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April 2009 - Posts

Food for Thought: Yet another cool feature brought to you by BlackBerry!
I've recently purchased my first BlackBerry Smart Phone, so I've been doing a lot of research on different applications and features that are available with these Smart Phones. The feature that I thought you may find interesting is called the Read More...
Putting the "Real" in Real Estate
I am a bit of a TV junkie. Create a show with detectives, guns, and a situation to solve, and I'll tune in. I did come across information regarding a new reality TV show that sounds interesting. I know what you're thinking: "Reality TV? Seriously?" Read More...
Food for Thought: Using traditional marketing methods to advertise your website.
In addition to marketing your website online using various methods like Search Engine Optimization, Social Networking, and Syndication, you should also drive traffic the 'good old fashion' way. Include your domain name on business cards, signs, Read More...
A Point2 Agent Member's 'Going Green' Website
I'd like to direct you to a great example of a 'green realty' website that provides great information on going green, living green, and having a green home. It also has a focus on selling green homes: http://www.bercuhomes.com/ Simone has Read More...
Going Green Tip of the Day: Saving Paper = Saving Trees
While we may not waste paper at home (likely because the costs come out of our own pocket!), it seems to be a common occurence for us to waste paper in the workplace, either through printing documents that don't really need to be printed, making multiple Read More...
Food for Thought: Advertize your listings on your Blog, Automatically!
Why not use your blog as a means to advertize your listings? It's quick, simple and very effective. Search Engines love blogs, and they index blogs far more frequently than they do web pages. Give it a try, here are the instructions: Login to your Read More...
Earth Day: April 22, 2009
Happy Earth Day! In the interest of saving the environment and our beautiful planet, here are some ways to celebrate: Reduce the amount of time your lights are on. Better yet, purchase energy-efficient bulbs (which you can now get at dollar stores, so Read More...
Living Green: Going Green in Your Kitchen
We spend a lot of our time in the kitchen: preparing meals, washing dishes, visiting, baking. The kitchen is also a key area for energy consumption...and a key area for energy conservation! Avoid using paper towel, and opt for a fabric cloth instead. Read More...
Going Green: Living Green Around Your Home
Throughout the home, there are a variety of ways you can Go Green and not only start saving the environment, but also start saving money! Turning off lights and appliances that are not currently being used will reduce energy consumption and save you money. Read More...
Food for Thought: Black Berry users, this ones for you!
If you haven't taken a look at the message board lately I strongly suggest that you do. You'll find some amazing features available for your data phone that you may not have even imagined! You've got the phone, now use it to it's full Read More...
Living Green: Going Green in the Bathroom
Bathrooms can be one place in the home that we use a lot of water, which can mean expensive utility bills and stress on water supplies and our enviroment. Here are some ways to reduce that pressure all around: Low-flow water fixtures will reduce the amount Read More...
Going Green: Tips for Living Green in Your Yard
Your yard is likely the greenest area you own - at least in terms of colour! There are ways, though, that it might not be the "Greenest" area. Here are some tips and considerations when tackling that Spring yard work: Avoid using pesticides Read More...
Living Green: Going Green when Going Shopping
Here are some practical ways to begin living green when doing regular household shopping: Purchase local products (vegetables, meats, breads, fruits), which decreases the demand for long-haul transportation of goods across the country. Select organic Read More...
Food for Thought: Receive your Prospect emails with your Data phone!
Most Data Plans out there provide an email service in which you are able to pull email from an existing account directly to your phone. This is a great way to ensure that you are replying to your prospect emails as soon as possible. Your cell phone provider Read More...
Point2 on Youtube!
Click the image above to access Yutube and watch the Introduction to Point2 video! Read More...
Game Helps Identify Areas for Living Green
A coworker told me about this online game, Energuy , where you move the little dude around to identify areas of the home and garage where you can Go Green, reduce wasted energy, and begin living green. It's rather fun and he does some humorous things Read More...
Food for Thought: Website Optimization Tip
Ultra Stats can tell you the top 65 terms people use to find your site. Take that information and use it to optimize your website by adjusting content and editing the meta information. To view the top 65 search terms: Login to your Online Office Under Read More...
Going Green: Eco-Friendly Fashions
Green living and saving the environment can mean more than reducing waste, recycling, and choosing to use green appliances. It can also mean selecting eco-friendly fashions! Who knew? I came across an interesting website today that provided new spring Read More...
Food for Thought: Set up your Point2 Agent Blog!
Did you know that search engines index Blogs far more frequently than web pages? Increase your web traffic by setting up your Point2 Agent Blog ! Look for our next Food for Thought on Monday April 6th! Have a Great Day! ~The Point2 Agent Education Tea Read More...
Going Green Tip for Today: Ending Littering
Littering is a huge factor in cluttering up our world with unnecessary garbage and debris, contamination of water sources, and general 'ugliness'. It is estimated that a whopping 75% of us will admit to littering within the last 5 years, which Read More...
Going Green: A Point2 Employee's First Day on Her Journey to Living Green
It is now April, spring is in the air, and the world should be turning green. By green, I not only mean green grass, trees, and leaves, but also Green, the colour of saving the environment. Earth Day is right around the corner on April 22. Why Go Green? Read More...