How many people would stick around AR for the "learning" experience, and the "SEO" experience if there was no point system?

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Jay Markanich, Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC)

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Jay Markanich

Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA

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Debbie - I am here for the SEO for sure, and for the learning. My favorite thing is writing blogs for fun and for instructing others.

I would still do it for zero points.

I think being featured is important because more people see our stuff and THAT brings out the SEO juice.

Nov 23, 2014 04:09 AM

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I think blogging adds value to one's profession. Points are for fun only.

Apr 23, 2018 09:32 PM

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Ajay Pandya

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Sep 19, 2017 10:09 PM

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Liz and Bill Spear

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Jay, I'd be perfectly fine with totally doing away with the point system after one reaches free account status. I blog daily because it's good for business and because I enjoy interacting here. That's good enough for me.

Nov 24, 2014 09:33 AM

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Roy Kelley

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Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

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I would still be here. I see why the points work, and that system does encourage participation, but I'm also here for the networking and friendships I've created. I also like writing and this is a creative outlet for me as well.

Nov 24, 2014 09:13 AM

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Roy Kelley

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Jay Markanich

Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA

Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

I come here to learn. I inform others a little bit too. Really, the points are not something I pay a lot of attention to. I don't know my standings (except what I see on my profile) and don't follow that aspect.

To ask a zillion dumb questions only to gain points is meaningless to me. I don't understand it.

Nov 23, 2014 09:29 AM

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Roy Kelley

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Liz Froment

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As someone new to ActiveRain, I enjoy like you said Jay Markanich, being able to write blog posts and connect with others in the industry. The gamification of it all is just a bit of added fun (and the link juice for SEO certainly doesn't hurt)!

Nov 23, 2014 09:05 AM

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Dave Hill PhD,ePro,SFR,CIAS,BPOR,CNE,CSC Chicago Area Real Estate Agent

Midwest Premier Realty, Gurnee IL 224-321-0699 - Gurnee, IL

For me, the points are an interesting side benefit only. The SEO/"google juice" are very helpful & the abilty to attract clients as well as help others with engaging content are key.

Nov 23, 2014 04:27 AM

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Well I definitely would. It does wonders for my biz by being found on google. And, I get great marketing ideas. But, yes, there are a lot of people here for the points. Crazy.

Nov 23, 2014 04:06 AM

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Bob Crane

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Points have a purpose, and eventually they fine tune them to push us to do what it takes to keep the blogging and interaction moving along.

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

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Coldwell Banker Realty

Dipti nailed this one!

May 27, 2018 06:29 AM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

At least I will....

Oct 04, 2017 10:19 PM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

I would.

Sep 10, 2017 05:28 AM

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Debbie - I am here for the SEO for sure, and for the learning. My favorite thing is writing blogs for fun and for instructing others.

I would still do it for zero points.

I think being featured is important because more people see our stuff and THAT brings out the SEO juice.
I think blogging adds value to one's profession. Points are for fun only.
Jay, I'd be perfectly fine with totally doing away with the point system after one reaches free account status. I blog daily because it's good for business and because I enjoy interacting here. That's good enough for me.
I would still be here. I see why the points work, and that system does encourage participation, but I'm also here for the networking and friendships I've created. I also like writing and this is a creative outlet for me as well.
I come here to learn. I inform others a little bit too. Really, the points are not something I pay a lot of attention to. I don't know my standings (except what I see on my profile) and don't follow that aspect.

To ask a zillion dumb questions only to gain points is meaningless to me. I don't understand it.
As someone new to ActiveRain, I enjoy like you said Jay Markanich, being able to write blog posts and connect with others in the industry. The gamification of it all is just a bit of added fun (and the link juice for SEO certainly doesn't hurt)!
For me, the points are an interesting side benefit only. The SEO/"google juice" are very helpful & the abilty to attract clients as well as help others with engaging content are key.
Well I definitely would. It does wonders for my biz by being found on google. And, I get great marketing ideas. But, yes, there are a lot of people here for the points. Crazy.
Points have a purpose, and eventually they fine tune them to push us to do what it takes to keep the blogging and interaction moving along.