Comments on: Studies Show All Ages Network Online http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/studies-show-all-ages-network-online/ News, insights, tools, and inspiration for business owners and professionals Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:13:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: msWoods Indianapolis Real Estate http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/studies-show-all-ages-network-online/#comment-43215 msWoods Indianapolis Real Estate Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:39:50 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=3106#comment-43215 Have any of you had much success finding clients with any of the social networks like Facebook? Do you actually use them for business? Have any of you had much success finding clients with any of the social networks like Facebook? Do you actually use them for business?

]]> By: Internet Marketing for Real Estate » Week in Review: August 8 http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/studies-show-all-ages-network-online/#comment-15815 Internet Marketing for Real Estate » Week in Review: August 8 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:56:30 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=3106#comment-15815 [...] hat tip to Nick Bostic who highlights the results of a recent AARP study on social network use among older [...] [...] hat tip to Nick Bostic who highlights the results of a recent AARP study on social network use among older [...]

]]> By: Aria Kilpatrick ATX http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/studies-show-all-ages-network-online/#comment-65887 Aria Kilpatrick ATX Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:23:31 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=3106#comment-65887 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Thanks for this, @nbostic http://agentgenius.com/?p=3106 "I'm too old for social media" I suggest this post for you, @chrisbrogan</span></span> Thanks for this, @nbostic http://agentgenius.com/?p=3106 “I’m too old for social media” I suggest this post for you, @chrisbrogan

]]> By: LDG in London http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/studies-show-all-ages-network-online/#comment-15646 LDG in London Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:34:44 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=3106#comment-15646 It's a good job that we have got the silver surfers.. they are the only ones who still have faith in property. We have noticed a distinct lack of under 35's since the recent property slow down began. The old folks understand the long term nature of the property investment cycle and having seen it last time around they want everything in place for when things get going again. It’s a good job that we have got the silver surfers.. they are the only ones who still have faith in property. We have noticed a distinct lack of under 35′s since the recent property slow down began.

The old folks understand the long term nature of the property investment cycle and having seen it last time around they want everything in place for when things get going again.

]]> By: Jamey Bridges http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/studies-show-all-ages-network-online/#comment-15643 Jamey Bridges Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:16:16 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=3106#comment-15643 Nick, the graph is great, glad they could put that information together to share (Fight On!). I don't know if they have a graph by age groups and the networks they are most active on. It seems that more professional marketed networks like LinkedIn and Facebook seem to have a different demographic concentration than say MySpace. I think each one certainly serves a niche though so it would definitely be important not to ignore them. Nick, the graph is great, glad they could put that information together to share (Fight On!).
I don’t know if they have a graph by age groups and the networks they are most active on. It seems that more professional marketed networks like LinkedIn and Facebook seem to have a different demographic concentration than say MySpace. I think each one certainly serves a niche though so it would definitely be important not to ignore them.

]]> By: Dan Connolly http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/studies-show-all-ages-network-online/#comment-15634 Dan Connolly Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:12:47 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=3106#comment-15634 When I signed up for StumbleUpon I entered my age (56). I was automatically labeled "old guy from Atlanta GA" WTF? I said, I don't feel like an old guy, so I made my age private. Really for me Facebook and Linkedin seem like they are primarily for corporate types or recent college grads looking for work or dates. Maybe there is something there I am missing. Does anyone get RE clients from these sites? Is there any SEO value in having a bunch of friends? When I signed up for StumbleUpon I entered my age (56). I was automatically labeled “old guy from Atlanta GA” WTF? I said, I don’t feel like an old guy, so I made my age private. Really for me Facebook and Linkedin seem like they are primarily for corporate types or recent college grads looking for work or dates. Maybe there is something there I am missing. Does anyone get RE clients from these sites? Is there any SEO value in having a bunch of friends?

]]> By: Eric Blackwell http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/studies-show-all-ages-network-online/#comment-15632 Eric Blackwell Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:30:13 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=3106#comment-15632 Hey jennifer; That old folks home I was talking about was the Masonic Home in Louisville Kentucky!!! Not sure Mark Twain was accurate there! (grin) Eric Hey jennifer;

That old folks home I was talking about was the Masonic Home in Louisville Kentucky!!! Not sure Mark Twain was accurate there! (grin)

Eric

]]> By: Nick Bostic http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/studies-show-all-ages-network-online/#comment-15631 Nick Bostic Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:16:58 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=3106#comment-15631 @Eric - There's been a couple of new retirement communities built near me and one of the biggest points on their signs is "High speed internet provided!" @Glenn - I hear you on the real estate agents as online friends point. That's why about once every other week I go onto TwitterLocal to find people who are just near me geographically, not in my line of work. I find sometimes you just have to force yourself to go look elsewhere. @Mike - I've been waiting for a study like this. My 80+ year old grandfather has been coding web sites for a few years now and loves his email. I figured he couldn't be the only one :) @Jennifer - That Twain quotation has always intrigued me, I need to get out your way one of these days. @Jim - Not totally sure about the "less free time to waste" comment since I see how many hours I work and those "older" generations are getting into retirement :) But I think maybe since they didn't grow up in front of computers, the fun/tolerance is different from those of us who did. @Jay - My mom knows the easiest & quickest way to get in touch with me is via a text message, so she was forced to learn. @Bill - I have always hated MySpace with a passion, but you're right about industries, several friends who are in bands have had great exposure on there. @Jeff - Glad I was able to dig up some research to help! Also happy to see you're not just concerned about hits and are tracking a more important metric like time on site. @Rob - You've turned them into addicts! :) @Eric – There’s been a couple of new retirement communities built near me and one of the biggest points on their signs is “High speed internet provided!”

@Glenn – I hear you on the real estate agents as online friends point. That’s why about once every other week I go onto TwitterLocal to find people who are just near me geographically, not in my line of work. I find sometimes you just have to force yourself to go look elsewhere.

@Mike – I’ve been waiting for a study like this. My 80+ year old grandfather has been coding web sites for a few years now and loves his email. I figured he couldn’t be the only one :)

@Jennifer – That Twain quotation has always intrigued me, I need to get out your way one of these days.

@Jim – Not totally sure about the “less free time to waste” comment since I see how many hours I work and those “older” generations are getting into retirement :) But I think maybe since they didn’t grow up in front of computers, the fun/tolerance is different from those of us who did.

@Jay – My mom knows the easiest & quickest way to get in touch with me is via a text message, so she was forced to learn.

@Bill – I have always hated MySpace with a passion, but you’re right about industries, several friends who are in bands have had great exposure on there.

@Jeff – Glad I was able to dig up some research to help! Also happy to see you’re not just concerned about hits and are tracking a more important metric like time on site.

@Rob – You’ve turned them into addicts! :)

]]> By: Rod Rebello http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/studies-show-all-ages-network-online/#comment-15630 Rod Rebello Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:55:23 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=3106#comment-15630 I maintain my 80+ yr old parents computer and internet service. Believe me, I get an earful when either are not working! I maintain my 80+ yr old parents computer and internet service. Believe me, I get an earful when either are not working!

]]> By: Jeff Bernheisel http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/studies-show-all-ages-network-online/#comment-15625 Jeff Bernheisel Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:50:49 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=3106#comment-15625 Hey Nick, Good find... I've been helping my brother in law setup a basic blog for his reverse mortgage business. We've gotten a lot of negative attitude from others in his office saying his target demographic isn't going to be looking online. Obviously I disagree... This article backs what I've been telling them for a couple months now. (I've already forwarded it to them) His blog is getting traffic, wether its his target demo or not, people are searching for reverse mortgages online and reading his blog. (average time on his site is over 6 minutes) It's only 2 months old, but it's just a matter of time before he starts getting deals from it. -Jeff Hey Nick,

Good find…

I’ve been helping my brother in law setup a basic blog for his reverse mortgage business. We’ve gotten a lot of negative attitude from others in his office saying his target demographic isn’t going to be looking online. Obviously I disagree… This article backs what I’ve been telling them for a couple months now. (I’ve already forwarded it to them)

His blog is getting traffic, wether its his target demo or not, people are searching for reverse mortgages online and reading his blog. (average time on his site is over 6 minutes) It’s only 2 months old, but it’s just a matter of time before he starts getting deals from it.

-Jeff

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