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My commenting isn't nearly what it used to be.
I've slowed down on commenting a lot. I hit the blogs I subscribe to just about everyday and usually take a peak at the Featured Posts once or twice a day. I even scroll through the blog list to see what's been written by those I may not know. I do a lot of reading. Commenting, is a different story.
Why you might ask?
Well, the first (and obvious) reason is that I'm busier than I once was. I've got a lot more going on. Not just in terms of actual business, but also in my blogging and social media efforts, my prospecting, and my education. Time isn't growing alongside my business and my business plans. We all face that.
But there's a bigger (more exciting) underlying reason. You. Lately, I've noticed a shift, especially under some of my favorite bloggers. A shift that has been there for some time, but seems to have grown. I don't know if it's the influx of new members, the excellent blogs by the ActiveRain team on "how to," or just something that happened by itself.
I see more and more localized content lately. Content that the consumer wants, but doesn't necessarily pertain to me and what I'm doing. More posts about local events, businesses, and lifestyles. More posts about neighborhoods and communities. More info about places I don't live or work. I still read many of these posts, as I enjoy learning about your market and what's happening in your neck of the woods (I've traveled the U.S. extensively, so many of these places I'm familiar with). Regardless of my feelings on it - I'm seeing more of it.
And this is not a bad thing.
And I love not having much to say about your favorite coffee shop and that new gated community down the road. I'd rather never make comments if it means we're providing the consumer with what they want. This is the goal of ActiveRain and should be every real estate bloggers goal.
So do me a favor, help me keep my mouth zipped shut and keep writing local content.
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