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Amazon.com as Social Networking
Ever thought of using Amazon.com as a social networking site? David Meerman Scott has some great ideas on how to increase your visibility by writing reviews of books you read: Think about your marketplace. Why not be the first to review a new book on Amazon? If you’re a real estate agent and you write [...]
New Technology, Same Concept: It’s about RELATIONSHIPS!
Given that I’m just the “web guy” around here at TechShorties, I think I’m able to offer a valuable “outsider’s insight” into what has changed about the online “real estate game.” Furthermore, my comments here don’t just apply to real estate, they are valid for all types of professionals wanting to make connections and grow [...]
Did You Know 4.0
The latest update to the “Shift Happens” video series is out. Developed by XPLANE in partnership with The Economist, this video focuses on “the changing media landscape, including convergence and technology.” Watch it to see many of the game changing concepts and ideas that we’re dealing with each day at TechShorties:
Social Media: Are you having fun with it?
I’d like to start things off by having you watch this video the Duct Tape Challenge at Zappos, popular online retailer: Now, you’re probably asking, “What does a Duct Tape Challenge have to do with teaching real estate agents how to use social media?” Well, there’s actually a lot you can learn from how Zappos [...]
In the mail #2: What should I blog about?
Questions from you, answered by us, shared with all: QUESTION: If not to talk about my listings and sell people on hiring me as an agent, what else do I have to write about in a blog? TS ANSWER: Great question! We hear this question a LOT. If you haven’t downloaded and read “Paradigm Shifts [...]
