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Members Are Missing Out

As bloggers, we have our followers and regular readers. Occasionally someone will stumble onto our blogs - we like that. We like for our blogs to be seen by as wide an audience as possible. Enter the re-blog.

At first, I wasn't sure about this, but I've had several of my posts reblogged and I've able to share others' posts on my site. The beauty of this is that I can help you share a great message, and you can do the same.

Now, the issue, at least twice in the past week I found a post that I wanted to share and I couldn't. The member had not marked it for re-blogging.

When you create a post, it is seen by so many people. If it happens to be re-blogged, it is seen by even more people. Google sees it more than once also.

If you want the maximum exposure for your post, check the box for re-blogging. Enable other members to share your message.

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Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies on 11/10/2009 08:55 PM

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25 Comments on Members Are Missing Out

NOV

Steve, This is a very good and informative point of view. I have never tagged my posts for re-blog because my thought-process is very different - not so much possessive as protective. I will begin utilizing this feature.

Hi Steve~ I have caught information on re-blogs that I would have otherwise missed! I didn't quite get it when they first mentioned being able to mark our blogs with the ability to re-blog. Now I get it and think it is a great idea!

Kenneth,

Great. There's no telling how many posts might get reblogged, but without enabling it, none will be. :)

Steve

Vickey,

Agreed, That's the nice thing about this features - plus the extra points you get. :)

Steve

I am going to mine righ tnow to make sure I checked the box, thanks for the insight!

Steve, I think this will be helpful to many who don't even think about the re-blogging feature. I know I have caught several posts that I would have missed and was thankful that they had been reblogged. I also have started to re-blog several excellent posts, but couldn't pass them on because they had not been marked for reblogging.

Another point, I have often gone back to the original post and left comments because that is the person who wrote the post. Now, I am going to start making an effort to comment to the re-blogger and thank them too.

Myka,

You're welcome. Good luck. :)

Steve

Gary,

These are all great comments. Thank you. I think commenting on the original post and the reblogged one is a great idea. :)

Steve

I have found several members, that when asked, will let you reblog...
Your friend south of Seattle,
Paul

Paul,

You don't need to ask permission if it is given on the original post. :)

Steve

Good advice, Steve and it is an honor to be reblogged.

Steve,

I have reblogged a few, not many. I have been reblogged a few times as well. It seems a good idea.

Many are worried that it will lower their control. And it does lower it a little... but the return is much better than the little bit of control that might be lost.

NOV

Steve,

All mine are re-bloggable (Is that a word?). Several have been re-blogged.

I have had my first reblog this week by numerous people, I was actually flattered that some prople thought the post was good enought to re-blog. I mean I do try to make my posts interesting and informative, it just felt like I had accomplished something "extra" when I got re-blogged...

Jane,

It is. Good attitude and keep on blogging. :)

Steve

Steve,

Re-blogging can be overdone. It shouldn't replace normal posts - just add to them. :)

Steve

Lane,

I don't see it as a cpontrol issue. I see it a being able to reach more people. :)

Steve

Terry,

Excellent. Allow others to repost. :)

Steve

Gerry,

It is a nice feeling to get reblogged. Congratulations. :)

Steve

Steve, FYI, unless us newer members pay to be rainmakers, our blogs are not eligible for reblogging. I check that little box every time, and was asked at one point about one of mine. That's whan I found out that until I pay, no one can reblog my posts....

NOV

Shoshana hit on a valid point. Non-RainMaker blogs are always members only. They can't get a re-blog... nor can they re-blog.

Shoshana,

You are right - maybe this would be a reason to upgrade to Rainmaker status. :)

Steve

Lane,

Thanks. That is a real benefit of Rainmaker. :)

Steve

NOV

I tried to reblog a good post last week but it was a members only. The originator went back and switched it over to public and then I hit the reblog button. I actually ended up reblogging two as there was a great one about looking for signs of a stroke that I thought was good advice for all.

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