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Blogging Update + Lunch

With almost 300,000 points, you would guess that I've been blogging for a while. So why would I go to a session on blogging that was aimed at beginning bloggers? Because I always learn something.

NAWBO Logo This was the third in a series of Lunch and Learn sessions on social media presented by Leah Messina of Sinuate Media for our Baltimore Regional Chapter of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners.) Leah did a great job on the Facebook and Twitter sessions, and I wasn't disappointed with her presentation on blogging.

Blogger Logo She covered the basics, of course – why you would want to blog for your business, choosing a blogging platform, figuring out what to say, and so forth. Leah showed us how to work with outside sources to improve our blog content, and also how to follow what's happening in our focus area with tools like Google Alerts, Digg, Technorati, and others. She reminded us WordPress Logo that search engines love blogs for their frequent updates and new content. Since I started blogging just a few years ago, so much has changed. More options of platforms, specialized blog platforms like Active Rain, and the ability to embed audio and video.

As usual for these sessions, it was a full house. Kudos to NAWBO for creating this series of seminars. With so much to do every day in running our businesses, it's a great help to have well organized and informative sessions that give us tips we can put to work right away. And we get to network and eat lunch at the same time – multitasking!

Here's your bonus – Leah's presentation, which includes using Facebook in your business, is here: http://tinyurl.com/lgjnw7.

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Posted by Margaret Rome-- HomeRome Realty Baltimore, Md. on 06/29/2009 11:06 AM

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29 Comments on Blogging Update + Lunch

JUN

As a new blogger, I see that like anything else, you, have to keep showing up and learning what has changed since we last slept. Thanks for your insite and showing us newb's the ropes.

I believe you have to get what you put into blogging. The problem with most people in the real estate industry is that they are looking for that instant gratification. They do it for a week, and then they don't do it at all.

Margaret - I really need to check those links out. It seems to me that we can never stop learning and as "seasoned" as we may be, there's always something new to learn... even if that means going back to the basics. I'm looking forward to digesting how I can better use facebook in my own efforts.

Randy, You are welcome and thanks for stopping by.

David, Blogging as with anything, you get out of it what you are willing to invest..be it energy, time or $$.

Jason,Going back to basics is important for us "seasoned" folks. Learning new ideas is aways good and fun,.... as long as you also have a strong foundation.

It's so hard to stay motivated and keep blogging when you have so many things vying for your attention. And, I think a lot of realtors are like me and find it difficult to maintain the momentum.

June, You are so right. I am unbelievably swamped. Two sales this weekend, new listings, seminars, blogging etc.... BTW I did not have a weekend, I had a "workend" Hey is that a new word?

Margaret--thanks for more good ideas. Like you I like learning as it keeps me on my toes. I bookmarked this post so I can come back to follow the links. Right now I have so many things on my 'to-do' list.

Good luck reaching 300,000 pts.

Mary, You always have the kindest comments. I am workig on a TO DONE list..no time for any other.

Margaret - Thanks so much for sharing. I have bookmarked for now, but can't wait to review the presentation. I could use all the help I could get.

Troy, Bookmarking is a good idea. Leah is a wonderful presenter.

JUL

Margaret !!!!

CONGRATS ON YOUR 300,000 !!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's consistency at it's finest :o)

Bravo !

Have a terrific Holiday weekend !

Sheldon :o)

Sheldon, Thank you for being the first to notice my 300,000 mark.

JUL

Margaret - Congratulations on your milestone! You are always helping others and sharing of yourself ... and that is SO appreciated.

Enjoy your holiday weekend!

Hey, modest Margaret, Sheldon is blowing your horn for you. Big congratulations on your milestone!

Carol..and you are always saying the nicest things!

Irene, Thanks and congratulations to you for winning the video contest...not sure if you would call either one of us modest!

I headed over from Sheldons link at Club Chaos. Congrats on a huge milestone Margaret, I'm just starting, but I can see how addicting this place can be. Great job!

Craig, Thanks for stopping by. Your good wishes are appreciated.

Sheldon says "jump" and I say "how high" so here I am. LOL! No, honestly I think it is fabulous and very impressive to hit 300,000 and you deserve the notice and recognition. Congrats!

Margaret, congrats on such a tremendous accomplishment!

That is tremendous indeed. Kudos and congrats, sweetie. :-)

Sharon, I would jump for Sheldon also. THanks so much!

Tim and Pam, I appreciate you.

CTann, Thank you,my dear. It has been a fun journey.

JUL

Margaret, super duper CONGRATULATIONS! 300,000 is no small feat. It shows your diligence and tenacity. also thanks for the links, any knowledge is welcome.

PS Sheldon sent me.

Kathleen, Super duper thanks to both you and Sheldon!

Congratulations on making 300K in AR. That is huge!! I hope you have a lovely 4th of July!!

Betina

Betina, Thanks so much! Enjoy the day.

Margaret, A few days away from AR and I miss all the excitement! Congratulations on passing the 300k mark. I hope to hit 100k this week, but I'm off to my in-laws and don't know about internet access.

Funny, as I'm typing this about my in-laws, it was this time last year that I was heading up there and posted my first "real" blog with your help! On that Monday am, I hit the post blog button and got in the car to drive to Ohio. 3 days later I checked my email and I had comments! I can't tell you how exciting that was. ALL thanks to you, my friend! Happy Independence day!

Connie, Thank you! I think this is the post you are referring to:

HOLY BATMAN! I thought I was a Little Behind in Tech Knowledge but found out this morning I'm at least 2 years behind! I just got off the phone with the most incredible person.

JUL

that is awesome! I am actually speaking at our local one here in va beach on tuesday.

Naoma, What is your topic? Will you share with us?

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