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blogging: Blogging Q&A - 09/04/08 10:55 AM
Blogging can be a great way to promote your real estate business, but just having a blog isn't enough. I'm curious if other people feel like they're seeing the results they'd like from blogging. What else would you like to know about using blogging to benefit your business?
 
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blogging: Extra points? Cool! - 09/04/08 09:45 AM
So, it's true what some others have been saying/blogging about. I've gotten 225 points for my posts today. And a random 208 for others (way to get specific AR). Does anyone know what's going on here? I mean, don't get me wrong AT ALL, I'm all for as many points as … (24 comments)

blogging: 85,000 Points Seemed Impossible - 09/04/08 09:44 AM
Today is an Active Rain right of passage for me. I remember in the beginning, looking at the Active Rain Celebrities and thinking, first of all--I would never get there. Well, I am not a celebrity, still starting from 0, 85K is not bad.
Many others have started later than me … (8 comments)

blogging: Have You Consulted With Your Broker?|Your Blogging and Your Broker - 09/04/08 09:21 AM
I was reading this blog this morning (Check it out to understand my train of thought) . Then because of my recent concern regarding a localism post, I wondered...If a subject is considered "Tabu" at work--should it be considered "Tabu" if you are blogging in a work capacity? Should you discuss … (7 comments)

blogging: Too Much Time or not enough.....what does 100,000 points really mean? - 09/03/08 01:07 PM
It has happened.....and in just 6+ months.....I have reached 100,000 points.  I know that there is a true plus to this, and that is that I have made a choice to grow my business.
Active Rain has been a true resource for me and the stride I have made on the … (22 comments)

blogging: The Ultimate (& Practical) Guide To Optimizing Your RSS Feed (Part 1) - 09/02/08 10:02 AM
RSS is such an interesting technology.  It has truly spearheaded a complete mind shift in the way people design, look at, and interact with the internet.
When I first read an e-book in 2003 about this new RSS technology that was becoming more mainstream, I have to admit, it was a … (37 comments)

blogging: ActiveRain "Live Talk Show" on BlogTalkRadio - 09/02/08 03:14 AM
Yes, It's True.  ActiveBrad is Hosting a "Talk Show" on BlogTalkRadio.  Get Read, Get Seen, Be Heard!  Great content gets read, Viral Video gets seen, and Quality Radio gets heard. The media has done it this way for years.  Well, we're finally there!
ActiveRain now has our own little corner of … (91 comments)

blogging: Blogging Tips, Solve Don't Sell - 09/02/08 12:57 AM
Some real estate professionals blog for different reasons. Here on AR it is mostly professional to professional contact, but if you are not already you should definitely be targeting a good portion of your posts directly at the consumer. This short video talks about being solution driven rather than selling. My … (10 comments)

blogging: Mortgage Chili: Blogger SUED by TOXIC Corporate bully, ePerks.com - 09/01/08 05:30 PM
Lawyers being what they are, it was just a matter of time before something like this grew legs somewhere. [Not that lawyers have legs...]
 
The problem is that it simply becomes a freedom of speech issue.
 
Finally, this seems to be getting a groundswell of support.  High profile places like … (1 comments)

blogging: Blogging, Commenting, Link-Backs, Photos and SEO. A Beginner's Guide - 09/01/08 12:26 PM

Yesterday, I wrote a post that featured bloggers from around the country, who had written extraordinary blog posts for the Things to Do/Places to Visit Group, here on Active Rain. (Thanks for the gold star) Today I wanted to take the opportunity to point out something that most of you … (15 comments)

blogging: Blogging Naked in the Rain - 09/01/08 08:03 AM
Jason Couch wrote about it... Jason actually took off his blog's clothes and it's now naked in the "Rain."  My Own "Forced Perspective" - Making me think  (Members Only)  He took off his ActiveRain blog's  blog skin (the customization from the ActiveRain Blog Customizer.)  Jason's also removed some widgets from … (37 comments)

blogging: Awesome August -- Active Rain Success Stories - 09/01/08 02:08 AM
More and more people are experiencing success with their efforts on Active Rain.  Need proof?  Take a look at Awesome August:  Active Rain Success Stories of August 2008 as posted in the Active Rain Block Party group.
There's no better place than the Active Rain Block Party group to read about … (48 comments)

blogging: Would you like more comments & traffic to your blogs? - 09/01/08 01:54 AM

 Commenting to peoples blogs from Active Rain is something we do all day & night.
 One of the problems that I have been running into when clicking on members posts is a long break in time and sometimes thinking something may be wrong with my computer.
 I have high speed Internet … (8 comments)

blogging: Unintended Consequences of Retaggr Widget - 08/31/08 09:20 PM
Oops! My interactive maps did not seem to work any longer.  Why?
I removed the Retaggr widget and now my interactive maps are working again.
I had installed the Retaggr snippet of code at the bottom of my index page right before the closing body tag ():
<script language="javascript" src="http://script.retaggr.com/Script/GetScript.ashx?siteID=oOOpL4rMVEe6J11BqfEk9A"></script>
Since … (2 comments)

blogging: The Road Less Talked About - 08/31/08 08:53 PM
My last blog post Oprah, Jordan and Jobs and the Celebrity Blogger created a few comments.
Most of them agreeing that success in real estate or anything else can come in many different ways.
Plenty of realtors are making money and NOT just from blogging and the use of social media.
Nobody,however, … (2 comments)

blogging: Do you have input for a NAHREP seminar about blogging/social media? - 08/31/08 02:17 PM
Hola a Todos, I need your feedback. Can you help me out?
I am a moderator for a panel titled "Online Social Networking and Blogging for Business" It will be Monday morning September 29th at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, AZ. We have three dynamic speakers lined up:
Ricardo Bueno - … (8 comments)

blogging: Blah, Blah, Blah, BLOG! - 08/31/08 11:43 AM
Why do I blog thee? Let me count the reasons...
I Blog because:
I like to write! I have been a songwriter for many, many years. Writing is therapeutic for me, and I would like very much to write a book someday. (www.bethannlong.com) I am a lifelong resident of Spokane, WA … (8 comments)

blogging: How To Succeed At Blogging - Comments - 08/31/08 06:17 AM
Comment, comment, comment. What good is commenting when they are reading a post that someone else has written and 85 other people have already commented?
Well here goes - IF you take some time to think about the article and add a thoughtful, not too long, not too short commnent stuff … (21 comments)

blogging: Secrets to a Great Blog - 08/30/08 10:01 PM
I do a lot of online blog-reading, and some of my favorites have very similar properties; they are:
Authors who treat their blogs as a community resource, and write their blogs as such.  Writers who think their blog is an advertisement go, for the most part, unread. Humour! Those who take the time … (16 comments)

blogging: Reminder: Active Rain Blogging Workshop for Beginners-Sep 3-Greenville, SC Keller Williams Office - 08/30/08 09:39 PM
This is a reminder notice for anyone who would either like to attend or who would like to send a friend or colleague to attend our Active Rain Blogging Workshop for beginners. The workshop will be held this coming week, on September 3rd, from 10AM to 12Noon at the Keller Williams … (2 comments)

blogging: Ask Erin: Buyer Investigation, Inspections, and Request for Repairs - 08/30/08 08:44 PM
This is a long-winded blog...needless to say I have been dealing with literally 5 separate requests for repair during the last week, so for me this is a timely post. On 3 of them, I am representing the buyers, and on 2 I am representing the seller. Buyer Investigation, Inspections, and … (4 comments)

blogging: Why Threaded Comments Can Enchance Blogging On ActiveRain - 08/30/08 03:45 PM
Abundance of comments on a blog usually indicates that blog contains outstanding content and has vibrant community of readers. In many ways I am surprised how responsive ActiveRainers are when they find useful information or an intriguing post here on ActiveRain. Even a newbie like myself can receive 10+ comments. This … (22 comments)

blogging: Creating Buzz - 08/30/08 02:40 PM
This morning I had a bee-mail in my e-mail.  It was sent to me by my sixteen year old daughter, Kara.  When I clicked it open, it was just the cutest thing but it carried a serious message about Colony Collapse Disorder.  This wouldn't be a surprise to you if you … (8 comments)

blogging: Addicted to AR - Need therapy! - 08/30/08 02:40 PM
I had no idea what it would be like without AR! OMG! I got a virus in my computer a couple of days ago and it was one I couldn't get rid of on my own so I had to take the computer to the shop! I have been driving the … (12 comments)

blogging: Mortgage Chili: TIPS for a NEWBIE Blogger... - 08/30/08 10:54 AM
Okay, here it goes....
 
.....the Newbie be me[bie]. =0)
 
           Did you ever see BUGS LIFE?  "don't look at the lightttttt.  But it is soooo beautiffullllll"  I love that, and that was me.
I knew blogging was only going to grow in importance and I knew I needed to … (2 comments)

blogging: Asking too much of one website - 08/30/08 03:57 AM
Over two years ago I developed a website www.FranklyRealEstate.com which led to a blog www.FranklyRealEstate.Blogspot.com. Even then Ozzie, the guy at Graphical Data who helps me with all things web, cautioned me that the site was too broad.
I was trying to make it be all things to all people. Last … (20 comments)

blogging: 5 Easy steps to convert a "lead" to a satisfied client - 08/29/08 11:32 PM
"How to go from "I found you on the Internet" to "Let's get married" This article is not a prescription for getting the largest possible number of clients in the shortest time. It is about building long lasting relationships with clients.For starters, let's get rid of the salespeople favorite word "leads". … (55 comments)

blogging: A Beer, 2 Ibuprofen, And My Blogging Notebook! - 08/29/08 10:32 PM
And in that exact order please! About an hour ago, I had so many windows on my laptop open as I followed one AR post after another! I'd have to stop and regroup, and figure out where I was!
I have a notebook for my blogging. It's where I keep magazine … (8 comments)

blogging: What's the Next Big Big Thing for Real Estate? Where's Real Estate 3.0? - 08/29/08 02:10 PM
Blogging?  Been there.  Done that.  Have the t-shirt.
Social media?  Sure.  We tweet, plurk, link-in, poke, flick'r', etc.
Video?  Seen some good ones.  And some really really bad ones.
WHAT'S THE NEXT BIG BIG THING FOR REAL ESTATE?
Blogging has been around for quite some time.  Sure, it hasn't caught on … (69 comments)

blogging: Got Money? SEO and Activerain Experiment Results - 08/29/08 01:35 PM
Thank you all so much for your comments and your subscriptions.  My next post will be about the FHA changes, so please subscribe for that information coming soon to a PC near you. 
Hope you all have survived another end of month!  All of my loans are safely closed or at closing so … (4 comments)

blogging: How Active Rain got us on the First Page if you Search MSN for "FHA Destin FL" in 4 days! - 08/29/08 01:14 PM
I am new to blogging (I started last week, in fact!) but have a friend in the mortgage business in Tuscon who insists that blogging helps to get referrals.  I'm a little (okay, a LOT) older than him -- In fact, my first grandchild was born 4 weeks ago -- but … (5 comments)

blogging: Blog comments - 08/29/08 09:47 AM
It's frustrating after spending time writing a blog you think is worthwhile that no one comments.  I wonder if - is anyone reading them.  Was it too long?  Too short?  Boring?  So, today, I'm going to comment on as many blogs as I can.  I want you to know that if I … (15 comments)

blogging: How to Blog to increase Readership - 08/29/08 09:32 AM
Some pointers from Seth Godin and some trends i spot with well-read blogs
http://www.marketing-helper.com/?p=16 
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blogging: What Will The Weather Be? Another Useful Side Benefit Of Reading AR Blogs - 08/29/08 07:50 AM
Will it be a washout weekend?  
I have anxiously read the reports of my fellow East Coast Active Rain Friends some of whom have talked of two days of rain from the remains of some hurricane that decided to weave it's way into our lives.  I have also kept an … (16 comments)

blogging: Do We Need A Blog Disclaimer? - 08/29/08 01:43 AM

 
Why do we need a Blog Disclaimer?
This is a follow-up from my previous post "Appreciate your blogs before it's too late" describing the Rise and Fall of a fellow Blogger in the Mortgage Industry who get's blacklisted in having any digital footprints online.
This event has caused an … (79 comments)

blogging: Blogging or Bogging Down? - 08/28/08 04:46 PM
Is there a proper etiquette to Blogging on ActiveRain with regard to length of the Blog? I'm new to Blogging and could use a few pointers; perhaps some guidelines are available or any comments that might be helpful.
Also, is there a way to have your Blog show up as a … (6 comments)

blogging: My "Best of My Best" Posts - 08/28/08 01:41 PM
I wish I could pat myself on the back for thinking of this, but I can't.
I owe the thought to Bryant Tutas, friend and fellow blogger, and the best darn REALTOR in Poinciana, Florida. While I have often considered the many articles I have written...some good, some great, some not … (21 comments)

blogging: "Gone Fishin'" This Blog is Closed.........Or NOT!! - 08/28/08 01:12 PM

Hi folks. A few weeks ago I was listening to Real Estate Radio USA. Yes, I am an avid listener of the Barries. Anyway, Barry Cunningham, the big fluffy one, brought up an excellent point about blogging. His point was...."What do we write about, after we have covered everything there … (95 comments)

blogging: I whine, I cry, I laugh ...HA HA! - 08/28/08 01:07 PM
From others before Audrey June Forshey to our Feng Shui friend in Long Island Carole Provenzale who did these...now Kathy McGraw tagged me for laughing at her getting tagged for a MEME. Okay, my turn for this fill in the blank MEME. I've read many and I kind of like this style. Makes it … (34 comments)

blogging: Quit Blogging and Let ME In! - 08/28/08 11:26 AM
Hahahaha! I just read Pat Kennedy's post titled: The Uninvited Guest Blogger! (of course it inspired me to finally upload a video too)
Well, her poochie gets to sneak around and blog while she's gone. My English Cocker Spaniel can't get up to our pc's while we're gone.
And she "paws" our arms to get off … (23 comments)

blogging: I need help with something on my shoe... - 08/27/08 11:31 PM
I am cleaning up my blog... and it is really not fun.  I am making a few changes to the old posts, basically cleaning up the tags and adding "Read More" tags.  Boring... 
But, it is also forcing me to look at old posts. 
One of those posts was this... and … (7 comments)

blogging: MLA VS MLS: What’s the Difference? Or How Come my Real Estate Agent in Eau Claire WI is an English Nerd! - 08/27/08 06:19 PM
Oh no! It’s the grammar police!
Now I promise I won't be too hard on anyone. I was an English Literature major in college and you might think we are all members of the grammar police.In fact I really don’t follow most grammar rules and I probably make mistakes more than … (0 comments)

blogging: HEY WISCONSIN REALTORS-FREE RE TECHNOLOGY SEMINARS-SEPT 9 AT WRA CONVENTION! - 08/27/08 05:16 PM

VERL WORKMAN-ROCKIN' REALTORS AT THE WISCONSIN REALTORS ASSOCIATION CONVENTION,
SEPT. 9th 2008!



Anyone who has seen Verl knows he will Rock your Real Estate World!
He has got a blog that keeps it real for Realtors.
NEW THIS YEAR FROM VERL
GADGETS, WIDGETS AND OTHER … (9 comments)

blogging: Get Internet Enabled 101 for Beginners - 08/27/08 01:19 PM
Get Internet Enabled, the following is a list of websites that every agent should be familiar with. As a listing agent you should be aware that your listings will appear on most of these sites whether you like it or not. It is imperative that you know how information is updated … (6 comments)

blogging: Why I started The eHomes Realty Network - 08/27/08 11:09 AM
I was talking with a group last week and they had asked me why I had started The eHomes Realty Network.  It really wasn't a hard decision once I decided which direction I was going to go. 
I recently wrote on my blog at The eHomes Realty Network why I decided … (2 comments)

blogging: What are YOU Blogging about? - 08/27/08 09:43 AM
A blog is like an on-line journal. It gives people the opportunity to share their thoughts and/or events that are important to them. From a business perspective, a blog is a fantastic way to keep in constant contact with your clients, and prospective clients. 
Building a business blog can be quite painless … (7 comments)

blogging: Metro Brokers Sigrid Meier wants more members to know that we are on the right path - 08/27/08 12:33 AM
MetroBrokersTV: We are at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco at Brad Inman's Real Estate Connect 2008 and I am with Sigrid Meier and Sigrid is with Metro Brokers and welcome Sigrid.
Sigrid Meier: Thank you. Good to be here.
MetroBrokersTV: So, which company you are with? You … (0 comments)

blogging: How Could I be so Dumb......Blogging 101 Faux Pas - 08/27/08 12:29 AM
How could I be so dumb?  I really can't believe after a year and a half that I just now figured out, or found out, that I never subscribed to you... darn buttons again.  Anyway, after reading something I went to my sidebar where my Subscribed List is, and lo and … (27 comments)

blogging: Appreciate Your Blogs Before Its Too Late - 08/26/08 10:51 PM

 
This is a Re-Blog so to speak to provide additional awareness and promote blogger rights.
The Blog in reference is from Tina Merrit's Blog "A Sad Story of A Wonderful Blogger"
Naoma is actually a real good friend of mine who I met when I first started in the … (18 comments)

blogging: 'No Blogger Left Behind' Plaudits from a White Mountain REALTOR - 08/26/08 10:16 PM
The next eight-week series of No Blogger Left Behind Webinars starts August 29, 2008. … (0 comments)

blogging: Keeping it in the Family: Social Networking, Family Trees, and Selling Real Estate - 08/26/08 06:01 PM
One of the first things we're taught in real estate is to market to our sphere of influence.  Our friends, family, acquaintances form the backbone of our business when we first get started.
Don't you just remember your first day on the job when your broker asked you to take out … (25 comments)

blogging: Please post your job description: (Members want to know)! - 08/26/08 08:39 AM

photo taken by Robert Swetz   Mandalay - Burma, May 2008
 
 The Active Rain Network consists of many different professionals with so many job descriptions.
 This man in the photo above is a pan-handler playing music for money.
 At Active Rain we have Real Estate (RE) Sales Agents, RE Brokers, … (24 comments)

blogging: Brokers & Managers - Are You Rolling the Dice? - 08/25/08 11:25 PM
With more and more real estate professionals blogging and participating in social networks, is there a potential liability risk to brokers, owners and managers for something their associates post online?
Well, um, yes.  (I was tempted to say "d'uh," but chose to bite my tongue instead.)
It's surprising to me that … (1 comments)

blogging: A Sad Story of a Wonderful Blogger - 08/25/08 11:01 PM
When I first started on Activerain, I was in awe of a particular blogger in my area.  She posted engaging information regularly and I did everything I could to watch and learn from an "expert".  Her name is Naoma Doriguzzi and she has been the top points blogger for Virginia Beach … (150 comments)

blogging: Invitation to current or aspiring real estate professionals: Williamson County Tech Tune-Up - 08/25/08 08:23 PM
I thought this was pretty neat: Our local board of Realtors (Williamson County Association of Realtors) is having an educational convention centered on technology for all real estate professionals. This is especially important in this day when everything we do requires a battery or a plug. If you're a real estate … (2 comments)

blogging: Discussion at RealTown Moves from RealTalk to the Blogosphere - 08/25/08 03:11 PM
There is a very interesting thread at RealTalk about the overall value of blogging for a real estate professional. There are opposing views. Some people think that blogging is not a good idea for most real estate agents. Here's the scoop.
(1 comments)

blogging: Monday Morning...a simple gift....Friends - 08/25/08 02:22 PM
No matter what job we have, no matter how many social networks we belong to, it's all about relationships.  Who are your friends?  Who's on your Subscribed List...Do you even know most of these people?  Today think of what makes a Friend....either online or off.  Today let at least one of … (27 comments)

blogging: Where Do I Fit on ActiveRain? Certainly Not Occupying Your Place! - 08/25/08 12:08 AM
I am not sure I will ever write another blog post here again. With several blogs and a new business, I may be short on time to write another post on Active Rain.
Yes you can consider me an outsider, although I have a few friends on Active Rain. Not so … (10 comments)

blogging: Who's reposting your blog and how Google Alerts can help~ - 08/24/08 11:33 AM
What are Googel Alerts? Google Alerts are a tool provided by Google to allow users to find out when a particular subject matter has been "picked up" by Google.

Why do I need them? You can use Google Alerts to keep you privy to news in your area, your interests, your … (5 comments)

blogging: Like I didn't have enough to do... - 08/23/08 11:07 PM
So, I write on Active|Rain... generally 10 posts a week... I know, I want the points, but it also keeps me disciplined.  I write 7 posts a week for LaneBailey.com... again, one post a day is WAY easier for me to do that any other number because if I slack off … (12 comments)

blogging: GOOGLE ALERT! Have you put yourself on Alert? - 08/23/08 01:25 AM
GUESS WHO?  Terrylynn Fisher and Fernando Rosado, AR's very own.  We want to thank Google for the mention...seriously folks, have you checked in with Google lately, never  know what brilliant thing you wrote that has been noticed and mentioned.  Of course our articles are brilliant, right Fernando?  But it IS worth … (40 comments)

blogging: Hello active|rain! - 08/22/08 08:42 PM
I am the owner of John Bethell Title Company, Inc. in Bloomington, Indiana and this is my blog.
I follow a variety of blogs on the Internet. It never occurred to me that I could have my own blog until several weeks ago.  A friend of mine gave a talk about the phenomena … (2 comments)

blogging: Welcome Tammy and Rick! - 08/22/08 02:57 PM
I'm so excited I can't hardly stand myself today!
I recently invited two of my friends, who are also business colleages to jump into the Rain.  And they both accepted!  As I like to say, "How cool is THAT!"
Tammy Laakso is working towards being an appraiser.  She's completed about half … (4 comments)

blogging: Writing Blogging Spelling and Misspelling - 08/22/08 08:24 AM
IT'S FUN FRIDAY HERE IN THE RAIN!!!
I found this description of a home for sale in my little part of the world.  Now for the fun part...what is wrong with the description???  Do you see anything?  Is there anything wrong with it???

I don't know about you, but I'm finding … (1 comments)

blogging: 4 Tips for "newbies" you can't beat. - 08/22/08 08:22 AM
These are my tips for the really new Active Rain Newbies.  Since I have joined only a few months ago I've seen more than 7,000 new members come to AR.  I know that not all of you will find these tips helpful, but I think that for some they will be very … (7 comments)

blogging: Common Craft = Online Learning - 08/22/08 07:56 AM
Here is another great tool! (FREE)
Go to www.CommonCraft.com to watch clever, informative tutorials on RSS feeds, blogging, social networking and many other topics.  This is one of the most innovative sites I have seen.
As an individual, it is fun to watch and learn.
As a manager of an office, … (3 comments)

blogging: One year and 200 posts later - the most important lessons learned - 08/22/08 06:19 AM
200 posts is not a big number for some on Active Rain, but I was almost startled by this number, which coincided almost with my 1st year AR  anniversary. In the true Russian tradition of self-examination this post is a reflection on the lessons learned.
1. Internet is peoples business after … (25 comments)

blogging: When do you find time to blog and twitter and eat? - 08/21/08 11:14 PM
I love to write and I love real estate so it doesn't get much better than Active Rain for me! I guess I should mention that this is Heather writing this post. Actually it's pretty much all me doing the writing, but Pete gives content suggestion which you can normally tell is … (0 comments)

blogging: Face to Face: Try taking it up a notch! - 08/21/08 10:21 PM

 
I don't know about you, but I am getting pretty tired of reading the typical neighborhood posts...some demographics, a slide show and a few links. 
When I first started blogging I didn't know how to upload photos.  Then, when I learned to upload photos I started buying stock photos … (89 comments)

blogging: Networking Is A Mandatory Skill Set And No Longer An Optional Intangible - 08/21/08 05:54 PM
Back in the "olden days" networking was once an intangible option for business people to participate in, on their whim, as an auxillary method of marketing their businesses, services, products, or employer. It was a method that often included a cocktail, a bit of flirting, and old fashion soap opera like … (18 comments)

blogging: Signatures Gone Wild Contest!!! - 08/21/08 02:26 PM
Ok, people, now it's time to really get creative. Are you ready? I said..ARE YOU READY????
I want to see your cool signatures. Bring it!!! Let's have a contest to see who has the best signature out there. Please post your comments with your hot, sassy, professional, tacky, groovie or just plane … (12 comments)

blogging: Want to be Real Estate Agent 2.0? - 08/21/08 12:26 PM
Diamond Dwellings Realty will be hosting a series of seminars and round tables on utilizing various Web 2.0 technologies for real estate agents and brokers.  Free. 
Social Networking - How to efficiently cover a lot of ground, and which social Networks are best for agents and brokers.  We'll talk about Twitter, … (20 comments)

blogging: Google Already Loves my New Blog! - 08/21/08 12:26 PM
Less than a month ago, on July 31st, I started publishing my newest blog, Annapolis Homes and Happenings.  The purpose of this blog is to bring relevant information to those living in or interested in Annapolis, Maryland (and surrounding towns).
I scour the news for interesting things to post about, prepare … (8 comments)

blogging: Blogging...It Brings out the Creatures from Beyond..... - 08/21/08 12:18 PM
Well, after all it does amuse me...
What am I talking about?
Do you ever blog about subjects, and get those Dirty Comments, Inappropriate Comments, or Comments trying to offer you some sort of scam, link to follow, or simply someone advertising their own info?
I always laugh because In every … (2 comments)

blogging: Blogging in the Stream of Consciousness ...Watch out for the Rapids! - 08/21/08 07:09 AM
It's a favorite method of writing for many journalists and bloggers  Stream of consciousness allows thought to be put to pen exactly in the order they occur, akin to thinking out loud.
It permits ease of writing, as one need only type the percolating notions that one conjures in the order … (26 comments)

blogging: Get more business by becoming a local "Resident Blogger" - 08/20/08 11:13 PM
Blogging can be a lonely world sometimes. I am sure that many of you, like me, have created a blog and dutifully posted to it on a regular basis for months on end only to find that a handful of people, if that many, have ever visited your blog and read your wonderful words.
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blogging: Why Are you up Late Night Blogging and Surfing Active Rain? - 08/20/08 09:55 PM

Why Are you up Late Night Blogging and Surfing Active Rain?
 
This post inspired me to blog after I received an invitation from Robert Swetz to join "LATE NIGHT AT ACTIVE RAIN".
 
If you know me and most of you really don't know me personally, usually when I … (16 comments)

blogging: "Open House" Idea.. - 08/20/08 08:29 PM
Has anyone tried holding an Open House from the comfort of your own home?
Here's an idea for you:
Let your prospects and clients know that you will be available online in the evening to answer their questions and provide them information. You could schedule an online "Open House"- you are … (1 comments)

blogging: Change Is Good..... - 08/20/08 07:19 PM


To All My Readers…You haven’t heard much from me in a while because there are some exciting changes taking place on this site and another site that has yet to go live. All of this takes time and the work involved has the capacity to almost mushroom out of … (10 comments)

blogging: Can You Teach me to Blog? - 08/19/08 11:42 PM
The answer is NO.
Allow me to explain.
I have learned a ton about blogging, and from blogging, since getting my feet wet almost 2 years ago. And I have had the pleasure of teaching a number of classes about blogging for some of the local REALTOR associations here in … (94 comments)

blogging: Favorite aspect of being a Realtor?? - 08/19/08 09:37 PM
I generally do not include information about my specific clients on this blog, however in this case I will make an exception. If ya'll recall, a few months back I was interviewed by the AP for an article about the current state of the real estate market (specifically regarding foreclosures and … (1 comments)

blogging: It's The PEOPLE That Matter - Where's Sarah Cooper? - 08/19/08 08:58 PM
Wow...I just noticed that many members I 'grew up' with on ActiveRain are barely posting here anymore. Well, I remember them. Sarah Cooper must be busy but I remember this post Maybe It's Not So Ordinary After All ... where we spoke on the phone and she went outside .... I heard … (38 comments)

blogging: Sweet Whisperings in My Ear - 08/19/08 08:25 PM

The phone carried the message that every blogger likes to hear....."I read your blog and we'd like to meet you in person."  We made an appointment to meet on Saturday morning in Belmont Bay.  We talked and looked at properties.  The next morning they called again and said "we really liked your … (14 comments)

blogging: Web hosting and blogging - 08/19/08 07:15 PM
Although, I'm only 27 I consider myself technology challenged.  (My husband likes to say that I can barely start the car with out help.)  I don't understand why people always assume because I'm 27 that somehow I just know about this technology stuff.
Don't get me wrong, I've come a long way … (4 comments)

blogging: MIA: Life Keeps On Keeping On! - 08/19/08 04:21 PM
I almost forgot what the blogging world was like.  For the past month, I have been dealing with issues that come second to nothing...My Family!  The funny thing is that business kept on keeping on too!  Most people believe that if you arent working your business 24/7 then it wont be … (11 comments)

blogging: HEARD ANY GREAT GOSSIP LATELY? - 08/19/08 11:16 AM

 There is a new group in Active Rain and it is a gossip group believe it or not. Who in their right mind would have ever come out with a group like this has to be out of their mind.
 I thought AR was a Real Estate Network, well it … (8 comments)

blogging: The Best Of Both Worlds - REBlogworld & BlogWorld Expo - 08/18/08 07:10 PM
The next innovation in blogging technology will probably not come from within the Real Estate blogging community.
I'm not saying this because I don't have faith in the creative minds that occupy this real estate space. I do. But innovation is more likely to come from those who are focused on … (21 comments)

blogging: Blogging Techniques - 08/18/08 07:09 PM
Blogging can be a very useful tool if done right. On the other hand it can be detrimental if not done correctly. There are some key principles to abide by when blogging to make sure people will want to read your blogs. Here are six simple steps to keep you on … (5 comments)

blogging: Photos and Thoughts Post NAHREP Regional Convention in Anaheim - 08/18/08 12:37 PM
Hola, Como estan?
A big shout out to all the NAHREP community that was able to make it to the regional conference in Anaheim. It was a blast! The vibe was great. As always I made some new friends, learned a ton and got a great lift of energy from the … (2 comments)

blogging: Facebook - Use with Caution! - 08/18/08 12:27 PM
I recently joined Facebook in order to monitor the activities of my teenage daughter, to keep an eye on her page and make sure I knew who she was "friends" with.   I initially filled out just the barest minimum information on my profile. But I have to confess, I have beefed … (6 comments)

blogging: How Google Alerts Increased My SOI - 08/18/08 11:47 AM
This morning I read a blog by Desiree Daniels on Google Alerts and how they were useful in staying ahead of the competition.  I had already set up a Google Alert for my name based on another post and plan to follow up with some key word searches.   Then, … (33 comments)

blogging: Attention MacUsers: Bannerzest - another great tool for Real Estate Marketing! - 08/18/08 10:15 AM
Greetings my fellow Mac Users!! Just a quick post to spread the word about Bannerzest, a tool designed to "Enliven your website or blogs in seconds ...It's the fastest and easiest way to add punch and movement to your still images online, and get the professional-looking slideshows." A picture is worth … (4 comments)

blogging: Blogroll Exchange / Referral Network - 08/18/08 07:51 AM
Would anyone be interested in doing a blogroll link exchange?
Peggy Linton
http://www.TalkToPeggy.com
http://www.realtorlinkback.com
 
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blogging: Your Blog Might Rank High on Active Rain... - 08/17/08 10:39 PM
...but does it smell like Crappie?
Lately I have been getting back into blogging and have noticed a lot of crappie blogs have taken over some high positions in states. Once again, the quest for points and the desire to be #1 has put a lot of terrible blogs at the … (56 comments)

blogging: New Group - News Junkies - the Great Debate! - 08/17/08 08:18 PM
Are you chronically addicted to the all news stations such as FOXNews, CNN, MSNBC, etc?  Do you watch Hannity and that other guy, won't miss O'Riely, or prefer Katie over Greta?  Do your friends and family think that your car radio only has one station: Talk Radio?
Are you the type of person … (10 comments)

blogging: Have You Looked at Your Website Lately?? - 08/17/08 08:18 PM
Over the course of 2008, I have been in the process of launching a new website.  Getting A Home in Charlottesville up and going has been a year long endeavor, primarily because, for a bunch of reasons not worth going into, I chose to design and build the site myself.   This … (16 comments)

blogging: Encinitas Community and Senior Center - 08/17/08 07:08 PM
The Encinitas Community and Senior Center is located at 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive and provides a wide of services and activities for children, adults and seniors of all ages.
Read more about the Center here.
ENCINITAS COMMUNITY CENTER
The community center is a facility of 39,000 SF with a banquet hall, … (2 comments)

blogging: Who Covers Real Estate Better - The National Media or Bloggers? - 08/17/08 06:05 PM
 Was wondering - who does a better job of reporting on the state of real estate -the National Media, made up journalists who are under financial pressure to produce stories that will drive readership and advertising revenue or the unpaid blogging community?
What is the future of paid content?
 

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blogging: Wordpress "WordCamp 2008" San Francisco: Stay Tuned This Week For The News - 08/17/08 04:13 PM

Courtesy of super blogger Andrew Mager
I spent Saturday all day inside in a beautiful facility, the University of California San Francisco, part of the  stem cell research center at the 2008 Wordpress.com "WordCamp" for bloggers and web designers. The mountain of information will be slowly rolled out in a … (12 comments)

blogging: Blogging: A Tool, A Friend, and A Black Hole - 08/17/08 06:51 AM
Blogging: A Tool, A Friend, and A Black Hole Blogging:  A Tool, A Friend, and A Black Hole?

Upon my arrival here in the Rain, I thought I had run across another MySpace or Facebook type of site.  I acted accordingly, then quickly realized I was wrong...then I left. … (18 comments)

 
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