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Why Not Make Your Post a Summer Rerun? 

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Why Not Make Your Post a Summer Rerun? 

 

This is the time of year when most of the networks air reruns of their popular series. It’s a good time to catch up on shows you missed! 

 

After eighteen years on ActiveRain and over 7,000 posts, there are days I struggle to find a blog topic. 

Having series like Posts Just for You This Week,  Motivational Monday, Wordless Wednesdays, Friday Fun, and This Week on Saturday helps. But because I try to post every day, that leaves a few days open. 

 

 

Why NOT have a summer rerun of one of your posts??

 

~What about refurbishing a post you wrote that didn’t get many views or comments you’d hoped for?  Revamp your thoughts and add new graphics. Read what comments there were to help with content.

Go to your HOME PAGE>on the left, scroll down to TRAFFIC(STATS). Click on that, and on the right are columns. Go to VIEWS, click on it, and it will show you posts with the lowest number of views you've had.

 

 

~Turn yesterday’s post into today’s post by adding today’s perspective. 

For example, 10 years ago, I would have had a negative opinion on virtual staging. However, today, I would have a very different opinion. I’m all for it. 

 

~Update neighborhood and local events posts.

Statistics change as do events and neighborhoods. 



Something to remember: it’s not enough to copy and paste an older post into the AR Editor. Write a fresh one with what’s going on today. 

 

 

And…one more thing…just because you wrote it, doesn’t mean it’s been read.  

And even though we may have read it, it does not mean we’ll remember it. 

I’ve looked back over my posts, and even I couldn’t remember writing some of them. 



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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... I "refurbish" old posts all the time... especially localism posts and "special day" posts.

Jun 11, 2026 04:12 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker smart!!!   Why not...all you have to do is update the information. 

Jun 11, 2026 05:00 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib I'm a great believer in not reinventing the wheel! :)

Jun 12, 2026 04:14 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Sounds fun. great information to share with us here on the Rain. We can always learn from great blogs here. Bill

Bill Salvatore / Arizona Elite Properties #AZVHV

 

 
Jun 11, 2026 04:25 AM
Kathy Streib

GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore Thank you!!!

Jun 11, 2026 05:00 PM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Great Point Kathy!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

Just because you wrote it, doesn’t mean it’s been read.  And even though we may have read it, it does not mean we’ll remember it.

Jun 11, 2026 04:36 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Sham Reddy CRS It makes life easier. 

Jun 11, 2026 05:04 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Before I began trivia posts daily, I used to post an affirmation daily with comments. Have thought about going back and posting some with current thoughts, likely different from the original. Thanks for the reminder and nudge. Enjoy your day.

Jun 11, 2026 05:00 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin I'd love to read them!!! I hope you do!!!

Jun 11, 2026 05:05 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Sometimes I look back on my old posts and they need some updating. Maybe it is worth doing that updating and reposting. hmmm

Jun 11, 2026 06:07 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty Why not!!! I hope you do. I remember reading some excellent posts you've written. 

Jun 11, 2026 05:05 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I am with you - I don't even remember I wrote some of my older posts. So this is a great idea and I'm going to have to check out some of my less viewed posts.

Jun 11, 2026 06:13 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti I'm serious...I've gone back many times and had to read the post because I couldn't remember writing it. 

Jun 11, 2026 05:06 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - crrli.com. We are Lic. Assoc. Broker/Lic. RE Salesperson - Plainview, NY
We List/Sell Long Island Real Estate Successfully!

Kathy, Sometimes I go back and read some of my old blog posts and cringe a little!

Jun 11, 2026 06:13 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 oh yes...I've done the same. It's like going back to older pics of yourself and wondering why you chose that hairdo. 

Jun 11, 2026 05:07 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Kathy,
This is an excellent suggestion. I've reblogged some of my old posts and edited others, depending on the topic. I've found that having a daily theme helps. 

Jun 11, 2026 06:21 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams I agree about having a daily theme. and, the monthly challenges help too. 

Jun 11, 2026 05:11 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Thursday morning, Kathy. Thank you very much for your suggestions.

Have a great day.

Jun 11, 2026 06:41 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Roy Kelley Thank you. You are never lacking for topics. 

Jun 11, 2026 05:12 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Hmm, that is a really good idea for a series!  I always try to think of a series because it makes it easier to know what to blog about, haha.

Jun 11, 2026 06:43 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England the series, like your Where's Woody, help.

Jun 11, 2026 05:13 PM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Kathy, this is a brilliant idea for the summer months! It is so true that just because we wrote something doesn't mean everyone saw it, and even if they did, a good reminder never hurts. Going back to look at the traffic stats to find low-view posts and giving them a fresh, updated perspective with new graphics is a fantastic strategy to keep the blog active without burning out. Thanks for the great tip and the easy-to-follow instructions!

Jun 11, 2026 06:47 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518  Glad you liked it. agents have listings and monthly reports but they can only go so far. 

Jun 11, 2026 05:14 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Always a good idea to revamp a post and see how things have changed. This is a great idea.

Jun 11, 2026 07:24 AM
Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 Glad you like it!  You have some excellent posts you should refurbish!!!

Jun 11, 2026 05:18 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, I did that often, as many days I had nothing to write about.   I cannot really do that now, as many posts I wrote were about real estate in Denver.  

Jun 11, 2026 07:33 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Yes, I can.

Jun 12, 2026 12:18 AM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner true but some may read them and call you. You can still refer them, right?

Jun 11, 2026 05:19 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy this is a good idea, especially for Loan Originators to update past blogs they wrote on guidelines that have changed.

Jun 11, 2026 09:16 AM
Kathy Streib

George Souto oh my gosh, yes!!!!   There are so many changes, that's an excellent idea. 

Jun 11, 2026 05:19 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good evening Kathy Streib ,

What a sensational idea! You are always coming up with some excellent ideas and this is another one. I like revamping a post and see how things have changed.

Jun 11, 2026 03:48 PM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX awwww Thank you!!!   You have many posts you can do that to, as well as your local posts. 

Jun 11, 2026 05:23 PM