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Blogging is a fantastic idea on the surface, BUT...

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Properties, Inc.

How do you keep up?  I started blogging about 10 months or so ago and absolutely fell in love.  I think the idea of sharing ideas, stories, humor, etc. with other real estate professionals and even the public is awesome.  My problem?  I get busy with other stuff and neglect my blog.

 So here's what I'm asking for...how do you keep up?  Do you schedule blogging time?  Do you have multiple blogs?  I strayed from Active Rain for no good reason other than I got sidetracked with day to day business, some stuff that makes me money, some stuff that doesn't.  I'm back and as excited as I was last year.  How do I keep from straying again in a month or so.  Any helpful tips for keeping up with bloggin would be greatly appreciated!

Happy Blogging! :)

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Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes
just like everything else time management is the key. set aside time each day and stick to it. Even if it is 30 minutes it will increase your business and keep you in touch.
Jan 18, 2008 08:43 AM
Chris Pollinger
Berman & Pollinger, LLC. - San Diego, CA
Consulting for Luxury Teams and Brokerages
Bit by bit.  Just like prospecting, marketing, follow-up, etc.  consistency is more important than most anything else.
Jan 18, 2008 09:10 AM
Steve Scheer
Realty Oasis - Metro Brokers - Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch Real Estate - Denver Real Estate
Welcome back Michele.  I often stray as well - its when I am too busy to keep up.  I tried to plan it but that doesn't always work out.  I now keep a spare notebook in the car and when I am at  one of my children's practices I will plan out some blogs from time to time.   Also, if I have extra time, I will start things here and save them as drafts to post later when I know I will be busy & short on time.   Good Luck.
Jan 19, 2008 02:31 AM
Michele Webb
RE/MAX Properties, Inc. - Monument, CO
ABR, QSC
Thanks Steve - it's great to be back!
Jan 19, 2008 07:38 AM
Renae Bolton
Marketing 4 Realtors - Garfield Heights, OH
I'm your Professional Real Estate Marketing VA!

Michele - Welcome back!

As was already stated, consistency is key.  If you say, I'm going to blog at least 3 days each week, pick which 3 days you are going to do it and stick to it.

Do you have goals set for 2008?  If so, do those goals include your networking efforts (which blogging here is)?  If not, it should.  Break your goals down by tasks that you can do daily/weekly/monthly to accomplish those goals.  Then, you won't stray!  See my blog on Setting Goals.

And of course, if there is ever anything I can do to help keep you motivated, let me know!  I'd be happy to send you a daily reminder e-mail - Did you blog today? 8-)

~Renae

Market 4 Real!

Jan 19, 2008 07:59 AM