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Can An SEO Sell His House Faster Than His Realtor?
I have done some crazy things in my days as a web developer to test theories, or prove points, but I think this one will probably take the cake.
I have decided to try to test online traffic generation vs traditional real estate marketing in order to prove to my Realtor and friend how effective the internet can be as a sales tool. We have what some might call a small wager going - a bet if you will:
I think I can sell a house (Without any prior real estate sales experience or training) using internet marketing tactics faster than he can sell a house using his traditional methods of advertising.
And in order to make this thing happen, I am putting up my house 
The Wager:
I am going to attempt to sell my house faster than my Realtor
The Terms:
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Removing State Reciprocal Directories : Notifying Google
Many users of REW websites who are doing their own SEO have asked us if we could document the proper process of removing the state organized reciprocal linking pages that they were previously using for link exchange. Here is a detailed breakdown:
- Step 1: Create a Google Webmasters Account
To create a webmaster account, visit http://www.google.com/webmasters/ click on "webmaster tools, including sitemaps" To the right you will see a "create a google account" click on that link and follow the step to create your account - Step 2: Once you have created your account login and you will see an "add site" option, type in your URL and hit ok.
- Step 3: Verify your website: Click on the URL you have added and there will be a text box that…
Testing New Blockquote
I am testing a block quote
This is a test of a block quote, I need to write enough text in here to see whether it looks good or not Read Full Post
Google Enterprise A Reality At Real Estate Webmasters
Real Estate Webmasters is proud to announce we have completed the paperwork and are awaiting activation of our enterprise level Google mapping API.
We are now able to provide much more timely and complete Google geo-coding, without the limitations of the Google free API. We can also enjoy enterprise level telephone and email support from Google staff, and implementation assistance for any and all existing and new Google mapping technology.
What does this mean for REW customers?
- Faster and more complete geo-coding of very large custom IDX applications
- Reduced programming bills: With access to Google staff, we are able to reduce billable time on implementation, research, and testing / workarounds for complex Google Map mashups — we can go…
Tom Antion A Hypocrite? Internet Marketing Guru's Are Full Of It!
I just read a great blog posted by Knox (A Denver Web Guy) you can read the blog post at this Tom Antion the SEO hypocrite link.
I am always amazed when someone like Tom Antion who claims to be able to help people achieve higher search engine rankings calls SEO's "Full of it" - does he not realize that he is selling that very same service? Lol to funny, Tom I really hope that this post (Made by an SEO that is apparently "full of it" helps show you the error of your ways. You have to realize that if you call out a community that is prominent on the web, you are going to attract a negative response. I have looked at your own site antion.com and you really aren't in a position to be calling any upstanding internet marketing professional full of it.
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Featured Directory Listings At REW
I have been meaning to post this for a while as it is a question I get asked quite often so here goes:
For those of you interested in purchasing featured directory listings, you will find information in this post about pricing, features, benefits and the submission process.
Lets start with Features:
- The most important feature of a "featured REW listing" is the fact that your listing shows up at the very top of the directory, above any free listings or other content.
- Link to Blog: As with all REW listings, your listing will come with an additional link to your REW blog.
- Link to your listings: If you have added your listings to your REW Blog, a link to those listings will also appear.
- Link to your website: As with all REW…
Considering Google Maps Enterprise Support And Licensing At REW
I have been in talks with Google corporate lately regarding becoming an enterprise Google maps customer. This would open up some very exciting opportunities for REW IDX customers including:
- Unlimited Geocoding license
- Enterprise Level Support directly from Google
- Opportunities and access to the newest Google API features
- Zero Ads - Currently Google does not have ads on their maps, but they do reserve the right to do so in the future, however as an enterprise account, REW will have the option to not show ads and customize the mapping interface
So how much would it cost? We don't know… Read Full Post
Creating A Great REW Directory Listing
Members constantly ask what makes a good directory listing, or what should write for my directory description?
Ok where to start: I always tell people to write their directory writeup / description try to treat it like you just paid $10,000 for a high end locally targeted magazine. You want to get the most out of this investment, and to do so you need to provide your readers with certain things.
- Knowledge of the area: Identify with your visitors, show them that you are local and know the area. Touch on points like well known local features that your visitors will identify with, discuss the types of homes in the area, architecture etc BE THE LOCAL EXPERT
- History of service (If applicable): Talk about how long you have been servicing the area…
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