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Using Tags on Point2 Blogs

To me, the term Tag normally indicates a keyword-type identifier.  However, for Point2 blogs, I'd suggest that you use Tags as categories, not keywords.

After you've used your blog for a while, visitors will hopefully want to read more of your posts than what is shown on the home page.  In addition, you may want to direct someone to a set of posts on a particular subject.  That's where using the Tags as categories can be very helpful.

As categories, you need to think carefully about the Tags you create, and organize your posts by topic.  Don't add Tags unless you are posting on a new topic, and you anticipate adding more posts on that same topic in the future.

For example, you might want Tags for Market Conditions, Things to Do, Community Information (or different Tags for different communities), New Listings, The Listing Archive, and so forth. 

You'll probably also need a Tag for "Everything Else" or "All Other" or "Deep Thoughts"  Confused - depending on how you use the blog.  Then, only add a Tag if you are sure you're actually starting a new topic category.

You'll be glad you did when someone wants to look at all your market condition posts, and all you need to do is send them one link!

Published Sunday, November 12, 2006 5:00 PM by Kathleen Allardyce
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Tuesday, November 14, 2006 11:28 AM by Norm Fisher

# re: Using Tags on Point2 Blogs

Excellent advice Kathleen.  I've done about 8 entries on my blog, all meticulously tagged with "keywords" and I've already got quite a list going.  I can see that it will get out of control very quickly.  I'm going to go back and sort them into categories as you've suggested.

Saturday, November 18, 2006 2:02 AM by Jerry Campbell

# re: Using Tags on Point2 Blogs

Kathleen,

Thanks for being so supportive of our Point2 sites.  I've always enjoyed your insite.  I sure love this new blog we have at our disposal.  Now I can use this blog to be more sphecific about just my real estate business and my main blog for drawing in larger audiences.  thanks again

Sunday, November 19, 2006 1:14 PM by Jay Thompson

# re: Using Tags on Point2 Blogs

As always, sage advice from the Point 2 pro!

I'm on a "blog tour" looking for Point 2 Agent blogs. And of course I've added you to the blogroll!

Monday, November 20, 2006 6:00 PM by Kathleen Allardyce

# re: Using Tags on Point2 Blogs

Hello All,

So, here's another issue to add to the Beta list - I just received 3 e-mails at once announcing your comments!  I was amazed that 3 people posted comments all at once until I looked at the post date.

Thanks for responses - I'll be updating my blog roll, also.  If you want additional real estate marketing/website tips, visit our main blog at http://www.BuildRealEstateResults.com/blog!

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