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My Simple Approach to Blogging

By C. Lloyd McKenzie

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Living Albuquerque 16784

December 12, 2009 10:39 AM

Now that I have been around blogging for awhile, I think it is time that I provide feedback to those who have helped me along the way. First of all, thanks to all of you for your patience and your willingness to share, because that's the way it's done on Active Rain. Today, after taking inventory, I think I have a formula that I will apply moving forward. Here it is

I have coined it "My Simple Approach to Blogging."

1. Define the purpose of my blog to my target audience (Primarily buyers, sellers, investors, and anyone relocating to Albuquerque or Rio Rancho).

2. Post at least one article of relevance per week. I will be posting on the weekend.

3. Login to Active Rain daily to read the blogs of others, and to leave comments where necessary

4. Spend at least one hour per week to inquire about gadgets, widgets and the like, which could enhance my web presence

5. Spend at least one hour per week to checkout the Active Rain Blog and its Archive. I have recently discovered that there is a wealth of information there.

Again, my thanks to all who have provided me guidance.

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Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

What works for you is important. It might not work for others but who cares. We all have different approaches.

Patricia/Seacoast NH

Dec 13, 2009 08:38 AM

Christine Donovan

Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA

Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

It looks to me like you have a great plan for using Active Rain with continued success.

Dec 13, 2009 09:35 AM

Tony Grego, 317-663-4173 #1 Trade Association for Alternative Inv

REISA - 317-663-4173 - Indianapolis, IN

good post. along with spending minimum time I also have to limit my time or the entire day gets away

have a great day

tony

Dec 13, 2009 10:38 AM

Aaron Vaughn 830-358-0455

Conifer Builders LLC - Canyon Lake, TX

It seems like you are pretty good at time-blocking for your online presence. Hope it keeps going well for you.

Dec 13, 2009 11:33 AM

Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker

Aloha Kai Real Estate - Clearwater, FL

Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i

Hi Lloyd. Simple works. I like your list. ~ Lana

Dec 13, 2009 11:37 AM

Terrylynn Fisher

Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA

HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Sounds like a plan. And you'll be upping the bar for yourself as you go.

Dec 13, 2009 11:43 AM

Debbie Konter-Danville/Avon IN

FC Tucker - Avon, IN

Avon Indiana Agent

This is good idea on planning. My goal is to work harder on blogging for 2010 and I appreciate your post.

Dec 13, 2009 12:41 PM

Tammie White, Broker

Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN

Franklin TN Homes for Sale

Lloyd, I think just like other parts of our business, we do have to set goals. These are good ones.

Dec 13, 2009 12:48 PM

Emily Lowe

RE/MAX Homes and Estates, Lipman Group - Nashville, TN

Nashville TN Realtor

I like your plan. It's do-able and it makes sense. You are right that there is a LOT you can learn here on AR!

Dec 13, 2009 12:50 PM

Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker

https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com - Falmouth, MA

Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop

You could also have added "a methodical approach" to you title. Consistent, methodical, and simple, pays off.

Dec 13, 2009 08:56 PM

C. Lloyd McKenzie

Living Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM

Living Albuquerque

My fellow Active Rainers, thank you! This is totally unexpected. Let me try to respond to as many of these comments, then move on. I will schedule some time over the weekend to respond to the rest.

Joyce, thank you. You have acknowledge being addicted. I believe in moderation in all aspects of my life.

Lenn: You ave very wise. Let me acknowledge that I have learned a lot from you. I have taken quite a few pointers from you. My goal is to work it and to take advantage of all its economies of scale.

Leslie: Thank you. I have learned from Toastmasters that whenever I am speaking I should speak from the heart. I couldn't have said it better! Active Rain should be a MUST for all REALTORS

Wallace, you are very kind.And I agree, this is a great forum with layers of information for all aspect of business.

Claudette, I have learned quite a bit since joining AR. My goal is to follow my plan as best I can. Thanks for your comment.

Jackie, seems like where you are is where I want to be. Sunday was great! I was very busy. Thanks for your comment

Dan and Rachel, I am glad you find it useful. I am sure you can amend it for you personal situation

Philip, thank you. I am pretty sure that after awhile I will become quite proficient with this and will be able to set the bar higher.

Thanks Rob!

Renee, thank you so much! And you have given me a few ideas. You know as I was driving home tonight I was checking out the luminarios and I thought, that certainly would make a great blog. You have affirmed it for me. Thank you!

Good Idea Mike. I will add that to my blogging notes!

Brian, well said. I couldn't agree more

Lori, thank you. Having a plan is better than not having one.

Tracey: Thank the person that invited you. Jump right in start reading and commenting the blogs of others. I find that the people whose blogs I have subscribed were most helpful to me when I got started

You are Spot on Ken

Thanks Gary.

Thanks to all who have posted comments. I will try to respond to others at another time

Dec 14, 2009 01:33 PM

Jane Peters

Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Lloyd, that is great, a mini business plan for AR. This is what I need to do because I tend to do it ad hoc and it cuts into my work time. Congratulations on the feature. This is a valuable post.

Dec 14, 2009 02:23 PM

David Whitehead

RE/MAX Pace Realty - Crown Point, IN

Sounds like a great plan

Dec 19, 2009 09:29 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Lloyd and that is a wonderful post and congrats on the feature!

VB ;o)

Dec 23, 2009 04:29 PM

Peggy Harmeyer- Harmeyer Team

RE/MAX Real EstateGroup.com - Altoona, IA

Licensed in the State of Iowa

Great post about blogging Lloyd. And yes we do have to have a balance between blogging once in a blue moon and blogging and checking blogs very often. I do have a difficult time with time blocking for my blogging and therefore don't have the consistency and interesting posts some of the time. When you Time block how do you go about it?

Peggy S. Harmeyer

Coldwell Banker Mid America Group, REALTORS

Altoona, Iowa

Licensed in the State of Iowa

PeggyHarmeyer.com

Dec 23, 2009 04:37 PM

Eric Brickley

Zenith Mortgage Advisors (Milford,MA) - Framingham, MA

I am in my 30 day trial phase with activerain and found your article most helpful. Time to put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard....

Dec 24, 2009 12:15 AM

C. Lloyd McKenzie

Living Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM

Living Albuquerque

David, Robert, Peggy: Thank you! It was difficult, but after writing it down on paper, it became progressively easier. I will be updating it in the near future because I did not allot enough time to comment on post that I receive from others. Most are complimentary, but nonetheless are worthy of a response.

The other issue I am having is with the time allotted to look at AR Blog. I need to improve that part of the process because I do not think it is efficient. I find myself having to sort through the same series of blogs by AR. I am sure there is a better way to do it

Dec 24, 2009 05:14 AM

C. Lloyd McKenzie

Living Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM

Living Albuquerque

Eric: Thanks for your comment. Hope you will become a permanent member of AR

Dec 24, 2009 05:19 AM

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maya garg

Merry X'Mas and a Prosperous New Year to you Lloyd

You are right about wealth of knowledge on AR. I fully agree and I am also learning a lot about American market and other tricks specially technology videos etc.

Thank you AR

Dec 25, 2009 04:27 AM

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C. Lloyd McKenzie

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Living Albuquerque

Maya...Thanks for your comment

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Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, New Mexico are among the most stable real estate markets in the United States. This has caught the attention of the national media. As such, it is incumbent on local Realtors to provide information about our cities for those interested in investing, relocating, or visiting. My goal with this blog is to highlight issues or topics in real estate, and where appropriate apply them to the local markets.

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