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The End of Facebook.

By Ron Marshall

Services for Real Estate Pros with Marshall Enterprises

September 08, 2014 10:42 PM

It is tough to take the end of Facebook since I, always the late starter, just became able to do something on it!

I have been on Pinterest for some time, in fact, I started when you still needed an invitation to join!

And, Google +, sure I was an early adapter of that, too. But, I have never pursued these other venues much.

Now, I see, I need to step it up. I have gotten an order for a birdhouse from Australia before.

I really hate leaving the safety net of AR, though. These are people I know! And, who know who lies beyond the horizon….someone who wants to pay me in Bitcoins? Dick Greenberg?

I just know that there is a big beautiful world of opportunity I need to explore…so check me out on Pinterest and I will be your “friend” forever!!!

Best, Ron

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Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hello Ron. Are you leaving Facebook. I'm confused....So?

Sep 09, 2014 01:45 AM

Robert Bob Gilbert

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX

Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Ron, OK.. I will go to Pinterest and subscibe or whatever they call it. Pay in Bitcons? No Bueno! Client in Australia is very cool! Have a great one..

Sep 09, 2014 03:01 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Ron so mr Dick Greenberg is trying to pay you in bitcoin. How's that working out!!!

Sep 09, 2014 03:34 AM

Dick Greenberg

New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO

Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Ron - Let me guess - you're talking about FB changing to an app-based set of single-purpose programs. Simple - we just design a birdhouse store app and make millions. I'm sure that demand will be there - your job is to ramp up production to meet that demand. You're going to need a bigger garage.

Sep 09, 2014 04:54 AM

Bob Crane

Stevens Point, WI
Debbie Laity

Cedaredge, CO
Ron Marshall

Saint Michael, MN
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mort...

New Lenox, IL

Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi

NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL

708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Ron: The interest and activity on Pinterest is definitely on the rise. I can tell that from my own analytics .. and the number of people that comment via that venue ... and know I'm active there. I agree with Dick above ... good things are coming your way! Prepare yourself, my friend ...

Gene

Sep 09, 2014 06:23 AM

Pete Xavier

Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA

Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Not understanding Pinterest, maybe I should learn it given the tremendous traffic it receives.

Sep 09, 2014 06:46 AM

Ron Marshall

Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN

Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Facebook isn't getting the traffic that Pinterest is. I saw the Pinterest ideas blossoming a couple of years ago. And, FB has changed its format so many times that it is losing its appeal for so many people.

Google+ seems to be the wave of the future, too. So, get on board, people!

Sep 09, 2014 07:21 AM

Debbie Laity

Cedaredge, CO
Don Sabinske

Zimmerman, MN

Don Sabinske

Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN

Sabinske & Associates Inc.

I think that you are right. I don't even have my FB page here on the Rain because I so rarely go there.

Sep 09, 2014 07:26 AM

Debbie Laity

Cedaredge, CO

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN

Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

I am not fond of FB, they wanted way too much information. I don't think I have logged on to my account in nearly six months, Ron.

Sep 09, 2014 07:29 AM

Debbie Laity

Cedaredge, CO

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Ron, I'm another one who's not particularly fond of FB even though I have a limited presence there...somewhere to link blog posts to...I really don't get it or Pinterest...one of my many failings. I'm actually a little put off that AR is starting to emulate some of FB's little toys.

Sep 09, 2014 08:58 AM

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Ron

I wish your the best with your efforts with your new Pinterest Blog.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Sep 09, 2014 11:27 AM

Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert

Richmond, TX

Ron,

I am just starting to get into Pinterest it all started with a blog about Chihuly art that I learned here from Roy. I have learned so much here in A/R I do not think I will want to ever leave please do not go! I started knowing you here, even though I may follow you on Pinterest

Sep 09, 2014 12:55 PM

Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Oh no...changes to FB. I can't take it anymore!

Sep 09, 2014 12:56 PM

Debbie Malone

Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA

From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369

Hi Ron, I love Pinterest and have a couple of group boards with my daughters. Ugh, google+ is more like google+3, I seem to be creating a page everytime I use it, lol!

Sep 09, 2014 03:26 PM

Beth and Richard Witt

New York, NY

The best Retired Brokers !!!!

I like Pinterest... I post a lot of real estate stuff on it... No surprise there right Ron... I'll be following you as soon as I can find you..

Sep 10, 2014 01:38 AM

Beth and Richard Witt

New York, NY

The best Retired Brokers !!!!

I got you Ron http://www.pinterest.com/ronsbirdhouse/

that's for others tha would like to follow you as well

Happy Day

Sep 10, 2014 01:41 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Ron,

I am confused too as to what you mean about the end of FB? Do you mean you are not going to use it anymore? I love the pictures and think they are all adorable for peoples yards or even inside.

Sep 10, 2014 02:38 AM

William "Bill" and Karen Farragher

EXIT Blue Water Realty, Matawan, NJ 07747 - Matawan, NJ

SFR

Ron, we don't really use Pinterest much for our real estate business, Facebook does connect us with our clients and we seem to get business, think we may look in to Pinterest but also gonna stick with FB for now. Thanks for sharing! ~Karen

Sep 10, 2014 05:25 AM

Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage

Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL

Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

I hear you Ron. I can't say one customer that came from Facebook, but I can name 2 today that came from AR.

Sep 10, 2014 01:55 PM

Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Well if I have to join pinterest to be your friend forever, then I will go join up, but as for paying in bitcoins, that wont happen

Sep 10, 2014 04:34 PM