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Evolving…

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Home Inspector with Complete Home Inspections, Inc. TN Lic#050

Evolving…

Screen shot of some of the first posts on ActiveRain...I find it both interesting and fascinating when I hop into the time machine and go into the ActiveRain past. Yesterday, Craig Daniels and I were emailing each other as we took a trip down the ActiveRain memory lane. Using this URL ( http://activerain.com/recent_blog_posts/42294 ) we were able to go all the way back to the first official ActiveRain blog #10 - http://activerain.com/blogsview/10/blast-the-bubble. Sadly, the post has been deleted by the author, but you can still leave a comment. Gosh how the platform and times have changed as we are in constant flux and evolution.

And so too, it goes with our blogs. Back then, blogging was in its infancy. There were no guidelines, SEO, colored text, and the other "bells and whistles" we use today to enhance or posts. Bl-a-a-a-h, we just threw threw something out there and hoped for the best. Today, there is an art, a science, if you will, on proper Blogiquette. (Okay, so I just made up a new word for Websters ). 

This month, ActiveRain will celebrate it's fifth birthday. Regrettably, I live too far away, and will not be able to attend the festivities. <sigh> While pictures and videos of the event will abound, it's not the same as experiencing the event. Kinda like Woodstock - it was an experience. Nevertheless, in 23 more days, we will be wishing ActiveRain a Happy Birthday…

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Comments (56)

Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Michael. . AR is like my 4 year old. . growing everyday and everyday he seems to surprise us with the new thing he comes up with. . all we can do is stand back and allow nature to take its place. .

AR is nothing like it was 5 years ago and what will they be in 5 years?. . .who knows. .

 

 

Jun 02, 2011 11:09 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Michael...

In the world of the Internet, five years is an eternity, Hard to believe that next month is MY 4 year AR anniversary!

Jun 02, 2011 11:23 PM
Bryant Tutas
Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL
Selling Florida one home at a time

It has been a long journey. I was member 800 something. They had just started blogging when I joined. For the first year or so I could read EVERY post in about an hour in the morning. It's been fun watching the network grow.

I have some videos from the very first AR gathering. I think I'll put those togther over the weekend and post them for the birthday.

Jun 02, 2011 11:58 PM
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566
They are only a little older than my Golden Retriever , Riley Rover. He is still a youngster.
Jun 02, 2011 11:59 PM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Thanks for the post today Michael,  Time flies when your having fun as they say. 

 

Patricia/Seacoast NH & ME

Jun 03, 2011 01:27 AM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Michael, time does seem to fly on ActiveRain. I'm coming up on three and a half years.

Jun 03, 2011 01:51 AM
Bob Zorechak - ABR, GRI, e-PRO
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan - Morristown, NJ
Sells Homes in Morris/Somerset/Hunterdon Cos., NJ

Very interesting retrospective.  Things sure have changed.

Jun 03, 2011 02:52 AM
Robert Hammerstein -
Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ
Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Michael  - We remember doing our first post back in 2006 on the Bubble as well... ahh memories... Times haven't changed all that much yet they have...

Jun 03, 2011 04:17 AM
Alex Heyen
Heyen Real Estate - Millard, NE

I do have to say I love the inspector gadget photo.  Very original. 

Jun 03, 2011 05:06 AM
Mike Yeo
3:16 team REALTY - Frisco, TX

Amazing how time flies and the trip down memory lane was great. Thanks for the post and I wish too that we lived closer to celebrate with AR folks.

Jun 03, 2011 05:12 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Michael,

Thanks for the journey down memory lane. I was not a blogger back then when the pioneers began - what a journey they ALL have had. Thank you for the history lesson on ActiveRain. I'm proud to be associated with gifted people, such as yourself.

Here's to another birthday and many more years to come. Innovation paves the way to success!

Patricia

Jun 03, 2011 05:20 AM
Adam Mallory
eBroker Real Estate 619-566-ADAM - San Diego, CA
Broker, ABR, e-Pro

Very nice post!  Funny the way technology can change so fast we've become almost blind to it.

Jun 03, 2011 05:42 AM
Scott Petersen
Client First, Realtors - Canton, MI - Canton, MI

Great retrospective look back at AR. I must admit it took me a little while to get AR and blogging, but I think it is catching on.

Jun 03, 2011 06:15 AM
Cory Barbee
San Diego, CA
Broker (760) 563-4022

The power of technology is powerful and I feel pretty good knowing that by staying active on this platform, I will be and stay relevant

Jun 03, 2011 06:15 AM
Eric Michael
Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI
Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

I can't wait to see how AR continues to grow. Looking forward to the next 5 years.

Jun 03, 2011 12:52 PM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Metamorphosis is a wonderful thing Michael and you and I go way back too! It's just getting better I think. Thanks for the blast from the past. Loved it.

Later in the rain~Deb

Jun 03, 2011 02:00 PM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Michael - Pretty cool.  I would love to be able to read the first actual post, but I guess not.

Jun 03, 2011 04:41 PM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

I wish I would have been around in the beginning.

Jun 03, 2011 04:45 PM
Roland Woodworth
Blue Cord Realty - Clarksville, TN
Blue Cord Realty

very interesting post Michael. Hope all is going well for you...

Jun 03, 2011 08:30 PM
Irene Kennedy Realtor® in Northwestern NJ
Weichert - Lopatcong, NJ

Michael,

I'm also sorry I won't attend the birthday bash - at least not in person.

Jun 04, 2011 01:11 AM