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...]

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...]

FREE Point2 Agent Website Analysis!

FREE Point2 Agent Website Analysis

Find out how well your Point2 Agent website is doing - backlink checker, seo friendliness, call-to-action, viewer friendliness, and more! Point2 Agent Website Analysis | Analyze My Point2 Agent Website | FREE Analysis of Point2 Agent Websites … [Read more...]

Thank You Point2 Agent

point2 Agent

About a week ago, I noticed that Point2 Agent had changed their content editor and a major component was missing...the title option for text links and image links. Well today I received an email from Jessica over at Point2 that they had re-inserted the title option! So here's a big thank you Point2 Agent! Now I gotta email them back about the "table" icon!!!  But I'm sure … [Read more...]

Posts vs Pages and the Ultimate Viral Marketing Exposure!

WordPress Websites / Blog Sites

I had a very interesting conversation with a client the other day about her website and she has been looking at the competition and their websites (I'm so proud of her!!).  Also even talked to one of her competitors as she knows her well enough to feel comfortable asking about the website. My client was told pages are important...the more pages you have the better off you … [Read more...]

Cost Comparison Btwn WordPress w/ Plugin and Point2 Agent

Cost Comparison Btwn WordPress w/ Plugin and Point2 Agent

In real estate, syndication and an IDX solution are a must-have for your buyers and sellers! However, budget always plays a role in what's decided for your online presence...here's a tip... A Professional Membership with Point2 Agent: $49.95/mo for Syndication, no IDX (extra fees apply), a blog that's not self-hosted and not so user-friendly __________________________ An … [Read more...]

Using the "Custom" Content vs "Advanced" Content Feature in Point2 Agent

point2 agent website design

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...]

What the Heck is the Seller Area of Point2 Agent Websites?

Point2 Agent Sellers Area Login

I bet there's a lot of Point2 Agent members out there that really weren't too aware of this feature in Point2 Agent Websites! A private area where your seller can login to view information and statistics about their newly listed home and provide additional details about the listing if you wish.  The stats include hits from homes.point2agent.com. From the Seller Area … [Read more...]