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**An Update For Spammers: Spam and posts that have been added or re-posted multiple times will be deleted. Because 99% of the spam is generated by vendors, we are no longer accepting vendors in this group. Moderating spam has become too time consumng.

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 First I'd like to say "hi and welcome" to everyone who has joined The Art Of Marketing You group.

 The Art Of Marketing You is for real estate agents, brokers, lenders, stagers, home inspectors, etc... who want to share their real world marketing ideas and experience.

 And as I've been doing since 2006 when I joined Active Rain, I'll also be posting lots of new graphics, blog accessories like headers and backgrounds as well as some very cool marketing goodies for you to use on your own blogs and websites.

 Now that our "little" group has well over 10,000 subscribers, I thought I should update this intro so new members will have a chance to see it along with a few reminders for those who've never read it. Also...

 Because of the insane amount of spam being posted by various vendors and suppliers (SEO snake oil, "hot leads", etc...), this group is going back to it's original intention as a place for "for real estate agents, brokers, stagers, etc... who want to share their real world marketing ideas and experience". We don't have time to waste moderating and filtering out all the spammy stuff.

 Also, this is NOT the place to post religious stuff, recipes, etc... please post those things in the appropriate groups!

- new members who fit the criteria of our group(see below) are usually approved for posting by our moderators within 24 hours

since spammers often have blank profiles and little or no real content in their blog or website, be sure to fill out your profile so we know who you are and what you do

- it also helps if you have an active, recently updated blog or website

- spammers have a tendency to open accounts on AR with no info and then blast their "stuff" in posts

 

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 The most interesting, original, thought provoking, on topic posts will be featured in the group. This will give additional exposure to you, your ideas and your blog! We want quality, not quantity.

One well written, well thought out post will get you more attention and more readers/subscribers than a bunch of off topic stuff!

 With the help of our members & moderators, we try to keep the group focused, on topic, positive anduseful to our group's members.  To try and keep the group on topic and the content relevant to our members, we occasionally delete off topic posts. For more details, see the Active Rain guidelines

There are a lot of sharp cookies here in the Rain so let's make the best of it.

 

*Note: Since I'm still getting comments and questions about posts I've written over 3 years ago, as soon as I have time I'll be updating and organizing all the graphics, blog headers, etc... I've given away in the past few years to make things easier for new members to find.

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If you have additional topics you'd like to see covered or would like more information about custom graphics, themes or to book a 1 on 1 consultation to create or customize your WordPress or ActiveRain blogs, you can reach me here Later...

For more info about how we can help you stand out from the crowd, contact GiselleStCyr@garaughty.com

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So glad you are taking a hard line on spammers, they are really beginning to become a nuisance on this website.  I come here to learn not be marketed too.

11:45am • #132
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Marti - I never did like spam!  Glad that your are getting rid of those that don't respect what you are trying to do.  You have given so much to the Active Rain community!  Thanks for all that you share with the AR family to make all of us better at business.

6:52pm • #134
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Marti, I suppose it's sort of a compliment that the spammers want to be in your group, right? Just kidding!

Sharon

9:41pm • #135
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283,378 Points 75 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Laura... the dowside of having such a large group. ;-)

Louise... nice to "meet" you, welcome to the group!

Joan... the spam began to get totally out of hand (lead sellers, SEO "gurus", etc...) so the line has been drawn. ;-)

Sharon... what a positive way to look at it. ;-)

8:20am • #137
299,251 Points 48 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

NOBODY likes a spammer - thanks for "keeping it clean" Marti! :)

8:26am • #138
159,752 Points Outside Blog Hit Router Called Shot Master

Just joined group and subscribed to blog. Looking forward to learning from the experience.

6:39pm • #139
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Jennifer... we try! ;-)

Ken... thx for stopping by, really nice to have you with us!

7:23pm • #140
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367,908 Points 18 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Thank you so much for Featuring my post Pickng Up the Pieces with Joy. You are one of the reasons that Active Rain is a must visit place in your day.  The time you spend on the platform provides you a blueprint for success. Thank you for all you are doing here

5:47am • #141
283,378 Points 75 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

@Larry... your post was more than feature worthy, thx so much for contributing to our "little" group!

6:33am • #142
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Thanks for featuring my post and calling me a smart cookie. This group is full of so many great ideas, I am happy to have something useful to share. Dana
6:25pm • #144
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Hi Marti!  Just popping in to say HI and thanks for the feature today!  I can't wait to see what you have in the works for us next!  ;-)

11:15am • #145
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My dear mARTi, Wow...10,000 members...more proof of your amazing talent. I still love my book cover! Thanks for all you do for so many. Margaret
7:13am • #146
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Marti, Thank you for featuring my post, this is a first for me from you and it means a lot!

4:02pm • #147
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I once received your SHARP COOKIE recognition. I wanted to join your group then and then I forgot and life moved on until I remembered again. I like the idea of this group. I need to learn stuff and hopefully will find what stuff I need here.

6:29am • #148
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Gee, Marti,

you've been here from 2006! Time flies:)

Thanks for visiting my blog and the honor and privilege  being featured in your group.

 

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looking forward to being part of this group!

8:07pm • #152
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Now that I have slowed down a little I'm am reverting back to basics and found your blog. I hope to join the group.

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