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We have a little experiment that we want to try with the ActiveRain Community!

ActiveRain Media TeamGoogle has been making a huge push towards the idea of "Author Authority" when it comes to SEO.  What this means is that Google doesn't simply want to serve up search results based on a person using the right keywords and other traditional SEO factors. Instead, Google wants to know if the author is an important person in the industry that people should listen to.

High Author Authority with Google will make your ActiveRain blog posts and other content rank higher in the search results.

To help ActiveRain members build up their Google Author Authority, we are launching an ActiveRain Media Team. This team will be taught how to leverage data gathered from the ActiveRain community to get printed in local media sources (newspapers, blog, and websites).

 

 

 

How Does It Work?

As we publish real estate infographics, survey data, and other consumer content, members of our ActiveRain Media Team will receive:

  • Training on how to reach out to local media contacts
  • Templated press releases
  • Graphics and embed codes to make our data YOUR data
  • Recognition on ActiveRain as you find success!

The end goal... when the local newspaper publishes our data, the focus of the story is on YOU as a real estate professional, not on ActiveRain.  Your presence in the local market will blossom and your Google Authority can grow dramatically.

 

Are You Up to the Challenge?

There is not a fee to join this program. We'll teach you how to do it and learn together through the process.  All we ask is that you:

  1. Commit to sending a few press releases as we publish new consumer-facing content (every 1-2 months)
  2. Report back to us when you get published
  3. Provide feedback on the project so we can all grow together

Join the ActiveRain Media Team and we'll add you to an exclusive list of people who find out about our upcoming data releases and get bonus resources not available to the general membership on ActiveRain.

 

Let's build up your Google Author Authority using ActiveRain!

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Morris Massre
Pembroke Pines, FL
Real Estate Instructor Broward County Florida

You had me at Authority.  Ok, I am in. I'm already doing this kind of stuff anyway.

Jan 28, 2014 12:32 AM
Susan Jacobsen
The Alliance Group Realty - Hilton Head Island, SC
20 Years Providing WOW Real Estate Service

Kris - well I'm in - nervous but in! Our local papers constantly use the same people to make statements over and over and they make sweeping generalizations or say things that are just not interesting. I'm looking forward to this - I also know from having chatted with some of our local real estate reporters that the way to get published is to send them not only press releases but to provide them with ongoing 'relevant content' - I think I just heard this somewhere yesterday :-)

 

Jan 28, 2014 02:23 AM
John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

I'll be on board starting in February. Presently I'm wrapping up the 2014 Jump Start Challenge. I only have 3 posts left and then I'm on board. 

Jan 28, 2014 10:03 PM
Anonymous
Carol Mayhew
I am taking this to a Masterminds Committee today that is just forming. We are sharing ideas on marketing, trends and any real estate issue. This will be good content
Jan 29, 2014 09:52 PM
#46
Jason Crouch
Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX
Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

This is a terrific idea. I'm in. I would love to learn more about this process, and I'd love to get published elsewhere. 

Jan 29, 2014 11:52 PM
Anonymous
Ellen Schwartz
I'm wondering if we need to be concerned about numerous RE AGents contacting the same media sources with very similar articles. I emailed this question in, but haven't gotten a response. Thanks~
Jan 30, 2014 02:30 AM
#48
Kris Neese
ActiveRain - Bellevue, WA
Mr. Behind the Scenes at ActiveRain

Ellen, your point is well taken. We debated whether we should open this up to anyone on ActiveRain or to limit it to a small core team and decided it was best to go for the open approach. 

There are thousands of local papers and regional media sites out there to pursue, but I would encourage agents to get an early jump and be first to market with their press release.

It is also a question of initiative.  Even though 3-4 agents in a metro area might "say" they are in, actually doing the work is a whole different matter. We are going to provide the tools and encouragement, but the final ooomph is in your hands!

Jan 30, 2014 03:05 AM
Anonymous
Terry Mathews
This sounds like a great idea, I'll toss my name in the hat. There seems to be far too many misinformed agents in the general population, knowledge and the sharing of information is the key.
Jan 30, 2014 05:25 AM
#50
Lisa Perry - NMLS # 276329
FHA, VA, Jumbo, Downpayment Assistance, Conv. - Fairfax, VA
Northern VA - VHDA, 100% Loans - Jumbo Loans

Sounds motivating, I am in.  This goes in line with my 2014 vision board.  "Focused"

Jan 30, 2014 09:47 AM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

I missed this post and don't want to be left out!! I"m signing on too.

Feb 10, 2014 09:12 PM
David Bailey
RCS - Fort Worth, TX

Did it.  I think this can be very useful as a lender and with working with my Realtor partners.  I talk about ActiveRain anytime I am doing training or a lunch and learn with Realtors. I'm surprised at the number of people in this business that dont' take advantage of all the free marketing opportunities.  

Feb 11, 2014 07:55 AM
Sheila Newton Team Anderson & Greenville SC
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - C. Dan Joyner - Anderson, SC
Selling the Upstate since 1989

ok. joined.. looking forward to the challenges ahead :)

thanks for everything.

Mar 16, 2014 01:57 AM
Kris Neese
ActiveRain - Bellevue, WA
Mr. Behind the Scenes at ActiveRain

Good news.. we have a new media kit available for the team!  Check out http://activerain.com/blogsview/4354358/agent-media-kit-hidden-gems to get the press release and other information to get published in your local newspaper.

Mar 25, 2014 05:40 AM
Mitch Muller - Charlotte NC Real Estate
ProStead Realty Charlotte, NC CRS SRES mitch@prostead.com - Charlotte, NC
Certified Residential Specialist

Really looking forward to this! Thanks for the link Kris!

Mar 27, 2014 03:27 AM
Christine Pappas - REALTOR®
eXp Realty - Willoughby, OH
When You’re Ready To Move, I’m Ready To Help

This is really cool that AR is doing this for us!  I've always wanted to do this, but never really knew how!  Thank you!

Mar 28, 2014 04:28 AM
Kris Neese
ActiveRain - Bellevue, WA
Mr. Behind the Scenes at ActiveRain

Score one for John Muessner! This is direct from our "Biggest Seller Mistakes" press release.

Mar 28, 2014 09:12 AM
AlonsoViro Vindas
Alonsoftd - Alameda, CA

I want to sign up too! EdgarZ Zamora maybe you'll be interested also.

Nov 20, 2014 07:34 AM
Edgar Zamora Quirós

Nice team Kris Neese!!  AlonsoViro Vindas 

Mar 10, 2015 04:00 AM
AlonsoViro Vindas
Alonsoftd - Alameda, CA

Maybe EdgarZ Zamora didn't read this, tagging him again

Mar 10, 2015 04:00 AM
BIPIN CHANDRIANI
RE/MAX ACE REALTY - Downingtown, PA
Helping Achieve Homeownership & Investing

Kris, 

This is article is of tremendous help to the realtor fraternity in establishing them as the neighborhood expert and real estate authority!    I have been looking for help on this matter for some time and accidentally came across this very useful information.  THANKS!!  Keep writing.

 

Apr 21, 2018 01:41 PM