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Why do I post to (Localism) by: Robert Swetz

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 Why do I post to (Localism) by: Robert Swetz

 Around the last year posting to Activerain approximately 45% of my posts are directed towards (Localism). Why?

 Because 90 percent of my (Leads) come from posting about communities and areas of interest where I live. I have been sharing information and photographs with people around the world about Las Vegas Nevada. And they have left many comments, emails and more thanking me and having an interest with coming to visit a place they have never seen before.

 Except for movies, magazines, friends & family, Internet & (Vegas Bob).

 So if your a (Newbie) around the Activerain network and you are interested in getting some serious action around here and creating serious (google juice), may I suggest taking around 40-50 percent of your posts and directing them to (Localism) with pics if you can.

 Just a little advice from a man who knows!

 Vegas Bob

 PS - And don't be surprised if I pop into your City or Town some day, take a bunch of photographs and post several stories about your communities!

photograph by Robert Swetz - City Center - Las Vegas - Nevada

 Photograph taken by Robert Swetz (Vegas Bob) - MGM City Center - Las Vegas Nevada 2009

 

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Comments(19)

Craig Richardson
National Realty - McLean, VA

Robert, that's good to know.  I've been posting to Localism as well so hopefully it will pay off for me too.

Dec 23, 2009 11:20 PM
Karin Elliott
IBA Realty Group - Big Canoe, GA
14 Years as a Broker & Making Dreams Come True

Great idea. You are so right about the pictures too. I feel like my posts are never complete without a picture! How's the weather in Vegas?

Karin Elliott-IBA Mountain Homes

Dec 23, 2009 11:22 PM
Scott Guay
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty - Ocean Pines, MD
Associate Broker. Ocean City and Ocean Pines MD

Keep on doing what you know works for you.  It does pay off if you are consistent

Dec 23, 2009 11:24 PM
Noah Levy
Coldwell Banker - Highland Park, IL
Coldwell Banker Highland Park IL

Hi Bob

I agree. Being a newer blogger ( 2 months) I have been putting everything on localism. Interesting that you only post some of your blogs on it - I figure if someone wants a specific area let them see multiple blogs I have written so they associate me as the expert in the area.

Have a great Holiday Season & Happy New Year!!!

Dec 23, 2009 11:30 PM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Robert, good tip! Localism is a great way to get more mileage out of your posts. Thanks and have a Merry Christmas!

Dec 23, 2009 11:37 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Bob....thank you for sharing that information.....I will make sure that most of my posts are directed to localism....

Dec 23, 2009 11:44 PM
Michelle Francis
Tim Francis Realty LLC - Atlanta, GA
Realtor, Buckhead Atlanta Homes for Sale & Lease

Bob,  I am working on posting more local info.  A big goal for 2010!  All the best, Michelle

Dec 23, 2009 11:54 PM
Robert Schwabe
Herron Real Estate - Orange Park, FL
Orange Park Real Estate

Bob - I also post most of my blogs to localism and i seem to get customers this way. Have a great 2010!.

Dec 24, 2009 12:05 AM
Betty Knowles
Southwest Missouri Realty - Springfield, MO
Ready to sell? Call Betty!

Absolutely Bob, when you post to Localism you get a double dose of Google exposure.

Dec 24, 2009 12:16 AM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

Hey Bob, if you come to my town and take pictures and post about the community let me know and we'll do some lunch! 

Dec 24, 2009 12:47 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

VB, when you coming to Waukesha, WI?  Your friend, Kristin Johnston, waukesha county realtor!

Dec 24, 2009 12:54 AM
Caren Wallace
Premier Property Group LLC - Tualatin, OR
Portland Caren Real Estate

VB, I love Localism and I post most of my blogs there....Portage Lakes ROCKS!

Dec 24, 2009 12:58 AM
Melissa Zavala
Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA
Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County

Personally, I love posting to Localism due to the benefits. But I do not like writing the localism posts because I feel like they are too generic and do not express any opinion about anything. But I guess if they give me business, I should quite complaining, right?

Dec 24, 2009 01:00 AM
Ty Lacroix
Envelope Real Estate Brokerage Inc - London, ON

Robert, good advice and to back that up, after actively posting on Localism the last 3 months, the phone is ringing!

Ty

Dec 24, 2009 02:18 AM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

VB - This is great advice and in my opinion pictures are a must.  Happy Holidays!

Dec 24, 2009 02:20 AM
Tiffany Torgan
Harcourts Prestige Properties of La Jolla - La Jolla, CA
Featured on HGTV's New Show! How Close Can I Beach

Hey Vegas Bob...do you know how to actually post your profile picture on Localism? It seems like they would use your active rain pic but they don't. I would be more excited about Localism if I could put my picture on it. Do you sponsor a community as well? Tiffany

Dec 24, 2009 04:40 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Tiffany and I am pretty sure you load your profile pic to Localism like you do for your profile page. I need to put a different profile photo on my Localism page also and I will get back to you on this.

And yes I sponsor 6 communities in and around Las Vegas Nevada!

VB ;o)

Dec 24, 2009 07:14 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I'm so far off the beaten path I don't know if you could find me Robert.  But if you are ever near lake Sinclair (an hour and half southeast of Atlanta) you better stop in and say hi.

 

Dec 24, 2009 10:31 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Featured @ Club Chaos

Dec 24, 2009 02:43 PM