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Is Your Blog or Web Site "Sticky"..? Add a SNAP SHOT!

It's Time to get Sticky With it!

One of the challenges of having an interesting website or blog is not only quality content, but "stickiness". Stickiness is the ability of a website or blog to "hold the users interest" so that they peruse more pages, and read more content. (Scroll over links in my profile section) >>>>>

I am currently rebuilding my website and have been looking around at all the different widgets, tools and functions I could add that could make my site a bit more "sticky"  They are all over the place, and I am sure I could go over board! I'm sure you've noticed here on Active Rain members are using widgets to make their profiles and blogs a bit more fun and interactive. There are polls, Meebo chats etc.

Try a Snap Shot 


One that I have chosen, and you may consider too is a Snap Shot tool that allows users of your site or blog to get a preview of other websites, blogs simply by rolling over the link. For instance, on my website I have Real Estate Shows listed as a preferred vendor, along with Jeff's logo etc.  My website has many links to other organizations and websites. What's really nice is that the reader has the ability to turn the snap shot off or on, it has a search function, and you can customize it with your logo~

How does it work...? 

First go to Snap Shots and create your customized snap shot window. Enter the URL of your blog or web site and wala...the code for you to place on your page. Its simple and easy to use.

You can even use different types of Snap Shots...for photos, videos etc.  So if you think about all the links and resources you may be providing on your websites for buyers and sellers, or use links in your blog consider this simple and easy tool to make yourself "sticky".

Try some more links on for size:  Laurie Manny 

                                                Broker Bryant

                                                 Craig Schiller 

 

                              

 

 

I am the CEO of Creative Agent Solutions.com. My team and I assist real estate professionals in implementing online marketing strategies, Wordpress, social media, and business systems to catapult exposure and dominance in their marketplace, while focusing on productivity and the bottom line.

Copyright 2010 Laura Monroe | Real Estate Virtual Assistant

Creative Agent Solutions.com  916.343.3823

36 comments • Real Estate Virtual Assistant Laura Monroe • May 11 2007 07:27PM

Comments

Great advice! I have seen this a lot recently and wondered how I could get it working effectively for my website. I will go do it right away!
Posted by Todd & Danielle Millar (Glenn Simon Inc.) over 3 years ago
thanks for the info
Posted by Dan Lesher, Broker, CRS, ABR, e-Pro, RDCPro (Realty World Select) over 3 years ago

Todd & Danielle~ Its a very effective tool and super easy to use! I hope you find it so as well!

Dan~ Your welcome thanks for stopping by! 

Posted by Real Estate Virtual Assistant Laura Monroe (Creative Agent Solutions.com (916)343-3823) over 3 years ago
Laura, this is GREAT!  It took me about 30 seconds to add this to my blog...love tools that are that easy.  I'll have to put it on my website next.  Thanks for sharing another great tip.
Posted by Betsy Talbot (Married with Luggage) over 3 years ago
Thanks Betsy~ I thought you might like it;) I can't wait to see it on your website!
Posted by Real Estate Virtual Assistant Laura Monroe (Creative Agent Solutions.com (916)343-3823) over 3 years ago

Laura, that's true, when when I feel that it is time to stick more my website, I will do it, right now, I am ok with the tools, just I need to make my website more appealing, more attracting,  I will work on that later on, thanks for your advise :)

 

Posted by Aurora Colorado Real Estate Ray Saenz, Colorado Realtor (United Property Brokers, Inc) over 3 years ago
I am going to bookmark this page and try it late.  Thanks for sharing!
Posted by Carmen Rivero Celebration & Kissimmee Real Estate (Casa Latino La Rosa Realty, LLC) over 3 years ago

This is absolutely COOL!  Another wonderful tool courtesy of an Active Rain member.  My tool bag is overflowing!  Off to play with it.

 

Posted by Tricia Jumonville, EcoBroker®, ASP® (ERA Colonial Real Estate) over 3 years ago

 

Ray~ Yes, websites are never really done, always a work in progress:) Thanks for commenting buddy!

Carmen~ Your welcome! Just a little easy free tool!

Tricia~ I love that you think its cool! Nothing is as cool as free, and sticky:) Have a great weekend!

Posted by Real Estate Virtual Assistant Laura Monroe (Creative Agent Solutions.com (916)343-3823) over 3 years ago

Laura,

I hadn't seen the Snap Shot service yet- thanks for sharing!

Warmly,

Shai 

Posted by Old Homes Blog (Old Homes Blog- Historic Homes Preservation, Links, Listings) over 3 years ago

what a great tool Thanks, bunches, Dinky

Posted by Dinky Smith QSC CDPE (Keller Williams Partners Realty) over 3 years ago

Pretty cool little trick, I'm going to test it out here!! Keys 2 Success, I have no idea if I'm doing this right!!

 

Beth 

Posted by Beth Riegger (Keys 2 Success) over 3 years ago

Hi Beth~  Is this your website.. Keys2Success..?

              How does it look?
 

Posted by Real Estate Virtual Assistant Laura Monroe (Creative Agent Solutions.com (916)343-3823) over 3 years ago
Now, how the heck did you get it to work???  Yep, that's it!!  :D  (I wish we had smilies in active rain, big brother, are you listening????!!!)
Posted by Beth Riegger (Keys 2 Success) over 3 years ago
After you type in the text you want linked, highlight it with your curser then go up to the toolbar and click on the chainlink. It will open another window for you to enter your URL. Hit ok, then your link should work.
Posted by Real Estate Virtual Assistant Laura Monroe (Creative Agent Solutions.com (916)343-3823) over 3 years ago
Laura great tool, thanks for sharing!
Posted by Michael Krotchie, Tucson Realtor® 520.261.MIKE (Tierra Antigua Realty, LLC) over 3 years ago
I like this very much but I have seen it overused on sites. It can be very annoying to have everything pop up at you while you're trying to read a blog post. Is there a way to limit what is connected to Snap Shot and what is not? Also, do you know how to use autoresponders in One Shopping Cart?
Posted by Connie Ragen Green ~Online Writing and Technology (Small Business UnMarketing) over 3 years ago

Hi Connie~ Yes, it can be annoying.The nice thing is that there is a disable button so that you can turn it off. 

No, I'm not familiar with One Shopping cart, otherwise I'd love to help!

Posted by Real Estate Virtual Assistant Laura Monroe (Creative Agent Solutions.com (916)343-3823) over 3 years ago

Connie,

I have been dabbling with autoresponders lately, let me know if you need some help!! 

Beth

Posted by Beth Riegger (Keys 2 Success) over 3 years ago
The snap shot is a neat tool.  Thank you for sharing!
Posted by Joe Harris (Morgan Financial) over 3 years ago
Yet another great idea. I could spend 10 hours (oops, I already do) just working on my computer, blog, MLS, AR, etc. Thanks for your post Laura.........
Posted by Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC over 3 years ago
I discovered SnapShot a couple fo weeks ago, and think it's great.  I'll be adding it to my site and blog as well.
Posted by Tamara Inzunza, CRS, CDPE | Alexandria VA Real Estate | 703-623-8759 (McEnearney Associates, Inc. | www.MovingToNova.com) over 3 years ago

Joe~ You bet, thanks for stopping by:)

Teri~ Don't I know what you mean, LOL!  It's  hard to incorporate all that I learn sometimes!

Tamara~ It is a cool tool, especially some of the other ones too, with the photos and video. I'll check back on your blog and see how it looks;) 

Posted by Real Estate Virtual Assistant Laura Monroe (Creative Agent Solutions.com (916)343-3823) over 3 years ago

You make it sound so easy just like my website that I can't make work right.  I am going to give this a try though thanks for the advice

Posted by Zena Gray (Vision Quest Realty) over 3 years ago

Laura...

Did someone say "widget" ?!?!?!? LOL. (I love that word you know)

Seriously though thanks for explaining how those little doo hickeys do that :)

You just taught an old cat a new trick. NO I didn't break anything while I was here :)

TLW...ROAR!

Posted by "The Lovely Wife" (Broker Bryant's Wife) The One And Only TLW. (President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.) over 3 years ago

Oh. Never mind you said "sticky" I thought you said "widget". Boomer Brain gas at it's finest :)

This may be my clue that's it's time to close up AR for the day :)

Posted by "The Lovely Wife" (Broker Bryant's Wife) The One And Only TLW. (President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.) over 3 years ago

Wonderful Info - I added it to my home blog and will now work on adding it here.

Thanks Laura!


Posted by Mike Mueller (Tech and Social Media Consultant) over 3 years ago

Laura !

I just discovered a problem - By adding it to my site I can now easily check the links - I just found a bunch that were incorrect!

I added it to my A/R site here too.  No bad links so far.


Posted by Mike Mueller (Tech and Social Media Consultant) over 3 years ago

TLW~ You are a hoot! I love sticky widgets too, Love ya Babe!

Hi Mike~ I love that you added that! Now if anyone gets annoyed, you can always turn it off;) OT: I'm originally from Pleasanton in the East Bay...we were neighbors...I miss it! 

Posted by Real Estate Virtual Assistant Laura Monroe (Creative Agent Solutions.com (916)343-3823) over 3 years ago

We still are neighbors - Rocklin is just a hop skip and jump away.

I think if I lived elsewhere I'd miss SF Bay the most. 

We went to KFOG's firework show on Saturday. Pier 32 I think -

What a wonderful time!  We left at 8 and we were back by 10:30.  (We did take the bikes so traffic and parking were not an issue)

With Rocklin you have all the beautiful foothills, Lake Tahoe, Hwy 49 all at your doorstep!  

I can see living in Rocklin - no problem! 

PS: Yes I did put that link in there to test out the "Snap" 


Posted by Mike Mueller (Tech and Social Media Consultant) over 3 years ago
I have been looking for something like this Laura! Thanks
Posted by Douglas & Elizabeth Lavery (Prudential Homesale Services Group) over 3 years ago
That's an interesting tool. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by Jeff Schneider (Schneider Group Consulting & Investments Ltd.) over 3 years ago

I have not seen this tool before!  Looks neat-o!

 

Dawn

Posted by Dawn Coulter, e-PRO, One America (Century 21 Covered Bridges Realty, Inc.) over 3 years ago

Laura, Well that was mighty nice of you... thanks for the sticky link.

I love that little widget. It makes a "flat" blog have some motion.

Me

Posted by Craig Schiller (REAL ESTAGING, a nationally recognized leader in Staging.) over 3 years ago

Laura,

Hope you do not mind bringing back this older post. But I have been tracking down the Snap Shots widget. The information on the website worked to put the widget in my site blog and on my website itselt. I will work more to use it better.

I could not get it to work on my AR blog.

Could you help with some instruction on where to post the html code in the AR blog?

Thanks,

Richard

Posted by Richard Smith FHA VA USDA Chattanooga TN GA (American Acceptance Mortgage, Inc) over 2 years ago

Hi Richard~ Once you have the HTML code fro the Snap Shot, then from your ARHOME page, go to MY Settings, then copy/paste the code into the box that says "Blog description" (after your description:) Click UPDATE, then your Snap Shot should work for you.

Send me an email if you still have issues:)

Posted by Real Estate Virtual Assistant Laura Monroe (Creative Agent Solutions.com (916)343-3823) over 2 years ago

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