Many of us have a story of how our involvement here on ActiveRain has positively impacted and changed our lives - both professionally and personally.
Are you passionate about ActiveRain? Has it influenced your life and business for the better?
Well then, here is the chance to raise up your voice, and to let others know how much you enjoy the Rain!
"For me, ActiveRain has literally revolutionized the way I approach business. It has effectively encouraged, equipped, and propelled me into the wave of conversational blogging and helped me gain a better understanding of the impact Web 2.0 on our industry. It has served to foster some deep and meaningful relationships to last a lifetime. And, it has put money in my bank account, and food on my table. All of this at NO COST to me!"
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Okay, so here's the deal:
We want to know YOUR story. Create a post that tells us what you've experienced, what you've learned; how you've benefited from your participation here; the friendships you've made; the ways you've grown personally.
Be creative. Put together a video, a podcast, a slideshow. The more creative the medium, the better. Enusre that the medium directly relates to your story - a video of you talking about ActiveRain; a slideshow that shows why you value and appreciate our community, etc.
Everyone who submits a link to their story here in the 'comments section' of this post will automatically receive 200 points. Make a 'Slide Show' and receive an additional 300 points, a podcast gets 500 more, and a video earns a whopping 800 additional points. 
Several of the more creative and engaging stories may get featured, earning even more extra points. We mignt even decide to use some of these stories to highlight on our ActiveRain HomePage at a later date.
So get BUSY! What's YOUR Story?
Rich,
That's a tall order for someone not very familar with how to use technology. But, I will give it a shot. Later.
aj
Will work on it, well it won't really be work, and it should write itself. Would like to find the time to learn how to put together a video like BB does, or how to do a slideshow we don't have to build from scratch... We're adding this to our already deep do-list.
Don Rich, has a ring to it, huh?
That's a whopping 1500 points available for a tech savvy blogger... Do you double it if it's featured...? LOL
On a serious note it is a nice incentive for anyone that has been considering learning some of these techniques.
Rich,
I have never been associated with such a fine group of "Professionals" in my life! The lessons learned from others inside of Active Rain have been invaluable to myself and our company. It`s amazing the community that you`ve built,the past two years!
The networking,referrals, and lead generation, has helped increase our business by 30%.
Try getting that from Google.com or Yahoo.com pay-per-click.
I personally want to tell anyone who has just started in "Active Rain" to feel free to ask questions, majority of the members here are always available to assist you.
Woohoo! A testimonial post
contest!Hey....points and features....woohoo!Count me in...but...uhmmm...technically challenged over here needs some good sites for video etc..like maybe something my kids could navigate ??? lol !
Kate - No specific deadline. I don't want to pressure all those creative juices!
Rich,
are there any blogs you can recommend on how to do some of what you are asking? I still having figured out how to get a YOUTUBE into my blog.
aj
This is not new, but it speaks to my ActiveRain successes, as measured by closed transactions. Not sure there's anything to add.
http://activerain.com/blogsview/322807/Building-on-My-2
Waving Hand...... Excuse me, I have a question.....
You can reply here with your typed story but you can't leave a video, podcast or a slideshow in the comments ..........hmmmmm, or can you?
I have heard tales of the value of ActiveRain. That is why I joined. I am very excited so far. I will be sure to let everyone know how and when it helps me.
Rich, I just posted this success story last week...
http://activerain.com/blogsview/341014/My-Best-Blogging-Day
Rich,
This is my story, and I'm sticking to it...you AR gods are gobbling up too many 'feature' stars!!! LOL Thanks, Fran
Gracious Rich...
So...Let me get this straight. It's not a contest and if I produce a silly video of my experiences thus far you'll give me 800 points?
TLW...ROAR!
shucks...it's not a contest? Shucks...don't know how to do a video... that's okay...the stories will be fun to read....or watch...
Rich,
The points and features are a nice gesture but not a big deal to me. I'll have to think of something but because I am relatively busy all of a sudden... I'm not sure what I'll come up with
Sally - I expect somethin' really good from you!
(what the HECK is cochin-goraka? Some kind of Japanese appetizer?)
TLW - 800 plus the 200 you normally receive. Yeppers! You got it right! Walk in the park for you!
('cupu-assu'...sounds like a cuss word in Arabic)
Hey Rich! I need some more points, so here is my contest entry....
http://activerain.com/blogsview/348779/-Testimonials-in-the
Thanks
Don Bradbury
We built a great service for REALTORS and in reading a lot of the posts AR has reaffirmed that many talented professionals serve their customers in an exemplary manner. We are excited to have the opportunity to support the real estate community. (AR provides the forum for eagles to soar with eagles).
Have a great 2008.
I will have to keep my eye on this. Maybe I can learn something that will improve my use of technology.
Other Common Names: Cochin-goraka
A medium-sized tree from Southeast Asia, it makes an attractive ornamental with its 18" glossy, pendulous leaves. The fruit is yellow with acid pulp and two large seeds. Propagated by seed.
Last night we watched.....Life after People...two hours of the History Channel....cool stuff.
I got a lot of points...can I trade the points in for two plane tickets for you and your wife to have a second honeymoon?
Here's my testimonial.
ActiveRain Community Building: My "Testimonial in the Rain"
well since no one is placing a video post i tought i would. just be aware i am new at this and at this point this is the best i can do with out spending hours and hours editing. so i hope you like it. If you do i will be doing more on my blog in the future so check it out.
Well i was trying to enbed the video here but i guess i cant so you may see it here at Teller County Colorado Real Estate
thank you for a great website and hey if you are looking to sell it let me know. and hey why cant i enbed my video here ?
Rich...you should have incorporated your post after this with this one....haha.
Rich,
Interesting homework. I looked at a few others but I decidedd that there tack was not my story. So, here is what I put together. http://activerain.com/blogsview/349190/My-Success-Being-In
aj
Ok, this sounds like an opportunity to express our appreciation for AR. I can do that.
Sally 'Woo-Hoo' got points. Brian Lloyd got points. AJ Nisen got points!
Just to clarify: The videos and slideshows need to be specifically related to Your Story, preferrably like Brian Lloyd did.
Standing in the Rain.......... with My Testimonial....where professionals build bridges across America !
Even did a slide ! Woo hooo, I feel so 2008 ! lol
I humbly thank you for feature and points..... and the inspiration to do it.
I am too busy working with referrals I have received from Active Rain to do a video...but I will try to squeeze it in.
CRB
Great Idea....
Here's Mine... Hope it covered the rules. If not, it was a good post anyway!
Well this didn't start off as writing a testimonial... but it turned into one. I guess that should speak volumes huh?!!
A Year in the Rain - Thank YOU - My Active Rain Testimonial
I did it and here's my link - "Thanks to My Friends...My Testimonial in the Rain"
Rich-I posted this back in November about my phone calls from the press.
Unintended Consequences from an AR Blog
If I write another one can I get more points? Just kidding!
Rich- Here is mine:
Testimonial in the rain, Active Rain Is The Place To Be.
I have written many testimonials of how Active Rain is the best and how we have benefited from Active Rain ins many ways. Here is a culmination of my testimony. Katerina
Ask and we shall receive :)
<Active Rain Testimonial...Burn...Baby...Burn...ROAR!>
TLW...ROAR!
Rich, good timing I was planning on writing a Thank you to Active Rain at my one year anniversary which is right now so here it is http://activerain.com/blogsview/355180/My-Active-Rain-Testimonial.
LOL...
You made me look and damn if you didn't take away my points :)
What do I have to do to get them back?
I have already written my post about how I got to 200,000. LOL.
TLW...ROAR!
Whew...
Just so you know BB and I are laughing our collective butts off :)
Thanks for giving me back my points :)
I would say I have learned my lesson...But...Well...That would be a lie :)
If it's any consolation...I am trying to figure out a way to set Bob on fire next time :)
TLW...ROAR!
Hey Rich
Can I do it in Spanish? Not bad idea ah?? Let me know. MARIA from BA, actually FL
Maria - in Spanish? Muy Bueno!
Gail...
You may want to check your link...I either busted it...Or is was busted already :)
TLW...ROAR!
Whew!, TLW said these points were easy! I don't know what happened, but I'm glad one of the links finally worked. I'm looking forward to reading the testimonials and seeing how others have benefited from AR.
LOL Gail...
Why are you listening to me anyway? You're the one the Ph,D. :)
I am soooo messing with you :)
TLW...ROAR!
Hey Rich, Here is mine.
Steph's Story
Gotta' Love The Rain! Mike told me to do this!
Stephanie Edwards got points!
Ok Rich...I think this should be adequate.
http://activerain.com/blogsview/378560/-Testimonials-in-the
Rich.... here is mine.... Holy Mackerel -- more SUCCES stories from Active Rain and blogging !!!!!!
thanks for putting this together....
Neal Bloom got points!
Active Rain and Blogging.....can it be better than sliced bread?
Rich,
So happy to see that you and ActiveRain have a sense of humor! To everyone; I didn't pay attention to the directions and as a result ended up with a username that, while I use it a lot on several sites (mainly because I chose not be be 'patrick1234554321'), I didn't think that it was appropriate given the fact that the 'public' would be aware of it. So I submitted a 'ticket,' pleading for release from my transgression. Now I can't get into the particulars of what was in my 'ticket,' but Rich took pity rather then booting me and allowed the correction.
Thanks Rich
Patrick Fay
Real Estate Temecula
PS If you are old enough to recall Pig Latin you may be able to figure it out!
Just listened to your archived BTR broadcast expaining web 2.0 as part of the Social netwoking episode and it was the best explanation I have heard...I actually think I understand it now!