Comments on: External Factors Affecting Your Blog Success

By: Jamie Colucci

Jamie Colucci — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:12:59 +0000

I really think blogging, social media marketing and interactive websites are the future of the business but they only work if you use them the right way. I love your seed analogy — relentless Twittering can be like over-watering and drowning a plant but under-watering will cause it to wither. It’s important to have just the right balance. Awesome tutorial!

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Someone You Should Know (SYSK) - Nik Nik : Agent2020.com — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:35:29 +0000

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By: Shell Smith

Shell Smith — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:25:51 +0000

Your #6 nailed it right on for me. For example – you listed those real estate sites. There are so many coming onto the scene that are exactly the same! I did, however, find one called PropertyMaps which finally cued into something “unique” with a google maps tool – which in turn got my business – and my referrals. I think all your points are great – but being unique is the key!

By: Reggie

Reggie — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:41:26 +0000

NikNik you are right. Point2 has the largest syndication network. The call it the exposure engine. I think they syndicate to around 30 sites. You can find more here: http://agent.point2.com Also don't forget NikNik and Sarah's MyMarketWare

By: NikNik

NikNik — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:37:03 +0000

Bill- Point 2 has the most syndication options that I’m aware of. And you’re right…I can think of about 20 listing sydication options off hand. I think this calls for an updated post!

By: Bill Schmolze

Bill Schmolze — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:35:46 +0000

NikNik,

I am a real estate agent in NJ and I own my own small firm with my wife. I just read your article from 4/22/07, 7 Ways to Syndicate Your Real Estate Listing and it has answered many questions I have been asking myself for quite a bit of time.
Since you wrote this article have there been any updates as to other aggregated websites that have become available? I am trying to find one aggregated website that offers the greatest amount of automatic submissions &/or postings.
Any more information )including other articles) that you have on aggregated websites would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Bill Schmolze

By: NikNik

NikNik — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:24:11 +0000

Nice examples David! I would have to throw Sellsius and their Summer of Love adventure in the mix, along with Lani from AG and her exquisute visual blogging. I’m also a fan Mary McKnight’s training schedule and ebook giveaway.

By: David Bethoney

David Bethoney — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:34:59 +0000

Hey Nicole, I completely agree. Finding a unique point of view and/or unique way of delivering information is not as easy as it sounds. In fact, this is the hard part of starting a blog.

I think some great examples include Daniel at the Real Estate Zebra (above), Dustin Luther (his quick microblog like posts make we want to come back because I know I’m going to be able to capture what he wants to get across in about 20 seconds) and Teresa Boardman with her use of photos. If you look at the tech industry overall, I think a great example is Techcrunch vs. Centernetworks. Centernetworks always tries to put a different spin on news stories and strives to find different content to blog about. These are just some that initially come to mind.

By: Deb Miller

Deb Miller — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:58:05 +0000

Thank you so much – back on track now.

By: NikNik

NikNik — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:08:43 +0000

David- I must admit sometimes finding your unqiueness can be frustrating. But usually it’s right there in front of you.

Daniel- Speaking of unqiue….the striped video experience you have going on shows great dedication and consistency. And you do look like you’re having fun with it. Any other advice for newbie vloggers?

By: Daniel Rothamel, The Real Estate Zebra

Daniel Rothamel, The Real Estate Zebra — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:02:51 +0000

Nicole,

I’ll echo David and say that I think #6 is a critical thing that many overlook. The whole reason that I started doing video posts was because I wanted to interact in ways that others really weren’t. From there, I’ve just had fun with it.

Be yourself!

By: David Bethoney

David Bethoney — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:09:45 +0000

Hey Nik Nik, Great advice. I think # 6 above is a great call out. If you blog about the same stuff in the same manner and try to reach the same audience, then there really isn’t any incentive for readers to visit and continually come back. It’s all about your unique point of view and how you deliver!