localism: Scattered Showers: Daily Questions from Our Community - Localism and Staging
- 02/03/09 05:39 AM
Today's question comes from Joanne O'Donnell of Chic Home Interiors in Oakland CA.
She writes:
"Do you think Localism will help stagers as much as it helps realtors? Our main marketing is to realtors, not consumers - what do you think?"
Well, Joanne, I'm not a Staging Professional, but as a licensed agent I would suggest that your marketing needs to be a two-pronged approach. You need to educate/promote the value of staging to both consumers and agents. Through posting to Localism, you can provide excellent exposure/education/information on the services you provide, and help consumers to understand the value of staging, … (18 comments)
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localism: "How to Write Good Hyper Local Content" - Blog Tips for Rain Drips
- 02/02/09 09:56 PM
E-mail Ping-Pong and Inappropriate Content
For the last couple of days, I've been playing 'email ping-pong' with one of our valued members over the issue of what constitutes 'acceptable' or 'inappropriate' content being published on Localism.
Trust me when I say that if you asked 10 ActiveRain members their opinion on this issue, you'd probably get close to 10 different views or responses. The definition of good, relevant local 'consumer-oriented' content can be different for many of us.
But surely there must be obvious instances where certain types of content are clearly out of place for Localism?
I thought I … (120 comments)
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localism: Localism 'Under Construction' - Please Proceed with Patience!
- 01/22/09 09:19 AM
Localism 'Under Construction' Proceed with Patience
Unless you just joined ActiveRain recently, you've obviously noticed a lot of changes. Needless to say, our gifted and tireless Development Staff has been working at neck-breaking speed over the past several months, on everything from re-structuring major portions of platform code, to launching several new features, and adding to the growing arsenal of business-enhancing tools we offer our members. ActiveRain Founder, Jonathan Washburn, recently provided an overview on some of the most recent upgrades.
Currently, our team is focusing their collective energies on a project long overdue, Localism.
Light at the End … (85 comments)
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localism: "Finding Your Voice" - Making the Most of Your Sponsored Localism Communities - PART V
- 09/30/08 10:43 PM
Welcome to the next installment in our ongoing series "Making the Most of Your Localism Sponsored Communities." We began this journey shortly after the Localism Land Rush, as we raised our glasses high in celebration of our spoils. But quickly, we scratched our collective heads and asked, "We've Just Sponsored a Localism Community! Now What?"
"Finding Your Voice in the Blogosphere"
Making the Most of Your Sponsored Localism Communities - Part V
A huge part of your success in making the most of your Localism Sponsored Communities will depend primarily on two things:
The Quality of the Content You … (42 comments)
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localism: MasterMind Call Invite: "What is Localism and How It Can Benefit You!"
- 09/17/08 09:37 PM
What Is Localism and How It Can Benefit You
Remember the days when people shopped where they lived, and everyone knew their butcher?
Join the next MasterMind Call on Thursday Septemeber 18th at 9:00am PST to hear Bob Stewart & Rich Jacobson of ActiveRain describe how they are building 'the World’s Most Complete Neighborpedia' to re-establish the lost bonds between neighbors.
And yes, there’s an opportunity for agents to be part of this ever-growing community called Localism.com.
Register now to learn more about:
How you can benefit from Localism Sponsoring your community What it takes to be … (69 comments)
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localism: Making the Most of Your Localism Sponsored Community, Part IV
- 09/12/08 08:33 AM
Welcome to the next installment in our ongoing series "Making the Most of Your Localism Sponsored Communities." We began this journey shortly after the Localism Land Rush, as we raised our glasses high in celebration of our spoils. But quickly, we scratched our collective heads and asked, "We've Just Sponsored a Localism Community! Now What?"
(To access the previous episodes in this series and more, go HERE)
So far, we've authored our community descriptions, started to populate our community with good, relevant local 'consumer-oriented' content, dusted off our ActiveRain profiles, and started building bridges to community businesses.
Allow me to … (38 comments)
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localism: "Stop Wasting Your Time on ActiveRain!"
- 09/10/08 06:44 PM
Did I get your attention? Good!....
(Disclaimer: If you have the good fortune of having more business than you can handle, and have no interest in improving your business through effective blogging, simply click on through to the next post)
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Never before in the history of our industry have real estate professionals been called upon to work harder and smarter. The demands of today's consumers, along with the current state of the market, require us to achieve and maintain the highest levels of expertise, … (97 comments)
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localism: "Making the Most of Your Localism Sponsored Communities" - Part Tres
- 09/04/08 09:03 PM
Here's the next installment in our ongoing series "Making the Most of Your Localism Sponsored Communities."
(To access the first part in this series, go HERE. Or the 2nd part, go HERE)
So far, we've authored our community descriptions and started to populate our community with good, relevant local 'consumer-oriented' content.
The next step is going to require a bit more homework on your part, so be forewarned!
YOUR ACTIVERAIN PROFILE
The strategic value/importance of your ActiveRain Profile is an often time neglected and overlooked element of your participation here. Many times we simply rush through the initial … (54 comments)
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localism: Making the Most of Localism Sponsored Community, Part Deux
- 08/27/08 10:34 AM
Here's the long-awaited second installment in our ongoing series "Making the Most of Your Localism Sponsored Communities."
To access the first part in this series, go HERE.
So you've created a stellar community description that rivals the likes of Chaucer and Balzac. So now what?
Well, it's time to start populating your community page with good, quality, relevant local content.
And what exactly constitutes good relevant local content, you ask? Ah, therein lies the answer to the meaning of life and proverbial pot of gold at the rainbow's end.
Ultimately, that's for each of you to decide. But I would … (39 comments)
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localism: Making the Most of Your Localism Sponsored Communities, Part One
- 08/12/08 12:06 PM
Last week's Localism Land Rush was a resounding success with over 4,000 communities/neighborhoods being sponsored!
But now that all the excitement and hoopla is winding down, several of you have been scratching your heads and wondering,
"What's Next? I've got these communities that I've sponsored, so what do I do now to maximize my sponsorship investment?"
Let me start off by emphasizing the fact that in order to achieve viable, lasting success with your sponsored communities/neighborhoods, you'll need to do more than simply pay your monthly fees. Unfortunately, there's bound to be those who will attempt to shortcut the process, throw … (66 comments)
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localism: "You've Just Sponsored a Community! - Now What?"
- 08/08/08 04:16 AM
Okay, so if you're like many of your fellow ActiveRain members, you've recently been caught up in the Localism Land Rush, and have successfully acquired sponsorship of one or more communities within your market area.
After all the celebrative fireworks and fanfare, perhaps you're left scratching your head and asking yourself, ....Now what?
As a licensed real estate professional here on the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula in scenic Washington State, I was fortunate enough to have secured the town of Silverdale WA, an unincorporated community situated along the shores of Dyes Inlet, home to the Kitsap Mall and nearby Bangor Submarine Base.
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localism: My Blog Got the Boot!
- 08/06/08 07:03 PM
It was inevitable.
I mean, seriously, I've been around here for over two years now. I've written over 500 posts.
It's bound to happen sooner or later, right?
My number was up. It was my time.
My blog got the boot.
I wrote a couple of posts about Localism. You've probably seen them. Here's one. Here's another.
Quite harmless, I assure you. Just my usual helpful advice for our community members.....
Since these articles dealt with the new Localism, I thought it appropriate to include/publish them into the group, Localism. This has been a very popular group, founded by longstanding member … (69 comments)
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localism: All Things Localism
- 07/30/08 02:26 AM
A new group was recently formed to serve as a clearinghouse to archive all of the articles published by ActiveRain Staff regarding the New Localism. Here is a link to that group:
The New Localism
In addition, here is a running list of all the articles relevant to the New Localism as well:
ActiveRain Unveils the New Localism
Localism: From Beta and Beyond
10 Steps to Success with Localism
Localism Q&A: Official Answers
Removing Skyscraper Ads on Localism
What if someone else sponsors your community on Localism?
9 Things about Localism
Errors on Localism: Let's get them Fixed!
Localism Sponsorship Land … (39 comments)
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localism: "Going Loco Over Localism!"
- 07/29/08 06:52 AM
Let me begin by saying that this is undoubtedly the LONGEST blog post I have ever written! I apologize in advance, But the subject matter is crucial to gain a better understanding of where we're going...
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It's been interesting, to say the least, to observe the response and resultant discussions across the Network regarding the recent private BETA launch of the new Localism.
Member comments have covered the full spectrum from thrilled elation to threats of mutiny. We're either the best thing since sliced bread or … (151 comments)
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localism: What Constitutes 'Approved' Content for Localism?
- 07/17/08 07:42 AM
(Note: The following editorial criteria is only being implemented temporarily until Localism is made open to public membership. At that time, a new revised criteria will be provided)
Since the newly revamped Localism was released, and is becoming fully functional, our editorial staff has been busy reviewing and approving articles that our members have written and categorized "For Consumers" and further geo-targeted for specific State, County, City, and Community locations.
One of the main complaints that we've fielded from our members since the early beginnings of Localism has been a concern over the amount of sub-standard or poor quality content that … (142 comments)
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localism: "LOCALISM FEATURED" and "MARKET REPORT FEATURED"
- 07/15/08 09:12 AM
If you're one of those members who regularly accesses the ActiveRain Blogs Page, and follows the 'Featured' posts that show up on the Dashboard, you've probably been seeing some additional wording in a few of the blog post titles, such as LOCALISM FEATURED and MARKET REPORT FEATURED.
Since we've just recently launched the new Localism platform, I thought it would be a good idea to start featuring some of the better, well-crafted 'Consumer-oriented' articles that are targeted specifically towards Localism.
In addition, I have been 'featuring' a few market reports as well. Personally, I think there is a real art to … (36 comments)
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localism: The New Localism: "Strategies for Sponsorship"
- 07/10/08 11:13 AM
With the unveling of the new Localism BETA version, one of the biggest concerns expressed by our members is how the sponsorship of communities and neighborhoods is going to work.
First, it should be made clear that sponsorship of a particular neighborhood or community won't exclude other members from contributing good, relevant content, photos, videos, listings, market data, etc., to that particular neighborhood/community. Your Localism posts will still show up on the community page. And, if you're a consistent contributor, you can also be displayed as a 'Top Neighbor."
Community sponsorship will afford added visibility to the sponsor. They will be … (95 comments)
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localism: "What is Localism?"
- 07/09/08 07:53 PM
Localism is the valued point of connection, a place of meaningful interaction. It's where neighbors and local merchants share what's happening in their community. It's people collectively communicating the unique flavor and nuances of where they live, work, eat, and play.
Localism is 'Old-School' in a New World portal. It's reminiscent of an earlier day when people shopped where they lived, and everyone knew their butcher. Localism makes the world smaller and more personal. It reacquaints and re-establishes the lost bonds between neighbors. It revives and restores the relational elements of what neighborhoods used to be, and should be.
Localism … (91 comments)
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localism: Adventures in 1st Time Home Buying: "It's Never Over 'til It's Over!"
- 01/03/07 03:57 AM
Welcome once again to ActiveRain and Localism, the cutting-edge internet clearinghouses for current resources on all things real estate. My name is Rich Jacobson, a licensed professional real estate agent in Silverdale, out on the Kitsap Peninsula in scenic Washington State. This is the ninth installment in an on-going series of posts dedicated to helping 1st Time Home Buyers successfully achieve their home purchasing goals.
We have been identifying and discussing, in chronological order, key events in the home buying process. In our last time together, we talked about the importance and value of having a home inspection in a post entitled, "Home Inspection" or "Home Alone?"
Today's topic is: "It's … (16 comments)
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localism: Season Greetings, 1st Time Buyers Group!
- 12/20/06 02:44 PM
Hey Everyone!
I just wanted to take a moment to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas Holidays and most joyous New Year!
I want to encourage you to check out a recent post from Matt Heaton regarding the pending launch of the consumer side of ActiveRain, Localism.com It will give you some idea of what is in store for us, and how all that we are doing now will relate to consumers. Great stuff!
Please continue to contribute relevant blogs to this group, posts that offer practical and insightful help to 1st Time Buyers. Be careful not to add posts that aren't specific … (0 comments)
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Today's question comes from Joanne O'Donnell of Chic Home Interiors in Oakland CA.
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