ActiveRain ~ You Either Swear at it or By it...
And so goes the continuing saga of the ups and downs of ActiveRain. There are a lot of good features about this real estate platform. Google juice, interaction, virtual friends, lead generator and the list goes on. And, when connections work like they should, we swear by ActiveRain.
But then there are those days when, there are terrible hitches in the giddyup, proxy errors, slow connections, lost comments and the list, like the beat goes on.
What I do not understand is the lack of consistency. One day you swear at it, the next? Who knows...
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA
I try to keep my sanity and productivity up by timing myself. . there is a fine line between being productive with AR and using it as an office water cooler. . .the difference between the two affects the quality of your business
Aug 24, 2011 11:39 PM
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
Michael, Yesterday was a horror on this site. Took soooooooooo long to comment and couldn't get back on to our home page each time the comment finally "took" ~ Just got on now, so let's see what happens today!
Aug 24, 2011 11:41 PM
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
Michael, So far so good. We've actually been without too much trouble over the last several weeks. Sometimes it's just what server you're assigned to.
Aug 24, 2011 11:43 PM
Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA
LandlordWhisperer
I guess I have been doing this blogging stuff so long that I can just adapt...when connections are slow, I work from my office direct line DSL and when blogs won't post, I save them in ScribeFire for the NEXT TIME
Aug 24, 2011 11:44 PM
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland
HA! I no longer even think about it. I just go on to other platforms or household chores or hit the road with my camera.
Aug 24, 2011 11:56 PM
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County
I work AR around my other activities. If it is down I am OK as I go to one of my three other blogs...or Facebook. It does seem to be less often these days!
Aug 25, 2011 12:30 AM
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired
All you computer gurus know the problem is with the system. As a computer neophyte I just blame myself and wait for time to heal all things. Enjoy your day!
Aug 25, 2011 12:33 AM
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor
Forget the love hate relationship. What the heck are you doing up at 4 in the morning?!!! Even early birds and worms are still sleeping then!
Aug 25, 2011 01:09 AM
NoVa Brokers LLC - Vienna, VA
Principal Broker, Serving Virginia and Maryland
I haven't had any problems with this site. Hardly ever. Mayble I am not on it as often as everyone else. Maybe I should be.
Aug 25, 2011 02:07 AM
Imagine WOW! Digital Marketing Agency - Burbank, CA
Social Media Marketing, Coaching & Training
While I haven't had a problem today, I know exactly what you mean and its SO frustrating. You would think that all of the system errors would be rectified by now but I know its an ongoing process with a community this size. Ho humm...guess we find something else to do when its down?????
Aug 25, 2011 02:13 AM
WebTech Dezine, Gabrielle Jeans Real Estate Coach - Toronto, ON
Real Estate Web Solution, Real Estate Trainer and Coach
It's always so frustrating when I type a long insightful comment that I believe will spark interesting conversation and I see "INTERNAL SERVER ERROR." Glad to see I am not the only frustrated one.
Become a Fan of Gabrielle Jeans
Aug 25, 2011 02:41 AM
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843
Worked for me today! And Michael, I'm as happy as a lark! Singing, dancin'....now I'm taking the dogs out for a run...hope you know you are loved by us here and that it brightens up your day a bit more...
Aug 25, 2011 02:46 AM
Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK
Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862
The wonders of technology. One day you are moving 1000 mph the next.....nothing.
Aug 25, 2011 02:50 AM
St.Cloud Homes - Saint Cloud, FL
St. Cloud Fl Realtor, Osceola County Real Estate 407-616-9904
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
Michael It is people like you and friendships like you that make it work .like the morning you called me just to say "hello"
HelpfulHannah Your friend in Philly
Aug 25, 2011 01:04 PM
First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI
Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc
I've been sweaaring at the lack of our thumbnails when we use the short url on facebook now. I like those little thumbnails to get folks attention.
Aug 25, 2011 03:50 PM
Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage - New Tecumseth, ON
South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta
I had problems logging in and never did finish by blogging yesterday, Michael, hopefully today will be better.
Aug 26, 2011 12:59 AM
ACCURATE REALTY GROUP - Seattle, WA
Hi Michael~ I have learned to get up and walk away, since tomorrow is another day!
Aug 26, 2011 06:22 AM
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information
Howdy and morning Michael
Michael, I have gotten proxy errors 8 times so far this morning.
Have a good one
Dale
Aug 27, 2011 12:44 AM
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