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 Hi guys... while I'm doing some "housekeeping" on my websites & blogs, I'm dropping off 3 new subscribe graphics for you to use on your ActiveRain blogs.

 

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 If you want to grab them, all you have to do is...

- place your mouse over the graphic

- click the right mouse button

- select "save image as"

- download it to your computer

- then upload it into your blog signature or blog post

- and link it to your Rain blog subscribe ID

 

 I'll be adding more Rain blog graphics soon! Right now I have to run so thx for all great posts & info the you guys have been adding to the group, Have a great week...

 

 

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 To save you time, here are some of my favorite resources that I found on the web this week. Unless otherwise indicated, these are all freebies!

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  M:IQ is a really nice mobile backup service offering users up to 1 GB of online storage for pics, videos, contact info, SMS etc... And yes, it's free.Check it out at  M:IQ

 

 

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 Finding all the cool, useful stuff on the web can be a major pain. Here are some of my favorite reads from the past few days.

The History and Evolution of Social Media  by Cameron Chapman

 There are general social networks with user bases larger than the population of most countries. There are niche sites for virtually every special interest out there. In this article, we’ll review the history and evolution of social media from its humble beginnings to the present day. read...

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Why Twitter and Facebook Will Never Kill E-mail  by Kit Eaton

 Twitter's on every tech-fan's lips, half the World's teens seem permanently plugged into MSN or Facebook, and seemingly every gadget's getting wired to a social network. With these big changes afoot, is email slipping into history?  read...

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Content is free. Formats are not  by Matt Asay

 Content may be free, but the format in which we buy it certainly is not. As Apple, Google, Red Hat, and others increasingly demonstrate, consumers and enterprises are happy to pay for "free" when packaged in convenient formats that add value to digital goods.  read...

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 And... in case you missed them, here are just a few of the ideas, news and resources from the past few days by some of the sharp cookies that hang out in  The Art Of Marketing You group

 

Giving your blog Oomph!  Todd Clark

Your Vendors are a Reflection Upon YOU!  Debe Maxwell

Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall--What Do I Look Like On-line?  Holly Kirby Weatherwax

A Benchmark for Success: "Becoming Your Clients 'Trust' Agent  Rich Jacobson

How To Make Your Maps and Floorplans Come Alive  Cindy Jones

L.L. Bean Gets The Picture  Dorie Dillard

"Ready Brew" Open House Idea  Teresa Berry

When It Pays To NOT Be The Local Expert  Gary Woltal

Extreme Rudeness - Not For Me  Randy Eide

Not sold on Twitter as an effective outlet to market yourself? READ THIS  Lori Cain

The Number ONE Real Estate Marketing Tool I could NOT live without!  Janie Coffey

Exclude realtors from posting on a real estate network. Huh?  Pacita Dimacali

The Art of Online Listening! Google Alerts & Twitter ! ~ From that Chilliwack Girl  Liz Moras

5 Reasons to Participate in a Trade Show That's Not Real-Estate Related  Gabrielle Nemes

 

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 If you'd like to participate in any of our upcoming marketing partnerships, games puzzles and giveaways or to stay on top of all the new tech stuff and graphic goodies...

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 You can also connect with me on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn and by email...

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59 Comments on 3 New Rain blog graphics, REsources, Your Ideas...

OCT
12
2009
571,409 Points 39 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Called Shot Master

Marti! Missed you! Fantastic recap post (as always) of the posts that may have been missed and I am really interested in checking out some of the books that you mentioned!

6:33pm • #1
562,792 Points 54 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

As usual, thank you for your generosity, Marti.

6:34pm • #2
232,289 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Leesa... I'll be around more often as soon as I finish my website makeover, up to my ears in stuff these days.

Jane... totally my pleasure, I love doing these.

6:39pm • #3
3 Featured Posts

Thanks for sharing the free graphics. Never know when they will come in handy.

6:40pm • #4
232,289 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

James... you're more than welcome, lots more stuff in the works!

6:44pm • #5
302,355 Points 46 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Love the graphics Marti, thanks! I have bookmarked this to come back and catch up on the recap list you've posted here. I love when I come across these. Lots of good stuff here in the rain as always!

6:51pm • #6
232,289 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Colleen... thx, glad you liked them. I'll be posting more as soon as I have time. Later C...

7:08pm • #7
297,219 Points 17 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

TY TY Marti.....yep, I lawfully just stole your artwork !

7:14pm • #8
469,491 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

HI Marti..So wonderful to see you! Thanks for the graphics ..love them..really found the M;IQ useful..love your colors very clean..seems to be the season for house cleaning..Hope to be seeing more of you..Missed you!

HELPFULHANNAH your friend in Philadelphiatwitter@helpfulhannah

7:39pm • #9
577,917 Points 3 Featured Posts

Hi Marti, as always great seeing your stuff and you have always shared with us and I for one thank you.

7:40pm • #10
707,523 Points 36 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Marti, once again we owe you a debt of gratitude for your great graphics, I'll book mark this for tomorrow work on my blog.

8:27pm • #11
649,189 Points 29 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Marti, It is very nice and generous of you to share graphics with us.  Thanks!!

8:33pm • #12
232,289 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Christine... cool, I'll have more sutff to be "stolen" very soon. ;-)

Hannah... awesome, M:IQ will come in handy for a lot of people, an excellent backup for phone stuff.

Charles... I thank you for stopping by!

Steve... not at all, my pleasure to do these!

Marchel... just my way of giving back to the community, I learn a lot from you guys!

8:53pm • #13
Outside Blog

Oh MARTI, these look sooo good, sooo interesting...and last week I attended RAINCAMP in Seattle; still have only begun to digest some of what I "learned" there. Nevertheless, one mustn't turn one's back on what another has so helpfully compiled and shared. BOOKMARK coming.

9:49pm • #14
232,289 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Sherry... my favorite part about being online is the sharing with & learning from each other. Nice to meet you!

9:55pm • #15
268,505 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Oh how fun to see a post from you-free grahics and so many links to great articles...I will be reading all night....thank you Marti!!!

10:29pm • #16
232,289 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Cathy... thx and enjoy, you can also read this tomorrow, sleep is more important! ;-)

10:49pm • #17
881,252 Points 210 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Wonderful marti!  I need to catch up on a lot of things....and leave cookies alone lol too many oreos lately :)

11:01pm • #18
874,990 Points 35 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Marti, It IS so good to see you!  I know I have a lot of catching up to do but it's not allowing me to capture the graphics (and yes, I am right clicking).  Maybe I'll try another method of signing on.  Thank you!!

11:10pm • #19
4 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Marti, I have been wondering where we could find the graphic for our Active Rain Blog, thanks for sharing!

11:11pm • #20
232,289 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Sally... we're 2 of a kind, I have 5 - 10 lbs of cookie weight to burn off from this past year. I gotta hit the gym when things slow down. ;-)

Carole... once I finish my site redesign I'll be back more often, my schedule is insane. Not sure why you can't right click, it's wokring for me, try Firefox if you're using Internet Explorer but it's working in both on my side. Nite C.

Dona... great timing, enjoy! ;-)

11:21pm • #21
357,366 Points 5 Featured Posts Called Shot Master
Marti, Thanks for sharing your graphics with us. They really look good.
11:58pm • #22
OCT
13
2009
220,986 Points 7 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp

When you do come in.... you show up with a BANG!!!!  It's always Holiday time on your posts!  I've not taken advantage of much of you have offered...... yet.  I will bookmark this.  Thank you for all of your dedication, support, and.... LOVE to the folks at Active Rain... you really make us feel very special!

1:00am • #24
305,161 Points 17 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Love that you share these graphics, it is so helpful.  I am always looking for graphics that I am allowed to use.  Thank you.

6:43am • #25
305,161 Points 17 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Love that you share these graphics, it is so helpful.  I am always looking for graphics that I am allowed to use.  Thank you.

6:43am • #26
781,924 Points 71 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Hi Marti hope you are well. As usual another great list of terrific information!

6:51am • #27
2 Featured Posts

Thanks for sharing the graphics.  I'm also anxious to check out some of the Active Rain Blogs you pointed out.

7:11am • #28
232,289 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Diane... thx, I try to be useful or at least amusing. ;-)

Miriam... I'm happy to do it, many more are in the works!

Bill... life is good just a little to busy, hope all is well in your neck of the woods!

Kim... my pleasure Kim, enjoy!

12:35pm • #29
147,213 Points 6 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp

Works perfect!  Thanks you for sharing and the step-by-step directions.

7:29pm • #30
1,008,046 Points 208 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Hi Marti!  I am always humbled at the fact that YOU are reading my blog!  Thank you so much for the mention!  As always, great graphics and glad to hear that you're 'up to your ears!'  You deserve so much because you GIVE so much!

Have a great week...

7:38pm • #31
232,289 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Linda... awesome to hear that, thx for stopping by.

Debe... don't be modest, you know I'm a fan of your blog!

7:48pm • #32
112,625 Points 3 Featured Posts

I am thrilled to see your highlight list again.  When I only have a short amount of time to catch up - it really helps!  Glad to see you again!

9:02pm • #33
232,289 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Sheila... I'm always happy to see you too! Congrats again on your 50K!

10:51pm • #34
OCT
14
2009

Beautiful Active Rain Subscribe Graphics Marti....(choosing one now!) thank you for these and for the mention. Success & Chocolate Chips to You !

3:23pm • #35

Thanks Marti,

Your generosity is appreciated.

9:28pm • #36
232,289 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Teresa... cookie/coffee lovers rock!!!

Deborah... my pleasure Deb. Nite!

10:50pm • #37
OCT
16
2009
2 Featured Posts

Thanks Marti for the graphics and highlighting useful blogs. I am still new to active rain and trying to figure things out.

7:16pm • #38
OCT
17
2009
OCT
18
2009
106,117 Points

Hi Marti - Love the graphics but also the recap from the "Art of Marketing You" group.  There are a few taht I missed and look forward to the read.

3:22pm • #41
OCT
19
2009
OCT
21
2009
429,018 Points 77 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Hi Marti, I have been under a rock for a while but I'm getting back into my posting. I can see you are going as strong as always! I've missed you my friend.  ;-)

2:33am • #43
387,871 Points 6 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

The new AR subscribe graphics look great. Thanks so much for sharing them with us!!

;)

 

9:55am • #44
232,289 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Deb... so nice to see you, I thought you've been kind of quiet lately. ;-)

Betina... thx so much, more are in the works!

2:59pm • #45
OCT
22
2009
114,209 Points Outside Blog

Hi Marti, I love all the graphics, ideas/links you supplied! I will get to clicking and reading now!

9:38am • #46
OCT
24
2009
648,216 Points 5 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Thanks - I have saved one and will try to remember to use it!

5:40pm • #47
OCT
25
2009
232,289 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Karen... awesome & have a great week!

Georgina... ;-)

Sandra... thx, enjoy!

11:43pm • #49
OCT
30
2009
1 Featured Post

Thanks for sharing your talent!  It is greatly appreciated!

8:03am • #50
NOV
02
2009
737,061 Points 9 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Marti - it never ceases to amaze me the number of people here in the rain who offer the products of their time and effort for free. You have to be one of the best of those that do.

11:50pm • #52
NOV
03
2009
232,289 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Kathy... its a great way to connect with people, I wish I had time to do more! ;-)

9:53am • #53
NOV
11
2009
360,216 Points 11 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Hit Router Called Shot Master

Thank you, Marty.  I *need* to do this.  Today.  I'm moving my mouse right now...

4:27pm • #54
DEC
01
2009
125,770 Points Attended Rain Camp

All good stuff Marti.  Thank for sharing the results of your web research.

7:59pm • #56
DEC
14
2009
332,326 Points 8 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Marti:

I have bookmarked this on because you have referenced some very good subject matter.  I will definitely check them out.  Thanks for keeping us informed.

10:05pm • #57
DEC
15
2009
232,289 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Dan... totally my pleasure.

C Lloyd... excellent & enjoy! Lots more to come.

10:42am • #58
JAN
06
Phenomenal barekdown of the topic, you should write for me too!
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07
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