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My Secret is Out Because of a Fellow Active Rain Member!!

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Home Stager with Creative Concepts-Home Staging and Contracting, Salem Oregon CCB #180695

 secretSome people can’t keep a secret – that’s what I’ve decided – especially about the great benefits found here on active rain!

 

Several months ago I started the agonizing (it has gotten easier) process of blogging and though my blogs still are far from professional I’ve somehow managed to have made wonderful friends, learned so many new things, received super advice and amazing . . . new clients as well!  Paying business! 

 

Before active rain, I must confess it was hard to find our business . . . we don’t have a building . . and online our website was usually on page 2 or 3.  How can we get customers if they can't find us?  Well, they can and are finding us now!

 

Google us now and we’re usually on page one, and typically ranking in several of the top listings for our area – all because of active rain (and localism)!

 

Rosi Green of Ticor Title posted last week about their seminar, “Leveraging the Web to Maximize Market Exposure” by  Rene’ Fabre (if you aren’t reading his blogs you should be and need to subscribe – they are great!). 

 

It was held today in Salem and what a treat – great ideas from Rene’! 

 

But then – he started talking about the benefits of active rain, how to get google juice from good content and great comments.  THESE ARE SECRETS! 

 

He went on to talk about points and moving up in the ranks in your town and county. HE IS JEOPARDIZING MY #2 SPOT IN MARION COUNTY AND SALEM! 

 

Thank you Ticor Title, Rosi and Renee’  -- I spread these secrets all the time too!  Blogging on active rain not only has made us visible online, but brought us lots of business in our own home town. It's a secret everyone should try!

 

 

 

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Margaret Oscilia
Creative Concepts-Home Staging and Contracting, Salem Oregon - Salem, OR
Home Stager, Salem Oregon

It is definitely on my to do list as soon as I get done with the job I'm working on right now -- I can see the benefits and think it's worth it!

Feb 26, 2009 12:57 PM
Jamie and Terri Griffis
1827 Real Estate, LLC - Hamilton, GA
Lake *Home *Land

Margaret, I feel the same. Keep it a secret so I can be number one.

Feb 26, 2009 01:02 PM
Heather Goodwin
Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission - Shreveport, LA
Results That Move You

Haha.  You had me fooled until the end.  Not many people around here know about Active Rain, and honestly, I could shout it from the rooftops and most of them wouldn't care.  The few I've mentioned it to have looked at me like I'm crazy, so I don't talk about it much.  So glad you've been successful.  That's great!

Feb 26, 2009 01:04 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Margaret,  I had my two year anniversay in January and it has been an incredible ride.  I have made so many friends and learned so much!!

Feb 26, 2009 01:05 PM
Connie Goodrich
Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX
CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas

Secret exposed and now more opportunity for all to be exposed to your services.  Remember you have such a head start on AR as a founding member that spreading the word just is of great benefit.  Besides, a little friendly competition is great to inspire, right?  Good luck staying in the leading spot!!

Feb 26, 2009 01:10 PM
Vickie McCartney
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Margaret~ Yes, the secret is out, but some just don't get it. I am so glad I found this place.  I learn so much in here and have made so many wonderful friends at the same time!

Feb 26, 2009 01:34 PM
Julie Chapman
Julie Chapman Broker - Ormond Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

It is amazing how many people I invited when I started and finally actually forced most of my own staff to join.....it is amazing that someone would turn away from AR if given a chance in this market...it has been the least expensive form of advertising with the most results I have ever found in my 27 year career. 

Feb 26, 2009 01:41 PM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Margaret, Congratulations on the success Active Rain has brought you. That's really great.

Feb 26, 2009 01:41 PM
Kathy Knight
Intracoastal Realty Corp - Wilmington, NC
BROKER, ABR, CRS, GRI, SFR, SRES

Margaret:  Glad to hear you actually getting business from AR.  Good for you...

Feb 26, 2009 01:46 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I am glad to hear you are getting business = that is wonderful!

Feb 26, 2009 01:53 PM
Margaret Oscilia
Creative Concepts-Home Staging and Contracting, Salem Oregon - Salem, OR
Home Stager, Salem Oregon

Terri - Glad to hear that you are number 1!  Keep up the good content and you'll stay there!

Heather -- That's okay -- we can have the google juice right?

Marchel - Wow -- that's a lot of consistency -- I'm going to check out your blog!

Connie -- I think that friendly competition is what keeps everyone looking at their points and getting inspired to improve!  I know it does me!

Feb 26, 2009 02:16 PM
Margaret Oscilia
Creative Concepts-Home Staging and Contracting, Salem Oregon - Salem, OR
Home Stager, Salem Oregon

Vickie - I didn't understand at first how you could have "friends" online -- but it certainly has proved true.  Great support and help!  I've been lucky to meet several locally too which has been so fun!

Julie -- Free is such a great price -- and worth so much more than most advertising!  I'm with you!

Shirley, Kathy and Lise - I don't think it's just me increasing my business -- it's available for everyone!  We each can become more professional, learn and be found online!  That's what is so cool about active rain!

Feb 26, 2009 02:19 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

GOod for you!  That is true results indeed!  I am still hoping for some business out of AR, but at least my google juice has increased.  Now, if I can just get rid of the actress Kristen Johnston!

Feb 26, 2009 10:50 PM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Hi there Margaret, I love your line "I didn't understand at first how you could have "friends" online -- but it certainly has proved true. Yep me too! I've had a chance to get to know quite a few people here.

Feb 26, 2009 11:28 PM
Rosi Green
AmeriTitle - Silverton, OR

Margaret - thanks for your great post!!  It is pouring at Active Rain!  Love it here and the fact that you and I met in person at our class yesterday was very inspiring.  Thanks so much for coming.  I am excited to see a virtual friend turn into to an actual friend.  I also love www.biznik.com - Margaret - you and I need to partner on this and put an event together on staging for the Realtors in this area.  We'll chat more - I have a dream.  :o) 

Feb 27, 2009 02:10 AM
Daniel J. Brudnok, REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA
SRES, e-PRO,ABR,GREEN,CSP

Margaret,

The use of Active Rain in our daily activites does make a difference.

Feb 27, 2009 03:25 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Rene' Fabre  Margaret...

  It was great to see you at our event in Salem last Thursday.

  We didn't really get to talk much, but I've read your blog several times.

  Great job, keep up the good work. I'm glad you are finding success here on Active Rain!

Rene'

Feb 28, 2009 06:11 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

I already discovered Rene and can't wait until his next post. I was so disappointed I could come down to Salem today. I was so sick and still am, but hey blogging is like a drug, makes you feel better right?

 

Mar 04, 2009 05:53 PM
Gina Bendel
Realty Associates - Lebanon, OR

Hi Margaret.  You have some spectacular blogs!  I would agree with your praising the AR benefits as I am beginning to see results in my search engine rankings and how the site has drawn more visitors than ever to my website.  I've received a few buyer clients and have also been approached by others I've never met who recognized me through the AR environment. 

Mar 18, 2009 12:30 PM
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Nice to hear how well ActiveRain has helped your search engine rankings, Margaret! And even better to see that you're sharing it with others in your area.

Mar 18, 2009 12:38 PM