Have you seen the newest theme released today for your Outside Blog? It is called A Day at the Beach. This exciting new theme features a pictures of a beach & waves along the side. It also allows for a Header image for your blog. Below is a screenshot of what it looks like, or you can always visit my outside blog to view it in real time.
Remember, changing your theme is a simple deal. All you have to do is head over to your outside blog after clicking on the link from the left hand side of your 'my home' page. Once on your outside blog, click the 'theme' link up at the top of the page and select the theme you want to use.
If you don't have a custom ActiveBlog on your own domain yet, Brad Andersohn takes you through the step by step of how to get it set up. If you have recently signed up for the Rainmaker upgrade, your ActiveBlog is included in your upgrade so make sure to get it set up.
For information on how to sign up for your own Outside Blog, click on the picture below.
To see other new themes visit:
New Theme Thursday - New Theme for your ActiveBlog! Our Business Casual Theme
New Theme Thursday - New Theme for your ActiveBlog! Our Easy Going Theme
21 Themes to Customize your Outside Blog
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Great info for the outside blog users Jeremy. Thanks for the update.
Gary, this is one of my fav themes since I live at the beach :)
That's fantastic, Jeremy. So serene. I like it. I have to go change my theme now. Bye. (Thanks for your help, too.)
OK. I just changed my outside blog background. This works really well. I like the way the actual outside blog page blends into the background without blocking it out completely. It's so beautiful. Great job!
Jeremy...
If I weren't in love with The Lovely Wife's Crap-A-Rama I would probably take you up on the beach :)
TLW...ROAR!
I might just have to change...now that is beautiful! :)
If I decide to get an outside blog I will certainly remember this. Thank You
Jeremy,
This is pretty cool, I am going to give it a try.
Steve
Ooh perfect for Florida.
OK, Jeremy, rub it in! I live in the desert and long for the beach life again. I look at our beautiful lake everyday but there's nothing like an awesome beach view.
Hi Jeremy
Very good information for outside blog users. Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeremy, I just tried to click on the link to Brad's post to bookmark it and it didn't work. Just wanted to let you know:)
Sharon
Jeremy,
Changed into my bikini and went to give my OB a summer look. But I now have on my cover-up and a question.
How does one get a beachy photo header type thing?
Thanks for great info.
Hehe Irene- You have to have a photo of your own to design your own header :)
Blanton - Makes me miss the beach. Great theme for this season. Gosh, I need a vacation:)
So what's the advantage of having this outside blog over blogging like I do now? Alfred www.beachvillaresort.com
woot :)
Jeremy - Great theme ! For any new agent or any agent wishing to grow their business, the first thing I would recommend is to sign up to Active Rain and get an outside blog !
You had me ready to head for the beach. I need it to cool off just a bit first. This is the first day it has been over 100 all week. It's bad when high 90s is better!
I love the water so I like it too. Thanks for a new theme. I'm ready for the beach right now.
Jer,
There are many nice backgrounds for our outside blogs and this is one that tops the others.
Jeremy - I just love this theme and made the change to my outside blog. Living near the shoreline this theme is just perfect! :)
You live on a beach and I live by an alfalfa field...who has the better gig?
Oooo, pretty!
Your going to convince me to go with the outside blog yet!
Jeff
Visuals are so important to make consumers WANT to read and stay...
Jeremy. this is a great background... I love it... will have to make a change soon.
This looks like it might go well with my header. I need to go check it out.
I've gotta play catch up !
Hi Jeremy, I do love this theme. I will look into this. I am relatively new to AR, and am learning every day. I do love your theme, and great info! thanks again
Uh Oh! May have to go change mine now....
do you think my "beach" photos from Hawaii may have influenced Jorgen and the gang? lol~ ;-)
It was either that, or my header on mine that did it. Not sure which!
Perfect for summer! Wish I was there now!!!
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Cool feature...thanks for always keeping things new & fresh!
Hey thanks! I just made the change - it was so easy. Thanks for the beach design.
Sorry, I'm a moron. I had logged in as you Albert to see if you had the outside blog
Alfred,
You asked, "So what's the advantage of having this outside blog over blogging like I do now?"
I think the most prevalent one is the ability to have your blog on your own domain. The domain of your current blog is http://activerain.com/blogs/aharding
With an outside blog you could have your blog hosted at beachvillaresortblog.com (or any domain name you wanted that's available) if that was an available domain. Your outside blog upgrade comes with the the ability to register a domain name for your blog (as a part of the $19 upgrade price). The outside blog also gives you the ability to install google analytics and get some great feedback on how people find your posts. We do the heavy lifting on the SEO side of things and are making a very concerted effort to get our member's outside blogs to perform well in the search engines (although it doesn't happen over night). There are varied customizable themes.......
We have a component called RAINdexing (or Real Area INdexing). where pages are created on your blog with URL's specific to the regions you are blogging about.
Feel free to give me or Jeremy a call if you have additional questions.
LOL WidowMaker...
When I read that via my email I went as far as to click over to see who Alfred was and why he was answering Rain questions with such expertise :)
TLW...ROAR!
Jer, here for a week on Pensacola Beach, FLA. Maybe I can get a good shot to upgrade my header.
Check your mail. I like this theme and would be great if I was moving near you (which we are considering) Love the beach.
Thanks for the info Jeremy. You are always most helpful in your posts