Plagiarism and Copyright Infringements - Do’s & Don’ts

Join Az Real Estate Blogging Network and SAAR for our next meeting on March 10th, 2009 with special guest, Jonathan Bailey.   An expert on plagiarism and copyright infringements.   Come learn all about plagiarism and how it works.   Jonathan Bailey is from New Orleans, LA with a BA in Journalism and Mass Comm, 2002, University of South Carolina. Jonathan will share his story and enlighten us of the pitfalls of plagiarism and the Do’s and Don’t’s.

Jonathan’s personal experience of plagiarism of his poetry and literature was being stolen for over six years. His journey and experience forced him to become knowledgeable to learn to fight back and not allow his work to be stolen any longer.

As a result of fighting back and gaining the knowledge to do so has given him the ability to help others fight again plagiarism.

Jonathan will help us understand the signs and warn us of the pitfalls of plagiarism today. The risks of plagiarism and how to go about putting a stop to keep from having anyone plagiarize your content.

Through Jonathan’s own experience he has been able to share advice and guide others through his personal site at Plagiarism Today.

Come join us for our March Meetup to learn about content theft, copyright infringement and plagiarism.

Date: March 10, 2009

Time: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m

Where:  Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®

4221 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 945-2651

We will be live streaming Jonathan in through Skype to ask questions and get the answers we all need to know and be prepared to take charge.

This is a very popular topic and hope you can find the time to meet up for the two hours set aside to tackle a very difficult but important subject. You won’t want to miss this event!

Be sure to RSVP and save your spot!

Be sure to follow Jonathan Bailey on Twitter @plagiarismtoday

SEVRAR / BlueRoof360.com Tech Conference Schedule

Many of you have asked and so here is the line up for the day.  This is a pretty solid schedule at this point but please forgive us if we have to adjust things at the last minute!

8:15 - Registration Opens - Register online at www.SEVRAR.com - Non-Members and to order lunch please use this form.

8:45 - 9:15 - Palo Verde 1- Dean Naughton - Kickoff Speaker

9:30 - 10:15 - Theater - Jeff Raskin - Virtual Office
Palo Verde 1 - Mike Garland - Technology Threats to your Business
Palo Verde 2 - Greg Drezza - Free Virtual Tours

10:30 - 11:15 - Theater - Chip Lambert - LinkedIn Essentials
Palo Verde 1- Joeann Fossland - Blogging
Palo Verde 2 - Greg Tracy - Website Strategies

12:00 - 1:00 - Palo Verde 1 & 2- Jack Peckham - Keynote Address

1:15 - 3:00 - Theater- Jack Peckam - Real Estate Technology

If you are coming for the Keynote Address - please use this form to order lunch with your registration

1:15 - 2:00 - Palo Verde 1- Chirs McKeever - Social Media
Palo Verde 2 - Jay Thompson - Blogging

2:15 - 3:00 - Palo Verde 1 - Bill Austin - Social Media
Palo Verde 2 - Kathy Lunak - AAR Transaction Management

3:30 - 4:30 - Palo Verde 1 - Panel Discussion - Paul Pastore - Moderator
Jack Peckham, Chris McKeever, Jay Thompson, Joeann Fossland, Kathy Lunak, Craig Tracy, Bill Austin, Sarah Bonert (Zillow.com)

ALSO THROUGHOUT THE DAY WE’LL HAVE THE FOLLOWING ONE ON ONE DISCUSSIONS GOING ON IN PALO VERDE 3

9:30 - 10:15 - Serach Engine Optimization - Matt Jackson
Twitter & Other Social Media - Nick Bastian and Calie Waterhouse
General Computer & Software Questions - My Computer Works

10:30 - 11:15 - Tablet Computers- Jeff Raskin
Blogging - Jay Thompson
Twitter & Other Social Media - Nick Bastian and Calie Waterhouse
General Computer & Software Questions - My Computer Works

1:15 - 2:00 - Technology Tools- Joeann Fossland
AAR Transaction Management- Kathy Lunak
Blogging- Shailesh Ghimire
General Computer & Software Questions - My Computer Works

2:15 - 3:00 - Social Media - Chris McKeever
Blogging - Shailesh Ghimire
General Computer & Software Questions - My Computer Works

ARMLS WILL BE DOING ADVANCED FLEX MLS TRAINING THROUGHOUT THE DAY!

ARMLS Training in the Cholla Rooms

9 - 10 - Custom Views and Q&A

11 - 12 - Business Cards, Flyers and Q&A

1 - 2 - Personal Preferences and Q&A

2:30 - 3:30 - Wireless FlexMLS and Q&A

AS IF THAT WASN’T ENOUGH - WE’VE GOT A TEAM OF TECHNICIANS THAT WILL BE READY TO DO A “LAPTOP CHECKUP” FOR FREE!

There will be lots of Tech Vendors there as well to get you up to speed on the latest stuff!

Don’t miss this event! SEVRAR Members Sign Up Online at www.SEVRAR.com

Non-Members please sign up with this form

Bloggers - Please feel free to cut and paste to RE-Blog this post. THANKS!

SEVRAR / BlueRoof360.com Technology Conference - January 27, 2009!

Hi everyone…

I wanted to let you know about the SEVRAR / BlueRoof360.com Technology Conference on the 27th of January 2009!

We’re holding it at the Mesa Convention Center in Building B and we have some FANTASTIC people lined up to speak!

Jack Peckham - Founder and CEO of the Real Estate Cyberspace Society (www.RECyber.com)
Greg Tracy - REALTOR and Founder of www.BlueRoof360.com
Joeann Fossland- GRI Technology Instructor and Business and Life Coach - www.Joeann.com
Chip Lambert- LinkedIn Master Instructor from www.IntegratedAlliance.com
Bill Austin- Social Media Guru & the 3rd most linked person in Phoenix on LinkedIn www.azhttp.com
Jay Thompson- Blogger Extraordinary - www.PhoenixRealEstateGuy.com
Chris McKeever- NAR Center for REALTOR Technology - http://www.realtor.org/technology
Jeff Raskin - Microsoft Expert - http://technologyforrealestate.net/
Kathy Lunak- AAR Transaction Management - http://www.aaronline.com/TM/

In addition, ARMLS will be doing training all day long on the following topics

Custom Views and Q & A
Business Cards, Flyers and Q & A
Personal Preferences and Q & A
Wireless flexmls and Q & A

If that was not enough you will get the opportunity for one on one time with experts in:

Blogging
Twitter
LinkedIn & Other Social Media
Search Engine Optimization
Tablet Computers
Technology Tools
Transaction Management

Also be sure to stop by and see our very own Arizona rep Candace Robinson at the Diverse Solutions booth.  Diverse Solutions will be offering some training in conjunction with ARMLS.  For those seeking an outstanding SEARCH MLS page to diversify your online presence and make a better search experience for your consumers be sure to stop by and see the great offer that DS has for you!

SEVRAR Members and Non-Members planning on attending the Keynote Address should Sign up with this form so you can order lunch (the address is over the lunch hour 12:00-1:00).

As always, SEVRAR Members who don’t feel they need lunch can sign up at www.SEVRAR.com

Our Keynote Address by Jack Peckham is over the Lunch Break so please DON’T FORGET TO ORDER A LUNCH when registering!

Thanks to our sponsors for keeping this event FREE to EVERYONE!

www.BlueRoof360.com
www.SendOutCards.Com
www.REALTOR.org
www.ORHP.com
www.magnustitle.com
www.DiverseSolutions.com
www.Zillow.com
www.HWA.com
www.VisitMyLuxuryHome.com
www.mycomputerworks.com
www.ARMLS.com
www.Superlative.com
www.DynamicPageSolutions.com
American Title Agency

Bloggers - you have my permission and are encouraged to CUT AND PASTE this article into your own blog!

LinkedIn LIVE! Training and Networking Event

Hey everyone…

I’ve been very fortunate to be involved with a company called Integrated Alliances, the leader in online social network training for LinkedIn® and soon other networks for serious professionals.

I’m sponsoring two FREE events on 7 January 2009:

At 3:00pm is an hour long discussion on LinkedIn® with tips and tricks from the Founder of Integrated Alliances and Social Media Guru, Mike O’Neil.  This will be at the Fidelity National Title office in Tempe on the corner of Rio Salado Pkwy and Mill Ave.

For full details on this event and to pre-register visit:  http://Essentials.BleedingEdgeTech.com

At 5:00pm the second event is a LinkedIn® Live! networking event being held across the street at Monti’s Steakhouse - La Casa Vieja.  LinkedIn® Live! events are opportunities to meet people and network.  And we all know that the business of Real Estate is about being in front of people!

For full details on event and to pre-register visit:  http://Live.BleedingEdgeTech.com

Come for one or both…if you aren’t sure if you can come, put it in your calendar and come if you can!

See you there!
Rob the Tech Guy

Bring Your Buyers To You Workshop! January 15, 2009

Come join Emily Leach, an SEO expert offering a one day workshop created for the Real Estate Professional.  Even if you are just beginning your career as a Realtor, Real Estate Investor, Property Manager, or Mortgage broker - this workshop is for you!!

In this workshop you will learn: Internet marketing Secrets, Tips, and Techniques to Increase Your Real Estate Website Traffic
• How to develop a web site that attracts sellers and buyers
• How to apply Search Engine Marketing strategies to drive visitors to your website
• How to leverage your areas of specialization so that you are given preference with Search Engine results
• How to create a “Google Friendly” website
• Lower your costs of Pay Per Click Advertising and increase your traffic
• Use result tracking techniques to direct visitors to call you!

The bottom line:  You will leave the seminar with enough ideas, techniques, and strategies to catapult your business to the next level.  The workshop is presented in easy to use, easy to understand terms.
Click here to get the complete outline of the sessions that will be covered for the entire workshop!

AZREBN December 18th - SAAR - Donation Drive

Please join Az Real Estate Blogging Network and SAAR (Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS(R) and welcome Emily Leach, a SEO expert that is passionate about the success of her audience and has made public speaking a lifestyle; so far in 2008 she has presented at NAWBO New Mexico, UNM Digital Arts Conference, National Video Gaming Conference, Chamber of Commerce and local venues to increase awareness. Outside of Public Speaking she stays on top of SEO skills by teaching SEO certification workshops and Internet Marketing skill workshops throughout New Mexico and Arizona.
With 12 years of experience in the field of Search Engine Optimization, Website Development, Internet Marketing and Information Systems you can rest assured she will deliver new techniques that will entice all real estate professionals that are looking to strengthen their online presences.

Here is the outline for the AZREBN MeetUp:

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Can the Internet Transform Your Real Estate Business?

• Understanding WHY people use the Internet:
• Understanding HOW people use the Internet
  • Both of these concepts apply to every business using the Internet, it isn’t enough to create a website. Whether you have a site or are looking to create one, you NEED to get these two concepts down.
• What is Search Engine Optimization and Internet Marketing?
  • Is there a difference? Or is this a scam to get people to spend money?
  • Find out the answers AND how to put it to use for your business.
• Building a strategy to take you through the next 12 months
  • Find out what almost every company fails to implement when they start using the Internet for marketing
  • How to stay focused in your strategy
  • Should you niche your business?
• Overview of 10 different tactics you can implement in your business
• Open Question and Answers

This is an open and interactive workshop, bring your questions and your creativity!

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With the holiday season upon us we thought that AZREBN would like to join in giving to those less fortunate and help homeless children and families with some daily necessities of life. May you please join us in helping with your donation at the door!

Please help us with your donation at the door for Save The Family with donations of adult toiletries or infant diapers, lotions, toothpaste, etc. Please see other toiletries that are Items needed below:

Toiletries * Adult & Children’s pain reliever Cough drops Deodorant Feminine products Lotion Mouthwash Razors Shampoo & Conditioner Shaving cream Soap Toothbrushes & Paste Thermometers

Baby Items * Baby Pain Reliever Baby Powder Baby Oil Baby Shampoo & Soap Baby Wipes Crib sheets & Blanket Diapers-all sizes Diaper Rash Ointment Instant Formula

Please be sure to reserve your spot and RSVP!!

December 18th, 2008 at 9:45am - 12:00 pm , Thursday!   Click Here for office flyer!

Location:

Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
4221 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 945-2651

Find us on your favorite social network groups!
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Tech Classes in December

Courses offered by Bleeding Edge Technology Training, 2456 E. Menlo St. Mesa AZ 85213

Az Real Estate Blogging Network Meetup - December 18th - SEO Expert

Come join us for our monthly meet up for all real estate professionals eager to learn and share about blogging for business! AZ Real Estate Blogging Network is excited about December’s meetup and our featured speaker!

We have invited a SEO Expert, Emily Leach to share blogging tips to help optimize our blogs for our real estate blogs!

Stay tuned for further details and be sure to sign up on our AZREBN Meetup RSVP, there will be limited seating!

AZ Real Estate Blogging Network Meetup - November 19, 2008

Come join us for our monthly meet up for all real estate professionals eager to learn and share about blogging for business! AZ Real Estate Blogging Network is excited about November’s meetup and our featured speakers!

Jay Thompson, Broker, Avid Phoenix Blogger with Thompson’s Realty will be organizing a FAQ session for bloggers on blogging and marketing for your online presences! Jay has been blogging for almost five years now and comes with great experience and so willing to share his knowledge!

Also joining this month is Dave Smith a fellow Realtor from Tucson, Dave will be sharing his experience with building several WordPress blogs such as Real Estate Blog Lab that offers basically a laboratory for blogging. Dave offers great advice, tips and how to’s on blogging. Dave will be sharing his experience, successes with his blogging and online presences!

Justin McHood with Arizona Mortgage Team will be speaking about Social Media Networking and how it became a permanent fixture to his business plan! How he got started and how it has helped his online presence.

Please mark your calendars for our AZ Real Estate Blogging Network for November 19, 2008 meet up from 10:00 a.m to 12:30 pm. Lunch will be served!

The Wednesday mid morning workshop will be RSVP only with limited space. Be sure to sign up with our group within the MeetUp.com platform. You can reserve your seat with AZREBN MeetUp group here.

SPONSORS:

Fidelity National Title - 60 E Rio Salado Pkwy - Tempe, AZ 85281

Map to Fidelity National Title

Justin & Tammy McHood - Arizona Mortgage Team

Please be sure to RSVP as soon as possible and spread the word! We encourage inviting others to join our Meetup group and also find us on your favorite social networking group.

See you in a few weeks!

Candace

GRI Class Covers Blogging & Social Networking

Hello!

The latest GRI class is GRI 320 - Advanced Customer Care Through Technology.  The one day elective course spends about 2 hours on blogging, 2hours on Social Networking, as well as some time on the use of video and other web based marketing tools.  Here is the “official” course description:

This one-day ELECTIVE module is designed to help students optimize their web sites to provide maximum lead generation; use web-based tools and video communities to enhance their overall marketing plan; use blogging as an effective branding and marketing tool; and to create podcasts to use for personal and property marketing.

The FIRST opportunity to take this class for 7 hours of Continuing Education is 30 September at the Scottsdale Association of Realtors.  Please go to www.azgri.com to sign up!

Rob Gibbs

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