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With Brad's help I set up, swMOrealestatevoice.com

I have not moved all of my posts/content over yet but I was able to change my title and my description so I'm on my way!

Thanks for sharing the outside blog links... lots of neet stuff...

I just commented and included  my link as you asked and got a message that my comment was identified as possible spam.  Wooooo hoooooo!  It's about time AR added that feature.  No more worrying about folks spamming our posts anymore.  Thank you!  Thank you!

Brad thanks for the link love my friend. Love the new time stamp too. I am off the check out the other blogs:)

I love the outside blog.  I setup www.BocaRatonHomesBlog.com

I have had pretty good success in this forum.  Thanks Brad.

My outside blog is DiscoverColumbusOH.com  waiting to see if I get the message that Maggie got!

Awesome - I'll update this when I get back....

Thanks!!  Gotta run, I think I have a bite, or maybe even a fish on my pole...  LOL~

Since you were such a huge help to me in getting my header image problem fixed (thank you thank you!) here is my ActiveRain outside blog  MacombBuyers.com that I am dedicating exclusively for 1st time home buyers in my local area.

Brad I visited all the blogs...they look great! I meant to mention to you the other day that I think it would be better if the drop downs under the categories were in alphabetical order and not by the number of posts. If you go look at mine you will see what I mean. It makes it a lot more difficult for a consumer to find what they are looking for. I think being alphabatized makes it much easier.

My blog is PR3 already:)

Way to go Brad - well done - good advice.

:)

Brad,

My link is simple: http://www.billarchambault.com

What's happening with the photos on our comments? They seem to be disappearing as fast as they appeared.

Bill

ClubChaosAgents.com

We would love to be featured on your landing page and anywhere else Active Rain would like to park us. :-)

www.cheesemanhomes.com

Brad - Thank you for the examples to check out.  I am still learning.  My AR outside blog is www.destinrealestate-sells.com

It's great to check out all the outside blogs, and I'm glad to see the header has been extended.  Still wishing for the outside blogs to have skins set up the way we do our custom AR blogs.  They are so much more appealing to the eye, in my opinion.

DiscoverColumbusOH.com

Thanks for the great post. I needed to see what some folks are doing. This is a big help.

Tony

www.saltspringli.com

is my "outside blog".

I have to make it sing, though, and will be reading through how to get a header photo up there.  

Thank you!

Li

Brad --- not sure I am ready for an Outside Blog yet --- I'm still discovering all the great "stuff" withing AR.

Brad, I still have a ways to go on our outside blog.  I have not been able to get the banner to stick and need to improve my tags, but I must say it has been a great tool.

Liz, the outside blogs are mad cool. You'd be racking up parallel Google juice. Get a domain and go play. :-)

Li, just got finished peeking at your blog. ;-)

Tony, you should come out and play in cyberspace with an OB. You can do a lot with it. I'm having mad fun with my OB and Team Blog. :-)

I'm still super confused and am surprised I can't figure this out. I'm normally pretty savvy (am I allowed to say that about myself?) but pages aren't loading, banners aren't uploading, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Brad,

Normally pretty good at setting up new sites I have been stumped by the outside blog setup. Perhaps I will give you a call just to clear up a couple of things.

Really I did start doing it. Just did not look like your instructions that I had read on a previous post. So I probably need to be talked through it while editing. I am not an idiot and am fairly quick study so wouldn't take more tha 2-4 minutes.

I have to go and see if I can pretty mine up a little now that I see everyone elses.  Mine is a little boring, lol.  Here it is LethbridgeRealEstateBlog.com

My outside blog is http://www.blogeauclaire.com/ I noticed that this page http://www.blogeauclaire.com/about seems to outrank the actual home page. Is there a canonical issue with the links here? I don't know that I need that page and I have a toolbar PR2 for both of those pages. I personally wouldnt mind condensing the PR.

Does that make any sense?

Brad....this is cool. I still have to get my banner going and more. Love all of the new changes..;-) BUT, just one thought I have? I like more options for color. ;-)

Hi Brad - thanks for the link to my outside blog.  I just checked out a few on your list, they are lookin' good - I will look at all of them when I get home from fishing previewing some homes.

I noticed that I had to login on each one to make a comment if I want my profile link in it.

Brad - thank you for referencing our blog! I wasn't on ActiveRain yet this morning but your post showed up in my Google Alerts. I'll check out the other blogs as well. Have a great weekend!

Monica Ray

Thanks for giving us some great tips. Business has really picked up and I'm trying to keep up with the Active Rain..Help..it's a good thing but there are only so many hours in a day!

Brad... I just haven't had time to work on mine... busy and to many projects on my plate. I was hoping this weekend, but maybe during the week.  thanks for sharing this..

Brad - Great idea!  Mine can be found right here: www.austinscoolestblog.com.  Have a great weekend, buddy.

Hi Brad, My outside blog is http:www.szabosellsbroadviewheights.com. Slowly but surely it is moving up on the google page but I will take all the help I can get!

Brad - Here's the link to my outside blog....www.connecticutshorelineblog.com  I've seen many of the outside blogs you mentioned but will be checking out the ones that I haven't.  Would love to be featured on the landing page to help other members. 

Hi Brad, here's mine http://janiec.activerain.com/

one thing I would love to see on outside blogs under the geotags is counties.   At least in mine it does not show counties and many of my posts cover a whole county.  If I put them in a city, they might not be read and if I leave them in a county, which works in Localism, they just get put in my overall state.  Not helpful for having readers find all of my content.  And one other thing, there needs to be a place to put interesting content that is not necesarily real estate related, but stil want to be in a category, right now ALL of the options are real estate related (ie selling, buying, mortgate, etc.) plenty of my posts are general but helpful and I would like a place, even an "everything else" for lack of a better word, heading in channels.

But great job guys, really looking great!

Mine is set up and is at www.greatnevadahomes.net :-) Thanks!

Mine is messed up beyond repair. Lenn

Brad - you da man!  Thanks for all of your help getting www.gotham-realestate.com up and running!

Hi Brad - These Blogs look awesome!

Ours is @ www.NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.Com should you have any suggestions.

Alot of work in progress yet to go back to old posts and re-catgorize & include outside :0

Question- when you did the revamp, our outside Blog lost it's welcome message under the top photo (we already made sure size of the photo was smaller than recommended:)

any reason we can't get it to show up? it is still there & saved in the Information section ( when we are in edit mode)but does not show up live?

thanks

Sincerely,

Grace

Hi Brad, I have had my outside blog for awhile but some of these you've posted show some great additions and upgradeable features so I want to improve on my very soon.

http://thegoodlifeinaustintexas.com/

I plan to check in for more hints to improve the look and efficiency! Thanks!

Thanks for all that you do. I am certainly feeling the link love at http://SRVUSDhomes.com as my phone is ringing!

Brad, thanks for the love and referencing my blog!  You were a tremendous help when I was setting up my outside blog and I'm so thankful you are very patient!  I'm enjoying looking at the other blogs you mentioned...thanks for sharing!

Wow...I had no idea that many people have signed up -- I bet your servers are extra busy these days!

I clicked on them all,  Missy Caulk's would not come up on the link you provided.  The others all look really good.   I like Carolyn's because it has all of the recent visitors and stuff....   mine is :  www.janegrant.net.   Note to Lenn Harley:  I felt the same way but mine got fixed too!

Great idea

will leave love note for everybody

here is my outsite blog

http://southbeachesflorida.com/

Keep up the good work! All you do for us is so appreciated! Thank you to all involved!

My outside blog is:   http://blogaustinrealestate.com/

OK, just started it though!  http://RealEstateBuyMe.com/

Northwest Suburban Chicago IL Areas

Hey Brad - you always have the best ideas - Here's mine however it's still pretty much like it was when we started them - need to get in and see what bells and whistles you guys have added.

It's http://clearwaterhomescondosrealestate.com/

You are starting to make a believer of me in creating an outside blog here on AR. Need to study some of the others that are listed here and then make a decision. Looks pretty enticing, though.

Thanks for the post. I am using my active rain blog as my outside blog. http://activerain.com/blogs/kathleenkelly72

Brad, can I assume you mean an Outside Blog created here on AR? I have done so, but without some of the pizazz that I guess requires an Upgrade? I do have other blogs that I have created with WordPress hosted by Network Solutions which hosts my domains. I use the services of a Virtual Assistant that I found here on AF to help me customize themes and install plugins, etc. Then all I have to do is Blog away.

Is AR moving to a hosting model that is intended to compete with companies like Network Solutions or even Word Press? I am struggling with the "where to blog" more than the "whether to blog". Each WordPress blog requires its own username and password; I would love a Blog host that would let me manage my different blog sites from one single dashboard. Is this where AR is going?

Hi Brad,  We've set up our outside blog, www.LifeinNewtown.com.  For us, setting up our blog was easy and we have a whole list of subjects to blog about.  Thanks!  Bob & Richelle Ward

The "Welcome to the Club" picture of a blog looks a bit different.  Is there a link to that one as I like more pictures and options in the right column.  I have the free blog with my own domain and haven't upgraded yet because I have this question.  If I post the same content to the activerain regular blog and click on individual blog to include it there - wouldn't that bring the same "google juice" since they are duplicate posts or do I gain something additional by having the upgraded blog - when I post the same content on both.  I hope this is clear.

Thanks Brad,

Great advice and thanks for all the great advice.

You can view my outside blog at 

http://scottmauirealtor.activerain.com/

Brad,

Here is my link http://donsmusings.com/ let me know what else can be done to improve it.

Brad,

If you set up an ActiveBlog, do you also have to participate in the listing router?  If you don't participate in listing router, is the Find Homes button sold to another party?

Hey can I customize my blog, I was given one for a year (spanks fellas ) but I don't see where I can make it my own..or can i?  or shut up Konnie and be grateful for the bog :)

Hey Brad, Thanks for all you do.  My outside blog is

http://hudsonvalleyhappeningswithpaddypizappi.com/

Tomorrow is my one year annuiversary.  Look for a special post from me.

Brad - Here's my new blog (thanks for giving me the push to move towards it): www.sanantoniorealestaterockstar.com.  I'll probably change the theme soon as I just realized that there was slightly more customization available with the Legacy theme.  I may eventually change the domain name as well as it seems long to me.

Also - do you think you could convince the coders to make it so that "www." appears in the URL bar?  I know it seems insignificant (and is for the most part absolutely useless), but I like the look of the balance in a URL with www. in it.

Brad - This is a great idea, thanks for helping all of us technologically challenged get some google juice. here is my outside blog www.williamsoncountysrealestate.com

We are www.philadelphiarealestatevoice.com  .  We would still like to tweek ours a little bit.  Also, with our layout, similar to others you mentioned, it is difficult to see and click on the top menu as it gets cut off.  Would love to be added to your post !  ~ Chris and Stephanie Somers

Brad, I have done a lot of work on this blog. www.RealEstateWrapup.com

Brad - Thanks for the link love.  

FYI - I went to each of those listed in your post just to see the variety and WOW!  I'm so impressed.

Kathy

I am here BeyondBremertonRealEstate It has been so easy once I figured out that I needed to keep it simple.  I will be off to check out the others. Some of the franchise set ups are really cool. 

Don't forget www.JasonOpland.com and www.columbusrealestatenews.featuredblog.com

I looked through eight different AR Outside blogs and didn't see a single one with the EHO logo that's required by HUD. Not a one....

Thanks Brad.  This is great to see these.  Yes - the name is too long, but I'll point a shorter name all in due course:

Currently: http://www.SuburbanPhiladelphiaRealEstateNews.com

Still want to make some changes - but I guess that's a permanent thing...

Awesome idea, thanks Brad. 

Tom Schlotter

Connecticut Home Inspector
Connecticut Water Testing
Connecticut Radon Testing
Connecticut Mold Testing
Connecticut Infrared Thermography

OK, Brad, I must have a glitch here.

I have to log in on each outside blog to make a comment and be identified.  Or just type in my name.

I have had several comments on my outside blog - Anyone who comments on my outside blog is anonymous.

Did my credit card bounce?

Am I 86'd? 

Thanks for your help, Brad, for my blog at http://www.realestatestpetefl.com

I really like the addition of photos with the comments and also the date and time. I'm still not sure about the badges.

Hi Brad! Looks like my blog post got in your example from Club Chaos. The Link to my outside blog is www.lizettefitzpatrick.com Hope you're having some fun this weekend!

I guess the big question I have would be did this upgrade my original outside blog, or do I need to start over?  I have GwinnettGarageGuy.com that has been my outsode blog for quite a while. 

Brad, reviewing some of the sites, I noticed that there were no widgets on the right side bar.  I'm assuming that you can still add widgets to the outside blog (oh, what would you do :-) ).  At least, there's no widget overload on them, yet.

I also noticed a "search for homes" button at the top right of all the blogs.  Could you explain how that's going to work for those of us still considering the outside blog?

On another matter, I noticed in the new format for comments that the rain drip covers the first letter or two of the person's name making the comment.  Makes it difficult to see who's posting sometimes, epecially with a short first name.

Brad, these are the blogs that are 19 bucks a month that you are highlighting and linking too? I've heard that when your content appears on multiple blogs (same content) that Google penalizes you for that. Any insights on that phenomenon?

Ronnie, less than 10 is fine.

Hi Brad,

I was trying to set up my outside blog, but the input information does not accept Canadian provincial and postal code information. Is this feature available to Canadian AR members?

Brad...thanks for sending some love my way! I am never tired of receiving it! ....I have to say that I love AR and Rainers...WE JUST SIMPLY ROCK!!! Oh, BTW this pic of mine with the stamp looks like I have a halo - I guess I am worth it! LOL...

With smiles,

Bo

PS. Date stamp really looks cool!

I run a group blog which of course is an outside blog.  I'm still working on the group interaction but soon enough I'll have a few others sharing marketing related advice for Realtors.  Anyways, thanks for the ability to plug the blog and anyone interested in reading every now and then is more than welcome.

I've got my outside blog at www.LasVegasNeighborhoodNews.com 

One thing I've been a little confused about is if I should be posting the same post to outside blog & localism?  Someting about the localism post getting the google hit???  Any advice?

Hi Brad,  For me, the link to Missy Caulk's blog did not function.

I'm still working on mine, but so far am happy with it!

www.LivingLancaster.com

Would love some suggestions on improving it ~ thanks!

Hey Brad:  Please add me to your list!!  (And BRAD did help me get my stuff together for my OUTSIDE BLOG)

www.gainesvilleflrealestateblog.com

Brad, I've been SO busy with my Mom being sick AND work AND family AND blah blah blah :)  I'll call you Monday and torture you for some help.  Take a stiff drink and prepare yourself, lol.  I'm working on a fun header for my blog! 

Brad,

I'm just gettin the hang of this blogging stuff. I'll check out these outside blogs. Been on AR for about 2 months and LOVE IT!

Well I hope this is working for you and for them.  I've been working on it too, one of these days it'll be done...huh!!!  The one thing I know for sure is that it's never done.  It's always a work in progress.

Thanks for the inspiration or push...

My blog is at:  www.short_sale_expert.activerain.com

I am pleased to recieve comments and referrals nationwide from my AR blog!

Brad: As always, you've provided us with ideas!!! I looked at quite a few Outside Bloggers sites... Mine is a work in progress, but I like it.  Check it out www.katsaleslakearrowhead.com    

Brad this is something that I am going to set up very soon. I keep saying that I am going to do it but never do. Also I am going to do my listing router as well. Have a great weekend. Great post.

Brad, I am a bit confused about Outside Blogs.  Do you have to choose one of the categories that are suggested?  Also, from an SEO standpoint, how do they differ from posting a blog in Localism?  Thank you for any information you may time to provide to distinguish the Outside Blogging program from regular blogging.

http://www.PoconoLandAndHomes.com

What a nice way to recognize some folks for their work, Brad. And thank YOU for your help when I was having a problem a few weeks ago. Mine is CarlsbadRealEstateNews.

Jeff

I am in the process of making A/R my default blog. Have not been too creative with it but I have a pending sale as a result of a buyer reading one of my posts.

http:///.treasurecoastresource.com

Oops, typo in the URL: http://www.treasurecoastresource.com

Brad: Thank You for the heads up and the sample outside blogs.. I will give you a call on Monday as I have a couple questions and get mine set up.

How much to get added to your list Brad. we can offer you 2 homes for the price of one ;)

http://www.buyahomeinlancasterpa.com

Brad...

I would love to spread to the love to the AR friends I love on their outside blogs...they have come up with some great ones.

Brad you truly are great at what you do!  Loving you too, Liz

Brad,

Thanks for the list of current outside blogs that have been set up by AR members.  I will peruse over them and glean some ideas for my own as well.  Take care and happy blogging!

Thanks and my outside blog is www.TahoeHomesBlog.com .  I love AR, trying to learn something new each day too.

I be feeling the love!

Thanks,

www.LivingBeaverton.com

Is there a link to a posting that explains how setting up these outside blogs differs from the outside blog I already have (see http://mmegowan.activerain.com/ )? It looks to me the only difference is a unique URL address and the ability to categorize the posts. Do these new outside blogs cost money on a monthly basis, and what are the advantages over the current free outside blog?

www.JustRealEstateTalk.com

I would like more information on Blog Template designs. Mine needs more sprucing up. Too plain.
I would like to be able to add more widgets.

Bob Stewart was a geat help in getting me started with the new Outside Blog, but I need more assistance. It is difficult finding time to read all the different blog posts to figure out what I don't know and how to make the Blog more appealing when viewing it.

I have many posts ready to go, but I am spending too much time trying to learn/understand what I need to do to get a look I am pleased with for the Blog.

David Fialk, REALTOR

So far I'm loving my Active Blog!  My blog is about pertinent topics in property management and the rental market.   www.thrivingrentals.com  I haven't had many comments (although I'm starting to get some!), but I've had a good deal of hits. 

When I google "luxury rental market", "Seattle rental market", and even "rental market trends", my blog comes up in the first five.  I don't know how many people actually research rental market trends (I might be the only geek who does!).  It might only be the media when it's time to do a piece on the topic-- which is fine because I would love to be the go-to authority for quotes and opinions on the topic. 

I would love to know how I can use this blog to drive SEO for my company website though.  Can it be embedded or anything like that??

http://www.lauraslexingtonsc.com/Its ranking pretty well already. I agree I need some widgets and design options. I still need to do some more to it. But happy so far its doing well on SEO. Page 2 on most for keywords.

With Brad's help (and I really needed it!) I was able to set up my outside blog with little problem. I have moved most of my posts over to the outside blog now. Brad suggested that I resize my photos to create interest and  variety in my posts. I always thought that consistency in look or format was key but according to Brad, you have to shake up the look to keep people interested in your posts.

Here is my link

michellefinnamore.com

If you need advice on how to get started, please go to Brad's posts and tutorials as they are priceless.

http://www.judygreenberg.com.  Thank you for the link love!    I wasn't going to upgrade from my free outside blog, to the one that you minimally charge for, but I am so glad I did it.   The work that you are putting into this new blog is unbelievable!  For those of you who have a free blog already, you don't have to change your url.  You can keep your old one! 

I haven't started the outside blog thing yet.  I'm still trying to understand all the other new changes that happen.  Thank you for the information

Thanks for the help you gave me to setup my individual/outside blog as well Brad! I still have a ways to go, but it's fun being a "work in progress."

Brad - This is a great idea, and hopfully i ca help someone get a little better google ranking. here is my outside blog www.franklinrealestatenews,com.

Looking good guys! I'm working on tweaking mine:

www.EricaRamus.com

Any suggestions are welcome!

erica

Thanks for your help, Brad, in setting up my outside blog www.VenturaRealEstate-Blog.com

It turned out that I was attempting to get a .org URL and it needed to be a .com!

Brad, I'll just say Bob and Rich have been extremely helpful with Taunya's Bozeman Real Estate Blog...

www.lakenormanhomesbysandy.com --I know it's a little long but I am going for the keywords that I want. I am not sure what I am going to post differently though...I only have soo much content!!! I'll have to be full of it soon!

I need help, as I can not add my header/banner to the outside blog..thanks!

Hey Brad~ I love my AR outside blog! Getting some good results and still moving up:) So I'll add mine to the Virtual Assistant Category  www.RealEstateVirtualAssistantPro.com

Brad...

I almost set up my outside blog but to be honest I'm scared to go out of the Rain. I don't think cyberspace is ready for me :)

TLW...ROAR!

Brad -

I'm trying to find time to set up my outside blog.  I'm actually busy with real estate right now...unbelievable.  I'll keep you posted.

Thanks for putting this together Brad, I have a ton of examples of what to do on my blog now.  You guys are all so creative!  my outside blog is http://www.tahoetruckeehomesales.com/blog/ thanks so much for including me!

Kappy Mann - North Lake Tahoe, Truckee, CA

Hi Brad,

As always what you publish is helpful.  Thanks     www.sandymyrtlebeachblog.com

Hey Brad I'll take some link love for http://macombcountyrealestatenotes.com Already starting to move up the SEO ladder I LOVE IT

I have a so-called outside blog and need to get with you guys to super size it now that I have been annointed with the AR blessings.  Anyway, it's at www.mymauiblog.com in the meantime. 

Here's mine: Los AngelesRealEstateStaging.com . Thanks for the link love:o))

Brad, here is mine:  lisaborders.net 

I still can't get my picture to upload on it.  I must being doing something wrong, still learning.  I love Ar

Brad, Igive up. I just tried to use my old A./R blog, thought it would be easier. NO PICTURE, Only 3 of my blogs are archived, I,m still on A/R Blog. (I Think). I'm at http://saltlakecityhomesonlineblog.com/

Any help would be appreciated. Even a pat on the head!

Thanks Brad,

Always looking to improve. Here is a sample from the Commercial Real Estate category

http://iodicecommercialmichigan.activerain.com/

Brad is there a site that has all of this good information in one place or a number I can call.  I need some hand holding here:) 

Hello Brad - Great post! I must say there are some great Outside Blogs here.

I thought I would throw mine in the mix http://www.welcomecoloradosprings.com

Hi Brad:)

HI Brad, A late entry....My other Blog on AR is http://www.TheFengShuiVoice.com

Thank you for the link!

Hi Brad,

Thanks for all your invaluable help. My new blog address is: http://www.crescentcityrealestatenews.com/

Brad, you are so good at helping people like myself who are still learning something new about AR everyday !! Would appreciate if you could give my outside blog a shout out too- http://www.WindemerenewHomes.info

Thanks you guys for adding all your ActiveBlogs to this post.

I will be going through them all this week.  My goal is to try and add them here, or possibly create a new post altogether time permitting.

Also, Missy Caulks link has been fixed for those of you who wanted to comment on her Blog.

Lastly, I forgot to include mine in the list if you want to check it out:  ActiveBradsBlog.com

Gotta go help some folks get theirs setup today, y'all know where to find me if you need me.  :-))

Brad

You are awesome!........wish I had discovered you a while back. Thanks for all you do.

A work in progress, but check it out if you like: www.myletbridgerealestate.ca

Hey Brad, Of the 1st 6 blogs on your list Bill's opened but proxy error when trying a link. Jodi's opened as did Richards, tho his links didn't work. Bo's opened & 2 links (that I tried) did work.  The others- proxy errors -darn. Just FYI. They are probably working on these issues.

I fiddled with mine today, but it's just too difficult to add links to old posts, into my new posts. I don't have them bookmarked! My AR posts are all categorized and bookmarked. I don't even want to think about going back through all the posts on the outside blog, and creating another group of categories in my bookmarks.

How-to new home marketing blog for new home sales: newhomemarketing.com

Brad--My outside blog is www.MNRealEstateUpdate.com I almost hesitate to post it for the list because it still has the ugly header I put up when playing around with it months ago. Now everytime I try to upload a new one, I get this message:

Getting a bit frustrated trying again later with new graphics etc as it has been over two weeks. Doesn't seem like anyone else is having this trouble from the comments...Would love some assistance on this. Please! :)

Brad, Thanks for all of the tips, I'll take any help or suggestions with mine too.  I appreciate my new outside blog  http://www.my-lynchburg-home.com/

:-)... and THANKS, Brad, for the umbrella!

We just started our outside blog it was so easy. Thanks Brad for your help http://grandrapidsmichiganblog.com I'm looking forward to all the activity.

Brad, here is my link for my outside blog....

http://westvirginiahomesblog.com/

Brad, Thank you so much for the link love.  It was picked up right away.  I will look at all of these blogs now.  I am sorry I did not do this the day it was received but thankfully I have been really busy with real estate business!!! Yeah!  I am looking very forward to these blogs evolving, growing and getting more and more powerful.  I appreciate Active Rain and all that you are doing to help Realtors grow our businesses.

Hi Brad ~ Thank you again for helping set up my outside blog! It was such a pleasure speaking with you. You can find my outside blog at www.sellingrenoandsparks.com.  Thanks again.

Terrie

Thanks for assisting me in setting up my new Outside Blog - truly appreciate all you do for the community.  I tweaked the banner and got it working.  Here is my link:  http://metrodetroit-homes.com/

Cathy

Thanks for the Link Love! Here's my blog link: http://www.southfloridaluxuryrealestateblog.com/ I would like to add my name below my header and am having a challenge doing so...can you please tell me how to.

Thanx-a-mill,

-Tiffany

Tiffany - you can upload a custom header or banner using the "customize" link on the toolbar of your outside blog.  There isn't a space for text below the header currently.  Maybe add your name to the banner?  You can also experiment with different themes.

Thanks for the list, Brad. I am more than happy to share comments.  These are some great blogs!

Many thanks Brad for all of your help in setting up my new outside blog, www.metrowestareablog.com

I am looking forward to continuing to use this site and contributing more and more :)

Hi Brad!  After getting several other members' going on their new outside blog, I finally was able to get my own tweaked like I wanted to!  FINALLY!  I just didn't have time to focus on my own and as it turned out, it was as simple as I was telling everyone else!!  LOL

Anyway, mine is www.WeBlogCharlotte.com

And, I am WIDE open to suggestions!!  Have a wonderful weekend...

Mine is up- but a little disorganized as I have not had time yet to tidy up the categories...or to really do anything different with it -Good to be busy but there is just not enough time in a day sometimes!   it is www.BelfairWaRealEstate.com

OH MY Gosh, I just reread your post and realized you referenced ME, little ol me, in this post!  Thank you so much! 

I've got my domain set at http://www.lancasterpahomes.info/.  Haven't seen any movement on google for it yet.

Here's the Prudential Ambassador Team Blog:  http://www.BloggingOmaha.com

And thank you, Brad, for your help with this!

Thanks Brad, I have been working diligently to get my blog up the ladder in google.  This is really fascinating stuff!  I'm at http://www.rosevillecahomesforsaleblog.com/.  

http://www.buyahomeinlancasterpa.com

Here ya go, Brad:  http://BloggingArizonaRealEstate.com/

I have lots of work yet to do, but the little bugger is at least up and running now.

Any chance of getting a big fat Contact Me button or Email Me link at the top of the side bar?

Thank you!

Randy -I like the idea of a contact or "email me" on the outside blogs, I'm sure it's coming or something similar. Thanks for including a link to your Blog as well, we are getting quite a few responses here, looks like I'm gonna have my work cut out for me...  like I don't already!!  lol~  :-))

here is my link - thank - http://searchcharlestonfollybeachschomes.com/

Here is my link --

http://www.orlandorealtynotepad.com/

Here is my link, Brad. And I can't wait for the CONTACT ME button. :)

http://landparkblog.com

Thank you for the link love to our Groups Premiere Blog, Brad .......... So far so good...but some of the invited contributors just do not seem to get it....... they are not contributing......

I think a group e-mail will do the trick.......

=-)

Brad - The Activerain Network is not letting me make comments to members blogs 3-3-2009

Here's the link to my new outside blog, Brad: http://patstarnessnippets.com Thanks for your help today!

Hi Brad - Thanks for all your help and here's my link:

www.Titusville-FL-Real-Estate.com

I took the plunge, Brad.  Thanks for all of your time this morning.

www.scottsdalehousepeddler.com

Paul - it was awesome finally getting to talk to you in person.  You're really not such a bad guy after-all!  ROFL!~ 

Your Blog is stellar my friend, and I'm looking forward to any and all your success stories that come out of it.  Remember those hyper-links and the google talk we discussed, I think you'll find them to be most valuable..... if you know what I mean!!  (wink wink) 

Luv ya man!  Thanks for linking it up here.  :-)

Hi Brad - thanks for your continuing help to all of us in AR.  Here is my outside blog = http://real-estate-blogonline.com/  -- and thanks so much from all of us.  Bob

Thank you so much Brad - I enjoyed talking with you today. I learned so much in such a short time!!! I finally decided on the outside blog name... and... it is... http://www.realestateinnorthwestarkansas.com/

Super awesome new feature! 

Hi Brad...Thanks for you Help today on the Phone.

Here's my outside Blog  www.victoriarealestatevoice.com

Cheers, thanks again :O))

http://www.LosAngelesRealEstateStaging.com

OK, Lets try this again: LosAngelesRealEstateStaging.com

Brad,

How about some link-love to www.OmahaHomesforSaleBlog.com?

Hi Brad!
I am so impressed with the creativity of the Rain members!  Here's my creation:
www.thoughtsideasandgiggles.com

Brad, thanks for helping me through the process.  I am young again.  A big hug to you and the AR team!  How about a little love to www.fortwaynestoprealtor.com  I can even remember that one:-) 

Thanks Brad - As always, great info.

Here's a link to my outside blog:

http://www.colorado-rain.com/

Brad - As usual a little late getting here but here's our team site :http://www.pascackvalleyrealestateblogs.com/

Very cool. I'm still learning. Bob{Robert} H. here.....

I have 2 to share:

www.vancouver-wa-realestate.com

www.green-go.info

Thanks for a great post!

Here you go:

www.EastContraCostaCountyHomes.com

"Overwhelmed" is the word that comes to mind. Dropping down the rabbit also comes to mind. There are so many links--and GREATones, at that--that I am turning into a packrat of links/blogs/ and other assorted helps. Just call me Alice (in Wonderland).

www.jbrefinance.com

Sherry - just keep following the yellow brick road!  :-))

Brad I think I'm starting to get this stuff...but have so much to learn. I'm sorry I heard about this too late.  When is the next one? 

My outsdie blog is at least up www.TrustedREALTORinPhoenix.com 

I've asked how to set up my name etc in comments but nobody seems to know how.  Please advise!

Active Rain Rocks......and so do all you guys!

PS  I got my first client yesterday from AR!!!!!!!

Anna Banana, Phoenix,AZ

Anna - By George I think you are getting this stuff now...   lol~  That's great!  Why don't you give me a call on Monday and I can help walk you thru any issues and answer any questions that you may have.  Have a great weekend. :-)

Hi Brad, Thanks for the help and I am doing the webinar this evening and tomorrow in case I need it twice, LOL.  My link: www.TheVoiceOfSanDiegoRealEstate.com  but then you already knew that right?  :)

Brad,

Great stuff !  This came up on our Google Alerts this morning.  Our outside blog www.philadelphiarealestatevoice.com has been doing quite well since we added the Google analytics to it (thanks to another great Active Brad post ! )  You guys rock !  ~ Chris

Am about to make changes based on today's great guidance on Categories and Topics but I already love having an OB.  And I'd welcome any constructive criticism others offer - AR staff & members are great guides!

www.RealtorIrene.com

Now I'm off to visit the other OBs you listed.

Brad, Thank you for all this information. I have two outside blogs: http://hoodriverrealestateupdate.activerain.com/  and   http://columbiagorgerealestateblog.activerain.com/ I would love to have extra linking to my sites. I learn something new everyday on Activerain.

Love it.  Here is one of our outside blogs  http://www.alexandria-virginia-information.com

We use several for different areas and marketing ideas.

Hi Alexandria - nice blog.  I think you'd like the AR Outside Blogs better, call me if you're interested, and let me know... I can show and tell you why??  :-O

Hi Brad, My Active Rain outside blog is GeorgiaRealEstateVoice.com. I love that it was so easy to set up, thanks to AR.

Hi Brad,

Again Good post. Thanks for sharing outside blog links. Keep posting.

Best -Sash

Great post! My outside blog www.walktombta.com will be focusing on real estate that is walking distance to the T (the subway system in Boston). I decided to make my blog about this becuase my customers constantly ask them to find listings that are walking distance to the T. 

Thanks David - I'll head over and check out your ActiveRain outside blog later today, I'm sure it's awesome! :-)