Comments on: Presentation: Using Blogs to Build an Online Brand http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/ Seattle's Leading Resource for Real Estate Information Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:08:33 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Bank of America Exits Wholesale Lending…For Now?? http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-199769 Bank of America Exits Wholesale Lending…For Now?? Fri, 26 Oct 2007 05:08:38 +0000 http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-199769 [...] If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Sorry for the lack of updates today folks. I was lucky enough to be invited to the Beverly Hills and Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors meeting to hear Brad Inman and Dustin Luther talk about blogging in real estate. I highly recommend that if you are the industry you try to hear either of them speak - you’ll learn a lot about where we are headed in terms of marketing to customers. [...] [...] If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Sorry for the lack of updates today folks. I was lucky enough to be invited to the Beverly Hills and Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors meeting to hear Brad Inman and Dustin Luther talk about blogging in real estate. I highly recommend that if you are the industry you try to hear either of them speak – you’ll learn a lot about where we are headed in terms of marketing to customers. [...]

]]> By: I have no intention of turning this into… | Rain City Guide | A Seattle Real Estate Blog... http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-198486 I have no intention of turning this into… | Rain City Guide | A Seattle Real Estate Blog... Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:58:56 +0000 http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-198486 [...] Also, I shouldn’t admit this, but I honestly have not given much thought about what I’m going to say just yet… Conveniently, back in August I did a presentation on using blogs to build up an online brand for the KW Mega Technology Camp that came off well (and took about 45 minutes including questions from others who were on stage). I think I’ll adjust that presentation a bit but go with that general outline. If anyone who was at that presentation wants to give me feedback, I’d love to hear it! [...] [...] Also, I shouldn’t admit this, but I honestly have not given much thought about what I’m going to say just yet… Conveniently, back in August I did a presentation on using blogs to build up an online brand for the KW Mega Technology Camp that came off well (and took about 45 minutes including questions from others who were on stage). I think I’ll adjust that presentation a bit but go with that general outline. If anyone who was at that presentation wants to give me feedback, I’d love to hear it! [...]

]]> By: 7 Ways to Make an Impact | Rain City Guide | A Seattle Real Estate Blog... http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-185112 7 Ways to Make an Impact | Rain City Guide | A Seattle Real Estate Blog... Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:30:52 +0000 http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-185112 [...] After my presentation a few weeks ago in Austin, TX, the folks at KW asked if I’d like to submit an article on blogging for the next issue of the KW newsletter. Rather than succumb to the usual “5 reasons you should blog” type article, I thought I’d try to be a bit more interesting and profile some of the bloggers that have made the largest impact on me. [...] [...] After my presentation a few weeks ago in Austin, TX, the folks at KW asked if I’d like to submit an article on blogging for the next issue of the KW newsletter. Rather than succumb to the usual “5 reasons you should blog” type article, I thought I’d try to be a bit more interesting and profile some of the bloggers that have made the largest impact on me. [...]

]]> By: Blog Classes - Everyone’s Getting Into the Act | Rain City Guide | A Seattle Real Estate Blog... http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-174453 Blog Classes - Everyone’s Getting Into the Act | Rain City Guide | A Seattle Real Estate Blog... Wed, 29 Aug 2007 05:01:10 +0000 http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-174453 [...] I looked over Dustin’s format, but while Dustin is my Blogging Guru, there’s not much I can use there.  It won’t include an overview of what a blog is.  It will get straight to the point.  Blog now!  LOL.  Clearly I don’t want it to be like some of the Web 2.0 classes I’ve been to, where the instructor spends most of the time talking about the days before faxes, and ends with “and now we’re at Web 2.0 thanks for coming”.   It also won’t be about what blogs are.  It will be a “getting started right now” seminar, much like Project Blogger that produced Kevin’s Blog.  (Kev was on the news in Miami today - his blog is gangbusters). [...] [...] I looked over Dustin’s format, but while Dustin is my Blogging Guru, there’s not much I can use there.  It won’t include an overview of what a blog is.  It will get straight to the point.  Blog now!  LOL.  Clearly I don’t want it to be like some of the Web 2.0 classes I’ve been to, where the instructor spends most of the time talking about the days before faxes, and ends with “and now we’re at Web 2.0 thanks for coming”.   It also won’t be about what blogs are.  It will be a “getting started right now” seminar, much like Project Blogger that produced Kevin’s Blog.  (Kev was on the news in Miami today – his blog is gangbusters). [...]

]]> By: LC http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-173342 LC Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:59:22 +0000 http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-173342 Dustin, I’ve learned a lot from your presentation, yes you talk a little fast , but I thought it covered so much good information, and honestly, because of YOUR presentation I will start blogging myself. I, any like some of the other Realtors, I won't be too concerned about being 'perfect', otherwise, I'll end up like that old couple that waited for ever to get married, because they thought they couldn't afford it before, so they were in their 80's when they finally got to the altar..... Now, I know I have lots to learn and don't even know where to begin.... is www.blogger.com a good starting point? Dustin, I’ve learned a lot from your presentation, yes you talk a little fast , but I thought it covered so much good information, and honestly, because of YOUR presentation I will start blogging myself. I, any like some of the other Realtors, I won’t be too concerned about being ‘perfect’, otherwise, I’ll end up like that old couple that waited for ever to get married, because they thought they couldn’t afford it before, so they were in their 80’s when they finally got to the altar….. Now, I know I have lots to learn and don’t even know where to begin…. is http://www.blogger.com a good starting point?

]]> By: Mariana - Springs Realty Scoop http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-172994 Mariana - Springs Realty Scoop Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:48:41 +0000 http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-172994 Dustin, You did an amazing job at Mega Camp. You REALLY made a lot of sense and your water breaks killed me! From everyone who spoke over the 3 days that I was there, your presentation REALLY made the MOST sense - especially to soem of the folks who are just starting out. Bravo!! Dustin,
You did an amazing job at Mega Camp. You REALLY made a lot of sense and your water breaks killed me!
From everyone who spoke over the 3 days that I was there, your presentation REALLY made the MOST sense – especially to soem of the folks who are just starting out.
Bravo!!

]]> By: Jay Thompson http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-172786 Jay Thompson Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:15:17 +0000 http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-172786 I really don't think there's much I can tell Dustin about the benefits of blogging Jillayne I really don’t think there’s much I can tell Dustin about the benefits of blogging Jillayne

]]> By: Dustin http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-172776 Dustin Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:33:29 +0000 http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-172776 Jillayne I think some of the confusion may be that I didn't bullet things correctly in my post above... I meant for these five items to be bullet points below "why blogging works": # High search engine rankings # High conversation rates # Agents are already doing it # Long-term benefits # Low-cost In other words, the benefits are that the search engines love quality blogs, the leads convert really well, it's easy because agents are already "blogging", there are obvious long term benefits and the costs are low to getting involved. Sorry about the confusion, I hadn't realized I messed up my bullets above! Jillayne

I think some of the confusion may be that I didn’t bullet things correctly in my post above…

I meant for these five items to be bullet points below “why blogging works”:
# High search engine rankings
# High conversation rates
# Agents are already doing it
# Long-term benefits
# Low-cost

In other words, the benefits are that the search engines love quality blogs, the leads convert really well, it’s easy because agents are already “blogging”, there are obvious long term benefits and the costs are low to getting involved.

Sorry about the confusion, I hadn’t realized I messed up my bullets above!

]]> By: Jillayne Schlicke http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-172775 Jillayne Schlicke Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:29:01 +0000 http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-172775 Hi Jay, Can you help Dustin out? What are the benefits of blogging? Hi Jay,

Can you help Dustin out?
What are the benefits of blogging?

]]> By: Jay Thompson http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-172771 Jay Thompson Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:01:40 +0000 http://raincityguide.com/2007/08/20/presentation-using-blogs-to-build-an-online-brand/#comment-172771 "to do a presentation right, takes time." From the comments I've heard here and elsewhere about Dustin's presentation, it sounds like he did it right to me.... “to do a presentation right, takes time.”

From the comments I’ve heard here and elsewhere about Dustin’s presentation, it sounds like he did it right to me….

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