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A blog is forever . . Sometimes that’s a good thing

By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Real Estate Agent with Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 REB.0759001

August 09, 2010 12:30 AM

While working yesterday morning, my cell phone rang, and the caller had a most unusual request: Are the chain saws still on sale? They asked.

What I asked, thinking I had not heard them properly?

Is this Schmidt's and Serafines they repeated?

I'm sorry you have the wrong number I replied.

It was definitely not a wrong number for me.

Last year as part of an ActiveRain Localism contest I had blogged about Schmidt's and Serafines, a local hardware store. I did get calls last year when I did the blog post, but I expected that as the blog was fresh. A year later, and that blog is still bringing people to my phone, even though I had put the stores' number in the post.

We should all try to maintain our relationship with the community we service with these Localism posts, as they demonstrate our expertise within our areas.

I know I will do more of them as they continue to work long after the post has been completed.

And, if you are looking for the contact information of Schmidt's & Serafines:

Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8 am to 8 pm, Saturday 8 am to 5 pm, Sunday 9 am to 2 pm.

Their phone number is 203-754-5186.

The number for their power division is 203-754-5981.

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Margaret Woda

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD

Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Ed, that's so funny. I had one of those calls this past weekend... someone calling about a local business I wrote about last year. Kinda reminds me of the calls we used to get over marketing things we used to pass around our farms years ago, i.e. "I can't find my jar-opener, could you give me another one?" Haha...

Aug 09, 2010 12:38 AM

Ellie McIntire

Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD

Luxury service in Central Maryland

Ed, it really is amazing the power of our Localism posts and the longevity of their uses. I still get calls on many of my earlier posts too.

Aug 09, 2010 12:39 AM

Herb Johnson

Access Capital - Florence, KY

Ed:

Very true, blogs can be the gift that keep on giving, that's why we have to do our best to make them good!

Aug 09, 2010 12:40 AM

Connie Wilhelm Zulu

Peak Realty Ltd., Brokerage - Saint Marys, ON

It will be interesting in years to come how many calls will continue to pour in. We must watch what we say. I know I switched office recently and there are plenty of post out there with my old office info on them. I also included my cell phone number for contact so they can find me.

Aug 09, 2010 12:43 AM

Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for the post and for the inspiration to write about local businesses.

Aug 09, 2010 12:53 AM

Gerry Michaels

Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA

GettysburgGerry Social Meida

Ed, what a concept, buy a house and get a free chain saw....Eds cutting out the competition, okay I'll stop now. that is cool that the post is keeping your phone ringing

Aug 09, 2010 01:53 AM

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Localism posts certainly do draw attention....now if you only stocked chain saws!!

Aug 09, 2010 02:41 AM

Sheldon Neal

Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ

That British Agent Bergen County NJ

Ha ! Yup ! I've been called many times for info on local events that I've blogged about !

... and those blogs last forever !!!

:o)

Aug 09, 2010 03:06 AM

J. Philip Faranda

Howard Hanna Rand Realty - Yorktown Heights, NY

Associate Broker / Office Manager

Ed, do they cut keys? LOL

Aug 09, 2010 04:13 AM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Ed..I get the ones do they allow DOGs ...Don't you LOve it

HelpfulHannah

Aug 09, 2010 05:25 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Love it, Ed

Thanks for making my Monday.

Mary

Aug 09, 2010 06:27 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Ed.. I'm laughing on this end. I get similiar calls.. but for "Touch a Truck". This is an annual fundraiser here in Cromwell. When I don't know the exact dates and times for this years event, the person on the other end get annoyed.

Aug 09, 2010 07:40 AM

William James Walton Sr.

WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Briotti Group - Waterbury, CT

Greater Waterbury Real Estate

Philip, as a matter of fact, they do. I've had several keys copied there.

Ed, all I can say is wow....

Aug 09, 2010 01:01 PM

Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner

Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA

Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

Love it....too funny! But it does make the point to be careful what you say on the Internet, in your case....are they still on sale? I could use a good chain saw.

Aug 09, 2010 01:02 PM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Ed, you are right those blogs around forever. I still get calls on blogs that I wrote early on ActiveRain.

Aug 09, 2010 02:01 PM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Margaret, well do you have those jar openers? Can never have enough

Ellie, that's a great thing. This one caught me completely by surprise

Herb, and do them more often. Thanks for stopping

Aug 10, 2010 01:27 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Connie, depending on the platform, they should be able to follow you.

Gerry, I'm sure the people at Schmidt's & Serafines would love that connection. I don't know if I would want that liability.

Barbara, the best I'll do is the fuel mix and bar oil

Sheldon, that's the nice thing about a public vs member's only blog.

Aug 10, 2010 01:31 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Philip, yes they do cut keys, and all of their blanks are brass, instead of the cheap aluminum blanks that break off in the locks. Plus you get get just one of any type of screw, nut or bolt.

Hannah, so much for being helpful

Mary, thanks for stopping

Aug 10, 2010 01:34 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Valerie, when you're the blog of the community you have responsibilities. BTW when does that take place?

William, got to love it, I probably should have made an appointment

Karen, the answer is yes, and they carry Stihl equipment, one of the best

George, for you that's a good thing as you blog so often about getting a mortgage

Aug 10, 2010 01:37 AM

Cara Marcelle Mancuso

Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes - Tucson, AZ

Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!

Love your story. I received a call a week or so ago from a young woman, wanting to know what there was "to do" in Marana on a Saturday night. Seems she was looking all over the internet for something to do as a visitor, and she kept getting my blogs! HA! Talk about a warm feeling. That is amazing that a year old blog is still getting you calls. You have quite an internet presence!!

Aug 12, 2010 05:22 AM