Just Saying Hello

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billy mumyWow.  I really had no idea I had been gone so long.  I haven't written a blog post in quite a while, if anyone has noticed.  I stopped chemo for the cancer in my lungs in late December.  Then, I developed a cough in mid-January.

It was pretty bad and it was getting worse every day; I am still coughing terribly.  I try not to freak out, but I was pretty freaked out.  My husband took me to the Mayo Clinic and announced that there "is cancer in her [expletive deleted] lungs!!!"  He likes to take a positive attitude.

Turns out, I have pneumonia.  No big deal.  Ha!  Kind of puts things in perspective, doesn't it?  I screamed "kick ass!" into the phone when the receptionist called with the results.  She is probably still freaked out about the girl who was so happy to have pneumonia.  So that's where I've been.

I planned on writing a great search engine tip today, but I stopped halfway through and deleted it.  There are two techniques that I use that I find to be extremely effective and I've never written about them here.  I do have one or two SEO clients per month (strictly word of mouth), and I use these techniques for them. 

But I'm not stingy!  The problem is that I hold a number one position (Google) for a very important search phrase, using one of these two techniques.

As I was typing this, I thought:  What if the nine mortgage brokers beneath me-- for this particular phrase-- read my blog?  What if I go ahead and help someone who ends up knocking me down a few Google pegs?

I wonder what y'all think about this idea?  Is it smart for mortgage brokers or Realtors to write about their best SEO techniques when their competition could be reading and learning?  Would that be some cruel irony? 

Yes, that's a picture of Billy Mumy.  I don't know why I put it up.  Probably because I love Lost in Space.  Why isn't Lost in Space on T.V. anymore?  And don't you dare say it's no good...

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Comments (84)

Donna Paul
Keller Williams Realty Gold Coast - Dix Hills, NY
Long Island Home Specialist,All About Real Estate
Hi Karen .. I took your advice on changing my domain name or just adding a new one.. longislandrealproperty.com.. I'm so glad your doing BETTER... just take it easy.. we will always be here...
Feb 08, 2008 10:44 PM
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Keller Williams Realty - Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor Area Real Estate
Karen,  do not even think about responding to all these...just know you are in our thoughts and we want you to get better as soon as possible!!  We were all wondering how you are and keep building your strength!  We want you 100% by spring...I can't imagine how your family feels.  Keep up your positive spirits and keep fighting.  You have a huge crowd of fans pulling for you.
Feb 09, 2008 12:41 AM
Nancy Brenner
Referral Associates of Georgia, Inc. - Roswell, GA
Roswell Georgia Real Estate Agent

Yeah - what they all said before I got here re:SEO.  Would love to know your secret.  :-)  
Really am glad to see your post and hope you're feeling better, more than 2 weeks after you posted this. 

Feb 13, 2008 01:25 AM
Patricia Beck
RE/MAX Properties, Inc., ABR, GRI, SRES - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realty
yaay!  I'm glad to hear you are doing better Karen...I LOVE reading your posts here on AR!  Look forward to your next post and thanks for making me smile!
Feb 14, 2008 02:50 PM
Faina Sechzer
Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty - Princeton, NJ
Real Estate Expert - Princeton, Montgomery ,Hopewell, NJ
Karen -get better and rest. There are no competitors who can "beat" you, no matter what you tell them. You have a very special talent. I am so glad you are back to AR.
Feb 15, 2008 09:12 AM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Karen...so glad to see you back. Here comes some excellent advice TOO LATE.  Please see about a shot for pneumonia. 

We get our flu shots every year and have had one for pneumonia also.  It probably would not have been easy for you to get one with the chemo.  Maybe when you can it would be a good idea.

Please take care,

Kathleen

Feb 15, 2008 09:39 AM
Charles Dismuke
Amerifund Lending Group - Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs Mortgage Guy

Keep your secret Karen.  I wouldnt share it.  All is fair in Love and War.  And it is War for business out there.

Thats My 2 Pennies,

Palm Springs Mortgage Guy, Charles Dismuke

Feb 15, 2008 10:39 AM
SEO Expert: Michael George
Phoenix, AZ
Real Estate and Law Firm SEO
Thanks Charles.
Feb 15, 2008 11:07 AM
Candy Henthorne
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring Texas Real Estate
Karen - You have been through enough and need to think of yourself for awhile.  You also need to make a living so keep the secret. You need to make a living!   (of course even if you told it, it wouldn't mean anything to me)  I have about totally given up on any kind of website--have never had a call or email from mine.  lol  You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Feb 16, 2008 09:46 AM
Diane Aurit
LKN Realty, LLC - Mooresville, NC
Lake Norman Real Estate
Karen, I am so, so glad to hear you are doing better and are cancer-free.  You are one tough and smart lady, that's for sure.  Keep a couple of your secrets...you deserve them!
Feb 21, 2008 12:52 AM
Marlene Scheffer
Realty Station - Bremerton, WA
Realtor to Kitsap County, WA

Karen, I am soooooo glad to see you posting again.  I was worried...  I've been wondering what was going on and how you are.  Thank goodness for pneumonia.  Funny how our perspective changes, isn't it? 

If you feel the need to share the SEO serets, you can always email them to me! :)

Feb 24, 2008 07:03 PM
Sarah Eubanks
Hill Valley Financial Services - Oregon City, OR
Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public
Miss Karen ~  I would love your insight and knowledge, and while I would not turn you away if you gifted it to me, I would not feel comfortable just pestering you for it.  You learned by research and trial and error.  You learned by watching other people and activities of that sort.  Whatever you decide to do, it will be okay with me.  I will just have to spend a lot more time trying to be as smart as you!  :)  Good to see you are back and doing so well!!  :)
Mar 01, 2008 07:09 AM
Tina Merritt
Nest Realty - Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Real Estate
Any info. you have on SEO is greatly appreciated.  That being said, if it's going to possibly hurt your business - you need to protect yourself first.
Mar 01, 2008 08:14 AM
Anonymous
John Hurbon - Benson,Az

Hi Karen,

 

It's amazing that Billy Mummy went on to become the lead singer of GUNs N ROSEs.

 

John Hurbon

Benson,Az

Mar 03, 2008 07:26 AM
#78
Anonymous
John Hurbon - benson az

I am very glad you are getting better.

www.plantcures.com

has lots of health herbs, my friend Chris Gussa lives in sierra vista and is a Chinese Herbalist.

By Karen.

Mar 03, 2008 07:29 AM
#79
D. Bass
Ask The Underwriter - Atlanta, GA
Blog: Ask The Underwriter

Okay,

I know this blog is old, but when I read Horton hears.... I just had to see what else you wrote.  I was not disappointed!  I am now a proud subscriber.  You are in my prayers and I'm very glad you doing better. 

 

Mar 28, 2008 04:09 AM
Tracy Santrock
Fonville Morisey/Santrock Realty Group, Inc. - Cary, NC
Raleigh - Cary Realtor/Broker In Charge

Karen,

You are an inspiration to us all here at Activerain. You are incredibly talented and facing such a huge battle. I always think that women have more challenges and tolerance in life. Not sure why.

We feel and think of you often!

Jun 02, 2008 03:23 PM
SEO Expert: Michael George
Phoenix, AZ
Real Estate and Law Firm SEO

Tracy--- (shhhh...  I think the same thing about women.)  Seriously though, we do take the toughest lickings don't we?"  Thank you for your comment.  I am doing my best to beat this thing and I have all confidence.

Jun 02, 2008 04:32 PM
Anonymous
Not Yet Licensed

Hi Karen,

I read your blog for the first time tonight.  You are an inspiration!

Jun 02, 2008 07:20 PM
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Betina Foreman
WJK Realty - Austin, TX
Realtor, C.N.E., with WJK REALTY

As a kid I watched Lost in space all the time. All I wanted for Christmas was a robot of my own! Then I would be free of having to clean my room and free of homework!! If only!

:)

Oct 06, 2008 06:15 AM

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