web site: What You NEED To Know When Choosing A Web Developer! **PART 2** - 09/01/07 12:16 AM
What You NEED To Know When Choosing A Web Developer!  Part 2
PART 2 - Our Response To Our Own Blog!
Click here to read PART 1
In Part 1 of this blog, we listed several items for you to remember when choosing a web developer.  Here in Part 2, we are Answering our own questions, to allow you the chance to get to know us better!
What Experience & Background Does The Developer Have?
            Probably one of the most important questions to ask! I've included a few questions to ask in this subject. 
•·         What is their experience in real estate web development?
We have … (4 comments)

web site: What You NEED To Know When Choosing A Web Developer! **PART 1** - 09/01/07 12:15 AM
What You NEED To Know When Choosing A Web Developer! Part 1
In any industry it is important to choose carefully when picking a web designer.  There are so many items you need to decide in the process. Your project could be an absolute joy to work on, or could be an absolute nightmare, that just won't go away.   Most people think that the only decisions they need to make are: Choosing a Template or Custom Site, Picking out a developer or template company, IDX provider, and price/budget.  The fact of the matter is that there are so many other factors that … (4 comments)

web site: Website Content - How To Please Your Visitors *PART 1* - 08/22/07 09:42 AM
Website Content - How To Please Your Visitors!
      In the next two blog posts, I will lay out a ton of information on Website Content.  Most of you who have template websites have the information/content on your site that was provided by the website provider.  If you have a custom website nine chances out of ten your content is original or at least somewhat original (your web designer may have used some content on other pages)  but you should have at least some content original to your site.  I'm going to lay out what website content is, what to provide on … (47 comments)

web site: Website Content - How To Please Your Visitors! *PART 2* - 08/22/07 07:55 AM
This is Part 2/2 of WEBSITE CONTENT - HOW TO PLEASE YOUR VISITORS!   VIEW PART 1
  
LISTINGS:  How much information & How many photos?
            As I mentioned before, you always want to give your information for free and without registration!  Requiring information and registration turns away potential clients.  However, on the section of your website where you have YOUR listings, you need to show off!  Have a great list of your properties, Lots of information, descriptions (other than what is in the MLS-don't copy what you put in the MLS description and put it on your website!!! You want the information to … (14 comments)

web site: Which Website Route Should You Go? *Part 4* - 08/21/07 03:57 AM
This is Part 4 of Which Website Route Should You Go? Click Here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
  
This section is just a little bit of what The Real Estate Tech Desk is, and what we can offer to you!
The Benefits of using The Real Estate Tech Desk:
•·         We are NOT just web developers!  We are a full service Marketing & Technology company, meaning that we can handle all of your marketing needs (or refer you to the proper company that can handle your needs)  Websites, Brochures, Flyers, Postcards, Business Cards, E-Mail Templates, Ad Design's (including The Real Estate … (3 comments)

web site: Which Website Route Should You Go? *PART 2* - 08/21/07 03:38 AM
This is Part 2 of Which Website Route Should I Go? Click the link to View part 1
Where I left off was a sample of a bad website - and why it wasn't working for the agent, actually that was just one or two reasons why that site didn't work, I actually had 2 pages of why it didn't work!  Now, I am going to explain what TEMPLATE websites offer.
Template Websites
Offered by companies such as: Advanced Access, Agent Image, Diverse Solutions & A La Mode
•         A Template website is a site that is created and filled with general content, and basic … (2 comments)

web site: Which Website Route Should You Go? *PART 1* - 08/21/07 03:37 AM
Should I go with a custom website or a template website?  That's a question I hear a lot & see a lot here on Active Rain....Actually its a question that we should see & hear more often because the majority of people truly do not know!  Below I will lay out what template websites, and custom websites offer (and some of what they do not offer) I will list benefits of both, I will also give cost comparisons to some products and services.  Now I know that not all the features of template and custom sites won't be listed...there is just too … (2 comments)

web site: The Big Question....Custom OR Template Website??? - 08/19/07 04:10 PM
Custom or Template Website?
Should I go with a custom website or a template website?  That's a question I hear a lot & see a lot here on Active Rain....Actually its a question that we should see & hear more often because the majority of people truly do not know!  Below I will lay out what template websites, and custom websites offer (and some of what they do not offer) I will list benefits of both, I will also give cost comparisons to some products and services.  Now I know that not all the features of template and custom sites won't be listed...there … (3 comments)

web site: NEW Custom Websites - 08/10/07 04:18 PM
Here at The Real Estate Tech Desk, we have recently released a new website system.  If you are looking for a COMPLETELY CUSTOM WEBSITE, that can be styled towards your CURRENT BRAND (I.E. Hobb's Herder Designs) or if you want a Custom Website and a BRANDING PACKAGE (logo, website, postcard & flyer designs).
 Click on the link below to view our new website package PDF.  The best part is our sites have one flat fee, so you get a custom website, with the content and style you want for one set price!
Click Here to download our custom website package brochure
 
Also, should you … (2 comments)

web site: Opinions Needed for website! - 07/29/07 01:57 PM
We are finishing up development of a new clients website, and we always like to get the opinions of other agents on what they like and dislike on the website.  We have recently started using Active Rain, and thought it would be great to throw our new sites out to AR for your opinions! 
Please Note:  The four links below the HOME BUTTON (that have the wavy underline) currently do not work, and the client tools button is no where near complete....the other sections work, (we are also adding a email FORM on the contact page)
 But before we ever finish a project, … (9 comments)

web site: What are you looking for in a website? - 07/26/07 04:08 PM
I get requests all the time from clients asking what most people want in their websites....I've decided to ask active rain members what THEY are looking for in a website or what they requested to have in a website but were unable to have.
 
So... What do you like most in your website, what would you like to have on your website, and what do you look for when searching for a web site?
(10 comments)

 
David Fox, Real Estate Technology Specialist (The Real Estate Tech Desk)

David Fox

Real Estate Technology Specialist

Crofton, MD

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