ZingDing: A Fresh New Spin on Real Estate Marketing

By Reggie · January 27, 2009

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting August Giles, founder of ZingDing.com.  After reviewing his new approach to real estate email marketing, I couldn’t help but share it with the MTO audience!  When you think of ZingDing, think of a cross between your favorite virtual tour and eCard software all mixed into one…with viral share tools!

After previewing the site, I found many great ideas of how real estate agents have used ZingDing to promote their listings and rentals. Many have elected to include additional design elements like holiday themes-sure to get your sphere excited by your creativeness!

What does it take to build a ZingDing eCard?

Start by gathering all necessary photos and logos, then choose your desired music from the ZingDing library, add any desired effects (i.e. burning fireplace, snowfall, etc.), then input your properties details!

For distribution, the ZingDing eCards can be emailed out or embedded into a website/blog or even sites like Craigslist or Realtor.com.  If you choose email, ZingDing has a few ways to get your email list into their system.  To start you can upload lists from Outlook, or add one by one. Although you might also try sending yourself the eCard, and then forwarding it out to your contacts from your email client!

So what’s this going to cost me?

The ZingDing pricing is very attractive; a single eCard is only $9.95. Although if you expect to be sending these eCards throughout out the year, I would recommend subscribing to the annual package for $49.95. That includes unlimited use of all ZingDing eCards.

If you still have questions about ZingDing, try reviewing their forum.