How many emails have you received in the last year from companies claiming to be able to rank your site on the first page of Google? There are a number of reputable companies out there who can and do improve your rankings, but it can be very expensive. There are also a lot of companies making promises that they don’t deliver on. Blogging is a great way to help your site be found. Here are a few tips to help you be successful at blogging:
- Blog regularly– You don’t have to do a blog post every day, but you should do at least 1-3 per week. Blogging once a month (quarter or year) will not be beneficial. Schedule time to blog just like you would a meeting. It’s very easy for blogging to fall to the bottom of your list if you don’t plan to do it. Set a goal and stick to it.
- Create a list– A lot of agents struggle to find topics to blog about. Dedicate some time to brainstorm topics that you can use or create a plan to do different types of posts each week. For example, you can plan to do 2 posts per week. One would be about a real estate topic (Moving tips, Finding your first home, Downsizing, a highlight of a new listing or an Open House). The second could be about something going on in your community. Just a couple weeks ago, I searched for a haunted house in a particular area and found myself reading a realtor’s blog. They had visited a few, provided feedback and provided a link to discount coupons. What’s going on in the neighborhoods where you work?
- Why pick you as a realtor?– A blog is a great way to establish expertise and help potential clients pick you. Show you know your business and the areas in which you are working.
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