I know the feeling. It can get overwhelming at times. However, I devote 90 minutes per day to social media. I have been doing so since April of this year. I am starting to feel the rain.
Posted by Harry F. D'Elia, Investor , Mentor, CSSN Radio Coach, REOs, Networker, ePRO, CDPE (Properties R Us LLC) over 2 years ago
It can be overwhelming and addicting....My butt is falling asleep sitting on my couch too much!
Posted by Pat Tasker, Your Milwaukee Metro Area Agent (WI) (Shorewest Realtors) over 2 years ago
This is just a fun post to get a few smiles and a good laugh. We all need that at times.
This post was just a test to pull out all you "Up All Night" bloggers. I only put it up between midnight and 6:00am so I can see who all the night owls are. Then I put it back into "draft" mode. haha...
what a great test... You two are busted! (Big Smile) :-))
Posted by Brad Andersohn (Zillow - Outreach Manager) over 2 years ago
Right now I see people here, let's see if they'll comment? C'mon, I don't care who ya are, this is some funny stuff. lol~
Posted by Brad Andersohn (Zillow - Outreach Manager) over 2 years ago
Brad, make that "...Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Email, ActiveRain OH MY!" ;)
Leilani
Posted by Souza Realty/Roseville-Rocklin-Lincoln-Loomis-Granite Bay-CA over 2 years ago
Brad,
I have to admit that's not me. You will need extra brain power to do all that networking. It reminds me of my Tickle Me Tuesday joke. Check it out tickle-me-tuesday
Posted by 'Dee' Mayers,REALTOR® — San Gabriel Valley, CA (Century 21 Americana) over 2 years ago
ahhh... the night owls come out to play...
Leilani - I live here at AR, so I have learned how to adapt and manage many of these tools, but I know there are some out there that are looking at this right now and laughing their a$$ off. Either that, or my sense of humor this late at night is really out the window. lol~
Dee - It's not me either, it just looks like me. hahaha! Thanks for the tickle. :-)
Posted by Brad Andersohn (Zillow - Outreach Manager) over 2 years ago
Hi Brad - It is past my bedtime and I should be in bed, but can't seem to walk away from AR without checking on a dozen or so of my favorite blogs. Tag - you're it!
Posted by Susan Neal, Fair Oaks CA Real Estate Broker, CA DRE#686562 (Century 21 Noel David Realty) over 2 years ago
Brad -
I'd tag you, too. But you are flying by too fast. Not sleep walking; sleep flying, I guees.
Posted by Jim Hale - On the MOVE for You! Eugene - Springfield Oregon Real Estate (ACTIONAGENTS.NET) over 2 years ago
Hi Brad. I'm getting in the habit of logging in and looking to comment after 10pm on west coast - so it counts for the next day. This frees me up to work on all my loans during the day since I am getting so much loan activity from people seeing my posts.
To respond to your post - yeah, I am neglecting Twitter and Facebook since I am getting so much "bang for the buck" with AR. It can be a full time job if you let it.
Posted by Rick Pelleriti-MBA. Freedom Mortgage (Freedom Mortgage) over 2 years ago
Guess I got tagged. :-)
Truth is, I am typing with one eye open right now, the other is sleeping. Time to close the other one now too...
"goodnight ya'all, sweet dreams.
Posted by Brad Andersohn (Zillow - Outreach Manager) over 2 years ago
Rick - smart plan. Regarding This post? I just wanted to see who's up this late and thought this was funny.
C'mon, am I the only one laughing here?
There is no real message in this post, (or maybe there is) it's a test to see what everyone else makes of it, especially at this hour.
Interesting to see the responses, especially since I keep messing with everyone and changing the title. (hehe)
Yet another field test for SEO. shhhh.... :-)) I think I'm having too much fun here... goodnight....
Posted by Brad Andersohn (Zillow - Outreach Manager) over 2 years ago
Brad - You caught me tonight. ...another late one. I've been actually Skyping with my daughter in New Zealand.
Posted by Kent Anderson (Coldwell Banker Realty-Schweitzer Mountain, Sandpoint, Idaho) over 2 years ago
Loved the graphic. How'd you do that?
Hey, if you really put this back into draft mode, do we lose our comment points on it? =)
Posted by Pinecrest | Palmetto Bay | Maggie Dokic, SFR (Keller Williams Realty Premier Properties) over 2 years ago
OK Brad - I don't believe that you're in bed now ;-) It's only 12:18am. I think you should win an award for that graphic. How the heck did you do that? I think there will be another famous Brad tutorial coming soon :-)
Posted by Rick Pelleriti-MBA. Freedom Mortgage (Freedom Mortgage) over 2 years ago
Ok... time to take this out of "Draft" mode so others can enjoy it and get a laugh too. :-) This was originally intended for the "Night Shift Bloggers" only, but I thought our day users would enjoy this too. haha...
Posted by Brad Andersohn (Zillow - Outreach Manager) over 2 years ago
Brad, Serious or Funny you're always on the money. SERIOUSLY!
Posted by Chain Real Estate Investments & Mortgage, Steve & Joel Chain over 2 years ago
Great post. Love the graphics!!!
Posted by Jeremy K. Frost (Keller Williams Realty) over 2 years ago
You must have decided to leave it up past your time frame, 'cause it's the middle of the day now.
I know how this guy feels : )
Posted by Christine Donovan Costa Mesa CA Homes Broker/Attorney 800-610-7253 DRE01267479 (Donovan Blatt Team - Donovan Group Realty) over 2 years ago
Brad, Wow you make my head spin and my eyes hurt!
Posted by Springfield MO Real Estate, Team Knowles Betty & John Knowles, REALTORS® (Coldwell Banker Vanguard - www.teamknowles.com) over 2 years ago
Hi Brad, you could make this a new ride at the fairs across the Country.
Posted by Al & Peggy Cunningham Brokers Brampton Ontario 905-450-5500 Houses For Sale (We have a home for you! Call Us! RE/MAX Realty Services Inc.) over 2 years ago
Brad - I love the graphic.... care to give us a tutorial on how to do that?? I've tried to pull in animation before unsuccessfully.
Posted by Alan May, Coldwell Banker Realtor® Evanston, Illinois & Northern Suburbs (847.425.3779 almay@aol.com) over 2 years ago
Whew, is it morning already?!!!
Cool post Brad.
Love the graphic.
And I love the "night owl test"!!!
Posted by Craig Rutman Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Realtor (Helping people in transition) over 2 years ago
Brad ..What a fantastic illustration..Great Post ! Thank you!
HELPFULHANNAH
Posted by Hannah Williams (Re/Max Eastern inc.) over 2 years ago
That is getting me dizzy!! But that's how things have been lately...
Posted by Donna Harris, REALTOR®, CDPE & ASP - Hill Country Austin Lakeway Homes (RE/MAX Austin Skyline) over 2 years ago
Hi Brad: Your post made me laugh - thank you for the chuckle.
:)
Posted by National Credit Fixers - Matt Listro over 2 years ago
Now how the heck did you post that moving image??? That is just too cool. I feel like I'm looking at the spinning dial of a Las Vegas slot machine! ; )
Posted by Douglas Fischer (East Oahu Realty - Selling Honolulu, Hawaii Condos) over 2 years ago
All work and no play? Every so often, I like to have a little fun just to keep it REAL and have balance. Laughter is healthy folks :-)
HERE's A MINI TUTORIAL: for those wondering or asking...
To add an animated image or .gif file is really as easy as 1, 2, 3.
1. Click on in the toolbar above.
2. Enter the URL where the animated gif or file is located:
3. Click on the "Insert" button and the result will be an animated image in your post or comment. :-)
Posted by Brad Andersohn (Zillow - Outreach Manager) over 2 years ago
Brad, you can find me here at 5 a.m., but not after 10:30 p.m. (not during the week, anyway).
And I only 'do' Active Rain ... so you won't find me anywhere else.
It was still good for a chuckle, though. :)
Posted by Sylvie Conde, Broker | Toronto Real Estate (Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage) over 2 years ago
Brad --- this is fun --- thanks for the blurry eyes, now that I watched your animated computer run.
Mama Liz
Posted by Liz Loadholt- AgentOwned Realty- Covering SC over 2 years ago
Hello Brad, I have many days that I feel like that. Glad I finally got a new PC with QuadCore/8 Gigs and W7. Now I can have a chance to keep up with some if you if that is at all possible. John
Posted by Alexander-Slocum REMAX Team - Vancouver WA Real Estate (RE/MAX equity group - Vancouver Washington) over 2 years ago
So, w/the tutorial it looks like you posted an animated gif w/an overlay of a still photo. Right?
Posted by Tracy Santrock-Cary NC Realtor (Fonville Morisey/Santrock Realty Group, Inc. ) over 2 years ago
Now that's cool what you did. It feels like my brains sometimes.
Posted by Loreena Yeo, Realtor®| Frisco TX Community Advocate (214)783-2210 (3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Frisco TX Real Estate Co.) over 2 years ago
If the background of the social media scroll was running in the opposite direction it would look like you jumped off of the social media high rise to infinity somewhere. Now go and make a big pot of social media stew and savor the flavor.
Posted by Teller, Park and El Paso County Colorado Sabrina Kelley Pikes Peak Region Realtor (ERA The Herman Group) over 2 years ago
My goodness, that looks like me in a suit!
Posted by Jane Peters - Los Angeles Real Estate DRE# 01439865 (Power Brokers Int'l) over 2 years ago
Love it Brad! Thanks for making me smile. Is this an overlay to an animated gif?
Posted by Lora "Leah" Stern, Rockland County NY Real Estate 914-772-4528 (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) over 2 years ago
Oh, I've had one of those days too. Can't wait to try adding in the animated gif.
Posted by Lee & Carol Barbour, Realtors® Murphy, NC Homes For Sale (Mountain Living Team - Coldwell Banker High Country) over 2 years ago
Brad- first, after my head quit spinning, I loved it! An you knew we'd all be asking how you did it and sure enough, you showed us. Many thanks.
Posted by Kathy Streib-Home Stager-Palm Bch County South Florida - 561-914-6224 (Room Service Home Staging) over 2 years ago
Very cool post
Posted by Ricky Khamis - 480-559-9609 Team Growth President (Amerifirst Financial - Scottsdale Arizona Mortgage) over 2 years ago
I just learned about that .gif thingy. It is fun coming up with different marketing ideas...
Posted by Johnny Morrow EXIT IH 10 Realty San Antonio TX over 2 years ago
Love it - the social world just keeps on spinning.
Posted by Paula Henry, Realtor® | Indianapolis Real Estate | 317-605-4174 (Home to Indy Team @ Sycamore Group Associates) over 2 years ago
Hi, Brad. What's next? We're counting on you for the latest/greatest so don't let us down!
Posted by Leslie Helm/Real Estate For Trail Riders (Tennessee Recreational Properties) over 2 years ago
Brad, that is hilarious!
I've tried animated before too and didn't succeed very well.. thanks for the mini tuturial.. I feel really dumb now. It was pretty obvious, wasn't it?? :)
Posted by Judi Barrett~Integrity Real Estate Services~Idabel, Oklahoma over 2 years ago
Wow what great graphics. I am new and can barely get anything more than text and you have this it is great.
Posted by Elite Home Sales Team Keller Wms. Realty over 2 years ago
Cute, Brad! Hope you have an air bag as back up!
Posted by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company Realtors) over 2 years ago
You're a nut! I love it. As with most things in my life, I am at least a day behind... (that's what little babies up all night do to you!) That graphic is awesome, but I am still laughing from the Conan O'Brian - Twitface video from the other day.
Posted by Amy Boxer (Welcome Home Furniture Rental & Staging) over 2 years ago
I needed that just too funny.
Posted by Tammie White Realtor® Franklin TN Homes For Sale (Benchmark Realty, LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.TammieWhite.com) over 2 years ago
Amy - I saw that episode the other day too and it made me think of this, haha. That's too funny! What was it he said," The three social networks would merge together one day to be called youtwitface.com" That's the only time I think that man ever really made me laugh. :-)
Posted by Brad Andersohn (Zillow - Outreach Manager) over 2 years ago
Brad,
I laughed out loud. Great way to start off my Monday.
Thanks pal.
Jeana Cowie, Broker Associate, Re/Max Real Estate Ltd. Bergen County, NJ
Posted by Jeana Cowie, Broker Associate, ABR,GRI, SRES (Re/Max Real Estate Limited) over 2 years ago
Such creativity...I love it!
Posted by Cheryl Thomson, Real Estate in Northern Virginia, REALTOR®, U.S. Army (Retired) (Buyers Advantage Real Estate Corp. (c: 703.216.5635)) over 2 years ago
funny blog...great tutorial..
Posted by KATERINA VILLA-GARCIA (RE/MAX Premier Group) over 2 years ago
Funny post and I loved the graphics.
Posted by Lisa Matykiewicz (United Brokers Group) over 2 years ago
I love the Warner Brothers Frog gif....got it in my library !! Currently there are 8 people on your blog at this moment. You da man.
Posted by Christine Bohn, Gainesville, FL Realtor® (RE/MAX Professionals) over 2 years ago
OK Brad, you caught me with my good side showing...
I just re-blogged this with the following introduction...
I was scrolling through some of my favorite bloggers - looking for an edge...maybe some new technology that I haven't yet grasped. You know how it is...seem like technology never lets us catch up any more.
It seems like only yesterday when my TV Remote control went up or down one channel at a time...and my VCR Remote has a 12' cable attached to it...and I was smokin' cool...the head of the class...a real trend setter.
Now I feel like the poor guy that brad seemed to capture so well...
Posted by John Occhi, ePRO, Temecula - Murrieta CA Real Estate, 951-443-6259 (Exit Twin Advantage Realty) over 2 years ago
That's funny John, I know exactly what you mean. Thanks for the reblog my friend, I know alot of people got a kick out of this one. :-)
Posted by Brad Andersohn (Zillow - Outreach Manager) over 2 years ago
Hey Brad,
Great Post ! Heading full speed ahead onto the interstate and there is no speed limit ! All safety equipment required ! You always have a great way to put things into perspective !
Thanks Brad !
Posted by Joe Kendall, Broker Associate Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples Florida (Right Choice Realty 239-560-0726 ) over 2 years ago
I know the feeling. It can get overwhelming at times. However, I devote 90 minutes per day to social media. I have been doing so since April of this year. I am starting to feel the rain.
It can be overwhelming and addicting....My butt is falling asleep sitting on my couch too much!
This is just a fun post to get a few smiles and a good laugh. We all need that at times.
This post was just a test to pull out all you "Up All Night" bloggers. I only put it up between midnight and 6:00am so I can see who all the night owls are. Then I put it back into "draft" mode. haha...
what a great test... You two are busted! (Big Smile) :-))
Right now I see
people here, let's see if they'll comment? C'mon, I don't care who ya are, this is some funny stuff. lol~
Brad, make that "...Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Email, ActiveRain OH MY!" ;)
Leilani
Brad,
I have to admit that's not me. You will need extra brain power to do all that networking. It reminds me of my Tickle Me Tuesday joke. Check it out tickle-me-tuesday
ahhh... the night owls come out to play...
Leilani - I live here at AR, so I have learned how to adapt and manage many of these tools, but I know there are some out there that are looking at this right now and laughing their a$$ off. Either that, or my sense of humor this late at night is really out the window. lol~
Dee - It's not me either, it just looks like me. hahaha! Thanks for the tickle. :-)
Hi Brad - It is past my bedtime and I should be in bed, but can't seem to walk away from AR without checking on a dozen or so of my favorite blogs. Tag - you're it!
Brad -
I'd tag you, too. But you are flying by too fast. Not sleep walking; sleep flying, I guees.
Hi Brad. I'm getting in the habit of logging in and looking to comment after 10pm on west coast - so it counts for the next day. This frees me up to work on all my loans during the day since I am getting so much loan activity from people seeing my posts.
To respond to your post - yeah, I am neglecting Twitter and Facebook since I am getting so much "bang for the buck" with AR. It can be a full time job if you let it.
Guess I got tagged. :-)
Truth is, I am typing with one eye open right now, the other is sleeping. Time to close the other one now too...
"goodnight ya'all, sweet dreams.
Rick - smart plan. Regarding This post? I just wanted to see who's up this late and thought this was funny.
C'mon, am I the only one laughing here?
There is no real message in this post, (or maybe there is) it's a test to see what everyone else makes of it, especially at this hour.
Interesting to see the responses, especially since I keep messing with everyone and changing the title. (hehe)
Yet another field test for SEO. shhhh.... :-)) I think I'm having too much fun here... goodnight....
Brad - You caught me tonight. ...another late one. I've been actually Skyping with my daughter in New Zealand.
Loved the graphic. How'd you do that?
Hey, if you really put this back into draft mode, do we lose our comment points on it? =)
OK Brad - I don't believe that you're in bed now ;-) It's only 12:18am. I think you should win an award for that graphic. How the heck did you do that? I think there will be another famous Brad tutorial coming soon :-)
Ok... time to take this out of "Draft" mode so others can enjoy it and get a laugh too. :-) This was originally intended for the "Night Shift Bloggers" only, but I thought our day users would enjoy this too. haha...
Brad, Serious or Funny you're always on the money. SERIOUSLY!
You must have decided to leave it up past your time frame, 'cause it's the middle of the day now.
I know how this guy feels : )
Brad, Wow you make my head spin and my eyes hurt!
Hi Brad, you could make this a new ride at the fairs across the Country.
Brad - I love the graphic.... care to give us a tutorial on how to do that?? I've tried to pull in animation before unsuccessfully.
Whew, is it morning already?!!!
Cool post Brad.
Love the graphic.
And I love the "night owl test"!!!
Brad ..What a fantastic illustration..Great Post ! Thank you!
HELPFULHANNAH
That is getting me dizzy!! But that's how things have been lately...
Hi Brad: Your post made me laugh - thank you for the chuckle.
:)
Now how the heck did you post that moving image??? That is just too cool. I feel like I'm looking at the spinning dial of a Las Vegas slot machine! ; )
All work and no play? Every so often, I like to have a little fun just to keep it REAL and have balance. Laughter is healthy folks :-)
HERE's A MINI TUTORIAL:
for those wondering or asking...
To add an animated image or .gif file is really as easy as 1, 2, 3.
1. Click on
in the toolbar above.
2. Enter the URL where the animated gif or file is located:
3. Click on the "Insert" button and the result will be an animated image in your post or comment. :-)
Brad, you can find me here at 5 a.m., but not after 10:30 p.m. (not during the week, anyway).
And I only 'do' Active Rain ... so you won't find me anywhere else.
It was still good for a chuckle, though. :)
Brad --- this is fun --- thanks for the blurry eyes, now that I watched your animated computer run.
Mama Liz
Hello Brad, I have many days that I feel like that. Glad I finally got a new PC with QuadCore/8 Gigs and W7. Now I can have a chance to keep up with some if you if that is at all possible. John
So, w/the tutorial it looks like you posted an animated gif w/an overlay of a still photo. Right?
Now that's cool what you did. It feels like my brains sometimes.
If the background of the social media scroll was running in the opposite direction it would look like you jumped off of the social media high rise to infinity somewhere. Now go and make a big pot of social media stew and savor the flavor.
My goodness, that looks like me in a suit!
Love it Brad! Thanks for making me smile. Is this an overlay to an animated gif?
Oh, I've had one of those days too. Can't wait to try adding in the animated gif.
Very cool post
I just learned about that .gif thingy. It is fun coming up with different marketing ideas...
Love it - the social world just keeps on spinning.
Hi, Brad. What's next? We're counting on you for the latest/greatest so don't let us down!
Brad, that is hilarious!
I've tried animated before too and didn't succeed very well.. thanks for the mini tuturial.. I feel really dumb now. It was pretty obvious, wasn't it?? :)
Wow what great graphics. I am new and can barely get anything more than text and you have this it is great.
Cute, Brad! Hope you have an air bag as back up!
You're a nut! I love it. As with most things in my life, I am at least a day behind... (that's what little babies up all night do to you!) That graphic is awesome, but I am still laughing from the Conan O'Brian - Twitface video from the other day.
I needed that just too funny.
Amy - I saw that episode the other day too and it made me think of this, haha. That's too funny! What was it he said," The three social networks would merge together one day to be called youtwitface.com" That's the only time I think that man ever really made me laugh. :-)
I laughed out loud. Great way to start off my Monday.
Thanks pal.
Jeana Cowie, Broker Associate, Re/Max Real Estate Ltd. Bergen County, NJ
Such creativity...I love it!
funny blog...great tutorial..
Funny post and I loved the graphics.
I love the Warner Brothers Frog gif....got it in my library !! Currently there are 8 people on your blog at this moment. You da man.
OK Brad, you caught me with my good side showing...
I just re-blogged this with the following introduction...
I was scrolling through some of my favorite bloggers - looking for an edge...maybe some new technology that I haven't yet grasped. You know how it is...seem like technology never lets us catch up any more.
It seems like only yesterday when my TV Remote control went up or down one channel at a time...and my VCR Remote has a 12' cable attached to it...and I was smokin' cool...the head of the class...a real trend setter.
Now I feel like the poor guy that brad seemed to capture so well...
That's funny John, I know exactly what you mean. Thanks for the reblog my friend, I know alot of people got a kick out of this one. :-)
Hey Brad,
Great Post ! Heading full speed ahead onto the interstate and there is no speed limit ! All safety equipment required ! You always have a great way to put things into perspective !
Thanks Brad !