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I'M BACK!!!!!

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Real Estate Technology with Virginia Beach

I feel like a brand new person and so excited to be back!       

For those of you that missed out or that I haven't gotton to know yet here is the story - or my goodbye blog from Tina Merrit. A Sad Story of a Wonderful Blogger.

Basically after 3 years of blogging and social networking I was asked by my employer to remove all blogs and internet presence or risk being fired.  They didn't want employees representing them on the internet or marketing as it could be bad. 

I was in total shock because through my blog and social networking I actually CLOSED loans and brought in deposits to the bank.  But after 4 months of not being able to blog I realized how important it is for my business and really didn't want to continue working there and to go where my efforts were appreciated and that I could communicate again with the world.

What am I up to?

Well my husband Charlie Doriguzzi and I have teamed up as partners at New American Mortgage. He too was working at a large bank that was too restrictive and had to go where we were allowed to grow our online business.  That is how strongly we feel about Active Rain and what a good online presence can and will do for our business. 

And since the takedown of my blog I have had an outpour of requests from people needing assistance on getting started and numerous questions on blogging and social media. So, I have also started a consulting business where I can teach as well as assist with businesses and real estate professionals on blogging and internet presence.  Check me out at Success With Technology.

Thank you all for your patience and support these past few months...I am still in the business and going strong!

Where can you find me now?

Follow me on Twitter

Follow me on LinkedIN

Become my friend on Facebook

Contact me for a presentation or assistance

More to come as we get up and going!  So, in the meantime feel free to contact Charlie or myself! We look forward to networking and blogging again with everyone!                                                               

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Comments (36)

Naoma Doriguzzi
Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
New Media Director

Tchaka - thank you! thank you!

Lanre - I am sooo glad to be able to check out everyone's blogs more consistently now! As always - you have been great to work with too!

Jan 21, 2009 08:02 AM
Ervin Alston
EMA GRAPHICS - Virginia Beach, VA

Hey Naoma,

It is nice to see you back.  Thanks for introducing me to Activerain.

Jenny

 

Jan 21, 2009 10:49 AM
Ervin Alston
EMA GRAPHICS - Virginia Beach, VA

Hey Naoma,

It is nice to see you back.  Thanks for introducing me to Activerain.

Jenny

 

Jan 21, 2009 10:49 AM
Ervin Alston
EMA GRAPHICS - Virginia Beach, VA

Hey Naoma,

It is nice to see you back.  Thanks for introducing me to Activerain.

Jenny

 

Jan 21, 2009 10:49 AM
Naoma Doriguzzi
Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
New Media Director

Jenny - I am looking forward to reconnecting with everyone again!

Jan 22, 2009 03:37 AM
Art Kruschka
Administrative Manager - Manassas, VA
Manassas Woodbridge Dumfries Real Estate Sevices

Naoma  Welcome back.  Your new son is as handsome as # 1 and his Dad.  Are you also going to be a mate on the fishing boat/  Art

Jan 22, 2009 09:37 AM
Naoma Doriguzzi
Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
New Media Director

Art - ha ha...Fishing is one thing my husband and I will NEVER do together.  :) Tell your wife I said HI!

Jan 22, 2009 12:31 PM
Sharon Harris
Keller Williams Keystone Realty - Hanover, PA
Realtor

Good for you. Blogging is the way to achieve great things . Best of luck to the both of you.

Jan 27, 2009 06:21 AM
Joseph D. Federico
MVP Realty - Naples, FL
Southwest Florida Homes with Joe Federico

Naoma-Welcome back to Active Rain

Jan 30, 2009 03:51 PM
Everard Korthals
---Preferred Lifestyle Advisors--- - Lancaster, PA
Mountain Realty

welcome back. all the best for the year.

Feb 02, 2009 04:34 AM
Tina Merritt
Nest Realty - Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Real Estate

Welcome home, I mean back!  So nice to see your face here again!

Tina in Virginia

Feb 02, 2009 10:28 PM
Lynn Meldrum
Lynn Meldrum with Verico Canada First Mortgage - Calgary, AB

Hi

I'm just new to active rain and am hoping to also have some success here

Lynn Meldrum

Mortgage Professional

Feb 05, 2009 09:54 AM
Brien Berard
Remax Professionals Laurel MD - Laurel, MD
Maryland Real Estate Agents - Laurel Real Estate

Welcome back, I like the story.  You can not keep a good person down.

Feb 08, 2009 03:00 AM
Naoma Doriguzzi
Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
New Media Director

Sharon - I agree! I had alot of success before and know that I can do the same again.

Joseph - great to be back!

Castellum Realty - thanks!

Tina - Awhhh...I am happy to be back and back to normal

Lynn - If you are consistent it WILL get you results

Brien - I refuse to give up and looking forward to networking with you as well

Feb 09, 2009 06:31 AM
Corey & Erika Kahler
The Cascade Team - Kirkland, WA

As a brand-new bloggers, we find your story inspiring! Thank you!

Feb 14, 2009 07:09 PM
Naoma Doriguzzi
Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
New Media Director

Corey and Erika - Awhh. Thanks! I hope so and have enjoyed teaching others about the benefits!

Feb 16, 2009 01:15 AM
Maureen McCabe
HER Realtors - Columbus, OH
Columbus Ohio Real Estate

I just saw a comment you left and wondered if you were the one that Tina had blogged about.  I thought how many Naoma's could there be?  Congratulations on the changes in your life and welcome back to ActiveRain.

Feb 19, 2009 06:59 AM
Naoma Doriguzzi
Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
New Media Director

Maureen - Yep that was me! I am happy where I am at with my husband and the job change! It was a tough decision but I don't think I will work anywhere that won't allow me to blog or have an online presence.

Feb 19, 2009 07:08 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Naoma - Welcome back!  Because this one is public, I'll leave my thoughts on your former employer for another time.  Blog away, kick some behinds, and tell your husband to join the fray:)

Mar 21, 2009 08:13 PM
Naoma Doriguzzi
Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
New Media Director

Jason - thanks! I am trying to keep it positive and so glad to have moved on too! My husband is joining soon as well! 

Mar 22, 2009 03:12 AM