How can I ask a project question without using any Connects?

When placing a bid or prebid, the providers and buyers can ask questions using the Private Message Boards (PMB), but the providers must use Connects when placing a bid or prebid.   If you want to ask the buyer a question about their project prior to submitting a bid, you can post a Public Message.  Each project has Public Messages where providers can ask details about the project without using any Connects.  All messages are viewable by all users, and the buyers are sent a notification once a day alerting them that their project's Public Messages has been updated. 

To view or add a comment to a project's Public Messages, click the 'View Public Messages' link on the top right hand corner of the Project Description page.