Ever had AR indigestion?

Ditto what Sara Washburn said. You could call me tecnology-challenged but now I know a little 'html', definitely know how to export and upload and resize photos, and know lots of cool sites to try out. So I find myself making suggestions to people to help them come into the Web 2.0 world. Cindy, you are already ahead of the game just by being here :)

I do a lot of bookmarking when I am feeling overwhelmed by info. that I want to learn but don't have the time (or brainpower that day). Good luck!

Hey Cindy - had to put my congrats on this posting!  Well done in terms of asking a question folks are "hot" to answer!  SEO is always a great topic!  

So much so, I've had to up the dosage on my Prevacid. Been here since Sept. and there is something new everytime I log on. Oh well it will be another all nighter. 

AMEN CINDY!  I thought I was the only WEIRDO out there!  I feel totally overwhelmed some days.  I spend so much time trying to figure out my next step, I don't get a thing done and 3 hours have gone by.  That's it.........I'm going to try the margaritas!  Thanks for the post, I feel better that there is a great group out there willing to lend a hand.  I will keep going and just do one thing at a time.

Congrats on the feature.  I look forward to reading more of your posts.

Cindy,

I ,too, felt overwhelmed, until I remember Gary Keller's suggestion in hii Real Estate books: time block your workday!  I give 1 hour to Active Rain per workday. This hour includes reading, 'riting and no 'rithmetic!   And some days I cheat and set the timer for another hour!  Today is a cheating day!

Keep plodding or blogging!

Kathy Opatka Re/Max OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

I did the same when I joined.  I looked and looked around for hours and hours.  It was overwhelming! KM

Hi Cindy -- I felt the same way when I first started.  I found that, over time, it slowly sinks in.

Taking a topic, such as SEO, and then reading a bit on that everyday for a week or so, implementing a few of the ideas helps.  I also keep a 'to-do' list and log posts in there by topic and refer to them when I have time to further explore it.

Reading the top posts everyday is a true delight as well, as it becomes a wealth of information, that over time, begins to gel.

Happy reading!

Excellent question you pose, Cindy.  When I first joined it was a similar scenario.  There is A LOT to gain here.  I keep a word document on my desktop and plug in new ideas and tips I find here.  About once a week I go through and prioritize these tips and ideas by what will make money.  The rest is just dressing.

Cindy, when you figure out a way to digest it all that works, you can clue me in.  I'm on overload too.  Though, you're way ahead of me already in that you're blogging and you're a natural at writing.  Keep up the good work!

Excellent post, Cindy! How amazing is THAT to get on the front page of Active Rain in only 6 weeks!! WHOA! Am I green with envy or WHAT!?

I've heard about a terrific company that has some free teleseminars that may help you make sense of it all. Check them out at www.NewMarketLeaders.com

Cindy, Congrats on your featured post! I am knew to AR as well and I have found integrating time on AR into my daily routine has been a great way to absorb all that's offered without creating AR indigestion. Moderation and consistency will help maintain interest, expand your knowledge and build relationships. Keep it up.

Good question... like everything else let it settle... it all comes together in The Rain... can be overwhelming... I just try to learn one thing new each day.

Dear Cindy,

Just read the first line of your profile--Determination! You certainly have it!

Slow down a bit--learning curves can make you dizzy!

Congrats on your first gold star! I am sure you will have any more!

Cindy,

AR is admittedly so large now that it can easily overwhelm a new member. It actually is overwhelming even oldies, like me. Perhaps the way to go is concentrate on only a certain set of areas and don't even try to cover everything.

Digest to a point at your level of comfort.  I would suggest no more than 30 minutes a day.  Be patient and and you will learn at your pace.  Don't lose your focus of what is currently bringing in your business. i.e. Don't go 100% into AR or you will go bankrupt.  This is a means to learn, to increase internet exposure and to gain business.  It is merely one tiny piece of the pie.  It is not the pie.

Cindy you are hilarious!  I have been suffering the symptoms and it is nice to finally have a diagnosis.  :-)

Cindy:  Congratulations on your Featured Post and your Gold Star.  What a cool post... very nicely done.  I am sure this is just the first of many more to come.  With your degree of techie curiosity... I am sure you will know more about Active Rain than most of us in a very short time.  Again... Congratulations !