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Blogger's Choice Selections...New Group Highlights Member Favorites!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate

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 Bloggers Choice Selections Group

 

Purpose: 

 

Blogger's Choice Selections has been formed to highlight Blog Posts that are NOT Featured but which You feel are Significant, Important, Interesting, Well Written & an Example of A Good Blog Post.

As the Active Rain Network experiences continued phenomenal growth, the task of evaluating all the posts is expanding.  We recognize & applaud the hard work of the Active Rain Moderators in reading hundreds of posts each day & having to determine which posts to select.  They do a phenomenal job!

However, the reality is that a number of Excellent Posts may not get the attention they deserve as the Network expands.  So, This is Your Opportunity as a Blog Author to Let the Community Know about Your Personal Favorites!  We ask the Question...If you were to Select a Few of Your Own Blog Posts each week that You felt were Special....What Would they Be? 

 

 Posting Guidelines:

To post an article, you must Subscribe to the Group. This post limit is to encourage Selectivity.  If You choose to Post more than 2 entries in a week, they will be deleted at the Moderators Discretion.

  • Blogs can be on ANY Topic.  The only criteria is that YOU think the post is worthy of a second look!
  • Blog Posts should be checked for spelling & gramatical errors.  We're seeking to highlight your best efforts.
  • Blog Posts that are Rants will be Deleted. 
  • All Blogger's Choice Selections for any Given Week will be Eligible for Entry into the Weekly Blogger's Choice Spotlight. This post will highlight the Top 5-10 Entries on any given week in the opinion of the Volunteer Host. 
  • All Group Members are encouraged to Volunteer to Host a Blogger's Choice Spotlight Blog.  If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be a Moderator...well, here's your chance to experiment!  The Blogger's Choice Spotlight Post should be posted to the group & will be Featured on the Group's Home Page.  Blogger's Choice Spotlight selections are limited to the entries received in the week that you have selected to volunteer as a Moderator.  If you would like to volunteer to be a Host, please contact the Group Founder. 
  •  If a Post is Featured after you have Posted it to This Group, Well Hooray for You...It's a Double Win!

In Closing

We look forward to getting to read the work of authors which we might otherwise overlook.  Blogging excellence comes in all types of entries & the mission of this group is to Promote Excellence in all it's forms & variations!

UPDATE:  Blogger's Choice FAQ LIST & Guidelines

 

Comments (41)

Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals
Lola-what a great idea and I would love to participate!  This is the only way I can keep up with the posts!  THE List!  You have no idea how much I appreciate these lists.  They really help alot!  So definitely count me in!
May 24, 2007 04:20 AM
Rich Schiffer
Swarthmore, PA
Referral Agent, e-PRO
Great concept.  Great Post.  I will include it in the Active Rain Week in review this week.  I have been trying to read and include as many new blogs, and non-featured blogs but it is a difficul, timeconsuming task.  Hopefully, your new group will help people's blogs get seen, even if they do not get featured. 
May 24, 2007 04:27 AM
Paul Anyanwu
RE/MAX SOLUTIONS - West Orange, NJ
CRS, SFR, Broker-Salesperson, Sales West Orange,NJ
Lola, great idea, sometimes you read some blog posts that are well written both in content and it never get featured,thanks for your courage in forming this group.
May 24, 2007 05:01 AM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!
Hi Lisa, Thanks for your comment & show of support!  I've read some great blog posts today & look forward to seeing more opportunities to browse through Member Favorites!
May 24, 2007 06:25 AM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!
Midori,  We're so happy to Welcome you to Blogger's Choice!  Please let me know if you'd like to assist with selecting the Bloggers Choice Spotlight when we are able to get that going in the future!  We look forward to reading some of your personal favorites!
May 24, 2007 06:27 AM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!
Rich, Thanks for stopping by and commenting.  It is our hope that this will assist in giving additional attention to more great blog posts!  It is hard to comprehend the job the Moderators on Active Rain have in reading so much material & selecting Featured Posts.  Hopefully, this will support their efforts & contribute in a positive way to the excellence we all enjoy on Active Rain.
May 24, 2007 06:34 AM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!
Hi Paul, Thanks for your comment & for joining Blogger's Choice Selections.  You're very right in your observations about how it is becoming more challenging to read all the great content which is posted daily.  Hopefully, by enabling those who post to have this opportunity to let us know their Favorites, we will be able to help with this. 
May 24, 2007 06:38 AM
Michelle DeRepentigny
Success Realty - Athens, GA
Broker Athens, GA
What an excellent group idea, I love compilations post of favorites now because they are easy to bookmark, save & review, and this is a WOW group!  Also, I would be honored to volunteer.
May 24, 2007 06:44 AM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!
Michelle,  Thanks for your comment & we're glad to have you as a Contributing Member of Blogger's Choice!  Thanks so much for volunteering to Moderate  a Blogger's Choice Spotlight.  As we get more blog posts, we will launch the "Spotlight" & notify all volunteer moderators.  We look forward to this!
May 24, 2007 08:00 AM
Ron Withers ----Retired Mortgage Professional
Kissimmee, FL

Lola,

I just received your group email and I am going to project that you have unleashed a tiger here. We all know it has become increasing difficult to get a featured post and with the continued growth of AR this will probably worsen. Likewise time on the feature board will be reduced. I believe that membership and posts in this group will soar. Line up your volunteer moderators. :)  Thanks for stepping up to the plate.

May 24, 2007 10:17 AM
Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals
Lola-YES! I would love to help!  I think it will be a blast!  You tell me when.......
May 24, 2007 01:11 PM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!

Midori...Bless You!  Thanks for being our Second Volunteer Blogger's Spotlight Moderator!  It will be a blast.  I'll be setting up a FAQ list & include a List of Volunteers.  We'll get the Spotlight Going after we get more posts on-line.

May 24, 2007 01:24 PM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!

Ron, The Tiger that's been Unleashed is Active Rain!  This network is changing how real estate professionals interact with each other & the general public. That's why this concept may be really powerful. When I look to see who is logged on, the public is showing up in Force...often 10 to 1!  I think they want to know what we think is important!  If you were ever inclined to consider it...we'd love to see you Moderate the Spotlight sometime!  :)

May 24, 2007 01:29 PM
Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals
Lola-Can't wait..  Thanks for creating this group....
May 24, 2007 01:40 PM
Ryan Hukill - Edmond
405home @ ERA Courtyard - Edmond, OK
Realtor, Team Lead
Great idea! Looking forward to seeing the posts!
May 24, 2007 04:37 PM
Penny Schoenbeck
AZ Home Styling & Redesign - Mesa, AZ
AZ Home Styling

Hi Lola,

This is a great idea, I can't wait to read all the great posts!

May 25, 2007 10:22 AM
Rosemary Brooks
BMC Real Estate - 209-910-3706 - Stockton, CA
The Mother & Daughter Realty Team
This group caught my eye, now I know why.  So many good blogs, so little time.
May 25, 2007 03:08 PM
Ryan Hukill - Edmond
405home @ ERA Courtyard - Edmond, OK
Realtor, Team Lead
Lola, for some reason the link in the blog isn't taking me to the group. Any suggestions?
May 25, 2007 03:36 PM
Loreena and Michael Yeo
3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX
Real Estate Agents

Thanks for creating it. I can just absorb, absorb and absorb like a sponge from AR. I cant stay away.

May 28, 2007 02:08 AM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!
Hi Everyone,  The links have been changed.  Thanks to all who repeatedly alerted me to this error.  I had changed the mistake on the group home page were it originated but forgot that I had copied the URL to create the links for the blog post.  Things should be working correctly now.  Thanks again...
May 28, 2007 08:50 AM