Keeping up with the Newbies, or not so New ActiveRain Members

Kathy - It can be a full time job! I don't keep up with everyone either. If each of us does just a little, it'll go a long way!

Anna - I only had the group for a month. You're their fearless leader ALL the time. It's hard to reach out to them in your group AND keep up with everyone else!

Peter and Linda - Technically, we're all part of a social club. It's hard to go into a big room full of people where most seem to know each other and you don't know anyone. You can stand on the sidelines, you can shout out loud to see if you can get their attention, or you can just slowly try to mingle and hope they'll accept you.

Rob - I still don't blog everyday. I try to post 3-5 times a week. What I like to see is people encouraging the Newbies by trying to comment on their posts and offering encouragement. You're doing it the right way! Good job!

Rosalie - This is how we build relationships! You're doing a great job.

David - Thank you. We all do a little self promotion. :)

Louise - Welcome! I'm delighted that you've had a good experience so far and I'm looking forward to reading your posts.

Suzanne - Thank you! Taking the Webinars is going to help you a lot. If there is anything you have questions about, feel free to call or email me!

Carla - It's just my nature to be that way. I come and go too. We have to do our jobs and maintain a life!

Kathy - I'll go check out your blog and shoot you an email.

Cindy - You know how much it means to know someone read your post and commented.

Tammie - You're absolutely right! It's a job getting good posts up. But So is prospecting! Got to do it!

Larry and Shelia - I see the same thing. Often they don't spend enough time here to see that, that is how you develop the relationships.

Renee - I go through those cycles myself. For the most part, I try to keep up with my comments. Sometimes when I get a feature, I only reciprocate to the people that I don't have relationships with. I figure the others know I have a bazillion comments on blogs to make.

Virginia - I do the same thing. Though I only do it from my laptop.

Patricia - Now THAT is very nice. I've commented and then sent an email with an offer to help.

Donna - We all go through those periods. It was like that when I moved and had so much on my plate!

Gretchen - I don't know how long you've been blogging, but it takes time and committment. You probably didn't sell a lot of Real Estate when you first started either. There's a learning curve.

Joni - I guess I should subscribe to more of them. It seems like my list is already so long!

Kristine - "Comment luv, its simple and supportive." LOVE IT!!

Stephen - It's hard to keep up sometimes. We can just do the best we can.

Jerry - You've really taken off this year. I've been impressed with your progress!

Rob - Yes, it's very welcoming!

Mary - You could stay here all day and still not get to them all!

Jennifer - I did the May challenge too and it was too much for me. I wasn't getting in the type of posts that I really like to focus on. I wrote this for me as much as for everyone else. It's so easy to lose people from not keeping in touch.

Lisa - You're exactly right! The Re-Newbies need our support as much as anyone. Welcome back.

Pam - Thank you! I have my moments! :)

Wendy - I remember reading your posts in January. You did so well and I want to help you continue it!

Mel - it's so easy to do. Once you stop for a while it's hard to get started again. Been there!