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What makes a BLOG addict - review of my first month with Active rain.

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Services for Real Estate Pros with R & D Art

On 9/15/2007 I was sent an invitation to join Active Rain Real Estate Network. Reluctantly I decided to join and since that point, it has been a blast. I love it and I am so glad that I decided to take that next step and became a member. Below are the accomplishments that I have achieved and where I want to go.

To date, 8 people have accepted my invitation to join. I plan to triple that this month.

To date, I have 12 associates. This month, I want to get to 35.

To date, my profile has been view 603 times. By the end of my next 30 days, I want to be viewed 1500 times.

I have posted 50 blogs. By the end of next month, I will be over 100.

I have received 274 comments. By the next period, my goal is to achieve 750 comments.

I have made 328 comments. My goal is to be at 1000.

I have also created my own forum, Fantasy Sports 101 and it now has 33 members. My goal is to have 150 members.

I have made a lot of friends and aquaintances on here as well as some business partners. I would not trade this time for anything.

Last thing is, this is my week to break the 20,000 point mark this week.

Tracy Santrock
Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC
Raleigh - Cary Broker
Way to go Danny, that's quite a feat for just one mont of blogging.  Keep it up and your efforts will pay off.
Oct 16, 2007 05:18 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru
Thanks Tracy, I plan on keeping it going.
Oct 16, 2007 05:20 AM
BLR Guy
BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc) - Saint Pete Beach, FL
Congratulations Danny!WOW....you are doing even better than I!That is fantastic!See you at 50,000!:)
Oct 16, 2007 09:53 PM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru
Please, I tracked your status and you are cranking it out. I bow to your mastery.
Oct 17, 2007 01:37 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth
Danny, congratualtions on your networking, comments, and blogging on AR. We all should be so focused. You've done so much in such a short period of time.
Oct 17, 2007 02:11 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru
Gary, thanks for the positive input.
Oct 17, 2007 02:15 AM
Linda Futral
Newnan, GA
That is awesome Danny.  I am way behind and I have been here nearly three months, lol.
Oct 17, 2007 09:30 PM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru
Linda, one thing that people know about me is when I get into something, I get into it. Keep all the Blogs coming.
Oct 18, 2007 12:34 AM
Susie Roscoe
Signature Realty Associates - Brandon, FL
Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL

Congratulations on your success(es) thus far on Active Rain!  You can "rate your blogs" and earn extra points!  (you can also encourage the people who joined under you to do the same...you get points off theirs!)

I'll add you as an associate...here's a comment...and I'm headed to check out your profile!!  Cha-Ching!  And awaaaaaay you goooo!!!

Oct 18, 2007 01:03 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru
Susie, I did not know that you could rate the blogs. Thanks for the insight.
Oct 18, 2007 01:18 AM
Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369
You are quite the little go-getter.....I'm just here to help you set your goal of 20,000 in a month! Go Danny!
Oct 18, 2007 03:12 PM
Keith Neeley
ReMax New Horizons - Orange, VA
RE/MAX New Horizons
WOW, have you had a chance to do any real estate work this past month?  Have you been outside at all?  You wouldn't be a type a personality by chance would you? lol  I'll track your progress good luck and get outside tomorrow.
Oct 18, 2007 03:19 PM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru
Keith, believe it or not, I have learned how to multitask. And sometimes, they even unchain me from my desk. Being a branch manager and also doing my own loans and living on AR, I have a full schedule. Generally 7 am to 12am every day.
Oct 19, 2007 02:29 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru
Debbie, Once we go full scale in all 50 states, don't forget about me. I would love to earn your business.
Oct 19, 2007 02:31 AM
Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369
Danny, I don't think you'd be easy to forget....I've got your number! I'd be happy to refer business your way.
Oct 19, 2007 04:46 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru
Debbie, I am not sure if I should take that as a nice comment or be concern, lol.
Oct 19, 2007 05:12 AM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

I am really addicted to acctiverain, and proud of it!

I liked your post. Often when we start out writing as a newly found hoppy we search fortyhings to type about, anf write about. After a bit, it just starts coming at you in droves and one gets real manic with great post ides and the next thing youknow it is three in the morning abd you have three more posts togo.

I enjojed your post

Tom BRaatz

Oct 19, 2007 01:40 PM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru
Tom, thanks for stopping by. And I do agree. Before you know it, it is 3 am in the morning.
Oct 19, 2007 03:15 PM
Lee Parrish
Lee Parrish - Fort Myers, FL
I am Glad taht you joined after an invitaion from me. I am not sure why you did it reluctently but am glad justthe same. As always you set you goals and go after them I have always admired that. Even when we were at FSL. Glad to see that you are doing well here and I need to get back on here more as well. Take care and good Luck
Oct 21, 2007 07:25 PM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru
Lee, stop by more often.
Oct 22, 2007 01:54 AM