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Why in the World Would You Want to Reblog a Post? And How to Do It!

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Home Stager

Why in the World Would You Want to Reblog a Post? And How to Do It!

 

There have been many times when I would have missed out on an interesting post or information about a challenge or contest had it blog reblognot been for another member’s reblog.

 

Do you have any idea how many posts scroll through the blogroll in a day? I don’t but I can tell you it’s just about impossible to read each one of them unless that was your job.

Every Sunday I attempt to highlight posts that have made the lightbulb over my head click on. And though I try to read as many as I can, there are still many that I miss.

 

So why Reblog a post?

~It’s a good way of sharing with the other members a post that you feel could use more exposure.

~It’s a nice way to introduce a new member and their post to others.

~It’s really needed to help get information out to members, such as a new contest or challenge for the month, or to help another member who needs assistance.

~And, last but not least you do receive 25 points for a reblog (one per day) and you do receive points for comments made on your reblogged post as well.

 

How to do this?

First of all, you can only reblog a post if:

~The member is a Rainmaker.

~The member gives you permission to do so as indicated by the box they check when they submit and publish their post.

 

Next, scroll down towards the bottom of the post and you’ll see on the same line where you can “like” a post, the ability to reblog it.

 

When you check the “reblog” icon, your screen opens to what looks like the ActiveRain editor. (which it is.)

There is a blank area for you to write an introduction (just as you always do) and if you scroll down even further, you will see the post that you want to reblog.

You will be able to place your reblog in up to 5 Groups (just like any other post) and give it a tag if you want.

Now here you also have a choice enable or disable comments on your reblog/post.

This is your choice. Some choose not to and ask that you comment on the original blogger’s post. And some enable comments as a way of engaging with members (and you do get points for comments made on your post)

 

blogging Now, let’s get back to the introduction. I have seen some reblogs where the member hits the reblog button, and that’s it.

No introduction. Of course, it’s always your choice but to omit some kind of intro would be like taking a new neighbor to a party, walking them to the door, going in with them, then walking away.

 

Look at recent reblogs done by Barbara Todaro, Debbie Reynolds, and Debe Maxwell. You can write one sentence or a short paragraph.

 

In fact, I’ve seen reblogs that were as long as the post itself.

Reblogging is another way of interacting and communicating with other members.

 

If you haven’t reblogged a post, give it a try!

 

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Kathy Streib
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Comments (75)

Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

It has to be relatable, not just random, and you're all good I think! Nice post!

Dec 04, 2017 11:19 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

This is a great overview of the reblogging process. I didn't realize you could only reblog material from a rainmaker - I learned something new!

Dec 05, 2017 03:37 AM
John Wiley
Fort Myers, FL
Lee County, FL, ECO Broker, GRI, SRES,GREEN,PSA

Thanks for a great post on re-blogging.

AR is about getting value added information out to the members as well as the public. There is no way to catch all the posts, so this gives us an opportunity to share some good information that we find valuable.

Thanks

Dec 05, 2017 06:04 AM
Virginia Kazlouskas (Gregory)
Harmony Real Estate, Inc. - Hudson, NH
Your Southern NH Realtor!

Good post, I will have to start implementing the concept now...

Dec 05, 2017 06:40 AM
Ron Aguilar
Gateway Mortgage Group - Saint George, UT
Mortgage & Real Estate Advisor since 1995

I have been re blogging for a few years within AR. Thanks for the reminder

Dec 05, 2017 07:30 AM
Clark Farley
Randall Realtors - Westerly, RI

This makes me think of times when we give out our business cards and, like, six months later, someone you don't know from Adam gets in touch with you and new business follows.

The best of digital karma.

'cellent post.

Dec 05, 2017 07:51 AM
Karen Rice Madison AL Realtor
Keller Williams Realty Madison - Madison, AL
256-348-1527 Call/Text

Thank you Kathy.  I searched for "reblog" on AR and your post gave me all the information I was looking for.

Dec 05, 2017 07:53 AM
M.C. Dwyer
Melody Russell Team at eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Felton, CA
MC Dwyer-Santa Cruz Mountains Property Specialist

I'm glad to see you promoting this because 1) not everyone here knew about it, 2) all the reasons you mention are great reasons to do it, and 3) I reblog posts that I think are really relevant to the public and/or my own folowers!

Dec 05, 2017 01:21 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland you are absolutely right!!! I can't count the number of posts i would have missed were they not reblogged. 

Corey Martin Glad I could help!!!

 

Dec 05, 2017 04:08 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Lou Ludwig Thank you and always appreciate your stopping by. 

Rita Manuel hope that this will help you should you decide to reblog a post. 

Mike Cooper that is a wonderful way to put it. 

Dec 05, 2017 04:43 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, That is a wonderful way to put it. 

Debe Maxwell, CRS Thank you very much for your kind words. 

Laura Cerrano it's the post that makes you say 'this needs to be shared!'

Dec 05, 2017 05:15 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Kat Palmiotti or if someone makes their post 'Members Only' ...those cannot be reblogged. 

John Wiley i can remember not understanding reblogging when I was new to the community. 

 

Dec 05, 2017 05:50 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

hi Virginia Kazlouskas (Gregory) Give it a try!

Ron Aguilar i have to admit that I used to reblog much more than I have been, but will try to do it more myself. 

Dec 05, 2017 05:53 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Clark Farley Very much like that. 

Karen Rice Glad to be of help!!

M.C. Dwyer Thank you. We forget that not everyone knows about things here such as reblogging. It's a good way to share. 

Dec 05, 2017 05:56 PM
Lynn Stoner
Mid-South Title Insurance Agency, LLC - Plantation, FL
Licensed Title Agent

Thanks for sharing!

Dec 06, 2017 03:43 AM
Dorte Engel
RE/MAX Leading Edge - Bowie, MD
ABC - Annapolis, Bowie, Crofton & rest of Maryland

Dear Kathy,

If someone said it so well that you could not do any better, reblog away ....

Dec 06, 2017 02:45 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

We need to remember to do this more often. And for the reasons you mention in this thoughtful post. D 

Dec 07, 2017 12:10 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Such a great post about re-blogs.  I need to do more of that and help others who have written great posts. This might be my New Years AR Resolution - and that sounds like a great contest idea!

Dec 17, 2017 10:49 AM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Kathy, thanks to newbie Jose Guevarra who re-blogged this post, I read this one.

May 14, 2018 10:05 PM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Hi Kathy, great info on how to reblog.  How about earning 25 points and reblogging my hurricane design tips here: https://activerain.com/blogsview/5253301/ahhh----the-curves-have-it---

I don't think the post was read much at all.  Thx!

Sep 11, 2018 04:58 AM