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Bob Crane,  Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671 (Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified)

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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

I agree Bob Crane

   And you won't believe the other outrageous things that they do, until you read this INCREDIBLE REPORT !

Feb 04, 2016 09:21 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Most of the time I don't bite. I want to see the information there and then I don't mind seeing links to supporting info.

Feb 04, 2016 11:01 AM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I refuse to be redirected.  If the entire post is not where I expect it to be, I don't follow the breadcrumbs.

Feb 04, 2016 09:45 AM
Rainmaker
506,530
Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

A good blog takes time, research and or experience. If you have to take from another site, why not use basic writing skills to summarize content rather than send them somewhere else?

Feb 04, 2016 09:11 AM
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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 don't mind people taking me to their site for a blog post, but those sites that don't really have what they said or make you click again and again to get through the list. GRRRR

Feb 04, 2016 01:20 PM
Rainmaker
2,362,942
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

you are not alone in this annoyance!

Feb 04, 2016 01:06 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I find it irritating to some degree. I prefer a good synopsis of what the links offer in the post and then can click through for more information if I'm truly intrigued.

Feb 04, 2016 07:45 PM
Rainmaker
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Bob. I seldom follow to the rest of the story, but may if I follow someone on a regular basis.

Feb 04, 2016 06:01 PM
Rainmaker
883,565
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

they want you to click so they get stats for advertising their site.. I read the comments and usually people give it away in them so you dont have to click and can find out what it is ll about...

Feb 04, 2016 04:13 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I noticed that too and I think it is a smart strategy since their main blog is a priority, they use AR just to forward more traffic there. 

Feb 04, 2016 03:51 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Bob Crane when that happens, I do NOT click on the 'Rest of the Story'! As such there is enough to read/learn here in AR!

Feb 04, 2016 03:04 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I am ok with it in a q&a setting since we really don't have room for much content here, but those who post the required 50 words in AR then make me go to their outside blog for the rest do earn a place at the bottom of my reading pile.

And those articles that feed out one sentence per page do drive me a little nuts, all about cycling the adds on the site.

 

Feb 04, 2016 01:30 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Yeah, but I only get annoyed when it's a terrific blogger!

Feb 04, 2016 12:44 PM
Rainmaker
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Chrissi Chapman Topoleski
Coldwell Banker Realty - Woodbridge, VA
Helping agents live an exceptional life!

I want to read on, but get irritated if I have to click through too much fluff to get the rest of the story and give up.

Feb 04, 2016 11:45 AM
Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

There's a shocking answer to that!  You'll never guess what!!!

 

Yeah, I hate the "clickbait" article crap too.

Feb 04, 2016 11:22 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I agree with you, and  most of the time I won't click the link. I'm here to learn and be entertained. I don't want to be redirected. I'm also seeing a lot of this in the Q and A. 

Feb 04, 2016 11:10 AM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Bob,

Not irritated, just move one, not interested in that kind of markenting.  A

Feb 04, 2016 11:04 AM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Ditto Bob Crane And many spam Q&A from fake students and Industry Observers.  Ugh!

Feb 04, 2016 10:05 AM
Rainmaker
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I'm on board with you Bob Crane . It seems to be a growing tread to request you visit  another blog to get the whole story. I'm up for boycotting and not even commenting on those peoples posts anymore.

Feb 04, 2016 09:54 AM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Lots of teaser Q & A's also!

Feb 04, 2016 09:28 AM
Rainmaker
5,005,614
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I agree! I can't believe the some of the emails I get..annoying!

Feb 04, 2016 09:27 AM
Rainmaker
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I ignore them; my time is not going to be controlled or wasted by these sorts of carpetbaggers.

Feb 04, 2016 10:24 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,117
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

NO.  Next Opportunity.   

Feb 04, 2016 09:08 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

They want to draw you to their own website.

Feb 04, 2016 04:02 PM
Rainmaker
864,658
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

It doesn't bother me much. If it is a topic that I am really interested in...I do click on the highlights.

Feb 04, 2016 02:23 PM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

Yes, happens alot on face book. I don't click to continue to another site.

Feb 04, 2016 12:33 PM
Rainmaker
1,746,165
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

I hate that too.  Even in print publications that make you keep searching for the next page. 

Feb 04, 2016 12:24 PM
Rainer
231,224
Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

i it the are out you figure the  at . = i hate it when the words are left out , and you cant figure out the meaning at all

Feb 04, 2016 11:41 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Click somewhere else for the rest of the story.

Nothing wrong with that.

The only thing the writer gets for their effort is the gratuitous click. (well maybe more if they are on their game) Be aware, the writer has determined it is perfectly ok with them if you do not click through.

As a whole, I think it smart for agents to stop giving stuff away, A click is not that much of a price.

 

Feb 04, 2016 10:06 AM
Rainmaker
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Greg Cremia
Shore Realty of the Outer Banks - Nags Head, NC

websites do it so when you go to the next page you get to see a whole new set of ads and they get paid for that view you just gave them

Feb 04, 2016 09:22 AM
Rainmaker
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Bob - I don't mind if they actually start writing their post so you know what it is about, then want to send you somewhere else to read everything.

The ones that just say "Check this out", I tend to bypass.

Feb 07, 2016 07:39 AM
Rainmaker
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

You are not alone.....

Feb 04, 2016 10:58 PM
Rainmaker
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Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

I hate that too!  I don't like to click away unless it's a very good start.  

Feb 04, 2016 10:41 PM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

That may be the difference between reporting headlines and analyzing them, whatever the opinion might be.

Feb 04, 2016 09:29 PM
Rainmaker
911,328
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

I usually pass over those annoying "click bait " stories. seems like newspapers like to use that approach " to read rest of story, sign up here or subscribe to my ? ' I can find the same info other places without signing up for another newsletter, etc.

Feb 04, 2016 09:08 PM
Rainmaker
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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

parked and reading

Feb 04, 2016 08:56 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,398
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Most of the time I ignore them! It is more of a timing issue for me. I want it now, not having to keep clicking and searching!

Feb 04, 2016 08:39 PM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

No, you're not the only one.  I expect the information to be in the post without having to go to another site.

Feb 04, 2016 08:30 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I do not click.

Feb 04, 2016 08:29 PM
Rainmaker
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Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

There are a couple of people here who are engaging enough, I do click to read the rest of their story but for the most part, I move on without doing so. 

Feb 04, 2016 08:07 PM
Rainmaker
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Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

Yes, I find it rather annoying, too and have to click off.  The worst if you have to be a paying member to read the content.

Feb 04, 2016 07:58 PM