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So we've gotten several questions about what were up to, to help promote the ActiveRain Real Estate Network at the big NAR conference in New Orleans.  We'll here it is, or at least one of the things :) 

We've designed personalized "referral cards" for our members.  It's essentially a stylish business card that on one side has a little advertisement for ActiveRain (with your referral URL) and on the other it has your name, picture, and link to your profile (which has your contact information).  Here's what they look like...

So if you are planning to go to NAR (or not for that matter) you can order these referral cards from us.  The catch is that we can't afford the printing costs for all the people that might potentially want these cards, and we don't want people to just waste them.  So we're asking that members who want these cards pay for the printing and we'll pick up the design and distribution costs.  It's a small price to pay to help promote something that's been we've been provided for free.

Here's the printing costs by quantity:

100 Cards: $15

250 Cards: $30

500 Cards: $50

If you want some of these cards, use the contact form on this site or email lydia(at)activerain.com with the number of cards you want and where they should be shipped (or we can bring them to NAR).  We'll provide payment information via paypal or check and may ask for a larger version of your picture, if the one you have on this site isn't suitable.

Update: By the way my wife designed these cards, she's hitting me now for not mentioning her :)  Thanks Lydia

-Matt Heaton (ActiveRain CEO)

 

37 Comments on Personalized ActiveRain referral cards

Matt,

Can I order some, even if I don't plan on attending the NAR? It would be great to have some to hand out during the course of my day. Thanks!

10/18/2006 06:36 PM by Rich Jacobson ~ ActiveRain Community Builder (ActiveRain Corporation)


Forget my last. I guess it pays to read more closely. Just ordered my cards. Thanks!

10/18/2006 06:39 PM by Rich Jacobson ~ ActiveRain Community Builder (ActiveRain Corporation)


Rich: Yes, you can order some even if your not going to be at the NAR conference. 

10/18/2006 06:41 PM by ActiveRain Corp.


Great idea. I'll take 100. Thanks for picking up the other costs.

10/18/2006 07:25 PM by Karen Villa Schweinfurth, ABR, CRS, SRES, CyberStar (RE/MAX Northwest Realtors, Inc.)


Yes, I definetly want to meet up at NAR.  I've never been down to New Orleans so I don't know much about where/when to meet.  Anyone have suggestions or want to help organize?

10/18/2006 07:27 PM by Matt Heaton (ActiveRain Corp.)


I will help along with Amber who lives not that far away. let me know what you want. An informal place to meet and have a beer. I have a client who works for Dickie Brennens for something more formal. But informal is more the active rain style. Let me know as I work that area 4-5 times per week.Maybe we can get a t-shirt with the cards. i will call you in a minute.

10/18/2006 07:52 PM by Eric Bouler (Prudential Gardner)


Check out my website www.neworleanscondos.net and click the warehouse district which is where the convertion center is located. Riverwalk is almost right out the door on the Mississippi River. There are plenty of hotels and informal bars close by.

10/18/2006 08:03 PM by Eric Bouler (Prudential Gardner)


Thanks Eric, I appreciate the help, yes something definetly informal would be best.  Gonna take a look at the conference schedule and try to figure out timing.

10/18/2006 08:07 PM by ActiveRain Corp.


"Matt'

You know we are going to order a whole mess of those right. I can decorate my Christmas tree with mine! --Joke--

How about AR tee shirts. Next please?

I forgot to tip my cowgirl hat to Lydia. Good Shot. I hope he said ouch!

TLW "The Lovely Wife"...Kum La Ka Lakka...ROAR! 

10/18/2006 08:07 PM by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)


Great idea!  I'll put in my order.  I'll be at NAR but also would like to have them when I do some of my panels etc.!  They are quite nice looking!

10/18/2006 08:20 PM by Linda Davis (RE/MAX Realty Group)


I have just ordered 250 cards even though I will not be at NAR. What a great way to promote ourselves and Active Rain.

Thanks,

www.HomeRome.com

10/18/2006 08:34 PM by Margaret Rome- Baltimore, Md.-HomeRome.com (TREC-Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome)


Did you mean to mis-spell "referal"  proper spelling is referral?   A long, long time ago back in the days when the dinosaurs roamed the earth, I was an English major.  


I won't be at NAR but will order some; my broker is going, maybe I will ask her to pickem up for me (ha ha)


10/18/2006 08:47 PM by joanne Douglas (Terrie O'Connor Realtors)


Hey Matt,

This is a great idea! I won't be at the NAR but I will order cards in the near future L(

Thanks,

Scott

10/18/2006 08:48 PM by Oak Valley Mortgage-California Home Loans and Refinancing


Those are good looking :) Nice work.

10/18/2006 10:00 PM by Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC


I really like the look of the cards.  Tell Lydia she did a great job.

 

Shawn Martin

10/18/2006 10:37 PM by Shawn Martin (Crosby Inspections)


Kristal: If you contact support either via support@activerain.com or the contact form with how many cards you want and a shipping address we will confirm the order and send you payment information.

10/18/2006 11:05 PM by Matt Heaton (ActiveRain Corp.)


That's a nifty idea and they look great.  I'll sent a request via the contact form.

10/18/2006 11:09 PM by Ben Kakimoto - Seattle Condo Specialist (John L. Scott - Seattle | Belltown)


I could have used some of those for the C.A.R. chow in Long Beach today :-(

Pete Willner
Who Will? Pete Will!
Broker Direct Real Estate
www.petewill.com

10/18/2006 11:54 PM by Pete Willner (Broker Direct Real Estate)


I'm going to order through email....great idea! Maybe I am mentally challenged (ok so I am what of it!), but I can't find a contact form.  Ordering now anyway. 

10/19/2006 12:26 AM by Carole Cohen Realtor®, ePRO (Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office)


I noticed the "referral" mistype as well.  This will be changed, or no?

I think this is a great idea, by the way.  What a way to promote the ActiveRain!

10/19/2006 08:24 AM by The MyHomeHouston Team (Keller Williams Realty)


Yes the "referral" typo will get changed.

10/19/2006 12:09 PM by Matt Heaton (ActiveRain Corp.)


Very professional looking... good job, Lydia - and smart thinking!

Will there be enough room on the cards for members with longer usernames?  For example, the Wagners have one that's 21 characters long.  Also, I was thinking how funny it'll look on some cards based on some of the usernames I've seen here on AR!!!  Remember Maureen Francis' mention of "Most memorable account name:  NudiOnTheBeach"?

10/19/2006 01:16 PM by South Florida Real Estate • Leanne Paynter (HomesCo.com)


These could be the baseball cards of the 21st century (I'll trade you a Matt, a Caleb, and 50 points for a Broker Bryant!)  Great idea to spread the word and get us away from our PCs and out talking to people.

10/19/2006 02:30 PM by John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson NV Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)


Great price too..I like the look of the cards as well.

10/19/2006 03:43 PM by Kerri Brencsons (Lift Interiors LLC)


Perhaps they could also be incorporated into an electronic version as well? Maybe a nice flash presentation sent by email? Just a thought. -Charles

10/19/2006 05:17 PM by Jacqulyn Richey - Las Vegas Real Estate (Prudential)


Just one thought, if someone goes to the non-referral URL you will not get credit for that sign up. Everyone will need to make sure to let people know that they need to use the correct URL when they go to sign up.

10/19/2006 06:02 PM by Ken Smith (Suburban House Hunters)


It would be neat if we had a Join me here at Active Rain on our bio page in case they find us and not the referral link....   Just an idea...

Great idea !!!  I love these!  

 

10/19/2006 06:16 PM by Western New York Home Sales | Colleen Kulikowski (Hunt Real Estate ERA)


I would love 250cards. let me know how musch shipping will be.

Thanks

10/19/2006 09:55 PM by Rob Wills (Gilpin Realty Inc.)


Everyone: For everyone who has requested the cards payment information will be emailed today, and the first batch of cards will be sent off to printing. 

Tony: Yes, you and anyone else can get a copy of the template if you want to print locally.  Email lydia(at)activerain.com for it.

10/20/2006 10:43 AM by Matt Heaton (ActiveRain Corp.)


I did not receive payment info. 

Just tried to email Lydia but got an error message. Please send me a bill for the cards. I will be happy to just send you a check if you let me know how much and where to send.

Thanks,

 

www.HomeRome.com

BaltimoreMd

10/26/2006 08:17 PM by Margaret Rome- Baltimore, Md.-HomeRome.com (TREC-Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome)


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