I have a new Activerain member here in my office wanting me to show her how to blog. Her first question to me was "What is a blog"?

I logged-in and am now showing her how to blog. To answer her question though, a blog is just an article in your own words that you write on a blogging platform such as Activerain.The goal is to get as many people as possible to read it. To do that we put in key words for the search engines to see and index. For instance, Pamela Cherry -Kerby is a home stager in west Tennessee. I have bolded these words to put extra value to them. Google will pick these up as soon as I submit this blog. By the way, if you need a great home stager, give Pamela a call at 731-612-2886.

I also explained to Pamela that to use the Activerain platform and get Google to pick up your posts, you have to have the rainmaker status.


Pamela will be reading this blog post regularily to read your comments about blogging.

 

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8 Comments on What does It Mean To Blog?

JUN
30
2010

Thanks Mike for sharing this info for me. I look forward to learning more about blogging.

11:32am • #1
1,030,262 Points 67 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

She has a good tutor with you Mike...I sometimes see blogs as essays on the topic of real estate...helps with the perspective.

12:23pm • #2
JUL
01
2010
2 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Very good Bob. Succint! However, I too am new and don't know what you mean by "you have to have the rain maker status"?

1:07am • #3
647,026 Points 8 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Valerie, in order for Activerain to allow search engines to see your keyword laden posts, they require you to pay $29.95 which in my opinion is a bargain if you plan to blog alot and those blog posts are aimed at potential clients. If you are just looking for a social network site where you can blog then you would not need to pay that $29.95.

11:55am • #4
JUL
06
2010
2 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Thank you Bob for clearing that up for me! I really appreciate it. As stated before, I am new to this site and reading all the great postings and trying to decide if I need to make the leap. Per your blog, sounds like it is a good idea. Have you received benefits that translate into sales/opportunities? As you know, there are so many vehicles out there that relieve realtors of their hard earned money with the promise of generating leads, etc.

6:59pm • #5
JUL
08
2010
128,963 Points 1 Featured Post

I am so much to learn about blogging and making connections in the ActiveRain group.  I appreciate reading what you and others have written.  I have not spent the $29.95 yet but if you suggest it I may tried.  I need to learn from those of you who have the experience and knowledge.

9:38am • #6
AUG
13
2010
122,426 Points Hit Router Called Shot Master

Mike, I read a comment you left on another bloggers posting and followed you over to your blog to check out some of your posts!

In reading this particular posting on blogging on ActiveRain, I noticed that you didn't answer Valerie's question in comment #5.  You might want to circle back (even though it's been over a month) and answer now IMHO.  ;-)

TGIF and have a great weekend!

 

8:50am • #7
647,026 Points 8 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Valerie,

My outside blogs cost me nothing except paying for custom domain name which is cheap. I have gotten business as a result of blogging both here in Activerain and my outside blogs.

5:34pm • #8


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