Video is one of the best viral marketing methods to increase your exposure online. Here are a couple of resources to help you embrace the video medium online. After all, your clients love it when you make their life easier and what’s easier than touring a new property from the comfort of your home or [...]
As promised here a two more widgets to help you build your real estate business online.
Feedblitz RSS to Email: If you have a blog, this is an incredible tool. It allows people to sign up to receive your blog posts by email instead of through RSS. It allows you to use your blog as [...]
I’m willing to bet there are hundreds of useful widgets for the real estate industry and your clients. However I’d like to give you a list and explanation of a few that I think are useful (and most are free!).
Over the next few weeks, I’ll provide 10 resources for you.
Here are a couple to get [...]
I previously explained the basic concept of widgets and you might be wondering how to put them on your site or blog. Every widget is represented by a piece of code. This is a set of instructions telling the widget where to go find that data and keep it current while it’s housed on your [...]
Today’s Web 2.0 Wrap-Up is all about widgets!
It’s always fun to customize your site, and pick out different widgets that will draw in your customer, and provide them the information they are looking for, in an easy and attractive format.
I’ve found other real estate blogs that have done a thorough examination of several different widgets, [...]
As a busy Realtor®, it’s important to streamline processes and procedures. This improves productivity and efficiency. If you truly want to be successful, you’ll need to work smarter and not harder.
In fact, if you are still trying to do it all on your own, you must read this book. The 4 Hour Work Week by [...]
Now that we’ve gone over some of the major players in web 2.0 sites, and ways to use them, go ahead and get started. Remember, these sites should excite you about the possibilties of extending your sphere of influence. If you are feeling overwhelmed, don’t forget the key point…Find what works for you. You don’t [...]
Since I’ve been on the topic of blogs, I’ve received some questions regarding blog platforms. By the way, I love to get email, but feel free to post your questions directly to my blog. There are no silly questions and your inquires may just help others.
Anyway, about blog platforms. I personally use WordPress. I’ve found it’s easy to update and navigate. Plus many of the pros I know use the same.
Here are two more crucial blogging tips.
You’ve heard the Web 2.0 buzz. You know you should take the time to blog. It’s proven to connect you with prospects, create consistent client relationships and often ends up in more web traffic equaling exposure for you. Still, you procrastinate. Maybe you think it’s too technical? I cannot explain what is holding you back but I can tell you this. Blogging has changed my business. It gives me an outlet to share knowledge with you. It doesn’t cost my readers a thing and almost passively (at least after the writing is done) increases interest in my coaching offerings. Increased interest in this case, eventually equals increased income.
Real Estate Marketing - Blogging
Last week, we discussed the meaning of Web 2.0, so this week we will start to touch on ways to begin using Web 2.0 tools.
As you look at the many tools and services out there, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Where should you start? Which tool should you try first? To avoid spreading yourself too [...]
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
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