Turn Key Blogging Solution Available Exclusivly to CKG Members
Posted on November 2nd, 2007 | by Brad Carroll |Recent statistics from the National Association of Realtors® indicate only 5% of real estate professionals have a blog site. Here is the reality, while 5% of real estate agents and brokers may have a blog site, few “invest” sufficient time to maximize its impact.
Get On-board the Real Estate Blog Train!
So here is the million dollar question - Are you blogging? If not, now is the time to catch the next wave of Real Estate Web 2.0 and take advantage of all the benefits available to those who embrace this technology. In case you’re not aware why you should be blogging it’s pretty simple - lead generation! Plus the SEO benefits to blogging are considerable. Blogs provide an indexable platform for search engines and allow you to demonstrate your expertise and differentiate yourself in your marketplace. Let’s face it, you need every resource available to help you stand out above the crowed field of competitors.
To help you get up to speed in the world of blogging CKG International and Dakno Real Estate Marketing are partnering to offer a turnkey blog package that includes the development of a semi-custom blog site, blog search engine optimization and blog training. Scheduled to begin in the later part of November, this initial training is exclusively for CKG International participants.
What You Get
A blog site to match the branding of your current website based on the WordPress platform, 8 blog-centric training calls that focus on how to use your blog. These calls will focus on such as topics as writing effective posts, adding imagery to your post, adding plugin’s to your blog site, using RSS feeds ect. During the calls, we will also go into great detail how to write content in your blog to maximize for your target market, how to promote your blog using online social networks, how to submit your blog to blog specific search engines (Technorati), the best way to analyze blog traffic and more.
Complimentary Blog Review
After the 8 phone calls, we will also schedule a one-on-one complimentary blog review on the 12th week. During this call we will review your blog with you and lend helpful advice to ensure you are maximizing your blog’s potential.
All Inclusive Cost: $1500
Call Dates:
• Thursday, November 29th
• Thursday, December 6
• Thursday, December 13
• Thursday, December 20
• Thursday, December 27
• Thursday, January 3
• Thursday, January 10
• Thursday, January 17
*** Tentative call time each week will be 1 pm (est)
Call Topics:
• Why Blog
• Getting The Media to Notice Your Blog (This can have a great impact. One of our clients recently was picked up by the New York Times
• Blogging Your Way to the top of the search engines
• Understanding Your Audience
• Promoting Your Blog via Online Social Media Networks (MySpace, Facebook..etc)
• Attracting the “Influencers”
• Finding Your Blog Voice
• Viral Marketing Campaigns
• Putting RSS to work for you
• Building Your Online Exposure
• Lead Generation Blogging Techniques
• Neighborhood Targeting
• Becoming a Web 2.0 Agent
• Plugins, Widgits and More
Call Length: 1 Hour
Sign-up Date Deadline: November 12th
Please leave a comment below if you have any questions.

2 Responses to “Turn Key Blogging Solution Available Exclusivly to CKG Members”
By Lonnie Shapiro on Nov 6, 2007 | Reply
After the initial $1,500, are there any monthly or additional costs?
By admin on Nov 6, 2007 | Reply
Hi Lonnie, The only monthly charge is a nominal hosting fee of $18.95/month. This includes blog and email hosting.