A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post The Active Rain Channels - Take A Sneak Peek Inside To See How They Work.  Today I was going through some of the older posts I had written prior to the introduction of The Active Rain Channels and noticed they had received the 200 points each from the original point system.

Forgetting what I wrote in that post about receiving an additional 25 points for each post that is submitted to The Active Rain Channels, I went through every single one of my posts to date and adjusted all the ones that I had not submitted to a topic in the channels and got an additional 1,000 points by the time I was finished. 

Now just think that was from adjusting 40 of my posts that I had not linked to the channels feature.  I know there are plenty of members out there that have been here a lot longer than I have who can now accumulate 1,000's of additional points by taking the time to do this.  Not only will you tack on some extra points but it will increase your SEO in Google once it recognizes all these new posts as they are added into the Active Rain Channel platform.

If your current posts don't look like this there's not better time than now to start adding them.

Active Rain Channels

 

If you're still not quite familiar with how to add your posts to the channels here are the steps:

When you've finished writing your post check off the box next to Active Rain Channels.

Active Rain Channels

Next you'll see there's a drop down box that opens up showing you the different channels you can post to.

Active Rain Channels

Once you determine the channel you want to post to, type in the topic pertaining to that channel

Active Rain Channels

Post your blog entry and VOILA!....an extra 25 points was just added to your post.

Active Rain Channels

Now get going and start racking up those extra points and Google Juice!

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33 Comments on Get Some Extra Points and SEO Through The Active Rain Channels

NOV
04
2008
163,104 Points 1 Featured Post Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Thanks Donna had not thought of going back and doing that GREAT IDEA!

6:13pm • #1
185,901 Points 5 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Donna- Again, many thank you's!!!  I followed the link to your last post on this subject and find it very interesting.  I'm signing off for tonight to watch election results, but I'll be back with you tomorrow.  Have a great evening ~ very happy to meet you.  Sincerely

Gail MacMillan Titusville Fl Real Estate

6:23pm • #2
433,352 Points 47 Featured Posts Outside Blog

I did it the 1st couple of days. I'm no dummy when it comes to points - LOL

6:55pm • #3
3 Featured Posts Outside Blog

HI DONNA!

I sure appreciate how you continue to share for the betterment of the group.  Thank you!

6:57pm • #4
2 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router

You just gave me a EUREKA moment.  I've been TRYING for WEEKS to figure out why some of my posts got 200 pts and othe 225.  THANK YOU!

7:00pm • #5
1 Featured Post Localism Sponsor

Things just change so fast around here. Thanks for the tip.

9:45pm • #6
458,421 Points 28 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Donna,  I wasn't aware of this and just got through about 20 pages of posts that I went back through to remove YouTubes from :(  I could have done it while I was there.  But I'm happy with my stats and will just be happy to finish the process of going through the rest of my posts.  Thanks for the info, I usually post to groups.

9:49pm • #7
NOV
05
2008

Thanks!!! I'm going to do that!!

4:17pm • #8
180,538 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Larry - Thank you!  We can all use those added extra points.

11:52pm • #9
180,538 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Gail - So nice to meet you too!  I'm so happy you found the information useful.

11:53pm • #10
180,538 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Bill - I wouldn't have expected any less from you! :-)

11:56pm • #11
180,538 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Yvette - I just figure if I learn something new it should be shared with all of you! :-)

11:57pm • #12
NOV
06
2008
180,538 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Connie - You're very welcome!  It took a little while for the light bulb to go on for me too. :-)

12:00am • #13
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Debbie - Don't fret!  While things change quickly, it's usually always for the bettter.

12:03am • #14
180,538 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Carole - Sorry to be a day late with the tip.  I couldn't even imagine going through 20 pages of posts a second time around.

12:11am • #15
4 Featured Posts

Hi Donna,  Great post.  I figured this out through trial and error a while back.  I never would have thought to write a post about it.  It is great that you shared the info.

4:19pm • #17
220,020 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Hi Donna...Wow,I'm not sure how I missed this great post, thanks for the heads up on the extra points, I'm over 100,000 now, just Changing a few of my old posts to add the channel to, I have lots more to do, but that'll be another day

Cheers, thanks for sharing, Great Tip !

10:10pm • #18
180,538 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Hi Marlene - You are definitely the early bird who catches the worm.  I'm a bit of a late riser so it took me awhile to catch up to this little tip. :-)

11:22pm • #19
180,538 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Hi Fred - I'm glad I found this now having just gone over the 40,000 point mark and not having to go through as many posts as you will to get those added points.  It's always so good to hear from you. :-)

11:25pm • #20
NOV
07
2008
368,270 Points 23 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

thanks for sharing that donna! I've been doing that not realizing that was what was upping my points.........now I'll go back and do my old ones.......hmmm.......ok so i don't need to go to sleep yet! :-)

1:29am • #21
180,538 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Liz - There's no sleep for the weary when it comes to adding on to those points! :-)

3:36pm • #22
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Thank you! You are so right about this...

8:43pm • #23
180,538 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Mihaela - You're very welcome....Thanks so much for stopping by! :-)

8:49pm • #24
387,367 Points 23 Featured Posts Outside Blog

You really surprised me with with the idea of the points with Active Ran Channels. Very good thinking. Quite obvious, at least should have been, but wasn't

11:25pm • #25
NOV
08
2008

I am with Connie. I did not understand the extra 25 points I would get for certain blogs. Now I do.

10:54am • #26
NOV
13
2008

Donna - this is very helpful information.  It's sometimes hard to keep up with all the changes here, so I appreciate this. 

2:56pm • #27
FEB
10
225,755 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog

Hi There!

This is a great feature and recently I just realized this!

Thanks for the great post!

Tom Davis

DE REALTOR (R)

11:59pm • #28
FEB
11
180,538 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Tom - So glad you found it so helpful to you and making the most of those Active Rain Channels.

6:13pm • #29
MAR
06
389,771 Points 9 Featured Posts Outside Blog

I had discovered that by accident in updating some posts.  But neither would I have thought about a post on it.  Great job.

9:57am • #31
MAR
14

Donna, Thanks for the information.  I also noticed your information at the bottom of the page.  I have not utilized this at all.  I can see I have alot of catching up to do.

12:05am • #32
180,538 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Norma - You are so very welcome!

Judi - That's exactly how I came across it too and why I wrote the post.  We all need all the points we can get! :)

Christine - I've used a number of different footers at the bottom of my posts. Some are simple like the one on this post and others are a bit more detailed.

12:13am • #33

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