https://realestatetomato.com/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 21:11:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://realestatetomato.com/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1554 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:23:12 +0000 http://realestatetomato.com/2008/01/22/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1554 Although I do agree somewhat that you have to step back and just be creative, but I think that for most people who so blog, SE and O are their primary concerns. I don’t think many REALTORS® take the time to blog because they like to write. Of course, some do, though, and I am sure it shows in the quality of their blog.

]]> https://realestatetomato.com/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1553 Thu, 22 May 2008 23:21:22 +0000 http://realestatetomato.com/2008/01/22/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1553 Teresa, I think it is great what you have been able to accomplish with your blog. Being natural and sincere in your writing gives people the feel that they would be comfortable with you. I have no doubt that when you do meet people in person who have found you through your blog I am sure they feel like they alrady know you.
I also agree with your comment that just because a search term brings in more traffic – it does not mean that it is better traffic. Most of my web traffic from google comes from long tail searches but they are usually searching for something very specific rather than some one just searching “any city” real estate.
I think for many blogging is something they feel they have to do but they do not really like to do it. For others it is the perfect outlet for their creativity and they can be who they want to be.

]]> https://realestatetomato.com/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1552 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:58:54 +0000 http://realestatetomato.com/2008/01/22/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1552 Erik,
No KW Family Reunion this year. Will be back on the circuit soon, however.

]]> https://realestatetomato.com/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1551 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:14:19 +0000 http://realestatetomato.com/2008/01/22/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1551 Thanks Jim! It is hard to stay focused on writing good content when you are constantly thinking what the google bots are looking for. This post is what I need and I plan to keep this on my mind as opposed to those damn google bots! By the way, are you going to Keller Williams Family Reunion?

]]> https://realestatetomato.com/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1550 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:33:26 +0000 http://realestatetomato.com/2008/01/22/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1550 Not to be wishy-washy, but for me, the saying “everything in moderation” fits well for me here.
I find I enjoy the process a lot more when I don’t worry about 1001 SEO rules. My actual CONTENT is more interesting (or seems to be, because those are the posts that have a long shelf life.)
However, by following Jim’s recommendation of just writing, and then going back afterwards to see what minor optimizing can be done, I have seen quick success for my major keywords.
It’s all good!

]]> https://realestatetomato.com/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1548 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:52:07 +0000 http://realestatetomato.com/2008/01/22/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1548 There has to be a reasonable moderation between SEO and “clean” blogging. Yes, we need to be found. That’s really the starting point of why we are doing this. But at the same time we have to have content that the users want; because there’s a lot of crap out there on the web… and the consumer wants valuable content.
So where’s the happy medium?
Maybe it has more to do with the age of your site, and the PR of the site. If you’re a well positioned real estate website, you don’t have to worry as much about your SEO as a new site does. Maybe, over time, as your ranking improves you can shift your focus to conent moreso than SEO.
Just a thought…

]]> https://realestatetomato.com/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1549 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:08:04 +0000 http://realestatetomato.com/2008/01/22/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1549 I always think about keywords AFTER I chose the topic I would like to write about. Sometime the topic is dependent on a good keyword, sometimes it is the other way around.
But when I actually write the post, I write it without much thought to keywords at all. When I am done, if I can go back and make sure my keywords are in there.
I am just now turning toward the importance of keywords. I have been focusing on headlines, topics and content.

]]> https://realestatetomato.com/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1547 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:57:41 +0000 http://realestatetomato.com/2008/01/22/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1547 Great post! This is so true and it’s something that we all get caught up in when times get tough. Thanks!

]]> https://realestatetomato.com/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1546 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:57:48 +0000 http://realestatetomato.com/2008/01/22/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1546 Excellent post Teresa. When I first started doing this years ago I would focus so much on SEO in my articles that I would ultimately compromise the quality of my writing on my own http://www.realestatemarketingblog.org. Now I completely forget about stressing over SEO and just focus on writing good content. So much easier. Love your insight, keep it up…

]]> https://realestatetomato.com/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1545 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:32:46 +0000 http://realestatetomato.com/2008/01/22/three-letters-i-dont-think-about-when-writing-a-post-for-my-real-estate-blog/#comment-1545 Great post, Teresa. My brain would hurt if I focused on SEO and all this other stuff. I’m sometimes facinated when I read about some of SEO strategy…however, like you’ve said, my posts wouldn’t sound like me. I’ve been lucky that I’m able to just write and people who need me, find me.
I’ve been noticing some blogs that are SEO junkies (I’m sure they don’t know how to SEO correctly, if you’re going to use SEO) and they look (and read) awful to me.
Thanks, Teresa!

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