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Yesterday I read a post by Bobby Carroll which addressed the issue of abandoned blogs. Thousands of well-intentioned blogs just go belly up and die every day. We wonder where these people go, our fellow professionals, artists, neighbors, friends that we have come to know and admire through their writing. 
This becomes the 100th blog post I have written. There is the story about a pottery class that was split into two sections. One section was assigned making the best clay pot they could. They were only allowed to make one. The other section was assigned with making as many as … (6 comments)
Hi everyone,
I am a litle hesitant to write on this topic. My advice is simple, if you are targeting a keyword with a webpage or blog post make sure the keyword appeard in the content just be careful not to over do it. In a lot of cases SEO beginers are often … (3 comments)
How much actual time do you spend on your blog weekly? Do you truly feel it is important? Do you enjoy blogging? Is the time spent, worth it? Do you consider yourself an addict?
As we walked around Whole Foods looking for organic versions of the stuff we usually eat, my wife, Rocky, incorrectly read the price on some organic chewing gum and I reacted to it in disgust. I don't remember exactly what I said, but it was something like, "That's ridiculous. Why would … (44 comments)
If you've found my blog while searching around the internet, you may have come to a particular article that I wrote about some aspect of real estate. Perhaps you read a market report about sales in Northern Virginia or information about available inventory in a particular Alexandria neighborhood. You may … (14 comments)
Who wants to leave their comfort zone and purposely try something that might not bring them any pleasure? I know I don't, but I know I need to. There' a big difference between want and need. We do what we're comfortable doing including reading on Active Rain.
How oftern do you see a business oppurtunity that seems to put all your dreams and goals in a one stop shop? I think I am a believer of Nouveau Riche Univesrtiy and I was once the most skeptical critic of it. 
"Feed Me....Feeeed Meeee!" RSS Hugger has close to 1700 feeds listed and is picking up speed. I was interested in the real estate population but found myself as if pushing a tray down the buffet line and saw some other interesting feeds to check out. Place your feed at RSS … (4 comments)
I'm good at folding towels. Does that make me a good real estate agent?
So last time, we talked about where to get content to write about and how you should make posts. Now is where the fun part comes in:
It's 7:30 AM. April 30. Erin's birthday (she's two today, and very cute).
Can any one help me out?I have a question about the points on the Blogs.I have posted 4 blogs already and I got 200 points for each.I went back latter to edit my blog and now it tells me that my Blog points were removed.I don't know why they were removed.I … (6 comments)
With the new climate in the real estate world come the self proclaimed gurus and experts on Short sales and REO's. There are seminars popping up all over the country run by people that claim to the top authority on the subject. How is that only a year or two ago … (5 comments)
I just received a comment on my blog about "BPO companies I got a lot of work from". The comment has a time and date but no name. Someone left a anonymous message! It was a message accusing a asset management company for not paying for BPO orders.
I was reading some blogs on Active Rain when I came across one that I especially liked. I decided that I would like to subscribe to his blog. I looked for the button that I always click on to subscribe, but I couldn't find it. I didn't think much about it...I … (11 comments)
I have to admit most of my blogs have been commercially based as I am a commercial realtor and I still don't know how to use HTML.
But I have too, IMHO. I have a Board of Directors meeting this morning and really do not feel like going, however there are topics that will bring a lot of debate an I think that I need to be there. I have opinions on these "HOT" topics and have voiced … (5 comments)
Just wanted to say hello and thanks for all your great comments and support. I've been out of the rain the past two weeks, please stay tuned since I have been busy closing three buyers and listing 2 new sellers. I've been wanting to become more organized, finding time to blog each … (5 comments)
Yes, it's finally happened! I've officially become an Active Rain Groupie! Yesterday my collegue, Eduardo Alvear and I had the honor of meeting Teresa Boardman; master blogger. You may know her from the Active Rain community. Ed and I have been reading her blog since we joined Active Rain. Yesterday she was teaching a … (13 comments)
Many of you may be aware of the recent destructive hacking attacks on several AR Bloggers that totally destroyed their blogs and sites. 
This is a request that members of AR get together in an effort to add new categories to the AR Blog categories that already exist.In the future, I'd like to see a categories like this: RELIGIONPOLITICSRANDOM THOUGHSPERSONAL ADVERTISING WITH JUNK ATTACHED TO MAKE IT LOOK WORTHWHILEONE OF MY RANDOM LISTINGS WORTH 200 … (13 comments)
There was a great blog post I came across this morning that I want to share with you all. It's about getting more exposure for your blog posts and, therefore, building up your profile and getting noticed by more people.
My friend Charles Buell is always very critical of duct tape -- the miracle cure of last century and still a hot commodity today. I have seen everything from the skins of mobile homes and fuel tanks to shoes repaired with the stuff. I always love it when I open a … (10 comments)
Here are some interesting stats on how most business folks say they prefer to receive information and marketing using custom content.
I am new to active rain and I am wanting some testimonials on how blogging has increased your business. I need to break the record in my class for the most comments. So, come on all you blog experts let me hear from you in the next 45 minutes. … (1 comments)
After reading Is it Rude to Have Your Wesite Link On Your Comments by Ken Tracy, I remembered a while back when I got a comment from someone that seemed to be very genuine, well thought out and kind. I happened to be commenting on another post when I noticed that … (13 comments)
Well I was challenged by Ricardo Bueno to write a blog post for 30 days straight. If I missed a day I have to start over from scratch. So I took him up on his challenge. You will start seeing post from me starting next week!Now I have several ideas on … (23 comments)
When you are considering selling your home, make sure that you consider the advice of your Realtor. If your Realtor thinks the home needs to be professionally staged, then consider that as well. The home only has one chance to make a first impression when someone walks through the front door.
Hey everyone! It's been a looooong time since I've blogged on AR. I guess I have grown a little dissillusioned with the format here as I have since started two blogs (insidesanangelo.com - personal, and realtalksanangelo.com - office). Insidesanangelo.com has done really well with the search engines in less than four … (2 comments)
I am designing and writing this post in a way that it gives back. To clarify my intentions, I want to give back to Stage It Forward, and the other Staging Active Rain Groups, and especially the Moderators of those groups (who spend countless volunteer hours reading each and every post), … (18 comments)
I have found a great sorce for Pearland TX news... It is a blog by ROBERT STANTON of the Houston Chronicle. Robert is a reporter for the Chronicle and covers our area... PLease visit his blog at http://www.chron.com/neighborhoods/pearland/ . This is a great way for you to keep up with ALL … (0 comments)
In my last post Who Spilled the Paint? - I highlighted some of the new custom blogs on ActiveRain. The site has become rather colorful lately, and I'm not talking salty language.
Let me introduce you to 2 new friends that I've made while here at Active Rain. These "newbies" are about as far apart geographically that you can get in North America, with one being in British Columbia, and the other being in my "neck of the woods", here in Atlanta, Georgia. … (28 comments)
Interesting fact from the Real Estate Book:
Pamela Brubaker ,Prudential One RealtyReal Estate AgentSales Manager Goshen OfficeManaging Owner:Credit Builders Inc & Indigo Financial Group- Elkhart BranchReal Estate ResumeLicensed Real Estate Broker Associate Indiana Licensed Real Estate Agent, MichiganPrudential Fines Homes SpecialistYahoo Online Sellers Advantage Specialist Prudential Erealty Team MemberHome Buyer Credit Specialist 
I am pleased to announce that I have been selected as a Certified e-PRO Trainer for the National Association of Realtors ePRO Designation. I will be providing e-PRO Workshops throughout Michigan in addition to my other Training, Education, and consulting opportunities. As a Realtor who is out there in the trenches listing … (2 comments)
By Tom Townsend I was recently accepted as a guest Blogger and Technology advice contributor over at the Home Gain Real Estate Blog. Since my back ground is based in the technology sector and I have been actively involved in the Real Estate industry for some time, it made sense for … (0 comments)
Yesterday I was scrolling through blogs posted in the WCR Group and I stumbled on this post: Alphabet Soup - Those Letters After My Name...and the Two Letters You Don't See, by Margaret Rome. I wrote a comment to Margaret basically letting her know that I felt she had touched so many … (4 comments)
With all the buzz surrounding blogs these days, many people wonder if they really need one and if there’s anything to gain from it. Blogs are great tools that allow just about anyone to publish content on the web with a minimum of technical knowledge, but pay attention to what you … (3 comments)
I was talking last week with a couple of fellow speakers/trainers, and had an anvil drop. I always say that when God needs to get a message to me, he needs to drop an anvil because I can be dense sometimes. Well, the anvil was an Internet resource shared with me twice in one … (0 comments)
As I indicated before I left for my trip, I plan to try to start a Carbon County Pa oriented Blog where we all can discuss issues impacting on our county. I expect to be back around the 12th or so - I will get it going and then post it … (0 comments)
Okay, today I made a decision--I volunteered at my office to conduct a series of lessons on websites, blogs and SEO to any agents interested in attending. 
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They're talking about YOU on Agent Genius a national real estate blog!
Hey, check out my blog at janhuchteman.com. It's new so it's a work in progress. Right now we are learning to use our new video cameras to add video to our blogs! … (9 comments)
In the past, I have tried to give advice to my readers on how to get a home sold, how to buy a home, real estate investing, the state of the market... ETC...... >Yawn< I think what this blog needs is a little more spice. I think that what this blog … (5 comments)
Now, there is one SEO strategy that even ordinary folks are using for their own personal needs: blogging. Most people keep a blog nowadays for a number of reasons, chief among them being personal and business-related. Blogging has become a way for people to publish thoughts online no matter how trivial. … (1 comments)
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Once again, Austin, Tx, is a favorite destination for people migrating from other states. Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio also landed in the top ten. "People are running away from unaffordable housing, from the economic slowdown," said Karl Eschbach, a state demographer in Texas. "I would expect Texas to stay … (0 comments)
This may seem like a minor POINT, but often the POINTS that people vye for on Active Rain seem to be more of a concern than the quality of content. Allow me to make my POINT...
Here is a list of your UPPER CUMBERLAND TEAM'S website Directory. Search homes, land, large land tracks, commercial property, lots, industrial and more. 
Are you willing to share just ONE tip? I only ask this because I was there...back in late 2006, joining active rain...was able to partially fill out a profile..including a picture. Then I was stuck. I guess if I was to share one tip, I would tell anyone just joining, to … (33 comments)
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Isn't this a pretty sold sign?
Larry DeGroat, who also blogs from Searcy AR has been my friend for many years. I tease him and tell him that when I first met him his car was filled with flowered car seats and had no room for real estate passengers.
OK, I admit it. I have become a blogging junkie. I have been blogging on ActiveRain for some time now, and I have become obsessed with accumulating points. After all, since ActiveRain is a real estate industry blogging site, at least I feel like I am working when I spend countless hours writing, … (9 comments)
Please be sure to visit the Diva for the two most recent posts.
I just hit 60000 points on Active Rain, now what do I do. I am not a point blogger, I just enjoy reading the blogs and staying in touch with my AR friends. A few listing referrals, a few buyer referrals make it worth it in the grand scheme of things. … (5 comments)
I stumbled upon another great real estate blog last night. I found it through a link from another real estate blog that I view pretty regularly (see how important links are). I had heard of the blog before but never spent much time on it and certainly could not remember where … (11 comments)
<a href='http://www.zolve.com/Member/ozarksagent' target='_blank' ><img border='0' alt='See my profile on Zolve' src='http://www.zolve.com/images/banner_1.gif'/></a> This is an official invite for you to go to another blogging website and read my profile &/or blogs by other realtors and myself on another good site. Steve … (4 comments)
I'm starting to get a number of hits on my website and began to think how I can generate some income from these hits. Even on active rain there are banner ads on the sides that I would assume is generating some income. Does anyone have banner ads on their personal … (4 comments)
Afternoon Friends: I have been dressing up my blogs with some fun photos (maybe you have noticed :) )....Needless to say, I just realized I haven't pointed out to any of you how I am doing that. When I first signed up on active it was a learning curve and I promised … (7 comments)
Today, I spoke on the phone with Margaret Rome from Baltimore. She shared with me that she was doing a presentation tomorrow for the WCR called "What's A Blog Anyway?" I decided to try something that has not been done yet here on our Active Rain Blogs. 
Recently the new www.Century21.ca launched and with that I have been blogging thererather than here. It seems to be working great and rather than duplicate entries I am attempting to import from my other blog rather than the typical cut and paste.
Are you keeping your site fresh and up to date? Constantly updating the content on your site will give it more importance in the search engines's eyes. That's why blogs work.The fact that Google owns Blogger shows just how important Google views fresh content. In fact, after posting on my blog … (9 comments)