quality content: 'Broken Records = Boring Content' - ActiveRain Community Guidelines - 06/11/11 01:12 AM
Back in January of 2008, I began a series of articles here on ActiveRain that served to expand and explain the ActiveRain Community Guidelines. It's one of those things, along with the ActiveRain Terms of Service, that is required reading for new members which they agree to adhere to when signing up for their account. Unfortunately, all to many times, people are rather anxious and eager to get started (can't say that I blame them!), and they tend to skip/skim over these required resources. Now granted, I'll agree that the Terms of Service is a tad bit dry and doesn't make for very exciting … (42 comments)
quality content: "How to Kreate Kwality Kontent" - Blog Tips for Rain Drips - 01/05/08 10:55 PM
Okay, so here goes my broken record impression again.... For those of you who've heard this tune before, and actually GET IT, you have my permission to move on to the next post. I've covered this ground numerous times before. Here's a quick trip down memory lane: "Is Your Blog a Toxic Waste Dump?" "How to Sabotage Your Own Blog!" "Counterfeit Blogging" "Original Content" - Using Your Own Voice in the Rain " Kopy Killers" - Plagiarizers on the Platform In our on-going efforts towards improving overall posting quality, one of the reoccurring problems we encounter here in the Rain are members posting 'Cut & Paste' content … (34 comments)
quality content: "What You Talkin' Bout, Willis?" - Blog Tips for Rain Drips - 12/07/07 12:36 PM
This is the 2nd part in a Series on the "Art of Engagement" which began by asking the fundamental question,.... "Why do we blog?".... Equally as important to that question is "Who are we writing too?" and "What should we say?" It constantly amazes me what some people try to pass off as blogging. As is typical with the newest marketing fads or trends, many folks jump into the blogging fray with both feet and little knowledge/preparation. (If you're new to blogging, might I suggest that you simply 'Lurk' for a while, and casually observe. Take notes. Read articles by the Top Point Leaders in your respective State. Check out the writers who are heavily subscribed. … (66 comments)
quality content: Winners of the ActiveRain "Carnival of Content" Round 3 for Staging Professionals - 08/22/07 11:50 AM
This past week's "Carnival of Content" contest for Staging Professionals attracted some really excellent entries from among our Stager members. All of the judges commented on the high quality of writing from our contestants and how challenging it was to select the Top 3 winners. Before we announce the Round 3 Winners, let's briefly recap the rationale behind the Carnival of Content contests: Mission Statement: The ActiveRain "Carnival of Content" is a monthly contest to challenge, encourage and foster better and improved quality writing from among our membership. This contest will accomplish several goals: provides greater quality articles of enhanced value for Localism/Consumers challenges and fosters individual improvement in blog writing provides excellent examples of … (30 comments)
quality content: My Dog ate My Blog! - 08/14/07 03:10 AM
I know I was way past overdue. I mean, seriously, how can anyone expect to attract consistent traffic and readership to their blog if they're not consistently posting good, quality content articles on their blog? Afterall, it's not 'Rocket Science!' (which is really fortunate for me cuz' I totally sucked at science in school!) (Note: Neither of these dogs are mine. Real men don't 'dress' their pets) I scrambled mentally for a list of reasonable excuses to justify my belated posting: "I've been REALLY busy with my real estate business lately" - Okay, this seems like a legitimate reason. But it's not like I'm completely swamped or overwhelmed. I could make the … (68 comments)
quality content: Carnival of Content: Winners of Round Two - 07/30/07 10:56 AM
This weeks "Carnival of Content" for Loan Officers and Mortgage Lenders was perhaps one of the most difficult and challenging competitions to judge. Seriously, everyone who submitted an entry for this round deserves to be a winner in their own right. As anticipated, the contestants from among our Mortgage members really raised the bar on quality blog writing, making the job of determining this weeks winners extremely difficult for our panel of distinguished judges. But before we announce the 2nd Round Winners, let's briefly recap the rationale behind the Carnival of Content contests: Mission Statement: The ActiveRain "Carnival of Content" is a twice monthly contest to challenge, encourage and … (35 comments)
quality content: Carnival of Content: Round Two Submission Deadline - 07/27/07 12:26 PM
The deadline for submitting your entry into Round Two of The Carnival of Content contest is tonight, July 27th, at Midnite (PST). Go to the Carnival of Content Round Two Group, and submit your entry Winners will be announced on Monday morning, July 30th. For complete details on this contest, go here. Remember, Round Two is for Loan Officers and Mortgage Lenders only. The subject/topic you need to write about is "Fixed Rate Loans versus ARM Loans: Which is Better?" For any additional questions or clarifications, contact Rich Jacobson by e-mail at rich@windermere.com UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! This just in....in addition to the 1000 points, the 1st … (14 comments)
quality content: ActiveRain Carnival of Content: Round 2 - Loan Officers/Mortgage Lenders - 07/23/07 11:39 AM
UPDATE! There's been a change to the topic/subject for this weeks Carnival of Content. After discussion with several prominent members, the topic/subject is being changed to "ARMS vs. Fixed Rate: Which is Better?" I apologize if this has caused any inconvenience, but we want to ensure the greatest amount of participation in this initial round. We will re-visit the Mortgage Fraud topic in a later contest. Thanks! If "Content is King!" then it's time for Elvis to enter the building! Announcing Round Two of the ActiveRain Carnival of Content - Loan Officers/Mortgage Lenders With nearly 40,000 members and growing daily, ActiveRain has become an amazingly successful and valuable network for real estate … (71 comments)
quality content: ActiveRain "Carnival of Content" Contest - 07/11/07 12:36 AM
They tell us that "Content is King!" With over 37,000 members and growing daily, ActiveRain has become an amazingly successful and valuable network for real estate professionals. One of the best ways we can ensure the continued growth and benefits of this platform is to strive towards contributing quality content. Never before has the need and demand for good quality, original content, consumer-oriented, real estate-relevant articles been more pronounced than now. (Wow! That was a 'mouthful!) Hence, the ActiveRain "Carnival of Content" - a twice monthly contest to challenge, encourage and foster better and improved quality writing from among our membership. This contest will accomplish two goals: provide greater quality … (93 comments)
quality content: Writing Quality Content - 04/09/07 01:49 PM
Our topic this week is "Writing Quality Content." Rather than re-invent the wheel, I thought I would start off the discussion with some required reading of a few past articles on the subject: Original Content - "Using Your Own Voice in the Rain" Turning Your ActiveRaindrops into a Tidal Wave! 5 Ways of Building a Better Blog - (good points on content) The Secret to Developing Real Estate Blog Content Real Estate Blog Writing 101 Local Yokel - "Creating Good Consumer Content" Writing Effective Blog Articles Sure Fire Formula for a Successful Blog Post 7 Crucial Tips to Developing Real Estate Blog Copy that gets Read! Okay, that's enough for now! Many of these articles are … (13 comments)
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Back in January of 2008, I began a series of articles here on ActiveRain that served to expand and explain the ActiveRain Community Guidelines. It's one of those things, along with the ActiveRain Terms of Service, that is required reading for new members which they agree to adhere to when signing up for their account. Unfortunately, all to many times, people are rather anxious and eager to get started (can't say that I blame them!), and they tend to skip/skim over these required resources.
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