Tag Archives: blogging

May. 22.

Do You Follow Everyone On Twitter?

What a stalker I am…I mean following close to 2,000 people or twits which ever you prefer.  I know…I know..the experts say……You don’t have to follow back…and they are right!
But I did..I was an equal opportunity twit!
Today, I thought I would take a look at all the people I am following…its clear not a hot idea to just accept everyone…as a matter of fact..for some I know we would not connect in everyday life so why would I connect with you there?
I don’t mean distance…interests or lack of,   products and services that I will never use and most of all the lack of connection.
Then there are those that are banned already! icon smile Do You Follow Everyone On Twitter?

So today I won’t be following anyone new instead…I’ll be unfollowing some!
Do you follow everyone on twitter? I just wonder.. how’s it working for you?  Because for me it’s not…  That is why I do not use twitter as often as I should.  It seems too much trouble to have to wade through a lot of droppings to get to the good stuff!                           @ midorimiller

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Apr. 30.

How Do You Find Time To Blog?

It’s pretty easy when you enjoy it..when you fully understand it and reaped the benefits over and over again.  People ask me all the time,  how do you find the time?

Here are a few tips to keep the momentum going!

1.  Carry a pad in your pocket and if a topic, thought or idea comes to mind…write it down and take a few notes.  Sometimes those thoughts are forgotten because of everyday life.

2.  Once you have some free time and you want to get a jump start..put these thoughts into draft.  Edit at your leisure or when you have some time and post them.  I have about 12 posts in draft that are half way complete and if I have blog fog…I use one of those posts.  Trust me it happens so don’t waste good thoughts.

3.  Set up a blogging schedule…I like to post 2x’s a day if I can….once in the morning and once in the evening…or have a minimum number of visits works very well for me.  That means if my goals are to have 800  readers in a day between all of my blogs,  I might have to get  out a few extra posts.   Yes if you are blogging for business set some goals.

4.  Blog posts do not have to be just words, they can be a video or picture.   I like to post a wide variety so readers do not get bored!  I want them to stay.  icon smile How Do You Find Time To Blog?

The more you do..the better you become…the more habit forming it becomes and the blogging habit becomes a part of your work day.

Yes I sometimes have a very long work day but I know the rewards will be splattered all over net FOREVER!  Cached on the Web!

And you have to ask?  How do you find time to blog?

Well just like anything else in business its a juggling act….a juggling act that is scheduled!

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Apr. 26.

Top 5 Social Networks

These are the top 5 social networking sites…are you there yet?  If not..you should!  And if you are on other sites..well that’s good too!

1.  Facebook-one of my personal favorites

2.  Myspace.com

3.  Twitter

4.  Flixster

5.  Linkedin.com

My personal favorite social network….Activerain! icon smile Top 5 Social Networks

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Apr. 26.

10 Serious Offenses in Real Estate Blogging!

10 serious offenses that  occur in real estate blogging everyday..watch your back..your words are cached on the net forever!

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  • Talking real estate commissions-Sherman AntiTrust Act
  • Fair Housing Violations in words
  • Defamation of Character
  • Inaccurate Information without a retraction or correction!
  • Code of Ethics Violations
  • Real Estate Marketing rules
  • Libel
  • Violation of your own company policy and procedure manual
  • Corporate Violation such as using incorrect logo’s or abbreviations of company name.
  • Plagiarism

Ask yourself a few questions?

  • Would you say or do this to someone in the same room?
  • What would your broker say about what you write if you are not a broker yourself?
  • If someone googled your name would you be proud of what you have placed on the net?

Are you blogging for notoriety or are you blogging for business?  You might gain a few fans but you also may lose some..can you afford to any business?

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