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I am excited to start a new adventure!

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Real Estate Agent with Red Brick Realty

For the last hour my friend Gary Miljour has shown me how to set up my profile and how to blog.  I am really looking forward to meeting many other professionals in our industry.  I am interested in learning how to blog and hopefully attract more business through the Internet. 

 If anyone has suggestion to get me started or anything for me to read on blogging or Internet marketing please feel free to send me that information.

 

 

Steve Glose
Keller Williams Legacy - Orlando, FL
TRC, CIPS, 407-616-7286, Orlando Real Estate, Orla
Lydia- Just be yourself and write from the heart. You want to be informative as well. Keep in mind this is a site where ideas can be shared.
Nov 08, 2007 05:14 AM
Social Media, Email Marketing & Search Engine Optimization Specialist
PCS Online Solutions - Del Mar, CA

Welcome aboard Lydia. Be prepared to have a lot of fun -- and maybe spend too much time blogging.

 Happy sailing ... _/)

Paul

Nov 08, 2007 05:19 AM
Sandy Bacon
MacDoc Realty - Fredericksburg, VA
Lydia--This is one of the most addictive things you'll ever get into!  I find myself going into AR every time I have a minute.  There is a lot to be learned here as well.  Take advantage of a great opportunity and have fun blogging!
Nov 08, 2007 05:22 AM
Debbie Cook
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc - Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate

Welcome to you Lydia,

Just jump right in . . . the water is fine! and very warm.

Nov 08, 2007 05:22 AM
Nancy Brenner
Referral Associates of Georgia, Inc. - Roswell, GA
Roswell Georgia Real Estate Agent
Welcome to the World of Blog.  Take your shoes off, get your feet wet, and have fun!
Nov 08, 2007 05:36 AM
Elaine Hanson
Coldwell Banker Realty - Malibu | Topanga - Malibu, CA
REALTOR - Topanga, CA Real Estate Agent
It's so nice that you have someone there to help you.  Your profile looks nice.  Have a great time in the Rain!
Nov 08, 2007 06:22 AM
Gaylen Thornton
Desert Heritage Real Estate - Surprise, AZ
Great to have you here, just enjoy and be yourself.
Nov 08, 2007 06:24 AM
Jo Olson
HOMEFRONT Realty - Kettle Falls, WA
Retired - HOMEFRONT Realty @ LAKE Roosevelt
 Welcome, Welcome. Your profile is really looking good. I would just snoop around and read and check out some of the "tech" blogs to help you enhance your web presence. I am pretty new too and have found that within hours of writing Localism blogs they are on page one of Google - Anyway just write about things you are passionate about. :)
Nov 08, 2007 06:48 AM
Paul Slaybaugh
Homesmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ Real Estate

Hi Lydia,

There are countless articles on how to blog effectively for business - but I haven't read one of them.  Blogging is as much about making contacts and letting your personality shine through as much as it is about search engine optimization.  Pick up bits and pieces as you go to learn how to direct your blog to your intended targets, but I would recommend focusing on your content and message primarily.  People want to know YOU, not just your information.  I'll be reading what you have to say, and will offer any advice that I think might be helpful.  I'm up in Scottsdale, so I look forward to seeing your perspective from the SE Valley.  The best tip I have for now is to have fun.  If you enjoy this part of your business plan, you are much more likely to stick with it.  Good luck!

Nov 08, 2007 06:54 AM
Elaine Stewart
Elaine Stewart is the #1 Individual RE/MAX Agent for 13 years straight in the Coachella Valley. (760) 668-2399 - Palm Desert, CA
RE/MAX All-Pro
Be careful, its addicting...have fun Lydia!
Nov 08, 2007 09:03 AM
Rick Duffy
Keller Williams Integrity R.E. - Saint Paul, MN

 

 

Welcome aboard, jump in the water is just fine.

 

Uncle Duff

Nov 08, 2007 09:28 AM
Arizona Real Estate Associate Broker
MR Realty - Mesa, AZ

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Welcome to Active Rain Lydia!! It's nice to see more Arizonians here playing in the Rain!! I'm sure you will just love it, you will definitely find your head spinning with lots of help and suggestions. The members here are often times more exciting and helpful than associates in our work space!! Your friend Gary was wise to invite you and encourage you to come out and play! I hope you enjoy it and come back often. If you have any questions or need help, I will be happy to help where I can. If I don't know the answer, I will find it for you! I attached a few posts that might help you get started!! You might want to take advantage of bookmarking them for future reading!  Also, if you get a chance to check out Karen George's blog, she has lots of wonderful tips to share! I look forward to seeing more blogs coming our way! Welcome friend!!

Nov 08, 2007 11:30 AM
Kris Wales
Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center - Macomb, MI
Real Estate Blog & Homes for Sale search site, Macomb County MI
Welcome to AR Lydia!  I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.  Grab a comfy seat and kick back and read.  You'll find so much useful information and fun people!
Nov 08, 2007 07:52 PM
Ernie Cabrera
REAL ESTATE AMERICA - Ernie Cabrera - Elk Grove, CA
Real Estate America
Lydia, welcome to AR!  You did a good job with your blog!  You are on the right track and I wish you the best.  Have fun too.
Nov 09, 2007 06:05 PM
Lydia Wietsma
Red Brick Realty - Mesa, AZ
Residential Red Mountain Specialist - Mesa, Arizona

Thank you for all your warm welcomes, I greatly appreciate all the help you have already given me.  I look forward to my new adventure.  Thank you again for all your kind words and encouragement.  Lydia

 

 

 

Nov 13, 2007 05:04 AM
abka defg
Fountain Hills, AZ

Welcome to Active Rain Lydia!

Nov 13, 2007 04:46 PM
Keith Hoffman
1st Advantage Mortgage - Lombard, IL
1st Advantage Mortgage - Residential Mortgage Specialist

Welcome to the family!

 

Nov 13, 2007 11:22 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Hi Lydia,

You're off to a good start by joining some groups that you like.  Read plenty and be sure to follow guidelines.  Don't be shy, and blog what you feel.

Nov 14, 2007 06:50 AM
Neal Barnes
Starstate Realty - Killeen, TX
Broker, REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, SRS.

Hi Lydia --  Welcome to ActiveRain (AR).  I look forward to networking with you.  Have A Great Day!!!

May 19, 2008 05:43 PM
Vicente A. Martinez
Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson - Woodhaven, NY
Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes

It's been a while since you first joined the AR community. I look forward to networking with you in the near future. Best of luck and see you around.

May 20, 2008 05:47 PM