I Fell Off the Face of the Earth!

By
Real Estate Agent with Dakno Marketing
Well, not exactly, but the past two months have been a little crazy and has kept me away from my usual blogging on Active Rain. But I can’t complain because while things have been busy, all of the “stuff” keeping me away has been good things. For example: My wife and I found out that we will be having a girl in March! We already have a 2 year old boy so my family was glad that they will now have a little girl to spoil. Of course this meant that my “honey do” list skyrocketed when my wife started nesting! (HELP!)

Dakno also launched a new Blog for Michael Russer (a.k.a Mr Internet). In fact, we kicked off the new ePowerNews Blog with a free blog and coaching giveaway on the site. So if you haven’t already, go to ePowerNews and register to win a free blog and three months of blog coaching with me and my team. The deadline is today so act quick!

Unfortunately, one of my HTML coders left the company to pursue a new career. So I had to dust off my “coding hat” and help share the work load. And while it has forced me to stay on top of my skills, I quickly realized I would rather be spending my time writing blogs instead of writing code!

The other big task was the launch of Kevin Tomlinson’s new Miami Beach Real Estate website. This almost 300 page website uses some pretty amazing technology. If Kevin is okay with it, I may write a blog post that breaks down some of the backend technology and features that make this one of the most innovative real estate websites out there. I am sure you guys would enjoy reading about it.

As if things were not busy enough, my company has been working on two new products that we will be debuting in the next month or so - low cost real estate websites and blogs. So if any of you are interested in being a beta tester for the new products just let me know.

I know that most of you are probably thinking “Enough with the fluff! Start writing about Real Estate Web Design and Search Engine Optimization!” And that’s exactly what I plan to do. So stay tuned. I have built up quite a list of topics in my blogging absence.

Thanks,
Brad

Comments (60)

Karen Luke
South Metro Property Management, LLC - McDonough, GA
Henry County Real Estate
I was thrilled to see your blog finally updated from the last post of Aug 31. Congratulations on the little girl.
Oct 12, 2007 11:53 AM
Brad Carroll
Dakno Marketing - Knightdale, NC
Real Estate Web Designer
Todd & Danielle - A Honey Do list is a list of chores a wife ask her husband to do. It gets it's name because it usually goes something like this... "Honey, can you do [insert task here]." :-)
Jon Zolsky - I suggest contacting Ryan Moore with Coach Ken. My company was simply contracted out to do the assessments. We didn't handle any of the billing as we billed Coach Ken directly.
Gary Bland - Wow 5! I am trying to figure out how we can handle two! hehe
Missy - Thanks. It was a huge project. Glad to see it finally complete.
Steve Volkers - I have to get the official okay from Kevin.
Jordan Mackey - Not sure I follow - Spam? Are you referring to the links in the post?
Margaret Woda - Oh you would not believe it. She already has bought a closet full of dresses! :)
And thanks to everyone for your kind words!
Oct 12, 2007 12:55 PM
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Clayton, MO
He's back! :) Congratulations on your baby girl!!!
Oct 13, 2007 06:30 AM
Leigh Bates
Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate - Flower Mound, TX
The Trinity Group
Welcome back!! and a BIG CONGRATS! on your soon to be baby girl!
Oct 13, 2007 04:31 PM
Kristin Small
RE/MAX Southern Shores - Myrtle Beach, SC
REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Brad,
Welcome back and congratulations.  Be prepared to be wrapped.  We have an 8 month old daughter, and she has daddy right where she wants him already!!  And we wouldn't have it any other way!

Oct 14, 2007 03:12 PM
Bob & Carolin Benjamin
Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ
East Phoenix Arizona Homes
Congrats on the news of the new daughter to come soon. She will have you wrapped around her little finger. :-) Always enjoy your posts.
Oct 15, 2007 06:44 PM
Julie Neerings~Lifting Hearts ♥ Building Dreams~
Agent Referral - Salt Lake City, UT
Congratulations on your new little princess on her way.  We're all glad you are back. Busy is great and having great results from the busy is even better. I look forward to reading more. 
Oct 16, 2007 01:00 AM
Seth Callen
Farmers Insurance - Lawton, OK
Congratulations on the upcoming baby and glad to have you back.
Oct 16, 2007 04:16 AM
Esko Kiuru
Bethesda, MD

Brad,

Missed your input on the latest SEO stories out there. Congrats on your new family member. Kevin's website looks terrific and us members wouldn't mind knowing a little more about it. Fill us in when you can.

Oct 16, 2007 09:57 AM
Julie Chapman
DR Horton - Ormond Beach, FL
New Homes Sales Ormond, New Smyrna, Daytona Be
Congratulations on the baby.....enjoy every minute.....they are grown before you know it.....
Oct 16, 2007 02:11 PM
Dale Campbell
Virginia Real Estate - Mechanicsville, VA
Hey Brad - Congrats on the new addition!  When my wife was nesting, I gave her a honey do.  Isn't that the time when they are running around the house getting everything ready for the new little one?  LOL - Good luck.
Oct 23, 2007 02:33 AM
West Hartford CT Real Estate Agent | West Hartford Realtor | www.CTMike.com
ERA Broder Group - West Hartford, CT
I'm just happy you're back on! Your posts are the only ones with substance and easy to understand SEO terminology!
Oct 23, 2007 04:21 AM
Yolanda Hoversten
Self Employed - O'Fallon, IL
Broker - O Fallon, IL Real Estate
Hi, Brad!  Welcome back!  We missed you and congrats on the new addition.  You'll be spoiling her just like any other dad.  I speak from experience.  LOL
Oct 30, 2007 08:11 PM
Donna Yates
BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge Mountains

Congratulations on the soon to be new addition of a baby girl!  I am going back to your post now to check out some of the things you referenced.  Thanks for the info.

Oct 31, 2007 10:05 PM
Donna Yates
BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge Mountains
I went back after my last comment to check out the other links and this is awesome information.  I have bookmarked it all so I can go back and read more thoroughly and when there is more time.  Thanks so much.
Oct 31, 2007 10:16 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Are you getting tired of hearing "Congratulations!" Brad?  I can't help it!  Congratulations!  I'd love to have half your energy!  Much success, in business and as a Dad and husband!

Mike in Tucson

Nov 09, 2007 04:36 PM
Tammy Stone
Prudential Preferred Realtors - Grand Rapids, MI
"Eco-Green" Agent in West Michigan
You have great advice... can't wait to hear more.  Congrats on all the new things (including the baby!)
Nov 14, 2007 10:32 AM
FRANK LL0SA Esq.- Northern Virginia Broker .:. FranklyRealty.com
Northern Virginia Homes - FRANKLY REAL ESTATE Inc - Arlington, VA
Isn't it amazing that there is always something to write about?  
Nov 16, 2007 12:25 AM
Judy Greenberg
Coldwell Banker Long Grove - Buffalo Grove, IL
Coldwell Banker - Buffalo Grove - Long Grove Homes

First of all congrats on all of your new projects, including the baby girl. I am a new blogger and this is the first time I have read your post.  wow- is the words that come to my mind!  I know I will learn a lot from you!  Thanks

Nov 19, 2007 04:31 PM
Courtney Cooper
Cooper | Cartwright - Seattle, WA
206-850-8841
Kevin's site is amazing!  Kudos!
Nov 20, 2007 06:38 AM

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