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Lessons from Jason Crouch.

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Internet Marketing Consultant to REALTORS®

I originally posted this short list way back on January 1, 2009.  However many new people have joined ActiveRain since then. 

Blogging seems to be different for each person, but Jason Crouch is someone I definitely learned from and admired. 

I hope you enjoy these six quick blogging tips!  If you ever have a referral for Austin, TX please keep Jason in mind.  He will take excellent care of your clients.

 

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2008 has been a year of change.  One of the biggest changes, for me, was finding ActiveRain.   

I'm an internet marketing consultant.  I'm always looking for things that work.  As part of my research for my clients, I've done thousands of searches over the years.  Earlier this year, I started noticing that listings posted to ActiveRain were coming up highly ranked on Google.  That's not easy to do, so I decided to learn more.  I'm glad I did! 

As a result of my research, I met the man who needs no introduction:  Jason Crouch.  Here are a few things I've learned from him so far.  

  • Be real.  Jason shares his real life experiences.  
  • Have fun!  Jason includes humor in some of his posts.  :)  
  • ActiveRain is more than SEO.  Yes, the "Google juice" here is important.  However, one of the huge benefits of ActiveRain is getting to know so many great people.  
  • Hook 'em with headlines!  Think twice, or even three times, before you post.  Read your headline out loud.  Ask yourself: Is there a better way to grab attention?  
  • Be consistent.  Blogging is similar to exercising.  Being consistent will bring the best results.  I see too many agents start strong, but then they stop.  Don't make that mistake.
  • Blogging is important!  Build blogging into your business plan for 2009.  Block out some time each week for blogging.  My 2009 goal is 30 minutes for each work day, for a total of 3 hours per week.

I have a lot more to learn from Jason, but I hope these six quick pointers will be helpful. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you!

Comments(19)

William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

WE miss Jason and his wisdom here  in the rain...He was a well liked person and had many followers.

Oct 09, 2015 12:18 PM
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Bruce,

 

The “Hook 'em with headlines” is so crucial but can also be so hard to do. What you think is a sure fire headline doesn’t get many clicks while what seems to be an ordinary headline gets a ton of clicks.

Oct 09, 2015 12:22 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I think most of us old timers learned a thing or two about blogging from Jason, but what I think of most when I think of is his Faith and dedication to God.

Oct 09, 2015 12:32 PM
Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

Bruce Brockmeier Thanks for posting the tips  --- sometimes we forget some of that wisdom.

Oct 09, 2015 01:15 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Bruce Brockmeier you are right - even today, these lessons are equally important, if not more.

And so true - ActiveRain is LOT more than SEO!

Oct 09, 2015 01:48 PM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Bruce Brockmeier ,  Thanks for bringing this blog back. I started after that.

Oct 10, 2015 12:03 PM
Alan Kirkpatrick
Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX
Alan in Austin

Bruce Brockmeier 

Nice post. Hey I know that Jason guy. lol Have a great week. 

Oct 11, 2015 07:56 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Bruce Brockmeier 

Nice choice for a reblog, I don't remember reading this one way back when! 

Oct 11, 2015 10:23 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Bruce Brockmeier Good advice is good advice even from 5-6 years ago.

Oct 12, 2015 01:42 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Bruce

Great choice to go back into time and re-post an older post. Great subject matter.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Oct 12, 2015 12:55 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for the blogging tips.

Have a most productive autumn.

Oct 12, 2015 07:56 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for following my blogs. I will be watching for your comments.

Suggestion: Use your blog settings to create an automatic signature for your blogs. Readers want to see your contact information.

Oct 12, 2015 07:57 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Good reminders from you - and Jason. :) Thanks for the follow, I've returned the favor. Look forward to getting to know you better in the Rain. D 

Oct 14, 2015 12:25 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

a classic.

Oct 14, 2015 01:40 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Bruce - those are timeless tips from Jason.  It is all about contecting, giving content, and being real.

Oct 14, 2015 02:55 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Bruce, These points are still valid today and thanks for sharing them again. 

Oct 14, 2015 06:42 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Bruce. Not familiar with the name, love the titles and will check out the blogs that he shared. They live on for sure.

Oct 14, 2015 11:16 PM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Bruce Brockmeier Thanks for like and being a follower of my blog.  I just returned the compliment.

Yes, yes, I agree with your post about Jason Crouch from Austin, TX.  I had the opportunity to meet him at ActiveRain meet-up in San Antonio in May 2015.  He is very down-to-earth as well as being very tall.

Oct 15, 2015 04:35 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Thank you,   I like it alot.  KISS system.  Mark

Oct 16, 2015 08:32 PM