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I love active rain!!

By Matthew Meli

Real Estate Agent with M and T property management LLC

April 04, 2007 06:39 PM

I have to say, I have only been a part of this for a short time. I have found that the networking on this site is one of the best. I spent a lot of time here posting and reading blogs. I have asked some good questions and have found that the members are very helpfull. If I do something I am not suppose to do, people take the time to write me and let me know.

I just wanted to see what other people think. I have wondered why people do not post pictures with the blogs? I am still learning what to do here but have fallen hard for this site.

Thanks active rain, groups, and members.

Matt

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Ricardo Bueno

Diverse Solutions - Los Angeles, CA

Active Rain is GREAT! But don't let it take up too much of your day.

Remember to make those calls, follow up with prospects, schedule appointments, etc. I've met some great people on this site, some that I currently do business with.

It's a great place to turn to for questions and answers at times.

Apr 04, 2007 06:53 PM

Ray Saenz

Exit Realty Laredo - Laredo, TX

Homes for Sale in Laredo, TX - Texas, Realtor

Matthew,

It is very addictive if you have time to be here :)

Apr 04, 2007 07:10 PM

Cyndee Haydon

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes

Matthew,

Ditto - I'm enjoying it too - but it is addicting. It will be interesting to see what others say. Are you asking about photos in the body (part you write) or in the response (part we write)?

I actually just put a photo in a comment -long story.

I think people may not put photos for 2 reasons:

1) they're new and may not know how or

2) they're aware of copyright laws and don't have photos they can post and haven't purchased any from sites to supplement. I've been building up my photo library and now take photos with blogging in mind so since you asked I'm going to include one here - feel free to delete if you don't think it's appropriate...

hello from the beach in sand of clearwater beach

Thats my $.02 - let's see what others think....

Apr 04, 2007 07:56 PM

Sean Hashimoto

Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. NMLS 3094 - Honolulu, HI

Senior Loan Officer

Hey Matt, welcome to AR. I agree with what Ricardo said "don't let it take up too much of your day". At the same time don't be like me and get some sleep...lol.

Apr 04, 2007 09:11 PM

Linda Davis

RE/MAX Home Team - Gales Ferry, CT

Welcome to Active Rain! Yes, it is addicting but you can learn so much here. Pretty awesome really. I've made some great friends here.

As far as your question, I think that there are tons of newer people here and they just haven't figured out the whole photo thing yet.

Apr 04, 2007 11:59 PM

Michael Hutchins - Consumer Advocate, Chicago

Michael Hutchins Ent. - Chicago, IL

Glad your enjoying this site as much as I am. It's getting slightly addicting though. :-)

Apr 06, 2007 11:01 AM

Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495

Stage it Right! - Melbourne, FL

Semper Fi Matthew! AR is a great place to hang. Unfortunately it becomes more than a hang out, it gets under your skin, so every spare minute is spent gleaning for interesting perspectives, information, tips, and just plain fun stuff. Enjoy!

Terry Haugen - STAGE it RIGHT!

Apr 06, 2007 11:39 AM

Todd Waller

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Snyder & Company, REALTORS - Ann Arbor, MI

Todd Waller | Real Simple Real Estate

Matt,

In response to the question about not posting pictures, this is still a pretty new medium to real estate professionals. Not many of us have huge stores of pics to throw into a post. In addition to that, I would also be asking why many posters don't throw in hyperlinks to other articles or materials.

As a little bit of advice, my blog pops on the first page of Google's organic (non-paid) search for SE Michigan Real Estate. The reason it does, frankly, is content and context.

Content being what the blog and the majority of its posts center on and context being supporting articles and opinions from across the intarweb. As the search engine spiders crawl across this blog and others, they weigh the content and context to value the relevancy against search terms.

As for photos, here is Serious Cat.

I Are Serious Cat. This Be Serious Comment!

Apr 07, 2007 01:27 AM

Joan Snodgrass

Midamerica Referral Network - Kimberling City, MO

Matthew:

Why few pictures? They take time to download. Some of us are still stuck (temporarily) with dial-up.

Apr 07, 2007 04:13 AM

Debbie Malone

Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA

From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369

Matt, I was technology challenged. I finally figured out how to post pics here, but only from my media. I still haven't gotten how to add free pics. I'll get it eventually, but sometimes you just want to add the info as soon as possible. As far as AR for your career, this is THE place to be!

Apr 07, 2007 10:54 AM

Charles Parrish

Auction Brokers & Investors United - Baltimore, MD

I would like to post more pictures, but just learning how to do it.

Good luck,

Charles Parrish

Apr 07, 2007 01:50 PM

Frank Rubi

Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA

FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Yes, I agree most Bloggers are helpful. I do like AR and spend too much time here as well.

Apr 07, 2007 04:47 PM

Luisa , Orellana

Greater LA Escrow - Los Angeles, CA

Greater LA Escrow

I Love it too! I'm spending too much time here! I can't get enough. Can you tell? It's 2:01AM here in Los Angeles, CA. LOL!

Apr 07, 2007 09:02 PM

Leslie Godbold

WZGM AM1350 Independent Asheville Radio - Asheville, NC

Motivation Speaker, Radio host "Positively Living"

Matthew, I love AR too. I haven't figured out how to post pictures yet. But because there are so many helpful people on this network, I am sure I will learn soon.

Welcome to AR Steven! This place is GREAT!

Apr 09, 2007 04:01 AM

Marygrace Liparoto

The Charles Reinhart Company CRS, GRI, ABR (734) 497-6774 - Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor Realtor

How did you post the pictures? Great job on your posts. - Marygrace

Apr 09, 2007 02:40 PM

Ethan Dozeman

Realty Executives Platinum Group - Grand Rapids, MI

Real Estate in Grand Rapids

My blogs have evolved as well from just content to now pictures and links. I am excited to keep learning!!

Apr 09, 2007 03:04 PM