Niagara Falls Real Estate & Homes : Give Some Link Love....

Colleen I love having you on "my team!" You are such a great player and it is true- I dont get out of the Rain as much as I should!

Michele -- commenting on posts here gets us 25 points -- commenting on outside blogs gets us backlinks...  Which would you prefer?

Colleen - thank you for mentioning my outside blog - I've actually been doing more exploring out in the blogosphere and it's great to visit familiar faces and take my "blogging education" to the next level. Thanks for giving me a great list of blogs to visit..not sure I've stopped by them all before but you're right - commenting there is appreciated as much or more (due to the scarcity of them) and it's a great way to keep the reciprocity going.

You are such a great community leader - thanks for being so supportive of us all.     

Colleen I have been to some of the other blogs that you listed, and all of the ones that I have visited are very well done.  But to tell you the truth, with the limited time that I have, I have a hard time in just keeping up with my Subscribed List here on ActiveRain.

Cyndee -- my pleasure...   And thanks!

George -- I made it a priority to check some exterior BLOGS.  You don't need to stop reading here, just change your hapbits a little bit...  It is worth it later on...

George... that means you need to focus on those people who write lead-in posts and go to their outside blogs so you can get the most from your comments!

focus on 10 a day - you don't need 600

Am going to comment on every one of them tomorrow. seems my better 7/8ths just informed me I have plans for the evening in about a half hour. And am going to enjoy every minute of it, or else!

Thanks for bringing this up. It's something we all must do, so after your list, then it's eveyone we've subscribed and so on.

Cheers...

David -- Excellent point!  

Gary -- Have fun!

 

Everyone -- it is all about the Link Love....

OOOOOOOOOOKKKKKKKKKK if you say so!!!!!

Lately I have been getting invites to other real estate and mortgage blogging communities and I will be linking to them.....

"Link love" with the right professionals is a good thing, Colleen.... I agree!!

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Thanks for the link love, I do subscribe to some of them with RSS feeds, but I didn't know about several. Yes, I love those backlinks. Thanks Colleen.

Hi Colleen - I have GOT to learn to go to outside blogs and see what's going on out in the real world.  I have checked out a couple of these, but tend to hang around AR mostly.  The other blogs that I have visited are just so well-done!  Not only do I need to get outside to other blogs, but I've got to get my own outside blog going.

Thanks for the reminder - to get going on multiple tasks!
Ann

I enjoy using google reader to get RSS feeds from the blogs I like - it's much easier than remembering which ones I want to keep track of.

Howdy Colleen

I liked reading your post a lot,

Here is a 5 for it.

Have a good one

I prefer the backlinks and appreciate the reminder..love the post!  I get into a routine and forget to refresh and be sure I am making the best out of my time and input.

Colleen... I totally agree with this. And yes, David makes a good point which I made in this post, How do you view outside blogs?  Even if you see people that write a blog here on AR that leads you to their outside blog, go make a comment on that outside blog. Gee, if you are too lazy to write two comments, copy that comment and come back and post it in the AR community, the blog that you read here.

My personal opinion, people like to be noticed that they left comments here in the Rain. They also don't realize that your comment on the outside can sometimes be picked up while being search. Google search your name, you will see your name appear from those comments that you left on outside blogs. Google doesn't pick up on this when commenting here on AR.

Colleen.... this is a great point and I just don't understand why more don't do this. Good post. 

How does members only protect from getting linked to the outside world..???

Colleen,

What a wonderful idea and we appreciate you pointing it out!  Thanks!

Colleen,

What a wonderful idea and we appreciate you pointing it out!  Thanks!

Hmmm, and I thought this was going to be another post about linking each other in our blogs here. Thanks for an interesting twist... and I do hope it becomes more common practive here, very soon, to link to others' outside websites when we mention them in our posts. 

I will have to go and check out some of these outside blogs!  And I really need to get going myself!  BUT I want to point out one thing, on my blog log someone googled a Realtor with the first name Bernadette in Alabama, I had a blog comment from a Bernadette (different last name) I came up on the first page of that search.  Interesting!

I am relativly new to blogging, but I started blogging else where first, and still do. I just post my blogs on both places. There are some great real estate blogs all over the web. There are some great real estate blogs here too. I have already been inspired by many of you, and I've only been here a week.

Stephen Wolfe

I'm so glad that you posted this!  I have found reading outside blogs really inspires my writing, plus keeps me in tough with what's going on in my area.  There is a blog world outside of AR and it should definitely be explored.

Lot of interesting material to read, nice post. Blogging is developing into an interesting area of internet resource

Colleen I will take backlinks over points any day. I have been commenting on several outside or non AR blogs. I will check out some of these on this list as well. I have had a few AR members visit my outside blog as well. I love giving and getting link love!

Colleen,

Nice post and a great tip that to help succeed in building a great blog, build relationships with other bloggers - even if they are on a different platform!

Hi Colleen,

I love to venture outside the rain to read others blogs, and I love it when others read mine.  I am not that great about commenting outside the rain, but I should, and will! Thanks for the reminder.  Off to check out the blogosphere...

Colleen, Thanks for sharing these links.  As a relative newbie (less than two months) on AR, I am not aware yet of everyone's outside blogs.  Thanks again.

Ok, I had to come back after a little surfing! I love the way Laurie Manny referenced on a post on her blog (outside AR),  a post on the Rick & Ines's blog, who had a guest blogger, Mariana Wagner.   Three different rainers outside AR in different markets, all helping each other! 

Colleen,  I have been reading outside ActiveRain.  You are right.  I have 2 blogs outside of Active Rain as well.  By the way I love the pic.

Thanks, Colleen, I bookmarked this one to go back and look at all these blogs sometime soon.  I just started my own, and it's really quite elementary.  But I can see the benefits and I hope there will be some other "wordpress" users out there on ActiveRain that I can consult with from time to time.

Colleen -

I have read a couple of the outside blogs you mentioned.  You've made it pretty easy to find some more, so thank you.  I will take some time to check them out. 

George -- really it isn't that tough...  You will find the balance..

Alex - so very true!

Ann, Lisa & Robert -- You are very welcome!

Ann C. -- You are welcome.  I dragged my feet for weeks.  And then I got challenged by Laurie Manny and I was hooked!  

Sharon --- RSS Readers are nice, but I like to read a blog, they link to another blog, go read there, find a link and hop onto another blog.   I would never have discovered some really interesting sites had I just stuck with what I am familiar with.

Dale -- Thaks for the 5!

Michelle -- Backlinks are terrific!   I am not sure about your question -- Why wouldn't you want people to link to you?

Jeff -- Thanks for the interesting point, I would have appreciated you asking first to put the link in, not doing so can be considered Comment Spam.   What people are missing is that commenting on somone else's BLOG is beneficial to the person leaving it.  Yes 25 points at AR are nice, but wouldn't you like a backlilnk to your website?

Ryan -- This is why so many members put the lead in posts -- Link Love!  Some members hate having to read it elsewhere.  When in truth they are giving a gift to the members here at ActiveRain -- the opportunity for backlinks!

Kim -- It is wonderful to see how we are discovered over the Internet...

 

 

Stephen -- be careful of duplicate content.  Google will punish you.  

Tracey --- it is a big world out there!

Charles -- yes a great resource!

Ashley -- Yea!    

Paul & Michelle -- Absolutely!

Ginger -- sometimes it is a little intimidating to comment outside, they have been spoiled with the back and forth and play that happens here.    Yes Laurie Manny is a master at it...    

David & Kristin -- You are welcome!

Matthew -- Link love... gotta love it...

Margaret -- We all had a starting point.  Don't worry yours will develop as time goes by..  Remember Rome wasn't built in a day!

 

 

EVERYONE --  If you have an outside BLOG and want people to check it out, please feel free to put in your link in your comment!

 

 

 

 

Pay it forward....Love it!!!

Colleen.... you are correct, I should have asked you. I do apologize. If you want me to take it out, I will. Just e-mail me. No sense in talking about it in here.

You always share interesting ideas. Thanks.

Since you gave the greenlight, here is the link to my outside blog, BlogbytheBay.com.

Check it out if you want to know more about Marin County, California! 

Ginger -- Nice job on your BLOG!   

Al -- You are welcome!

Jeff -- no need, just wanted to make sure others understand the guidelines around here... 

JR -- Thanks!

TLW -- You are the comment Queen!     Want to give a link to Broker Bryant's outside BLOG?

Colleen thanks for the go ahead on linking our blog here. Mine is still a little baby blog at http://www.expertrealestatetalk.com/. It's a work in progress but then I think with a blog it always will be.

Thanks for the mention.  Someone stopped by and said something about Colleen's entry so I came looking for it.

Colleen- Thank you for the link love!!! I DO try to make it around OUT of the Rain as much as I can. I am also re-building my new site and with this, much of my focus will shift.

Great idea Mariana- I will certainly try to venture out!

Thanks Colleen...I haven't ventured outside Active Rain much...."My ex always told me I was boring"...LOL  I will check some of them out and thanks for the post.

Mariana -- You are very welcome!  I look forward to your changes!

Maureen -- You are welcome..   I thought it might be a good idea to send members off on a little tour...

Ashley -- thanks for visiting my site...

Thank you so much for the link love, Colleen! Now I have more reading to do as well - thanks for that too because I have been trying to scroll through and find people with outside blogs to read.

We did everyone of them as advertised... except could not find a comment link for Cindy Cross. It was fun, informative, and a very worthwhile tour. 

Not long ago we read something from TLW about reciprocity, and if I remember from you too, and that very much helped us understand and get more involved with AR.

I think this post is equally important. It means going outside of AR too. Thanks again.

 

BTW, which is the best outside blog for you? 

Thank you for the link love Colleen.  I actually visit a ton of blogs and leave comments.  Going out into the real world is great fun!

Colleen, this was an awesome idea - I have to tell you that 3 months ago I was totally intimidated of the "outside blogosphere" and now it is a lot of fun.  I just wish I had more time!  Thanks so much for mentioning miamism!  : )

Carole -- You are welcome....It is hard to find people's outside BLOGs...  Perhaps someone will come up with another list for people to take a little tour...

Gary -- Glad that you enjoyed it...   Keep touring...  It is fun

Linda -- You are welcome...  You have a great blog!

Rick & Ines -- See how fast things change?        

Thanks for the link love.  I went one step further, I seek out Minnesota blogs that are not real estate related and have just launched the carnival of Uff Da for Minnesota bloggers of all stripes.  

I did not know about these blogs thanks

Colleen

Beth Butler just told me that you mentioned my SBCB.  That is so kind.  I just got home now from the airport from San Fran.  I'm a mess.  Will read all this week---.  I just got your email, too.

 

Thanks for including me.

Nite, nite.

Teresa - that's a great idea!  I also seek out local Miami blogs that are not real estate related and have found some gems.

Colleen, thank you for the mention. Reading outside of AR is always good...gives perspective and love at the same time...doesn't have to be Real Estate related, either.

Kevin, nite, nite. I know how you feel...it is exhausting, isn't it?  JUST A SMALL HIJACK!

 

Teresa -- What a great idea!  I will have to take that on...

Kevin -- you are welcome...   Your vmail was filled --- phone tag you are it...

Ines -- Teresa came up with a great idea didn't she?

Gena -- you are very welcome...

Thanks Colleen, for giving me a glimpse of the world outside Active Rain.  The timing for me personally, is perfect!

Sandi -- enjoy the tour...  

Great idea, Colleen. I will peruse those blogs and try to make sure I hit other members outside blogs when I see a link to them. I will take you up on your offer to provide my outside blog for others to check out, http://myclosingspace.blogspot.com

I have one question though, why is the Manhattan Real Estate Blog no-followed while the others on your list are not?

 

HI Colleen. Thanks for the link love.

Mark: What does no-followed mean? Manhattan real estate blog is mine. I had to delete a post today if that matters.

Mitchell: No-follow is a tg that is placed in links when the webmaster or person adding the link does not want the search engines count it as a vote. Basically no follow is telling the engines, here is  link but don't pass any link juice or page rank to it. It just seemed odd that only one link was no-follow but the rest were not. BTW I can tell because I have a Firefox add on that identifies no follow links by highlighting them.

Mark, Thanks for the explanation.  I need the juice more than the love lol.  I thought there was something wrong with my blog.

I'm still finding old posts like this to be very helpful to me as I learn.  Great point about backlinks vs points!  I'll take that to heart!!!  Thanks for the recommended reading. I'll check them all out.