Spring is here and it is time to boil, dye and hide the Easter eggs. I thought you might enjoy some humor this week, so here are some family-friendly jokes to share while you celebrate the Easter holiday. I hope you laugh...I did.
What kind of music does the Easter bunny like?
Hip-Hop, of course!
How many Easter eggs can you put in an empty basket?
Only one - after that it's not empty any more!
How do you catch the Easter Bunny?
Hide in a bush and make a noise like a carrot!
Why did the Easter Bunny cross the road?
Because the chicken had his Easter eggs!
What kind of jewelery do rabbits wear?
14 carrot gold.
What would you get if you crossed a rabbit with a scout?
A rabbit who helps little old ladies hop across the street.
What do you call a rabbit with fleas?
Bugs Bunny
How can you tell which rabbits are the oldest in a group?
Just look for the gray hares.
How can you tell where the Easter Bunny has been?
Eggs (x) marks the spot
Have a wonderful Easter everyone!
By the way, if you missed the Free Webinar on Relationship Marketing this week, there will be an encore presentation Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 9:00 AM (PDT).
Pamela Cendejas, Second Self Virtual Assistance - When There Isn't Enough of You to Go Around!
Here is a little tip that can save you a BIG headache if you choose to become a Beta Tester. A Beta tester is someone who chooses to download a program which is still in development stages. The only way a software manufacturer can find out what works and doesn't work is to have actual users test their program. Currently, Microsoft has two products in Beta versions: Windows 7 and Silverlight (IE8).
The reasons someone would choose to test a Beta version of a product are varied and individual. Some people just like to have the newest version of a program. The why and how are not really important. What is important (here comes the tip) is that you are prepared for disaster. I am not saying a disaster will strike you, but the fact remains that it has and does happen. It's kind of like a California earthquake. We all know its going to happen, but we don't know where, when or how much damage will occur.
You cannot depend on a system restore in the event a disaster does strike. A beta version can disrupt your system to the point that a system restore will not restore your system to its previous state. You may even see the dreaded blue screen ("the operating system is no longer operating").
Prepare For Disaster
* Be sure all of your backup systems are in place and working properly. Restoring data can be a long and tedious process even with the best of systems. I recommend an online backup service. They are very reasonably priced. Try http://www.carbonite.com.
* Be sure you have all of your original software disks. Many backup systems, including online backups, only store data, not your programs. If you experience a severe disaster, you may need to reinstall them.
* Partition your hard drive. By partitioning your hard drive, you can run the Beta version in this sector, minimizing the risk to the rest of your operating system being corrupted.
When using Beta versions, it is wise to remember the Boy Scout motto: Always Be Prepared.
You would think that being a full-time Realtor® would be enough to fill a person's day. But, in today's world, so much more is expected of you. You are expected to keep up with continued education requirements, market info, marketing, prospecting and technology. As if that isn't enough, many buyers and sellers expect you to maintain a website, blog about your local area and participate in social networks. Mr. John Q. Public may not know that he expects all of this from you, but you do. There are only so many hours in a day and only so much one person can do. So, today I thought I would share a few tips that may help you make the time you spend managing your social network(s) a little more manageable.
1. Before you do or read anything else, update your status. If you are a member of more than one social network, use a service such as Ping.fm. Ping.fm supports over 30 social networking sites. Post your update here and all of your social networks will receive the update.
2. Look at your news and blog feeds. Just quickly scan for the articles that will increase your expertise and knowledge base as well as those in which you can make a comment. Review the blog and news feeds of your groups and friends. Don't visit everyone everyday. Instead, schedule groups/friends to one or two a day.
3. Look to see if there are any updates from your groups/friends. Select only those worthy of a comment.
4. Look for any requests/invitations your have received. This would also be the time to send Happy Birthday greetings and the like.
5. Win friends and influence people - add friends or join a group. Read any notifications you may have received.
6. Check your email inbox. Read your personal emails first and then, if your schedule permits, read the remainder.
A secret to any good business strategy is to plan your work and work your plan. To make your social networks manageable, schedule your time and time your schedule.
Is "thank you" enough when someone signs up for your newsletter or signs in on your website?
Hmmm, let's see:
* Thank you for signing up for my newsletter.
* Thank you for visiting my website. I look forward to serving you.
Both sound a little canned and boring to me. As a recipient, I would not be able to click the delete button fast enough.
What else can be said, you ask? Maybe not much, but you can add some interesting content.
* Thank you for signing up for my newsletter. I appreciate your interest and hope the information you receive will be interesting and helpful. By the way, here are some newsletters (blog, links) that I have found interesting (helpful, invaluable). You may enjoy them as well. If you have a question or need real estate information, you can contact me directly at myemailaddress@xxx.com. I will be happy to assist you.
* As a way of saying thank you for signing up for my newsletter, I would like to offer you this free e-book: How to...
* As a way of saying thank you for visiting my website, I would like to give (offer) you ....
Anyway, you get the idea. Adding content beats the "plain Jane thank you". I can guarantee you that the recipient will at least finishing reading the email before hitting the delete key and they may just be a little more inclined to read your emails in the future.
If you link to another blog or website, be sure to email the owner and let them know. Linking to another blog, website, etc. is another way of saying thank you for the good work you are doing. The blogger or website owner just might return the "thank you" in the form of a link back or a referral.
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As a real estate professional, you know how difficult it can be to stay ahead of the phone calls, paperwork and real estate sales. On top of that, you also have to make sure your website has fresh content that is valuable to both the visitors and the search engines. Then, there's the social networking and blogging, client database management and listing promotions. When do you ever find time to market yourself?
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I just want to take the time this morning to say "Thank You". In the last couple of weeks I have been receiving more qualified leads from my website than usual. I have had visitors filling out the "Contact Form", registering for a "User Name and Password" to access the MLS, and direct phone calls from people that have been surfing the web and came to my website.
I cannot tell you how much stress has been erased from my life by not having to worry about maintaining my website. It is nice to know I have a "crew" that understands the workings of a website and that my "crew" can work so well with Scott (Advanced Access Marketing Specialist).
Thanks to your efforts in customizing my address book or contact form or whatever it is you did recently, I no longer receive the dozens of spam mail I was getting on a daily basis just a couple of weeks ago. That alone is a huge relief.
I want to say "Thanks" to all of you for your efforts. I am very pleased with the way things are going and I hope you are around for a long time doing what you do best!
Larry Luenser - ABR - CRS - GRI - e-PRO - Associate Broker
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I just wanted to write and let you know what a wonderful job you guys do for me. We were inexperienced at best when this all started and you simply have made my site into one of the premiere sites in the area. My rankings in all of the search engines have continually climbed and I simply don't know how to thank you. I will be recommending you to all of my associates as well as anyone else who may be interested. Please keep up the great work you do and thanks again for the professionalism, timely completion, and allowing me to ask questions.
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Keller Williams Realty Services
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