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The Power of Active Rain and SEO

By Debi Boucher

Real Estate Agent with Real Estate Showcase Photography

November 05, 2009 04:08 AM

The Power of Active Rain and SEO

A few days ago I wrote a post called SEO for Your Photo Blogs. It is good to remember that Active Rain in itself is a powerful tool in helping to boost your SEO.

Case in point - Yesterday I posted about a photo I took, and noted the equipment I used, in particular, a Hoya Digital Pro 3X Close up lens. This morning, I Googled the lens, because I couldn't remember how much I paid for it, and that annoyed me :) To my surprise, THIS is what I found on the 1st page of my Google search:

Active Rain SEO - Google Search screen shot

Now, I don't know about you - but I'm liking this!

If you ever have any doubt about your commitment to Active Rain, or the benefit of your time spent here, think again!

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Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan

Samson Properties - Bowie, MD

I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Active Rain + key words =Google Juice. And I need more of it Debi. And I need to start doing more photo blogs. Thanks for sharing. Great post.

Nov 05, 2009 05:59 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Once again, the power of the Rain shines brightly!

And you're right, anyone who has any doubt about their commitment to Active Rain, or the benefit of their time spent here, think again!

Nov 05, 2009 08:05 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Debi - You put out such wonderful information via your tutorials and your blog, which benefits so many. It is great to know that it pays dividends via ActiveRain and your SEO.

Nov 05, 2009 09:16 AM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Debi, it's truly amazing isn't it? You're right - no one should doubt the power of the Rain!! :-)

Nov 05, 2009 11:24 AM

Ann Hayden 636-399-7544

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO

SelectAnn.com

Debi,

I am always amazed at how fast Google picks the posts up....

Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO

Nov 05, 2009 11:45 AM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Hi guys! I doubt we'd get that kind of juice from too many other sites - I'm thoroughly impressed :) Thanks for weighing in!

Debi

Nov 05, 2009 12:13 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I've had the same great success. Prior to Active Rain I searched home staging key words and couldn't find myself after searching 20 pages. Now I'm in the top 3 of page one for most key words. It's awesome!

Nov 05, 2009 01:08 PM

c m

Colorado Springs, CO

I have read a few posts where AR folks talk about blogging as part of their daily schedule, because it is in fact time spent marketing...you are living proof! =o)

Nov 05, 2009 05:58 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Debi, Yes ActiveRain does have a lot of Google juice. BTW, I do like the power shot you use for your avatar ☺☺☺

Helping you live your American dream...

Nov 05, 2009 07:45 PM

Teral McDowell

Referral Patners LLC - Murphy, TX

Cool, we can play in the rain and get noticed.

Nov 06, 2009 01:38 AM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Sharon! Way to go!

Cheryl- Yes, How nice for us we can have a good time - and benefit too!

Michael, It does indeed! (My photo was taken in my home office. Never thought of it as a power shot! Thanks anyway, LOL)

Teral, Indeed we can!

Debi

Nov 06, 2009 02:18 AM

Susan Brown

Keller Williams NE, Kingwood Texas (Humble & Atascocita too) - Kingwood, TX

Debi - That is cool. I love it when your website shows up in a place you hadn't planned on. I had mine show up due to an AR comment I made on corn mazes. Thanks AR!

Nov 06, 2009 03:09 AM

Chris Olsen

Olsen Ziegler Realty - Cleveland, OH

Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate

Hi Debi -- Exposure is a good thing <no pun intended>. I looked at your sample slideshow, very impressive. You are very creative and talented!

Nov 06, 2009 09:26 AM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Hi Susan, too cool, huh? ! Corn mazes? Way to go!

Hello Chris, Why thank you, sir! (Great pun, intended or not!)

Debi

Nov 06, 2009 12:11 PM

Bob & Leilani Souza

Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA

Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Debi, don'tcha just LOVE finding Google Juice in areas where you least expect it? Congratulations! :)

Leilani

Nov 06, 2009 06:24 PM

John Novak

Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV

Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

That's a pleasant surprise. The SEO benefits have me looking at photos in a whole new way!

Nov 06, 2009 06:30 PM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Leilani - Yes I do! Thanks for your visit!

John - yes it is, you can make your photos work for you, too.

Debi

Nov 07, 2009 02:34 AM

Karen Cooper

Karen Cooper | Sr Mortgage Loan Originator ! NMLS # 223305 | First Federal Bank of Florida, Ocala, FL - The Villages, FL

Helping Homeowners w/Home Loans in 27 US States

Hi Debi - I experience the same thing with my keywords. It's so awesome what AR does for us!

Nov 07, 2009 08:58 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Debi, Last year I wrote a post about NAR coming to San Diego. If you google NAR 2009 , I was surprised it was still on page one. ActiveRain helps a lot of us be found on the internet if we use good tags that people search.

Nov 07, 2009 10:34 AM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Hi Karen - WhooHoo AR! Just have to work it, to make it work!

Hi William, Amazing isn't it? This is such a great platform for us!

Debi

Nov 07, 2009 11:48 AM