technology: TECHNOLOGY TIP - EMBEDDING YOUTUBE AND OTHER VIDEOS IN YOUR CRAIGSLIST AD
- 07/06/10 07:40 AM
For real estate agents, Craigslist is an invaluable marketing tool. However, it isn't exactly technologically advanced platform, visually pleasing or even user friendly. It does, however, generate leads. As with any marketing medium, it is important to differentiate yourself from your competition. The text ads offered by Craigslist offer little visual appeal. Craigslst ads created using html code - whether cutting and pasting html from Postlets or your ActiveRain blog or some other html editor - are more visually appealing and project a more professional image.
Despite the title of this post, Craigslist doesn't support embedded YouTube or other … (64 comments)
technology: GOOGLE TOOLS FOR REALTORS SERIES - GOOGLE BASE FOR MANAGING YOUR LISTINGS ON GOOGLE MAPS
- 02/26/10 12:59 AM
GOOGLE TOOLS FOR REALTORS SERIES In this Google Tools for Realtors Series, we will cover, review and provide how-to tips and strategies for Google's suite of productivity tools including such tools as: Google Calendar Google Alerts Google Wave Google Base Google Documents Google Maps Google Earth Google Local Business Center Google Adwords / G-Mail Ads Google Blogger FeedBurner Google Analytics Google Groups Google Sites G-Mail Picassa YouTube Google Talk Google Voice Google Search Google Toolbar GOOGLE BASE
In the third installment of the Google Tools for Realtors Series, we will take a look at how Realtors can effectively use … (14 comments)
technology: GOOGLE WAVE EXTENSIONS - IS GOOGLE SET TO CHANGE THE CONCEPT AND STRUCTURE OF E-MAILS?
- 02/24/10 01:39 PM
We will soon see a wave (pun intended) of Google Wave extensions, applications and gadgets. Google Wave is an open source platform that will result in companies (e.g. SaleForce.com) and many others rolling out extensions and even platforms duplicating Google Wave. Here are a few extensions being tested by Google and others: Bloggy: Bloggy is an extension that allows wave users to embed a wave live into a website or blog. Replies to the wave appear in the wave as well as on the website or blog. Here are screenshots with my test comment in a wave which then automatically appears … (5 comments)
technology: GOOGLE TOOLS FOR REALTORS SERIES - GOOGLE WAVE FOR COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION AND INTEGRATION
- 02/24/10 07:01 AM
GOOGLE TOOLS FOR REALTORS SERIES In this Google Tools for Realtors Series, we will cover, review and provide how-to tips and strategies for Google's suite of productivity tools including such tools as: Google Calendar Google Alerts Google Wave Google Documents Google Maps Google Earth Google Local Business Center Google Adwords / G-Mail Ads Google Blogger FeedBurner Google Analytics Google Groups Google Sites G-Mail Picassa YouTube Google Talk Google Voice Google Search Google Toolbar GOOGLE WAVE
In the third installment of the Google Tools for Realtors Series, we will take a look at how Realtors can effectively use Google Wave … (8 comments)
technology: GOOGLE TOOLS FOR REALTORS SERIES - USING GOOGLE ALERTS TO MANAGE YOUR ONLINE REPUTATION AND MORE
- 02/22/10 08:21 AM
GOOGLE TOOLS FOR REALTORS SERIES In this Google Tools for Realtors Series, we will cover, review and provide how-to tips and strategies for Google's suite of productivity tools including such tools as: Google Calendar Google Alerts Google Wave Google Documents Google Maps Google Earth Google Local Business Center Google Adwords / G-Mail Ads Google Blogger FeedBurner Google Analytics Google Groups Google Sites G-Mail Picassa YouTube Google Talk Google Voice Google Search Google Toolbar GOOGLE ALERTS
In the second installment of the Google Tools for Realtors Series, we will take a look at how Realtors can effectively use Google Alerts … (72 comments)
In this Google Tools for Realtors Series, we will cover, review and provide how-to tips and strategies for Google's suite of productivity tools including such tools as: Google Calendar Google Alerts Google Wave Google Documents Google Maps Google Earth Google Local Business Center Google Adwords / G-Mail Ads Google Blogger FeedBurner Google Analytics Google Groups Google Sites G-Mail Picassa YouTube Google Talk Google Voice Google Search Google Toolbar GOOGLE CALENDAR In this first installment of the Google Tools for Realtors Series, we will take a look at how Realtors can effectively use Google Calendar in … (25 comments)
technology: Real Estate Technology - Facebook Fan Page Series - Creating Your Facebook Fan Page - HTML/FBML Code, Cheap Tricks and Short Cuts, and Other Design Ideas
- 12/08/09 04:56 PM
In this series on How to Set Up a Facebook Fan Page for Real Estate Associations, Brokerages and Agents, we will discuss the basics on how to set up a Facebook Fan Page. Here are the topics in this series: How to Set-Up a Basic Facebook Page How to Create Customized Tabs for Facebook Fan Page HTML/FBML Code, Cheap Tricks and Short Cuts, and Other Design Ideas Strategies for Using Facebook Fan Page to Market and Sell Real Estate In today's installment, we discuss in two installments the HTML code used to create the Facebook Fan Page for the Metropolitan St. … (12 comments)
technology: Real Estate Technology - Facebook Fan Page Series - Creating Your Facebook Fan Page - Creating a Custom Facebook Fan Page Tab
- 12/08/09 04:05 PM
In this series on How to Set Up a Facebook Fan Page for Real Estate Associations, Brokerages and Agents, we will discuss the basics on how to set up a Facebook Fan Page. Here are the topics in this series: How to Set-Up a Basic Facebook Page How to Create Customized Tabs for Facebook Fan Page HTML/FBML Code, Cheap Tricks and Short Cuts, and Other Design Ideas Strategies for Using Facebook Fan Page to Market and Sell Real Estate In today's installment, we discuss how to create customized tabs. As discussed in the prior post, Facebook Fan Pages have six tabs … (19 comments)
technology: Real Estate Technology - Facebook Fan Page Series - Creating Your Facebook Fan Page - The Basic Set Up
- 12/08/09 12:14 PM
In this series on How to Set Up a Facebook Fan Page for Real Estate Associations, Brokerages and Agents, we will discuss the basics on how to set up a Facebook Fan Page. Here are the topics in this series: How to Set-Up a Basic Facebook Page How to Create Customized Tabs for Facebook Fan Page HTML/FBML Code, Cheap Tricks and Short Cuts, and Other Design Ideas Strategies for Using Facebook Fan Page to Market and Sell Real Estate Step 1 - Go to Facebook Home Page. Scroll down to the bottom and click on "Advertising." On the Advertising Page, click … (23 comments)
technology: Real Estate Tech Gadget - Using ClipNabber to Download Videos from the Internet
- 11/23/09 03:32 PM
On occasion, it may be permissible to download videos from the internet for use under the "fair use" doctrine. There are several tools available to capture and download videos from the internet. However, none is easier to use then www.ClipNabber.com. ClipNabber makes it easy to download videos from the internet in three simple steps.
Step 1 - Go to the video source. Copy the URL for the video source. Note: For YouTube.com files, videos designated as "private" or "embed disabled" cannot be copied or downloaded using ClipNabber.com. Also, if the video is embedded, go to the hosting source to obtain the URL. … (47 comments)
technology: Real Estate Tech Gadgets - Whether Dating or Surfing the Net, Get their Real Names - Tools to Decode Shortened URLs Before You Click the Link
- 07/31/09 02:02 PM
Recently, I have read several ActiveRain posts and articles regarding the use of URL shortening services to spread malicious software. Alerts from McAfee and other security companies note the spread of worm viruses like Koobface on social networking. As an example, it start with a link sent via Twitter to a video. When you click on the link, you are notified that you need to install a missing video plug-in. When you install the plug-in, you are actually installing software that can be used to remotely access your computer for a wide range of improper activities from data theft to spamming … (7 comments)
technology: The Great Debate - Is Social Media a Waste of Time?... My Answer "Yes...It's a BIG Waste of Time"
- 06/23/09 02:59 PM
Recently, I received a telephone call that led to a lengthy discussion about real estate and the use of technology to market and sell homes. The caller had read my ActiveRain blog entitled "The Lafayette Report" and had a pretty good grasp of my passionate views on the use of technology to market and sell real estate. In fact, if you aren't committed to the idea that blogging is good for business, the fact that he read my blog and called me is really what it is all about - that is, it is all about new introductions, great conversations, and developing … (203 comments)
With Warranty Elephant, you enter the warranty information such as purchase information, serial numbers, date of purchase, warranty contact information, expiration dates, etc. into their database and can upload up to two files - photographs, warranty registration cards, … (23 comments)
technology: Website Review - OneSimpleMove.com - Easy Way for Realtors to Add Value - Make the Move Easy with the Resources from this Website
- 06/18/09 03:26 PM
For real estate professionals, we often are judged by how we add value to a sales transaction and how we make it easy for our customers to complete their move. Moving can be stressful. However, with proper planning, a move can be made easy. It all starts with planning and the website www.onesimplemove.com offers great resources for real estate professionals to simplify the moving process for their customers. Here are some useful features from the site: Move Planning Guide - includes Interactive Calendar and Task Lists to Keep Your Move on Track, on Time and on Budget.
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technology: Women's Counsel of Realtors - St. Louis Chapter - Great Opportunity for Professional Development, Networking, Referrals and More
- 06/09/09 03:58 PM
TECHNOLOGY PANEL: On June 4, 2009, I had the pleasure of speaking on a Technology Panel at the monthly luncheon of the Metropolitan St. Louis Chapter of the Women's Counsel of Realtors. The panel (from left to right) included: Dawn Griffin - Circa Properties (real estate blogs) Ryan Shaughnessy - PREA Signature Realty (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Activerain) Karen Goodman - Keller Williams (real estate blogs, Facebook and Twitter) Gary Wasylenko - Coldwell Banker Premier (real estate syndication) OVERVIEW OF TECH TALK: Dawn Griffin provided an extensive overview of blogging and posts on local issues. Karen Goodman captured the essence … (9 comments)
Step 1 - Select template. Step 2 - Use drag and drop features to edit template. Step 3 - Set URL and privacy standards. Step 4 - Copy and paste HTML code or publish directly to your social networks. Interested in learning more about how to use technology to market and sell real estate? Contact Ryan Shaughnessy at PREA Signature Realty at 314-971-4381. Or, visit the Tech Toolbox.
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technology: Interactive Map and Widget - Use Scribble Maps to Create a Mashed-Up Google Map for Your Website or Blog
- 05/12/09 06:12 PM
Need an interactive map for your website or blog? Try www.ScribbleMaps.com. Scribble Maps allows you to create a mashable, interactive Google map. Here are some of the features: Add photographs. Add markers and text. Draw boundaries. Add text. Create a custom widgets. Add interactive map to your website or blog. Send maps by e-map. Interested in unleashing the power of technology to market and sell your home, condominium or loft in Lafayette Square or the other historic neighborhoods of the City of St. Louis, Missouri? Contact Ryan Shaughnessy at PREA Signature Realty at 314-971-4381 or via e-mail to Ryan@PREASignatureRealty.com. Here is … (11 comments)
technology: Tech Support - Supportrix Offers 24/7 Technical Solutions
- 05/08/09 06:10 PM
Now, when you are setting up a new office, you will likely run across networking, print server and other issues. As some know, I am a professed do-it-yourselfer. However, there were networking and printer set-up issues that were simply beyond my level expertise. So, I started out by calling the tech support people at Linksys, Register.com, etc. These technicians were fabulous and were able to walk me through the steps necessary to get my network and e-mail up and running. However, when it came to my local ISP and to my networked color printer/copier, the tech support at the printer manufacturer and at … (8 comments)
technology: Women's Council of Realtors (St. Louis) - Technology Session - June 4, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.
- 05/08/09 04:58 PM
If you haven't been to a recent monthly luncheon meeting of the Metropolitan St. Louis Chapter of the Women's Council of Realtors, you are missing a great educational and networking event. Here are a few benefits of attending: Networking with Other Real Estate Professionals - Network with real estate agents, loan officers, title agents, surveyors, and other service providers at the monthly Business Resource Meeting of the Metropolitan St. Louis Chapter of the Women's Council of Realtors. Informational - Meet real estate sales service providers from ad sales representatives to website designers and others to learn of new products, new pricing, etc. at … (11 comments)
technology: Real Estate Tech Gadgets - Using JotForm.com to Create Interactive Forms for Your Website or Blog
- 04/27/09 06:58 PM
An Overview - Use JotForm to Create Interactive Forms JotForm is an easy to use web based WYSIWYG form builder. No programing or html experience is required. You can use the application to create basic forms such as: Contact Forms Housing Preference Surveys Appointment Scheduling Job Application Event Registration And Much More JotForm's Free Account is Loaded with Easy to Use Features Features include: Easy to use WYSIWYG form builder. Create a form by using 12 pre-set templates or create a new form from scratch. Add different type of fields - textboxes, text areas, drop down menus, file uploads, radio buttons, check … (25 comments)
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