Comments on: Farming Twitter With DemandSpot http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html Technology for Real Estate Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:40:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: NikNik http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-60537 NikNik Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:51:10 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-60537 Yeah, I recently noticed. That's too bad! But good luck! Yeah, I recently noticed. That's too bad! But good luck!

]]> By: Mike Muranetz http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-60536 Mike Muranetz Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:00:50 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-60536 "We're sorry to inform you that DemandSpot has been discontinued. We thank all our customers and supporters. The DemandSpot Team :~( Mike "We're sorry to inform you that DemandSpot has been discontinued.

We thank all our customers and supporters.

The DemandSpot Team

:~(

Mike

]]> By: WebMarketingNY http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-60465 WebMarketingNY Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:08:25 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-60465 Alas, this "innovative" <a href="http://www.optimalconversions.com" rel="nofollow">web marketing</a> platform is now dead as of mid August. Alas, this "innovative" web marketing platform is now dead as of mid August.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-60189 Lisa Tue, 18 May 2010 15:27:17 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-60189 I've been using Demand Spot for months now. I've been on the bronze plan but I am going to upgrade to the silver plan. As far as seeming like spam, I don't really think it does. When I think of all of the other true spammers on Twitter, this doesn't even come close. In the end, agents are providing a service to those people looking for houses. It's not much different than getting information from another tweeter with a link attached. I have sent out tons of tweets to people I've connected with through Demand Spot. I send out very non-threatening tweets. This is typical. "Hi name. I'm Lisa w/Remax. Are you looking for a house? Check out my website, <a href="http://www.blank.net" rel="nofollow">www.blank.net</a> & search 4 listings. If u see something u like, tweet me back." or "Hi name. I'm Lisa w Remax. I see you're house-hunting. Do u have an agent? If not, tweet me @agoodeye w your criteria. I can help you." I have not received one nasty remark. Everyone who responds has been very polite and civil. I have even gotten a few leads from Demand Spot. It's a numbers game so it's going to take some time. I have a couple of issues. Alot of the leads are from people who are apartment hunting. Wish there was a way to dial down to just house hunting. I also wish the geographical area could be more specific instead of a mile radius. I live in a city that borders another state so I get alot of leads from the other state, where I do not work. Keep tweeking Demand Spot. It's got good bones. Lisa I've been using Demand Spot for months now. I've been on the bronze plan but I am going to upgrade to the silver plan. As far as seeming like spam, I don't really think it does. When I think of all of the other true spammers on Twitter, this doesn't even come close. In the end, agents are providing a service to those people looking for houses. It's not much different than getting information from another tweeter with a link attached. I have sent out tons of tweets to people I've connected with through Demand Spot. I send out very non-threatening tweets. This is typical. "Hi name. I'm Lisa w/Remax. Are you looking for a house? Check out my website, http://www.blank.net & search 4 listings. If u see something u like, tweet me back." or "Hi name. I'm Lisa w Remax. I see you're house-hunting. Do u have an agent? If not, tweet me @agoodeye w your criteria. I can help you."

I have not received one nasty remark. Everyone who responds has been very polite and civil. I have even gotten a few leads from Demand Spot. It's a numbers game so it's going to take some time.

I have a couple of issues. Alot of the leads are from people who are apartment hunting. Wish there was a way to dial down to just house hunting. I also wish the geographical area could be more specific instead of a mile radius. I live in a city that borders another state so I get alot of leads from the other state, where I do not work.

Keep tweeking Demand Spot. It's got good bones.

Lisa

]]> By: Lynne http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-59908 Lynne Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:29:51 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-59908 I have tried to use demanspot several times to find leads and it has been a failing experience. One really has to draw the line between coolness (use of Twitter and the likes) and what pro users need. In case of realtors, you need a reliable tool which delivers on the promise. Demandspot has not been able (for me at least) to cut through the real time noise. I am looking for home buyers, but most of the tweets I see are from people looking for rentals or people just rambling about home buying. When I restrict my search to a smaller geographical zone, I often get nothing or a mix of bad tweets and rentals. So far, my experience have been disappointing. I have tried to use demanspot several times to find leads and it has been a failing experience. One really has to draw the line between coolness (use of Twitter and the likes) and what pro users need. In case of realtors, you need a reliable tool which delivers on the promise. Demandspot has not been able (for me at least) to cut through the real time noise. I am looking for home buyers, but most of the tweets I see are from people looking for rentals or people just rambling about home buying. When I restrict my search to a smaller geographical zone, I often get nothing or a mix of bad tweets and rentals. So far, my experience have been disappointing.

]]> By: DemandSpot to localize your Twitter activities | Consistent Clients - Real Estate Marketing http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-47070 DemandSpot to localize your Twitter activities | Consistent Clients - Real Estate Marketing Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:57:16 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-47070 [...] web 2.0 wrap-up comes from the MyTechOpinion blog. As usual, great info from NikNik on a new Twitter tool called DemandSpot. From their blog, DemandSpot is a brand new Twitter tool that aims to help real estate [...] [...] web 2.0 wrap-up comes from the MyTechOpinion blog. As usual, great info from NikNik on a new Twitter tool called DemandSpot. From their blog, DemandSpot is a brand new Twitter tool that aims to help real estate [...]

]]> By: Elad Kehat - DemandS http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-45818 Elad Kehat - DemandS Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:58:23 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-45818 Mark and NikNik are right. Spamming on Twitter is not a good idea. That doesn't mean you can't use it to promote your business to interested prospects though. We are actively monitoring what happens with messages that go out through our system, and clear patterns emerge that could indicate what's working well and what isn't. The level of response for "good" communications is absolutely amazing and approaches 50% (click-throughs on links sent, written replies, etc.). For comparison, a 5% click-through rate on a Google ad campaign is considered unbelievably high. Moreover, the replies are overwhelmingly positive - thank you's and such. So what's a "good" message - one that offers value to the prospect. Share your knowledge, supply information. People use twitter to connect with others, and they like it when others offer to help. You can even hard-sell but offer an incentive (check out this post for some examples: <a href="http://bit.ly/eZhyL)" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/eZhyL)</a>. So what doesn't work? obvious spam. Check this twitterer out for an example: <a href="http://twitter.com/Cazoodle/" rel="nofollow">http://twitter.com/Cazoodle/</a> (not a DemandSpot user btw). We're working now on some guidelines and best practices based on hard data. We'll share them with the community soon so stay tuned. Mark and NikNik are right. Spamming on Twitter is not a good idea. That doesn't mean you can't use it to promote your business to interested prospects though.
We are actively monitoring what happens with messages that go out through our system, and clear patterns emerge that could indicate what's working well and what isn't.
The level of response for "good" communications is absolutely amazing and approaches 50% (click-throughs on links sent, written replies, etc.). For comparison, a 5% click-through rate on a Google ad campaign is considered unbelievably high. Moreover, the replies are overwhelmingly positive – thank you's and such.

So what's a "good" message – one that offers value to the prospect. Share your knowledge, supply information. People use twitter to connect with others, and they like it when others offer to help.
You can even hard-sell but offer an incentive (check out this post for some examples: http://bit.ly/eZhyL).
So what doesn't work? obvious spam. Check this twitterer out for an example: http://twitter.com/Cazoodle/ (not a DemandSpot user btw).

We're working now on some guidelines and best practices based on hard data. We'll share them with the community soon so stay tuned.

]]> By: Elad Kehat - DemandS http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-45816 Elad Kehat - DemandS Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:38:22 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-45816 We're working now on adding Facebook support. Stay tuned. We're working now on adding Facebook support. Stay tuned.

]]> By: Jonathan Rivera http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-45801 Jonathan Rivera Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:18:41 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-45801 LOVE the video reply. It was compelling enough to get me to try it. LOVE the video reply. It was compelling enough to get me to try it.

]]> By: Brendan Aiello http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-45781 Brendan Aiello Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:11:51 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-45781 This twitter tool is AWESOME... But, Shhh... don't tell anybody! :) This twitter tool is AWESOME… But, Shhh… don't tell anybody! :)

]]> By: Karen Goodman http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-45776 Karen Goodman Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:49:40 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-45776 I think I would use it, as long as there isn't an auto DM message that goes out. The last thing I want to do is come across as annoying or as a spammer. I think what you've got going for you is that you are monitoring all the right keywords. I think I would use it, as long as there isn't an auto DM message that goes out. The last thing I want to do is come across as annoying or as a spammer. I think what you've got going for you is that you are monitoring all the right keywords.

]]> By: NikNik http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-45760 NikNik Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:56:10 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-45760 I agree with you Mark. There is no place for direct sales on Twitter. That being said, I do think it's helpful to find and connect with locals looking to buy or sell. But communication should always be centered around creating dialogue. Get interested in what these locals are going through, where their current efforts have taken them, how you can REALLY help them. Be yourself without barfing your sales jargon and listings on them. Instead, follow them....listen and respond! I agree with you Mark. There is no place for direct sales on Twitter. That being said, I do think it's helpful to find and connect with locals looking to buy or sell. But communication should always be centered around creating dialogue. Get interested in what these locals are going through, where their current efforts have taken them, how you can REALLY help them. Be yourself without barfing your sales jargon and listings on them. Instead, follow them….listen and respond!

]]> By: Mark Brian http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-45759 Mark Brian Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:49:48 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-45759 When I am contacted by someone out of the blue on twitter with a self serving or somewhat spammy message, I delete and block them. The same thing might happen if I were to contact someone instead of letting them find me. But I could be wrong. When I am contacted by someone out of the blue on twitter with a self serving or somewhat spammy message, I delete and block them. The same thing might happen if I were to contact someone instead of letting them find me. But I could be wrong.

]]> By: Elad Kehat - DemandS http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-45673 Elad Kehat - DemandS Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:01:35 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-45673 Hey Mark, Could you elaborate on your concerns? How would it backfire? Hey Mark,

Could you elaborate on your concerns?

How would it backfire?

]]> By: Mark Brian http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-45669 Mark Brian Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:11:11 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-45669 i could be wrong, as is often the case, but this might just backfire on you. Nice tool, just not sure it is for me. i could be wrong, as is often the case, but this might just backfire on you. Nice tool, just not sure it is for me.

]]> By: John Harper http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-45662 John Harper Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:55:00 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-45662 Veryyyyyyyy Interesting. I love how the Internet helps creativity explode Veryyyyyyyy Interesting. I love how the Internet helps creativity explode

]]> By: Kyle http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-45577 Kyle Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:11:00 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-45577 It would neat to have the same type of tool that also looks on Myspace and Facebook as well. Are there any plans for that at all Elad? It would neat to have the same type of tool that also looks on Myspace and Facebook as well. Are there any plans for that at all Elad?

]]> By: NikNik http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-45561 NikNik Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:18:58 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-45561 First off, I'm totally impressed that you did a video comment! U ROCK!!! I'm glad to see you also found folks in your neck of the woods....REALLY looking for homes. However, because Twitter users are more prevalent in major cities, some tweeps may have a harder time finding locals with this tool. First off, I'm totally impressed that you did a video comment! U ROCK!!! I'm glad to see you also found folks in your neck of the woods….REALLY looking for homes. However, because Twitter users are more prevalent in major cities, some tweeps may have a harder time finding locals with this tool.

]]> By: NikNik http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-45557 NikNik Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:52:44 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-45557 This tool is definitely for the more advanced Twitter user. Someone who understands how to reach out and properly connect with others. I think a tutorial is already in the works! ;) This tool is definitely for the more advanced Twitter user. Someone who understands how to reach out and properly connect with others. I think a tutorial is already in the works! ;)

]]> By: Elad Kehat - DemandS http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/08/farming-twitter-with-demandspot.html#comment-45553 Elad Kehat - DemandS Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:16:40 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=1707#comment-45553 Thanks for sharing your thoughts Karen. You just gave me an idea for a new feature - we could let our users specify their target area, and then automatically follow the people in that area that are tweeting about househunting. Like what <a href="http://www.twollo.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.twollo.com/</a> does, just with a much better targeting. Is that something you'd use? Thanks for sharing your thoughts Karen.

You just gave me an idea for a new feature – we could let our users specify their target area, and then automatically follow the people in that area that are tweeting about househunting. Like what http://www.twollo.com/ does, just with a much better targeting.

Is that something you'd use?

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