Point2 Agent – Custom Content vs Advanced Content

Point2 Agent Custom Content vs Advanced Content

here's the difference: Custom Content - when you want to put in images and text, use Custom Content so you have the WYSIWYG editor - it allows you to "switch" back and forth between "design" mode and "source" mode. Advanced Content - this should be used if you want to add some "script" for a widget for example or "script" for a Quick Search or IDX widget. Why? Custom … [Read more...]

Bluehost is on strike today to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act

BlueHost on Strike Today

New to the Fight? Learn More... The video above discusses the Senate version of the House's Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). In the Senate the bill is called the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA). SOPA has gotten more attention than PIPA because it was moving faster in the legislative process. But PIPA is just as dangerous, and now it is moving faster. PIPA would give the government … [Read more...]

Purchasing IDX through Point2 Agent

Wolfnet Technologies

Wolfnet (MLS Finder) is an IDX solution that is offered through Point2 Agent.  But you don't have to go through Point2 Agent to purchase Wolfnet's IDX solution direct. Here's what I'm finding: If a client purchases the IDX through Point2 Agent, then if they ever leave Point2 Agent, they must start over and sign up again with Wolfnet direct - meaning any previous URL's … [Read more...]

How Important Are WordPress & Other Updates?

WordPress Updates - They're Important!

Taking just a little time to check your site for updates is a MUST when your site is using the WordPress foundation. WHY? Because updates for WordPress may contain security updates, functionality updates, or other updates. And the Plugins are "ahead of us" and have already been notified by WordPress that there's going to be an update and they get on the wagon to make sure … [Read more...]

Helpful (and Fun!) Script for Websites / Blog Sites

A note to Point2 Agent members:  In the below instructions, I reference the header template and footer template.   Only Professional/Premium Point2 members will be able to utilize the template of their website and will need to make sure it's called out through the Advanced Visibility Options.  This code would need to be placed on every page of a standard site. This is … [Read more...]

Hit the Ground Running in 2012!

IDX

Tips for Real Estate Agents & Brokers - By following the steps below, you'll see how things "fall into place" for you and hit the ground running in 2012! Step 1... IDX Solutions for Realtors IDX Solution - if you already have an IDX solution that you're happy with or you can't have an IDX solution for whatever reason, this step is done and you can continue to Step … [Read more...]

Individual & Small Group Web/Computer/Software Training!

Personal & Small Group Web/Computer/Software Training

You'd love to update your website without having to hire an assistant...you just don't know how to do "special" things like creating and working with "tables" or working with images in content - Dust off your "Website-To-Do" list and schedule your personal training with Nancy! Just finished my first training session - Amir (client/student) was amazed at how much he was … [Read more...]

Why the Need for Multiple Browsers?

At any given time, for one client, I might be in their host (cPanel), their website, and their IDX dashboard. That's 3 websites, and believe it or not, some websites "don't mesh well" with certain browsers, thereby having you use an alternate browser than one you might be used-to or only use period. From experience, I've learned to use, for example, Firefox on Point2 Agent's … [Read more...]

Posting Tips and Tricks – Blogging Ideas for Realtors

Blogging Ideas for Realtors

I've been working with clients who are new to blogging and to help make it easier to start, consider this... Every page of your website is considered a potential blog post! And by linking your post back to that particular page in your website is helping to boost your inbound links to your website as well! Your post can simply be an excerpt or more...then at the end, simply … [Read more...]

Adding the Google +1 Button to Your Website Pages and Blog Posts

Google +1 Button

In order to +1 things, you first need a public Google profile. This helps people see who recommended that tasty recipe or great campsite. When you create a profile, it's visible to anyone and connections with your email address can easily find it. Your +1’s are stored in a new tab on your Google profile. You can show your +1’s tab to the world, or keep it private and just … [Read more...]