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JUST WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO TO GET FEATURED

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with people first...then business Ran Right Realty 636943 licensed to thrill

An ActiveRain feature is like finding money in your pants pocket or in a drawer that you forgot about. Not just two cents, but big enough to cause surprise and happiness. A feature can also be like you just won something and it doesn't matter what it was, but that you won. A feature can also be a surprise similar to a birthday party

FEATURE ORIGINS

Features get their strength from posts...posts come from people who participate in the Rain. People from different parts of the country belt out a Real Estate experience or story and it becomes news worthy.

DAILY DROP

When that dynamic is at work, another one makes itself known daily in the form of a newsletter appropriately called the Daily Drop. Here, another form of recognition is at work and enjoyed by many.

NOT EXPECTING MAKES IT MORE POWERFUL

Much of the excitement and enjoyment of experiencing a feature or a front page on the Daily Drop comes from not expecting to be there to begin with. That's the power of the program at work. Many have commented that they were not expecting the event and like receiving an E-Oscar....have so many to thank

PEOPLE WHO COMMENT ARE...LOVED

The commenters waste no time in congratulating the "chosen" and the 15 minutes of fame switch is turned up just a little and even sometimes a lot too.

PARTICIPATION MAKES YOU A WINNER

Everyone gets to walk down the E-carpet when they post. Its when you get featured or front paged that you get to walk a little longer and talk a while more. 

Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

Yeah - i wonder this often myself.  I do give feedback (more than 10 each day) and I post almost daily too, but I have only had 2 features out of 368 posts. . . C'est la vie, i will continue to try! :)

Mar 04, 2012 02:18 AM
Gary Pike
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers - Powder Springs, GA

Thanks for posting this, I was told in Little League you need to swing the bat to get a hit and I guess that pertains to blogging to. 

Mar 04, 2012 02:19 AM
Jessica Holtzman
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. - Moorestown, NJ
Real Estate Agent in Southern New Jersey

Hey, I like your reference to the "e-carpet"  I am dying to get my first feature still!  Hopefully, this is the year! LOL.

Mar 04, 2012 02:19 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Great instights, Richie.  I so agree w/ you.  Oh and I Friday, I had a surprise feature.  I was teaching a blogging "class" w/ my fellow networking buddies (Women of Westchester) and went to the home page and up I popped.  I had that exact feeling you described.

Mar 04, 2012 02:22 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

You're so right about that special feeling, Richie. I've become very sporadic with my blogging and need to get back to basics with it, and then when/if that feature comes, enjoy the moment, and keep on writing.

Mar 04, 2012 02:23 AM
Michael Elliott
Long & Foster - West Windsor, NJ

Nice post !  Some interesting points.  I am kinda new to this so I am still trying to figure it all out.

Mar 04, 2012 02:24 AM
Adrian Willanger
206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA
Profit from my two decades of experience

Richie, thanks for breaking down how to get and the benefits of a featured article here on Active Rain. Good information for both experienced AR writers as well as those new to the community. 

Mar 04, 2012 02:24 AM
Cheryl Thomson REALTOR Ret Army
United Real Estate DC Metro Region (703.216.5635) cheryltee47@gmail.com - Prince William, VA
Associate Broker in Northern Virginia

Hi Richie.  It's great to be validated..I don't think about it so much. When it happens it happens.

Mar 04, 2012 02:26 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Hello Joy...I am giving a 25% stake in this post making it YOUR DAY...RIGHT NOW. Thank you for joining me Joy...

Gary ...good example in your comment and I will add that to win the lotto, a ticket is required as well

 

Hi there Jessica...for the winner in the "i'm dying category to get featured" on ACTIVERAIN...ladies and gentleman...welcome Jessica in Southern New Jersey moving and shaking Real Estate to win

Mar 04, 2012 02:29 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Debbie the floor whisperer....old floors hate her and new ones bless her name...I have enjoyed reading many of your posts and they are Oscar worthy....Debbie...carry on

 

Little Lottie...I have been to your "post" Oscar parties and yes, your public wants to hear more from you.

 

Michael...time and posting will solve the little mystery of being new and figuring things out...If I had to make an assessment, the shoes you are wearing look awfully familiar to me...keep on steppin...

Mar 04, 2012 02:33 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Richie  Thank for this post ..I have not received the daily drop in almost a year..I have to look into this

Mar 04, 2012 02:36 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Hello Adrian...why thank you for the support and your input...Yes, let this post be a comforting pat on the back post for the veteran and the novice alike...all are welcomed here in the rain...thank you A

 

Cheryl...here is a woman who is the ruler of all she surveys....She makes it look so easy ...Good support and thank you for joining me on this day

Mar 04, 2012 02:37 AM
Jon Kolsky
Kolsky Realty & Management - Long Beach, CA
Licensed California Real Estate Broker

I was always wondering what it takes to be so highly promoted but never wanted to ask! Thanks, I like it, it's very understanding, and for the people that contribute in the way AR is asking, it's a great way to provide a reward! 

Mar 04, 2012 02:39 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Hannah....I was hoping I would reach someone about the Daily Drop...It doesn't get enough mention yet it plays an important part in getting known....Sign up now all you non DROP subscribers....and Hannah, thank you for emphasizing this point....

Mar 04, 2012 02:44 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Hello Jon...you sum it up so well almost like a kid describing an ice cream experience...Pure, innocent and fun...those are winning attributes to have Jon....carry on and thank you for joining me

Mar 04, 2012 02:45 AM
Kristen Wheatley
Better Homes & Gardens | The Masiello Group - Brunswick, ME
Supporting Success - Best Job in the World!

So true Ritchie.  The world is run by those who not only show up, but choose to participate.  I think it has a lot to do with finding your own blogging voice and letting your personality come through.  I know I am more likely to click the "suggest" button when I feel a connection to the writer...as if I've had a chance to get to know them a bit more through their posts.

Mar 04, 2012 02:48 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Hi there Kristen...You add depth to the subject and make it more intimate...I like that Kristen...thank you

Mar 04, 2012 03:19 AM