Why ALL your blog posts should be distributed to groups

A few days ago I wrote a blog post titled:  "Get More Exposure for Your listings by posting in groups."   That post didn't receive a lot of comments, though it apparently did get noticed by a lot of Active Rainers because I have gotten some emails about it and even one phone call.

It seems that that many people get frustrated that although Active Rain has provided a link at the top of each page to a list of all of the groups, it is very time consuming looking through the list because it is neither alphabetized nor categorized, so many just don't take the time to find groups that they might like.

If you were to click on the "More About Me" link under my photo (or the photo of any Active Rain member), it will take you to my profile page.  In the left sidebar you will see a link to Groups, and if you click on that you'll see all of the groups I have joined.  I continue to join more, both for the purpose of posting to them and simply because I enjoy reading several posts in a row sometimes in a certain subject, and Groups self-organize them.

How did I find so many groups to join? By doing just what I explained to you.  When I find a blogger I enjoy and come back to over and over, I look to see what groups they have joined and where they have posted.  I have found some wonderful groups that I might never have known about.

When you read a post and click on the Comments link, you will see that AR shows you which groups that writer distributed that article to.  Click on any one of them to go to that group, and in the left sidebar will be a "join this group" button.  Click it and you are a member.  That group will now appear in your Groups list.

Now when you write a post and you are filling out all of the information below it before posting, you can add your post to up to 5 of the groups you have joined. 

Caveat:  When you join a group, read the paragraph that explains the purpose of that group.  If those instructions tell you that only posts about family fun in a certain county (an example I just invented), don't post a listing there or something totally off topic, or you will not get the reaction you wish. 

If you post in an inappropriate group, you may get your post deleted from that group by its administrator, or it might just get you some unpleasant comments.  There are so many great groups from which to choose, that I'm sure you will find the perfect groups for each of your posts. 

If your post is worth writing, it is certainly worth reading, so post to groups and get it read by more people.  As more folks discover your blog, you will get more subscribers and regular readers.  From that will come clients, referrals, and best of all: new AR friends.

Since I have gotten clients directly from consumers who have read my blog, and referrals from Active Rainers who have read my posts, I believe that having my posts and/or links to them appear in a number of places does substantially increase my business.

And don't forget to click on "like" to get it posted on your facebook page, and on the Tweet, LinkedIn and +1 buttons to distribute it even further to your other social media accounts.  Those buttons are at the top of each of your posts.  This will help get your blog read by more consumers, who will come back to read future posts as well.

I hope this helps, and if you have any questions, please post them in your comments so that I can respond here and share the answer with everyone.

Happy blogging!



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 Susan Neal

Broker / Realtor
Century 21 Noel David Realty
Fair Oaks, California

 

Full time real estate services in Fair Oaks CA, with friendly professionalism, 30+ years experience.
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transaction.

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For all your real estate needs or questions, call me at (916)705-8951or visit my website at www.SusanNealFineProperties.com.

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