Comments on: Does Your Real Estate Blog Need a Side of Widget? http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html In the realm of Real Estate Technology there so are many offerings, and only a select few ever make it. At MyTechOpinion we will share our opinions on all aspects of Real Estate Technology and its benefits. Please share your comments and questions with us! Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:50:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Crown Communities Florida » Blog Archive » Are You a Blogger? The Basics on Real Estate Blog Widgets http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html/comment-page-1#comment-59668 Crown Communities Florida » Blog Archive » Are You a Blogger? The Basics on Real Estate Blog Widgets Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:31:48 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=198#comment-59668 [...] “Does Your Real Estate Blog Need a Side of Widget?”, MyTechOpinion.com [...] [...] “Does Your Real Estate Blog Need a Side of Widget?”, MyTechOpinion.com [...]

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]]> By: Ryan Hartman http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html/comment-page-1#comment-45474 Ryan Hartman Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:36:46 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=198#comment-45474 Widgets can also be an interesting way to give your site's visitors a glimpse into your personality. For example, if you were to embed my new "Real Estate Stern Fan" widget, sure, you'd risk turning some people off... but if you think it might be fun to let other Stern Fans in your area know you share their interest... well, why not, right? So I guess what I'm saying is...the widget doesn't always have to be Real Estate focused if part of the goal of your site is to just attract like minded folks? Widgets can also be an interesting way to give your site’s visitors a glimpse into your personality.

For example, if you were to embed my new “Real Estate Stern Fan” widget, sure, you’d risk turning some people off… but if you think it might be fun to let other Stern Fans in your area know you share their interest… well, why not, right?

So I guess what I’m saying is…the widget doesn’t always have to be Real Estate focused if part of the goal of your site is to just attract like minded folks?

]]> By: Answering the Realtor Question: What is a Widget Anyways? | CV Escrow: Real Estate Escrow Company based in the Coachella Valley, California http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html/comment-page-1#comment-33816 Answering the Realtor Question: What is a Widget Anyways? | CV Escrow: Real Estate Escrow Company based in the Coachella Valley, California Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:08:15 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=198#comment-33816 [...] perspective and great article on additional widgets for the Real Estate world was authored by Nicole Nicolay of MyTechOpinion.com.  In it, she points out that there are great [...] [...] perspective and great article on additional widgets for the Real Estate world was authored by Nicole Nicolay of MyTechOpinion.com.  In it, she points out that there are great [...]

]]> By: NikNik http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html/comment-page-1#comment-30971 NikNik Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:44:34 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=198#comment-30971 Diana- You must be on WordPress.com. If you use WordPress.org you have WAY MORE (high technical term) options and features....and YOU can use all sorts of valuable plugins and/or widgets. Now it takes more knowledge of blog customization but it's so much more powerful. I could go on and on...and on. Just let me know if you have any specific questions. :) Diana- You must be on WordPress.com. If you use WordPress.org you have WAY MORE (high technical term) options and features….and YOU can use all sorts of valuable plugins and/or widgets. Now it takes more knowledge of blog customization but it’s so much more powerful. I could go on and on…and on. Just let me know if you have any specific questions. :)

]]> By: Diana Santos http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html/comment-page-1#comment-30965 Diana Santos Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:16:38 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=198#comment-30965 Love all these Real Estate related widgets - Unfortunately, WordPress doesn't seem to let me install any of them - or maybe I should say - I have NO IDEA WHAT I AM DOING!! There, I said it - and feel 10 lbs lighter! :-) Diana Love all these Real Estate related widgets – Unfortunately, WordPress doesn’t seem to let me install any of them – or maybe I should say – I have NO IDEA WHAT I AM DOING!! There, I said it – and feel 10 lbs lighter! :-)

Diana

]]> By: Money Services http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html/comment-page-1#comment-27939 Money Services Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:52:50 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=198#comment-27939 Its a very nice blog. Thanks. Its a very nice blog.
Thanks.

]]> By: Consistent Clients - Real Estate Marketing » Weekend Web 2.0 Wrap-Up 6/21/08 http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html/comment-page-1#comment-3589 Consistent Clients - Real Estate Marketing » Weekend Web 2.0 Wrap-Up 6/21/08 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:40:38 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=198#comment-3589 [...] but not least, Does your blog need a side of widget? from MyTechOpinion offers some great choices, both real estate related, as well as some that [...] [...] but not least, Does your blog need a side of widget? from MyTechOpinion offers some great choices, both real estate related, as well as some that [...]

]]> By: NikNik http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html/comment-page-1#comment-2493 NikNik Thu, 29 May 2008 02:51:58 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=198#comment-2493 Good point...now where are you hosted and what widget are you trying to install? Good point…now where are you hosted and what widget are you trying to install?

]]> By: Steve O'Sullivan http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html/comment-page-1#comment-2488 Steve O'Sullivan Wed, 28 May 2008 22:13:33 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=198#comment-2488 I've had trouble adding wigets to my basic WP blog. Is there a trick or should I consider having it hosted elsewhere? Thanks for all the great info on MTO. I’ve had trouble adding wigets to my basic WP blog. Is there a trick or should I consider having it hosted elsewhere? Thanks for all the great info on MTO.

]]> By: Scott Sambucci http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html/comment-page-1#comment-2473 Scott Sambucci Tue, 27 May 2008 22:16:54 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=198#comment-2473 Thanks for including Altos Research on your list. The AltosCharts are great as lead generators as well. Turn those silent visitors into leads - that's the key ingredient. We've found that home buyers and sellers are looking mostly for two things online - properties for sale and market data. We focus on the latter real-time market info right on your website to help consumer stay up-to-speed in this turbulent market. Thanks for including Altos Research on your list. The AltosCharts are great as lead generators as well. Turn those silent visitors into leads – that’s the key ingredient. We’ve found that home buyers and sellers are looking mostly for two things online – properties for sale and market data. We focus on the latter real-time market info right on your website to help consumer stay up-to-speed in this turbulent market.

]]> By: shaun mclane http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html/comment-page-1#comment-2426 shaun mclane Sun, 25 May 2008 16:11:35 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=198#comment-2426 I loathe widgets. lol - If you know Posh'd, you know my displeasure with them. If done correctly, they add great value, but I think rookies tend to over-widgetize (did I just say that?). Nice work with the disclaimer - I just hope people read it. I loathe widgets. lol – If you know Posh’d, you know my displeasure with them. If done correctly, they add great value, but I think rookies tend to over-widgetize (did I just say that?). Nice work with the disclaimer – I just hope people read it.

]]> By: NikNik http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html/comment-page-1#comment-2425 NikNik Sun, 25 May 2008 14:24:56 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=198#comment-2425 Eric- I love that you are concerned about local flavor and value....too many newbies get sideswiped by the promise of more readers (i.e. Blog Rush). Eric- I love that you are concerned about local flavor and value….too many newbies get sideswiped by the promise of more readers (i.e. Blog Rush).

]]> By: Eric- New Orleans Condos and Lofts http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html/comment-page-1#comment-2417 Eric- New Orleans Condos and Lofts Sun, 25 May 2008 01:22:43 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=198#comment-2417 Nice article and gives you something to think about. I did put a widget on my condo site about my blog. I am not sure I want a lot of stuff unless its local and of value to the visitor . Just getting my blog started so I have a lot to learn. Nice article and gives you something to think about. I did put a widget on my condo site about my blog. I am not sure I want a lot of stuff unless its local and of value to the visitor . Just getting my blog started so I have a lot to learn.

]]> By: NikNik http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html/comment-page-1#comment-2341 NikNik Thu, 22 May 2008 03:19:33 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=198#comment-2341 Al- Nothing wrong with the basics....love your sense of humor! I've seen the Click to Talk feature utilized on single property sites as well. Zoltan- We are fans of RealBird and have seen some outstanding RealBird widgets on more than a few agent blogs. Brad- Thanks for the MTO endorsement. You are one of our favorite brokers. And you do an amazing job incorporating useful content and tools on your blog. We use you as an example all the time! Al- Nothing wrong with the basics….love your sense of humor! I’ve seen the Click to Talk feature utilized on single property sites as well.

Zoltan- We are fans of RealBird and have seen some outstanding RealBird widgets on more than a few agent blogs.

Brad- Thanks for the MTO endorsement. You are one of our favorite brokers. And you do an amazing job incorporating useful content and tools on your blog. We use you as an example all the time!

]]> By: Woodstock Real Estate http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html/comment-page-1#comment-2339 Woodstock Real Estate Thu, 22 May 2008 01:43:04 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=198#comment-2339 Nik: Another quality post from you guys! You are one of my favorite RE bloggers and I love what you guys have done with MyTechOpinion! Keep up the good work. I am going to look into Cyberhomes for possible integration. Nik: Another quality post from you guys! You are one of my favorite RE bloggers and I love what you guys have done with MyTechOpinion! Keep up the good work.

I am going to look into Cyberhomes for possible integration.

]]> By: RealBird http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html/comment-page-1#comment-2318 RealBird Wed, 21 May 2008 19:36:00 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=198#comment-2318 Glad to see we made the list. Thanks. I agree, too many widgets reduce performance and usability - depending on how the hosting blog/website Html is structured. In terms of content, as you said, as long as widgets are extending the content not overwriting it, they can be very valuable. Also, the best widgets will maintain some sort of private labeling and branding of the agent/broker even when the visitor click-through and lands on a different site. -- Zoltan Glad to see we made the list. Thanks.

I agree, too many widgets reduce performance and usability – depending on how the hosting blog/website Html is structured. In terms of content, as you said, as long as widgets are extending the content not overwriting it, they can be very valuable. Also, the best widgets will maintain some sort of private labeling and branding of the agent/broker even when the visitor click-through and lands on a different site.

– Zoltan

]]> By: Al Clark http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/05/does-your-real-estate-blog-need-a-side-of-widget.html/comment-page-1#comment-2312 Al Clark Wed, 21 May 2008 15:53:04 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=198#comment-2312 Another widget that gets realtors back to the basics.. or Web 0.0.. its called realPING ...a click to talk now widget that bridges an engaged consumer with an agent's cell phone- Once connected the agent can deliver web content to the callers screen all remotely. also a great listing tool... if anyone wants to see it live.... Another widget that gets realtors back to the basics.. or Web 0.0.. its called realPING …a click to talk now widget that bridges an engaged consumer with an agent’s cell phone- Once connected the agent can deliver web content to the callers screen all remotely. also a great listing tool… if anyone wants to see it live….

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