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I was "Googled"

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Twice this week I had customers actually tell me that they did "Google" me to find out more information.  One customer actually was looking me up online as I was taking his application so that he could find out who I was.  After about 15 minutes of going through it with him online and even pointing him to my blog he was quite impressed and I did get his full application.

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This can be a very powerful tool in your favor or against you.  Keep in mind the kind of information that you write and what others write about you.  Luckily, I know that I haven't written anything that I would be ashamed of a customer finding out or reading.

The customer today asked if she could be my friend on Facebook and is now probably going to read this blog.  It is a great practice for us to remind our customers about our blogs so they can keep up with us and our industry.

WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YOUR CUSTOMER "GOOGLED" YOU??

 

Naoma Doriguzzi Virginia Beach Mortgage Consultant

 

 

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Pat Fenn
Marketing Specialist for CJ Realty Group/Cindy Jones Broker - Springfield, VA

How terrific.  Isn't it fun that being googled is part of our vocabulary these days?

Feb 24, 2009 01:43 PM
Naoma Doriguzzi
Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
New Media Director

Martine - I think so too! At least I know there is only 1 of me

Liz - I don't think I have to worry about the competition for Naoma Doriguzzi :)

Chuck - I think it has helped consumers make a more informed decision on who they want to use

Pat - I think so! I am proud to say I was googled!  :)

Feb 24, 2009 01:52 PM
Quad Cities My RealTeam (Mel Foster Co.)
Keith Allen Allborty - Davenport, IA

I was worried that when people would search my name they would get my dad's information that's why I use my middle name.  He was a not so great a person jail time and all.

Feb 24, 2009 01:57 PM
Natalie Langford
Realty Negotiations - Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA Real Estate

Celebrating those calls with you, Naomi!  That public Googlable image is so important, huh?  :-)

Feb 24, 2009 01:59 PM
Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369

Naoma, my name is common - there's a singer and photographer who share the same name (and another RE/MAX agent), debbie malone. Thanks to Activerain, I show up all over the place. Glad that you had such great google results!

Feb 24, 2009 02:02 PM
Robert Havana
Park and Protect- Alberta Real Estate License Parking - Calgary, AB
Alberta Real Estate License Parking

professionals in all fields need to have a google alert on themselves set up.  It is a priceless tool to monitor your online progress and reputation.

Feb 24, 2009 02:12 PM
Tristan Emond
Mindful Living Realty - Rapid City, SD
Rapid City Homes Sales Specialist

Gotta have the Google!  I have noticed that since I have started this active rain blogging (and other blogs) that those entries show up before my company's website listing of me, etc.  It was quite amazing to me!  'Course you can't throw in an extra "d" after the "E" in my last name to get it right... :)

Feb 24, 2009 02:12 PM
Tony Anderson
Century 21 Community Realty - Clarkesville, GA
Serving Habersham Banks White & Stephens Counties

I have a common name but I hope my domain name will help me stand out.

Feb 24, 2009 02:14 PM
Justin Ukaoma
Vizion KC - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Real Estate Investments

Me and my company get googled all the time.  It's a great way of getting business.  I've helped peaople from all over the country who found me thanks to google.

Feb 24, 2009 02:15 PM
Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS
Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC
Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

I've googled our name and and we come up on almost four pages. Great when people are comparing you to others in the area too.

Feb 24, 2009 10:51 PM
Naoma Doriguzzi
Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
New Media Director

Keith - that has got to be tough to deal with especially if they look you up online.

Natalie - Yep! It is only our reputation at stake!

Debbie - I at least it is all good stuff! :)

Robert - I agree.  It is how consumers are getting information before they work with you.  They are doing alot of research online about you.

Tristan - Congrats on your google positioning! 

Tony - Thanks for commenting! It is something I think we should all be aware of

Justin - It is great when you can tell your customers who are on the fence - just tell them to "google" me!

Lee - Congratulations! It can be a selling tool!

Feb 24, 2009 11:06 PM
This Account No Longer Exists
Inactive Account - Woodstock, VA

The power of the internet is amazing

Feb 25, 2009 01:36 AM
Naoma Doriguzzi
Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
New Media Director

Charlie - Not only is it amazing but it really does work to help drive business our way!

Feb 25, 2009 02:53 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Naoma,  Googling is "cool"  I check myself periodically and thank you for the heads up,  Karen

Feb 25, 2009 03:09 AM
Leslie Prest
Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ - Payson, AZ
Owner, Assoc. Broker, Prest Realty, Payson,

We have gotten sales and rentals because (so the Owners told us) we were the only ones or the primary ones showing up on Google. If they actually Google our name we're all over the page.

Feb 25, 2009 05:19 AM
Naoma Doriguzzi
Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
New Media Director

Karen - If we can get business from it - I am all for it!

Prest Realty - Don't you just love it!

Feb 25, 2009 07:49 AM
David Phelps
The Roofing Company, Inc. - Portsmouth, VA

Naoma, If you Google my name it says I am a Country Gospel Singer! I have yet to receive a royalty check!

 

Feb 25, 2009 10:47 AM
Naoma Doriguzzi
Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
New Media Director

Dave - Are you serious? That is too funny!

Feb 25, 2009 12:59 PM
Russel Ray, San Diego Business & Marketing Consultant & Photographer
Russel Ray - San Diego State University, CA

I use my online presence as my secondary marketing so that after I meet someone they can google me or go to ActiveRain to find me. It's just my way of doing things so that I don't have to try to play the SEO game to get ranked #1 or on page 1. After all, there are a few billion people playing the SEO game, so I fall into the Warren Buffet camp: "If everyone is doing something, do something else."

Feb 26, 2009 06:08 AM
Naoma Doriguzzi
Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
New Media Director

Russell - gotcha!  Anything is better than nothing!  Active Rain has done great things for my business!

Feb 26, 2009 08:04 AM
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