Blogging for business is not a shortcut to success. Rather, it can be an effective tool for those seeking to maximize their Internet exposure and that are willing to continually fuel the fires of the blogging engine.
And don't expect to leave the station at full speed. The blogging train starts slowly, and gradually builds up momentum as lumbers along. It takes a long time to get up to speed.
And most importantly, the blogging firebox must constantly be replenished with fresh fuel or the engine will eventually wind down to a grinding halt.
It's all a matter of putting everything into place and then setting the wheels in motion first, and then continually tending the engine as it rolls rumbles along the track to success!
And before you know it, you're on your way!
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So true Richard. Just keep plugging away. I think I can. I think I can and soon enough you are there. Have a great Sunday.
Good morning Sir,
I think that you have uncovered the reason that the majority of newmembers are not participating. They think that it is immediate gratification and results. We do need to keep the firebox fueled.
Richard:
I like the train analogy and the photos. Thanks for the words of wisdom.
Great analogy - The part that most don't get is the need to stick to it.
Richard, I am just pulling out of the station. Thanks!
Richard, I love your train photo! That's a really old one! And it well-illustrates your point.
Richard - sometimes it's tough to keep that tender filled with fuel!
Richard, another great post! It does take effort and the consistency is so important. I have had agents in my office sign up and do one or two blogs and wait for the e-mails or phone to ring! They give up.......it does not work for them.
Amazing. And he did this all with no professional "training".
Paddy...
Aw, that was cute! THX
Don...
And on some days that coal gets pretty heavy! lol and thanks.
Claudette...
You're welcome and thanks so much for the comment.
Todd...
Exactly ... it really does build over time. Thanks for the comment!
Mike...
Don't I know it ... there are days that I really struggle! Thanks my friend.
Barbara...
It's like ..."OK I did it and nothing happened!" They can't see the forest for the trees!
Richard, how wonderful! You used those photos, which are great, so well in this post. And you are correct, you have to keep fueling the fire, and find the right mixture.
Richard, trying to keep the blogging firebox replenished can be a challenge. Your post stresses the importance of persistence when blogging. Thanks for the reminder. Good analogy.
Marcia...
Then you are on the right track! lol and thanks!
Pat...
Well, I took the photo so what does that say about me??? lol
Alan...
I am a man of many talents! THX
Wow you've got it nailed to a T. What a perfect analogy - who can't relate to this and 'get it'. Love Love Love the train pics - I'm with Paddy I think I can - I think I can - I think I can! Choo Choo! And it's 6:44 am on a Sunday morning and I'm out of the station already!!
There are a lot of people who just don't have the patience to effectively blog. They want the instant success from it, but as you say, it takes time and consistency.
Richard,
Loved the train analogy. Google is an ever-hungry taskmaster that constantly needs to be fed. Sometimes I'm able to whip up a pork roast....other times I'm scrambling for a bag of Fritos.....got to keep building that momentum!
I'm getting up a full head of steam now, Richard!
Richard: Love that your photos here are black and white. Perfect. Blogging can be a great shot in the arm for your business, if you do it consistently. And the fresh content is so important. Have seen many in my market tack on the points at lightning speed, but if the content is not there, the results are not either. A quick MLS search will show you that blogging adds very little to your business if you are not willing to do the original content.
I am trying to get back on that train!
Richard - The little train that could. I love trains...always have. Great photos
Richard...here's to chugging along...a long way..all along...wooo-HOOO!...and thanks for the photo and post!
Richard - There have been time when I have found myself running out of steam and feel like I'm the the little caboose trailing behind. With that said I continue to chug along and just keeping stoking those fires with as much fuel as I can to keep that train on the right track.
Richard, you are so right, "And don't expect to leave the station at full speed" .... you also right with your photo choice, because we definitely need steam!
It is easy to think that blogging for a short while will bring unlimited success. It more like unlimited blogging will bring some success.
If you don't continue to put coal or wood on the fire, the engine will slow down and eventually stop!
This is true, once it takes off it's pretty amazing but it takes some time to get it going. Thanks for all your advice along the way.
Good advice, but I must tell you your photos really caught my eye.
LOVE the train pics Richard - I was in Stroudsburg PA yesterday - missed all the trains tho'