One of the challenges of having an interesting website or blog is not only quality content, but "stickiness". Stickiness is the ability of a website or blog to "hold the users interest" so that they peruse more pages, and read more content. (Scroll over links in my profile section) >>>>>

I am currently rebuilding my website and have been looking around at all the different widgets, tools and functions I could add that could make my site a bit more "sticky"  They are all over the place, and I am sure I could go over board! I'm sure you've noticed here on Active Rain members are using widgets to make their profiles and blogs a bit more fun and interactive. There are polls, Meebo chats etc.

Try a Snap Shot 

One that I have chosen, and you may consider too is a Snap Shot tool that allows users of your site or blog to get a preview of other websites, blogs simply by rolling over the link. For instance, on my website I have Real Estate Shows listed as a preferred vendor, along with Jeff's logo etc.  My website has many links to other organizations and websites. What's really nice is that the reader has the ability to turn the snap shot off or on, it has a search function, and you can customize it with your logo~

How does it work...? 

First go to Snap Shots and create your customized snap shot window. Enter the URL of your blog or web site and wala...the code for you to place on your page. Its simple and easy to use.

You can even use different types of Snap Shots...for photos, videos etc.  So if you think about all the links and resources you may be providing on your websites for buyers and sellers, or use links in your blog consider this simple and easy tool to make yourself "sticky".

Try some more links on for size:  Laurie Manny 

                                                Broker Bryant

                                                 Craig Schiller