blogging august 2013
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Simple beginning st3eps to starting a blog!TRANSCRIPT
What is a Blog
A blog (also called a weblog or web log) is a website consisting of entries (also called posts) appearing in reverse chronological order with the most recent entry appearing first (similar in format to a daily journal). Blogs typically include features such as comments and links to increase user interactivity. Blogs are created using specific publishing software.
Why Blog?
• It keeps your website fresh-Google
• Easier to find YOU on the Internet
Rule #1 Anyone Can Blog
• Stop being Paralyzed
• Do you write your own ads for your listings?
• Your are not the next Ernest Hemingway
Step #1Decide on Blog name
• Namechk.com• Needs to be community or lifestyle
oriented
Step #2Decide on look
• Look at other agents• Get a new logo
(creativethunderdesigns.com)
Step #3What Blog Software?
• Blogger• wordpress.com• Wordpress.org• Activerain.com• Typepad
Step #4How does my blog get to
Internet?• Godaddy.com• Bluehost.com• Hostgator.com
Step #5“Clients know my website!”
• Godaddy.com-redirect
• Start fresh
• http://real-techguy.com/
Rule #2 Content is King
• Where do I find it?• What should I blog about?
Step #1Decide on Content Strategy
• What?• When?• Audience?• Purpose?
Step #2Decide on Time
• You?• Staff member?• Mobile?• Out source?
www.recake.comwww.socialmadesimple.com
Rule #3 Start Blogging
Amy’s Tips & Tricks
• Keep doing it• Spell Check• Drink the Google juice
Amy’s Tips & Tricks
• The 3 Tents of Blogging….
Consistent Persistent Content
Amy’s Tips & Tricks
• Real estate is Hyperlocal…• Think before you post
Amy’s Resources
• Realestatetomatoes.com• Diversolutions.com• Boomtownroi.com• Socialcrossroads.com• Hoopjumper.com• http://websitesetupguide.com• Mashable.com• Wordpress for Dummies
Wordpress Live Demo
Q&A Time
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