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What's In a Gravatar? Tutorial - Brand Yourself or Your Business

Gravatars are very basic to set up.  New users can register for an account by using their email address (or several email addresses), and upload your image to be associated with the account.  All to often the incorrect email address is used in the comment field and your image will not appear once you leave a comment.  When you own a gravatar and you are an active commenter on blogs or sites (that are enabled with gravatars) it’s very important that you plan ahead on what emails you will be leaving behind in the comment field. Remember the avatar recognizes the email address in your account.  If you don’t use the correct email address, then in it’s place it will be a default image, basically Casper the ghost!

Gravatars are very easy to set-up, here are the steps to set up a gravatar.

Podcasting Has Entered My World - Come Listen

podcast_logoI have ventured into Podcasting from a  friend I met on TwitterDavid Lopez, owner of Pezaudio.com has introduced me to podcasting.

For those of you that have considered podcasting, you know it's a ton of fun. Well, OK the idea is fun, not sure how well I like recording, but like most things it becomes easier (I think I sound like a dork on my first interview Podcast). You be the judge!

For those of you that are not familiar with podcasting, here is basically what Wikipedia has to say about it:

"A podcast is a series of digital-media files, which are distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds for playback on portable media players and computers. The term podcast, like broadcast, can refer either to the series of content itself or to the method by which it is syndicated; the latter is also called podcasting. The host or authorpodcaster. of a podcast is often called a podcaster"

I learned a lot today while I was able to be interviewed by David for his company and in turn was able to interview him as well (follow the link below to hear it).

I also learned about setting up and publishing a Podcast on itunes. I created a art album (see inset) and now will be doing a podcast for my www.AzRealEstateBlogs.com blog for AZ Real Estate Blogging Network on a regular basis.

For those consumers or readers that don't have time to stick around the computer and need some good listening material while on the road or perhaps want to get caught up on my networking blog or perhaps your real estate news you want to share, can easily subscribe (free of charge) to your podcast through itunes (also a free of charge software)

If they want it on the go, then of course they can just subscribe & sync their ipod and off they can go. I have actually downloaded some podcasts in the past and found it much more convenient to listen to podcasts to some favorite shows while traveling or at the gym (ok, traveling or waiting in a Dr's office).

Imagine the idea of doing a podcast with your weekly updates or market reports.  Talk about your popular posts or perhaps a particular subject that is the latest buzz in your market niche!!  The possibilities are endless and I think I'm going to give a shot and hope you might too.

David has also agreed to be a contributing author for AZ Real Estate Blogging Network and will be helping people learn how to work within itunes, podcasting and audio technology. He also provides a service if it's just not your thing and does a fine job at making your regular show sound professional and interesting.

If you are interested in hearing my very first Podcast with David, be sure to check it out at www.AZRealEstateBlogs.com  or Click Here  ( oh -- just go ahead and check out the newest kid on the block with my AZ Real Estate Networking Blog and see our new makeover too! I would love to see you there! Oh and if you feel a little frisky, leave a comment!!

Any questions on how to get started, email me or watch for David's posts soon!  In the meantime, happy blogging & podcasting!

 

Money and Location: How Much Can I Afford?

 binoculars2 "Where should I live?" and "How much house can I afford?"  Two very basic questions I get asked about buying a home in Phoenix, Arizona.  My answer would be very similar when it's a home purchase or any property purchase for that matter.  Whether for primary residency, investment property, vacation home or retirement home is all about money and location.

Depending on how you are accustomed to make decisions, you could be the kind that falls madly in love at first sight or the one that will need to think through your answers in order to make a decision that will help you feel secure and certain.

Being the most basic of questions doesn't mean the easiest to answer. I believe the answers to these two basic questions will be the foundation of which the rest of your decisions will rest.  > Read More

Phoenix Arizona Real Estate Homes Blog - Officially Launched!

Phoenix Arizona Real Estate Homes

Today will be the official launch date of my new Phoenix Arizona Real Estate Homes blog found at www.PhoenixArizonaRealEstateHomes.com. I want to personally thank all those that have helped to inspire me, motivate and encourage me along the way!

 

First and foremost I want to thank and formally acknowledge Brian Gardner, a true talent for developing wonderful WordPress themes, my favorite be the Revolution City! Through his fantastic forum of moderators offering reliable and timely help and other purchasers of the Revolution Themes, I have met some amazing people from all over the world.

I, personally want to thank a particular forum member, Ade Walker who has helped me tremendously with this new learning curve. His outstanding patience's, willingness and knowledge is absolutely amazing. Without Ade to run to my rescue through the development of my Phoenix Arizona Real Estate Homes blog, it would have never reached this day to share it with all of you!

Thank you Ade from the bottom of my heart! You were a true Godsend and what I consider a great new friend. "You Rock"

I have to say the new learning curve working with Wordpress.org and implementing plugins, hosting accounts, CSS, PHP and all the other geek language that goes with it has been frustrating but yet invigorating just the same! My new blog will be sharing much about the Phoenix Arizona real estate market, the trends, area market reports, events, an online portal for buyers and sellers to investigate the home buying process in Arizona. My hope is to provide excellent information, real estate opinions and provide exactly what you want to hear and read about!

Phoenix Arizona Real Estate Homes Blog

 

 

Please always feel free to share your opinions, thoughts and suggestions. It's just a click away to contact me. I would love to win you over as a regular reader and have us share and grow together! Please note that since we are in our infancy here at Phoenix Arizona Real Estate Homes blog, it most likely will have some changes and adjustments along the way! If you are interested in working with Brian Gardner and his wonderful themes, please contact me and I can work with you on getting a new outside blog started, answer any questions or get your started. Also you can find lots of information on starting a new blog at AZ Real Estate Blogging Network, a great resource of tips from top real estate pro bloggers willing to share and teach how to get started. I look forward to my new journey and getting to know you better! If you have any questions or suggestions please don't hesitate to contact me direct. Please feel free to leave a comment on PAREH blog today!

 

May you have a blessed day,

 

Candace Robinson

HomeSmart Real Estate

 

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