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New to ActiveRain and I'm already addicted.....

Not sure exactly how this all works, so I'm flying by the seat of my pants. Trying to learn everything I can as quickly as possible. This is my first Blog ever! Can you believe it? I can't. I have joined groups that sound intriguing and read the comments made. I have invited other colleagues of mine to join because I think this forum is awesome. Just learned about it and had to get involved.

I would like to thank everyone that has been so nice to me already. I appreciate the support and I am honored to be a fellow ActiveRain member. Enjoy your day everyone!

Posted by Darbi Comparetto, ABR, ePRO, CLHMS, ASP, IAHSP on 06/14/2007 08:07 PM

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35 Comments on New to ActiveRain and I'm already addicted.....

JUN

2007

You're on the right track already! Just write like you talk to folks and you'll be a pro. Welcome!

This is an awesome networking system and blogging is easy just like talking!!! Welcome and ENJOY!

I've been on here for about 4 month and I am still learning. It's awesome!

Welcome! I have learned so much from all the others here in the rain.

Just be yourself and share your experiences!

Darbi - Welcome to the 'Rain. It's great weather and lots of very friendly folks here!

Darbi, Welcome! There are some great people here that love to play in the rain. Make sure to interact with them (we love interaction!) and make use of your tag cloud, it's the same idea as keywords. Never ever be afraid to ask a question or for advice, we love to help out when we can!

Darbi: We need more Minnesotans here. Welcome to the AR experience.

Jay

Lysa - Thank you so much for the welcome. I am wondering....what is a "tag cloud?" How do I create one? I am so addicted to AR now that I cannot wait to get to a computer and sign on. I think I'm turning into an AR geek...if there is such a thing. I talk about it all the time to my friends and they think I am nuts. I have invited a bunch of them to join, but they have not yet.

Jay - Where in Minnesota are you from? I live in Lino Lakes and primarily work in the Anoka County area. Great weather we have had the last 2 days wouldn't you say.

Hi Darbi, Welcome to Active Rain. You are definitely going to love it here and yes, it is addictive. Ha, I know what you mean about talking about AR to my friends and they think I am nuts!!!

Welcome to the web site, it's a great place to visit daily!

JUN

2007

Great first post, Welcome to active rain, Be sure to post alot and take some time to read the blogs. Have fun

I have to agree with Leigh - just write the way you talk. I noticed that right off about your post. From one newbie to another WELCOME! Looking forward to reading your 100th post!

Darbi, your off to a great start! Here is my post on tag clouds ~ Is Your Tag Cloud Making It Rain Enough For You? It will help people, consumers and others here on the network find your posts on line. You want to put the key words from your post in your tag cloud, things that you think people will use when searching on a subject you have written about. Any more questions feel free to ask!

Welcome Darbi (by the way, I love that name!). The "calls of the computer" can be addictive. Hope you enjoy playing in the rain!

Welcome Darbi: AR is a wonderful network not only to learn from...(I have and still do learn much) but also to meet and make friends! All the best to you! :)

Welcome! You will learn so much from everyone on here, we are truly lucky to have a resource like this!

Welcome to AR. This is a really great site, there is so much you can learn from here. Good luck!!

I would like to thank all of you for your comments. Everyone on this site has been so nice, helpful and informative. I feel like I have a new family.

ya the first time for AR is pretty fun. You will find yourself checking your email a lot more lol

Yes, but it is a good addiction! No recovery group needed here! LOL! Welcome aboard Darbi!

JUN

2007

Jim,

Hi. You look familiar. Did we meet possibly at the Remax convention in Orlando a couple of years back? How do I set you up as an affiliate? Still learning.....

Debbie a few years ago yes. I also write for www.RealtyTimes.comand was active in Mainstreet. As far as add associate, I copy and paste the agents header into the comment box and save. It is that easy! Welcome to Active Rain!

Darbi

Welcome to AR

Darbi,

Congrats on your first blog ever! It seems like you are on the right track - and hey! 24 comments (25 if you count mine) - not a bad start for a first post!

My advice to you is, set a goal and try to stick (as closely as possible) to it. Obviously there will be days that you can't post - or even have time to read or comment. To keep it from feeling overwhelming, I would try say, a post every other day and 5 comments a day. It gets you online and reading - it gets you in the groove! Maybe also set a time limit for yourself...or you may find yourself staring at the screen cross-eyed at 3 AM trying to read it all! There's so much to read and so much to learn! I'm sure everyone has an opinion about this, and this is just mine! =)

Good luck blogging!

~Maura Gebhardt

AUG

2007

Welcome woman! Glad to have you here :)

All the best,

Beth

Hi Darbie

Welcome to AR, it is a great place to learn grow and build relationships, as well as get points and build your home page.

Have fun.....

Brenda

HIdden Potential Home Staging and Redesign

AUG

2007

I am new as well and I can't stop signing on! There are so many tricks and features I am still trying to learn. Watch what everyone else does and follow their examples.

Welcome to Active Rain! You will enjoy your experience here!

MAY

2008

Hi Darbi -- Welcome to ActiveRain (AR). I look forward to networking with you in the future. Have a Great Day!

Welcome to AR. it is fun and addictive.

Welcome to AR we are so lucky to have a tool like this at our disposal.....make the most of it!!!!!!

Hi Darbi, and congratulations in writing your first blog on Active Rain. There is so much to learn here, reciprocate with comments on those blogs that touch or inform you. I wish you the best!