Follow these 5 steps to get a jumpstart on ActiveRain as a Newbie, or as a member who is looking to take their blogging to the next level.
Step #1: Watch my Welcome Video!
Upgrade Your ActiveRain Profile for $1
Step #2: Take ActiveRain Blog Training
Newbie Resources
One of the things you will want to do is learn how to blog on ActiveRain and rank at the top of a Google or yahoo search in front of consumers.
Below is a outline of our blog and RainMaker training program, along with a promo we are currently offering for recently active members who aren't public on the network yet:
ActiveRain blog training teaches you to:
- How to title your blog
- What to write about
- How to write to get the best Google ranking
- Blogging SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
- How to have good keyword density
- How to increase your business with blogging on ActiveRain
- How to write good content that will produce leads
How we train:
We do live webinar classes twice a week on Tuesdays from 10-11am PST and Thursdays from 11-12pm PST. These are our blogging 101 classes that cover the above topics. It is the same content both days, so if you are busy and can't make it Tuesday, you can hop in on Thursday. The training course is created for a busy Real Estate Professional. You get One on One Help from ActiveRain Member Services, and a pre-recorded webinar of the blogging 101 so you can get started right away.
In addition to the initial training, you also have access to:
- Blog Review Webinar Class on Mondays
- Pre-Recorded Webinar of Blogging 101 so you can start right away.
ActiveRain University webinar classes, which cover topics such as:
- Facebook for Real Estate
- Twitter for Real Estate
- Social Media Marketing for Real Estate
- ActiveRain Q & A sessions
- Sponsors such as Market Leader and RealBird giving free training on their products
- And Much More....
What is included in being a Rainmaker:
- Public visibility on ActiveRain
- Top page Google potential
- Outside Blog with its own domain name and URL (i.e. www.joelsellsrealestate.com)
- Posting in www.localism.com very popular in search engines
- Blog Training
Step #3: Upgrade Your Profile For a $1 to Public Visibility (RainMaker) so You Can Reach the 1st Page of Google with Your Blogging.
1. Log into your profile
2. visit www.arpromo.com/training1
3. fill out the billing information for the $1 month and click upgrade
If you would like some examples of Rainmakers Blogs on the 1st Page of Google click on these links:
- Mesa, AZ short sales (Look for ActiveRain in the URL under the results)
- Neighborhoods in Kirkland, WA (See the #1 organic result titled, "Part 1- South Juanita")
- Homes For Sale in Copper Bluffs Mesquite, NV (See "The Mesquite Nevada Real Estate Blog" and several AR blogs. All the same agent!)
Step #4: Read, Print off, and Follow these Tips for Writing Your Blog: Click Here
Step #5: Call or Email Me With Any Questions M-F from 8-5 PST
Joel Kruse - Rainmaker Trainer
My Direct Line: 206.470.2903
Email: joel@activerain.com
http://activerain.com/joelkruse












Awesome! I didn't know such a service existed. Great to know we are in good hands.
Tina - Absolutely! We offer a lot of help and service to people who are new and want to maximize their ActiveRain presence.
Joel I could call you...what would you liked to be called?
Looks like some great information here. Thanks for the heads up.