For those of you looking for an alternative to some of the real estate website platforms out there, I've found something that I really feel you'll find both enjoyable to use, as well as search engine friendly!
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AgentPress Blog Site - I'm sure some of you have seen their sponsor ad in Active Rain...I've contacted them and am also using one of their sister products, StudioPress for a new blog site we're doing called "SuccessfulBlogSites.Com" which is in its very early stages.
AgentPress uses the WordPress platform and really impressed me with their blog site geared specifically for real estate agents/brokers. And IDX can be implemented through an iFrame - there is the Basic and Premium Package available. The Premium Package is only $299. This is not just a blog, pages can be created and treated just like a website, and it's on a blogging platform...you get the best of both worlds on one platform!
Then, if you need us, we'd be helping with content and more widgets for your blog site. Even their themes can have custom headers, but I honestly like the clean sophisticated look of their themes, unlike some of the other platforms out there that have very "dated" themes and have no intention of upgrading them.
Not to mention anything on WordPress is VERY SEARCH ENGINE FRIENDLY!!!
Costs:
Approx. $50/year for hosting the theme
IDX fees will vary and are monthly, however there are free alternatives out there, such as RealtySoft and SoftRealty (they really are 2 different companies and availability varies by state), as well as the IDX feed agents can receive from their MLS board for basic MLS searches.
Visit AgentPress for More Information!
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Thanks for sharing this information. Best wishes for continued success during 2010 and beyond.