blogging august 2013

@amyoutloudAmyoutloud.com

amy@amysmytheharris.com

Rock your Blog

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.

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Phoenixrealestateguy.com

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?

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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

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Q&A Time

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