How To Create and Maximize Your ActiveRain Blog Post
The AR community has grown and evolved with thousands of new members, millions of posts, some really cool features, and great SEO and consumer traffic. Many of the members who sign up and join ActiveRain start off very excited and ready to Blog, but then find themselves stuck. We have many members who ask What Should I do Next?
Having a profile setup and then just lurking around the community, not knowing where or what to do next, seems to be an age old trend. "What should I Blog about?" "I don't have the time!" "I'm not a writer or blogger!?" and "Why Should I Blog?" are just some of the common questions and concerns I hear time and time again.
It's time to get some answers. It's time to get your "Blog" game on!
ActiveRain members have created a very powerful on-line resource for both members and consumers that is second to none. There is ton of information here covering a wide variety of topics and discussions. So where do you find out what makes the ActiveRain Blog Post different than any other Network or Blogging platform out there?
What tools and options are available and how do you use them? How is Blogging on ActiveRain different than blogging on Wordpress or Blogger? Do you have questions like these and are you trying to make cents sense of it all? In just one hour, we're not just going to tell you, we're going to show you. If content really is King, then knowledge about content and "How To" must be Queen!
What's taken years to learn (through trial and error) will be shared with you in a "flash" of time, if you want it.
Click Here To Learn How To Create and Maximize Your AR Blog Post
* The Blog Cycle and Purpose - Connecting All The Dots
* What's The Difference Between a Website and A Blog
* Finding "Your" Blogging Voice and Transparency
* The Keys to Building Your Blog Resourse Library
* Where to Find Unlimited Content for Blogging
* What To Write and Blog About and Why
* How to Create Powerful and Inviting Blog Titles
* What Makes Bad Content vs Great Content
* How to Generate MORE Traffic and Leads
* How to Track Statistics and Use Analytics
* Strategy on Using Keywords and Tags Effectively
* Why Achor Text and Back Linking Are Crucial
* Using Channels, Groups, and Topics as Tools
* What is The Truth and Power of the ReBlog
* The Evolution of Posting Listings - What's Changed
* When, Why, and How Often To Create New Posts
* Using Syndication to Get Maximum Exposure
* Understanding SEO on ActiveRain and Outside Blogs
The purpose of ActiveRain and this vibrant network is to provide a community atmosphere where Industry Professionals can network, have fun, learn from each other, share their knowledge and experiences, and grow their business via referrals, SEO, and Blogging. If you're new to ActiveRain, or you've been lurking around for months now, or you've left AR and now you're back, or maybe attended a RainCamp and you're just not sure what to do next, I hope you'll take advantage of this opportunity and join us. It all starts with YOUR Blog!
Important Note: This training is open to any and all members. Some tools and information we'll be sharing will only apply to RainMaker memberships. We'll explain the differences, and also provide you the opportunity to explore the "RainMaker" membership with no risk or obligation if you're interested.
EDIT 6/1/10 10:00pm
"Try This Link To See If You Can Watch The Recorded Session"
Hey Brad -- Can you start recording these for 24x7 playback?
Hey Chris - for this particular class, I may be able to record it and then send it to all those who attend or register. Thanks! :-)
Hi Brad,
I would love to be able to attend this but I have several appointments scheduled for that day. 2 of which I have been trying to set for a long time and I'd rather not reschedule. If I register can I get a recording of it or is this one that you will host again?
:)
Connective Realty - I'm sure we'll have similar classes in the future, but each is unique depending on who attends, the questions asked, and the topic details we try to cover. I wouldn't want you to register just for the recording, I'm not positive that it will be made available, but you'll find numerous posts centered around what we'll be discussing through-out the AR Network. One post you might find helpful would be How To Create a Blog Post for Consumers and Search Engines, and I'm sure there are many others too. :-)
The recorded message idea would be great! I will register and then try to get the recorded message later. Will that work? Thanks for the hard work!
Thanks Brad,
I appreciate that and I'll check them out.
:)
Brad, I posted something in the Newbie section with some tips on blogging, titles, font and use of color in a post...always trying to lend a hand to the new kids. I'll look in to you info more thoroughly right away thanks.
Brad,
Even though I'm an "old hand," I just registered. Always get something new (or something I forgot...) from these sessions!
Gonna try to make it, but if not I hope you can do that recording! :-D
I like the idea of recording it. We can listen to it as often as we want to.
Brad,
You list things that many of us who have been here for awhile would like to listen in on...
Brad, you're absolutely right about learning from trial & error. Long ago I learned stuff from you & others because we had no training! It's something that you should take advantage of if you can. I just went to school last week!
Tomorrow afternoon? Yeah, I'll be there. I'm always interested in doing a better job and Active Rain proves that together we are better!
Thanks Brad,
I have been doing this for 3 years now and I am always looking for tips to make it better. I will attend and have registered.
I'm all registered! Thank you Brad :)
I can always stand to learn some new tricks to optimize my blog. I can actually make it tomorrow, so unless I forget, I'll be there.
I'd love to attend if I'm able. A recoring would be great however if I miss it.
Patricia
I registered because I need it. But I totally expected to pay for it. You guys rock.
Brad...I'll echo many of the comments about recording the sessions and making them available for playback. It can be a benefit to those that register.
Take me for example...I just registered. I'm on "vacation" in Montana visiting my Mother, and I'm now sure how crazy she's going to be about me sitting in on a webinar tomorrow. I'm going to try....maybe I'll have to set my computer up in the garage? LOL.
Thanks for AR University! It's great!
Thanks for the encouragement and the tips. I think sometimes we feel we might not be too interesting or knowledgeable. But my thoughts are go for it, you don't try you will never succeed.
Brad:
Looking forward to it. I've signed up and put on my Google calendar.
Great content for this class. Just signed up. Whenever possible, I love to take advantage of learning all this in one hour as opposed to trying to figure it all out on my own. Thanks, Brad, for all the quality offerings!
This is like the old days of getting a booster shot. I need one and thanks.
Brad...
It's like cold water in a pool ... you just have to dive right in!
Brad-I look forward to it. Thanks for this post.
Thanks for this. It really helped me out, I didn't realize how lost I was before!
Brad: This looks awesome, but I am so slammed right now. I may register anyway, and hope to make a webinar out of it.
Brad, I just wrote a post about being true to yourself and finding your voice. What a coincidence! Definitely hope to be able to attend this ~ we can never get enough learning.
Brad-Thanks for providing this. I did register, however I have a meeting toward the end and won't be able to stay for all of it, but would like to get as much in as possible. Thanks again.
Thanks for the notice Brad! I am signing up right now. Looking forward to it!
Yes, someone commented that I'm not very active on AR, because I have 4 other blogs ... so maybe I can learn how to connect at least one of them.
Thank you for sharing this post, a good how-to is always welcome.
Brad
Thanks for the opportunity to listen to this webinar.
Just registered! Excited for the webinar--thanks Brad.
Seems like the more I learn. The more I need to learn. Of course there nothing wrong with learning.
Brad.. I bet you can guess what I'll be doing tomorrow, Tuesday when I have a few minutes to spare. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Brad, I think I could use a refresher too, so I'm off to investigate your links.
Brad,
There are a few gems in here that I want to collect for myself. I will block an hour and sign up!
Brad, Just registered. I always learn something new in AR classes. Thanks for making them available to us!
Thanks again for the wonderful information, I just registered, but it is already shaping up to be a crazy day. I hope to be able to attend.
Brad ... you are the same online, on the phone and in person ... THANK YOU for all you do ... you are a huge assett to AR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brad, as I was reading this post...I said please don't let the training be tomorrow....and IT IS! I will be attending a funeral tomorrow of a dear friend and will miss this training. Will you have it again or on video?
Brad, would love to be able to attend this one, but I'm all booked for tomorrow. Hope you'll be doing a repeat if you don't record. Love all your classes - they're always so chock full of useful inofrmation.
Brad,
Man, That's tomorrow and I absolutely can't do it, and I need all the help I can get. Can it be recorded?
Brad, I just signed up and I am looking forward to it. Thanks for doing it.
I second the comments regarding recording ARU and having it available in a download or podcast area of the site. Could be something available only to rainmakers eh??!?!?
Oh I am signing up and hope I can make it. As you know a Realtor's day doesn't always go as planned. I too vote with both hands for recording. Much appreciated.
The Recording option is going to be wonderful... Thanks for putting so much time and effort into OUR education:)
Hate that I will miss this one.. Will be on the road traveling today.... :(
Brad - No conflicts today (so far) so I'll be there! :)
I signed up!
I am so sad that I will not be able to attend. But I will be there for the next one! Looks like it is going to be great!
Brad, i just registered, but might not be able to make it. Will this be recorded for playback later?
Thanks, Bill
Get your blog on indeed Brad ! It works well especially when the momentum kicks in and the cycle continues ! As usual, phenom post !
Hi Brad...let us know where to find this and others you have recorded for 24/7 Viewing..I'll try to come.
Cheers
This was a good reminder. I always forget how much more there is to learn here in The Rain.
I would love to attend the webinar today but we are visiting family and have plans during the time of the webinar.
Wow! Have we met? Have you been here looking over my shoulder? You have me pegged. Maybe I should start listening!
Another Brad
Hi Brad. Unfortunately I won't be able to attend this one since I am meeting with a buyer who found my Active Rain blog LOL Active Rain Rocks. Thanks for the helpful webinars.
Brad-I registered, but won't be able to attend after all...if it can be recorded, it would be very much appreciated. Your info is always so helpful and very much needed. Thanks again and sorry for registering and no showing up.
Hi Brad, Recording for those who cannot attend is a terrific way to extend and enhance the AR reach.
I won't be able to make it to the meeting so I really hope you can record it and send it to those who have registered. I'm sure it has very useful information.
I read this just in time, just backed off my lunch with my daughters so I can attend. Then we will be off to Tepanyaki, hmmmm, for my middle daughters birthday!!! Thanks for giving this course, I know I will learn a ton!!!
I have registered before and could not access when time arrived. What do you need to do go to meeting?
Thanks, Brad. Great class. Concise but extremely useful. No offense to Steven Graham but this class should be the one required for all new Rainmaker accounts.
Great content, Brad - and well delivered. I enjoy attending the training whenever I can!
I really need this!!! Please record!!!:)
Wow, sorry....I just read this and totally missed the webinar. And, God knows, I need lots of help. I'm with the others.....can we get these archived so we can view anytime?
great post... here is another way, post your blog links, THAT ARE RELEVANT, on comments... HERE IS ONE, OF COURSE IT IS NOT RELEVANT, lol
http://activerain.com/blogsview/1670645/just-returned-from-a-memorial-day-weekend-barbecue
Akos - Just a quick note that it is against ActiveRain's Community Guidelines to include links in comments. If it is relevant and the author allows it then great but if not.....you should expect it to be deleted.
That looks like a good class. I want to start taking some this summer. See you al lin DC next week.
Thanks for all the great training you guys provide! It is EXCELLENT!
Thanks Active Rain for the wealth of information and resources!
Hello Brad, thanks for recording this. I had so many interruptions during the playback...I know if I attended the live session I would have missed tons of great stuff. Thanks! John
Help, Brad! 1.When I "Search" in blogs for my own blog, by name, it does not appear in the list. (It is "Jumpstart YOur Business")
2. When I just posted a comment on your most recent blog entry, my photo did not pop up on the comment.
and, thanks for all the info you post!
missy vanderbitl
Hi Missy - you need to be a rainmaker member for your photo to show in comments. The search tool will pick up your blog, profile, and posts, sometimes it takes a while to get indexed by the search engines. :-)
Here I come, bringing up the rear. I guess better late than never. Got some great tips Brad and was able to listen to the recorded version. Thank you.
I didn't even get three minutes into the video and I saw how you loaded a picture into a blog on AR and have since done that...less than 24 hours after posting on a blog that I had to try and figure that out. Thank you..will continue to pick up other tips and get better at this. For me...it was turning off my popup blocker for AR.
Mike - that dog gone pop up blocker will get ya everytime!! lol~ Thanks for the comment. :-)
Is this class offered again anytime soon?
Hi Dustin - I have an entire "Academy" dedicated to your learning and success! If you're interested, just let me know, I'd be happy to assist you any way I can.
Hi Brad. I am pretty new to posting and I was wondering if you provide the service of looking over a posting that is in Draft to offer your suggestions?
Thanks,
Rich
Hey Rich - This is something that Steven Graham from AR used to do for members but I heard that he may not be doing it anymore. I'd be happy to help you out any way I can. Feel free to contact me directly and we can see about making our schedules jive.
The link in the bottom of this comment will take you right to my profile page. All my contact info is there. Thanks. :-)
Hi Brad, the link above didnt work and neither did the "try this link". I signed up to "upgrade" my blog and now there on the left is a "my new outside blog" link, which I am working on setting up, and then there is the "Roberta Kayne's Blog"(upgrade) link. So I'm confused. Does the outside blog show up on ActiveRain? and what's the difference between the two? Is there any way that I can get a lesson on what I'm supposed to do before my free 30 days expires? Thanks so much! Roberta Kayne.
Hi Roberta - it must be your browser cause the "try this" link works fine on my Firefox browser. The first link was to a webinar which is over for sure. I'm going to have Kerrie Greenhalgh contact you, she is one of the community builders here on AR and she should be able to assist you with any issues you may be having.
If you don't here from her in the next day or so, please feel free to contact me firectly and I'll see if I can't help you further. :-)
Brad, found this by accident. Trying to fugure out how the points structure works, and this came up. The link didn't work. Is it on YouTube?
Hi Ken and Lisa - this was an online webinar which has already been held, that's why the link does not work any longer. The link in the bottom of the post goes to a recording I hosted on my personal site, it's not on yotube. You should be able to view it in any browser.
If you need some assistance, feel free to contact me, I'd be happy to help in you're interested. Thanks. :-)
I am excited to view your webinar as I need as much help as I can get to maximize my time and exposure online. I will be viewing it on your site! Thank you.
Very exciting news and informative post. I will have to look into this more. Thank you and believe that I shall be returning for more! :)
This was very helpful Brad! Thank You! The link to the recorded session at the bottom was excellent too!
Thank you Cheryl, I'm glad this was helpful for you. :-)
Thanks for all that info. Well done!
Thanks Wayne - enjoy!!