Cultivating Crops in 2009
Over the last 16 years in the real estate business, I have really enjoyed meeting new people and keeping in contact with many of the friends I have made. Early on in my real estate career, I learned that “farming” was a term often used by successful agents, denoting an area, sphere of influence, or specific demographic that fits ones needs... [Read more of this review]
Social Networking Results From the Past Year
The recent NAR convention reminded me that it was about a year ago in Las Vegas, at the time of the previous convention, where I decided to get out and meet some of my peers in the “blogoverse.” At first, I was a “lurker” for quite some time. I quickly learned that, blogging and social networking was so much more than... [Read more of this review]
Care to comment on that? (Part one)
Just like real estate agents, no two blogs are alike. For instance, commercial real estate is very different than residential; Some agents are better with buyers, some with sellers. Some agents specialize in a niche or neighborhood, some feel they can be all things to all people. Blog styles, formats and specialties can be very different, as well, and... [Read more of this review]
Interview with Social Media.ist, Mortgage Expert, Speaker, Negotiator Mike Mueller
During my trip to the Blogworld Expo in Las Vegas last week I had the pleasure to meet up with a long time online friend and social network guru Mike Mueller. I shared with Mike about the Arizona Real Estate Blogging Network and he was more than happy to discuss social media networking with me. Mike was a great sport to allow me to interview him... [Read more of this review]
REBlogworld - So, you think you can blog?
So, you are a blogger? Or, maybe, like many of us, you would like to try to become a better blogger? Either way, there is an amazing opportunity (see excuse to go) coming soon to Las Vegas. It is called…? Blogworld and New Media Expo. For the real estate and mortgage industries, a “must attend” Friday conference will be REBlogworld... [Read more of this review]
Tweet Up, Meet Up, Geek Up..
Steve Belt and I are planning a meetup at Depot Cantina 8/5 ~5pm in Tempe. All Tweeps, Twealtors, Rainer’s, bloggers, geeks and heck, everyone is invited! At AZREBN, we didn’t get to meet this month. This is a perfect excuse opportunity to get together! There is always a lot to talk about. :-) Hope you can make it! Nick ** Update** You... [Read more of this review]
Blog Info Bonanza
The success of the Arizona Real Estate Blogging Network has been fun to watch. But just because we have taken this month off from our regularly scheduled meetings, doesn’t mean that you don’t have an opportunity to learn a TON about blogging in July. In fact, that is FAR from the truth. Next week, in San Francisco, there are two events that... [Read more of this review]
Active Rain “Outside Blog’s” - More choices 4 U
It’s official.. As of yesterday, the long rumored, Active Rain “outside blogs” have launched. For some, this might be great news, for others, it might just be another decision to have to make. The choice of platforms can be confusing; Wordpress, TypePad, Blogger, Active Rain and many others. Either way, if you are new to blogging,... [Read more of this review]
A few reasons to blog..
I began blogging about a year and a half ago. VERY slowly at first but it has picked up (slightly) as I learn more of the benefits for myself and for my clients. Yes, my clients. You see, I have never been a “writer.” (many will probably attest to that) BUT, for the past 15+ years, I have been a REALTOR. It is in my blood, it is what I... [Read more of this review]
Re-Cap of Unchained
Today was the first day of the “Unchained” social media marketing conference in Phoenix. I met / saw a couple of people from the Active Rain community and talked with some really nice people from several other states as well. One of the speakers was Mary McKnight from RSS Pieces. Mary often gives tips on PageRank, SEO, BackLinks and a ton... [Read more of this review]
The Twitter universe suddenly went wild on November 12, 2008 when an application called Twitterank was suddenly unleashed on an unsuspecting world. Within hours, the application spread virally and consumed so much of the server resources that it was rendered un-workable for a while. Within a short... [Read more...]
There is no mistaking the power of SEO (Search Engine Optimization). There are millions and millions of dollars spent every month on SEO efforts. Why so much? Well because SEO pays off. The process of approaching, implementing, maintaining and monitoring an SEO effort is often a difficult task. However,... [Read more...]
