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social media: Our Friend Clint and the Fight of His Life - 02/19/11 11:53 AM
It is thanks to ActiveRain that I have my friend Clint Miller. We both live in the Missoula area and started blogging on the site in early 2007. We "met" initially through blog comments on each others blog posts. Then when Twitter became popular, we started communicating via "tweets", Facebook, and blip.fm and became friends.
In April of 2009, we finally met "IRL" or in real life at a Twitter class we gave for our community. I noticed immediately that Clint is "the real deal", his real-life personality is just like he portrays online, a fun-loving guy with a heart of … (51 comments)

social media: Real Estate Blogs in Wordpress by JAM Media Group - 05/04/10 08:23 AM
As many of you know, I started a company called JAM Media Group back in January. JAM Media Group is a New Media Marketing Company that provides:
Wordpress Blog/Website Design, Social Media Strategy Development and Training, Custom Facebook Pages, Graphic Design, Logos Professional Video Production and Editing Blog & Social Media Coaching Search Engine Optimization Pay Per Click and Online Advertising General Internet Marketing Custom Wordpress Blog/Websites by JAM Media Group Recent studies show that businesses that blog get 55% more traffic to their websites.
If you’re ready to become a Blogger, we can help! We will help you get … (1 comments)

social media: 40 Ways Business Owners Can Use Twitter To Build Their Business - 01/31/10 01:47 PM
 
As many of your know, we're big fans of Twitter, and here's 40 reasons why from Mickey O'Brien.
 
Via Mickey O'Brien (Certified Business Coach):
Posted on 23. Jan, 2010 by Mickey O'Brien in Business Tips
This week on Facebook I asked “Who should I follow on Twitter” and surprisingly only a few people responded, one in which is an amazing photographer that you may want to follow twitter.com/@steffoush By asking for who should I follow I was opening up opportunities for businesses to connect with me and my large network. I have many biz owners say “What can Twitter do … (0 comments)

social media: The Next Big Marketing Thing -- FourSquare?? - 01/06/10 08:18 AM
 
We've been having fun with Foursquare - Clint wrote a great post about this new social media tool.
 
Via Clint Miller (Real Estate Client Referrals, LLC (RECR)):
Being the mega-geek that I am, I'm more than willing to jump onto any technological geek-fest that seems like it might be fun to do or a cool way of connecting with other people. Some of them I like...some of them, not so much. But, one of the more recent ones that I am really enjoying lately is FourSquare.
FourSquare is an internet based location updater in a game-style format.  Basically, it works … (4 comments)

social media: You Have Facebook and Twitter Accounts - So You're Using Social Media, Right? - 11/30/09 07:00 PM
You Have  Facebook and Twitter Accounts - So You're Using Social Media, Right?
Maybe, but maybe not. The questions becomes - are you getting results? How you use social media is almost as important as whether or not you sign up for an account.
I've heard Social Media being compared to having a gym membership. Once you have a membership you've taken the first step to getting fit. But if you don't work out on a regular basis, you won't see the benefits. There are also strategies you can use to maximize your time at the gym and improve your results.
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social media: How One Lender Used Social Media to "WOW" a Client Today - 10/29/09 03:29 PM
How One Lender Used Social Media to "WOW" a Client Today
We've all experienced delays on closings for one reason or another and they're never fun. But when they happen at the last minute it can cause a lot of stress for all parties involved in the transaction. Well that scenario happened to us this morning.
We had a closing scheduled for 1:00 today with our Buyer who arrived by train at 1:00 a.m. this morning from the East Coast to close on her new home. Her furniture is also scheduled to arrive today.
The sellers of the house she's buying are packed … (59 comments)

social media: Upcoming Social Media Events in Missoula, Montana - 10/21/09 10:39 AM
Upcoming Social Media Events in Missoula, Montana
Social Media Club Missoula started in July of this year and has grown into a group with more than 40 members. We meet the Third Wednesday of every month at the Missoula Public Library at 6:00 p.m. Admission and membership are free. We have some exciting events coming up:
Tonight 10/21/09 - Social Media Club Missoula Meeting: Jeff Mangan from Montana Business is speaking on Social Media Business Strategies in Small Markets / Economies of Scale.
 
November 6, 2009 - Fidos and Felines - a Tweetup for Animeals starting at 7:00 p.m. at The … (4 comments)

social media: Still Think Social Media Is Just a Fad? Think Again. - 08/13/09 11:08 PM
Still Think Social Media Is Just A Fad? Think Again. This video shows the undeniable revolution that is happening with social media. Welcome to the world of "Socialnomics" : Thanks to David Gibbons for sharing this link on Facebook. … (5 comments)

social media: What Does Google Have To Say About Your Sellers? - 07/26/09 07:08 PM
What Does Google Have To Say About Your Sellers?
The world is a different place today, and even if you're not online, you ARE ONLINE. Unless you've been living in a cave for the past 30 years, if someone "Googles" your name, they will likely find someplace where you are mentioned - public documents, meeting minutes for local organizations, boards you serve on, mentions in the newspaper, sports activities, or any number of places. The same is true in real estate for buyers and sellers.

Buyers and Sellers are more Internet savvy than ever. I have had two instances recently where a buyer … (5 comments)

social media: What Type of Social Media User are You? - 07/13/09 11:09 AM
In her book, Groundswell - Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies, Charlene Li defines six types of social media users and the percentage of users that fall into each group.
What type of user are you? What type would you like to be? Or, if you're like me, you're a combination of the types:
Creators 18%
  Publish Blog   Upload Videos   Write Articles Critics 25%
  Post reviews   Comment on blog   Contribute to forum Collectors 12%
  Use RSS feeds   Add tags   Vote for websites Joiners 25%
  Maintain profile   Visit social … (7 comments)

social media: Is Social Media a Double Edged Sword? - 07/11/09 05:09 PM
We view social media as a critical aspect of our marketing strategy and focus a good deal of time and energy implementing our social media plan. This has generated new business for us, helped us make new friends, meet local business leaders, and is an enjoyable part of our day.
Social Media has become an inexpensive way to reach hundreds, thousands, and in some cases, even millions of people in an instant. This is great when you are broadcasting a new blog post to generate traffic to your website or announcing a new listing.
What happens when someone is dissatisfied or … (33 comments)

social media: Montana Twitter Users Gathered at the Missoula Tweetup - 07/09/09 08:13 PM
Missoula had one if its first "Tweetups" in June at The Broadway. The Tweetup was sponsored and organized by Access Realty, Energy 107.5, and Real Estate Client Referrals.
The Tweetup was a great opportunity for people who knew each other on Twitter to meet face to face.
The event was featured on the evening news at KPAX. Jill Valley, the evening news anchor from KPAX, attended the event has been using Twitter since January when she attended the Obama Inauguration in Washington, DC and tweeted the event highlights to viewers.
For Video Highlights of the event, to find out about future events, or for … (0 comments)

social media: Social Media Club Missoula to Hold First Meeting - July 15, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. - 07/07/09 12:49 PM

Social Media Club Missoula to Hold First Meeting 
Social Media Club Missoula
Strategies for Video in Social Media
July 15, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
Missoula Public Library - Downstairs Meeting Room
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The First Meeting of Social Media Club Missoula is set for Wed., July 15th at the Missoula Public Library from 6:00 - 7:30.
Tim Danyo from Imagination Media will talk about Social Video Strategies and we'll discuss future events, elect officers, and generate new ideas. Admission is Free! Please RSVP.
 
The Missoula Social Media Club is looking for help shaping the future … (0 comments)

social media: How Twitter Can Help You Sell More Real Estate Part 2 - 05/05/09 11:53 AM
How Twitter Can Help You Sell More Real Estate - Part 2 of a 2 Part Series
Yesterday I posted a Blog Post entitled, How Can Twitter Help You Sell More Real Estate Part 1 talking about how Twitter can be used as a tool in real estate to help develop and build relationships.
Part 1 Organize the Noise - addressed how to organize the noise on Twitter to make it easier to connect with those people you wish to connect, and how to follow conversations using Tweetdeck. Part 2 Engage and Be Engaging -  which is today's topic discusses the importance of … (6 comments)

social media: The Twouble with Twitter - A Little Monday Fun - 04/06/09 01:26 PM
The Twouble with Twitter - A Little Monday Fun
Happy Monday!
Whether you're new to Twitter or an old pro, I think you'll like this cute video.

By TwitterButtons.com
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social media: Social Media for Our Pets? - 03/17/09 09:52 AM
Social Media for Our Four-Legged Friends Goes Viral
When I first heard that there was Social Media for pets, I thought, that's all we need. But, after checking out a few of the sites, it's actually fun and light hearted. 
CuteAsHell.com
The site that I've been hearing the most about is Cute As Hell. It allows you to create a profile for yourself and add profiles and photos for your pets.
Readers can vote on your pet's "cuteness" and there are also  prizes for going head to head in the Thunderdome. The site allows you to ask pet-related questions, find a shelter, … (6 comments)

social media: Friday Fun: What Is Your Favorite Social Media Site for Real Estate? - 03/13/09 05:49 PM
What is Your Favorite Social Media Site for Real Estate? Click to Place Your Vote from the Selected Items or Add Your Own Site to the List: 

 
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Read More: Take a Poll at this Social Networking Site - Grupthink - What do u Think?
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