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POINTS????

By Jennifer Hillegas

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Sign Your Deed Realty

September 02, 2007 04:25 PM

Someone told me that by blogging you can get "google points". This is something I know very little about. I would like to know more. Google points??? Does it mean that if you have alot of google points then when someone is on the net googling then perhaps your city or name will appear on the first page? How do you get google points? I bet the answers are simple and I will probably kick myself for not knowing......I guess it is possible that I have google points and don't even know it yet??? Can someone explain, I think i want more google points from what I have been told so far it is a great way to get connected to people checking out your home city......Thanks for the feedback and help!

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Brian Brumpton

Keller Williams Boise - Boise, ID

Boise Idaho Real Estate

That's the first I've heard of them. I know if you blog and include your weblink in everything it can help your SEO. My AR blogs show on google long before my website does.

Sep 02, 2007 04:33 PM

John Novak

Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV

Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Hi Jennifer - The term that I frequently hear is 'Google juice' which Wikipedia defines as "internet slang for the ability or power of a website to turn up in Google searches." That primarily happens by writing quality content and having great incoming links. Blogging helps with this because when you consistently add good content, the search engines come to 'know' your site as reliable.

Sep 02, 2007 04:35 PM

Darrel Quebedeaux

Evergreen Realty & Associates Inc. - Newport Coast, CA

Its not Google points but blogging can help your Google rating if done properly. The points on here go towards you local standing in your community. That is why we see some people posting 20 blogs in a row that don't really add up to much because the hope to steal some thunder but I think it really does not benefit them as much as they hope.

Sep 02, 2007 04:43 PM

Brian Brumpton

Keller Williams Boise - Boise, ID

Boise Idaho Real Estate

I do have to say the points chase makes it more fun. People who make a short term run usually don't stick around for long.

Sep 02, 2007 04:45 PM

Bob Carney

Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales - Mc Henry, MD

Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent

You can trade your google points in for a better ranking!!! LOL j/k The only points you get are here on AR. You can improve your google juice by using Active Rain with your anchor words and business website. Read everything this blog says and you will benefit greatly with google. Home Loans & Stuff >> The Arizona Home Loan Lady She is the best yet!!!

Good Luck

Sep 02, 2007 04:52 PM

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no thanks - Harlem, MT

I think that if someone was calling them google points, then they may have meant google ranking. Anyway, blogging is the way of the future, so keep it up!

Sep 02, 2007 04:55 PM

Jennifer Hillegas

Sign Your Deed Realty - Rome, GA

Every Seller Does It!

Thanks everyone, the responses help me understand better keep blogging and make sure you have good content! take care and have a great day!

Sep 04, 2007 11:31 PM

Patsy Ittner, Your Premier Broker Selling St. Augustine Real Estate

Little Fox Realty - Saint Augustine, FL

I've heard the term Google Points and Juice, but I'm still in the dark, even after reading this post. But thanks for asking. We'll figure it out someday.

Sep 05, 2007 02:20 AM

Gary J. Rocks

Juba Team Realty - Jefferson Township, NJ

Jennifer

My understanding is the points you get on Active Rain give you a higher standing in your community or state. To get any type of notice on Google you need to post to the public but, more importantly to Localism.com

Sep 05, 2007 02:50 AM

Nicolette Ceballos, Fountain Valley Now Serving all of California

Bilingual Escrow Officer - Fountain Valley, CA

Exactly what Gary said. The more points you earn on ActiveRain, the higher in rank you get on Google. It's an awesome tool.

Sep 05, 2007 12:09 PM

JANNA HELMICK

ALLEGIANCE REALTY - Lawton, OK

I am not sure, new to this....just trying to figure this out myself.

Sep 05, 2007 03:14 PM

Ilyce N. Powell

Financial Revitalize - Baltimore, MD

CMPS- Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist

Jennifer -Looks like you've got some good responses here, but I'd caution you to make sure your posts are placed in the right (relevant) groups. Ok? I've fallen victim to misplacement, too.

Sep 05, 2007 03:44 PM

Denise Shockey

RE/MAX Aerospace Realty - Cocoa Beach, FL

Cocoa Beach, Brevard County Florida Real Estate

Thank you for all of the great questions and comments. These are all very helpful to those of us starting out.

Dec 11, 2007 12:25 PM

Roland Woodworth

Blue Cord Realty - Clarksville, TN

Blue Cord Realty

I have not heard of google points. I have noticed that my active rain is found on google !

Feb 13, 2008 02:03 AM

Delaware Junk Removal Residential And Commercial Hauling Clean Outs

Delaware Junk Removal 302-530-9186 - Wilmington, DE

Whole House Clean Outs, Basements, Garages, Attics

Jennifer, I posted a home for sale on my blog 2 days ago and it turned up on the front page of google today! This really works!

Feb 13, 2008 02:28 PM

Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan

Samson Properties - Bowie, MD

I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

I have not heard of google points myself. But I know that my profile shows up on Google. Also,I see that you have this post in three groups. You can put them in five groups. The more groups you put it in,the more people will read it which can add up in points and eventually help you with your search engine ranking. I am still trying to figure this search ranking and backlink thing out myself. Great post.

Feb 15, 2008 03:25 PM

Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan

Samson Properties - Bowie, MD

I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Feb 15, 2008 03:25 PM

Jennifer Hillegas

Sign Your Deed Realty - Rome, GA

Every Seller Does It!

Lanre,

Thanks for the tip I will add more groups to my blog. If I discover other ways to get more points I will let you know. Thanks and have a great day!

Feb 16, 2008 12:05 AM

Trey Thurmond

BCR Realtors - College Station, TX

College Station , Texas Homes

Every time you leave a comment on someone's post.....you leave a signature which maybe... the search engines like Google detect as significant some how.

Feb 16, 2008 12:09 AM