Ask An Ambassador: Why Do You Blog?

My goal is it helps me via SEO or someway. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Hello Bill (and Liz too) - countless reasons and perhaps even more examples of this (and that too).  And just when you think of something "new" - you can see/read an interpretation that seems a bit different.   

Good evening Bill,

You like many of us starting blogging and learned what works and what doesn't and our "Why". That is an excellent question to ask ourselves. I figured out targeting my community audience made the difference in securing my dominant listing position in the hood!

Hi Bill- very well said. When I began my blogging journey years ago, it was to market my business. Not only did I learn about blogging and real estate but I gained a Virtual family some of whom I've had the opportunity to meet. Today, it's about continuing to learn. 

Learning from the wonderful folks here in the Rain is one of my top reasons. Also, I enjoy interacting with other professionals from around the country.

I post to spread information, and also my love of the art of the form of discussion that I think really it has his special place..

I used to blog for the SEO it would achieve but nowadays I merely blog because of the camaraderie that has been developed in the Rain, haha.

My main purpose for posting is to share valuable information with others, but I also have a deep appreciation for the art of discussion. I believe that there is a unique power in the way that people can exchange ideas and perspectives, and I am always eager to contribute to these conversations in a meaningful way. Whether it's through sharing my own experiences or learning from others, I believe that every discussion has the potential to bring people closer together and help us all grow as individuals.

As one clarifies one's target market and reviews how each potential client is secured along with one's marketing goals both long term and short term, changes not only blogging but other marketing activities to attract attention and begin to build the relationship.

Thank you very much for sharing your personal experience and advice.

Bill it truly is about the WHY we blog.  Today  my why, like yours, is totally different in comparison to when we all first started here. And it changed many times over the years. Makes me smile thinking of what an amazing journey it's been - on so many levels.  And still is!!

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Knowing our "why" for everything we do keeps us on OUR right path. My reason for blogging could be totally different than someone else's ("could be" should just be "is"). And it's all good!

Liz and Bill Spear I enjoy blogging and it gives me reasons to research data and share.  One thing I wish was an option is to take a class on how to reset and start blogging with a purpose and formatting it better.

There is a correlation between my blogging and my payday. When I blog about real estate, there's generally a payoff. When I blog about local "events," not so much. And I think a lot of it is immersing yourself in the business, too. Like attracting like?

As Dorie Dillard Austin TX said, it really is all about the 'why.' For me, I post market reports to send the link to my clients in those communities - AND to hopefully gain attention from John Q when searching for those particular subdivisions. I post recipes on occasion (even though, it's REALLY not real estate related!) for 'fun' and to, hopefully help others enjoy 'healthy' eating - we're not getting any older! And, I post photos/'diary' posts to help build relationships here, as well as letting John Q get to know me. 

All of that said, I am still not sure any new posts are actually gaining traction. I have grown to depend upon those evergreen posts we learned together, LONG AGO, that target those 'icing-on-the-cake' Google searching buyers & sellers! 

And, I remember those IDX group meetings. We REALLY need to resume those. That was SO much fun! 

Love your post, Bill - and the discussion that spawned from it.

For me blogging is a challenge.  And the why in it for me is to get over my fear that what I have to say is not worth reading.  Now I'm not trying to throw in a negative here, but it really is a challenge.  Every blog seems to take me way more time that I originally allotted to the task, and yet when I have completed it, I feel I have accomplished something and have moved up another rung of the ladder.  It's people like YOU that have given me so much encouragement.  And I will continue to work toward my goal!