Social Media Buttons and Icons - Is Someone Pushing Your Buttons?
During these past few weeks, since adding the "Signature" option to ActiveRain posts, I've received so many requests, calls, and emails regarding how to add "Social Media Buttons and Icons" to the footers of Blog Posts. You've probably seen many of the various types and styles other members are using on their Blogs which poses the question, "Where Are They Getting These?" Here's some sites I've found that offer you these custom buttons for FREE. This includes for personal and commercial use according to their terms and guidelines.
Here are some Links to Literally Thousands of Buttons and Icons:
Instructions For Adding Buttons and Icons to the Signature or Footer of Posts:
Once you've downloaded the Social Media Buttons or Icons of your choice, you can add them to your AR Signature Page (including the appropriate links) by going to your "My Home" page on AR, then select the "Settings" link on the left hand sidebar. Just upload the button or icon into the "Signature" section of the page, add the appropriate link to your image, then click "update" to save. That's it!
One tip I would suggest is to be careful which Icons you select for some of the Social Networking Sites. If the Icon or Button isn't a familiar looking one, then visitors might be less likely to click on it. For example, the cow face, what Social Network or site does that one belong to? Maybe visitors would click on it just to find out? (LOL~) With all these Buttons and Icon styles available, one thing for certain is that your signature can be unique. So have FUN!!
This should give you plenty of options and creative ways to stand out from the rest of the crowd. :-)
Social Media Buttons and Icons - "The Buttons You Want People To Push!"
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I think I have written on this in the past when Foreclosures in Arizona became the super hot item! The frustrations of obtaining an accepted offer, the tricks, the rules, the possibilities of getting an REO agent to return your call. Mind you it has become a bit better or I've become better at their game!! Either way, this video below is absolutley a great funny for Friday and hope you enjoy it!
If you are an investor looking for a second home, vacation property or perhaps a first time buyer and looking to take advantage of some good government money, please give me a call and allow me to share the most current and available properties on the market today! Foreclosures are here for a while and having a qualified agent to represent you and help you through a multiple bidding process is key to finding the home of your dreams! I look forward to hearing from you! Feel free to browse all current homes on the market at www.PhoenixHousingBlog.com and search all foreclosures, short sales!
Fortunately for me I have very talented children and I try to help them exercise their talents on a regular basis as their Mother. I'm certain that my children find no fun in the matter that I come to them for their photography skills, mad artistic skills on Photoshop CS4, Adobe Illustrator and other various commercial software that my son works with in his Gaming and Art career!
The cost of getting artwork done professionally is outrageous if you haven't had any commissioned before, so I feel fortunate that my son tolerates his mothers request within reason!
Most recently, I sat with Cory Robinson, my oldest son and expressed that I have a desire to really put the little two seater car in my garage to use! I picked up a Mazda Miata MX-5 this pass summer to toile around town with gas prices and convenience! Not the car that I allow my clients to enjoy, but for me to cut back on some costs! It's working out pretty well thus far, but I thought it might really be a great opportunity to share some advertising on the little sport!
With my thoughts and ideas shared with Cory, off he went and worked with me on putting some designs together for them to be cut in vinyl lettering and applied to the car! He put together my mock up and we have the designs all ready in the right format to get them ready to apply to the car!
If you see you me around town, I would love to know about it! Send me a tweet at @AZRealEstate or perhaps on my Facebook account! I hope you even take the time to search the entire MLS at www.PhoenixHousingBlog.com (click on the tab above)!!
I will be enjoying the car hopefully on it's first real road trip to www.REBlogWorld in Las Vegas next week and hopefully the little car will get some exposure opposed to parked in the garage parking!
See additional artwork by Cory Robinson that will be put on the Miata Billboard! Great job Cory and thanks for humoring your "Old" Mother!
Well - last minute at 4:00 pm I sat at my computer and noticed as usual I left many browser windows open to eventually get back to and catch up! One being the contest announced by REBlogWorld and RETomato to write a post on Why You Should Win A Day Pass to REBlogWorld 2009 in Las Vegas!
It was two hours from the deadline and I considered putting something together but hadn't come up with a plan yet! I wanted something fast and we all know I do nothing fast when it comes to stewing up some creativity! What to do? What can be clever? These people don't know who I am, not like my AR friends! How can I get my post noticed, well that's a no brainer to me, 'GRAPHICS'...it always works, but what?
My thoughts took me directly to Jr High when we ran for the school elections such as class presidents and secretaries..and all the goofy posters and taglines! It hit me just then, those forever repeated 'Candy Bar' posters with charm and personality! Why not, being I go by my nickname still with friends and family of 'Candi' it made sense!
I'm off and running and find all the clever candy bar's I can muster up that I can weave into my plea of why I want to win! The clock is ticking, the pressure is on and we all know I can't write worth a darn!! It's those graphics I have to win you all over with every time, to bring you back! Ha ha...
So with a time of less than an hour I pump out a plea to pick me for your winner!
Who would have thought I would slap something together and win a seat at the REBlogWorld.com event come October 15-17, 2009 in Las Vegas! I freakin' won, can you believe it! Here is my entry that won me a spot at REBlogWorld. Wow - so I booked my hotel this morning within walking distance to the Las Vegas Convention Center and prepared to enjoy the drive to Vegas for four days next month!
Is there any others here in the Rain going to be there and can we put some time together to meet up?
Let's see how many ActiveRainers are attending and find a fun spot to meet up and have fun!
I can't wait 'til you see my car for the weekend, OHHH ... do I have plans for that too! It's a two-seater with a rag top and looking forward to dressing up the little thing for the weekend!
Can't wait!! Will you join me?
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,
Candi
PS: You can see my ActiveRain post with the winning post too, right before this post! Won't You Join Me at REBlogWorld in Las Vegas October 15-17th - Contest Entry!
I thought I would and see if I could be clever enough to use my and charm and persuade over at RETomato who is running a contest on why I deserve to win tickets to Las Vegas for the REBlogWorld & BlogWorld New Media Expo event
coming up in October!
I could think of a hundred reason's why but most importantly I want to learn from the like @PhxREGuy, Jay and @nik_nik, Nicole and all the winning speakers! What better way to rescue my business plan for 2009 than attend with the of Social Media Mecca's and Gurus of Real Estate! Learn to up my game with online efforts and improve my ! Who wouldn't want to be the winner of that day pass? I know I would! So be the that you are and pick Candi
@AzRealEstate Girl!
If I win the pass for REBlogWorld in October, there is no doubt I will come away with a value of a worth of tips, tricks and social media knowledge to keep up with the like @RailLife, @DaveSmith and @Ribeezie!
I will do all my , I mean Tweets by the rules and no more Candi laced, self-absorbed Harley Tweets and only Real Estate related Tweets that make you have lots of for now on out!
I hope you 's know how much this will help my budget and help me
a seat with the most talented, knowledgeable bloggers and my professional friends in the Real Estate industry!
So just be an and share the and with me
tonight! And if I win, perhaps my next goal will be to learn how to make Candied Tomatoes!
Pick Me,
Candi
I'm so behind in catching up with everyone here on Active Rain that so much has happened during the summer that I have to just share as I reminisce through the summer!
I spent this summer in Newport Beach for a week with friends enjoying the beach, weather and fourth of July! I had the privilege to meet Jay with the Red Wagon Team. Jay works in the area of Long Beach and Southern California real estate. If you need to just pick up an extra beach house in the Southern California area, I highly recommend you give Jay a call, his expertise and service to you is his priority.
Here is a day at Balboa Park with my buddy Shea (my best friends son) and his cousin taking in the trampoline, to be a kid again! Great job Shea!
Stay tuned and I will continue to share some events and happenings to where I've disappeared!
Hope all is well and you are enjoying the rain! Oh - hey I even met a few of the AR Gods! It was great to finally meet them face to face, stay tuned, guaranteed to be shocking!
SOLD by Candace - European Influence in this Impeccable custom home built by local builder Seville Homes. Established Gated community in extremely quiet location in the heart of Gilbert. Never lived-in spacious 6 bedroom, 5 bath, 3 car+RV gate with guest casita! Incredible curb appeal to courtyard entrance makes this the perfect place to call home! Entertainer's delight with gourmet kitchen with premium stainless steel Viking appliances and chocolate alder cabinets, Brazilian granite counters! Full mastersuite with fireplace, sitting area, jetted tub, body spa shower and custom walkin closet! Bonus room,epoxy garage w/Cabinets,surround sound,security system, Convenient to Shopping,Dining Loop 202 Freeway. Call for a Showing!
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European Influence in this Impeccable custom home built by local builder Seville Homes. Established Gated community in extremely quiet location in the heart of Gilbert. Never lived-in spacious 6 bedroom, 5 bath, 3 car+RV gate with guest casita! Incredible curb appeal to courtyard entrance makes this the perfect place to call home! Entertainer's delight with gourmet kitchen with premium stainless steel Viking appliances and chocolate alder cabinets, Brazilian granite counters! Full mastersuite with fireplace, sitting area, jetted tub, body spa shower and custom walkin closet! Bonus room,epoxy garage w/Cabinets,surround sound,security system, Convenient to Shopping,Dining Loop 202 Freeway. Call for a Showing!
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Are you an investor that is looking to buy a foreclosure in the Phoenix area? I've seen my share of foreclosed properties in the Phoenix area and surrounding cities and towns! They come in all shapes, sizes and conditions!
I've sold foreclosures to investors from Canadian investors, Washington state, Arizona investors and around the country! It can be a great experience if you are willing to wait it out, place many offers and be willing do some handyman work or have some licensed contractor do it for you!
There is no question that in Arizona, the second largest foreclosure numbers in the real estate market there is a home waiting for you to stake your claim.
Even if you are beginning to trek that path and looking to become a small investor of a few properties in 2009, then now is a great time to take on the investor dream!
If you are paying cash, fantastic! If you are looking to finance, then perhaps it's your lucky day! There is a new Fannie Mae loan program available for those looking to purchase a Fannie Mae foreclosed property that needs renovation!
It works like this:
Fannie Mae has a great loan program designed just for this situation that is a close cousin to the Fannie Mae HomePath mortgage program but designed just for investors.
The HomeStyle Renovation mortgage program allows borrowers to combine the cost of the home with the costs for renovation or remodeling.
At closing, all funds for renovation will be escrowed in an interest-bearing account. After all renovation work is complete, any remaining funds in teh escrow account will be used to pay down the principal balance of the mortgage.
Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Mortgage Highlights:
Up to 95% LTV
Renovation funds escrowed in an interest bearing account
Soft costs (architectural services, engineering, permit fees, etc.) may be financed
Loans are underwritten to FNMA guidelines
HomeStyle Renovation Mortgage: More Information
Borrowers can basically do any repairs / renovation to the home that they want as long as the appraisal supports the value, the improvements are common for the area (pools, for example), the repairs can be completed within six months, and the repairs do not exceed 50% of the after imporoved appraised value.
The only types of repair that I would not recommend under the HomeStyle Renovation mortgage program are water damage, mold, and any structural repairs to the foundation and/or load bearing walls. These types of repairs have a tendency to escalate into much larger projects once the builder does the demo and determines what the actual repairs are needed to fix the damage to the property.
Have more questions about the HomeStyle Renovation mortgage? Call Justin McHood with Arizona Mortgage Team or email him at Contact@ArizonaMortgageTeam.com if you are looking to invest in the best place in the west! Once we get your financing set, call me and I can set you up on a personal website with all foreclosures in the Phoenix area that fit your criteria! My clients love it and they know as soon as the foreclosures hit the Phoenix real estate market!
Val Vista Lakes is an award winning, master planned community where arriving home is like taking a vacation from the stress of daily life. If living the lake lifestyle is your goal, Val Vista Lakes is a premiere community in Gilbert, Arizona with something to offer all ages.
Val Vista Lakes offers twenty-four residential subdivisions, several of which are custom gated communities, offering both lakefront homes and off-lake homes, “Blue Ribbon” school districts, also included within the master association are a variety of commercial businesses, that consist of restaurants, grocery stores, medical facilities, pre-schools, retail clothing, insurance agencies, banking facilities and automotive needs, just to name a few of the conveniences right in your own neighborhood.
Val Vista Lakes is more than just a great master-planned community. With a nine hundred acre "water-wonderland" consists of four spacious sports parks, meandering bicycle paths, and a luxurious clubhouse. The clubhouse features an eight-court championship tennis complex, indoor racquetball courts, cardio and weight training facilities, junior Olympic swimming pool and spa, banquet and meeting rooms, waterfalls and a tropical lagoon swimming pool with a sandy beach.
Located just south of the US 60 Interstate in the heart of Gilbert makes it super convenient to locate yourself anywhere in the Valley of the Sun in no time.
Phoenix Foreclosure in the Valley of the Sun fell in March, but some communities have been hit harder than others. It appears the federal housing plan is beginning to help more Phoenix-area homeowners avoid foreclosure.
However, there is always someone wanting to take advantage of those while they are down! Yep, those con-artist, scammers that look to trick you or take your money! Don't let that happen if you are looking at foreclosure! There is help and the Government is jumping on board!
Having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? Are you facing foreclosure?
It appears that Foreclosure Scams are on the rise and the government goes to Hollywood by putting ads at the movie theaters near you! You should start seeing more and more ads hit the theater by early April.
Watch an ad below put out by the Federal Reserve's campaign to stomp out Foreclosure Scams (be patient with the advertisement that takes about 8 seconds prior).
I've not seen the spiffy new ad but not the least bit surprised that everyone is cracking down on those trying to take advantage of someone else's misfortune.
If you are facing foreclosure then be sure you take some time to seek out some help by those that truly want to help and not those that have their eyes on your wallet!
on my blog where you can find other resources such as Short Sale Options in Arizona and a lot of options if you are looking to buy a foreclosure in the Phoenix area.
Candace Robinson REALTOR®
HomeSmart Real Estate
1745 S. Alma School Rd. Ste 115
Mesa, Arizona 85210
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One tip I would suggest is to be careful which Icons you select for some of the Social Networking Sites. If the Icon or Button isn't a familiar looking one, then visitors might be less likely to click on it. For example, the cow face, what Social Network or site does that one belong to? Maybe visitors would click on it just to find out? (LOL~) With all these Buttons and Icon styles available, one thing for certain is that your signature can be unique. So have FUN!!
Well - last minute at 4:00 pm I sat at my computer and noticed as usual I left many browser windows open to eventually get back to and catch up! One being the contest announced by 
time of less than an hour I pump out a plea to pick me for your winner!
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