Archive for the ‘About Blogging’ Category
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May
23
Posted by Larry Cragun
Monday 1PM PDT
I know what it is like out there….. agents are suffering, even in Seattle. I can help.
Are you - do you?
Curious, desperate, responsible? Looking to build for the long term? Need a short jump start.
I would like to become your advocate, be you productivity coach, agent, or management. I know our network can do that, be that.
Join me online, next Monday at 1PM Pacific Daylight Time. Let’s discuss how I can truly be your advocate.
Join me in the Go To Meeting .com format: The meeting number 764-879-269 is the code for both the conference call and the website login. You join me by both the link and the phone number.
Again, our focus is on making sure our agents do business both now and long term. We succeed as our agents close listings and sales.
Larry
Please join my meeting at
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/join/764879269
Conference Call: (218) 936-3885, access code 764-879-269
Meeting ID: 764-879-269
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May
07
Posted by Larry Cragun
The topics I will be covering Friday are: 5 minutes on Real Estate Shows. I was introduced to the owner, Jeff Turner, and told to use Real Estate Shows by Teresa Boardman. I took a class on it yesterday and my opinion skyrocketed. Paula In Indy West Undressed was the one that finally pushed me into signing up….. I will spend 15 minutes on Flickr 101. That leaves 10 minutes for questions as we need to keep this at a half hours.
Next Tuesday you have a special opportunity: The Real Estate Shows Class will be presented by Jeff Turner and you can attend on line. Click here to register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/378633430
I just made an arrangement for our company to get paid for selling real estate shows: The normal cost is $125.00 per year for unlimited number of shows. Your price with CiUn will be $120.00 if you buy it through us and we make a few bucks.
Again I encourage you to attend the class, you will see why 30,000 agents now use it.Lar
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May
06
Posted by Larry Cragun
I posted two articles and then went back on google an hour later to see where they would be on a search. I typed in ‘Burien coffee’ and burienundressed was on the 2nd page. I typed in Burien History and it was on the first page. That’s amazing, but I know you already know that.
Danita Jolly
RE/MAX Team One
PS: These are Danitas first two articles.
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May
02
Posted by Larry Cragun
1- It is a fact: The more you write the more topics and key words you will naturally be found on. Also, Google moves your articles forward as you write more. Jeniffer Allan started a month ago. She responded ok to one of my emails encouraging you to write almost daily. Yes, she kicked in gear and took our advice. Her area, Northwest Denver, is an area known to Denverites. I just did a quick check and she has moved Northwest Denver Undressed to the front page of Google on some pretty important short tail search terms: northwest Denver real estate, northwest denver houses for sale, northwest denver homes, northwest denver home prices. This is not to mention the long tail searches like “5280 safe list” which she published this morning and is in number one position on the first page of google this morning.
Thanks for those who have provided the feedback. It is important. One piece of feedback that is important is that we need to show you some effective blogging ideas so it doesn’t take too much of your time: Thank again for that. So………………….
2- Next week: Wednesday May 7, and for sure 2008 at 1PM PDT there is a ROCS sponsored on line class for those with marketing mature sights. To be classified as marketing mature your site must have at least 10 articles, 2 local links, and your community description posted in some format. Again, we need 24 hour notice to make sure the class has attendees and not too many attendees.
Things are rolling, more alliances and updates coming….. lar
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May
02
Posted by Larry Cragun
WOW - I just googled myself and NW Denver and you’re right - I’m WAY up there and the 5280 Safe Places IS at number one - I just posted that a few hours ago!!!
Yowsa!!! I’m inspired.
J
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Feb
01
Posted by Larry Cragun
This will be a work in process post. Rather than gather all the resouces that support agent blogging I will post a few and as I come across other points and links I will add them.
Some of you may already have the vision.
1- Agents that blog can provide information about their knowedge of Real Estate, their local market, and themselves that will invite online visitors to select them as their agent.
2- Blogs have better search engine results than a website.
3- Blogs that are focused on providing meaningful local content can link their agent website. This offers visitors the best of both worlds: A blog website that doesn’t overdo that you are a great agent, with a link to your website which is your sales piece. The blog is a way to drive people to your website.
4- The number one reason real estate sites are visited is to look at the MLS listings. Your blog can lead the customer to this service from you the agent. By not requiring registration for searches you welcome the client on their terms, which at first is always anonymous. Through the combination of your blog and your website services you build loyalty. If you respond to an inquiry promptly, the customer will usually select you as they have become your silent client.
Successful Agents are sharing their stories and opinions. Man if these don’t sell you, you are probably wishing you could go back to the days of no internet, only having listing books. Come back often as I will be looking for more testimonials, hints, and messages. Lar
TESTIMONIALS AND LINKS:
From A Top agent in Minnesota Teresa Boardman written for her friends blog, . Here is her blog
