localism: Scattered Showers: Daily Questions from Our Community - Localism and Staging - 02/03/09 01:39 PM
Today's question comes from Joanne O'Donnell of Chic Home Interiors in Oakland CA.
She writes:
"Do you think Localism will help stagers as much as it helps realtors? Our main marketing is to realtors, not consumers - what do you think?"
Well, Joanne, I'm not a Staging Professional, but as a … (18 comments)
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localism: "How to Write Good Hyper Local Content" - Blog Tips for Rain Drips - 02/03/09 05:56 AM
E-mail Ping-Pong and Inappropriate Content
For the last couple of days, I've been playing 'email ping-pong' with one of our valued members over the issue of what constitutes 'acceptable' or 'inappropriate' content being published on Localism.
Trust me when I say that if you asked 10 ActiveRain members their opinion … (120 comments)
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localism: Localism 'Under Construction' - Please Proceed with Patience! - 01/22/09 05:19 PM
Localism 'Under Construction' Proceed with Patience
Unless you just joined ActiveRain recently, you've obviously noticed a lot of changes. Needless to say, our gifted and tireless Development Staff has been working at neck-breaking speed over the past several months, on everything from re-structuring major portions of platform code, to launching … (85 comments)
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localism: "Finding Your Voice" - Making the Most of Your Sponsored Localism Communities - PART V - 10/01/08 05:43 AM
Welcome to the next installment in our ongoing series "Making the Most of Your Localism Sponsored Communities." We began this journey shortly after the Localism Land Rush, as we raised our glasses high in celebration of our spoils. But quickly, we scratched our collective heads and asked, "We've Just Sponsored … (42 comments)
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localism: MasterMind Call Invite: "What is Localism and How It Can Benefit You!" - 09/18/08 04:37 AM
What Is Localism and How It Can Benefit You
Remember the days when people shopped where they lived, and everyone knew their butcher?
Join the next MasterMind Call on Thursday Septemeber 18th at 9:00am PST to hear Bob Stewart & Rich Jacobson of ActiveRain describe how they are … (69 comments)
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localism: Making the Most of Your Localism Sponsored Community, Part IV - 09/12/08 03:33 PM
Welcome to the next installment in our ongoing series "Making the Most of Your Localism Sponsored Communities." We began this journey shortly after the Localism Land Rush, as we raised our glasses high in celebration of our spoils. But quickly, we scratched our collective heads and asked, "We've Just Sponsored … (38 comments)
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localism: "Stop Wasting Your Time on ActiveRain!" - 09/11/08 01:44 AM
Did I get your attention? Good!....
(Disclaimer: If you have the good fortune of having more business than you can handle, and have no interest in improving your business through effective blogging, simply click on through to the next post)
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localism: "Making the Most of Your Localism Sponsored Communities" - Part Tres - 09/05/08 04:03 AM
Here's the next installment in our ongoing series "Making the Most of Your Localism Sponsored Communities."
(To access the first part in this series, go HERE. Or the 2nd part, go HERE)
So far, we've authored our community descriptions and started to populate our community with good, relevant … (54 comments)
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localism: Making the Most of Localism Sponsored Community, Part Deux - 08/27/08 05:34 PM
Here's the long-awaited second installment in our ongoing series "Making the Most of Your Localism Sponsored Communities."
To access the first part in this series, go HERE.
So you've created a stellar community description that rivals the likes of Chaucer and Balzac. So now what?
Well, it's time to start … (39 comments)
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localism: Making the Most of Your Localism Sponsored Communities, Part One - 08/12/08 07:06 PM
Last week's Localism Land Rush was a resounding success with over 4,000 communities/neighborhoods being sponsored!
But now that all the excitement and hoopla is winding down, several of you have been scratching your heads and wondering,
"What's Next? I've got these communities that I've sponsored, so what do I do now … (66 comments)
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localism: "You've Just Sponsored a Community! - Now What?" - 08/08/08 11:16 AM
Okay, so if you're like many of your fellow ActiveRain members, you've recently been caught up in the Localism Land Rush, and have successfully acquired sponsorship of one or more communities within your market area.
After all the celebrative fireworks and fanfare, perhaps you're left scratching your head and asking yourself, … (98 comments)
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localism: My Blog Got the Boot! - 08/07/08 02:03 AM
It was inevitable.
I mean, seriously, I've been around here for over two years now. I've written over 500 posts.
It's bound to happen sooner or later, right?
My number was up. It was my time.
My blog got the boot.
I wrote a couple of posts about Localism. You've probably … (69 comments)
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localism: All Things Localism - 07/30/08 09:26 AM
A new group was recently formed to serve as a clearinghouse to archive all of the articles published by ActiveRain Staff regarding the New Localism. Here is a link to that group:
The New Localism
In addition, here is a running list of all the articles relevant to the New Localism … (39 comments)
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localism: "Going Loco Over Localism!" - 07/29/08 01:52 PM
Let me begin by saying that this is undoubtedly the LONGEST blog post I have ever written! I apologize in advance, But the subject matter is crucial to gain a better understanding of where we're going...
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localism: What Constitutes 'Approved' Content for Localism? - 07/17/08 02:42 PM
(Note: The following editorial criteria is only being implemented temporarily until Localism is made open to public membership. At that time, a new revised criteria will be provided)
Since the newly revamped Localism was released, and is becoming fully functional, our editorial staff has been busy reviewing and approving articles that … (143 comments)
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localism: "LOCALISM FEATURED" and "MARKET REPORT FEATURED" - 07/15/08 04:12 PM
If you're one of those members who regularly accesses the ActiveRain Blogs Page, and follows the 'Featured' posts that show up on the Dashboard, you've probably been seeing some additional wording in a few of the blog post titles, such as LOCALISM FEATURED and MARKET REPORT FEATURED.
Since we've just recently … (36 comments)
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localism: The New Localism: "Strategies for Sponsorship" - 07/10/08 06:13 PM
With the unveling of the new Localism BETA version, one of the biggest concerns expressed by our members is how the sponsorship of communities and neighborhoods is going to work.
First, it should be made clear that sponsorship of a particular neighborhood or community won't exclude other members from contributing good, … (95 comments)
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localism: "What is Localism?" - 07/10/08 02:53 AM
Localism is the valued point of connection, a place of meaningful interaction. It's where neighbors and local merchants share what's happening in their community. It's people collectively communicating the unique flavor and nuances of where they live, work, eat, and play.
Localism is 'Old-School' in a New World portal. It's … (91 comments)
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localism: Adventures in 1st Time Home Buying: "It's Never Over 'til It's Over!" - 01/03/07 11:57 AM
Welcome once again to ActiveRain and Localism, the cutting-edge internet clearinghouses for current resources on all things real estate. My name is Rich Jacobson, a licensed professional real estate agent in Silverdale, out on the Kitsap Peninsula in scenic Washington State. This is the ninth installment in an on-going series of posts dedicated to helping 1st Time Home … (16 comments)
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localism: Season Greetings, 1st Time Buyers Group! - 12/20/06 10:44 PM
Hey Everyone!
I just wanted to take a moment to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas Holidays and most joyous New Year!
I want to encourage you to check out a recent post from Matt Heaton regarding the pending launch of the consumer side of ActiveRain, Localism.com It will give you some … (0 comments)
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