We have almost 200,000 members on ActiveRain and will no doubt hit that mark quickly in 2011. In March of 2011 it will be four years I've been a member on ActiveRain and surely being an Ambassador has been a privilege and an honor to help out our fellow members and give back to the community.
Everyone has their own ideas about blogging and social networking and also how they will conduct themselves online. I have my own as well and have written many posts along my tenure here on ActiveRain. Instead of being repetitive I'll just link to some of them.
- What Kind of Legacy Will You Leave Behind? Written in 2007 I already knew the significance of blogging with care for our online 'legacies' and reputations are at stake. My favorite line in this post is:
MY LEGACY IS ALL ABOUT THE QUALITY OF RELATIONSHIPS I HAVE WITH OTHERS
And..... Without that quality, tell me.....what is a Professional worth?
(we sleep well at night)
- Creating Your OWN Blogging Experience on ActiveRain We ALL know that a great blog has quality content, being transparent in that content and having a variety of subjects in content. It is also the best marketing tool I know of but you have to create your own blogging experience.
- Are You Engaging Your Readers? We make it INTERESTING for the reader. Again...variety is key. Localism posts are my favorite although I have to admit I get tickled to switch from one topic and subject to another. Personal posts, market reports, off topic, real estate industry related with a personal touch from those experiences.
- You May Have a Different View on the Same Topic....So Write IT! We ALL have written on the same topics and we all get those comments on our posts like, "I wrote about that before" or "Here's a link to my post on the same topic". Well, all I have to say is WRITE IT ANYWAY! There are no two humans who think alike so there will be different views and opinions...though on the same topic. It WILL create a conversation.
- The Secret Behind Blogging on ActiveRain Discussing the parts of a dedicated member and blogger of ActiveRain and what it takes to become and remain so. So how does one become a dedicated member and blogger? If you are a dedicated member and blogger of ActiveRain, you KNOW........ It's really no secret how you can become a dedicated member and blogger on ActiveRain. You work for it.
- The POWER of ActiveRain...The PEOPLE Behind the WORDS It's the people we "meet" while writing and commenting that have made this network by ‘blog of choice'. These connections and friendships formed are what connects us together in the real estate industry. I have no doubt received referrals and this post was specifically written through one of my friendships formed with William E. Johnson
- Making My OWN Magic in the World of Blogging was one of my favorites and will certainly be one of my best for my own experience with what made me successful in writing here on ActiveRain.
Bottom line is that I have to put forth the effort, dedication and commitment to make this network work for business, personal relationships and referrals. I work hard and spend countless hours getting post after post up. We then CONNECT.
How can one form even a business relationship without comingling with our peers?
I have simple rules for myself that made me a successful through my writing....Think it may help you?
- Write with conviction and passion because everyone will read you if you do.
- Write with original content and your own pictures you've taken because everyone will read if you do.
- Write with wit, humor and emotion because everyone will read you if you do.
- Write with the intent of giving back to the community because everyone will read you and give back to you and the community too.
- Write with integrity, honesty and respect because everyone deserves it and so do you.
- Write a comment or two relating to the post you just read (it shows sincerity) and everyone will continue to come back and read you too.
- Write from your own thoughts and creativity because no one will read you if you don't.
Find your own (addictive) pattern of writing.
I already found mine...hehehe.
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A VERY Happy Holiday Season to all staff and members of ActiveRain....OH...and my family who supported me through this addiction...lol
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