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 Hi everyone... I'm drowning in work & a ton of new projects right now so I'll skip the formalities and get right to the "stuff".

 Following up on my post from last week Pimp Your Blog part 3... using image tiles to speed up your blog , here is a new Active Rain themed image tile that you're welcome to use on your blog.

 

New Blog Background Image Tile: Active Rain Tile # 2 

 

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 If you're looking for a background image to use on your AR blog, feel free to download Active Rain Tile # 2. This is the second in a series of image tiles I'm doing for the AR community. It's free, it won't slow down your blog and it's a nice way to show your support for the Rain! Here is the download link

 

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 Since it's a new month, here is an AR wallpaper calendar for May 2008. If you're looking to add some spice to your desktop, you can download it here

 

 

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 I know we're all pretty busy and suffering from information overload and limited time syndrome so here are some of my favorite reads from this week that I think you should definitely check out...

- Video Tutorial: Basics of How to Use Twitter  by Michael Martine aka Remarkablogger

- Twitter As Resource? from Performancing by Raj Dash

- How to Succeed in Social Media  by Brian Clark, CopyBlogger.com

- The Challenges of Creating an Interactive Blog from Lorelle on WordPress by Rachelle Chase

- an  awesome interview with Darren Rowse of ProBlogger.com  by Midori Miller

- "ActiveRain Home Tours Video Contest 2008!"  by Active Rain

- ActiveRain at Real Estate Connect 2008  by Brad Andersohn

 

 

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In no particular order, here are some of the best Active Rain marketing posts from this past week...

Your Best Marketing Tools ~ And They're Free!  by Linda Scanlan

- Working the Net or Networking? Which has value?  by Jessica Horton

- Refusing to Work with a Stager Can Cost You  by Emma Vargas

- I Just Got Back From ‘VIRTUAL TOUR HELL' !  by David W. Bolick

- How Real Estate is similar to playing poker... know when to fold em!  by Duane Marlink

- Working ON - Not Just IN - Your Business: 3 Steps to Shifting Your Mindset...   by Julie Escobar

- Tuesday Truths... Fake or Real~ Follower or Leader; Marketing Yourself   by Kathy McGraw

- Generation Next won't be spoiled like Generation Now  by Justin Williams

- Branding versus Ego Advertising...whats the difference?  by Dave "Utah Dave" Robison

Do you try to be all things to all people? Focus and succeed!!!!  by Paddy Pizappi

- 10 Best Blogging Tips:  by Mirela "m&m" Monte

Are you Pushy, or do you have Pull?  by Lane Bailey

 

 

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- Mixpo Versus You Tube! Who Will Be The Winner?   by Katerina Gasset

- Great Tech Tip - Making Banners & Buttons  by Steve Harless

- Using Pictures That ARE NOT Yours  by Sally Cheeseman

- Top Ten Sources for Video Bloggers  by Chuck Willman

- The Long Tail in Blogging Worked  by Missy Caulk

A Cool Little Thing to Try-- Animate Your Portrait  by Karen George 

 

 

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- Monday Morning Gifts...An Attitude of Gratitude Contest  by Kathy McGraw

- Newbie doobie doo...... Where are you?????? (Newbies - Please read this)  by Jeff Belonger

-  The Blog and The Spouse - In Our House!  by Brad Andersohn

- "Striking a Balance" - Avoiding the Lop-Sided Blog - Blog Tips for Rain Drips  by Rich Jacobson

- One Ringie Dingie...Two Ringie Dingie...ROAR!  by TLW

Active Rain Member Questioned as Possible Terrorist Suspect  by Joan Whitebook

 

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Comments (62)

John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate
Hi Marti - Really like the 'Geeks and Gurus' section. It's important for Rainers to realize that there's a whole big blogosphere out there, and to expand their horizons. You've brought back some great links on Twitter and social media -- both are topics that online real estate agents should have a keen interest in.
May 06, 2008 04:27 PM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...
John... thx for the feedback on the geeks & gurus, so much great info out there. I'll have that as a regular feature in my new blog but for now I'm posting it here.
May 06, 2008 05:24 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel
Thank you for taking the time to put this together. I will bookmark it and read it later. I have missed a few.
May 07, 2008 12:44 AM
Tina Merritt
Nest Realty - Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Real Estate

Thank you once again Marti.  How you find the time to do all of this just amazes me!

Tina in Virginia

May 07, 2008 01:56 AM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...
Gita... you're welcome, enjoy catching up my friend.
May 07, 2008 02:05 AM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...
Tina... thx for stopping by, industrial strength coffee is my secret. ;-)
May 07, 2008 02:06 AM
Rob Baldwin
US ECO-GREEN REAL ESTATE INC. - Santa Clarita, CA
REALTOR, Santa Clarita
Marti, thanks as usual for all of the great content!
May 07, 2008 03:24 PM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...
Rob... you're more than welcome, thx for visiting.
May 08, 2008 01:09 AM
Jo-Anne Smith
Oakville, ON

Marti,

This looks like a wonderful list of posts...especially the ones on social networking sites such as Twitter, which I know nothing about. I think I'm falling behind the times here....

I LOVE your image tile and wallpaper...beautiful. If I can figure out how to add the tile image to my background, I will.

hoping you're having a warm and successful week,

Jo 

May 08, 2008 02:49 AM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...

Jo... hi, re "If I can figure out how to add the tile image to my background, I will"...

 In the Active Rain Costomizer, you can add background images using the 2nd upload box/option. If you need help, just ask me. Later...

May 08, 2008 03:01 AM
Jo-Anne Smith
Oakville, ON

Thanks Marti, 

Jo 

 

May 08, 2008 06:42 AM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...
Jo... no problem, anytime my friend!
May 08, 2008 07:03 AM
Sylvie Dolley
My Home Group Real Estate LLC - Litchfield Park, AZ
CHMS, ePRO, SFR Phoenix Arizona Real Estate 602-32

Marti

Thanks for the info, I always get so much out of your posts!

Take Care & Have a Great 08!

May 09, 2008 02:04 PM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...

Sylvie... thx, it's so nice to hear that and very much appreciated.

May 10, 2008 05:23 AM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Hi Marti,
There some great ones this week.  So much good reading here and so little time, a problem for me.

 

May 12, 2008 04:09 AM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...

Cynthia... welcome to my world, it seems like most of us need 36 - 48 hours in a day. ;-)

May 12, 2008 04:44 AM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Marti, even though I've already commented on your blog post, I just have to say: I could just sit and read your stuff as well as your reviews without leaving your post. I love your art - and, very soon, I'll be utilizing your offers to adapt it on my blog site. ;-)

Pepper

May 15, 2008 02:44 PM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...

Teri... so nice of you to say that, I try to put some meat into my posts so people have a reason to stick around a few minutes.  Cool to hear you'll be using my stuff, if you need help or anything I'm around. Nite & thx again T.

May 15, 2008 03:09 PM
* Rate A Home
Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Marti, wow, been reading through your posts. You put a lot of work into your posts. Very interesting! Thank you for the mention.

Duane

Jun 16, 2008 08:15 AM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...

Duane... hi and thx. I usually just post once a week, putting all my ideas, goodies, etc... together in one place. Later...

Jun 16, 2008 08:29 AM