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Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Write something that someone wants to read. That's why every start of the year I review what got the most eyeballs.

Mar 04, 2019 05:25 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Write original, engaging posts.

"Views" are not as important as connections in my opinion. 

Concentrate on what is valuable to you.

Mar 04, 2019 04:56 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Have a take and don't suck.

Mar 04, 2019 05:01 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

...on one of your blog posts.

That is a great idea to focus on ONE post (a pillar post) that contains real fabric and links identified by topic.

For example, use this morning other question as a source of fabric for you blog post titled - EMERGING TRENDS.

Everyone on your list will have interest in the topics listed: decor/color, kitchen and cabinets, flooring, HVAC and energy alternatives.

Send a message, place an ad, buy some traffic, post a question, buy some print space about ONE of these topics at a time with a link to the appropriate section of the blog.

This strategy has a cascading effect.

If the analytics show blog visitors stayed for an average 0.007 nanoseconds, that means they did not see what they expected. This could mean they were repelled by a waterfall of words when they expected to see a picture.

If folks are reading and not leaving MEANINGFUL comments, my suggestion is to ENGINEER some imperfections into the blog. Give others the opportunity to show how brilliant they are. Engagement/provocation is the outcome the writer wants.

Best of success,
Annette

 

Mar 04, 2019 05:18 AM
Ambassador
2,178,603
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Take advantage of all the free social media share buttons.  Be sure to use intriguing titles to draw the view in.  

Mar 04, 2019 04:43 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I have no secret formula. I share my posts on my social media and what happens, happens. And often there is no rhyme or reason as to which posts get lots of action versus others. The topic, however, can be a big determinant of the number of views.

Mar 04, 2019 04:24 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Include a teaser headline.

Use a provocative picture.

etc.

Mar 04, 2019 05:41 AM
Rainmaker
1,374,373
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

Sharing on social media and a great title works for me. I’m more concerned with actual interaction and business than views however. 

Mar 04, 2019 05:16 AM
Rainmaker
469,510
Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

I only have the obvious input - a catchy blog title follow by applicable content and then some social media promotion/exposer.

Mar 04, 2019 06:54 AM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Share it on other social media.

 

Mar 04, 2019 06:53 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Share on social media. Other than that, use key words to help it be found by the public when the search for terms

Mar 04, 2019 05:37 AM
Rainmaker
2,220,654
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

You have many great answers here Peter.

Mar 04, 2019 11:13 AM
Ambassador
5,230,113
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

The ones that I have the most views on here in the Rain have the fewest comments, Peter. I share them on social media sites, people read, then they call. They never comment.

If you post quality information that your consumer is in search of and share the posts everywhere, you're far more likely to get calls from the consumer.

Mar 04, 2019 07:24 AM
Rainmaker
2,390,620
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Write the best content possible Peter Mohylsky, SoWal Is HOME. 

Mar 04, 2019 06:55 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I try to keep it interesting and appeal to common sense, depth and purpose. Sensationalism and shock may work but it cheapens as it does...

Mar 04, 2019 06:51 AM
Rainmaker
508,318
Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
HomeSmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Real Estate Made Easy

No doubt about it, sharing on Twitter, Facebook and other social media will increase your views. You can track it by looking at your stats. You will see hits immediately after sharing on Twitter.

But the best juice is to write a Featured Post.

Mar 04, 2019 06:08 AM
Rainmaker
289,719
Dario Ferreira
Attleboro, MA
Internet Marketing & SEO

- Write a great post

- Like people have mentioned, share on social media.

- Link to it from your own website

- Ask other people to link to it

- Link internally from AR posts, etc.

If you have enough backlinks and your subject is not too competitive, you may start ranking on the search engines, then your views will increase.

Just kidding, but you could simply hit the refresh button several times and your view count will go up :)
AR has a flaw and does not stop the above from occurring.

Mar 04, 2019 09:06 AM
Rainmaker
758,035
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

Share it on Social Media is what comes to mind. 

Mar 04, 2019 12:47 PM
Rainmaker
4,936,705
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

All about content and the headline I would think.

 

Mar 04, 2019 10:04 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I don't really concern myself with the number of views here.  I know my listing blogs here usually show up on page two or three of Google

Mar 04, 2019 07:55 AM
Rainmaker
660,906
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Meaningful content, something you have observed that you haven't seen written about - it will somehow produce views. As Debe Maxwell, CRS said, sometimes the blogs with most views do not have the most comments. The connection is important - somebody calling you because of the blog post.

Mar 04, 2019 07:38 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

ActiveRain is not my focus on getting more views.  My focus is my WP sites.  I optimize SEO and share on social media.  AR is a good source for link backs to my site. 

Mar 04, 2019 07:34 AM
Rainmaker
628,814
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

A good / intriguing  headline & share all over social media works best

Mar 04, 2019 07:32 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Peter,

Exactly what Lyn Sims said.

Mar 04, 2019 07:03 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Share them on social media.

Mar 16, 2019 06:03 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Content

Mar 09, 2019 05:02 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,409
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Never gave it any thought. Have some loyal followers and that is enough for me.

Mar 05, 2019 04:22 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

ditto to what Lyn Sims said...

Mar 04, 2019 02:10 PM