search engine: All the BEST Search Engines Piled into ONE! - 09/05/08 11:11 AM
Google is the dominant search engine today -- yes you also hear about Yahoo and of course you have the America Online and MSN
But there are other search engines if your not having any luck finding what your looking for.
Ask.com is still a user friendly search site to ask a … (5 comments)
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search engine: Another way To Increase Website Traffic - 08/25/08 09:28 AM
I was introduced to a new ideaof social bookmarking, I got the website url here at active rain. Here is the concept, in case you are unfamiliar with it:I am sure the majority of you use your favorites list or bookmark websites. That list can grow quickly, and can only be … (4 comments)
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search engine: The New Wave Of Internet Searching...YOU NEED TO READ THIS!!! - 08/07/08 09:33 AM
OK...I saw a story on these guys on CNN other day...and scoffed at it. Now, Im choking on my own scoff...
Have you checked out www.cuil.com yet? Cuil was started by a couple of upstarts that used to work at that other huge search engine that everyone is sooo concerned about......(Thier … (18 comments)
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search engine: Baby Steps For Registering More Website Domains - The More The Better - 08/05/08 01:13 PM
When it comes to creating a website or registering a domain name, many agents aren't really sure where to start.
A site called http://www.uSAVEdomains.com helps beginners get up and running the same day.
Same day!!?? Yes. You can buy a domain name and start creating your new website in about 15 … (3 comments)
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search engine: Tips For Getting More Online Buyers - 08/01/08 02:05 PM
Many agents might already have a website up and running that they are paying $30 per month.
But did you know that you can create a website through a "templated program" very easy for less money?
One of the tricks I do is I have about 3 websites that I maintain … (7 comments)
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search engine: Why cuil.com is not cool (for now!) ? - 07/29/08 12:06 PM
Google Killer launched ???!!!
I am sure many people must have heard or tried about Cuil.com . It's a new search engine developed by Google's ex-employees . The founders claim that with an index of 120 billion web pages, it's larger than even Google. Cuil is said to be more efficient and shows longer entries and images … (19 comments)
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search engine: Does Repeating a 'Keyword' Push You Up In The Search Engines? - 07/27/08 02:51 PM
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search engine: Marketing a blog traditionally - How do you get the word out? - 07/01/08 09:41 PM
A blog is about internet marketing, using search engines to find you or me. We are all about SEO, SERP, links, keywords, H1-H6 titles, meta descriptions, meta titles, alt tags, HTML code.
I was in an agent's office today and asked him to look at my blog - my outside AR … (16 comments)
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search engine: I am new to Active Rain and need some help - 06/21/08 01:56 PM
I joined because I thought it might help my natural positioning in the search engines so that I could reduce my costs with pay per clicks. Since joining I have found a tremendous amount of other benefits see Brad Andersohn's 10 Top Excuses to Be On ActiveRain. It sums it … (71 comments)
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search engine: Website Feedback - 06/16/08 11:39 PM
I recently posted a blog asking for advice about which web hosting company to use. I research all of the suggestions and decided onrealtysoft.com. I value the feedback form Active Rain members and would love input on my website, and search engine optimization. Feel free to take a look at the preliminary … (7 comments)
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search engine: RE/MAX is the most searched for Real Estate company on the internet. - 06/11/08 01:48 PM
A recent article at MarketingPilgrim.com shows that RE/MAX is the most searched for real estate company on Google. The article, which talks about how to best use an internet marketing technique known as Search Engine Optimization (SEO), shows that RE/MAX beats all of it’s competitors including CENTURY 21, Prudential, Coldwell Banker, … (6 comments)
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search engine: A Bulletproof SEO Strategy for Real Estate Professionals - 06/11/08 12:14 PM
Hello, REALTORs! It seems as if everyone on the internet these days is talking about SEO. Search Engine Optimization is the practice of optimizing your site or blog to perform better in search engines. There are literally thousands of techniques that you can try to tweak and optimize your site. However … (3 comments)
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search engine: Try Out a Service to Let You List and Syndicate - 06/10/08 08:12 AM
To Agents, Brokers, Investors, Property Managers, Landlords, and anyone that has a property that you are trying to sell/rent. Please visit http://www.investorsloungeonline.com/ and try out our service for free. We offer our members to list properties, create a single property website once and then have them posted on leading online marketplaces (i.e … (6 comments)
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search engine: Pay Per Click (PPC) vs Natural Search .. Which One Should You Use? - 05/28/08 01:37 PM
A high, "natural" or organic site ranking is imperative to your site's success. There is another option, however, to increase site traffic: paid per click ads. Let's look at how these forms of advertisement differ from one-another.
Surf to google.com and search for something of interest-chances are, you'll see relevant, natural … (10 comments)
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search engine: Google factory tour - 05/24/08 02:11 PM
For those of you who are interested in Google's vision regarding providing access to pretty much every aspect of the digital information surrounding us and in the search product developments in general, the video below is a great source of insight. It's over 2 hours long. The first hour and a … (5 comments)
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search engine: How Google Page Ranks Affect Your Website? - 05/22/08 09:38 AM
How Google Page Ranks Affect Your WebsiteIt's true that only members of Google's inner circle understand the full intricacies of the Page Rank (PR) system. However, you don't have to be part of that elite group to acquire a sense of what PR is all about and where it fits into … (9 comments)
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search engine: Causes for Decline of Trivial Search Engines - 05/20/08 02:18 PM
new blog
The
success of a Search Engine lays
on the criteria the Search Engine sets, to the entry of websites under
them
Every
Search engine has its own
rules and regulations in maintaining their database. The
procedures that
are followed differ and that leads to fluctuation in their performance.
The … (1 comments)
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search engine: How To Get Targeted Traffic To Your Site Instantly By Knowing the KEY Dissimilarities Between Google and Yahoo and NOT Pay a Dime! - 05/15/08 12:20 PM
blog
As
the
search engine
wars heat up between Google and Yahoo it's quite interesting to grasp
the
dissimilarities and comparisons between the two. Yahoo was
the lustrous star of internet until a few years back but then Google
has overpowered it in terms of search popularity. Yahoo grew … (6 comments)
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search engine: Last weeks blog postings - - 04/30/08 11:32 AM
While I try to get a fresh piece of content here every now and then, I also post 3-5 items on my main company blog almost every week. Here is a recap of the last week on my other blog:
123 Guide to Google Gadgets
A lot of people think they have … (1 comments)
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search engine: Orange County Local Paper Distribution - 04/25/08 10:52 AM
Hi Everyone,
Attached is a map that shows you were the following Real Estate Sections will be circulated: OC Homes North, OC Homes South, OC Homes Coast and Irvine World News. If you needed to targtet a specific area then this should be very helpful for your marketing campaign. If you need … (0 comments)
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search engine: Tip to Increase Your Organic Search Results, and it is FREE! - 04/24/08 12:49 PM
Hi Everyone,
I work with a lot of clients for advertising, PR, and online. Although I can't reveal some of my clientele I can tell you some tricks of the trade that we do together to help with your organic search. I have one client who had laughable traffic. By laughable traffic, this … (9 comments)
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search engine: Surprising Ways to Damage Your Search Engine Rankings…Here’s How to Out-Smart the Big Boy’s - 04/19/08 10:54 AM
search engine
I
really love listening to many SEO podcasts
and reading several articles regarding SEO
and organic rankings to know
what’s "HOT" and what’s "NOT".
While analyzing about Search Engine
Optimization and website rankings, I came to know that there are some Mistakes Hurting Search Engine Rankings
considerably.
… (9 comments)
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search engine: The Lowdown on Pay-Per-Click or PPC Advertising - 04/18/08 04:55 PM
Pay-per-click or PPC advertising is one of the most popular advertising methods in the internet. Ever since the dawn of the internet era, the business industry has been making use of internet advertising to replace the more expensive conventional advertising methods like TV commercials and newspaper ads.With online advertising such as … (10 comments)
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search engine: 1000 watt blog - 04/15/08 10:26 AM
Hi Everyone,
Always cool to check out this site if you want to read more real estate blogs. Anyway, this is a really cool blog site that I stumbled across. When you go to this blog, look to the left and click on Real Estate 2.0. This is has a lot of … (1 comments)
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search engine: What would you like to Green today? Find out how at Greenyour.com - 04/14/08 06:00 PM
This site is pretty cool and I stumbled upon it today over at Treehugger. It is www.greenyour.com. You can find out how to green anything here by just typing what it is into this beta search engines site. So you if you want to find out how to green your door, … (8 comments)
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search engine: Active Rain ranks high on search engines. - 04/11/08 12:22 PM
I'm amazed at the high ranking Active Rain posts receive when doing a search for web sites through a search engine.
Many times the Active Rain members post receive higher rankings then their personal web sites do.
But what really amazes me is the fact that majority of the Real Estate "Professionals" … (24 comments)
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search engine: Real Estate 2.0 - 04/11/08 11:51 AM
Hi Everyone,
I'm always amazed at how many sites are out there and how much information is readily available. It's truly mind boggling. Anyway, this is a really cool blog site that I stumbled across. When you go to this blog, look to the left and click on Real Estate 2.0. This … (3 comments)
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search engine: ARE THERE ANY BENEFITS TO DIRECTORY SUBMISSION ?? - 04/10/08 10:19 AM
When you launch your website what is the first thing you look for? Search engine visibility, right? With zillions of businesses crowding the website, it occasions no surprise that each business is competing for high rankings in search engines that are considered important.
For those trying to promote their websites would … (3 comments)
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search engine: Orange County Property Taxes - 04/10/08 09:47 AM
Will Orange County go bankrupt again now?
Property tax due Thursday; collections $91 million behind
April 8th, 2008 · 25 Comments · posted by Jon Lansner/O.C. Register columnist
Attention property owners: Taxes due Thursday!
Apparently, the message isn't getting through. (Or folks have some financial problems.)
O.C. Tax Collector reports that through April 5, $3.3 billion … (0 comments)
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search engine: Technorati Listing - 04/09/08 04:55 PM
http://www.technorati.com/account/blogs/postclaim?url=http://www.activerain.com/jlastete&claimcode=jptswrz2
Technorati is a blogging community that generates a significant amount of volumized blog hits. In order to have your website viewed by Technorati, the code listed above must be added to your site after you register with Technorati.
… (0 comments)
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search engine: Simplest Way to Organize All of Your Contacts - 04/03/08 04:46 PM
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to share a site that has made life a lot easier as far as organizing contacts, phone numbers and even birthdays. The best part, it's free! www.plaxo.com. Works with Mac or PC, you can upload all of your hotmail and gmail contacts, and upload them onto your … (1 comments)
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search engine: Loan Workouts? - 04/03/08 10:34 AM
Hi Everyone,
I have the good fortune of encountering mortgage and real estate professionals on a daily basis to help them generate more business by various types of advertising. One of my clients shared a story of a loan workout or, at this point, loan workouts that they have funded.
Here is the … (0 comments)
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search engine: DotHomes.com - The Overview - 04/02/08 06:07 PM
DotHomes.com[1] is a real estate search engine. Founded in mid 2006, DotHomes is equity backed by three of Europe's leading early-stage venture capital groups.[2] It has won several awards and accolades.[3]
Referred to as a 'Google of real estate', [4] DotHomes allows home seekers across the US, UK and South Africa to … (1 comments)
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search engine: Interesting ARticle on Low-End Buyers - 04/02/08 02:46 PM
Half of last year's low-end homebuyers are upside down
April 2nd, 2008 · 3 Comments · posted by Jeff Collins
Zillow.com reports that about half of the Orange County homeowners who bought homes last year at the bottom three-fifths of the price spectrum owe more for their mortgage than their home is now … (2 comments)
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search engine: Improve Search Engine Ranking: Use Your Keyword Phrase in HTML - 04/01/08 11:57 AM
If you were following along last week you noticed that we looked a bit at some of the Google operators. sit: and allintitle: Today I'll introduce you to another operator - "all in text" You can use this operator by going to www.google.com and typing in allintext: followed by your … (4 comments)
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search engine: REO Information for Agents - 04/01/08 11:21 AM
Hi Everyone,
Although I have a real estate license, I am not a practicing real estate agent so I receive all kinds of emails pertaining to real estate agents that may or may not help you. Nonetheless, I wanted to share some information I received regarding REOs. Check it out and let me … (4 comments)
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search engine: 12 Search Engine Optimization Tips - 03/31/08 10:15 PM
12 Search Engine Optimization Tips
Search engines want to feed searchers the best information and so do you.
Make sure you have the most content, feature it in a search engine friendly site, and then start to build your link popularity over time.
SEO does not have to be … (8 comments)
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search engine: Here is my Technorati Profile - 03/31/08 02:13 AM
Technorati is like an Internet search engine for searching blogs. Technorati looks at tags that authors place on their websites to catalog them for finding the most relevant results.
Technorati is a proponent for the use of open source technology. Technorati is said to be the be all of the blogosphere; … (0 comments)
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search engine: cool real estate news website - 03/26/08 02:58 PM
Hi Everyone,
www.patrick.net This is a very, very solid site. Now this might not be the news real estate agents want to read but I think everyone should be cognizant of the different views. This site has info about why it's a bad time to buy and some blogs on the Housing … (7 comments)
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search engine: April is Around the Corner - 03/26/08 01:29 PM
Hi Everyone,
I work with many different real estate professionals and loan officers in Southern California and it's good to hear from most of them that everything is starting to pickup despite the media buzz. Particularly homes in the $300,000 - $400,000 price in Southern California. I have heard that these homes … (1 comments)
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search engine: Open-Realty -- Other Users and A Tip - 03/24/08 09:21 PM
Anyone else out there using Open-Realty? Its a free, open-source content management solution for real estate companies (note: I am in no way involved with Open-Realty or any webhosting company that offers Open-Realty as a part of their product suite -- I'm just a user).
I've really found it to be pretty … (8 comments)
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search engine: new look for the website - 03/14/08 04:51 PM
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to update that we updated the look of our website too, www.ocrealestatefinder.com. Definitely go and check it out. The website has a cleaner look, much more user friendly interface and a more modern layout. The site will also be promoted as www.ocregister.com/realestate and they are in the … (1 comments)
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search engine: Inc. Magazine Great Marketing Article - 03/13/08 01:52 PM
Inc. magazine had a great write up on marketing in the digital age in their February issue. They also have an article about the effectiveness of viral video marketing. I would be curious as to how a real estate agent could somehow incorporate youtube into a marekting plan. Anyway check out … (2 comments)
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search engine: Orange County Market - 03/13/08 01:09 PM
Hi Everyone,
I think this is a positive sign that the market is flat for the month of February and not declining. Hopefully this will continue and then gradully grow. I think it's possible since rates are still pretty favorable. We are still far from double digit rates. This article as from … (0 comments)
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search engine: PolyCola.com...Coolest Search Engine Ever... - 03/10/08 01:23 PM
I just had to share this...
www.polycola.com (Formerly www.gahooyoogle.com) I tripped over this site a long while ago...back when it was still GahooYoogle. I guess the lawyers for Google and Yahoo had them shut down, but the originator is back with a new version. It's a search engine that posts the results of … (7 comments)
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search engine: Local Searches - 03/10/08 11:53 AM
Hi Everyone,
It's no secret that more and more people are going online to find what they want, to do research, etc. Localized search is becoming more and more common. We are experiencing a new paradigm in the business world - that paradigm is the web. People expect a website now for any … (0 comments)
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search engine: Brand-focused brokers can stay on top-of-mind with customers - 03/07/08 05:21 PM
Hi Everyone,
I had someone email a request for a coy of my article. They were referred tome and heard about this article I wrote on building brand equity. I just forwarded it to the person. I thought I would share the article here. the magazine that it was published in, the … (1 comments)
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search engine: Marketing Tips - 03/07/08 02:59 PM
Hi Everyone,
Make sure when you do your marketing, especially for print, have a call to action. I mean it could be anything. Give away something for free. I always advise real estate agents to give away free tips on how to rebuild credit, tips on moving, what to look for in … (3 comments)
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search engine: New linking site qassia.com invitation only, see post - 03/06/08 02:53 PM
http://tregco.qassia.com/
this is in beta and promoted by MAMA which is a great search engine, it is by invitation only so you must go tothe link above, then you can put in your website and get geographically linked in. http://tregco.qassia.com/
I highly recommend this and once again it is first come first serve … (1 comments)
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search engine: Rates Today? - 03/06/08 01:09 PM
Mortgage professionals. Please fill me in. Why is the bond going down and mortgage rates continue to increase today. I thought the opposite would happen. Is this because of the increase in the Conforming limits. Also, I heard that EA1, EA1, and EA3 no longer exist? I guess we are back … (2 comments)
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search engine: Help Me With Email Marketing Suggestions - 03/06/08 12:45 PM
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to get some feedback as to what email software you have been using for your campaigns? I wanted to get actual feedback from real users. The current company I am using increased their rates dramatically so I want to check out other options. They were web based, so … (2 comments)
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search engine: Cool house in Newport Heights in the east area of Costa Mesa - 03/06/08 12:09 PM
Hi Everyone,
Although I have my real estate license, this is not my listing. The owner is a good friend and he just listed his house. I have to admit the house is amazing. It has a very modern feel, and a lot of upgrades. This is quite the bachelor pad.
Below is … (1 comments)
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search engine: This is a cool article... - 03/04/08 06:13 PM
Hi Everyone,
A real estate agent sent this to me. I think it's very impressive, shows a strong sense of dedication and just an all round gutsy move to do what this guy has done. I am attaching the article and video link that he sent me. Check it out.
Ron Anderson check … (1 comments)
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search engine: Cool New Look for 2008 - 03/03/08 08:26 PM
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to share with you some changes we made to our Real Estate Section. We completely updated our look for some of our sections, and we changed the names too. Below is a quick summary with a link previewing the new look which will be launched soon:
- Coastal … (0 comments)
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search engine: OC Homes - 03/03/08 02:11 PM
Hi Everyone,
I can honestly say - finally! We have a great new fresh look for our real estate section that will be coming soon. Hare is an exclusive preview of what the new covers will look like OC Homes Coast which is the new name for Coastal Living. The branding campaign … (0 comments)
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search engine: Secret Trick To Get The Search Engine Spiders To Your Blog or Website - 03/03/08 01:26 PM
Some may know about this, but most won't. So congratulations on finding this particular blog post. You are at the right place at the right time. : )
All we ask is that if you find our tip below helpful, please blog about it so that other realtors can learn about it and please bookmark … (3 comments)
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search engine: Made to Stick - 03/03/08 01:18 PM
Hi Everyone,
I always like to share books that I come across that will help you with your business, even if it's not the real estate business, but business in general.
I came across this book called "Made to Stick" by Chip Heath and Dan Heat. The book will give you ideas on … (0 comments)
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search engine: BPOs - 02/28/08 12:43 PM
Hi Everyone,
You may or may not find this helpful if you are interested in performing BPOs to acquire REO Listings. I received this via email and I thought I would pass the information along. I'm not affiliated with this company and I have never used them, however, I thought the information … (2 comments)
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search engine: phone tip... - 02/27/08 10:49 AM
Hi Everyone,
If you are setting up a lot of print advertising in different magazines, papers or even online you should try to use different numbers for tracking purposes. For instance in Irvine, a real estate professional can advertise in the OC Register, The Daily Pilot, Coast Magazine, Craig's List and Realtor.com … (2 comments)
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search engine: what's the good word this morning - 02/26/08 11:22 AM
This is a great writing article that I stumbled across. Check it out.
Are your sales letters going on five pages long? Do you pepper your prose with such corporate clichés as "empower," "paradigm" and "synergy"? Take your last piece of marketing writing - a sales letter, proposal or brochure - … (1 comments)
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search engine: well, well....i hope nobody has a case of the "monday's" to quote Office Space - 02/25/08 06:06 PM
Hi Everyone
Finally we have some sunshine in South Orange County. Over the weekend I felt that Irvine turned into either Pittsburgh or Seattle with all the rain. The only thing worse about the rain in Southern California would be the drivers that are clueless as to how they should drive in … (0 comments)
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search engine: Borders is your friend - 02/22/08 11:17 AM
Anytime I need ideas, I always go to Borders to glance thourgh the magainzes. Pick up a recent copy of a local homes magazine at Borders. Look through. Do you notice anything? Do you see how all the ads start to look the same?
Sameness = boring! And, one thing I can … (6 comments)
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search engine: we want you to be in a position to succeed - 02/22/08 11:02 AM
Hi Evceryone,
The readership for the community papers, and the Saturday Homefinder below:
Homefinder ● Tabloid sized section ● Total distribution: 313,000 ● Delivered every Saturday to all Orange County Register subscribers · Deadline: Monday prior to publication
South County Living ● Tabloid sized section ● Total distribution: 83,000 ● Delivered every Thursday … (1 comments)
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search engine: we want you to be in a position to succeed - 02/22/08 11:00 AM
Hi Evceryone,
I wanted to share something we are offering with triple the value for a quarter of the price.
To take advantage of these packages, you have to pick each of the three papers for a six week period. You can mix and match any of these sizes but we need you … (0 comments)
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search engine: Well what's going on - 02/22/08 10:38 AM
Typical scenario is that a man may ask his wife for the sports pages. The wife might zero in on the entertainment section. Entrepreneurs may want the business section. Gossip mongers may pick up the society pages. And so on.
But, nobody reads the entire paper. In fact, hardly anybody opens up more than … (1 comments)
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search engine: Tips to Drive Traffic to Your Website - 02/19/08 06:12 PM
If you are interested in maximizing your web presence, Web Full Circle, a web design and marketing company in Charlotte, North Carolina, welcome the opportunity to assist you.
Before considering our company, we thought to provide a couple of tips relative to increasing the value of your website both directly and indirectly. Believe us the impact … (3 comments)
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search engine: Wow! - 02/18/08 11:37 AM
Hi Everyone
Well we can start to have a positive outlook for 2008 now in the Southern California real estate market with the increase in the conforming limit. We want to show our support for this positive change in the business by making sure you get positive results with an affordable marketing … (0 comments)
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search engine: Here is something truly special - 02/15/08 05:43 PM
Hi Everyone
Well we can start to have a positive outlook for 2008 now in the Southern California real estate market with the increase in the conforming limit. We want to show our support for this positive change in the business by making sure you get positive results with an affordable marketing … (0 comments)
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search engine: Here is something truly special - 02/15/08 04:53 PM
Hi Everyone
Well we can start to have a positive outlook for 2008 now in the Southern California real estate market with the increase in the conforming limit. We want to show our support for this positive change in the business by making sure you get positive results with an affordable marketing … (0 comments)
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search engine: Here is something truly special - 02/15/08 04:51 PM
Hi Everyone
Well we can start to have a positive outlook for 2008 now in the Southern California real estate market with the increase in the conforming limit. We want to show our support for this positive change in the business by making sure you get positive results with an affordable marketing … (0 comments)
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search engine: This is SO Funny...I had to share - 02/14/08 12:57 PM
I really do work you guys. In between tasks I was reading non-real estate related articles. This one had me laughing! In short: its about waiting for an important call, which we are all familiar with combined with a hilarious cause and effect chain of events. If this reference isn't clickable, click on … (0 comments)
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search engine: We got the conforming increase we wanted! - 02/14/08 11:25 AM
The Mortgage Meltdown could mean potential savings for a lot of people. It's no secret, on the news and read about it in just about any newspaper you pick up. It is "The Mortgage Meltdown" and someone even made a website dedicated to this called http://www.mortgageimplode.com/. Unless you have been living … (0 comments)
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search engine: What's happening at the OC Register right now! - 02/13/08 04:02 PM
Are you looking for affordable, result driven advertising solutions? Are you looking for advertising that is a true investment and not an expense? In other words, advertising that will generate results by having prospective buyers call you or to show prospective sellers to list with you?
At the Orange County Register, we … (0 comments)
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search engine: We are doing something positive for real estate professionals, and I can prove it! - 02/13/08 01:31 PM
Literally, we just came out of our sales meeting. Our Real Estate department has been rallying here to support our Realtors and give them something to help them grow their business for 2008, generate prospects with result driven advertising.
We all know a lot of you have been looking for viable advertising solutions for 2008. … (0 comments)
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search engine: Finally some good news! - 02/13/08 01:08 PM
Literally, we just came out of our sales meeting. Our Real Estate department has been rallying here to support our Realtors and give them something to help them grow their business for 2008, generate prospects with result driven advertising.
We all know a lot of you have been looking for viable advertising solutions for 2008. … (0 comments)
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search engine: Having Problems with Search Engine Optimization? Here's a Free Diagnostic Tool - 02/13/08 11:48 AM
Our website recently took a plunge in its ranking on Google. We've been working to correct the problem and came across a great resource at www.seodiagnostic.com. It's a free diagnostic tool for SEO.
The site is easy to use, you just enter the website you are trying to optimize and the site … (22 comments)
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search engine: Tips For Increasing Your Search Engine Ranking - 02/12/08 10:03 AM
This blog is not only for realtors, but also for all the other businesses associated with the sale of a home or repair of a home.
One of the ways I mentioned before about helping get your website higher in the search engine rankings is to create free classified ads about your … (0 comments)
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search engine: Cheap Insurance Policy for your Laptop or Desktop - 02/11/08 04:38 PM
I was talking with one of my Realtor friends, and I was floored to know that she neglected to backup any of her work. Her laptop just simply died on her. She had a repair shop check it out, and they said her computer can be fixed, however, all of her … (0 comments)
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search engine: Sick of those long URLs? - 02/11/08 01:05 PM
I stumbled across a great site that takes your long URLs and makes them into something tiny and more manageable. The site you should check out is www.tinyurl.com. Basically you paste a long URL and within seconds it will convert the URL into something that is more manageable. The URL does … (3 comments)
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search engine: Interesting Link on Blogging for Business - 02/11/08 11:41 AM
Hi Everyone,
This is for the agents that think blogging is a waste of time. Attached is a link from LA Times about agents generating business from their blogs. Aside from the business prospects, this helps with your ranking in the organic search since this is new content. New content, ultimately, helps … (2 comments)
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search engine: Positive Changes for the Conforming Limit - 02/08/08 01:09 PM
Orange County is moving closer and closer to cheap mortgages. We are on the verge of having a 70% increase from $417,000 to $706,250 increase in the conforming limit. However, from what I understand that this loan limit is going to be temporary and would expire at the end of 2008. … (0 comments)
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search engine: Tips on how people can find your website - 02/07/08 11:19 AM
Here are some common questions I get from clients
How do I get more clicks? The focus needs to be on keywords and placement to increase your ad exposure by adding keywords and site placements to your ad groups.
How do I increase my clickthrough rate (CTR)? Ad quality is critical. By refining … (2 comments)
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search engine: Things are heating up in the OC that's for sure - 02/06/08 04:03 PM
We all know that the market is changing, however, how will prospects find you? Right now, is the time to prepare. If the conforming limit increases to $650,000 or even $700,000 that is great news for people looking to purchase. Why? Because the conforming rates are about 1.000% lower than jumbo … (0 comments)
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search engine: Top Tips To Getting On 1st Page of Google - 02/06/08 02:00 PM
Todays blog deals with helping Realtors around the U.S., but also help your clients.
WaldosPost.com can also help your sellers sell some of their old furniture &/or appliances. Even used cars.
It's not just for real estate. But realtors placing free classified ads for their listings and also to promote their website are finding … (1 comments)
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search engine: How do you generate webtraffic? - 02/06/08 01:47 PM
If you are looking for an overview to generate webtraffic, then I can assist you. Most people don't realize a method does, in fact, exist as to how people find your site and how search engines rank your site. True, nobody knows the exact method or algorithm, however, methods still exist … (1 comments)
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search engine: Customers are searching for you online, will they find you? - 02/06/08 01:13 PM
If you are interested in learning how buyers and sellers can find you online, then contact me for a complimentary consultation. Below is an overview of some affordable online marketing solutions that will get you results for 2008!
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search engine: Are you interested in generating real estate leads for 2008? - 02/06/08 12:51 PM
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to let you know that we are offering some aggressive online solutions regarding search engine optimization and key word campaigns. It's no secret that most people do research online when they are considering their housing options, looking for an agent and checking home values. According to Belden Interactive, … (0 comments)
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search engine: Groundbreaking user friendly real estate website - 02/03/08 10:21 PM
"Real estate had somehow missed the boat on the lessons of search," said Rowles owner of MainRhode. And so Rowles and his counterparts at Century 21 set out to change that.
John Rowles, of MainRhode, is a former buyer with the company where I am licensed. He then became our website company I … (0 comments)
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search engine: Content - 02/01/08 10:52 AM
Hi Everyone,
When you are setting up your website, make sure you update your content regularly. Relevant content that is updated is one of the factors that search engines consider when your site is ranked. Ideally, have your blog incorporated onto your site.
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search engine: Great New Tool For Those who love Text Messaging - 02/01/08 10:23 AM
Last night I was looking around for some marketing information and also looking
for ways to increase David's presence on the web and found this really neat site called
It is a place that allows you to keep in touch with those who are following you just simply by texting your twitter account … (5 comments)
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search engine: WaldosPost.com - Helpful Search Engine Ranking Tip - 01/29/08 12:55 PM
Many of you have heard of "SEO" (search engine optimization).
For those of you who haven't that refers to methods for increasing your search engine ranking on sites like Google, Yahoo and MSN.
There are many methods to increasing your search engine ranking including link popularity.
The more sites you have pointing back to … (0 comments)
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search engine: Advertise Your Website for 365 Days for Free - 01/23/08 10:55 AM
I found a great site that will let you submit your web site URL and get 365 days of ad space on their site. We can all use the extra advertisement and it's completely free. http://www.hits2u.com/?502032
In response to the question below yes, you do have to get three other people … (4 comments)
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search engine: Tip for Sellers - 01/21/08 04:42 PM
Tips for sellers
Price it right: Really take the time to look at how much comparable homes in the same neighborhood sold for within the past 30 days. Remember the key word is sold, not listed. Price your home competitively with other homes for sale in the neighborhood, otherwise, your how will … (0 comments)
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search engine: Internet Resources Directory & Search Engine - 01/19/08 12:53 PM
Internet Resources Directory &
Search Engine
In Google’s
(one of the webs most popular search engines on the Internet) own words read
their explanation as to why exchanging links with other relevant sites is the
single most important thing you can do to bring your website to the … (2 comments)
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search engine: Your Name? - 01/17/08 01:19 PM
Hello Everyone,
Just a quick tip, go to www.godaddy.com and buy your name (e.g., www.chaddciccarelli). Even if you don't plan to do anything with it in the immediate future, it is one of the best properties you can own. Especially with real estate because your are marketing your name and there is … (1 comments)
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search engine: Hans Solo? - 01/15/08 10:53 AM
Harrison Ford, aka "Hans Solo," was working odd jobs back in the 1970s when he was asked by George Lucas to be a stand in for the readings for Star Wars. Ironically, Ford still was not considered at this point, rather, Nick Nolte was the person that was supposed to get … (0 comments)
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search engine: Zero Money Marketing Tips That Will Get You Found!!! - 01/15/08 10:46 AM
Hi Everyone
I have had the good fortune to learn from some of the top marekting executives and online specialists in the world. You won't believe how simple some of these online marketing strategies are to execute. Moreover, these tips don't cost anything. Major companies don't want you to know these secrets, … (1 comments)
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search engine: ....one more tip.... - 01/14/08 06:36 PM
Hi Everyone
Make sure you have an email address on your business card. I'm updating my contacts, and I am staring at two business cards with no email addresses. Email is free, at least for the time being, so take advantage of it.
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search engine: 5 Advertising Tips - 01/14/08 05:10 PM
You must be consistent in your ad message, business cards, letterhead, envelopes, signs, website and banners. Newspapers, radio and television stations will help you with your branding and creative when you are advertising with themWhile word of mouth advertising is free, it usually falls short of being able to build a … (5 comments)
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search engine: Cool real estate website - 01/14/08 11:56 AM
Here is another site that is gaining popularity - www.trulia.com. I just found out that this is the2006 winner of Business Week's "Best of the Web, Real Estate" award. This site is getting approximately 2,000,000 unique vistors per month. It's real easy to use for consumers, and provides very detailed information … (1 comments)
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