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Every Single AR Post in Google, With Your Face in the Results!

Reblogger Yolanda Hoversten
Industry Observer with Self Employed

What a superlative post! If you'd like to make a difference in your advertising online, do this. Just make sure to pay attention to what Michael says on the video and read the instructions as well.

Don't be intimidated by the html code, it's already been coded for you. Take your time and you will get it.

Why wouldn't you want your pretty face, or handsome mug be on every single ActiveRain post on Google?

 

That's right folks. Imagine somebody searching for a realtor, and all of those boring results come up, but one of your ActiveRain posts shows up-- oh, I don't know-- in the 6th position... But! It has your face. The searchers eyes are drawn right to it.

I'm going to make it really simple and step by step. If you don't feel like doing it, make your kid do it. It's that easy!

Google+

 

1. Make a Google+ Account here. Add your picture, it will be what shows up in the search results. (There is another way to show a picture, but no reason to convolute the issue.)

2. Under the section labed "Contributor To"-- paste the address of your AR Blog. I just have the Rainmaker blog here, so you'll paste something like this: http://activerain.com/blogs/azmortgagelady into your contributor area. 

3. Copy the following code. All of it... And paste it into a plain text editor. 

<!---- start copying here -----><p>Author Bio: Michael George earned two bachelors degrees at Oakland University, in Rochester Hills, MI. One in Political Science and one in Management Information Systems. Michael George consults with professionals on their Google marketing efforts.</p><!-- insert your own bio between the <p> tags ---->

<ul>

<li>

<!--- link to your own AR blog ----><a href="http://activerain.com/blogs/azmortgagelady">View all AR Posts By Michael George</a>

</li>

<li><a href="http://YourMainWebsiteorBlog.com" title="Read All By Michael George">Blog</a></li>

 

<li><a href="https://plus.google.com/106312969103074064215" title="Add Michael George in your circle" rel="me" target="_blank" >Google+</a></li>

                       </ul>

 

<!--- stop copying here. Paste all this into Notepad and change out the obvious stuff...like my name and the link to my Google profile. Then ------->

 

4. In ActiveRain, go here: http://activerain.com/action/agents_secure/settings 

Copy the code from above, that you pasted into Notepad, and paste it again on top of your other stuff in Blog Description.  

5. Now, to make sure you did it correctly, go to Google's tool here.

Paste in the URL to an Active Rain blog post that you have written, and you should see this! Which will insure that you did it all correctly!

Google+

 

If you need help, just ask.

 

Michael George

Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR
Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV
Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

Thanks, Yolanda - I better check out Michael's post.

Jun 12, 2012 02:12 PM
Yolanda Hoversten
Self Employed - O'Fallon, IL
Referrals for O’Fallon, IL & the Metro East

You're welcome, Virginia! A great way to differentiate ourselves from the sea of competition. :)

Jun 13, 2012 10:48 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Yolanda,

I am going to check and see if I have done this yet. Thanks for the information and have a great Thursday. I love new ideas.

Jun 13, 2012 11:56 PM
Yolanda Hoversten
Self Employed - O'Fallon, IL
Referrals for O’Fallon, IL & the Metro East

Hi, Kristin! You're welcome--hope it works out for you. Let  me know if I can help. Have a great weekend!

Jun 14, 2012 05:24 AM
Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

My problem is I can't get a good picture of myself. Photographers told me that even photoshop can't help.

Jun 29, 2012 01:57 AM
Yolanda Hoversten
Self Employed - O'Fallon, IL
Referrals for O’Fallon, IL & the Metro East

LOL Dave. Sorry I missed this, been busy and showings over here lately can really sap one's energy. I imagine it's been hot over where you are as well.

Have you tried it? I suspect one has to blog consistently for the picture to show, and my blogging has been really spotty. Thanks for the comment!

Jul 07, 2012 03:43 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Yolanda my blogging has been spotty too this year. But I am trying to fix that starting next week. I will definitely check this out. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.

Jul 21, 2012 11:12 AM
Yolanda Hoversten
Self Employed - O'Fallon, IL
Referrals for O’Fallon, IL & the Metro East

Good to see you, Lanre! Setting our priorities straight is a priority. :)

Jul 22, 2012 05:00 AM