Yeah! Yes I am cheering for myself. Tonight I broke the 50,000 point barrier. Here's the breakdown:

 
 Profile Points: 3,174
 Invite Points: 0
 Blogging Points: 22,965
 Blog Comment Points: 22,975
 Linking Points: 400
 Bonus Points: 0
 Other Points: 550

I was surprised to see that my blogging points and blog comment point are within 10 points of each other. That was totally unplanned.  I've tried inviting new members but I haven't been successful as of yet. For the next 50,000 I plan to do more linking and work more aggressively to attract new members by invitation.

Most importantly however I've learned much that is helpful and relevant to my business. I've also been able to connect with others in my profession all across north America. It's been very rewarding and challenging as well to take the time to read other posts, research the tools and information provided and to challenge myself to produce better quality blog posts. The blog is still a work in progress, but everything always is: from me to AR to the industry to the universe itself. Thanks to everyone who has read and posted comments on my blog, I appreciate it! Yeah!

 
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25 Comments on The 50,000 mark, Passed!

JUL
16
143,020 Points Localism Sponsor

Congratulations.  Keep up the good work.  I haven't been successful with my invitations either.

11:46pm • #1
221,546 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Hi Matt~ Congratulations on the milestone.  I remember how good it felt too!

11:51pm • #2
JUL
17
211,452 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Contratulations.  I remember the feeling and it's a lot of hard work.  I don't have but one "invitee" and he's not real "active".  Keep up the good work.

12:07am • #3

Congrats. I'm a newbie -- 2380 points and counting. . .

 

Molly Castelazo

Castelazo Marketing Ltd.

www.CMRealEstateMarketing.com

Helping Real Estate Agents Stand Out from the Crowd

 

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12:28am • #4
398,541 Points 15 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Matt:  A very big Fort Worth Congratulations to you on reaching your 50,000 point milestone.  Lots of hard work, lots of reading, lots of learning, and lots of sharing.  You seem to have a great attitude, so I just know you will roll over the 100,000 point mark as well.  You produce quality posts, and I enjoy reading them.  Way to go !  And... thanks so much for reading and commenting on MY posts, too.  I appreciate it.  :)

12:29am • #5
398,541 Points 15 Featured Posts Outside Blog

@ Molly:  I know you said you're a Newbie, so I hope my comment to you will not "sting."  But... your putting your firm name, your firm link, your slogan, and then a link to your Facebook and your Twitter account in a comment on MATT'S post... is considered comment spam, and is in violation of the Active Rain Community Guidelines.  This is Matt's post... not yours.  Take care...

12:33am • #6
311,191 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog

Matt, congratulations!  We are looking forward to reading and seeing much more from you in the future!

1:20am • #7
Localism Sponsor Hit Router

Yeah is right!  You deserve a great big old star and probably ALOT more.  Maybe fireworks!

1:37am • #8
527,130 Points 25 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Matt, Congrats on reaching this MILESTONE!!! I know how good you feel as I can remember when I reached this plateau myself. Looking forward to seeing your next 50K's worth of posts...

Helping you help others live their American Dream...

3:53am • #9
1 Featured Post Outside Blog

Way to go-go.  How dos that rank you in Des Moines?

4:15am • #10
316,787 Points Outside Blog

Congratulations. Keep up the good work!

4:45am • #11

Congratulations Matt, I'm coming up on that myself and I can't wait!

5:22am • #12

Congratulations.. I am just getting started.. WTG

5:47am • #13
160,029 Points 3 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Hit Router

Hi Matt, congratulations on your milestone.  I remember being at below 20K points at one time and  50,000 points seemed soooo far away but as with everything - the more you do it the easier it gets! Before you'll know it, you will hit 100,000!

6:33am • #15
2 Featured Posts

Congrats on the milestone.  Looks like you've set good goals!

6:56am • #16
122,280 Points 1 Featured Post

Congratulations on the milestone. I'm not quite there as yet. Have gotten several invitees to accept but they are slow to get involved. I guess everyone to their own taste.

7:50am • #17
JUL
18
2 Featured Posts

Everyone: Thanks for the accolades. I appreciate it. It's amazing to be part of such a unique community. There's really nothing like it. Many thanks,

11:14pm • #18
JUL
19
398,541 Points 15 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Matt:  You are very welcoime.  We are all very glad you're here... and we hope to see more of you in the future.  Take care...

12:00am • #19
JUL
28
3 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Matt, I just passed 30,000, so I truly understand how hard you've worked to reach 50,000 - congratulations!

I am making a conscious effort to comment on blogs of members who have taken time to comment on my blog posts. I think this will be a great way for newbies to help other newbies out -- just by reciprocating. Good luck!

1:50pm • #20
2 Featured Posts

Thanks Lori! I enjoyed reading and commenting on your procurring cause piece, always a contentious issue.

10:14pm • #21
JUL
31
208,243 Points 6 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor

Matt, congratulations on a significant milestone! Keep at it and you'll be at your next goal before you know it!

Sharon

12:50am • #22
AUG
03
360,755 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog

You'll find that the more points you get, the easier it is to get more points. Congratulations! Onward to 60,000, 70,000, 80,000, 90,000, 100,000, 150,000, 200,000 250,000, 500,000, 1,000,000!

9:51am • #23
AUG
10
357,104 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Congratulations, Matt, but I see you've been missing for almost a month now. We want you back!

10:45am • #24
SEP
09
Outside Blog

Matt, Congratulations and all the best in your next 50K!

10:37am • #25

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