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Using wix.com, I was able to create this ebook. It was initially created to try and help visitors and readers find posts on my Blog that might be helpful to them. In an effort to try and sort them out, and make them easier to find, I was able to use wix to better organize my tutorials, how-to's, and tips etc. Hopefully, it will make things easier for folks to find articles of interest, or anything else I have Blogged about that they might be looking for. This seems like an easy way to keep different Blog posts alive after a long period of time.
The eBook tutorial can also be found and is available on my ActiveRain profile, just in case this post disappears off my Blogroll, (which it will) as they ALL tend to do after time. You can find out more about Wix at Wix.com. It's easy, it's fairly user friendly, it's useful, and the best part of all, it's FREE!
Sorry about the big white space above, it's not a boo-boo, it was intentional and here's why...
The blank space above was needed for when you hover your mouse over the wix graphic on the right hand side of the eBook, you'll see that my "Magic Banner" will appear there.
I know this post of Wix is small, and it may be difficult for some of you to read who have eyes like mine, but I had to re size it so it would fit into this post and not blow out my entire Blog. The larger version over on my AR profile is much easier on the eyes, and is the proper size. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: All ActiveBrads posts are best viewed in Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer version 7 or higher.
Bob - sorry about that, I see your photo and your name below it and it's just become habit!! Please don't call me Bradley, that's what my mom used to call me but only when I was in trouble...just like now! lol~ sorry! :-)
This e-book definately makes my life easier,cause i do find myself referring back to bookmarked posts of yours for guidance more than a few times each week. THANKS :-)
This e-book definately makes my life easier,cause i do find myself referring back to bookmarked posts of yours for guidance more than a few times each week. THANKS :-)
I am just learning to upload pictures and videos so I am waaaay behind on e-books. I do so appreciate visiting your blog. I get so much relevant information from you. Please continue to mentor to those who are struggling to find our way.
Lisa - as you can probably tell by the content in my ebook, i write a lot of tutorials and techy posts. I love Real Estate technology, and I really enjoy my career in Blogging here at AR. Helping members is what I love and do best. Coming from the title and escrow industry, I never had the opportunity to help my clients this way, as I was so governed by my company, respa, HUD, dept. of Insurance etc.
Now I get to share my knowledge and experience with those same clients, and I don't have to worry about looking over my shoulder. In fact, now it's my job. So please feel free to contact me anytime if you need any help with this stuff. I am a full time social media and marketing technician and only want to see our members succeed on every level. :-)
I just can't believe how much information is here. Placing it all in a book is such a neat thing. I am still very much a newbie and I must admit I keep reading and reading trying to make sure I understand how A/R works. The book is going to be so helpful. Was it very time consuming to make your book? What about the cover? I will have to check it out....Thanks so much Brad. ~ Kim
Kim - yes it was very time consuming. Each page in the eBook is just a post out of my Blog here on AR. So it has taken me since March of 2007 to get it this far. The nice thing about this eBook is that I can continue adding chapters and posts as my Blog here continues to grow. I guess that means this book will never be done....
This is just a wix template that I am using to host all my posts in one place. It comes in handy as a tutorial resource, hopefully making it easier for subscribers to find specific posts I've written. It sure helps me in that sense. :-)
Pacita - how do I find these things? I use web tools like google alerts and RSS feed readers, twitter, social networks, and search engines to find all this stuff. In fact, with all the tools available today, I don't have to look or work to find it, it automatically comes to me...
Funny how I came accross this post of your today. Just yesterday, an associate of mine told me about Wix.com! I'll need to find some time to play around with it some more. Thanks for the suggestion of the e-book, net idea!
I hope you see this comment from me welcoming you to ActiveRain. As we discussed on the phone, you're in the right place, now we just need to get you started Blogging. Let me know when you want to get that outside Blog started, I'm here to help when you need. :-)
OK, call me stupid... I have had the link to Wix on FF for days now. I keep looking but I don't see where I can do the book... What am I missing (aside from the frontal lobe)?
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104 Comments on My ActiveRain eBook
Bob - sorry about that, I see your photo and your name below it and it's just become habit!! Please don't call me Bradley, that's what my mom used to call me but only when I was in trouble...just like now! lol~ sorry! :-)
Brad,
This e-book definately makes my life easier,cause i do find myself referring back to bookmarked posts of yours for guidance more than a few times each week. THANKS :-)
Brad,
This e-book definately makes my life easier,cause i do find myself referring back to bookmarked posts of yours for guidance more than a few times each week. THANKS :-)
I have been thinking of an ebook for a while... Might be a cool solution.
I am just learning to upload pictures and videos so I am waaaay behind on e-books. I do so appreciate visiting your blog. I get so much relevant information from you. Please continue to mentor to those who are struggling to find our way.
Lisa - as you can probably tell by the content in my ebook, i write a lot of tutorials and techy posts. I love Real Estate technology, and I really enjoy my career in Blogging here at AR. Helping members is what I love and do best. Coming from the title and escrow industry, I never had the opportunity to help my clients this way, as I was so governed by my company, respa, HUD, dept. of Insurance etc.
Now I get to share my knowledge and experience with those same clients, and I don't have to worry about looking over my shoulder. In fact, now it's my job. So please feel free to contact me anytime if you need any help with this stuff. I am a full time social media and marketing technician and only want to see our members succeed on every level. :-)
I just can't believe how much information is here. Placing it all in a book is such a neat thing. I am still very much a newbie and I must admit I keep reading and reading trying to make sure I understand how A/R works. The book is going to be so helpful. Was it very time consuming to make your book? What about the cover? I will have to check it out....Thanks so much Brad. ~ Kim
Kim - yes it was very time consuming. Each page in the eBook is just a post out of my Blog here on AR. So it has taken me since March of 2007 to get it this far. The nice thing about this eBook is that I can continue adding chapters and posts as my Blog here continues to grow. I guess that means this book will never be done....
Maureen - she can be an exotic tiger at times! My cat that is, not my wife.. :-)
Dawn - this isn't that kind of book. It's not one you'll find at Amazon.com but there is a wix address for it. Here's the link:
http://www.wix.com/bandersohn/ActiveBrad but it is also here as well: http://activerain.com/activebrad that's the beauty, I can place the entire thing in any location I want. Then it can be reviewed on-line anytime, and no copies need to be printed.
This is just a wix template that I am using to host all my posts in one place. It comes in handy as a tutorial resource, hopefully making it easier for subscribers to find specific posts I've written. It sure helps me in that sense. :-)
Thanks. Is there anything that you do not know?
Tim - you bet! But I learn at least 10 new things a day being here in the "rain." :-)
Pacita - how do I find these things? I use web tools like google alerts and RSS feed readers, twitter, social networks, and search engines to find all this stuff. In fact, with all the tools available today, I don't have to look or work to find it, it automatically comes to me...
Funny how I came accross this post of your today. Just yesterday, an associate of mine told me about Wix.com! I'll need to find some time to play around with it some more. Thanks for the suggestion of the e-book, net idea!
Brad - This sounds pretty cool...Thanks for the website! :)
Debi - I hope you find the content of my eBook as valuable as wix, it's taken me 2 years to get it this far. LOL~ Have a great weekend. :-)
Mark - I just sent you a link to this post.
I hope you see this comment from me welcoming you to ActiveRain. As we discussed on the phone, you're in the right place, now we just need to get you started Blogging. Let me know when you want to get that outside Blog started, I'm here to help when you need. :-)
Happy St. Pats Day!!
OK, call me stupid... I have had the link to Wix on FF for days now. I keep looking but I don't see where I can do the book... What am I missing (aside from the frontal lobe)?
Lane - they have all kinds of templates, I just used this one as a sample and ended up liking it so I kept it. Stupid? Are you kidding me? lol~
Just ask my wonderful wife...
Of course, I HAVE to be smarter than her... she married me.
Thanks Brad for another great tool!
Hi Dolores - thank you, I just updated the Manual, you can find the new eBook and Manual at ActiveRainManual.com
I hope you'll check it out and let me know what you think! :-)
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