blogging audience: So...Do You Know Who is Paying a Social Call on Your Blog Today?
- 07/16/09 06:04 AM
I've had a series of world travelers visit my blog today. This one was all the way from Namibia... Good evening. Make love, not war. Help me! There is an urgent need for sites: Radiologists bachelor degree programs ms. I found only this - bachelor degree Australia. Tips to earn an accredited online bachelor degree. A typical statement by a court is that pencil designers of ordinary skill as of January had a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering and years of work experience designing pencils. With respect :confused:, Cadence from Namibia. *Link underlined and disabled These anonymous commentators look for old posts … (12 comments)
blogging audience: Why We Need to Tell Our Stories...
- 02/17/09 01:42 PM
Sometimes, a conversation with someone outside the 'industry' can put a fresh perspective on things. This week, I had one such encounter. In talking with some longtime clients, I had a discussion about the history of the Grand Rapids real estate market and one mans' experiences as one of the first minority agents in the area. It was fascinating and educational. During the conversation, I remarked about how much I would have loved to talk with some of the pioneers of that era who were now gone. It struck me that this history might likely be lost forever, because it is largely oral history, consigned to the memories … (58 comments)
blogging audience: Are You Playing Hide & Seek With Your Real Estate Site?
- 09/24/08 05:54 AM
If 2007 was the year I really became engaged by the blogosphere, then 2008 ranks as the year I began to understand the power of connectivity. And..No, they're not the same thing. Although, I must admit, I used to think they were.
When I first started blogging about two years ago, it was all about communicating my message and getting a handle on commenting. Active Rain provided the perfect platform and I embraced everything the community had to offer, rarely venturing out to the wider world. Initially, it was hard to understand how videos, podcasts, pictures and a short 140 bit … (71 comments)
blogging audience: Faces...How Many Of Them Are There....
- 08/16/08 01:09 PM
Recently, I watched a segment of a TV interview about online profiles. What arrested my attention was the discussion about the recognition that many people now prefer to have their lives segmented into different profiles and even totally different personalities which they share with friends as they deem appropriate. For instance, there may be some things you'd prefer that your parents not see, but you are OK with friends seeing or vice versa. The interview also explored different business avatars to reach alternate markets. My impression from listening was that the profiles might be so unique that one might not connect … (5 comments)
blogging audience: So, Which Level of Conversation On Your Blog Really Matters...
- 12/03/07 12:45 PM
Have you ever been in a conversation with someone at a networking event and been struck by the fact that they seemed taut and alert to everything...but you! Fidgeting half-smiles and darting eyes belie the fact that they're they're eager to make a connection with....the NEXT person, more important than you are. And as soon as they think they've spotted them...OFF they go. People like this are actually involved with three conversations. The FIRST with themselves...omnipresent and all important in their own minds. The SECOND being the current half engagement within the conversation at hand, and the THIRD conversation, well it's the one they intend … (26 comments)
blogging audience: Baiting Your Blog...Would You Sell Your Words for a Profit?
- 11/28/07 10:51 AM
Would you Sell Your Words to Make a Buck? There is an interesting trend emerging in the on-line world. According to an article in the most recent issue of Business Week, entitled "Pitching Between the Lines", advertisers are exploring a new goldmine of potential targets for their ads...Web surfers and blog readers! The focus of the article was largely about competing for a powerful new entity known as "mind share." According to Vibrant Media, a marketing company that provides a product it describes as "contextual video advertising," every word across the Internet is an opportunity to engage your customers." Vibrant Media business is to build branding … (36 comments)
blogging audience: Do You Know Who's Cheering on The Sidelines for Your Blog Post? (Part 3) Is your Blog Creating a Hub?
- 07/24/07 03:24 PM
Why does it matter who is on the sidelines reading a Blog Post? Well, it matters because increasingly, blogging is like the hub of the wheel. A blog is comprised of spokes that connect a lot of different elements together into a core. Unlike websites, blogs pull the reader into a conversation and have the power to facilitate personal and professional relationships. Blogging can also be likened to a potter's wheel in which the writer crafts an idea for an audience whose responses create the final "shape" of the finished product. This is a far cry from the stilted one-sided interactions which define the typical website visit. If websites are about information, and … (35 comments)
blogging audience: Do You Know Who's Cheering on The Sidelines for Your Blog Post? (Part 1)
- 07/20/07 12:09 PM
Have you ever wondered who the true audience for a real estate blog is? Do you know what percentage of your audience is other professionals vs. potential clients? Have you been contacted by potential clients because they read your blog? What is the proper focus for a real estate blog...personal, professional or some combination of the two? I suspect that there are many different answers to these questions. Over the past several months, I have had the opportunity to talk with and interview many individuals who have read my blog posts. These conversations have yielded many helpful insights. This short series will talk about some of the things that I've … (15 comments)
Do you know who I am? I dance alongside; inside & outside your blog, dipping into your thoughts, skirting or delving into issues, hopefully minding my manners & welcoming your visitors. It's my job to create the secondary "first impression". The one that people view to get a more in depth view of who is writing the text. I show up in a variety of venues & search engines love to feed on my content. I'm your second chance to convince someone that your thoughts merit attention...I am your parallel blog. ************* Recognizing the fact that your blog … (33 comments)
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