Active Rain “Outside Blog’s” - More choices 4 U
June 26, 2008 by Nick Bastian
Filed under Social Media / Networking
It’s official.. As of yesterday, the long rumored, Active Rain “outside blogs” have launched. For some, this might be great news, for others, it might just be another decision to have to make. The choice of platforms can be confusing; Wordpress, TypePad, Blogger, Active Rain and many others. Either way, if you are new to blogging, most of us here at AZREBN suggest that you start “somewhere!” Find your style, find your voice and get started.. Make sure blogging is for you. Honestly, it isn’t going to work for everyone. Just like the real estate business, many get started with expectations of instant success only to realize it is work and not as easy as one might think. Active Rain does have a lot of information and is a good place to learn about or learn how to blog.
I am sure there will be much discussion and many questions about the new AR platform. Jay has already raised some good questions and has written a nice post (surprise surprise) about the Active Rain Launch. I also saw that Dustin Luther has given Active Rain’s outside blog’s a look as well.
I am sure there will be people willing to discuss some of your options at upcoming meetings. What ever the choice, we are looking forward to seeing what you have to say in your part of the blog universe. Best of luck and much success to you!
Nick - the outside AR Blogs are for folks who don’t have a blog setup like you have here. They can of course, but with a Blog like this, there may be no need. You’ve done a great job with this one my friend, keep up the good job! :-)
Thanks Brad!! *wink*
Nick - great coverage on the AR outside blogs. I had a few questions for Bob Stewart and still waiting. I was on the original team that was testing the outside blog and it actually fizzled out. Not sure why, but originally they were going to charge for the outside blog, guess it’s FREE now. Another option to set up another blog with your own domain. It’s a great place for new bloggers to start for sure!
Brad.. Thanks so much for stopping by! I know you are REALLY busy with the launch of the new platform. I think it is great for people to have so many options. Here at AZREBN, we are glad to share this info with everyone. I am sure AR will continue to be a big help for many people. Take care, my friend..