I am looking at the Outside Blog options for Active Rain. They look good and I like the idea of a customized page. Are they worth it? If you are currently using one do you find it to be an advantage? What are your reasons for using it, what are your reasons for not? Are you seeing any advantages? Is it helping with your SEO? I am debating between signing up for it or not. Any help in my decision making process would be great!! Thanks
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One Percent Realty Ltd - Vancouver, BC
Hi Jaime,
I too debated the question and started a simple outside blog with AR on a month to month basis...LOL...I always like an "out" if I don't see the value. You can view it here.
All my AR posts are about my favourite places in my area and I have found that my SEO and traffic has increased tremendously. When I compare my RE site stats to the blog stats, there is a big difference. My blog posts (which I just started a few months ago) are positioning higher in the Google searches than my RE site which I have had for years.
But, I think do what makes sense to you. It is like anything else. Do you like blogging? Do you have time/motivation to blog regularly? If the answer is yes, then the investment may be worth it. If not, then it may not be helpful to you.
Have fun out there! m:-)
Mar 04, 2010 06:38 AM
Hang Me Up Photos - Jamestown, NC
Greensboro Area Real Estate Photography
I'm debating the same thing Jaime. I also blog for free at wordpress.com.
Mar 04, 2010 06:44 AM
Prudential CNY Realty - Syracuse, NY
Thanks Margret, good info.
Jeff I use a free one through Top Producer and realtor.com that I also use.
I am just trying to find what will best help my seo.
Mar 04, 2010 06:49 AM
Keller Williams Realty - Franklin, TN
It matters to us as much as it matters to you.
Jaime, I have an outside blog with Active Rain, the nice thing about it is that it is a month to month fee and has no long term commitment. It is too early to notice any up-tick in my traffic bt I am keeping an eye on it and will surely let everyone knoe if I see results.
Mar 04, 2010 11:58 PM
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