Your post proves that our efforts are appreciated, Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor ... and that they have a long life too. People see .. and gain .. from them long after we hit the "post" button. And gain in ways we might never have suspected ...
FEATURED IN BANANATUDE!

CONGRATULATIONS! WELL DONE!
Gene
It is often surprising to me how many years later I get calls from posts I put on AR about local businesses and happenings. I'm trying to figure out the magic formula :)
Those are some great stories. We will never fully know how large our audience truly is when we write on the interent, but over time it is definitely huge.
It is fabulous when there is the unexpected call when our informaiton is found to be useful.
Hi Kristin (: I just joined AR last week ~ guess it's time to upgrade! Thank you for sharing your experiences and how your posts connected with others.
Both stories were great things happening, and of course sometimes the people reading the posts ARE local, and you can help them!
It's so great that your blog posts spoke to those people. So glad you could make a difference in their lives.
That's wonderful to have heard from those people who read your blog. The localism posts seem to really pull in readers!
Yes indeed, our blogs are found and read all the time. Quality content is so important. Writing well and good SEO is the best way to get found.
I am always wanting the best outcome for everyone in this short life span.
Yes, they DO read our posts and I have had many, many calls regarding posts that I wrote years ago regarding events or restaurants etc... Just check your STATS to see how many have viewed your posts over the years. Thanks for your great post!
Kristin, Funny. I've received calls on very old post too! You just never know!
I'm always posting with "getting found" by buyers & sellers in mind. I make Localism part of my monthly plan theses days.
Mimi Foster
Colorado Springs, CO
Hi Bill Roberts
Amazing about the numbers and no rhyme or reason as to what makes the top scores. I think catchy titles help though! Thanks for stopping by an have a nice week.
Hi Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
Thanks so much for featuring this in the group "Bananatude". These events made me realize how important our words can be to others. Thanks so much Gene!
Hi Mimi Foster
Absolutely true Mimi and you are one of my favorite writer/bloggers at AR and also one of my mentors when I started here.
It is staggering how many people call years after we wrote articles so sometimes I have to think fast and hard what it was I said.
Aww, that means so much to me, Kristin! Thank you for mentioning that. And look at you being a millionaire! Congratulations!!!
Hi Chris Ann Cleland
Thanks so much for stopping by and for featuring this in your group "Bartender, Make it a Double". I appreciate your words.
Chris Ann Cleland
Bristow, VA
Hi Robert May
Yes so true and sometimes the numbers can be staggering.
Robert May
Lethbridge, AB
Hi Tammy Lankford,
Yes it gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling just speaking with both of these people.
Hi Alesha A. Wilson
First of all I must say "WELCOME" to Activerain. I bit the bullet and paid the fees but it is a write-off and it is true you will reach the outside world as well. Plus you can post on the social media sites and this is sure to get your phone ringing.
Thanks for stopping by and may your career soar this year!
Hi Evelyn,
I get the most calls from a market report with pictures that I did about 3 years ago but these were not looking for a real estate agent and frankly more important. I got so much out of my conversations with them. Makes you think about always being positive and never being negative.
Hi Debbie Gartner
I really like the way you worded it Debbie and hope I did make a difference.
Hi Gita Bantwal
Yes thanks for stopping by to comment and have a great week.
Hi Kat Palmiotti
I really like touching peoples lives and not just by helping them buy or sell a house. I like to truly help as in my previous career I came to the rescue many times a day.
Hi Janis Borgueta
Yes I think you are absolutely right. Have a great week.
Hi Sally K. & David L. Hanson
I sometimes write something and forget it until someone calls and asks me about it. I like reaching others! Thanks for stopping by.
Hi Richie Alan Naggar
You are such a nice and caring person and I am positive all your posts and books reach others. Have a great week!
Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor ...I enjoy you
Hi Susan Laxson
I like to do that sometimes and gives me a clue as to what subjects people are searching for. Good on a day when I just cannot think what to write.
Hi Carla Freund
No rhyme or reason and it is not always in regards to real estate.
Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
Hi Sham Reddy
Yes AR is a wonderful place with so many professional and smart people and sharing a wealth of knowledge to each other. I definitely became a better agent after joining AR.
Hi Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor
Yes I try to write articles that people are interested in reading and responding to. Thanks for stopping by.
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor - I was surprised to see some of my market reports with more than 1,000 views (yep, 1,000!)
When I meet a referred buyer or someone who contacted me directly, most likely they have found me online - on ActiveRain!
Kristin, this is excellent news to hear about you getting calls from your AR posts.
We were in Venice when i took the picture shown in my post yesterday. Great trip.
Our posts have a long reach. I'm sure many people enjoyed reading about Griswolds. And you made a new friend in the minister.
Hi Praful Thakkar
It is astounding how they multiply. Thanks for stopping by to comment.
I loved the Venus picture. Did you ride it at night?
Thanks for commenting.
Hi Pat Starnes
Yes, it was very nice to talk to him and I look forward to meeting him and his wife soon.
It took a few calls before I actually realized why I was getting calls about Boy Scout sponsored mulch for sale this Spring.
Hi Cheryl Ritchie
I get calls from some of my localism posts too. One of my big draws is the scrapbooking store in Redlands. It is a good thing they call me as they have moved and changed their name again so I always help them find it.
Hi Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor Yes. People DO read our posts. As proof just check out the "stats" button. When the views is over a hundred that means a lot of people "saw" your post. I have some that are in the thousands of views.
Bill Roberts