Hi guys, even tho I'm busier than God these days I wanted to stop by to say "hi" and give you a preview of some stuff I've been working on that will be out later this month.
One of the great things about ActiveRain is how it continues to evolve over time. That also means that some stuff I designed for you to use months ago, doesn't fit the new Rain blogs the way they should so...
I'm designing new blog graphics to fit the new header dimensions of the standard Rain blogs & the outside Rain blogs. Here's a quick peek at a few in the works...
The Rain Rocks
Think Green
Firestorm
Geometry # 1
Also, if you're looking for a new wallpaper/calendar to spice up your monitor for the month of June, here are 2 new ones for you.
June 2009 calendar download here
Lake Norman, NC download here
On that note I have to get back to work, later...
To save you some time, here are some of my favorite resources that I found on the web this week. Unless otherwise indicated, these are all freebies!
Make a "best of" list from Twitter posts... TwttrList
Topsy is a new kind of search engine, with a new way of looking at the Internet. Topsy doesn't think the Internet is a collection of documents. Or even a web of documents. Topsy sees the Internet as a stream of conversations... Topsy.com
TweetLister is a free service that allows real estate brokers and owners to take full advantage of the vast, wide-reaching social network on Twitter... TweetLister
Obsessing with Google PageRank by Mihaela Lica
Every time I write an SEO article I get a bunch of comments from web marketers who are obviously obsessed with Google PageRanks, so obsessed that they literally believe that PageRanks influence everything from rankings into Google’s SERPs to the overall online influence of a site. read...
The posts listed below are just a small sample of the news , ideas a nd resources from the past few days by some of the sharp cookies that hang out in The Art Of Marketing You group
- CRB Real Estate Brokers - Building and Supporting Hyper-Local Blogs Brad Andersohn
- Lake Norman Real Estate's June Calendar is here! Diane Aurit
- REBar Camp in Philadephia : Rock Stars of Techno Hannah Williams
- I don't want to go to real estate jail!!! Lee & Pamela St. Peter
- MLM, The Ponzi scheme and the Pyramids: They all work if you are the guy at the top! Todd Clark
- Referral Tip for ActiveRain Agents: Timely Response May Net You 15K Chris Olsen
- Tweet it up to google page 1 - Twitter and Google Juice Brian and Rita Burke
- Advantages of Using Your Own 'Buyer's' Agent Jo-Anne Smith
- Maybe THIS Will Grab Your Attention: Marketing Ideas You Can Implement Jeff Dowler
- An Incredible Brunch At Norma's (The Wordy C Margaret Rome Interview) C Tann-Starr
- Coming out of the Pocket...Profitability & Pretense Lola Audu
- Biznik: Business Networking That Doesn't Suck! Susan Templeton
- How Is Your Blog Like A Fine Wine? Pam Dent
- Staying in Touch with Your Sellers with Trulia Client Reports Missy Caulk
- Twitter Treasure-Trove... This is Awesome!!! Mirela Monte
- Multitasking Madness Can Lead To Messes Gary Woltal
- Are REALTOR.COM Enhancements Worth the Money? Fran Gatti
- Should a Realtor give closing gifts? Scott Larson
- Top Ten Mistakes Sellers Make When Selling Their Home: Greg Nino
- Real Estate Ad Reads "Nice Home, Nice Yard, Nice Layout... Andrew Mooers
- Internet dominance is only the first virtual step in achieving business success Richard Weisser
- Professional Courtesy between Realtors Stewart Penn
If you're wondering how to customize your blog , take a look at our group's guidelines page for tutorials a nd graphics that you can download a nd use on your Active Rain blog .
If you have questions about technology , blog design or building web presence , let me know a nd I'll try to answer them in a future post !
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Nice....very talented..thanks for showing us.
Karen... hi and thx. This is way overdue but I've been so busy doing custom stuff I haven't had time to update anything so... now it's in progress. ;-)
marti, you are such a great contibutor here, not a week goes by that I don't learn from you and get to read posts I have missed. (just sayin)
Missy... ditto and thx for another excellent contribution to the group. I just wish each day had 48 hours so I could finish my "to do" list. ;-)
Bonjour Marti - I just joined ActiveRain last month. I look forward to reading your blogs and your marketing materials. It looks very interesting.
Marti,
Thanks for the Twitlister tip! There are so many new applications coming out, and this looks like on that will be of great value to agents!
Have a Profitable Creative Day!
- Harrison Painter
Hi Marti,
Just stopped by to say "Hi" and take a look at what you have whipped up.
Hi Marti,
Haven't been on much but stopped by to say hello...nice new graphics.
Hi Marti, I just wanted to say thank you for sharing some great blog posts. I might not have come across some of them, and now I subscribe to several of them thanks to you.
Marti, I can always count on you to find out what I've missed from your roundup. And you're terrific, it's no wonder you're so busy!!
Marc... bonjour et merci pour ton commentaire, welcome to the group!
Harrison... no kidding, new Twitter apps seems to pop up each day.
Cynthia... hi there, same as always, creating stuff. ;-)
Neal... hi stranger, I've been kind of quiet myself, drowing in work, really nice to see you NB.
Heather... totally my pleasure, we have some amazing contributors here.
Carole... busy doesn't begin to describe things but it's better than the alternative. ;-)
Marti you are the best! You are such a giver. You will be rewarded many times over.
mARTi, You continue to amaze me with your creativity. We all know you have the same 24 hours that the rest of have but you sure know how to how to get the most out of a day. Thanks for highlighting C Tann's interview.
Beautiful stuff as always Marti ! ... thanks for being so generous :o)
Cheers mate !
Sheldon :o)
Thanks for the REsources, Marti. I guess it was only a matter of time before someone built a real estate application for Twitter.
Marti, I always enjoy yor updates and you are so generous with your advice, tips and freebies! Thanks for the BD wish at Face book, and I am really getting into Twitter lately too! I had a blast (as always). Have a great week my friend!
As usual your sharing is a valued resource and much appreciated. Plus it is easy on the eyes!
hello MarTi..I always spend so much time on your page..It is spectacular..thank you for the great new June calender..and all the great twitter stuff..and Topsy..and making me a sharp cookie
..You were right I LOVED REBar CAMP I am Recharged
Thank you so much
HelpfulHannah your friend in Philadelphia
Russ... it works both ways, I get just as much from you guys here in the Rain.
Mmmmmmmmmargaret... unfortunately I can't get more than the 24. ;-) Loved C's interview with you, looks like you had a blast.
Sheldon... totally my pleasure.
John... I'm not surprised either, the Twitter apps seem to a growth industry.
Russell... hi and thx, hope your BDay was a blast. ;-)
Dee... what a nice comment, thx so much!
Hannah... everyone seems to have a great time and learns a lot at the REBars, thx for sharing your pics with us.
marti,
I have never before encountered someone busier than God. Guess that means I should really pay attention when you take the time to post some great material for us!
Hi Marti ~ another post chocked full of wonderful information. I enjoy the desktops calenders - thanks so much for doing those for us! And thanks for the mention too! With everything you have going on - you still take care of us in the rain...
Irene... I should probably change that to "almost as busy". ;-) Thx for stopping by.
Lee & Pam... I have no choice, I'm addicted to the Rain even when I'm too busy for my own good. Thx for the excellent post, a great warning for those who weren't aware!
Very nice! I like these. I'd have trouble choosing! They're all so beautiful and unique.
One of my favorite parts of the week is reading your blog Marti - thanks for all that you do! Busy-ness is a blessing and a curse isn't it? Have a great week!
Lisa... wait till you see the surprises I have to go along with them. ;-)
Sheila... absolutely but I guess it's better to be too busy than not busy at all, have a great week!
Very nice Marti-and thanks for the recap..I haven't been playing on the rain much..and I miss it! :) Hope you are well and busy busy! The beautiful part is I am!
Nice job keeping the old posts fresh! Makes it interesting to watch - Thanks!
Mmmmmmmidori... too busy for my own good as usual, glad to hear it's the same for you!
Nicholas... the Sharp Cookie posts are highlights from the past week. Thx for stopping by.
Hi Marti, I appreciate the post as it pointed me to some great articles that I missed.
Have a great day,
Anne Rains
Anne... totally my pleasure, I'm glad we have so many sharp cookies adding their new ideas here each week.
Hi Marti,
Thanks for the great stuff as always! Keep it coming!
Kristin... definitely, more is on the way as soon as I wrap up a couple of projects.
Love the graphics-great stuff!
Renee... hi and thx, have a great afternoon!
Marti - Falling behind in my reading again. Glad I saw this one though. Bookmarked for later reading. Very busy here as well. thanks
Thanks for sharing and I agree with everyone else - You are talented! Have a great day!
One blog from you equals a week of research and learning. Thanks for all the great information once again.
Robert... really glad to hear you're busy as well, the trend for a lot of people has reversed. ;-)
Norma... thx so much, have a great weekend.
Sabrina... no kidding, which also explains why I don't post often. ;-)
Hi Marti! I'm with you on the 48-hour days!! Great information--simply overwhelming at this point as I'm swamped too! But, you do such a wonderful job of presenting some of the best writing here in the Rain, NOT to mention your amazing ART! You are SO talented, my friend!
BTW--have you seen that our NC blog is now active--how proud I am that you designed it for us! You are much appreciated!
Debe... I finally had a chance to see the new blog header live online, thx for sending me the link, it looks great! ;-)
Marti - Definitely like Tweetlister
Ryan... it seemed like a good thing to share in the Rain. ;-)