Comments on: Behold the Mega-Blog http://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/ News, insights, tools, and inspiration for business owners and professionals Wed, 16 May 2012 17:25:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: My Resolutions for 2007http://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-2335 My Resolutions for 2007 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:15:33 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-2335 [...] Make Teresa Boardman laugh, then make her cry [...] [...] Make Teresa Boardman laugh, then make her cry [...]

]]> By: Kelley Koehlerhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1224 Kelley Koehler Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:48:42 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1224 See? This is why we need a comment feed. I missed out on weinercorngate. See? This is why we need a comment feed. I missed out on weinercorngate.

]]> By: The RE blog arms race | BloodhoundBlog: Real estate marketing and technology blog | Realtors and real estate, mortgages, lending, investmentshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1205 The RE blog arms race | BloodhoundBlog: Real estate marketing and technology blog | Realtors and real estate, mortgages, lending, investments Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:07:40 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1205 [...] every week brings another contributor, but to what [...] [...] every week brings another contributor, but to what [...]

]]> By: Teri Lussierhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1193 Teri Lussier Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:49:15 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1193 1) What Jeff said 2) Parties are fun (Jeff left that part out). 3) I find that on my blog it's like home: Shoes off, feet up, in my jammies; whereas on another blog I'm a guest. I try to be on my best behavior, elevate the conversation (okay not always successfully, I know!), and contribute in a different way. I can't explain it other than jammies and bare feet compared to party clothes and heels- two looks, same person, and it's not just another voice, it's another place. 4) There is a synergy that happens in a group blog. It's real and it's an important part of a conversation. The blog takes on life of it's own... OTOH, Maybe none of this makes sense... :-D 1) What Jeff said
2) Parties are fun (Jeff left that part out).
3) I find that on my blog it’s like home: Shoes off, feet up, in my jammies; whereas on another blog I’m a guest. I try to be on my best behavior, elevate the conversation (okay not always successfully, I know!), and contribute in a different way. I can’t explain it other than jammies and bare feet compared to party clothes and heels- two looks, same person, and it’s not just another voice, it’s another place.
4) There is a synergy that happens in a group blog. It’s real and it’s an important part of a conversation. The blog takes on life of it’s own…
OTOH, Maybe none of this makes sense… :-D

]]> By: Athol Kayhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1162 Athol Kay Sat, 24 Nov 2007 04:28:03 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1162 I have next to no clue about any of it either. I have next to no clue about any of it either.

]]> By: Chris Johnsonhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1151 Chris Johnson Thu, 22 Nov 2007 15:48:38 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1151 I've started contributing to blownmortgage.com, which is gonna be a mega blog. I've gotten traffic back to me, and in a week had a conversion. My website looks like crap currently (ah, the law of diminishing returns). But, people clicked because of the idea--I do conventional mortgages in 10 (calendar) days 100% of the time. One idea, easy to get. I'd think the more groovy and specific your niche the more likely people will click, and the more likely people will convert. I don't know what a valid niche is; if I were a realtor, I'd probably blog all over the country to create a referral network and market myself as the guy that knows all the tech Savvy Realtor, and then offer 10-15% referral fees. Or something. Anyway, I like RE net blogs because the humanity and authenticity of the people is pretty high; there are people that admit it's disingenuous for the NAR to be telling people that "now is a great time to buy..." I’ve started contributing to blownmortgage.com, which is gonna be a mega blog. I’ve gotten traffic back to me, and in a week had a conversion. My website looks like crap currently (ah, the law of diminishing returns). But, people clicked because of the idea–I do conventional mortgages in 10 (calendar) days 100% of the time. One idea, easy to get.

I’d think the more groovy and specific your niche the more likely people will click, and the more likely people will convert. I don’t know what a valid niche is; if I were a realtor, I’d probably blog all over the country to create a referral network and market myself as the guy that knows all the tech Savvy Realtor, and then offer 10-15% referral fees.

Or something. Anyway, I like RE net blogs because the humanity and authenticity of the people is pretty high; there are people that admit it’s disingenuous for the NAR to be telling people that “now is a great time to buy…”

]]> By: Marianahttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1145 Mariana Thu, 22 Nov 2007 05:28:03 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1145 I like this platform because I respect ALL of the people here, and I can post what I cannot post on my own blog. I love Jeff's analogy about the party. Makes a lot of sense. I like this platform because I respect ALL of the people here, and I can post what I cannot post on my own blog. I love Jeff’s analogy about the party. Makes a lot of sense.

]]> By: Timhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1143 Tim Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:27:03 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1143 Keep in mind that on the RealTownBlogs platform, you CAN 301 to a branded domain with a custom template-- no violation there. Keep in mind that on the RealTownBlogs platform, you CAN 301 to a branded domain with a custom template– no violation there.

]]> By: Teresa Boardmanhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1138 Teresa Boardman Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:44:53 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1138 This is for Todd: http://tinyurl.com/2mdp6o My apology to Jonathan and to Tobey for highjacking this post. This is for Todd: http://tinyurl.com/2mdp6o
My apology to Jonathan and to Tobey for highjacking this post.

]]> By: Todd Carpenterhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1136 Todd Carpenter Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:32:08 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1136 It's a weinercorn you sickos. :p It’s a weinercorn you sickos. :p

]]> By: Benn Rosaleshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1135 Benn Rosales Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:31:05 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1135 <i>Phallic</i> comes to mind. Phallic comes to mind.

]]> By: Teresa Boardmanhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1134 Teresa Boardman Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:30:16 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1134 Todd just made me cry Todd just made me cry

]]> By: Jonathan Daltonhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1133 Jonathan Dalton Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:25:59 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1133 That is so wrong on so many levels ... That is so wrong on so many levels …

]]> By: Todd Carpenterhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1132 Todd Carpenter Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:20:25 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1132 >"I just came because you are here and becasue Lani promised me a unicorn" Here you go T http://photo.mariah.com/teresasunicorn.jpg >”I just came because you are here and becasue Lani promised me a unicorn”

Here you go T

http://photo.mariah.com/teresasunicorn.jpg

]]> By: Jonathan Daltonhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1130 Jonathan Dalton Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:08:26 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1130 Excellent points ... I'm not that bright. That's the heart of it all. So sometimes the WIIFM doesn't jump out at me. A lot of my thoughts are directed at my own ignorance. (No sarcasm here.) Agent Genius has been great as a secondary voice. I haven't ranted (much) on the regular blog since. I'm also not someone who's ever worried about "voice." My voice is my voice and I don't necessarily have one for the public and one for the rest. If I can put together one coherent thought I'm pretty happy. This is a great collection of folks and I'm damn glad to be here ... even if Teresa doesn't end up with her unicorn. Excellent points …

I’m not that bright. That’s the heart of it all. So sometimes the WIIFM doesn’t jump out at me. A lot of my thoughts are directed at my own ignorance. (No sarcasm here.)

Agent Genius has been great as a secondary voice. I haven’t ranted (much) on the regular blog since. I’m also not someone who’s ever worried about “voice.” My voice is my voice and I don’t necessarily have one for the public and one for the rest. If I can put together one coherent thought I’m pretty happy.

This is a great collection of folks and I’m damn glad to be here … even if Teresa doesn’t end up with her unicorn.

]]> By: Teresa Boardmanhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1129 Teresa Boardman Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:56:57 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1129 Todd - I have more than one blog for the same reason. Most of my readers don't know they are reading a blog, they are looking for information and I need to make sure it is there. Todd – I have more than one blog for the same reason. Most of my readers don’t know they are reading a blog, they are looking for information and I need to make sure it is there.

]]> By: Rick Marnonhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1128 Rick Marnon Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:48:46 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1128 I used active rain for about a day and a half, and then I realized that it is just a bunch of agents writing on one anothers blogs. They do not help you to get better seo rankings, so what purpose do they serve? I used active rain for about a day and a half, and then I realized that it is just a bunch of agents writing on one anothers blogs. They do not help you to get better seo rankings, so what purpose do they serve?

]]> By: Todd Carpenterhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1127 Todd Carpenter Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:42:28 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1127 Jeff is dead on. RE.net is a social network of it's own. Far more viable than any group on Facebook. In many ways, it's a free form model of Active Rain. The problem with only posting on your one, personal blog is that not everything you may want to say will be of value to your real clients. I maintain two separate blogs for this reason. Lenderama is my business blog, Blog Fiesta is my social networking blog. Jeff is dead on. RE.net is a social network of it’s own. Far more viable than any group on Facebook. In many ways, it’s a free form model of Active Rain.

The problem with only posting on your one, personal blog is that not everything you may want to say will be of value to your real clients. I maintain two separate blogs for this reason. Lenderama is my business blog, Blog Fiesta is my social networking blog.

]]> By: Jeff Turnerhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1126 Jeff Turner Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:57:56 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1126 Jonathon... here's where I think the problem lies right now. It's easy to conclude that all of these different RE.net blogs are like different parties, with different guests. Our hope is that if we go to all of them, we'll meet new and different people, and expand our network and influence. But for the most part, that's not true. This is really just one party, and not a particularly large one at that. When we move from one blog to the next, we're not actually moving from one party to another, we're just moving to a different conversation at the same party. But I have a feeling you know this already. :) Jonathon… here’s where I think the problem lies right now. It’s easy to conclude that all of these different RE.net blogs are like different parties, with different guests. Our hope is that if we go to all of them, we’ll meet new and different people, and expand our network and influence. But for the most part, that’s not true. This is really just one party, and not a particularly large one at that. When we move from one blog to the next, we’re not actually moving from one party to another, we’re just moving to a different conversation at the same party.

But I have a feeling you know this already. :)

]]> By: Teresa Boardmanhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/behold-the-mega-blog/#comment-1125 Teresa Boardman Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:47:10 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=411#comment-1125 I just came becasue you are here and becasue Lani promised me a unicorn. I have not gotten the unicorn but I never give up. I just came becasue you are here and becasue Lani promised me a unicorn. I have not gotten the unicorn but I never give up.

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