If you've been on the fence about building your own real estate site, this thought likely crossed your mind: why should small sites bother trying to compete for search engine rankings against industry giants such as Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com (ZTR)? With their obvious advantages in resources, staff, and name-brand recognition, this might seem … [Read more...] about The Little Real Estate Site That Could
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Responsive Real Estate Websites
Responsive Real Estate Websites – is it right for your site? The answer is a resounding YES! Internet usage on mobile devices account for over 60% of all internet traffic, overtaking usage coming from desktop computers. While this outcome was seen by a consensus of market analysts as inevitable, few predicted how soon this transition would … [Read more...] about Responsive Real Estate Websites
Changes that Are Effecting Email Leads (using Gravity Forms)
Receiving email leads through your website’s "Contact" form and "What's My Home Worth" form via the Gravity Forms Plugin may not be functioning correctly, due to recent changes made by some email providers! Please continue reading for more information on this issue and how to resolve it. We have noticed that many popular email providers (Yahoo, … [Read more...] about Changes that Are Effecting Email Leads (using Gravity Forms)
Link Building 101 – A How To Guide
Just what is "Link Building", and why is it so important these days? Moz.com's recent article on The Beginner's Guide to Link Building is a comprehensive guide on exactly what makes a link high-quality (and conversely, bad links that can detract from your SEO), as well as how to go about using them to gain higher search engine rankings and increase … [Read more...] about Link Building 101 – A How To Guide
Your Guide to High Quality and Free Stock Photography
What is the first thing clients look at when they visit your website? The photos, of course! A great photo can pull visitors into your website, set the mood, and exude professionalism. That’s why it’s so important to use good quality photos and graphics that will highlight your attention to detail and professionalism. From real estate market … [Read more...] about Your Guide to High Quality and Free Stock Photography
Critical WordPress Update – Protect your Site from Denial of Service Attacks
WordPress recently released an important security update (version 3.9.2) that addresses a critical vulnerability in WordPress that could be exploited and cause your website to go down. We wanted to take this opportunity to stress to our clients the importance of keeping your WordPress core and plugins updated. If you are not sure what version of … [Read more...] about Critical WordPress Update – Protect your Site from Denial of Service Attacks
Google+ Strategies
Most real estate agents focus a lot on Facebook, but Google+ carries SEO weight that cannot be ignored. It is a great way to achieve those awesome website rankings that you dream about. For real estate agents it is more than just a social network, it is a powerful networking tool where you can build a strong online community that will help get you … [Read more...] about Google+ Strategies
Top 13 Blogging Mistakes Real Estate Agents Make
Top 13 Blogging Mistakes Real Estate Agents Make Did you know that 30 percent of news and information consumption comes from blogs, social media aggregators, and Twitter? This finding, published by a PAN Communications survey, reveals that a popular blog is your ticket to recognition. All you need to do is tap that market, build trust with your … [Read more...] about Top 13 Blogging Mistakes Real Estate Agents Make
WordPress Maintenance Services = Peace of Mind
Check out our new WordPress Maintenance Add-on for "peace of mind maintenance" of your real estate website! This service was designed to make your life and job just a little bit easier by allowing you the freedom to focus on real estate. Routine website maintenance is critical to the success of your website, and we have some great options to help … [Read more...] about WordPress Maintenance Services = Peace of Mind
The Power of Marketing with Real Estate Videos
According to a recent webinar on Inman.com, Building Real Estate Relationships with Video, a whopping 70 percent of home buyers forget their agents name after the first year. 70 percent! How are you ever going to get those referrals if people don’t even remember your name? The answer, video marketing. The concept of video marketing started in … [Read more...] about The Power of Marketing with Real Estate Videos