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twitter: 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)

twitter: Real Estate Wordpress Websites by JAM Media Group - 07/26/10 11:28 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 … (4 comments)

twitter: 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)

twitter: 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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twitter: 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)

twitter: 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)

twitter: 8 Ways To Use Photos To Promote Your Business Online - 08/11/09 04:07 PM
8 Ways To Use Photos To Promote Your Business - and best of all, most of them are FREE or LOW COST!
I didn't start out as a photographer, and I still wouldn't consider my photos "professional quality" although I see marked improvement each day. Since I've been in real estate, and especially since I started blogging, I have found that I really enjoy taking pictures of my community, events, and of course, of our listings. And, over the past two years, I have accumulated quite a collection of local photos on my computer which have been extremely useful for our … (141 comments)

twitter: 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)

twitter: 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)

twitter: 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)

twitter: 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)

twitter: How Twitter Can Help You Sell More Real Estate - 05/04/09 11:44 AM
How Twitter Can Help You Sell More Real Estate - Part 1 of a 2 Part Series
I've written several posts in the past few months about how to use Twitter and tools for Twitter but have repeatedly gotten the question, "Can Twitter Help You Sell More Real Estate?" I mean that's why we're all in this business isn't it? To help people buy and sell real estate.
No this isn't some get rich scheme and I'm not going to tell you how to get 2,000 followers today on Twitter. Being successful on Twitter is really about using it as a tool for going back to … (17 comments)

twitter: Today's Twitter Basics For Business Class - A Great Experience! - 04/29/09 06:54 PM
Today's Twitter Basics For Business Class - A Great Experience!
We taught our first social media class in Missoula today on Twitter Basics for Business. It was a Free class at the Missoula Public Library meeting room. We ended up with a good turnout, made new friends, and had a great time. We also were given the opportunity for an interview at a local radio station because of the event.
Read about it and hear the interview here: We Ended Up on the Radio Today Thanks to Twitter!
 
Our daughter Kelsey was allowed to take the day off from school … (13 comments)

twitter: We Ended Up On the Radio Today - Thanks to Twitter! - 04/29/09 06:41 PM
We Ended Up On the Radio Today - Thanks to Twitter - and Our Friend from ActiveRain!

After talking to several people we know who are confused about Twitter and wondering if there is any value to using it if business, we decided to host a free class on Twitter Basics for Business.
We've had a lot of success using Twitter for real estate and have met some amazing people in our community on the site. Our friend from ActiveRain and Twitter, Clint Miller of Real Estate Client Referrals is also in Missoula. He's made more than 17,000 tweets - an amazing … (13 comments)

twitter: Twitter Basics for Business - Free Class 4/29/09 - 04/27/09 10:27 PM
 Twitter Basics for Business April 29th - 11:00 a.m.   Free Class at the Missoula Public Library
Twitter is the Internet's fastest growing social media networking site. Learn how to utilize this tool to:
Promote Your Business Meet Other Local Twitter Users Find Out About Local Events and Breaking Stories We'll provide information to help you:
Learn What to "Tweet About" Identify Twitter Tools to make using Twitter easy & fun Develop a Twitter Strategy Find out how others are using Twitter With Special Guest - Clint Miller @RECR - one of Missoula's most popular Tweeple. Clint will share how he uses Twitter to … (1 comments)

twitter: 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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twitter: Improving Your Life..... One Twitter Application at a Time! - 03/14/09 07:41 PM
 
Have you adopted Twitter yet? If not, is it because you don't see how it could be useful? Or are you just not using Twitter to its full capability? There are hundreds and possibly thousands of applications that you can use with Twitter to help you on this list
comprehensive list of Twitter applications that helps you:
Analyze Twitter - who is following you, who you should follow, and what is your Twitter Influence
Gather Information - Get alerts about Key Words, Monitor News, Weather, What's Hot, What's Not
Build a Network - Meet locals on Twitter, Others in Your … (3 comments)

twitter: 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: 

 
Not Familiar with GrupThink?
Read More: Take a Poll at this Social Networking Site - Grupthink - What do u Think?
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twitter: Twittering In Missoula Montana - What Is That Anyway? - 02/22/09 10:31 AM
I read somewhere that with Twitter, people either love it or they don't get it. There are a few brave souls in Missoula on Twitter but we haven't reached the numbers you see in other areas yet.
I didn't "get" Twitter at first but realized I was hooked last week when I sent my husband the following email on our anniversary to get him to check his Twitter account:
I tweeted at you from the Tweetdeck and blipped you some songs :)
So what is Twitter and Why do you Care?
Simply put, Twitter is a Social Networking and a Microblogging … (9 comments)

twitter: Active Rain Rocks RE Bar Camp Seattle - 02/14/09 06:47 PM
We just returned from RE Bar Camp in Seattle at 2:00 a.m. this morning and are still psyched about the event. We also attended the Bloodhound Event on Thursday afternoon.
Someone described RE Bar as a
"Spontaneous, Eclectic Event of people who are passionate about what they know and are willing to share freely with those that are hungry to know."
That is definitely the case. We were able to meet a lot of fellow Active Rainers and learned about Blogging, Social Media Marketing, SEO, and Websites from the top in the business.
Some of the Speakers included:
Jim Marks … (22 comments)