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So, I love AR points, I love the system, I love watching the numbers go up and keep track of all those fun things... but something I ar subscribersjust noticed and am soooo not too happy with (as should be everyone on the most subscriber list) is the fact that AR just bumped almost all of us! I was #27 on the list and I come back from the weekend to find I was #33. It took a few hundred subscribers to bump up under the 30 mark and now all of a sudden I'm 6 behind? But I noticed that no one that I was trailing or was trailing me is any closer either. I notice that AR has bumped their own up more.

What?

Why is this?

You will notice that AR now has four new blogs under their belt: AR inspiration; AR in the Loop; AR Contests; and AR Products and Review (which has no blogs as of yet) These blogs were no where near where they are today - way ahead of several of us working HARD to get there. Also- Our beloved Kerrie and Niki also jumped WAY up as well. They may have gotten their naturally but you know that AR automatically put the first four in there over the weekend.

If you're going to make to list, at least stick to the rules yourself.

Now, I love AR... but stop cheating guys... we do try to earn our place in the ranks and it's tough when the big gods shove us down a few notches.
ok, rant over.... :oP
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Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

All I know is that if you produce quality content for a specific niche(s), like you do Tammy, good things usually happen.  The rest is not worth worrying about.

Nov 26, 2012 10:48 AM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Marysville, WA
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Dorie, it's one of those random lists that Richard yates informed me of and now I'm a sucker for.

Cindy, only AR Members know but I'm only competing against myself and I love it! That's my competitive drive.. not just the points :)

Margaret, exactly! Isn't that neat!?

Debbie, oh I didnt' even notice that. How interesting.. hmmm./.. They should have them separate especially if they are going to blurr them. It does make sense though and I see that, but then don't make it a competitive list, you know?

Nov 26, 2012 10:56 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216,www.JeremiahNewman.com - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Tammy, I just didn't noticed until you pointed it out tonight. But, Anita is right, Keep writing all those quality content posts, SEO. etc, and your subscriber list will continue to grow.

Nov 26, 2012 10:57 AM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Marysville, WA
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Bill, exactly, and that IS what matters. Good content that people want more of. That means a lot.. We don't have people subscribing to a weekly newsletter on AR so this is our outlet for that. I think that means a lot personally.

Rob, that's awesome! We are always trying to get you up there!

Anita, but it's like someone subscribing on your personal blog that wants to know more about what you offer. I know I still have that amount of subscribers.. it never went down, but if you're going to make the list, at least play by the rules... otherwise, there's nothing to shoot for. :-)

Nov 26, 2012 10:58 AM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Marysville, WA
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Jerry, I'm not worried about the number.. but just like we like to be #1 in our area, I like striving for that spot. I will probably never match KAterina and AR in general but we all strived to be there... not gamed the system. It's my goal so to speak,,, instead of points for free account, this was my motivation.

Nov 26, 2012 10:59 AM
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services Inc - Gulf Breeze, FL
Buyers Agent 800-309-3414 Pace and Gulf Breeze,Fl.

That is very competitive indeed, but if you control the game you can win everytime

Nov 26, 2012 12:43 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

I had not noticed but if so then it needs attention ASAP.  We all play in the sandbox together and should go by the same rules. 

Nov 26, 2012 12:46 PM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

 

Tammy, it did notice the drop myself---I have been there long enough to see it fluctuate---but this dip did seem a little much---but I didn't pursue it to see who had gotten ahead of me.  We used to actually be able to see how many subscribers each other had---maybe that should come back :)

Nov 26, 2012 12:54 PM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Marysville, WA
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Joyce, glad I'm not the only one. I don't mind the system, but don't buck it if you plan on playing along

Thanks John. I know it's silly but it is the one thing I strive for.

Charles, That would be good then I know how far I have to get ahead,,, like the points. Took me forever to get above Barbara! HA... HEy I can't make the Dec 3rd event.. :( Too much going on that day

Nov 26, 2012 01:15 PM
Lanise Warrior-Johnson
Real Estate Brokers Services, Inc. - Compton, CA
Real Estate Specialist

I didn't realize that the AR blogs count in the ranking system.  Thank you for sharing and bringing awareness!  I am #16 in the Long Beach, California market.  I ahve been diligently participating in contests, blogging daily to increase my ranking.  

Nov 26, 2012 01:21 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Tammy.  What a bummer.  Rules are for everyone including AR staff.

Nov 26, 2012 07:28 PM
Bobbie Smith
Stroudsburg, PA
570-242-1891

Tammy, Rules are rules and they should not be changed without notification.  If you have worked hard for it then you deserve it. 

Nov 26, 2012 08:26 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I don't think AR makes the rules anymore....market leader's probably calling the shots....I'm waiting for the rule to change on hit 500k points and there's no fee!!!! hmmmm

Nov 26, 2012 08:49 PM
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Thank you for posting the new AR blogs, I wasn't aware.  I think I need to spend even more time here.

Nov 27, 2012 12:49 AM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Tammy, you will be missed---sorry to hear you can't make it.

Nov 27, 2012 03:22 AM
Bob Stewart
ActiveRain - Seattle, WA
ActiveRain Ambassador

Tammy,

We subscribed members to those blogs so they could be sure to be kept up to date. We completely overlooked the 'most subscribed' area of the site. We didn't mean to knock anyone from their perch there.

I have asked the tech team to remove those profiles from showing up in the 'most subscribed' area of the site. It certainly wasn't our intention to make those profiles seem more interesting than some of the amazing writers we have here. It was simply our intention to make sure that everyone sees them on the 'blogs' page because each of these profiles have different messaging intended to keep our members informed and engaged.

Nov 27, 2012 03:34 AM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Marysville, WA
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Very awesome Bob! Thank you for responding. I think its great that new members stay up with new stuff from the staff as they should be especially since they may not even know how to subscribe. But I appreciate the correction on here and keeping us competitive! It's why it works. :) THANK YOU!!!!

Nov 27, 2012 03:41 AM
David Popoff
DMK Real Estate - Darien, CT
Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct

Good eyes Tammy, sure AR will correct the ratings to be more fair.

Nov 27, 2012 05:40 AM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Well it looks like things are going to work out for the best Tammy.

Nov 27, 2012 04:47 PM
Liz Lockhart
Riverbend Realty, Cape Girardeau, MO - Cape Girardeau, MO
GRI, Cape Girardeau Real Estate

Tammy~I guess I don't even know how to see the list to which you are referring, but the competitive factor is one of the engines that drive AR members. That makes issues such as these important. Great to see that Bob has responded to your concern. The Law of Unintended Consequences reared its head, but it can be conquered!

Nov 28, 2012 11:40 PM
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