The ActiveRain Stuff You Won't Find Anywhere Else on the Web

This is so cool! I've added it to the To-Do file. Thanks.

Liz

As Liz just said ... This is very cool! It's on my list to check out over the weekend. Thanks

Brad - very neat idea. I'm going to check it out further. Now to find the time...

Jeff

Brad, It is amazing what can be done now. This is nice to have all in one place, I have checked this out on your profile and used it!  But I will check up on WIX too!

Pretty Cool I haven't seen this one yet. "fairly user friendly" ?

Oh man.  Now I have to check this out too!

What a great way to organize your blog posts.  I can see huge SEO potential for the book as well.  One massive spider post.

Something else I need to know about; you guys at AR are just too helpful.

Liz - it is a pretty nifty cool tool...

Suesan - don't let it eat up your whole weekend.  :-)

Jeff - thanks! Yes time, the ultimate commodity...  lol~

Jane - sure makes it easier to have posts available that are older.  Most people never go to the bottom of our Blogs and click on the numbers 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 etc. of our older posts on AR.

Deanna - you caught that eh?  haha!  Yes, fairly easy... (depending on who you ask...)

Kathryn - you don't have to, but it's nice to know it's there if you ever need it.

Erik - not sure of the SEO on this one, never tested it to see, but for a Blog post, website, or Internet profile out there, it may still have some great value and use.

Excellent informative info!  The things you find when you are looking to teach someone something.  KM

Pretty darn neat Brad! See you soon.

Hi Brad

I'm in the process of writing a book and the information is very timely.

Good luck and success

Lou Ludwig

Bradley -  Very cool. You never cease to amaze with cool new sites and gadgets. Way to go. Bookmarked to come back to. You are so active Brad. :-) 

A book!  Wow, I'll have to check that one out...

You definitely come up with the latest sites and gadgets.  Thanks for the tips

Brad - I like the layout and direct links on your e-book. Now when I need to search for something, I'll start on your profile.

Wow, I like this, it will be incredibably helpful to email this to new members I recruit.

As always, you're giving me more knowledge and also more things that I need to go learn about.

Hi Brad!
That is the most awesome thing I have ever seen!  Not only that, but I can't believe how many posts you have done!  I was going to use it for a class I was going to give on Active Rain, but I think I am going to have to pare it down a bit!!!!

Brad, this is a definite bookmark! I'll probably never have to search for anything again anywhere but here. Thanks!

Very nice Brad.  your posts are always so helpful for the members.

I think that is the coolest thing.  BTW, love the photo of you in your hat. 

Hi Brad!  This is WAY cool!  I did hover over the small box and my screen isn't large enough to see what came up in the white space!  (I have a small laptop that I carry EVERYwhere so, I HAD to have a compact one!)

Have a great weekend and thanks for the tip--one more really cool tool to investigate!

Brad - excellent, just what I have been thinking about the last few days - as in is there something like this out there. Well I guess this answers that question! ~Rita

Brad - Awesome!  Thanks so much for sharing and taking the time to post this!

How cool is this !!!

Not that I doubt that you'd lead the way with something like this, but it's excellent all the same !

Thanks for always being willing to share too Brad !

Cheers !

Sheldon

I just can't believe how much information is here.  Placing it all in a book is such a neat thing.  I am still very much a newbie and I must admit I keep reading and reading trying to make sure I understand how A/R works.  The book is going to be so helpful.  Was it very time consuming to make your book? What about the cover?  I will have to check it out....Thanks so much Brad. ~ Kim

.... oh and how was Mama's Strawberry Rhubarb Pie ??? Sounds DEEELICIOUS !!!

Brad: Looks like you are at it once again.. Another great tool

Thanks Brad for the very useful tool you provided.  I can wait to figure out how to use wix too!  The e-book will really help a newbie like me!

Brad,

Your name is pretty much synonymouswith "Gadgets and Gizmos" for the Activerain blogger!  Thanks for always selflessly sharing your finds and latest goodies with us all.  Take care and happy blogging!

Thanks, Brad. We can always count on you to help us 'Rainers achieve the next level.

Hey Brad - Very cool.  I can't wait to play with this new toy.  Free is a great price!

Brad, You have given and shared so much information with us. I may have to give up my real estate just to keep up with all your amazing information. Bookmarked for later. Thanks for your generosity!

Brad- thank you for always keeping us on the cutting edge and being willing to share!  I appreciate you!

Yikes Brad that Cleo is some CAT!!  Are you sure you don't have an exotic tiger at home??  Thanks for sharing your new ebook and WIX.  Very, very cool!

Brad, well look at you...all cowboyed up with boots 'n all. Pretty cool looking. Oh, and I like new stuff so will be checking out Wix.com. ;-)

Brad..You Rock!  This is post is booked market for a quick referenceto your ebook, Looks great and easy to follow.

Cheers, Thanks !

Hi Brad, We have much in common. I have a beautiful husband Jamie ( sure he would love my "beautiful" description, but he is, inside and out) My kitty cat is Cleo also. Don't have the three sins, Oops sons, only 2, and as  a blessing, a beautiful daughter, Mallory.

Life is grand!

John - thanks, we all work hard...if you can call this work!  :-)

Kristen - if you look, you can find something new everyday, especially here in the rain.

Susie - was hoping to see you in Atlanta, unfortunately, I can't make it this year.  Father in Law is having a memorial service, he passed away on Valentines day, but I will see you soon at one of the next AR gatherings.

Lou - good luck on your book, I know how much time and effort goes into it.  Wishing you all the best!!

Robert - thanks, I guess calling me Active Brad in this case is appropriate.  It sure makes it easier to send members a post with everything in it instead of searching my own blog to try and find the articles from months and years ago.  Should save us both time in the future.  I just sent this post to 2 newbie members tonight, so it's already been helpful to have this up and posted.  (I wonder who featured it though.....I was trying to slip away this weekend...  haha )

Michael - it's not really a book, it's just my Blog all sorted by categories with buttons to link to each post.  Looks like a book though.  lol~

Russ - it's a horrible addiction, I know.  What's even better is that it's my job too.  :-O

Sharon - if anyone asks, you can always just send them a link to this post, it is already working for me and saving some time in helping some of our new members.  I used to have to hunt through my own posts to try and find certain topics, this is so much easier.

Thanks for sharing Wix.com Brad, I take it you made the flight back to Fairfield from seattle without a hitch. It was great meeting you here at REBarCamp

Hi Brad, great presentation as mentioned before. We're still working on the twitter list using this technology. Thanks for reminding us about it. You're on top of your game. Keep up the great work.

Sincerely, Castellum

I have plans for this.  Maybe my children will help!  Bookmarked.

What a cool site thanks for sharing this - it's great.  Will be put to good use by many of us.  Love the swagger in the picture!

Brad:

Once again a great idea from you.  I too will have to check it out, and use it.

Brad,
This is INCREDIBLE!  How fantastic!  It's so easy to find what I'm looking for.  Your tech savvy blows me away.

Brad,

You are always coming up with new stuff and the best part is they are mostly FREE.

what a great idea, and I am thinking of all kinds of ways we, as Realtors, could use a free ebook for our clients, ie First Time homebuyers, owners facing foreclosure, etc.  Great idea and execution (as ALWAYS!)

Hey Brad.  This is wonderful.  I am going to try to learn more about this

Don

I had noticed this yesterday on your profile and thought, man this thing is pretty freaking cool!

Oooooo....a new toy to play with today!

Tina in Virginia

Brad...

I absolutely insist you return my hat. Borrowing it is one thing but not giving it back is another :)

TLW...ROAR!

Awesome!  Thank you.

Hey Brad! Where is the e-book on wix? It looks fantastic, but I searched and didn't find it!

Brad -what a great tool and I love the layout!  I'm going to have to share this with many people..who knows maybe they might start blogging!

Brad....

Goodness ...something else to take up more time ... I can't keep up with the calls as it is!

And my Worth Looking Into file keeps getting fatter.  This looks pretty neat.  Thanks for pointing it out.

Brad this is sooo cool!  I am bookmarking it.  So many neat gadgets, so little time.

Wow.

Really cool, I am still amazed as to how fast technology and information sharing are taking place.

This can be used in so many ways.  I am going over to spend some time and see if I can do the "fairly easy" part of putting it together.  Thanks Brad for the post!

Brad, this looks like a pretty neat tool to keep everything all in one place. Thanks for the tip and link.

I can't wait to dive into something new.  lol.  Thanks Brad for the heads up. 

Hi Brad-very interesting.  Can you help me find your ebook tutorial...can't find on your profile page.

This is a very interesting concept, Brad. Thanks for alerting us. I will delve into it further as I think it is a great idea for promoting my business.

Missy - that's exactly what I was planning to do with this.  I know there are many ways our members could use this tool in their business too.  Thanks for "you know what!"  :-))

Christine - the only thing you really need to learn is how to apply this to your business as a tool.

Paula - feel free to trim it down and use it any way it might help.  It works for me in helping many of our new members and should save me time scouting around for posts I want to send our members who inquire about different subjects here in the rain.  Thanks for the kudos!!

Frank and Sharon - I'm just one more member providing tools and tips on my Blog in hopes that others will find it useful.  Thanks for your appreciation, but there are thousands of members here doing the very same thing... you included!

Karen - thanks, I sure hope so.  Enjoy.

Audrey - sometimes I like to play Cowboy, been that way since I was a little kid!  lol~

Debe - the little pop-up is just a banner that WIX provides as a promo piece on their free version.  They do have an option to remove that pop-up and the sidebar image, I think it's 4.00 a month or something like that.  I am like you, have laptop, will and do travel!

Rita - you can find anything you want on the web these days, but AR is always your best resource to start your search.  Glad this is something you'll find useful, and I'm happy you found it here.

Jason - thanks.

Sheldon - always my pleasure, I'm a tech geek and don't ever mind sharing my discoveries with my friends in the rain. Cheers to you, have a great weekend. (BTW - The Pizza Pie and Rhubarb were to die for...)

Kim - this ebook was created over a long period of time.  It's really just a compilation of all the posts I've written here on ActiveRain.  You are the perfect candidate for why it was created, I hope it will help save you some time, frustration, and make you tons of friends and money!

Roland  - I'm always at it, you know me.  :-)

I actually think my dinosaur head is able to wrap around this.  I just wish there was someone here in the beautiful toolies where I live that could come over and hold my hand and walk me through this stuff...  I would love to wave a magic wand and voila, there it is,up and running...

Kristina - Wix is pretty easy once you understand all the tools and options.  In the meantime, I hope this post and ebook will help you find your way here and around the rain.

Jason - just call me GG for short?  lol~ Thanks my friend.

Vickie - Yes, you can ALWAYS count on me...no matter what!  :-)

Marlene - everything starts with a price, everything!!  FREE is still a price, just one I know many can live with.

Margaret - don't you ever give up Real Estate the ROME way, the world wouldn't be the same if you did!! 

JB - thanks, the feeling is mutual, I appreciate you too my friend.

Maureen - I see you found the hidden photos behind my t-shirt, Cleo is a tiger at times, but is still part of the family.  I just had to include her on my profile.  lol~  Thanks.

Teri - YeeHaw!!  (Big Smile)

Fred - I think you've commented on nearly every post in my eBook.  Thanks so much for all your support since I've joined this network.  You're the one that ROCKS!!

Brad, thanks so much, very cool looking ebook. Now I am off to WIX

Very cool Brad!  Thanks for always staying one step ahead of us and then teaching us what you learn!

Brad,

I have noticed that on your blog.  I think I am going to make one.

Terri - Life is grand!  Too funny the sins  sons comment!  Looks like we do have some things in common. :-)

Sonny - thanks, and yes I made it home from Seattle safe and sound.  It was great finally meeting you at the REBarCamp, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. 

Victor - thanks, this has been a work in progress and will continue as I add even this post to it, but anything worthwhile does take time.  Having the vision and perseverance is what helps us reach our goals.  Glad this was able to put a spur in your side regarding your project.  Good luck with that. 

Paddy - would love to know what your plans are, let me know if you need any help.

Miriam - you must be referring to the t-shirt I had custom made.  The front cover was before it traveled all across the country and got signed by many AR members.  If you click on the shirt, it will take you to the photo showing many of the signatures.  Some of those signatures are by members commenting right here in this post!  I love that shirt.

Bob - I hope you can use the book and the site, click on a few of the buttons and you'll see how.

Maya - you are too sweet, thanks.  I'm always here to help if you need me.  :-))

Don - yes FREE is good.  This was actually started with my first post back in 2007, I just didn't know it yet.

Janie - this post had dual meaning and purpose, I'm glad you caught that.  One - hopefully some of the content in it will help others, Two - you could think of creative ways how to use this in your business as you have mentioned.  You're a sharp cookie!!   Let me know if and when you create something, I'd love to see what you come up with. 

Brad, this is absolutely great. I was doing some AR training in my office last week, You know the members who joined and have only a photo and part of a profile. Well, at least I got them started, and this book will be excellent for them to .... take off!

Cool tool, thanks. It does take a very long time to load on your blog page though...

Thanks.  Is there anything that you do not know?

Love the way you made the e-book and liked the content until you got to your personal musings. After having written like 1500 blog posts for my business blog alone and probably more than a 1000 between my other blogs, active rain, the real estate tomato, Inman news and agent genius I have never written "personal musings" for a combination of reasons. One is that I don't do personal and the other is I don't think I have any musings. I am more of ruminator, and sometimes kind of a light thinker. I do have deep analyitcal thoughts but they are hard to write about and most people don't get me when I do smart . . unless it is smart a$$. Could it be that after all these years I just wrote my own personal museing? LOL gotta go write an ebook

you always come up with the cool stuff!!!!

Had to step out with the family for a bit, first sunshine in days, I'll be back later but just wanted to say thanks for all the comments. 

Thanks Teresa for laying out one of your personal musings right here on my post.  I think your personal musings show and come across well in your photography.  I spend quite a bit of time checking out your photos on flickr.  Loved your post TODAY about flickr toys too.  GREAT MUSINGS if you ask me.   :-)

Brad,

Very clever, I must say. This will save us plenty of valuable time when looking for your stuff. Thanx.

Brad, really cool! Looking forward to exploring this further.

I'm hoping this makes it much easier to figure out all the ways to use A/R!

Brad,

You are such a resource. Thanks for this great tip. Will definitely check it out.

How do you find these things?

Brad - rock on !! Very very cool indeed !  Will look into this.

Brad -  You can actively call Me Bob.... ha ha and I won't call you Bradley :-) ha ha.....

Bob - sorry about that, I see your photo and your name below it and it's just become habit!!  Please don't call me Bradley, that's what my mom used to call me but only when I was in trouble...just like now!  lol~ sorry! :-)

Brad,

This e-book definately makes my life easier,cause i do find myself referring back to bookmarked posts of yours for guidance more than a few times each week.  THANKS :-)

I have been thinking of an ebook for a while...  Might be a cool solution. 

I am just learning to upload pictures and videos so I am waaaay behind on e-books. I do so appreciate visiting your blog. I get so much relevant information from you. Please continue to mentor to those who are struggling to find our way.

Lisa - as you can probably tell by the content in my ebook, i write a lot of tutorials and techy posts.  I love Real Estate technology, and I really enjoy my career in Blogging here at AR.  Helping members is what I love and do best.  Coming from the title and escrow industry, I never had the opportunity to help my clients this way, as I was so governed by my company, respa, HUD, dept. of Insurance etc. 

Now I get to share my knowledge and experience with those same clients, and I don't have to worry about looking over my shoulder.  In fact, now it's my job. So please feel free to contact me anytime if you need any help with this stuff. I am a full time social media and marketing technician and only want to see our members succeed on every level. :-)

Maureen - she can be an exotic tiger at times!  My cat that is, not my wife..   :-)

Dawn - this isn't that kind of book. It's not one you'll find at Amazon.com but there is a wix address for it.  Here's the link:

http://www.wix.com/bandersohn/ActiveBrad  but it is also here as well: http://activerain.com/activebrad  that's the beauty, I can place the entire thing in any location I want.  Then it can be reviewed on-line anytime, and no copies need to be printed.

This is just a wix template that I am using to host all my posts in one place.  It comes in handy as a tutorial resource, hopefully making it easier for subscribers to find specific posts I've written.  It sure helps me in that sense. :-)

Thanks.  Is there anything that you do not know?

Tim - you bet!  But I learn at least 10 new things a day being here in the "rain."  :-)

Pacita - how do I find these things?  I use web tools like google alerts and RSS feed readers, twitter, social networks, and search engines to find all this stuff.  In fact, with all the tools available today, I don't have to look or work to find it, it automatically comes to me...

Funny how I came accross this post of your today. Just yesterday, an associate of mine told me about Wix.com! I'll need to find some time to play around with it some more. Thanks for the suggestion of the e-book, net idea!

Brad - This sounds pretty cool...Thanks for the  website!  :)

Debi - I hope you find the content of my eBook as valuable as wix, it's taken me 2 years to get it this far. LOL~  Have a great weekend.  :-)

Mark - I just sent you a link to this post. 

I hope you see this comment from me welcoming you to ActiveRain.  As we discussed on the phone, you're in the right place, now we just need to get you started Blogging.  Let me know when you want to get that outside Blog started, I'm here to help when you need.  :-) 

Happy St. Pats Day!!

OK, call me stupid... I have had the link to Wix on FF for days now.  I keep looking but I don't see where I can do the book...  What am I missing (aside from the frontal lobe)? 

Lane - they have all kinds of templates, I just used this one as a sample and ended up liking it so I kept it.  Stupid?  Are you kidding me?  lol~ 

Just ask my wonderful wife... 

Of course, I HAVE to be smarter than her... she married me.

Thanks Brad for another great tool!

Hi Dolores - thank you, I just updated the Manual, you can find the new eBook and Manual at ActiveRainManual.com

I hope you'll check it out and let me know what you think!  :-)