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My top 3 posts in 2014

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Real Estate Agent with Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 MD594797

The blog statistics is one of my favorite features of Active Rain. I do go through on a regular basis to see which posts get the most traffic and which ones are the loser posts (it doesn't always flow the way I would like). I only wish we could get a bit more info about our visitors: How many were Active Rainers? Where did the "outsiders" come from? and What search terms did they use to find me and my blog? Information like that would be beneficial, the goal is, afterall, to blog about things consumers are interested in.

I am not surprised at all to see my post Real Estate Porn, horror movies and mysteries to take the lead this year (1,400 clicks). That was an interesting title but it's likely bringing me traffic from people who are not ... umm ... interested in Real Estate. In my defense, I didn't coin the term!

My post with the second most clicks this year is When seller meets buyer ... with a little more than 1,100 clicks and number 3 is My guiding principles in life and business  (652 clicks). The latter is included in my Active Rain profile. I'm tracking the click-throughs via the short URL and I'm happy to see that visitors to my profile are interested in reading about my principles.

I'm always a bit bummed out when none of my local posts rank up there but have noticed that over time the number of clicks are going up on those steadily, too. More importantly, I know that I met a few terrific people through my blog whom I wouldn't have otherwise met and wouldn't have been able to help along on their Real Estate journey. I was fortunate to assist a couple of sellers, four buyers and a few tenants this year who all contacted me via my Active Rain blog.

My number 1 post overall remains Did you notice a star rating on your Facebook business page today? posted November 13th, 2013. It's at 16,058 clicks and counting although much has improved in regards to the ratings. I am now able to see who gave me 5 stars and my LIKES have gone up, albeit only slightly. If you care to help out, here's the link to my Facebook business page.

Blog review: My top 3 posts in 2014

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Andrea Bedard
Thompson Co., REALTORS®

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Comments(8)

Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

I read those posts, Andrea, and they were all fun. It does prove that titles are a big draw in your blogs. 8-)

Dec 23, 2014 07:51 AM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Thank you Mike! I wish I could come up with a catchy title for all my posts!

Dec 23, 2014 08:11 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, Andrea...I'm glad I've gotten to know you, and that wouldn't have been possible without AR. Thanks for reading my posts, and I'll continue to read yours. 

Dec 23, 2014 08:52 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

My most popular post ever was about an aspect of Facebook too.  Things that make you go hmmmmmm

Dec 23, 2014 09:17 AM
Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

Good for you Andrea in analyzing this.  I looked at the stats on my website, but still need to look on here to see what is rising to the top. - Debbie

Dec 23, 2014 09:42 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

"MERRY CHRISTMAS" my friend and have a "Happy New Year"  

Dec 24, 2014 03:50 AM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

I'm glad we connected in the Rain Debbie and I always enjoy your posts. Thank you for your support.

That's interesting Tammy! I figured that I'll get a few clicks especially since that feature was just rolled out.. but never would have guessed more than 16,000.

I do keep an eye on it Debbie.. the local ones get slow but steady traffic and result in inquiries.

Merry Christmas Bob. That's a great picture of you at the North Pole!

Dec 24, 2014 12:12 PM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

I am so glad that we connected recently.  I really enjoy your writing, and those localism posts will eventually get more clicks.  Chief Cook gets at least one call a week from posts from over three years ago.  Thanks for giving us your best all in one post, Andrea!

Jan 15, 2015 01:47 AM