A long established real estate firm in Charlotte, NC had been with the same website provider for many years. It was a totally custom built site and they were happy with it, at least for a while. Their old website company prided themselves on the fact that it was “a fully custom site” – they even did a custom Internet Data Exchange (IDX) for listings from the MLS. But then … [Read more...]
How Do I Promote My Business Website?
I recently got an email from a client of mine with the question, "How do I promote my website"? As I began to write a response to them, it became very clear to me that this is a great topic for a blog post. Keep in mind that the gentleman is a photographer so my answers are specific to his trade, but whatever you do, you can probably just substitute the photography references … [Read more...]
What is the best website for Realtors who want to blog about the Real Estate Industry?
I remember back in 2005 when Realtors had some extra cash in their pockets. I was selling back then too, and I watched as many agents willingly gave thousands of dollars and their 16 digits over the phone to some web company who promised their site would rank on page 1 of Google, get them tons of leads, and ..... wait for it ..... you Realtors know this one ...... ready ...... … [Read more...]
And a New WordPress Blog Site!
....4 Facebook friends, 3 new clients, 2 Tweetups, ..... and a New Word Press Blog Site! Aren't you glad you missed me singing the rest of that song! Well, it’s that time of the year again. I hope everyone is having a great holiday season. Things are always a little slower around here during the holidays and I decided it was time to give the company a present … a … [Read more...]
Social Media Experts – Buyer Beware!
Here's a video companion to a blog post I did several months back. The original post can be found by clicking here . . - ©2010 – AmazingVideoTours.com – All Rights Reserved. Amazing Video Tours is Charlotte’s Premier Real Estate Video and Photography Provider for Realtors, and other businesses looking to add compelling photography and/or video to their website or … [Read more...]
STOP Neglecting Your LinkedIn Profile – Video
LinkedIn – It is, perhaps, the stepchild in the Social Media family. It’s not nearly as sexy as Twitter or Facebook, and it’s foundation is not rooted in fun like the others. . Most people get a LinkedIn invitation from a current or old coworker via email, sign up, make a few connections, and NEVER return. Why is this? I don’t know for sure, but I can only speculate it’s … [Read more...]
How To Make Money Using Twitter
I bet you’ve seen this claim before … and I bet it never generated a single penny for you, until now! (Note: Sarcastic spammy-ness fully intended). . Ok, I’m having a little fun here, but most offers (to get you to pay) for a get rich quick scheme on Twitter, or get you thousands of Twitter followers in a short period will not make you money! Additionally, constantly … [Read more...]
Social Media Conferences – Why You Should Attend
I consider myself pretty lucky to be self employed. Even luckier to have the opportunity to attend conferences as I see fit. Having attended 4 BarCamp events in the last 2 years, RETechSouth in Atlanta earlier this year, and others, I feel pretty comfortable talking about what makes a good Social Media / Tech conference. I’ve attended many other traditional conferences as … [Read more...]