ActiveRain Navigation - For New Members
2008-05-16 22:16:34
If you are new to ActiveRain, first of all, we'd like to welcome you. ActiveRain is one of the best places to Network with other Real Estate Industry Professionals online, and it's a great place to start your Blog. If you have recently joined the community, but have not yet had the chance to setup your profile, create your first Blog post, or have not learned how to get around and navigate the ne
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Email Signatures - How Good/Bad Are They?
2008-05-20 01:54:34
There are so many technology tools in Real Estate today, I think half the battle is determining which one's work and which one's don't. No matter what you use in your business to promote and make yourself available to consumers, family, friends and clients, I think an up-to-date signature on your email messages should be a top priority. I receive hundreds of emails on my ActiveRain and Yahoo acc
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, Signatures
How To Join ActiveRain - A Video Tutorial
2008-05-22 13:28:39
This is a 2 minute video for Real Estate Industry Professionals who would like to know how to sign up on the ActiveRain Network. Be a part of this powerful On-line Community at NO COST. If you're looking for a place to promote and grow your business while connecting with others in the Industry, this is a great place to START!
Welcome to ActiveRain, one of the Largest On-Line Real Estate Networks
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FLIP Video "On the FLOP Side"
2008-05-22 10:30:50
I was asked to do an interview with a Magazine out of Sacramento called Comstock's. Nick Parish is a Tech Journalist, and writes a column called the EDGE. The article will be out sometime this September. So if you want the inside scoop about the FLIP Video Camera, here's what I had to say...
----- Original Message ----To: Brad Andersohn Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 9:23:45 AM Subject: Re: tech
Real Estate Video Hosting - Dare To Compare
2008-05-23 15:52:12
Here are (6) six common Real Estate
Video Hosting
Sites that I wanted to test and compare. This is to demonstrate the quality of each host. I used the same exact video for each site. It's a 2 minute video tutorial that I uploaded to the following locations. Play them, compare, and then you decide. These are all great video hosting services, each with their own unique tools and benefits, but for
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, Real Estate
Mobile Real Estate Technology - Is It Necessary?
2008-05-27 18:58:00
AccessU2 claims to have the easiest 24/7 mobile real estate information access for buyers.... Is this really the way buyers will be shopping for homes in the future? That's what they're saying here. I like that they have incorporated text and photos for cell phone users, (which pretty much includes the entire planet) but how much impact does this type of technology really have when considering b
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, Estate
, Technology
, Necessary
Mr. Scribble on VIDEO - It's Not For Everyone
2008-05-30 01:25:59
Something happens to every human being when that red light goes on, and they "KNOW" they are being recorded on video. It's like a trigger goes off inside us, and for some of us, an alien thought process takes over while for others, they become borderline vain. Listen to what Mr. RE Scribble from the ScribblerBlog, and his friends have to say about Video.
What happens to you when that
Ask A Real Estate Professional - Who Will Answer?
2008-06-03 19:41:17
Here's an area of ActiveRain I haven't written about. Can you imagine that? lol~ I have been watching the Q&A board on the Network for the past few days now. I know for a fact that many or most members aren't using this much, or may not even know it's there.
The Q&A link is for consumers to ask questions from "US" (the community), about areas of the Country and other specific
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, Estate
ActiveRain Voices - The New Q&A
2008-06-06 10:34:07
I recently did a post regarding the Q&A link (read the comments) that's at the top of every ActiveRain page. I was pointing out that consumers are coming here to ask questions from our Real Estate Industry Experts and Professionals. I spent this week researching many pages of questions from consumers, spammers, and other ActiveRain members. Today alone, I spent 10 hours cleaning up the entire Q
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The ActiveRain Video Blog - "Video In Review" and Challenge
2008-06-14 00:24:40
In addition to some of my other tasks and projects here in the rain, one of them is to make sure the ARVideo Blog keeps rockin and rollin. Searching the web and all the Video hosting sites for good Video can be a daunting task at times. I was wondering if you might be interested in helping me out? I am searching the "World" and our community for more video. You know the ones I'm
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Get a WiKi - They're Sticky
2008-07-15 23:26:09
What is a Wiki? Many of you have probably heard of WikiPedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Currently there are 2,457,781 articles in English on their site. Many Bloggers link to Wikipedia for explanations and definitions of odd and peculiar terms, words or phrases. What's it for?You'll find numerous links to overviews, editing, questions, help, contents, searchabl
SEO Tools - You Should Know, about SEO
2008-07-12 03:11:40
SEO? There are Groups, Blogs, Website Graders, those who claim they know it all, and those who confess they know nothing whatsoever about it. Both in and out of the community, many have benefited greatly from the SEO that comes from Google, Yahoo, MSN etc.
What about those who haven't a clue about SEO, what it is, how it works, why they need it, and who the heck cares? This
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, Tools
, SEO Tools
Real Estate Radio USA - ActiveRain Interview - Bob Stewart
2008-07-11 03:32:27
In this Interview, Bob talks about the NEW Outside Blogs, SEO, Duplicate Content, Syndication, Numbers, Stats, Instructions, and even touches a bit on the NEW Localism Launch coming July 9th. Yesterday, I was sending Bob an Instant Message when he replied, "I'm going on the air" and mentioned Real Estate
Radio
USA. Grabbing my flip video with one hand, and typing in the URL with the other, I scram
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, Real Estate
Groups On ActiveRain
2008-07-08 03:50:49
Why did ActiveRain create the opportunity to allow members to start and join groups? I've heard many say "they're out of control." Does anyone really spend much time searching groups and joining them? If not, it's something everyone should consider or at least re-visit. When did you join a group last? Did you know consumers and visitors can't see your groups? Only ot
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The Birth of a Beautiful Princess Gets Celebrated
2008-06-30 04:18:39
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Today, June 29th, 2008 celebrates the birth of my beautiful wife, Debra. I got to spend the entire day with the most beautiful woman on the planet as she took in all her gifts, cards and love. My sons created a "Birthday Hunt" where Mom had to find clues all over the house that were written on postits and hidden everywhere. There were some pretty tough clues, but she gottem all!
T
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The Evolution of the ActiveRain Blog
2008-06-30 04:12:56
It's only been 4 days since the announcement of the "Outside Blog Launch" and we already have close to 1500 AR Blogs setup using the subdomain option. We are starting to see many personalized Blogs evolve using custom domain names too. Here's some samples of the near 250 that I know are "Live" now.It's only been a few days, but IMHO, it appears the launch was a success. We had a
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ActiveRain Launches Outside Blogs - How Do You Get Yours?
2008-06-26 23:31:12
Google offers Blogs
, Yahoo offers Blogs, and now ActiveRain offers RE Blogs!! I am so excited that I get to announce this! ActiveRain is pulling all the stops and releasing the "BIG" storm today. It's been a long time coming, and now it's finally here!
ActiveRain "Outside
Blogs" are launched today. The best news of all, no three month trials, no temporary access, FREE for as lo
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10 Top Excuses to Be On ActiveRain
2008-06-20 01:50:28
What are the top reasons to be on ActiveRain? I was asked this question earlier, and thought I'd try to answer it here in this post. After combing through hundreds of posts, these are some of the TOP excuses that I have discovered and personally experienced. The links below are to posts from other ActiveRain Members who concur. The Top 10 Excuses
for Being on ActiveRain:
#1 - The NetworkingHavi
3 Ways to Use the "Join ActiveRain" Referral Link
2008-06-17 09:35:43
Have you considered inviting others from your TEAM to ActiveRain? How about your Lender, Loan Officer, Realtor, Stager, Title Company, Attorney or Inspector? Don't forget your Processors, Property Managers, Financial Planners and your Insurance Broker. Maybe you'd like to open an invitation to guests and visitors on your Blogs or Websites. You've seen other members doing it, and
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3 Ways To Bookmark and Manage Your Favorite Posts
2008-07-31 12:16:34
I received a comment today from Trunda Rogers-Dallas County asking, "I got everything down except the bookmarking. It's probably super simple but I haven't found an icon for saving posts. Can you point me in the right direction?" So let me share with you, there are 3 ways to do this:
1. The first way: Under every post, there is a Bookmark
Icon By simply clicking on the icon it will add that
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, Favorite
ActiveRain Voices - Members Speak Out
2008-07-29 02:19:15
When I returned home from Inman's Real Estate Connect in San Francisco last week, I searched through my notes, videos, photos and handouts looking for something to post about that might be unique. There were so many things that I learned this year, some really great topics and technologies, wonderful panels with experienced speakers, it was fantastic. I was a bit challenged on what to pos
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, Members
ActiveRain Hits 100,000 Members Today
2008-07-25 15:38:10
Today
marks a huge milestone for the ActiveRain Community, we finally hit 100,000 members. July 25th, 2008, a day that will go down in history as yet another GREAT "ActiveRAINY" DAY!! Please join us as we welcome ANNA WILSON from Franklin, TN, the lucky and fortunate member to help us hit this long sought after goal. Anna was invited to ActiveRain by Buddy Ladd, (W.E. Advertise) from
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The ActiveRain Gang - Follow Us Live @ RE Connect
2008-07-23 13:46:40
Since I will be joining the others at RE Connect
this year, I just realized, I probably won't have much time to Blog and comment while I'm away. Oh No! :-) This will be a very exciting event and I'm certain there will be so many things I'll want to share. How will I keep up with it all? How will I keep you informed of all that's going on around us in the Big City By The Bay? I think I have fo
The ActiveRain Starter Kit
2008-07-21 12:08:15
In your "Starter
Kit" you'll find everything you'll need to get started here on ActiveRain. Take your time and read through each post in the order they are listed below, this will save you hours of frustration, anxiety, and that feeling of being overwhelmed when you first join our community. Welcome aboard!
Before You Begin: It's Important to understand what ActiveRain is, how it works
The Official ActiveRain Gathering at RE Connect - San Francisco
2008-07-19 13:45:46
Well, it's less than a week away! The rumor is true, the ActiveRain Team will be in San Francisco
next Tuesday thru Thursday for the Inman Real Estate Connect
and we're hoping we'll get to see and meet many of you there. If for some reason you can't join us this year, we'll be bummed, but that's OK, there will be plenty of Bloggers jotting, tweeting, uttering, videoing and texting all about
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, Gathering
, San Francisco
Get a WiKi - With Just One Clicky
2008-07-15 23:26:09
What is a Wiki? Many of you have probably heard of WikiPedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Currently there are 2,457,781 articles in English on their site. Many Bloggers link to Wikipedia for explanations and definitions of odd and peculiar terms, words or phrases. What's it for?You'll find numerous links to overviews, editing, questions, help, contents, searchabl
ActiveRain Launches "NEW" Video Interface
2008-08-16 03:29:01
Well. (Big Sigh w/Big Smile) Today you will see a "new" icon on the edit tool bar when you go to create a new post, edit an existing post, or leave someone a comment. When you click on the new icon, you'll soon have one of two options One: Click on it to seamlessly access your AR Video Dashboard. Two: Be given an option to create an ActiveRain Video Account. I
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Getting to #1 on Google
2008-08-15 08:24:12
This was the topic of discussion on a Webinar I attended last night with Mary McNight. Known also as "REBlogGirl." She shared some of the following information and tidbits. If you missed this, I took some notes to "pay it forward." Here's some interesting concepts and tools that were presented.
Titled: The On-line Shock & Awe Campaign For Google
How do you get
Social Media Marketing - A Webinar Series for Members
2008-08-13 09:50:58
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to speak on a Blogging panel in Monterey, CA for CRS members. Specifically, I was asked to discuss ActiveRain and Localism. This all came about thanks to Pam Winterbauer who connected me with Mike Kelly, one of the panel moderators.
The guest speaker was Pat Kitano, from Domus consulting, also a fellow ActiveRain member. I've been following Pats Blog at Tra
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, Marketing
, Members
, Social Media
Video Tutorial #2: The Basics of Shooting
2008-08-10 10:52:15
What is the most important thing you need to know about the basics of shooting video? Is it content, style, length, quality, or just a free-for-all? Tara Jones is on a roll as she shares the basics of shooting video. This Video Post is a ReBlog of her article and Video on ActiveRain.
As a video enthusiast myself, I follow Tara's Blog closely and recommend you do the same. Video i
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