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Working Magic on a Point2Agent Site

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When Petersburg VA real estate agent Mike May came to me for a custom Point2Agent site design, he was working on reactivating his real estate business after having spent several years focusing on his investment properties. Mike wanted his site design to encompass his use of "Amayzing" in various taglines, such as "Amayzing Homes" and "Amayzing Results".  He also wanted a site that would be appropriate for his children to use if they decide to join his real estate business.

I worked up several design concepts to "pay off" his "Amayzing" taglines, including an Indiana Jones theme, a circus theme, and a fortuneteller theme. I especially had fun with the fortuneteller theme, so I was thrilled when Mike (as well as his family) chose it for his new site. I also created a new logo for Mike, as well as letterhead, envelope and business card designs.

Mike has done an exceptional job with both writing his own content for his site as well as working with my copywriters to create more content. Before we moved his domain from his old TopProducer site to his new Point2Agent site, he had been averaging about 2-3 visitors per day. Since launch of his new site in August, 2008, his traffic has climbed to 20-30 visitor per day. And thanks to some nicely optimized landing pages with custom content, Mike's site has achieved page 1 position in Google search results for a variety of keyphrases, such as "Lake Chesdin real estate" and "Petersburg VA historic homes" while attracting buyer interest for both these niches.

Originally I was concerned that the fortuneteller theme might be too much for Mike's conservative Virginia audience, but low home page bounce rates have eased those fears. Instead, Mike's "amayzing" new site seems to evoke lots of smiles and chuckles. And hey! In today's real estate market, any excuse for a smile will do, right? So, if you need a smile today, visit Mike's site at MikeMay.com.

Web site design © Suzanne Stephens 2008

 

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Suzanne Stephens
Stephens Design - Battle Ground, WA
Real Estate Website Design

Thanks Bill! Yes, I specialize in customizing Point2 sites; that's all I do, full time.

 

Nov 22, 2008 08:13 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

A beautiful site!

Nov 22, 2008 08:43 AM
Jennifer Wilson
Agent Solutions - Calgary, AB
Agent Solutions

Hey Suzanne!

Another fabulous customization. ;-)

Nov 22, 2008 11:28 AM
Suzanne Stephens
Stephens Design - Battle Ground, WA
Real Estate Website Design

Thanks, Cindy and Jennifer!

Nov 22, 2008 01:36 PM
Stephen D White, E-Pro, ABR Cape Cod Real Estate
SDW Realty of Cape Cod - Falmouth, MA

Hey Suzanne thanks for the post. It looks like a very unique custom site! Looks like the Pro P2A website? Is Mike May on AR by the way?

Nov 23, 2008 04:37 AM
Suzanne Stephens
Stephens Design - Battle Ground, WA
Real Estate Website Design

Hi Steve -- Yes, that's a Pro site. (Heavy customization requires either Pro or Premium subscription.) I'm pretty sure that Mike is on AR.

Nov 23, 2008 07:54 AM
The Brewer Team - Benchmark Realty
Benchmark Realty - Franklin, TN

Suzanne - Good post on a great site. The statistics are impressive also. Good job as usual.

Nov 23, 2008 10:22 AM
Debbie DiFonzo
Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri - Lebanon, MO
Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate

Another awesome site Suzanne! I had actually found Mike's site before reading this post - I knew immediately it was you!  I never tire of your creativity.

Nov 23, 2008 11:22 AM
Suzanne Stephens
Stephens Design - Battle Ground, WA
Real Estate Website Design

Debbie, Elizabeth: thank you! Good to hear from you both.

Nov 24, 2008 02:51 AM
Marie Goodwin
Greenbrier Real Estate Service - Lewisburg, WV
Marie R Goodwin

Suzanne, That site is amazing you did a wonderful job and it is very unique.  I am with Point 2 and have read your comments on there.  I am enjoying Active Rain and the posts are great.

Dec 03, 2008 11:40 AM
Chip Jefferson
Gibbs Realty and Auction Company - Columbia, SC

My husband is good at this but you are great. I love my point 2. I will talk with you after the new yaer to help on some more customizations!

Dec 05, 2008 10:22 PM
Suzanne Stephens
Stephens Design - Battle Ground, WA
Real Estate Website Design

Thanks for stopping by, Marie and Laura!

Dec 06, 2008 04:18 AM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

You have created a visually impressive site, as well as it being very well laid out.  The presentation of this site is excellent.  You are definately good at what you do.

Dec 08, 2008 08:43 PM
David Width Jr.
Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Good Job on the site. Like everything about it.

Dec 29, 2008 06:23 AM
Suzanne Stephens
Stephens Design - Battle Ground, WA
Real Estate Website Design

Thank you, Troy and David!

Dec 29, 2008 06:56 AM
Suzanne Stephens
Stephens Design - Battle Ground, WA
Real Estate Website Design

Thanks Vicikie! this has been a very fun project!

Jan 07, 2009 06:03 AM
Gayle Balaban
The Best Spot Realty/Waterfront Real Estate/Ooltewah Real E - Chattanooga, TN
E. TN Waterfront Real Estate

Hi Suzanne  very nice work!   I am interested in a few specialty sites.  Can you email me and tell me how you charge?  marinabroker@aol.com

Jan 07, 2009 12:51 PM
Suzanne Stephens
Stephens Design - Battle Ground, WA
Real Estate Website Design

Thanks Marina! I'll be in touch.

Jan 07, 2009 01:05 PM
Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant
Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC
Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Suzanne..Nice job, thanks for sharing.

Cheers

Oct 10, 2009 06:28 PM
Suzanne Stephens
Stephens Design - Battle Ground, WA
Real Estate Website Design

Hey Fred, thanks! It's always great to hear from you.

Oct 14, 2009 01:30 PM