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Quick Update: The tech problem in groups seems to have finally been resolved. Thx AR and to everyone who sent me feedback about this, much appreciated!

 

hi everyone...

 yeah it's been awhile since my last post. Even though I've been maintaining and moderating The Art of Marketing YOU group, the past few years have been crazy busy with new adventures and projects that didn't leave me much time for anything else, also...

 I want to thank everyone (in no particular order) who has kept this group alive with some truly awesome content including Barbara Todaro , Debe Maxwell, CRS ,  Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland , Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers , Pat Starnes, Brandon, MS , Joan Cox , Patricia Feager , Jim Paulson , Hannah Williams , Victoria Ray Henderson Marshall Henderson and so many others!

 Your on topic, insightful posts make our group worth reading even when I'm AWOL. ;-)

 

marti garaughty, The Art of Marketing YOU

 Before I start posting again, I had a quick question. Is anyone else having problems contacting ActiveRain or is it just me?

 In the past few months I've contacted AR throught their contact form, by phone and this week through one of their blog posts and also on their Facebook page but received no reply.

 Today I noticed that ActiveRain's official blog hasn't been updated since December 15, 2016, almost a year ago so...

 Now I'm wondering if anyone is actually still handling questions from members? Any feedback would be appreciated!

 Update: Thx to your quick and awesome help, both Noel and Robert from ActiveRain have already contacted me about the tech issue in groups, a fix is in the works! ;-)

 

marti garaughty, abstract art, ambient music 

 And to answer the question I've been asked by so many AR members about if I'll be coming back or posting again, the answer is probably YES! I've been crazy busy with...

- renovating my condo

- spending more time than expected on a new music project

marti garaughty, composer, pianist, ambient music

 

- and of course painting 

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 But I've been jotting down ideas for some stuff I'd like to talk about and share so as soon as I have time to post on a regular basis, I do intend to be more active on AR again. Later...

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marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...

@  JL Boney, III  Thx!

Jan 26, 2018 03:04 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Marti, you said you would be back, and now it has been a few months.  Hope you will return soon!   Thank you for the feature in The Art of Marketing!  

Feb 15, 2018 07:25 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Look forward to reading more of your work in the coming months and to seeing some photos of the renovations on your condo

Feb 15, 2018 10:23 AM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...

Joan Cox  and  Nick & Trudy Vandekar, 610-203-4543  Thx, much appreciated, will be back in the Rain when time permits. My life is still beyond crazy busy!

Feb 15, 2018 10:27 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Glad to hear you're busy, Marti - I hope it's a good busy! Same here - but, I'm loving every minute of it! 

Hope you're having a wonderful weekend... 

Feb 17, 2018 09:37 PM
marti garaughty

Thx Debe, have a great weekend as well...

Feb 17, 2018 10:18 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

marti garaughty - i love the soundtrack. It would be great to have playing softly while meditating.  I am happy to read that AR reached out to you and the issues with groups is being worked on. 

Thank you for all that you do with this group and for the AR community.

Feb 18, 2018 12:01 PM
marti garaughty

@  Kathleen Daniels  hi and thx! Re ActiveRain, several months later and the tech issue with AR groups is still not resolved, fortunately I'm not holding my breath! ;-)

Feb 18, 2018 12:35 PM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

marti garaughty - I read your comment to Kathleen Daniels and wanted to say, there are many days when I'm thinking, "I'm giving up on them..." And then I think to myself, thank goodness for people who I have connected with over the years who have stayed on this journey with me. It is obvious to me, the system on AR is broken. But I am thankful for the membership, people like yourself who makes me get up, sit up straight and write a blog post. And it makes me happy to hear from members like yourself and know that we are all doing the best we can. We are like cyber bodies, floating in space without leadership, awesome technology, and answers to our questions. And then, someone out there, some great member reaches out to us, someone who cares to stay connected because connections is what makes us whole and happy too. Best wishes to you on President's Day. I hope you are happy. Marti, never ever stop breathing! 

Feb 19, 2018 10:27 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Patricia Feager - I just wish Ben's vision played out. It seems that his focus is elsewhere ... and that's his choice.  We as a collective continue to stay here because of the people and the connections we have made here ... not the platform, not even the SEO juice. It's all about the people and the connections. 

Feb 19, 2018 11:04 AM
marti garaughty

@  Patricia Feager  Exactly and the never ending or never resolved tech problems are one of the reasons I haven't invested much time here in the past 5 years(other than taking care of my "little" group).


 Many years ago I suggested they move or upgrade the custom built mess AR has become over to a stable, WordPress based platform. I even volunteered my time and WordPress expertise to help but that fell on deaf ears.


 But as you said, many of us are still here simply for the great connections we've made over the years. Have a great day!


 

Feb 19, 2018 12:53 PM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

marti garaughty - You are wise! You recognized quickly things weren't going to change; yet you stayed with it because of the membership and the connections you made over the years. You are the most reliable person who is tech savvy and supportive. For that and many other reasons, I'm thankful you continue to support those of us who keep hoping for something that just doesn't happen. 

I wish you continued happiness, good health, and prosperity. Your creative self is truly authentic and appreciated. 

Apr 19, 2018 10:29 AM
marti garaughty

@  Patricia Feager  Tech issues aside, the best thing about AR is definitely the people and the relationships!

Apr 19, 2018 10:49 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Happy to meet you, marti garaughty.  Agree the difficulty reaching AR and as of late, I do not try any longer...believe no one will respond.  That part is frustrating and a little sad; however, the wonderful part is all the members I have met.  Good luck on the work on your condo..It is true that at times we all find ourselves sort of 'snowed under.' 

Jun 25, 2018 06:45 AM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...

Jane Chaulklin-Schott  Thx and nice to meet you as well Jane! I finally did get a response from AR but the tech issues still aren't resolved so... I'm just happy to connect with the awesome people we meet here. Have a great week!

Jun 25, 2018 07:26 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

marti garaughty - 5+ years is a long time. Do you think they are giving us a HINT? Something is off. It's almost as if we are self-managing.  But then again, who are the people behind the curtains handing out features? Are they other bloggers who won't or can't identify themselves?

It is such a mystery! But I thank God for people like you!!! You make me a believer. 

Thanks, Marti!

Jun 28, 2018 02:27 PM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

marti garaughty - 5+ years to not be invested is a long time. It makes me appreciate you even more. I thank God you're still here. Thank you for the feature yesterday. Sometimes I wonder, are we self-managing? Are other AR bloggers giving us features and we don't know who they are? It's such a mystery!

Thank you for being there for me and many others too. 

With sincere appreciation.

Patricia

Jun 28, 2018 02:31 PM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...

@  Patricia Feager  I know what you mean... I'm just happy to still be here for the awesome people and connections we make with one another. As for AR, I've given up on expecting their tech issues to ever be resolved. I might be wrong but I'm not holding my breath! ;-)

Jun 28, 2018 03:16 PM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

marti garaughty - No! No! No! Don't hold your breath! We ARE glad for each other!!!

Thanks, Marti!

Jun 28, 2018 03:59 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I was looking for your current posts. I hope all is going well for you.

Jul 29, 2018 09:19 AM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...

Roy Kelley  hi and thx, life is good. I've just been insanely but will be posting again here on AR very, very soon! Have a great weekend!

Jul 29, 2018 09:31 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello marti garaughty I wanted to stop by and wish you a Happy Birthday as I saw the post from my buddy Patricia Feager 

Have a great week ahead!

Jul 29, 2018 06:46 PM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...

Lisa Von Domek  hi Lisa and thx, have a great week as well ! 

Jul 29, 2018 07:01 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Marti, will be very excited to see frequent posts from you, you have a lot to offer the community! 

Aug 01, 2018 06:20 PM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...

Joan Cox  hi Joan and thx, it's great to be back. My next post is already in the works and will probably be out tomorrow ! :-)

Aug 01, 2018 06:27 PM