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Are you on top of all the news that matters for your business? | Google Alerts will help

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Services for Real Estate Pros with RealtyXL Marketing Inc.

Google Alerts This is a neat trick that helps me stay on top of important news in the business that I'm in.  I thought I'd share it with you.  Although this really isn't an SEO thing, let's file this under the "strategy" side of what I do.

Go to www.google.com/alerts (if you don't have a google account yet, get one )

Set up a comprehensive search for a keyword to do with your area (like... "your city" real estate for example)

You can set up a few different alerts (up to 1000 as a matter of fact), then you'll get all the news that matters to you in your inbox.

It's a great way to know what people are saying (it'll search blogs as well) about things that are important to you (or how about what they're saying about you?)

It's also a great way to get new ideas for what to blog about, give it a try. 

Comments(3)

Wendy Bibeau
Keller Williams Realty DTC - Aurora, CO
The Bibeau Group - Realtor - Denver Colorado Real
Google alerts are very cool.  They are great for the business stuff, but also for your personal interests and hobbies.
Jan 10, 2008 02:13 AM
Konnie Mac McCarthy
MacNificent Properties, LLC - Cobb Island, MD
Broker/Owner - VA & MD "Time To Get A Move On!"

I love reading your posts...entertaining, and informative.......and plain ole fun to read :)

Jan 10, 2008 12:11 PM
Rob Clark
MKB, REALTORS - Roanoke, VA
What a great way to stay on top of things. Thank you for sharing.
Jan 10, 2008 12:28 PM