Advice For Newbies......Breaking Into The Inner Circle Of Active Rain
Great Post by Karen Fiddler, who offers some sound advice to ActiveRain Newbies. Whether you just joined today or years back, it's all about what you're doing while you're here.
Is there an Inner Circle of Active Rain....oh, well I suppose there is. But it's not exclusive in any way. There is no "Freshmen Rush," no interview process, no hazing (ok...some hazing).
But anyone and everyone are welcome! And easy to get in! You need to be noticed by more and more people and you need to impress upon them that you are interesting. So...if you aren't interesting, well, this might not be the right place for you :).
I'll let you in on a little secret......Active Rain is a very fun place to hang out. We learn a lot and have a good time doing it.
So back to the point...how does a Newbie break in?
The first thing you need to do is write good blog posts. All the publicity in the world is not going to create interest if you don't write anything people want to read. It can be directed to the profession, or a local interest piece, great photography, or a personal story....but make it interesting.
Then get some readers...my suggestion is read post by AR members that appeal to you! That have similar views and who's personality seem to match yours. Subscribe to their blogs and comment. Comment consistently and make fun comments too. Be consistent with these bloggers and interact with them....they will want to interact back.
It's a relationship!!!
It's not a clique.....it's an open forum of fun people. They want to help and encourage and interact. Don't rely on the blog roll to get you noticed. Join some groups, read some blogs, comment and you will be in the "Circle" in no time.
Karen Fiddler
Broker/Associate
The Fiddler Realty Team/eVantage Real Estate
Lic # 01494165
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