active rain: The Problem With Active Rain SEO
- 07/21/10 01:39 PM
Don't get me wrong. Having great search engine optimization as a result of Active Rain is, how else can I say it -- swell and a very good thing. However, now how do I say this gently, there are times when that SEO prominence sucks. You are probably wondering when that might be. The answer is when you are doing research on a topic that you have written on heavily in the past at Active Rain. In the last few days I wanted to do additional research on the insect pest known as the anobiid beetle. When I googled "anobiid beetle" … (41 comments)
active rain: May the Power Be With You -- Active Rain
- 12/17/09 03:54 AM
Even though I am one of the old timers here at Active Rain, I am still amazed at the cyber power this site can provide to those who work hard, wisely and within the parameters of the system.
Sometimes people ask me whether there is any point in working hard for active rain "points." I would answer that question with a resounding "yes". Based on my experiences with search engine optimization, Active Rain is so dominant as to be completely amazing. Now I say that as a blogger who, with the help of Active Rain, has a strong presence in my … (11 comments)
active rain: Blogging Can Streamline Your Business Life
- 04/24/09 08:26 AM
I will provide two words that will make your life easier and help you streamline your business communications. Those two words are I have always enjoyed writing. Those who read my posts know that I go on about assorted topics from home inspection to Bellingham news to national events such as aggressive Somalian pirates. Many people follow my series of histories, or tidbits, about rock and country music. If one likes to write, and do research, blogging is easy. But, it still takes time. A while back, I discovered that the effort I put into blogging today can save me time … (47 comments)
active rain: Unexpected (Active) Rain -- Why We Are Hired and Illogical Logic
- 10/25/08 09:13 AM
I estimate that twenty percent, or more, of my inspection work comes from my firm's online presence. Sure, the bulk of my work still comes from referrals, mostly from past clients or real estate professionals, but I think I can make an argument that I have achieved some modicum of success with my efforts at online marketing. I want to share with you a few things I have learned while working in the rain. I find that, as my marketing efforts evolve with the changing and highly competitive marketplace, I am amazed by things I discover about the general public. Some of … (37 comments)
active rain: Caution -- Danger in the (Active) Rain!
- 09/19/08 12:44 PM
Just about the time I start taking Active Rain for granted, oops did I really say that, I have some mind-boggling reminder of what a giant this web site really is. I was trained in journalism so, by reflex, I try to write carefully, stating facts and giving attribution or wiggle room for myself if I get into more risky territory. That said, I forget just how far these cyber tentacles extend here at this octopus called Active Rain. In the past, I have seen distressed comments or blogs from people in our Online community who posted in the Rain. Seems that they forgot … (59 comments)
Steven L. Smith, King of the House Home Inspection, provides information for real estate buyers, sellers and real estate industry professionals.
Blog posts emphasize issues commonly found in Bellingham, WA and Whatcom County. Smith is Washington State Licensed Home Inspector #207, a state licensed structural pest inspector, ASHI certified inspector #252760 and one of the most experienced inspectors in the northwest corner of the Pacific Northwest.
Steven L. Smith is lead instructor of home inspection at Bellingham Technical College and teaches classes for Washington State University and the Washington State Department of Agriculture. Steve was a two-term member of the state licensing board.
Don't get me wrong. Having great search engine optimization as a result of Active Rain is, how else can I say it -- swell and a very good thing.
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