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WIDGET WORTH WATCHING!

By Deb Brooks

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas

April 27, 2008 11:48 AM

I am finding that the phrase "necessity is the mother of invention" is holding true throughout the ages. Little by little I am learning to take advantage of the incredible information here on Active Rain.

I have toyed with the idea of adding widgets to my sidebar for some time. I stormed over to my profile's edit bar and clicked. I knew nothing. I gave it a try with our company logo and well, I actually got the logo in there but what a mess it looked like! Yuk.

I was continually annoyed at the mess on my sidebar till I found a reason to care about the sidebar today!

I had a slight interest in widgets, like knowing who's looking at my posts or maybe waving at them when they were there but I never felt like it was "NECESSARY" until today.

Today, I found the reason to go the extra mile to learn "HOW TO". I went to our faithful "SEARCH" and typed in "add widgets to sidebar" and just as I suspected...up came every helpful "HOW TO" post ever written on this subject from many of our AR Stars.

Thank you for all the helpful posts. . I read two of the posts and proceeded to my Profile to Edit like a Pro!

I removed the awful logo with messy code and added what I felt really belonged there. I am hoping each and every person on this site will add this to their profiles.

It's simple and easy and could save our children's lives. Please everyone...Add the Amber Alert!

OR: Simply click here to learn more of how we can all help protect our children!

Yes, they do ask for a donation but it is minimal. It's not required so load this in hopes of a great future!

This, my friends, is a widget worth loading! Thank you for your support. We must protect our children. Bless you!

and Proud of it!

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Carla Harbert

Full Time REALTOR in Ohio - Brunswick, OH

RE/MAX Omega, Brunswick Ohio

Debra, congrats on learning more about using sidebar widgets. - Carla

Apr 27, 2008 12:45 PM

Marchel Peterson

Results Realty - Spring, TX

Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Debra, You have a moving amber alert also, too cool! Next time I make it to my sidebar I will try and add it. At the moment I seem to be doing good to get my 10 comments a day. Real estate and gardening seem to be taking my time.

Apr 27, 2008 02:57 PM

Yvette Smith

LONG & FOSTER - Williamsburg, VA

Realtor In Williamsburg VA, Homes for Sale

I always enjoy your blogs...thank you!

Yvette Smith

Williamsburg's Preferred Realtor!

Apr 27, 2008 03:16 PM

Simon Conway

Orlando Area Real Estate Services - Orlando, FL

It is truly amazing what you can learn in the pages of Active Rain. Everything from how to make a cake, to the political situation in China!

Apr 27, 2008 03:18 PM

Deb Brooks

Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Thank you Carla, I appreciate the well wishes.

Marchel, is someone else using it? I just hadn't noticed it before. I hopefully will be able to get this on my main sites also. Don't worry, you're doing great!

That is so nice for you to say YVette! I think you've got one of the hottest Profiles around! So, back at ya!

It is amazing isn't it Simon. I am h-e-double hockey sticks bent to hear your radio show! I can't wait to hear the accent! Woohoo! Later in the rain~Deb

Apr 27, 2008 03:54 PM

Jennifer Kladny

Premier Servicing Company, LLC - Kittanning, PA

I have briefed over widgets in the past, but think I may be able to work on them now that I can actually write and post a blog. One step at a time. Your post was encouraging!

Apr 27, 2008 04:16 PM

Charlottesville Solutions

Charlottesville Solutions - Charlottesville, VA

That is a fine Widget. Seems many get carried away with to many on their sidebar.

Your Friend in Charlottesville Virginia!

Apr 28, 2008 12:13 AM

Melissa Grant

A Serendipity World - Greenbackville, VA

The Law of Attraction In Life & Business

I will also be adding this widget ! I have Amber alerts sent directly to my phone now I can add it to my websites ! Thanks Deb, our children are our future and need us !

Apr 28, 2008 12:49 AM

Kathy Fisher

Parker Properties - Decatur, TX

Realtor Wise County Texas

THANKS again girlfriend! I am going to try and get to work on my "TICKER" as well.

God Bless and have a great week! Hugs to ya!

Apr 28, 2008 04:21 AM

Deb Brooks

Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Jennifer, I'm glad it's encouraging! I guarantee that if I can do it anyone can! It just takes a step by step approach! Good luck and keep blogging.

Hi Charles! How are you doing these days? How's your business going there in Charolettesville? Good I hope. We've been really busy so I feel blessed. Let's stay in touch.

Lissa, You're right about protecting our children...even young adults. Thanks for loading it.

Hi Kathy! You have a great week to and did you ever check on the name?? Let me know.

Later in the rain~Deb

Apr 28, 2008 06:13 AM

Carl Winters

Canyon Lake, TX

Deb - I am slowly learning how to do some of these "thingy's" but takes me several tries. Finally did get the new blog look looking like something. Judi Morgan said she would help me sometime with the widgets on the side bar. Active Rain certainly does offer so many avenues to help us promote our blogs.

Ceil & Carl Winters

Apr 28, 2008 09:49 AM

Kehaulani Kea

JDS Consulting, Staging & Interiors - Honolulu, HI

Aloha Debra:

Mahalo for mentioning the widget sidebar in your blog....I'm not much of a techky and have noticed this sidebar too. As a newbie, I will venture into deeper waters and will give it a try.

Apr 28, 2008 10:07 AM

Deb Brooks

Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Kehaulani! Aloha and welcome to Active Rain! You look so wonderful with that bright smile and the flowers! I love that you've joined us and I would be honored to help you in any way possible. Just let me know..

Carl and BWP, how are you two doing? I'm so glad to hear another Rainer calling them thingy's. That's what they are to me too! I'm still looking forward to the wedding! And, Ceil, you can cook for us any time!

Later in the rain~DEb

Apr 28, 2008 11:37 AM

Melanie Pavelka

Brooks Prime Properties - Huntsville, TX

Your sidebar looks great! Good job.

Melanie

Apr 29, 2008 03:02 AM

Alan Kirkpatrick

Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX

Alan in Austin

Debra:

Great post. Soon you will be a computer guru. Ha. Keep up the good work.

Apr 29, 2008 04:41 AM

Deb Brooks

Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Alan, there's not a chance of that happening! I appreciate hearing from you though Mr. Kickapatty! Later in the rain~Deb

Apr 29, 2008 04:48 AM

Kevin O'Shea

Coldwell Banker - White Plains, NY

White Plains, NY Real Estate

Great post. If you search widgets you can find out information on many of them.

All the best!

Apr 29, 2008 08:32 PM

Alan Kirkpatrick

Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX

Alan in Austin

Debra:

I will forever have a new nickname. In High School, I played basketball. A few of my teammates were amazed at some of the moves I made going to the basket. They thought they looked very smooth and almost like a ballet, so they called me the Swan. Ha. Now I am Kickapatty. Thanks for the upgrade.

Apr 30, 2008 04:08 AM

Deb Brooks

Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Mr. Kickapatty, You and Michele have a wonderful name...now as long as you answer to Kickapatty we will do just fine! I certainly see you as the swan but never the ugly duckling. No, no, no. Our Mr. Swan Kickapatty is mentoring the happy couple for their wedding night...can you share what you're telling Tex?

Okay, probably not...but inquiring minds want to know. Later in the rain~Deb

Apr 30, 2008 02:08 PM

Deb Brooks

Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Hey Kevin, My problem is that I want to try every widget there is! I just got a new pooter and we're still getting to know one another. So, I am learning what I can and cannot do. I want to try them all but my pooter has limitations. Are there any you reccommend? Let me know. Later in the rain~~Deb

Apr 30, 2008 02:12 PM