1.  Keep them short.  Don't go round and round with the same information.  Say it the best you can say it and leave it at that.  If you have more than 30 seconds worth of info, write another blog as the second in a specific series.

2.  Bold, capitalize, or underscore important information.  Sometimes our readers only have time to peruse the  main items.  If something grabs them, they'll go back and read the entire blog.

3.  Provide interesting information.  Teach something, share some important information, have something of value to say.  Blog, blog, blog, not blah, blah, blah...

4.  Provide links.  Make your blogs "user friendly".  The reader is in a hurry; you are the writer, do the work!

5.  Post attractive pictures that relate to the text at hand

 6.  Post each blog to at least 5 groups.   If your blog is worth it, post it again to another 5 groups.  Get more mileage out of your blogs.  If you are not a member of any groups, click on groups, read about all the hundreds of them available here on AR and join up!

7.  Post your blog on Localism.  This is where you'll get your leads from.  If you post location specific information, you'll garner even more activity.  Talk about the subjects you are an expert on.  If you are a bird watcher, write about bird watching in your specific area; if you are a runner, write about running in your area.  That will bring like minded people to you.   If you are familiar with a subdivision, write about that subdivision, and keep writing about that subdivision.  You'll be amazed by how many leads you'll get from it.

8.  Tag your blogs correctly.  This is probably the single best advice, period!   This is how Google finds your  blog.  If you write about "hexagon housing", tag it as "hexagon housing".  Don't tag it as "tips for real estate".   If you write about a specific subdivision, tag it with it's name, and specific location.

9.  Sign your blog correctly and tag your sign.  If you sell Real Estate in Visalia, California, don't call your blog Melissa's blog; call it Visalia Real Estate.  That will give you a lot more Google juice.

10.  Make It Exciting!  Your title is extremely important.  I spend as much time on the title as I do on the blog.  If I introduce a blog that gets very little feedback, I'll delete it, find a better title and re-insert it.  It makes a world of difference.

I am collecting tips 10-20.  Please feel free to contribute!

Myrtle Beach Real Estate by Mirela Monte

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82 Comments on 10 Best Blogging Tips:

MAY
01
2008
605,471 Points 111 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog
I'm sure this will be useful to all the new members! These are the kind of tips they need to see :)
8:22pm • #1
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Good point, Celeste!  I will re-insert this to the newbies.  As usual, you are The Best!  Thank you!

8:24pm • #2
Thanks for the advise.  There were tips I can use.
8:28pm • #3
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog

There, done!  Newbies can learn.  I wish I had a blog like this when I started in AR... 

 

8:29pm • #4
284,684 Points 4 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog
Well done well writen well organized I guess we just have to give you an A+++
8:36pm • #5

Thanks for the great post - very useful pointers for us 'newbies'.

Just wanted to add (regarding the use of images) to be sure that the images you use are not undercopyright......

Lidia Griffin
Majenic Virtual Solutions

8:38pm • #6
Good information for all of us!  We all need to snap back to reality once in awhile, instead of getting carried away with our own bad selves.  So keep us all on track, M&M !  I'll bet spring is busting out all over Myrtle Beach!  Have a great day......every day!
JimG
8:38pm • #7
387,091 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Mirela: Great post.  Lots of great points... Love the art work too !
9:01pm • #8
2 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Mirela - Great information! I will definitely keep it for reference :)
9:45pm • #9
318,770 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog
Good information, thanks for sharing it with us!
9:57pm • #10
MAY
02
2008
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog
You are all very welcome!  Thank you for your comments!  Please come back and tell me just how well this works!
8:03am • #11
144,120 Points

Thanks for the Tips, I love such blogs which reminds us what we know.

Best - Sash

PS: FREE blog traffic strategy video...click here

9:12pm • #12
I book marked this for future reference.  Very user friendly and great advice for someone like me, who only has a handful of blogs under their belt.  THANKS!
11:34pm • #13

Thanks for the great reminders.  All very improtant.  Welcocme to AR hope to see you around.

11:51pm • #15
MAY
03
2008
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Thank you for your wonderful comments!  Please feel free to contribute to this list!  Remember, I need tips 11-20...
12:47pm • #16

Great points. Great cartoons. Fun and informative. Thank you.

 

All the best!

12:58pm • #17
597,266 Points 63 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Mirela, wonderful, wonderful tips. I think being brief, informative, and entertaining are critical as is the title.
3:47pm • #18
172,364 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Mirela:  These tips are great for newbies and oldies alike.  Thanks for taking the time to share them.
6:13pm • #19
MAY
04
2008
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Donna, Gary, Kevin:  Thank you! 

I read good posts here on AR everyday, and some of them are not easy to read (you get one, big blob of a paragraph, no bolding of letters, no links, no pictures).  After reading one such article (the substance and the writing was good, but the presentation was poor), I decided to write this post. 

I'm glad I did!  I hope that blogger I wrote it for, reads it and takes note...

 

11:43am • #20
171,710 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog

Mirela, as always, an excellent post.  I look forward to 11-20.  If I think of anything, I will be sure to pass it on to you.  Thanks for sharing.

 

12:15pm • #21
262,940 Points 14 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Thanks for the blogging tips. I have heard the same comments over again...it's as much about the title as it is about the content.
3:08pm • #22

Thank you for the great advice.

Dave

3:42pm • #23
1 Featured Post

Mirela:

Great information. One question regarding posting to more than 5 groups: When you post to original 5 groups and then go back and re-post to another 5 groups, does it remove your post from the original 5 groups to which you posted?

Thanks again for inviting to join your group.

6:40pm • #24
Good info Mirela.  I saw one comment about "copyrighted" pics though...that's been a pretty hot topic lately in the Rain.  I'm not sure how much trouble someone would be in to, but I've started purchasing all my pics from www.iStock.com  They have pics on everything. 
7:34pm • #25
373,536 Points 23 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog
You got featured in the Marketing week in review.....boy you're on another roll.....I could spend all evening just reading your blogs!
11:31pm • #26
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Wow!  What an honor!  Thank you, Liz! 
11:37pm • #27
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Lisa, I will address your question tomorrow.
11:38pm • #28
MAY
05
2008
Great hints, thanx...I enjoyed your blog very much, I will practive some of those hints next time I blog...
7:59am • #29
Localism Sponsor
And a title like "top 10" of anything.....works for me!  I love top 10, thanks for the tips.  I am bookmarking!
2:19pm • #30
MAY
07
2008
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Thank you all for the great comments!  I look forward to seeing the implementation...  The problem is:  the ones reading this post already know what to do...  So, please pass this post to someone who needs it!
6:52pm • #31
MAY
08
2008

Hi Mirela,

I did a post the morning after you made this post.

When I saw your title, I felt very embarrassed.  My post was on Ten Tips for a Bright and Bold Blog!

I did not see your post before I wrote my post, but it may appear to some that I copied your idea.

I have noticed your posts!  You have a creative, neat and clean appearance.  I can tell you put alot of thought and preparation into each one your posts.

I appreciate your spirit of excellence!  Thank You for your meaningful contributions to Active Rain!

6:26pm • #32
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Thank you for the compliment, whoever you are! 

I don't own this material; this is collective information most of us are aware of.  These are just some reminders to keep me and the rest of us on a good course. 

These blogs are quite fun to write.  Some I research a lot and others just flow out within minutes.  I am currently working on a blog that will most likely get very few comments, but it is about an extraordinary person who inspired me and I hope his story will inspire others. 

AR has been instrumental in my Real Estate training.  I have learnt more here than in my 20 years of Real Estate.  The members here are absolutely awesome!  The generosity here is amazing!  The spirit of cooperation and team work is unparalleled.  What an amazing opportunity for all of us! 

Feel free to reproduce any of my posts.  Feel free to copy any of my pictures.  Plagiarize any part of my blogs.  If anyone can benefit from the information, I am delighted to share it! 

6:54pm • #33
191,105 Points Outside Blog

I've got to learn rule #1, Keep it short.  sometimes once I get it started, it just flow like sweat on a 95 degree day with high humidity in the air.

Thanks for your post, I will refer to it and hopefully integrate some of your ideas.

7:08pm • #34
4 Featured Posts

Hi Mirela,

My name got cut off somehow on the comment at 6:26 PM.

Thank You for your kindness! 

I really appreciate your willingness to contribute valuable knowledge to Active Rain!

7:18pm • #35
MAY
15
2008
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Thank you very much Dan!

...What goes around, comes around...

12:13am • #36
MAY
17
2008

Thanks for the blogging tips Mirela but how does one get one of their blogs Featured here on AR? does anyone know pls? thanks

 

Cape Cod Realtorsdw1

5:08pm • #37
MAY
31
2008
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Stephen:  I have no clue! 

I was awarded that honor on three different occasions, then when I edited two of the featured blogs, I lost the featured blog designations and never got them back.  AR said it was having server issues that day. 

I'm over it.  The same people seem to get the featured designations on a regular basis (AR pets?).  Don't even worry about it!  Just keep blogging!

9:27pm • #38
JUN
01
2008
200,708 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog

This was very helpful. I am a newbie, and I still have lots to learn. I had no idea I could re-post the same blog - again - to 5 different groups ... thanks. :)

7:45pm • #39
JUN
05
2008
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Sylvie:  Please forgive me for not responding to you promptly.  6/1...  an eternity ago...  I consider you one of my peeps now.  Has it only been four days?  I feel like I've known you a lot longer than that. 

6:50pm • #40

Thank you for this useful information. 

9:04pm • #41

Thank you for this useful information. 

9:04pm • #42
JUN
07
2008
1 Featured Post

Great tips.  I am still learning, so, any information like this is very helpful!  If you read my blog and have advice on how I can improve it, feel free to contact me.  I am always open to new ideas!

2:48pm • #43
SEP
19
2008
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog

I love this list!  I'm bringing it out of retirement.

4:15pm • #44

Wow Mirela, this is is super great. A/R just keeps getting better and better. So much pointers. I absolutely love it. Great work. Thanks for sharing.

4:46pm • #45
Outside Blog Hit Router

Great tips! This is fairly new to me...appreciate the help!

5:06pm • #46

Wonderful post Mirela! I am looking forward to be seeing more of your tips. Good luck and have a great weekend.

6:20pm • #47

Great Information. Thanks for the tips.

6:59pm • #48

All very important. Thanks for the reminder.

7:26pm • #49
SEP
20
2008

Great point about tag lines and signing the post. I was using Sharon's Blog. you have made me see how silly that was. I am off to fix the problem . Thank You!!!

8:15am • #50
SEP
21
2008
362,874 Points 3 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

A wealth of tips here.  I think I still have some work to do and appreciate the suggestions from a pro.

12:09am • #51

Don't put it on Active Rain only.

Also - ATTACK your keywords.  This takes time to refine, but a few different keyword phrases will go a long way toward helping you achieve greater visibility on search engines (I know this through personal experience).  Slowly but surely, your attack on keyword phrases in your blogging and interacting online will begin to pay off. 

Now choosing effective keyword phrases is another topic (and one that I continually struggle with).

:)

7:00am • #52

 Great Tips, but how do you get  beyond  "Bloggers Block??"

10:28pm • #53
SEP
23
2008

Thanks Mirela. I appreciate the info that you are helping us out with. Have a great day.

8:06am • #54
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Thank you all for the wonderful comments! 

I just went in and edited this post to allow for re-blogging.

Enjoy! 

10:04am • #55
SEP
25
2008

Again - I reiterate - attack a keyword phrase that's effective. 

10:01pm • #56

Hi Mirela,

Great ideas.  I will become more concious of my post writing techniques.  I have seen other post discussing the importance of the title and how that assist in positioning our websites.  Great post.  Thanks.

11:46pm • #57
SEP
26
2008
2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Right on about keeping it short and the most important ranked as number 1!

1:05am • #58
SEP
27
2008
121,998 Points

Mirela-Great post, useful information for all of us.

Joe

5:55am • #59
SEP
28
2008
1 Featured Post

Wow, thanks for the great tips.  I will definitely start posting to Localism.  Did not realize it was such a great source of leads!

12:46am • #60
SEP
29
2008

Great information. Very interesting and useful tips. Thanks for sharing.

4:54pm • #61
NOV
20
2008
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Brought this back out for a friend. 

11:48pm • #62
1 Featured Post

Mirela, I enjoy reading these tips over & over again. As a newbie, often times it becomes overwhelming because there is so much to learn (especially when I want to know it all!) I keep reminding myself to be patient  - I WILL NOT GIVE UP.  Thank you for posting.

11:58pm • #63
NOV
21
2008
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Monica:  Thank you!  It is my pleasure to help provide some guidance here!  After some 600 blogs, I think I have enough "practice"...

12:40pm • #64
128,664 Points 2 Featured Posts

I have just joined ActiveRain and a newbie to blogging.   Thank you for the great tips!

1:36pm • #65
NOV
24
2008
167,862 Points 1 Featured Post

You have some very helpful tips here. Thank you for sharing

3:27pm • #66
NOV
28
2008

GREAT TIPS THANK YOU!!!!

4:15pm • #67
109,057 Points

Thanks for sharing - I had never written a blog before I joined the Rain and now I love to!

5:50pm • #68
NOV
29
2008
102,987 Points

Thnak you for the tips. I pretty much adhere to all of them, I think. I look forward to the next set of tips.

8:04am • #69
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Tony:  Yup, you do; with the exception of Bolding, or CAPITALIZINGthe important items on the blog, such as the heading of each paragraph above. 

Great pictures on your blog!  Good job Tony!

Thanks for the comment!

10:02am • #70

Mirela - once again, you are my hero! Thankyouverymuch.

10:30am • #71
242,264 Points 27 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Mirela - that is 10 great tips and great photos too !  What is great is that your tips are also displayed in your blog post !!!  Awesome : )  I have never thought about re-grouping a blog post but that makes sense... also the tag suggestion is a good one for us as well as the tag suggestions !

10:54am • #72
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Bobby:  That charm of yours will get you ANYWHERE! 

Thank you Bobby!  You always put a smile on my face.  The best thing about it is that you are a source of inspiration for me!

Christopher:  You DID read the blog!  You did not just bookmark it to refer to it in the future (NEVER!!)...  Thank you! 

I actually wrote this as a favor to myself.  I read so many good posts by our members.  I struggle with some of them because these blogging rules were not followed, which makes the read difficult.

Imagine the substance of your blog as the equivalent of a beautiful woman.  If you don't post it correctly, then it's as if this beautiful woman left the house with no make-up, dirty, ugly clothes and hasn't taken a shower in days.  Yes, underneath all that is a beautiful woman, but you have to be able to see through that barrage of "obstacles"...  How's that for an analogy?

11:10am • #73

Thank you for reading my blog Mirela and what great advice you give.  I have to sit back and let my mind absorb all of these blogging ideas.  Looking forward to reading your blog.

6:11pm • #74
213,345 Points 6 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor

Mirela, you are right about the title and the other tips as well. Never thought about reposting a blog but I do find myself editing it even after it's posted.

9:13pm • #75
DEC
02
2008
DEC
07
2008

Wow...great place to start for me! I am a blogger newbie and am just trying to gather up as much info as possible! Thanks!

12:50pm • #78
DEC
09
2008
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Trish:  I wrote this for you; I'm so glad you've found it!

Debbie:  Thank you!  I do too!

Sharon:  I know what you mean; I always do that too!

9:41pm • #79
DEC
27
4 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

10 great tips.  What about . . .

11.  Don't be intimidated if you've never blogged before.  Just follow 1-10 and you'll be okay!  Get started today.

12.  Develop some friendships.  If you find a blog you really like, follow that AR member and comment comment comment.  Soon you'll be noticed.

13.  Check out the groups.  Look for topics that interest you and join.

14.  Set aside some time each day to read and learn.  There's so much information!

15.  Look for a catchy title to your blogs.  It'll help you get noticed.

That's all I can come up with right now.  I always enjoy your blogs!  Thanks.

You know, AR is truly amazing.  So far, in the short time I have been on, I have found Charlie in Columbia who grew up across the street from me in Clemson (He was much younger.) and have sent a referral to Julie about some property in Campobello!  I'm hooked!

Happy New Year!

Mary

11:06am • #80
JAN
06
362,107 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Mary:  These are wonderful tips!  Thank you!  Do you mind if I incorporate them in a future blog?

2:12pm • #81

Thanks for the great blog! Great tips and I loved the cartoons!

4:37pm • #82
APR
07
3 Featured Posts

Great Top 10 .... I loved the pics!  Can't wait for the next 10.

9:14pm • #83
OCT
31

Wow this one is a TIMELESS keeper, now Bookmarked to share with my 18 yr. old daughter who just started with us(to push us forward in this area)! Much thanks

7:47am • #84

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