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Bloggers Block ! I read about it, then I live it...

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Real Estate Agent with ERA Herman Group Real Estate-NoCo

It is so true to actually think that while you feel like you have a hundred different things to talk about, it comes down to what do people want to read. I have written blogs on special financing, real estate, FHA and even on Buyers with disabilities. I have used humor and off topic posts with my animals. I have created a hodge podge of blogging history.

The posts I think will be successful (and I mean that draws the interest of the readers and encourages them to dialogue) and the ones I do as a fluke and for fun are never how I expect them to be.

I know in previous blogs I asked about what the reader wants and some of the responses are:

  1. Catchy headlines
  2. Interesting topics
  3. Easy reading

But I do those types of posts and I am starting to think that "WHAT TIME" you post your blog has something to do with it. I know it isn't personal because know one personally knows me. Although I have gotten personal on blogs and those seem to scare people off. The silly cat photos (while adorable) might be a welcome break from the 'Foreclosure freeze, economy collapsing" heavy emotional posts.  I try to create a mix and a blend of everything..

So - thus I find myself at a standstill in the blogging mindset.  Do I push through it and write crazy posts like this one, airing my uncertainity and discouragement? Or do I step away until I have something "important" to say?

Well, I guess I will just have to take one post at a time, as the creativity strikes at the midnight hour !!

 

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Marcia Kramarz
Re/Max Executive Realty - Medway, MA
CDPE,LMC,CBR

 Bloggers Block does pass - At least I think those that identify a block are those that actually put time into the design and presentation of their blogs - and that puts you above many already!

Oct 25, 2010 03:11 PM
Sherilyn M. Whistler
ERA Herman Group Real Estate-NoCo - Loveland, CO
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Marcia:  I appreciate that.. I do try to make the reading interesting and easy to read.

Oct 25, 2010 03:13 PM
Jason Channell
Diadem Property Inspections - Serving Southeast Michigan - Troy, MI
The House Sleuth

If I waited to write until I was inspired, I'd never write anything. But when I start writing, inspriation takes over (at least most of the time).

So keep writing! :)

Oct 25, 2010 03:17 PM
Sherilyn M. Whistler
ERA Herman Group Real Estate-NoCo - Loveland, CO
Need a Referral, Call Me !

Jason:  I will, even if it is just mindless rattling!

Oct 25, 2010 03:21 PM
Debra Davis
Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners - Snellville, GA
Realtor - Atlanta, Decatur, Snellville, Loganville

I agree with Jason. I have to have an idea for the post, but it usually develops after I start writing. Good to know we are all human.

Oct 25, 2010 03:23 PM
Marilyn Boudreaux
Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Bono Realty - Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles LA Century 21 Realtor

you blog to get your name out there to the consumer so the timing doesnt matter the SEO will still pick up your blog!  It just takes alot of blogging to get the results but eventually you start being found and the phone rings.  So Blog on!!!

Oct 25, 2010 03:24 PM
Sherilyn M. Whistler
ERA Herman Group Real Estate-NoCo - Loveland, CO
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Debra:  Human I am, a gifted writer? Generally at about 1:00 am.

Marilyn: Okay... blogging world - HERE I COME !!

Oct 25, 2010 03:26 PM
Ted Tyrrell
RE/MAXCamosun (Chatterton) - Victoria, BC
Selling Homes in Beautiful Victoria

I've been a member of ActiveRain for only three weeks.  Today I did a search in our local MLS database and blogged about how many houses there are for sale in my area under a certain price.  Within minutes Google had done its thing.  I did a Google search for houses under $400,000 in my city and, lo and behold, it came up Numero Uno!  That's pretty astounding!!!  

And that's the type of blog I am going to do more and more.  But, I guess you've been there, done that.  I agree with Marilyn--keep blogging where people will find you in searches.  That may take some thinking about who you audience is and what your key tags will be.

Oct 25, 2010 05:31 PM
Sherilyn M. Whistler
ERA Herman Group Real Estate-NoCo - Loveland, CO
Need a Referral, Call Me !

Ted:  Congrat's on your google status and thank you for the encouragement!! Numero Uno !! WOOHOO!! Go get'em...

Oct 25, 2010 05:41 PM
Ruth Vogt
Fairway Independent Mortgage, LLS. Equal Housing Opportunity. Regulated by the Division of Real Estate. - Colorado Springs, CO
719-592-0855 www.ReverseLoansInColorado.com

My problem is that I think of a zillion things to blog about, and then decide I don't have the time to do it "right now". By the time I do take the time, I forgot all the things I thought were so important to blog about!

Oct 30, 2010 04:19 AM
Sherilyn M. Whistler
ERA Herman Group Real Estate-NoCo - Loveland, CO
Need a Referral, Call Me !

Ruth:  Oh my gosh... I do that when I am getting dress in the morning !!I head to the closet and forget want I wanted to wear ... Well Ruth, all your posts are interesting and informative.. I read them all the time.

Oct 30, 2010 04:34 AM