{"id":245,"date":"2006-04-15T16:41:12","date_gmt":"2006-04-16T00:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.ubertor.com\/?p=245"},"modified":"2006-04-15T16:50:35","modified_gmt":"2006-04-16T00:50:35","slug":"realtororg-pushing-agents-to-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ubertor.com\/blog\/2006\/04\/15\/realtororg-pushing-agents-to-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Realtor.org pushing agents to blog"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have been pushing blogs<\/strong> for quite some time, and now, so is Realtor.org. <\/p>\n

If your not blogging<\/strong> you should be. If you need help<\/a> with your blog or need help<\/a> setting up your blog please feel free to contact our customer service<\/a> team as we would be pleased to assit you in getting your blog up and running.<\/p>\n

Here is the realtor.org<\/a> article:<\/p>\n

Create a successful blog<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blogs \u2014 short for Web logs<\/strong> \u2014 are online journals that give everyone the opportunity to be a writer and publisher. Real estate practitioners use the medium to interact with their community and reinforce their professional expertise. Here\u2019s how to get started:<\/p>\n

* Understand what a blog can do for you<\/strong>. Blogs are frequently updated and blend personal opinions and fact with links to other resources. If done right, your blog will showcase your real estate know-how and differentiate you from other practitioners in your market. <\/p>\n

* Determine the purpose of your blog<\/strong>. Before you leap into the world of blogging, find your focus. Your blog can be professional, fun, or educational, or any combination of those. Define your blog\u2019s goal. Will it position you as the neighborhood real estate expert? Will it service your clients and prospects? Will it help you network with other real estate pros or with fellow hobbyists? <\/p>\n

* Select blog software<\/strong>. There\u2019s no shortage of programs that make it extraordinarily simple to create and update a blog. With no more effort or time than it takes to compose an e-mail, you can have your latest blog entry on the Web. Experiment with different software programs, such as Google\u2019s Blogger or InternetCrusade\u2019s RealTown Blogs, both of which are free.
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\n * Address the needs of your target audience<\/strong>. Think of yourself as an editor who must provide compelling and relevant news and filter information on your audience\u2019s behalf. For example, if your audience is primarily buyers, use your blog to deliver buying tips and information on properties just minutes after they hit the market. <\/p>\n

* Update your blog regularly<\/strong>. Create a schedule of when you\u2019ll add new postings, whether it\u2019s three times a day or once a week. Let readers know how often the site is updated, and stay true to your word. Fresh content will keep your audience interested and will help the blog rank higher on search engines.<\/p>\n

* Encourage audience participation.<\/strong> Ask for opinions and feedback on the issues you cover in your blog\u2014for example, \u201cWhich architectural style do you like best?\u201d or \u201cWhat would you like to see developed at the corner of Main Street and Forest Drive?\u201d Also include a \u201ccomments\u201d section where readers can post other feedback any time.<\/p>\n

* Jazz it up.<\/strong> Add dimension to your blog with photos, videos, and links to news articles, relevant Web sites, and your favorite blogs.<\/p>\n

* Use RSS feeds.<\/strong> A technology called RSS, short for \u201creally simple syndication,\u201d allows you to proactively distribute your blog content. It works like this: People who visit your blog\u2014and have already installed an RSS reader on their computer\u2014can click on a link you provide to have the content delivered straight to their reader. Make sure your blog software has RSS feed capability.
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\n * Arrange postings by categories.<\/strong> Your blog software will automatically sort your postings on your blog site with the newest content on top. But that makes it difficult for visitors to your site to zero in on the topics they find most interesting. Use the \u201ccategories\u201d feature of your blog software to organize your postings by topic.
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\n * Promote your blog at every opportunity.<\/strong> Create a prominent link to the blog on your Web site, include the blog\u2019s Web address in your e-mail signature, and reference your blog in all advertising and marketing materials. If you publish an article in your blog that you\u2019re particularly proud of, send a link to everyone in your sphere of influence. Be sure to have someone check your spelling and grammar before you publish. Errors will reflect badly on you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Wow, everything that we have, they are suggesting that you do….<\/p>\n

RSS Feeds – done, included long ago in our system
\nArrange postings by categories – done, a function that you can do with your Ubertor blog right now<\/p>\n

Now is the time for you to start blogging. Give us a call so that we can chat further about the benefits of using an Ubertor website. <\/p>\n

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