Okay, Sportsfans! Time to share the fruits of your homework!
Go ahead and post your Top Ten Lists in the comments section, then I will compile them and place them here in the body of the post.
I'm excited to see what you all have come up with!
Rich Jacobson
Whoops....jet lag! I had already posted on the other one before I read on down. Sorry!
My top 10-
Debi, Sure and make us lok bad by following directions and putting your top 10 in the right place :-)
Just messin!! Seems that we are all thinking along the same line.
Have a good weekend.
Funny Brande!
I got busy with a new listing and didn't post my homework until this am. I didn't look at the lists/comments on purpose... didn't want to color my answer... and only after I posted did I discover you two posted elsewhere! LOL.
From Rich: Debi gets 'extra' points for following directions properly!....hehehe
Okay, just so we're all on the same page (literally), here are the rest of your great Top Ten Lists:
Great Title - paying special attention to 1st 4 words for permalink
Keywords used naturally and OFTEN!
Great Content - Well researched quality content
Lists
Graphics
Links - reference Material
Quotes
Links - more information
Key points bolded
Call to Action
| 04/12/2007 | by Michelle DeRepentingy, Real Estate Broker | Delete |
1. Headliners...This is extremely improtant as your readers will see this first, needs to reach out and grab them.
2. Short Writing...You dont want to write 1,000 + words, when most people reading are doing so in between other activites, you want your blogs to be roughly 500 words or less. If you do have a longer blog, do an extended break...read more.
3. Content...needs to be interesting to those you want to attract and well researched. Quality will bring people back, not quantity.
4. Be Consistent... Your readers are looking for continuous articles. Whether you post daily, weekly, etc, you need to be consistent. Your readers will cehck back the more you write.
5. Personalization...When you write, it needs to be personalized. Dont write dry blogs, you need to put yourself into the article and ask for feedback. When people can relate to you, they tend to visit more.
6. Linking...Link to your research, link to other article of interest to what your writing about. The more links, the more information, the more irrestible your blog is.
7. Graphics... Just like listings, if you have photos people will look, if you don't your toast! LOL People want to be able to see something they can relate to.
8. Knowledge Of Area...Example, I am writing about our county. It is a must to know as much as possible. I will do this through, CIty Council Meetings Minutes (found online), newspapers, online articles, working with local business owners, and citizens.
9. Keywords...Using keys words is essential. If you use them, they need to appear in your content as often as possible, but not obviously planted in your article.
10. Have Fun... When blogging keep in mind that people are learning more about you than you might think. As long as your enjoying what your doing, the readers will sense that. Dont go out of your comfort zone on writing and write things that your not sure about. Write, enjoy and reap the benefits.
Ok, 10 was my own.
| 04/12/2007 | by Brande Bradford | Delete |
If there is one thing I've learned, it's that good writing usually flows. I always start with a basic concept, maybe just a title, and then simply start putting my thoughts down onto paper (or typing onto the screen). I can't allow all of these basic components to drive the process, per se, or to limit/hinder the more creative aspects of writing. I am a firm believer in writing passionately, from the heart, soul, or mind. For me, it's always easier to go back 'after the fact' and edit/correct my work, than trying to 'create' all the proper components as I go. Does that make sense?
One of my most favorite articles that I've written, "Letters from Jessica," didn't have a lot to do with real estate, but it came from my heart.
I guess what I'm trying to say is don't pressure yourself into having all the 'right' components in each and every post. It's important to be 'aware' of them, and to incorporate them when most appropriate. But to never allow them to quench the passion of our words.
I'll throw up my Top Ten later tonight.....good job you guys!
Rich,
First, "Letters from Jessica", what a heartfelt post. That is all I can say, I am speechless. Actually, it is post like that, that will make everyone stop and think for a moment. I will be touching base this week with my past clients, especially the elderly one.
For the rest of your comments. I too write off the cuff, I just dont have what it takes yet to do it as eloquently as some of those on AR yet. I know I need to pay more attention to several of the Top 10 Topics more, and will work on that once I get what I am thinking down on the screen. I am glad to know others write off the cuff, I am not the type of person who wants their writing to sound canned. I just want it to be me. I think.
Rich and Brande,
I agree with you Brande, Rich's post was very well written, and you can tell that it "Flowed" for him as he was writing it.
I try to write as if I am speaking to someone, the technique does require some editing when finished, but I find that having the "speaking" mindset helps things flow.
Rich, I am curious to know if you get yourself into a particular mindset or mentally "put yourself in" to the subject you are writing about.
true confessions
i do not know how to acquire pictures and how to add them
can you help please?
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