how to: Postlets Pro is Now FREE - How To Post Your Listings
- 07/13/11 04:14 AM
Getting exposure to a sellers property is obviously a no-brainer, but simplifying the process, and finding more efficient ways that cost less that get you a higher return on your investment and efforts is just plain smart.
That's why I'm happy to announce that the Postlets Pro program is now free. That's right, we are opening up this program, which was previously a paid subscription-ONLY program, to everyone for free!
Anyone who knows me will tell you how excited and passionate I am about Real Estate technology, but when I get to share a really cool product that totally "rocks" and … (144 comments)
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how to: How To Create a Posterous Group - New Feature at Posterous.com
- 01/04/11 11:35 PM
Do you use Posterous? Are you uploading photos to your Posterous site from your mobile device? Did you know you can post to Posterous using the email feature? I started using Posterous when I discovered how easy it is to take a picture with an iPhone (or other mobile device) and upload it to my Posterous site all in under 60 seconds. I use it frequently when I travel because it's simple, fast, and very efficient.
Now you can create groups on Posterous and share content with other selected individuals of your choice. Posterous.com is much like Wordpress or Blogger in … (20 comments)
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how to: How To Create Your Customized QR Code Images
- 11/15/10 12:49 AM
I've seen many posts about QR codes, here's one on how to Customize yours and make it different than others.
The QR Code was just one of the hot topics at NAR in New Orleans this year. Out of the hundreds of cards we received for the iPad drawing, there were only 3 business cards that had the QR Code (bar-code) on them. To be honest, I don't like the way they look but they do work well and the technology is impressive.
This weekend, I added my QR code to my Facebook page and had a couple friends call … (161 comments)
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how to: How To Use Google's Wonder Wheel
- 05/05/10 02:18 PM
The Google Wonder Wheel Keyword Research Tool
...is a keyword research utility that was created by Google Labs and allows users to discover keyword searches that are popular and built around certain specific keyword terms.
Google's wonder wheel could be a great tool for helping writers to find new topics. The wheel can also help you dominate specific keywords and phrases in the search engines because it helps you write about the things that are the most searched for on the web using the most popular keywords or terms.
Here's How It Works:
Create your search in the Google … (86 comments)
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how to: ActiveRain Training and Support - Our New On-Line Campus
- 02/02/10 08:57 AM
ActiveRain Training and Support - Your Virtual Classroom
We are now offering RainMaker members an opportunity to join us for some "informal" on-line training and support. Our ActiveRain Training and Support Program is where you can phone in, join a classroom environment, ask your questions, see live examples and get detailed tutoring on "how it all works!" The best part is that you can do it from the comfort of your home or office computer, and classes will be available three times a week for your convenience. Time for the teacher to give YOU an apple.
There's no formal … (128 comments)
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how to: How To Use Your "Existing" Domain Names on AR Outside Blogs
- 10/22/09 01:10 AM
How To Use Your Own "Pre-Purchased" Domain Name on the ActiveRain Outside Blogs
This applies to members with Outside Blogs that want to use an existing domain name purchased elsewhere.
"Each new ActiveRain Outside Blog comes with a free custom domain name. But what if you've already purchased a domain name? Using your own domain with your new blog doesn't have to be a nightmare. Just follow your registrar's instructions for updating your domain's name servers. You'll need to point them at ActiveRain."
Here's a tutorial on how to setup your Outside Blog with your own Domain Name or URL in … (85 comments)
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how to: How To Add Video in the Comment Section of a Blog Post
- 08/27/09 06:49 AM
How To Add Video in the Comment Section of a Blog Post
Jeremy Blanton just did a great video tutorial for members showing how you can add video to your AR Blog posts. He requested that I do a tutorial on how to embed a video into the comments of a post like TLW did on his. We get this request much more frequently now, so I guess it's time.
This tutorial is for members using Mozilla Firefox as their Browser.
NOTE: Any and ALL members can use Firefox as a browser without conflicting with their use of Microsoft's Internet … (116 comments)
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how to: How To Add Authors, Editors, and Contributors on Outside Blogs
- 08/09/09 04:00 PM
How To Add & Understand Authors, Editors, and Contributors Roles on Outside Blogs
Any member of ActiveRain with an Outside Blog or "ActiveBlog" can invite others to contribute. Whether you are a Broker inviting your Agents, an Agent inviting your TEAM and Affiliates, or just a member inviting another member, here's the differences between setting up an Author, an Editor, or a Contributor. When you invite others to write and contribute to your Outside Blog, it's important to understand these three categories and the rights and privileges they offer. There are different levels of privileges for each category.
Inviting Others To … (38 comments)
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how to: How to Create a Blog Post for Customers and Search Engines
- 07/25/09 02:46 AM
How to Create a Blog Post for Customers and Search Engines.
There are three important audiences to be writing for: 1. Other members and friends of your Social Networks. 2. Consumers, Subscribers, and a Target Audience of readers. 3. Search Engines. I'm sure this is preaching to the choir, but this is important information to be shared if you want to get maximum exposure and results from your Blog posts with consumers, visitors, and with Google. Google Juice? I'll drink to that! :-)
Blogging for Customers and Search Engines correctly is a key component to a successful Blog.
Using … (403 comments)
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how to: The "NEW" ActiveRain Blog Customizer - Version 2.0
- 09/30/08 05:47 AM
YEAH! The "NEW" AR Blog Customizer was released over the weekend, and is now up and running. Thanks to Brad Carroll over at Dakno, the AR Blog Customizer was birthed a few months ago, and added to the network allowing members to customize the headers and backgrounds of their Blogs. In fact, it was such a hit, we ended up taking too much space on Brad's company server.
So, we have had to move all the data and information over to our own ActiveRain servers. You may have noticed that if you were using the 1.0 version, you would get a … (241 comments)
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how to: New Members - Video Explanations - Social Media, Blogging & MORE!
- 09/26/08 06:00 PM
There are so many things to learn once you join ActiveRain. How to create links, add photos, use HTML, don't spam or hijack, add video etc., not to mention Channels, ReBlogging, Outside Blogs, Localism and the Referral Network just to name a few. It's no wonder some of our new members and visitors get a bit overwhelmed in the beginning.
In this post, I am hoping to help YOU understand some of the concepts of what these things are, and why they are here, before you dive head first into ActiveRain's Social Networking and Blogging Forum. Then there is all … (98 comments)
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how to: Adding Forms To Your Blog Post
- 09/13/08 03:53 PM
How do you create a lead sheet, a contact form, a questionnaire, a call to action in your post? Google Docs allows you to not only create private forms, spreadsheets, and presentations, now you can embed them into your Website or Blog. You also have the choice to share those forms and docs with others. You can even invite others to view or collaborate on your work. This could be a great tool, it has the potential to take your readers from being a viewer to being a potential lead. Here's a sample of one I did creating a suggestion box.
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how to: How To Use ActiveRain Channels
- 09/09/08 06:54 AM
What are ActiveRain Channels, and how should you use them? This new feature was added to the network last week on Wednesday. Many have been asking "what are they, and how do they work?" Here's a recorded podcast that touches on the Channels concept. To really get how all this works, you have to understand that there's a "New Face-Lift" coming to ActiveRain in the days ahead. Seeing a portion of the New ActiveRain.com Index page will help make understanding Channels a bit easier.
Sample screen shot of the "New" ActiveRain.com
The best way I can explain this is by … (227 comments)
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how to: 3 Ways to Use the "Join ActiveRain" Referral Link
- 06/17/08 02:35 AM
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 you are probably already aware that points are given not only for inviting others who join, but when they sign up and become active, you are rewarded additonal points based on their activity. 10% to be exact, which adds up quickly. There are … (119 comments)
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how to: How To Join ActiveRain - A Video Tutorial
- 05/22/08 06:28 AM
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 in the World. Join, it takes less than two minutes to do, it's FREE, and just like with the other 89,000 plus members here, the information, resources, experiences and … (44 comments)
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how to: How To Use Mixpo Video Online Tools
- 04/24/08 12:54 PM
Many ActiveRain members have signed up for the Mixpo Video, so I wanted to share a tutorial on using Mixpo for your ActiveRain Blogs. There will be a series of tutorials to follow, and some by other members I'm sure, but this will be a great start to get you up and running with Mixpo Video.
If you have never created, edited, or uploaded video onto the internet or into your Blog posts, this will be a great place for you to start.
If you haven't signed up, or just want to know more about Mixpo - CLICK HERE!
So You … (68 comments)
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how to: 10 Tips For Creating Better Quality Videos
- 04/09/08 10:02 AM
I am in no way the Video expert, but there are some things that I have learned these past few weeks that may be helpful to you when creating Video for your Blogs or Websites. Many of us have to just learn by doing. Shooting a quality Video is the same as writing a quality post for your Blog. Content is king, but there are a few other factors that come into play. Just like a well written Blog, there are some techniques, styles, tricks, and tools that should probably be considered and implemented when creating Video to share with the … (51 comments)
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how to: 5 Ways To Subscribe To Blogs
- 03/07/08 01:52 AM
Active Rain has many fantastic Blogs and Writers. They have also provided you with some useful tools to help you keep track and follow some of your favorite Bloggers and posts. Here are 5 ways you can "Subscribe" or "Track" your Favs. I will also cover how to "ADD" the subscribe link many of you have used to "Subscribe" to my Blog.
The first way to subscribe to another members Blog is very simple. As you navigate through Active Rain and stumble upon posts and writers that have "value-added" content, or subject matter that you are particularly fond of, you can … (98 comments)
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Getting exposure to a sellers property is obviously a no-brainer, but simplifying the process, and finding more efficient ways that cost less that get you a higher return on your investment and efforts is just plain smart.
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