May 26, 2011

RSS Feed  subscribe by email  Follow Us on Twitter  Facebook

Google Shares Top Tips for Websites

googleg

If your real estate website only sees a few visitors each week and generates even fewer leads, now might be the time to check out Google’s latest tips on what makes a good website.

How to Convert Facebook Fans into Email Subscribers

email

Last week, we looked at a great example of a real estate agency gaining hundreds of “likes” on Facebook by creating a page focused on a local area. But what if that agency wanted to go one step further, and convert the people who connected with them on Facebook into email subscribers?

Five Options for Making Your Site Smartphone-Friendly

iphoneflat

The number of people using smartphones to browse the web is growing at breakneck speed. The question for real estate agents is, how does the website you’ve spent so much time and money on look when loaded up on a smartphone? Have you checked?

Are Agents Giving Up on Social Media?

homegainlogo

The results of a yearly survey by US real estate website homegain.com reveal some surprising trends when it comes to the marketing strategies real estate agents are using.

Real Estate Tech Roundup 20/5/11

techroundupbudgie

Each week, we take a a look at the top stories in real estate technology from the past seven days. Here are the latest stories from around the world:

zillow.com’s Facebook Tabs: Will You Use Them?

zillowcomlogo

US real estate website zillow.com released a set of Facebook tabs last week, going some way towards solving the problems with posting listings in Facebook news feeds. The question is, will real estate agents jump on board or shy away from having so much zillow.com branding on their own Facebook pages?

Agent Strategies: Reaching the Community via Facebook

ilovecronullafacebook

After trying for ages to find a way to connect with our audience through our company Facebook page, Beach & Bay Realty, we had a long think about whether this was really suitable.

How to Make Sure LinkedIn Is Working for You

linkedinapplogos

Now we know that LinkedIn has passed the 100 million users milestone - most of which are in Europe, the UK, the US, and Australia/New Zealand - the next question is: Is your LinkedIn profile actually working for you?

Are You Really LinkedIn to 100 Million Users?

linkedinlogo

At the moment, LinkedIn is claiming that over 100 million professionals are signed up. But does that mean it’s a useful business tool?

Real Estate Tech Roundup 13/5/11

techroundupbudgie

Each week, we take a a look at the top stories in real estate technology from the past seven days. Here are the latest stories from around the world: