Candace - I don't post as much as I used to, so I have to make sure each post is worthy.  This one should help save many friends and members a ton of time here.  I'm willing to sacrifice some of mine if it saves them some too.  :-)

Greetings back at ya, hope you're doing well and keeping busy with your RE sales!   Wish you were closer, I'd love to be your Title and Escrow Company!  (Big Smile)

Barbara - if you can't find what you need here in this post, feel free to comment here anytime with any questions or answers that you may need. 

This could end up being my official "Support Post" for Active Rain. 

If I don't have the answers for you, I do know where to find them here.  ( I sound like a pusher in prison don't I? ) LOL 

Seriously though, if you have any questions, feel free to ask me anytime.

Dale Baker

Love Your Style

Your Comment Really stood out to me, it gave you a kind of signature!

It also gave me this idea....

I think I'll comment this way from now on.

Establish a new "Sig" of my own.

Might make the dialogs on my post easier to read and follow..Hmmm  

Love it, thanks for the comment, the compliment, and the unique Idea! 

:-) 

Brad - I love how helpful and clear you are - I try to do something like this and it is a convoluted road map that no one understands - thank you

Thesa - don't cut yourself short...I have seen your work here, your features, and your contributions to the rain. You are awesome, and we all appreciate you and your work here too!   

I love your opening statements. But now that I've been distracted by the little fellow on the right, why does he seem to fall on his butt before opening the door?

Lisa - he falls on his butt because he's so busy waving and showing off, he can't see the invisible door.  He comes out of an invisible door, then leaves through the invisible door.  This always happens to members commenting this far down the post! LOL!!  He's really only suppose to be there to draw attention to the "links".

Did it work? Did you click? NO.  You just want to know why he falls on his butt!!  Swell....   :-)  Thanks for the laugh!! 

I am not new anymore but I still come back and check out the group and your posts especially.  Always something to learn.  How's the new job and the family?  Just wanted to learn a little bit today and say hello to you.  Great post - as usual.

Rosemary - we are good, hope all is well with you too. Thanks for stopping in to say hi!  Always great to see you. 

Brad---This is the most informative post I have ever seen. The time you put into this just shows the type of people we have here at Active Rain. Thanks a lot Brad.

Thomas - that is one heck of a compliment...thank you.  I hope this isn't the first post you've read here. LOL 

The type of people you will find here, well let me just say, you will find them no where else... ever!!   :-)

Hi Brad - WOW, this is THE compilation for all new members and some of us that have been around quite awhile, too, as a great resource reminder of all that's here and all the cool things we can do, too.

You ROCK!

Ann - there is a ton to learn here, and it takes so much time, I hope this will really help new members with a jump start that some of us old timers never had.  After a year here, this is all I've figured out, and now someone can learn it all in a week. Now that's the power of the rain!!  and not to argue with you, but YOU ROCK!!  :-)

Dear Encyclopedia Bradtannica. Thank you for the 27 volume series on being awesome on Active Rain. :0

Bookmarked. I'm going to re-read this, too. Since there are too many ideas and articles to digest all at once.

Just curious, did you catch my post on how I use the Associate feature? I think that's a good one for beginners, too...but I won't link to it on your blog (that's the etiquette, right?)

Joey - I think you have created a new nick name for me and I kinda like it!   "Encyclopedia Bradtannica"  as far as your post, I'll have to check it out when I get the chance.  Thanks for checking out my other Blogs too, nice to have visitors over there once in a while too!  Thanks!!  :-)

Brad, it's worth repeating this is a great compilation. I've only touched on a few of the resources you have listed. Thanks for putting them in one place

Craig - it does seem more convenient to have them all in one location. Makes it more like a table of contents or a help manual.  Thanks for your gratitude!!  I appreciate your comments and support.  B-) 

Hi Missy - thanks, I hope it will be useful to the new members.  Maybe more new people will dive in and post instead of joining and leaving this behind with never a single post!  I really despise this photo! LOL!~

Brad, what an excellent resource for newbies - this is incredible!!!!!  The AR guys should just email a copy of this post to every person when they sign up!

Lisa - I normally welcome new members to AR with a link to a post like this, but we can only welcome those who have written their first post. (that's about 10% if that) AR should send out a welcome with some links.  It doesn't have to be mine, or this one, but I do agree, that's a great idea!  Thanks!!  :-) 

Bob and Carolin - thanks for your blessings and approval! 

How many more ways can a guy think of to say "thanks!"  :-)

Larry - many of us had to Hack our way around to learn what we know here.  I have chosen to, and declare "Save The Hacker Day" as a new Holiday on the rain!  I also want to incorporate the "Bring A Buddy" day or "Tell A Friend" week to promote AR.  If they'd only hire me, I have so many great ideas for this community!!  LOL!!  :-)

I want to run for "Mayor" of Active Rain.  I'm working on my stimulus package now....   :-) 

Gary - I would have done it sooner, but it took all this time to write all these and then compile them. One year exactly. I started here in Feb. just a month before you guys, and look at ya now!  I think you have moved into the #6 position in CA., and you've written over 400 posts!  That's almost triple what I've written. WOW!  You should be the ones creating the "hot to" here on AR!  Congrats on ALL your successes, it's been great watching you and your Blog grow here!  :-)

BTW - The new job is great, the market is picking up, just wish it were more and faster!!   

You truly are amazing!  Not sure that 2 weeks is sufficient time for a slowpoke like me.  haha  But I will muddle thru this and in the end, my blog will thrive.  Thanks for being here, Brad.

Hi Nancy - 2 weeks is the crash course!  Remember, it took me a year to write all these posts and compile them into this one.  No pressure, take your time, and most of this stuff, I think you already know.  Let me know if you think there is anything I need to add to this post for our new members.  Thanks Nancy, you're the BEST!!  :-) 

Brad - I'm constantly overwhelmed by your generous, loving spirit.  May God richly bless you and your family.

Marlene - I am constantly overwhelmed by how many wonderful, loving, and caring people I have met here on AR like YOU!  That is the Richly Blessed Life that I enjoy, having friends just like you!  I hope you are blessed as much as you bless others.  Life is beautiful, but people are what make it that way!  :-) 

Brad - This is a phenomenal list of links! I've been here for about a year and a half, and I'm even going to take a look at most of these. You definitely have a talent for building effective systems.

John - thanks for that fine compliment.  I remember yours was one of the first Blogs I read here.  It's great to get a comment from someone you look up to and consider a silent mentor.  I have learned so much from so many here, you included.  Thanks for being here, all your efforts an contributions, and for taking the time to comment and go through this post.  Let me know if there's anything you think I should add for our new members. Thanks my friend, have a great week!  :-) 

Brad, Are you looking for job with Active Rain? (LOL).  Man, you are THE resource for all things AR.  Thanks for your great contribution.

Dan - you never know....LOL!  I do love this place, but more than that, I love what I learn and get to share.  I love the freedom, the ability to grow, and most of all, I love helping others. It's a passion of mine that just won't go away. I've tried.  So thanks for the compliment, maybe one day, I'll be more than just a Blogger here..   :-) 

My goodness, what a GREAT resource for anyone joining ActiveRain - not to mention a few who have been around a while.  I'll be reviewing this throughout the week, to make sure I haven't missed any of those previous articles.  Congrats on another GREAT post.

Margaret - I think you have probably seen most of these posts, but feel free to browse through and see if there are any you might have missed.  I think you have commented on every single post of mine. Thank you!  :-) 

I teach a class for Realtors monthly this will be a site that I recommend.VERY good info!

Karel - feel free to use this post for your class or to direct new members.  I know it can be frustrating when you first sign up and don't know where to go.  :-) 

Brad, I don't think any unique adjectives are left so I will just say this is just awesome.  I sure wish I had something like this when I joined AR.  This should be a must read for all! I know a lot of work went in to this post...thanks so much from all of us!

Diane - you don't need any adjectives, just having your comment and appreciation is plenty good for me! Thank you for that, it really does mean a lot to me!  :-) 

Good post - I wish I had found this one when I started. Maybe AR could set it up to be emailed to new members when they sign up?

Kevin - thanks!  I was just discussing that with AR last night over dinner, I think they have some great plans coming ahead!  Thanks for that vote of confidence for my post!  I'm just here to help those I can, when I can.

Brad:

Glad to see that you are back in the game. I know that I have a ton of questions, of which I have been without a doubt searching for answer, I will perusing your blogs for the solution.

Thanks.

Lorraine and Loretta, feel free to use this post to ask any questions that you may have.  This will be kinda like a tech support post for anyone who reads my Blog.  I will always comment back, and if I don't know the answer to your question, I will find it for you.  So ask away.....     :-) 

Brad- Thanks for this post.  Whether you're new to AR or not, this post is an excellent source for information.  I've bookmarked it because I know I'll need to come back to it often.  Thanks for sharing.

Matt - you're welcome back anytime, and if you see another new member or even veteran that may be struggling, please feel free to forward when necessary.  Thank YOU for sharing my friend!!  :-)

I'm not new but there was some great information in there, so I bookmarked this. You can always benefit from a refresher course, right?

Christy - refresher is like riding a bike, feels funny when you don't do it for a while, but it only takes a second to get right back into the swing of things.  Some of the stuff here I forget, but when someone comments, it forces me to goback and read my own post.  I actually learn some stuff from myself! LOL!~  :-)

Geez. Are you the new unofficial welcoming committee? I hope the newbies appreciate all this information. If they take it to heart, it can help them enjoy blogging experience much more, as it will be much more profitable.

Lisa - I am the unofficial whatever you want me to be! LOL!~  Just trying to do my part in this wonderful community....shoot, I could have been the janitor!  Imagine all the trash that needs to be emptied  from time to time here!  (laughing out loud really hard)  Thanks!!  

Dustin - you're welcome, take your time and have fun!  That is always the most important thing!  You will learn more by doing here, this is just a place to start!  Thanks for the comment, let me know if you need help anytime.

Diana - you're very welcome!

Judy - I do remember, and I wouldn't hve it any other way!  Thanks..   :-)

Cindy - it seems a lot at first, but then it all comes clear.  Let me know if I can help you out in any way. 

Bob - thanks for that comment, you're the awesome one!

Greg - inspiration they say is all we need, thanks my friend.  X 2.  LOL!~  :-)

Lori - it took a year to write and gather all this into one post!  Glad you can use it.

Linda - We all started as newbies, remembering those days is why I create these posts.  We had no manuals.

Tom - THANK YOU!  I love when I get comments of members who are clearly excited and appreciative.
Yes, this post to all day to write and a year to create. 

Jon - totally welcome, thank you!  :-)

Pamela - glad you found this info to be of value to you.  If you need any help, let me know...glad to help!

Kelli - The blessing is you!  Thanks for that and for commenting.  Be blessed!  :-)