activeblogs: How To Maximize Indexing (RAINdexing) on your Outside Blogs - 06/03/09 07:56 AM
There is a need for some clarification as to how RAINdexing or Indexing your Outside Blogs works on ActiveRain.  With all the options available and the inter-connections between AR Blogs, Localism and Outside Blogs etc.,  I am going to try and simplify how it all works and what it all means.  Since my recent post "poll survey results" concluded that reading was the #1 best way for the majority to learn, I'm opting to do a Blog post on this topic.
Here's the 5 areas we'll cover in order to help you grasp and get your arms around how this all … (76 comments)

activeblogs: The New CSS Styling Option for Activerain Outside Blogs - 05/28/09 01:12 PM
Today, Jorgen Hahn announced the *NEW* Chameleon "Theme" for ActiveRain Outside Blogs.  Unlike all the other themes available, this one has CSS Styling capability.  STOP!  Don't PANIC.  We're here to help you understand what CSS is, how it works, and how to use it.  DO NOT CUSTOMIZE your CSS enabled template or Outside Blog Theme until you absolutely understand how it works and what it does.  You could really mess up your Blog.  This is for ADVANCED USERS with knowledge of CSS Styling.  Having said that, I'll try and break it down, make it simpler and easier to understand, and help … (61 comments)

activeblogs: ActiveRains On-Line Training Webinars - Welcome To Session One - 04/13/09 05:32 PM
ActiveRains "First" On-Line Training Webinar - Welcome To Session One
First, I want to thank all of you who have been waiting patiently for these webinars.  I just received a comment on my post from Cathy Tishhouse which reminded me, and made me realize that we need to get these training webinars under way.  We have just setup our very own AR On-line Training room, and we're ready to do our first session.  Our goal in session one is to help AR members get their Outside Blogs created and setup so they can benefit just like Cathy has.  There are now … (60 comments)

activeblogs: How To Drive Traffic To Your AR Outside Blogs - Riddle Me This - 03/11/09 12:45 AM
If one of the ultimate goals is to drive traffic to your Blog, (any blog or post) then what is a good way to do this?  Some of our daily AR tasks have included helping members set up these ActiveBlogs.  Bob Stewart and I have helped setup hundreds.  Take a look at some of these.  This is one reason why my response time on comments, emails, and calls has diminished. LOL~
So what is the best way to drive traffic to your outside blogs?  The clues are scattered all over this post.  (hint: use your mouse) First, you'll need to have … (117 comments)

activeblogs: ActiveBlogs - Link Love and SEO - 02/21/09 08:00 AM
Many AR members have been creating and setting up their outside ActiveBlogs on ActiveRain.  I've had the pleasure of helping some, but also know that there have been a ton of these created that I and others have missed.  Driving visitors and traffic to your new Blogs is essential in getting them Active and all over the search engines.  Here's a great chance and way to do that.
Please take a moment to visit these members Blogs, see what they've done, and drive them some SEO love.  It would be great if you could leave them a comment too.  I'm sure … (195 comments)

activeblogs: New ActiveRain Widgets for ActiveBlogs - 02/03/09 01:56 AM
He won't admit it, but Rich Jacobson is addicted these little things so I have to keep testing them out and requesting them for HIS Blog!  This isn't the first time I've written about Widgets and Rich, and it won't be the last.  haha!  Those who know me well, know all about my Widget World fetish.  lol~
Seriously, while most of you were sleeping and the other late night Bloggers were posting...(like me), our AR Tech MASTERS released another update for the Outside ActiveBlogs.  I had said earlier that these were coming and when I heard they were here, I just … (130 comments)

activeblogs: ActiveRain Domains and Blogs - The AR Staff "LIVE" and Uncensored - 01/29/09 01:29 PM
ActiveRain ActiveBlogs Will they compete?  Will they compare?  What is the difference between a WordPress Blog by Yahoo, a Blogspot or Blogger Blog by Google, and an ActiveRain Outside Blog?  Is there an advantage to either one? Which is the best for me?  Why would I even care?  A Blog is a Blog is a Blog... right?  Here's one way to find out.
Come join the ActiveRain Staff tomorrow to find out more about the hottest topic spreading around the web right now.  Jon, Bob, Rich and myself are hosting the RAIN Radio show (back from it's dormant state of hibernation) … (79 comments)

activeblogs: How To Create an ActiveRain Outside ActiveBlog - 10 Easy Steps - 01/21/09 02:45 PM
How To Create A New ActiveRain Outside Blog for an Individual, Group, or Team. I'll demonstrate how to set one up from scratch.  Following these steps correctly should have you setup in about 15 minutes including invitations out to your desired contributors.
1) Make sure you are Logged into ActiveRain. 
2) Click on the "My Home" link located at the top of your screen in the upper right corner.
3) Click on the "Outside Blog" link located on the left hand sidebar of your "My Home" page.

4) Next, Click on the "Sign Up" button:

5)  Just Fill out … (161 comments)

activeblogs: ActiveBlogs - 5 Suggested Ways To Maximize Your New Group Blogs - 01/07/09 07:19 AM
Today, ActiveRain Launched ActiveBlogs for our members.  I have been hinting that this was coming the past couple weeks and now it's finally live!  Jeff Corbett just sent out the global press release which you can read here: ActiveRain Launches ActiveBlogs, a Multi-Author Blogging Platform for Real Estate Industry Professionals.  Jorgen Hahn also posted Winning Wednesday: Introducing New Team and Individual Blogs.  Although I am in NYC right now enjoying the Inman Connect Conference, I just had to break away and take a minute to share a few suggestions and ideas with you on how you might possibly use these new … (148 comments)

 
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