Enter more than one keyword or phrase that you are currently using or thinking of using. This will give you more and better results. I used keywords for one of my sites www.MontereyCountyForeclosures.com I am holding steady at first place for the search term " Monterey County Foreclosures". Of course my domain name helps! But that alone will not guarantee you a first place position.
I am usually at number 6 position for the term "monterey foreclosures" and have already found that term is not searched as commonly. Discovered that's only partly true...
I was shocked to discover that while "monterey foreclosures" is not a common search term - just drop off the "s" and make it "monterey foreclosure" and suddenly the results jump to 1300 inquiries for Feb.!! That totally eclipses my search term of "monterey county foreclosures".
So checked my postions: Monterey County Foreclosures - first place Monterey County Foreclosure - Second place
Montery Foreclosures - 6th place Monterey Foreclosure - 13th place - which places me on the second page for the most searched term!!
I am busily modifing my page to use the singular version - Monterey Foreclosure !!!
I was a new agent at the time and just didn't realize how hard some things were. I was working with a young couple, two kids, a cat, 2 dogs. No one wanted to work with them. Were they rude? Uncooperative? Disloyal? No they just wanted to buy using their Cal Vet Loan.
Funding was tough, hard to get. The Cal Vet fund ran out of money many times. Estimated waiting time was 6 months to a year to fund.
Our office had an older property in the country. The owner needed to move. I got him to agree to do a lease while waiting for funding.
Disaster struck. There was a problem with the septic tank/leach fields. The owner helped. We got extensive work done adding more leach lines.
We CLOSED ESCROW!! I went to their open house party. I walked in the door, introduced myself to several people - "Oh, YOU ARE THEIR REAL ESTATE AGENT!! Awe was written on several faces. The new owners were beaming and introduced me to EVERYONE.
I felt 10 feet tall. I was a hero and have never forgotten that moment. I am working with first time buyers again and looking forward to more great moments!
Ok, if you have a C - panel, log in and it's not that hard! Find Fantastico (Blue Smiley face) usually towards the bottom of the panel. Fantastico is great. It will auto install a number of programs including wordpress. Click on the Fantastico button. -------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------- This is the next image you should see. Now look to the left and click on "WordPress" -------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------- This is the Wordpress Installation Screen. Click on "New Installation" ----------------------------------------------------------
The name of your domain should appear. If you want to install as part of an existing web page, then set up a directory such as /blog or /monterey_real_estate_blog . (It will say the directory doesn't exist and will create it)
If your blog is going to be your web page then leave this blank.
The next box is admin access. I usually just use the same username I use to log into my C panel and also the same password. Use any admin nickname you like.
Change the default email and enter what ever email you currently use.
"Site Name: This is the site name that will appear at the top of your blog.
Then click "install Word Press"
I installed in the main directory.
Now click "Finish Installation"
You should get a screen similar to this one. (My password is blacked out - go do your own to play with! :) You should also enter an email address in the the lower screen.
The classic version of Wordpress has a log-in link. But this will disappear when you change templates. Your log in is always: http://www.yourdomainname.com/wp-admin/
Log in and experiment. I call it "stumble and fumble" and it's one of the best ways to learn! Click everywhere and on everything. It's hard to "break it". If you mess it up, then just uninstall and reinstall again. I've done that one myself.
We all know by now you can blog on a platform such as Active Rain, Blogger & many more. But for us control freaks. It's not that hard to set up a blog on your own host account - if you have a C-panel.
If you don't then change hosts! Or set up a secondary account for your new Blog Website.
Next choice set up your blog as part of an existing web page. Sample: eRealEstateMonterey Blog This is set up in a separate directory.
This is the classic "plain vanilla' Word Press Blog running on my Monterey Real Estate Web Site
Your other choice is to make your Blog your entire website. When you type in the website address you go directly to the blog site. Here are some samples of ones I have done this way.
Begley Investments (Plain Vanilla Word Press - just a demo site now for this tutorial)
Carmel Real Estate - Doesn't look as much like a blog site. Blog Posts are called "articles". Comments Usually disabled.
Monterey County Foreclosures - Features a Video on Home Page. Posts are also called articles, comments usually disabled.
Lacey Ravens - Very basic one page site for singing group. They just need to be able to go in and update their calendar.
Do I have alot of web sites - Yes. (And am working on a couple more) Maybe there is a 12 step program for people who can't stop setting up more sites! I know there are others out there with a lot more sites than I have!
Word Press is not only a blog software program it is also a "content management" system. That means you need little or no "HTML knowledge. Very similar to using your current blog on Active Rain. But you have more control.
copyright 2009 all rights reserved by Eileen Begley
This is one of my favorite beach walks. You can walk on and on forever, or so it seems. Once you are a few blocks from the parking lot you have the beach mostly to yourself - except for the flocks of birds. Dress warmly, in layers as this is a windy beach much of the time.
If you want an easier walk, you can stroll along the boardwalk. This is not a beach for swimming as it has strong rip currents and is very hazardous. The beach is at the foot of Reservation Rd. in Marina, Ca. The parking lot closes a half hour after sunset.
This is the oldest lighthouse on the West Coast that has been in continuous operation. The light is a 1000 watt bulb and is seen up to 15 miles in good weather conditions. To get there go thru Pacific Grove on Lighthouse Ave and turn on Asilomar and you will see the sign.
If you are interested in becoming a Lighthouse docent call the Docent Coordinator at: 831- 648-5716
KRML has been in operation since 1957 and broadcasts jazz & blues 24 hours a day.
This is the same radio station that was featured in the Clint Eastwood move "Play Misty for Me." Clint, the star of the movie was a disc jokey and this was his station.
The station is located in the Eastwood building. Several years ago the station was at another location in Carmel and lost their lease. Commercial space is very expensive in Carmel and the station owners were resigned to moving out of Carmel. Clint heard about it and told his building manager to keep the station in Carmel and to make a deal so they could locate in his building!
The Station broadcasts online and has listeners all over the world.
The Monterey Bay Users Group for PC's is a non-profit group dedicated to helping other computer users. It is a nice friendly group. Anyone is welcome to attend any of the meetings. They have an "F1" group to answer questions and help with problems.
There is one general meeting each month as well as other workshop meetings.
Membership cost is only $25 for the year. You receive a monthly newsletter and a membership card which is good for a 20% discount at Borders on computer books. (I get my membership costs back fast with this one!)
Rental List is an online website specializing in rental homes, condo and apartments in Monterey County. Rentallist has been on the web for 10 yrs now.
If you are looking for an apartment, start with the Apartment Community Guide.
Having trouble finding a rental that accepts a pet? Then check the pet friendly rental sections in both the community guide section and the rental section.
Landlords, trying to rent a house or apartement? Rental List offers free ads to both landlords and property managers. Call or email for your free login and password. You can easily add up to 10 photos.
Disclosure: Rental List is owned by the blog writer, Eileen Begley
Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.
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