How important is an Active Rain user name? I was thinking about changing my user name to reflect my personal brand & I'm new in active rain. I understand that changing my name would negate SEO.

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RVA HomePRO Michael Hottman, Helping you achieve goals in life & real estate (RVA HomePRO Realtor with Keller Williams serving Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfiled and Richmond, Virginia)

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RVA HomePRO Michael Hottman

RVA HomePRO Realtor with Keller Williams serving Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfiled and Richmond, Virginia - Glen Allen, VA

Helping you achieve goals in life & real estate

You can change your active rain name if you contact support. I was thinking about changing it to my personal brand - RVAHomePRO - instead of - Hottman - (my last name).

and as Cindy Jones noted... I wonder if it would help with SEO - if i lose some SEO by switching it now I don't anticipate that would be much of a loss since I've only been blogging since Sept

Nov 25, 2014 12:55 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Cindy Jones

Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA

Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Unfortunately I'm not aware of any function in AR that allows us to change our user name. I signed up long before I realized the importance of all those pesky details that add to your SEO.

Nov 25, 2014 12:13 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School

Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL

Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

I didn't know it was possible to change your username.

Nov 24, 2014 02:26 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I used my niche market area as my user name to begin with. Not sure you can change your user name on your account though.

Nov 24, 2014 02:13 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

My name works fine.

Jun 29, 2019 11:54 PM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Dipti nailed this one!

Jun 04, 2018 06:31 AM

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Dipti Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA

On a team with Praful Thakkar

I do not think it matters.

Apr 26, 2018 08:36 PM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

I don't know.

Apr 04, 2018 05:49 AM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

I doubt!

Sep 24, 2017 09:32 PM

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Ajay Pandya

e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH

Realtor Ajay Pandya

I don't think it is really important.

Sep 24, 2017 09:32 PM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It could have some positive SEO benefits if it contained some good keywords.

Jan 04, 2017 07:58 PM

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I think it is important to retain your personal identification with your blogs. Use your company names on your websites.

Dec 01, 2014 09:59 AM

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You can change your active rain name if you contact support. I was thinking about changing it to my personal brand - RVAHomePRO - instead of - Hottman - (my last name).

and as Cindy Jones noted... I wonder if it would help with SEO - if i lose some SEO by switching it now I don't anticipate that would be much of a loss since I've only been blogging since Sept
Unfortunately I'm not aware of any function in AR that allows us to change our user name. I signed up long before I realized the importance of all those pesky details that add to your SEO.
I used my niche market area as my user name to begin with. Not sure you can change your user name on your account though.
It could have some positive SEO benefits if it contained some good keywords.
I think it is important to retain your personal identification with your blogs. Use your company names on your websites.