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How Much Time Do YOU Spend On Social Media?

By Joe Colón, Jr.

Real Estate Attorney with Jenny L Colón, PC

December 23, 2009 01:26 AM

HELP!:

Active Rain has consistently been the best resource for advice regarding social networking and general RE industry knowledge. This is why I am yet again seeking your help. In trying to maintain a top spot on Google, how much time should I dedicate of my day, week, and month on Social Media?

Balance:

I ask this simply because I find as I become more and more involved with blogging and on-line networking that some folks spend their entire working day plugged in. Others I've spoken to tell me that they only dedicate their Saturday mornings to blogging and hang out on twitter and facebook throughout the week. When I try to see how they do it, I find that their entire life is well documented on both web-sites. This makes me wonder, how much business is realistically generated solely from Social Media?

Request:

I would love to find out, from you Active Rainers, how much time do you spend on Social Media and what fruits are you seeing from your activities while online? Please be honest as I truly am seeking positive direction. I look forward to your response. In the mean time, have a merry Christmas and an amazing New Year!!!

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Bill Risser

Fidelity National Title - Saint Petersburg, FL

Fidelity National Title - Tampa District

Joe - I have been active in AR for about a year and working in Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc for about 10 months. As a branch manager for Chicago Title, I have found success by showing interested agents the value of SM. I do not receive much business directly from my blogging or tweeting, but the knowledge I have accrued on these tpoics is valuable to agents who feel they need to get on board.

My sales rep and I now hold a series of workshops where agents bring their laptops and get hands-on training on AR, Twitter, Google, Facebook and blogging. It's developed many good relationships for my branch... You can check out my profile for links to my blog.

Dec 23, 2009 01:52 AM

Gerry Michaels

Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA

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Joe, I start my day off at 6 am usually, I spend the first two or so hours networking, blogging etc, then off to the office, then at about 4 I go back and finish up any additional networking...

Dec 23, 2009 06:00 AM

Margaret C. Taylor

Century 21 New Millennium MD - Mechanicsville, MD

St Marys/Calvert/Charles MD Real Estate Agent

Good question Joe. I have been on AR for a month and wonder the same thing. Right now I am spending at least two hours a day, or night! I am not just blogging or commenting, I'm learning a great deal too. Bill and Gerry thanks for sharing. Margaret C.

Dec 25, 2009 03:56 PM

Joe Colón, Jr.

Jenny L Colón, PC - Chesapeake, VA

Bill, thank you for all your help and keep up the great work

Gerry, that's a real good schedule. Do you keep it the same every day?

Margaret, I've been learning so much from being here also. It's a great resource. All the best.

Dec 29, 2009 06:17 AM

Kathryn Acciari

Central One Federal Credit Union - Shrewsbury, MA

Mortgage Loan Originator

Joe, I have cut down my time to about 2 hours a day. I used to spend more time, but it interrupted my sleep! I check into AR almost every day, and the other platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) a couple times a week each. Otherwise, I get carried away in reading, responding, and yes, playing. Good luck!

Jan 01, 2010 06:36 AM

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