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Your own marketing ‘Word Clouds”….Awesome FREE online generator

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A free online tag cloud generator from Jonathan Feinberg at wordle.net was all kinds of fun for me today where I saved some images below as screen-shots to share but the site also provides “code” for your results to copy & paste into your website or blog.

Wordle can create typical tag clouds but what sets wordle apart is the ability to select your own words or text, change color schemes, fonts and various other design options. You’ll need java enabled but beyond that I found the application to be pretty simple to “get”.

Tip: Use the “randomize” button to automatically reorder and redesign your word cloud.

A theme of words is one way to personalize a blog post, greeting card, flyer or other marketing piece. You could:

Design an image with names of streets in a town, community landmarks, local attractions or neighborhoods to represent your service area or use words to promote a listing by describing its’ features and highlights. Use an image of blog or network sites on the www.

Decorate a newsletter or website with an image showing your name, company, website, specialties and contact info to help illustrate the character of your business.

Embellish a thank you note or open house invitation with an image illustrating what, where, when –don’t forget to include your name, business, email and contact info.

wordle toy at wordle.net - enjoy! images created at http://www.wordle.net/

images created at http://www.wordle.net/ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License.

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Teresa Berry
Seattle, WA

Anne Marie - thanks and from you who always keeps the goods coming it's a great compliment indeed. good to see your bright and shining smile :)

Jan 09, 2009 12:37 PM
Team Honeycutt
Allen Tate - Concord, NC

What an interesting tool?  The wheels are spinning to figure out how we might effectively use it.  Thanks.

Jan 10, 2009 09:34 AM
Teresa Berry
Seattle, WA

Team Honeycutt once you get over there....i think you'll have a hard time shutting the wheels off -i'd love to know what you think if you do get a chance to try it out.

Jan 10, 2009 06:15 PM
Lisa Wetzel
RE/MAX Realty Affiliates - Carson City, NV
CDPE, SFR carsonvalleyland.com

Awesome!  Thanks!  I get the very best stuff in this group!  Thanks for sharing!  I really appreciate the great exmple you set!

Jan 11, 2009 12:44 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Teresa - One tip that I wanted to share with everyone about Wordle is that you can put your ActiveRain blog URL in the "Create" section and it will automatically create a word cloud using all your tags, etc.

Here's one I did using that technique:

Craig's Wordle

 

Jan 12, 2009 01:35 AM
Teresa Berry
Seattle, WA

Lisa I feel the same way, picked up the best info and ideas here on the rain.:)

Craig - OOOOh I like! it's cool you can use your rss for an instant  tag cloud - yours turned out awesome and i appreciate you helping to decorate the place here. love these  works of art words of art :) you go!

Jan 12, 2009 06:21 AM
Tim and Pam Cash
Crye-Leike (Sango) - Clarksville, TN
Real Estate Professionals - Clarksville TN

Teresa, too sweet - thanks for sharing.

Jan 12, 2009 11:58 AM
Teresa Berry
Seattle, WA

oops wasn't logged in....

Pam & Tim - you're welcome, i think you'll like it love it. thanks for saying hello:)

Jan 12, 2009 01:38 PM
Heather Goodwin
Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission - Shreveport, LA
Results That Move You

Teresa, this looks like a lot of fun - I found my here via Craig.

Jan 19, 2009 05:20 AM
real estate real estate
Providence, RI

Very cool stuff. I come to this post via Craig's post. I will definitely try this new wordle out.

Jan 20, 2009 01:42 PM
Teresa Berry
Seattle, WA

Heather - Awesome and I found you back :) that's the best thing about this community...meeting, learning and sharing:) thanks for saying hello!

 

Jan 20, 2009 06:15 PM
JIM MARSHALL
JOHN HALL & ASSOCIATES - Phoenix, AZ

Thanks for the advice.  Now how and when do you use it effectively?

Here's the one I created:

Wordle: JJM

 

Images created at http://www.wordle.net/ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License.

Apr 12, 2009 06:23 PM
Teresa Berry
Seattle, WA

Hi Jim, nice colors & word selection on your wordle!

I've used the images to spice up posts - a few examples:
New Hockey/Entertainment Center & Home Show. posts -

how about on your website or blog? maybe a link to a page on your site (see below) I can also imagine this wordle of yours on a thank you card, postcard, newsletter or flyer....like it Jim!

Here it is linked to your AR blog...
and might be good linked to an "about" or " testimonial" page

 

 jimswordle

 

 

Images created at http://www.wordle.net/ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License.

Apr 12, 2009 08:46 PM
Dana Emerson
Keller Williams Realty Livingston Partners - Denham Springs, LA

Good Evening Teresa thank you for sharing this site with us.  How Fun!!  I can't wait to check it out.  Best Wishes!

Apr 24, 2009 11:23 AM
Teresa Berry
Seattle, WA

Hi Dana - oh I think you're going to have a great time at wordle!(I love it!) thanks for saying hello

May 04, 2009 05:42 AM
Angel Quintero
KNEWHOMES at Silver Creek Realty of Santa Clarita - Santa Clarita, CA
Realtor, Property Manager & Eclectic Music Aficionado

This is really cool!  It would take a long time to create this is any graphic design program.  Thanks for the link....I think I am addicted :)

Oct 02, 2009 05:48 PM
Teresa Berry
Seattle, WA

Hi Angel Oh don't I know it! (addicted to wordle myself :) Glad you're having as much fun as I do with the program. Have a great week-end!

Oct 03, 2009 04:55 AM
Sarah Rummage
Benchmark Realty LLC, Nashville TN 615.516.5233 - Nashville, TN
Love Being Realtor® in the Nashville TN Area!

I am just finding your post with this cool tip.  Thanks!  I would like to find more which make 'cool text.'

Sarah in Nashville
www.HouseInNashville.com

Feb 09, 2010 02:51 AM
Teresa Berry
Seattle, WA

Hi Sarah i love text and fonts too! thanks for commenting:)

Feb 15, 2010 01:38 PM
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