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Web Site Design and Blogging Support

Long before I got into real estate I was a software developer. So it was pretty natural that within a short time after getting into real estate I'd start to really get interested in Internet marketing. I was the first Realtor in Sacramento to publish a blog (back before ActiveRain), and I've done fairly well with my various web sites in the local market.

From time to time I've taken on a contract or two in software, but other than that, I've been doing real estate full time since 2002. Of course, I say doing real estate full time, but much of that time has been devoted to Internet Marketing, and growing a business centered on having substantial Internet market share.

Lately I decided to begin writing about real estate Internet Marketing on my old software development web site, ParticleWave.com. One day by participating in ActiveRain I met a colleague here, Peter Thompson, who had an interest in getting some help with his outside blog, which we've since launced as Illinois Mortgage Rates and News, and he was kind enough to write up this really nice testimonial. Actually this was a double bonus, because Peter was one of those ideal clients who had some pretty specific ideas about the areas he wanted help in, and he has a good sense of what it will take to be successful as a blogger, understanding that it will be a long term effort involving great content and reputation-building.

So thanks again, Peter, for the testimonial, and if you need help with your Internet Marketing, please subscribe to ParticleWave for tips and articles and keep us in mind if you need additional help.

Posted by John Lockwood on 12/17/2007 07:49 PM

Comments (9)

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9 Comments on Web Site Design and Blogging Support

Hey I clicked over to the site, nice work. I was also a consultant to tech, data modeling and DB design, have only used it on my own though.

Take care!

RJH

12/17/2007 07:56 PM

by Empire Realty

Best Wishes in 2008 John! I've visited your site and you have some very helpful articles.

12/17/2007 08:23 PM

by Lola Audu~ Audu Real Estate~ Grand Rapids, MI Broker

John...you're way ahead of me dude. Thanks for providing the motivation.

12/17/2007 08:27 PM

by Larry Bettag - Cherry Creek Mortgage

Larry, actually that's Peter that's making me look good over on his blog, but thanks!

Robert and Lola, thanks for the visit. I'll try to get some more good articles going.

Cheers.

12/18/2007 02:21 PM

by Elite Properties

John.. You did a great job.. the site look terrific..Peter is an excellent blogger.. I like his stuff

12/22/2007 09:35 PM

by Manhattan Beach CA/ e-PRO..... Kaye Thomas... (Real Estate West)

Thanks, Kaye! Yes, Peter's doing some great work.

12/26/2007 04:18 PM

by Elite Properties

John, I have subscribed to your Particle Wave and moved it to the top of my Yahoo so I won't forget .

I am just in the process of starting an outside blog. I am attaching it to the backside of my website. My web host has been helping me with it and I will hopefully have it ready soon so your post is really good timing.

01/02/2008 10:04 PM

by Marchel Peterson Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro ABR (Results Realty)

Marchel, thanks for your note and the subscription. Let me know when the blog is up so I can peek. :)

01/03/2008 01:02 PM

by Elite Properties

I need a quick input since you are web savy. What is you take on reciprocal links.

01/25/2008 06:31 PM

by Gary Bland R (S) E-Pro, ABR (Century 21 All Islands)