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I'll SHOW you MINE if you show me YOURS !!

I just want to see your NEW ACTIVERAIN OUTSIDE BLOG!

On Wednesday, when I saw Brad Andersohn 's blog announcement ActiveRain Launches Outside Blogs - How Do You Get Yours? hit the roll I am sure I let out a scream - I am a pretty excitable person. After reading through Brad's awesome detailed post with the "how to's" I was off to make my own!!

The set up was easy and I was done except for loading my header graphic because of some glitch but I knew that if I watched my blog roll someone from AR would be making some type of post to let me know what was going on. I just needed to be patient.

I am pretty simple and I really do trust the team at ActiveRain when it comes to helping us reach that SEO trophy. I then saw Bob Stewart address the on going question of Duplicate Content and Outside Blogs so off I went to read. Now I am not literate in most of this type of computer/seo/google language, but guess what? The way Bob explained it - I GOT IT!! With the conversation that followed I learned more and now I know that Google just wants to know the originator and that is all I need to know - pretty simple and I would like to thank Bob - even though he didn't win his 3rd Grade Spelling Bee he is still a pretty smart guy!! :)

Then up on my blog roll came Jonathan Washburn's blog Outside Blogs - Known Issues List I knew I was going to see some updated information here and sure enough I did. Now I knew when I would be able to get my blog finished on my end. For some reason I couldn't load my header on FireFox and so I thought I would wait until this morning after the 11pm fixes were complete. Sure enough I have my graphic header with just a couple of clicks!! Awesome!!

I know there are more issues that are in the works - I think there is a Domain issue after reading some others and so in 3 days if my new Domain doesn't show up I will see what is going on. I went and purchased a special Domain just for this blog because I know that will be the best way to get some great Google Juice - my new Domain is www.BeyondBremertonRealEstate.com but since you can't check there yet here is the sub-domain link BeyondBremertonRealEstate

I know that there are still some issues with the "About Jo" page which I am sure is in the process of being addressed and I will just be patient. I trust AR totally!

Remember Picnik is a great tool to use to re-size your photo and your banner to acheive the specified sizes - if you need help or want one completed for you just send me an email with your banner photo and I will re-size it and email it back to you. Email :: jo@westsoundlive.com. I mean that!

So - here is my BRAND NEW OUT OF THE BOX ACTIVERAIN OUTSIDE BLOG!!

ActiveRain Outside Blog :: Jo Soss

Now post a link to yours!!! We want to see - or take a screen shot and post in the comments!!

PS - I used spell check right here in the AR editor!! woo hoo - thanks Jorgen Hahn

About the Author...

Jo began her real estate career back in 1994 and soon found out that she loved selling real estate and that she was really good at it! Lots of people sell real estate, but not everyone is good at it. Jo brings to her clients the commitment to work hard and have fun along the way. As Jo continues to learn the technology of today to be on the cutting edge of multimedia she takes pride in her ability to keep her trademark "old-fashioned" customer service alive. If you are looking to sell or purchase a home in Kitsap County call her office today. You can also find out more about the area by visiting her blog www.WestSoundLive.com or her web sites www.HomeFrontRealtyOnline.com

DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL CONNECTION: http://cmp.ly/0

Posted by Jo Soss :: 360-990-1433 :: Kitsap County Real Estate Broker-Owner on 06/27/2008 06:36 PM

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51 Comments on I'll SHOW you MINE if you show me YOURS !!

JUN

2008

WOW Jo,

I was just thinking that I would like to see some of the other member's outside Blogs. Thanks for sharing. I'll be working on mine this weekend.

Sean Allen

Jo - the link to your outside blog doesn't seem to be working (or is it user error?)

Sean Allen, I always like to see what others come up with - I will be watching for yours on Monday.

Penny - well the new url doesn't work yet and crap did I leave out the subdomain - off I go to tweak - thanks a ton!

Good post and helpful information. Appreciate your efforts in posting it. And your own blog is looking good. All the best.

Bob & Carolin, thanks so much - I am excited to see what others are going to use for colors and photos. There are so many creative people here!

I saw that yesterday and haven't taken a look yet. The pic you provided looks great. The SEO stuff I've got to get a handle on. Thanks for the additional push to break my mental block on the subject.

Thesa's in my office and she's all over that stuff.

Good post as usual.

Hey.. you got featured. Way cool. Congratulations Jo.

Hi Jo...Way to go! First you got your outside blog up and running and now you have a feature.

I have two outside blogs now and am trying to figure out what to do. I certainly cannot handle three. This is such a huge help for me. I have to see if I can convert (and yes, I know there is a way I just have to find out how to do it which may take years) one of mine using some of my AR posts.

Good luck with yours.

Kathleen

I'm still kind of confused... I'll keep trying though. Your's looks super! Good job..

Jo: Great job on your outside blog ... I clicked over! I haven't explored the new feature yet, but I will and if I can get it set up, I'll show you mine, too! :)

Thanks for sharing Jo! I was looking for a link to an outside blog and found yours - great job! I was also glad to see you used the AR web address for now. I need to register a new name and just can't decide.

Saw your post and decided "why not" and put one together quickly. Thanks for the heads up! I will play around with it more tomorrow...

No link yet... I haven't bought the domain... I just to mess with people I'm thinking of getting Active|Lane...

Sorry I have been so long in responding - I just got done pouring 500lbs of concrete! All by my self - ok that is only 6 bags but still - lol

Fred, Thanks - I really think that if you buy a domain and you use this platform you will be on top of the heap!! Thanks again for your support!

Kathleen, Thanks I have 3 other outside blogs - I am trying to convert my WP.com to my new WP.org and then I have a relocation blog and a personal website and I can tell you there are days I am up till dawn :)

Kat, Thanks, If you need any help just give a holler I really will just give you a call and we can work out what you are confused about.

Jan, Thanks girlie, You can set it up in like 10 minutes and you are off and running will the posts you have already posted to your "innie". I can't wait to see yours!

Debbie, You are welcome. I am just waiting for my new domain to "take hold" - should be in just another day I think. On Monday if it isn't working I will have to check what is wrong.

Christine, It really is easy isn't it?! Post it when you are ready I would love to see it!

Lane, that would be cool. Active|Lane.com - has a ring to it!! I am excited to see what picture you use for your header - yours are always so cool!!

Great job Jo. I was able to linki to the outside blog from this site.

Very nice. Mine is in the works. A header is being designed and when it is up and running I'll take a screen shot.

Pam, Thanks! I am still waiting for my new domain name to be active I guess.

Cindy, Thanks. Ok now that is sounding really fancy!! I can't wait to see it!

Congratulations for jumping right on this, Jo. I know it will be GREAT.

David, It is amazing what you can do in just a few minutes isn't it!

Margaret, Thanks so much! The AR team makes it so easy and the format is so crisp and clean! They totally out did themselves!!

I have not set up my outside blog yet Jo, but your enthusiasm is contagious. Thanks.

It looks great! Mine isn't live yet either - still waiting:)

Jo.... Looks great ! I need to sit down and work on mine too. Been a hetic week and not alot of spare time for my new Blog. I will work on it and post.

Wow. I like your outside blog. I have yet played with mine. I'm going to have to set a time to do this.

JUN

2008

Still haven't decided how I'm going to use the 'outside' blog yet, but when I do I'll let you know!

Jo - love the new Blog! :-) Let me know if you have any issues with setting up the nameservers. I am watching that closely, and once we simplify the process and it's working smoothly, I'll post a video or tutorial to help others set theirs up too. Love how you connected all 3 of our posts here, nice work, thank you. :-)
Thanks for being so patient and so supportive. We've only just begun! :-)

BTW - as of this evening, there are about 1400 members who have at least started setting up their outside blogs. That's in the last 24-48 hours. Very cool!!!

congrats on the gold star and job well done - I plan to check these out tomorrow - I have been away for way too long -

Wayne, thanks! I hope to see yours soon!

Courtney, post the link when you can - how long do you think it will take.

Roland, Be sure to come back and show us! It really is very easy and shouldn't take too much time once you have your banner sized and your domain name :)

Tina, You can have it up and running in like 20 minutes if you know what you want to use for a banner - if you need anything let me know!

John, I really think the outside blog is going to blog the socks off the "innie" once it is all set - I am betting "top spot" :)

Brad, My new domain from godaddy is active and the servers to AR are showing over there. I have enabled the outside blog so I am just in wait mode right now - I have no idea how long that should take. 1400!! Woo Hoo!! I want to see them :). I am so excited about this!! I think I will throw a party when the new Localism comes out!!

Thesa, hey girl! This is very easy. Once you have your images sized right it will only take about 15 minutes! Then of course the domain name - I think the new domain name is a must for the SEO! Have a great weekend!! Oh, and Fred might need some help! lol!

Jo - always on the lookout for new things I jumped in right away but there are issues that I will wait to have resolved before I continue for now it resides on active rain.

In the meantime I will wait "patiently" as the AR Gurus work their way through the little glitches such as the email and picture resizing issues.

Wow...for not getting it...you sure have ! Great job and an inspiration to the rest of us to get it together and do what we know will help us all the most.

mine is a mess...

Jo,

Looks like your outside blog domain is having the same issues as mine is, I get the same error message with indianapolisrealestatehouses.com

Great job Jo! Here's mine: www.dawnsold.com

I love the orange header - going to change my fonts now! I don't like what happens to graphics/charts in the translation, so I wonder if that will be fixed or if there is a workaround...nice feature!

I love my new outside blog. All the instructions were super easy! I bought a new domain (one I should have bought a long time ago) It hasn't loaded there yet. lizettefitzpatrick.com for now it is at ky.activerain.com

I love the header I created at Picnik. It was so easy to use one of my photos and tweak it a thousand different ways.

The only problem was having to decide which version to use...I liked them all. I hope to see my blog up soon under the new .com. With all the help here on AR, there is no excuse why you can't do it yourself.

I could not figure out the screen shot last night, duh!!!! Another try!!! Nice work on yours Dawn, my real estate buddy!

Wow, I really did not do much yet but follow Brads instructions and I am so impressed. It has all my info, blogs and about me without me doing much. I cannot wait to really work on it!!

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I started setting one up last night but will play with it more this weekend hopefully. The screen shot there of yours is looking very nice.

Wow - very nice - they ALL look great! I haven't stared one yet but it is on the todo list!

Kathy, I am sure that the email and picture issue will be addressed soon. Can't wait to see yours!

Sally & David, Thanks so much! It really is easy. I just looked at Dawn's and she sure has it together too!

Maureen, I am sure it's not! Why do you say that?

Craig, I haven't checked this morning - did you see Dawn's? Hers is working and awesome. I am sure we will get it straight soon.

Dawn!!! How did you get your domain to work!! Where did you get it? And it looks like you chose more colors than I did - I didn't think you could. I need more tweak!! lol!! Yours is awesome!!!

Lizett, AWESOME!! I love Picnik - I have all these expensive software programs for photos and what do I use - yep the free Picnik! I think I need to upgrade there and see what else they have. Love you banner!!

David, AWESOME! Thanks for posting a shot! Like you said it was really easy!!

Steve, Thanks, I hope you will come back and share!

Leesa, Thanks. I can't wait to see yours. Once you have your photos it really only takes 20 minutes tops!

Thanks for sharing so much information about the outside blogs. I too am waiting to see if my new domain kicks in. It's been 37 hours and counting.

Vickie, I went and revisited Jonathan's blog and he has an update there about some of the issues. They know that there is a server issue and have tried a fix and are working on it as we speak. I am sure it will be fixed soon. I wonder how Dawn got hers to work.

Jo - I did mine thanks to you - and although I did not get it to my other domain yet here it is

Thesa, That looks awesome!! I can't wait until our domains work! I am ready for some big time SEO!!

JUN

2008

Jo, looks good, I am too having problem with the domain server and stopped until that is fixed. I haven't tackled the header yet.

I also can't delete the avatar I put in that was too big.

All in good time.

I had trouble with the header...I am trying to use Picnik and get that fixed. Sizing...

My blog is up on the domain server? name server? with a domain I bought (rented) on Friday morning....

Missy, I am sure they will have things fixed soon they always do. I have seen some say their domain is working this morning - mine nope

Maureen, what is the name? is it working? I know that I saw someone say theirs was on Cj's post. Off to read more there.

My domain name still isn't working. I feel like I am standing in line at Universal for some new ride :)

mine is http://discovercolumbusoh.comit's ugly...it is working. It is a url from GoDaddy.com I need to work on photos on Picknik put the blog's name on it....

I posted an entry, to it. I have not posted much to Localism in a long time

Maureen, that looks good!! I like your header.

Hi Maureen, I too think yours looks great. Just needs your beautiful pic and you are ready to rock.

See I told you! lol!

I did some tweaking to my profile page and it wasn't updating on the OS blog - but now it is!! Way cool - just an update :) I still don't have a fix on my domain - but thats ok - my new OS blog is showing up on google!! woo hoo!!

JUL

2008

OK Jo, I am back with my screen shot. http://www.DenverCORealEstateSource.com

I am having issues with some images in the posts but I will have to figure that out still.

By the way - I read on someone else's blog that was featured today about a domain thing to do if its still isn't working - I think that may help you. Here is the link to it - go to the bottom of the post. If you don't want this link here, you are welcome to delete.

http://www.activerain.com/blogsview/572809/How-to-Set-Up

denvercoloradorealestatesource.com

Steve, that is awesome! I love your banner - mine went live as soon as I went and removed the www. I started without it and then thought I should have it and then removed it and put http:// and then removed that and put http://www. and so when I saw the screen shot that CJ posted I was like - ok I am my own worse enemy!! lol!!

I am not using a photo larger than 600 wide on my AR blog so that it will propagate to the OSB properly. I also changed the photos on my profile so they would fit. There is a small lag in the update but so far so good.

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