by Tim O'Keefe | Nov 10, 2004 | HouseBlogger
MSN is launching their new search engine Thursday. The Redmond, Wash. software maker on Thursday will open to the public its service for searching the Internet after eighteen months of development. The implications for the Online Realtor-Marketer is significant. Up...
by Tim O'Keefe | Nov 7, 2004 | HouseBlogger
The prospect of lengthening commutes is leading more Americans to seek walkable neighborhoods in close-in suburbs and cities, according to the 2004 American Community Survey sponsored by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R) and Smart Growth America. ——...
by Tim O'Keefe | Oct 30, 2004 | HouseBlogger
In reference to a recent post after the Political Debates called, Kerry and Bush Seek to Capture Voters Thru Internet Blogs. I mentioned a few instances whereby Internet Blogs have influenced news cycles such as the Trent Lott resignation. Once again, we are reminded...
by Tim O'Keefe | Oct 28, 2004 | HouseBlogger
I recently posited that as the engines move to be more profitable, they are becoming more like the yellow pages than a legitimate search vehicle. Interestingly Google just purchased Real Pages.com. More of the story here. Why would Google purchase a yellow page type...
by Tim O'Keefe | Oct 27, 2004 | HouseBlogger
Real Estate search engine optimization. The word has taken on a new life beyond its orignal meaning. Back in the day (pre-Google), SEO or search engine optimization meant that you optimized your page(s) to reflect and represent your keyword. Software packages such as...
by Tim O'Keefe | Oct 22, 2004 | HouseBlogger
As Realtors it is imperative that you believe that real estate is the strongest commodity that an individual can own. If not, then how else can you sell real estate? The good news is that real estate is still a strong buy, compared to other assets. These posts provide...
