Archive for Realtor Tools & Tips
How to add the Google +1 Button to your website or blog
Those +1 buttons you're seeing on search results didn't make a lot of sense to me because how can you recommend a site you just found in search results without having visited the site? Now you can put the Google +1 button on your website. This makes a lot of sense. Here's how to get yours:
Add the Google +1 Button to your website
Copy and paste the +1 code snippet from Google into your web page.
Add the Google +1 Button to your WordPress website
Download and install the Google +1 Button WordPress Plugin
You can install this through your WordPress Plugins, Add New, search "Google +1 Button" Install and activate.
Insert the shortcode on your posts and pages:
Related Resources:
Google Plus One - How will it impact SEO?
How Will Google Plus Affect SEO
Use QR Codes to WOW your tech savvy sellers.
A QR code (quick response code) is simply a bar code that sends a mobile device to a specific website URL. So for example if you offer a QR code on a listing flier a homebuyer can scan it with their phone and the app will show the URL which they can open in a browser and/or share via SMS & email. QR codes can can also be used to send your contact info to a mobile device. (more...)
Are you ignoring your IDX internet lead opportunities?
Real estate IDX is a great lead generation tool for your agent or broker website but don't make the mistake in thinking it's a passive lead generating tool. While email updates are sent to subscribers automatically and it's terrific that visitors will receive your branded emails with the listings they want to see daily, it may not be enough to earn a new client. (more...)
A clear purpose for your website
The National Association of Realtors has developed a comprehensive web site with a clear message for a specific audience.
The message: Everything you need to know to enhance the value of your home.
Target audience: Responsible Proactive Homeowners
NAR had a huge budget to research their market (13 studies, thousands of realtors & consumers) and consulted with the best of the best and so on... This is what they came up with: (more...)
Ask questions to engage your readers
via: Problogger.com 7 Questions to Ask On Your Blog to Get More Reader Engagement.
I don’t care about you. What’s in it for me?
When it comes to writing engaging content, “you” is the most powerful word in the English language, because people are ultimately interested in fulfilling their own needs. (more...)
How to fix your web mail display problem: Godaddy & Secure Server Email
Some people are experiencing display problems when using the GoDaddy & Secure Server web mail interface. Here is the fix:
Open your web mail. Click on “settings” “display settings”
Click the “other” tab and put a check where it says “Use full-time ssl mode” (at the bottom)
And that should do it!
HouseLogic Beta
HouseLogic is providing quality real estate content for consumers. Adding value, saving energy, tax credits, 8 ways to do this and 5 tips for that. Here is a terrific resource for blogging Realtor's to get some inspiration. Just remember, you are taking inspiration, not copying an article that is already available. HouseLogic has a national audience, your audience is local. Only you can offer the best local real estate news, tips and advice.
