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	<title>Top Builder Blogs &#187; General Info</title>
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		<title>SA Homes Blog Promotes Green</title>
		<link>http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/2010/08/sa-homes-blog-promotes-green/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:35:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Real Estate Blogs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Homebuyers in Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland will now be able to find affordable, new energy efficient homes more easily thanks to the launch of the new S&#38;A Homes social media program. Best of all, buyers will be able to interact with the builder on multiple sites.
The SA Homes blog is the engine of the builders [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-239" href="http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/2010/08/sa-homes-blog-promotes-green/sa-homes-blog/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-239" title="SA Homes blog" src="http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/SA-Homes-blog-300x263.jpg" alt="SA Homes blog" width="300" height="263" /></a>Homebuyers in Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland will now be able to find affordable, new energy efficient homes more easily thanks to the launch of the new S&amp;A Homes social media program. Best of all, buyers will be able to interact with the builder on multiple sites.</p>
<p>The<a title="SA Homes blog" href="http://www.sahomesblog.com"> SA Homes blog</a> is the engine of the builders program providing news and updates on communities and incentives. At present the builder is running a Realtor Facebook special where the first 200 Realtors who ‘like’ their page and write on the wall will win a $10 Sheetz card.</p>
<p>Connect with the energy-efficient homebuilder online:</p>
<p><a title="SA Homes blog" href="http://www.sahomesblog.com/">SA Homes blog</a><br />
<a title="SA Homes Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/sahomes" target="_blank">S&amp;A Homes Facebook</a><br />
<a title="SA Homes Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/SAhomebuilder" target="_blank">S&amp;A Homes Twitter</a></p>
<p>S&amp;A Homes has helped more than 15,000 families make their dreams a reality by focusing value, customer service and superior construction.</p>
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		<title>Book Giveaway Helps Homebuilders Go Back to School With Social Media</title>
		<link>http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/2010/08/book-giveaway-helps-homebuilders-go-back-to-school-with-social-media/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:24:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Info]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media for home builders]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[School Days. . .  School Days. . . Hey home builders are you still trying to figure out social media? The kids are back in school, maybe it is time for you to do a quick home school program?
Social media does not have to be overwhelming. Once you put the proper building blocks  in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-235" href="http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/2010/08/book-giveaway-helps-homebuilders-go-back-to-school-with-social-media/buildingblocksblack/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-235" title="social media building blocks" src="http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/buildingBlocksBlack-300x300.png" alt="social media building blocks" width="300" height="300" /></a>School Days. . .  School Days. . . Hey home builders are you still trying to figure out social media? The kids are back in school, maybe it is time for you to do a quick home school program?</p>
<p>Social media does not have to be overwhelming. Once you put the proper building blocks  in place it can be easy. Author of NAHB BuildersBooks’ number one selling book in 2010, <a title="Carol Flammer" href="http://www.carolflammer.com/" target="_blank">Carol Flammer</a> guides you step-by-step, block-by-block through setting up your program in her book, “<a title="Social Media for Home Builders" href="http://www.mrelevance.com/products/social-media-book/" target="_blank">Social Media for Home Builders: It’s Easier Than You Think</a>.”</p>
<p>Now builders, developers and remodelers have the opportunity to <strong>win a signed copy</strong> of “Social Media for Home Builders: It’s Easier Than You <span id="more-234"></span>Think.”</p>
<p><strong>Here  are the class rules: </strong></p>
<p>Now through September 17 when you Tweet or Post on  Facebook you will be entered into a daily drawing from mRELEVANCE to win  a copy of the book.</p>
<p>Simply tweet the following:  I want to go back to school with Social Media for Home Builders by <a title="Carol on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/carolflammer" target="_blank">@CarolFlammer</a>. Post this on Twitter or on the <a title="mRELEVANCE Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/mrelevance" target="_blank">mRELEVANCE Facebook wall</a> or on Carol’s Facebook wall, or just tag Carol in a post.</p>
<p>“Social Media for Home Builders: It’s Easier Than You Think” is available from <a title="order Carol's book" href="http://store.builderbooks.com/cgi-bin/builderbooks/921" target="_blank">BuilderBooks</a>.</p>
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		<title>How Much Traffic Does Atlanta Real Estate Forum Really Get?</title>
		<link>http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/2010/07/how-much-traffic-does-atlanta-real-estate-forum-really-get/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:12:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Info]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Real Estate Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[atlanta real estate forum]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered how much traffic the sites you use in your home builder marketing program really get?  Well stop wondering and research instead! Lots of sites make claims they can&#8217;t support. Lots of blogs and websites are built improperly and the search engines can&#8217;t even see them. Make sure to do your homework [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-227" href="http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/2010/07/how-much-traffic-does-atlanta-real-estate-forum-really-get/quantcast/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-227" title="Quantcast" src="http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Quantcast-300x190.jpg" alt="Quantcast" width="300" height="190" /></a>Have you ever wondered how much traffic the sites you use in your home builder marketing program really get?  Well stop wondering and research instead! Lots of sites make claims they can&#8217;t support. Lots of blogs and websites are built improperly and the search engines can&#8217;t even see them. Make sure to do your homework and check them out yourself.</p>
<p>Atlanta&#8217;s favorite real estate blog is proud to show off its data. As the top <a title="Atlanta new homes" href="http://www.AtlantaRealEstateForum.com" target="_blank">Atlanta new homes</a> blog in the market this site shares real estate news, trends, incentives and more. Here is today&#8217;s <a title="Quantcast for Atlanta Real Estate Forum" href="http://www.quantcast.com/atlantarealestateforum.com" target="_blank">Quantcast chart for Atlanta Real Estate Forum</a>. As you can see the site has more than 24,000 unique visitors a month. This is a lot of traffic. Some of the site&#8217;s &#8220;competitors&#8221; receive less than 3,000 unique visitors a month. It is important to determine why you are using the sites you are using. If getting more traffic (especially reaching potential home buyers) to your website is key, a site like Atlanta Real Estate Forum is the way to go.</p>
<p>Every third party data collection site measures traffic a bit differently, so make sure to check all of your advertising sources in the same rank checkers.  Another good one is Alexa &#8211; <a title="Alexa" href="http://www.alexa.com/" target="_blank">http://www.alexa.com/</a> and a fun one where you can go to find out what your domain is worth is called DNScoop &#8211; <a title="dnscoop" href="http://www.dnscoop.com/" target="_blank">http://www.dnscoop.com</a>, so get the full scoop on the sites where you are spending money!</p>
<p>Stay up-to-date with the latest news from  Atlanta Real Estate Forum.</p>
<p>Daily emails or RSS  feed &#8211; <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/AtlantaRealEstateForum">http://feeds.feedburner.com/AtlantaRealEstateForum</a><span id="more-226"></span></p>
<p>Follow  the site via Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/AtlantaREForum">http://twitter.com/AtlantaREForum</a></p>
<p>Follow  the site on Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/atlantarealestateforum">http://www.facebook.com/atlantarealestateforum</a></p>
<p>When you are ready to have us build a better blog for your company, let us know! <a title="contact mRELEVANCE" href="http://www.mRELEVANCE.com/contact" target="_blank">Contact mRELEVANCE</a> for a free 30 minute social media consultation.</p>
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		<title>New Custom Blog Launched for GVG</title>
		<link>http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/2010/06/new-custom-blog-launched-for-gvg/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:03:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve found that WordPress is incredibly versatile, as well as flexible. For many website design and development projects utilizing a blog platform provides the best of all worlds &#8211; great design and ease of use. We recently launched the new GVG Hold website.
This site showcases all of the many and varied offerings from the Greater [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-220" href="http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/2010/06/new-custom-blog-launched-for-gvg/gvghold-capture/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-220" title="GVG Hold" src="http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/GVGHold-capture-223x300.PNG" alt="GVG Hold" width="223" height="300" /></a>We&#8217;ve found that WordPress is incredibly versatile, as well as flexible. For many website design and development projects utilizing a blog platform provides the best of all worlds &#8211; great design and ease of use. We recently launched the new <a title="GVG Hold" href="http://www.gvghold.com" target="_blank">GVG Hold</a> website.</p>
<p>This site showcases all of the many and varied offerings from the Greater Valley Group. This real estate development company is dedicated to building beautiful neighborhoods, recruiting desirable retail and improving an already excellent quality of life in the counties and communities of east Alabama and west Georgia near West <span id="more-219"></span>Point Lake and the recently opened Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) plant in West Point.</p>
<p>With $195 million in residential and commercial projects already underway, GVG is investing in the future, providing quality jobs and creating a desirable destination for permanent relocation for active retirees, industrial workers, executives, professionals, families and students. For more information on Greater Valley Group, LLC, please visit <a title="GVG Hold" href="http://www.gvghold.com" target="_blank">www.GVGHold.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Free SEO for Cyber Monday</title>
		<link>http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/2009/11/free-seo-for-cyber-monday/</link>
		<comments>http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/2009/11/free-seo-for-cyber-monday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mitch</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Info]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cyber Monday specials]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/?p=161</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you started your Cyber Monday online shopping? Well you are in luck because the best deals really are online! mRELEVANCE is offering FREE SEO. Take advantage of a free month of search engine optimization services when you commit to a one year plan in December 2009.  This offer is limited to one company, so [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Free SEO Services" src="http://www.mrelevance.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/seo-saving-money.jpg" alt="" width="340" height="293" />Have you started your Cyber Monday online shopping? Well you are in luck because the best deals really are online! mRELEVANCE is offering FREE SEO. Take advantage of a free month of search engine optimization services when you commit to a one year plan in December 2009.  This offer is limited to one company, so like all Cyber Monday specials, you&#8217;d better hurry while supplies last.</p>
<p>This may not be your typical holiday blockbuster but it will keep money in your pocket while increasing site traffic, lead potentials,  search engine rankings and a higher probability of profit! Our custom seo plans work, it’s that simple. Read our <a title="Search Engine Optimization Case Studies" href="http://www.mrelevance.com/expertise/case-studies/">search engine optimization case studies</a> or <a title="contact us" href="http://www.mrelevance.com/contact/">contact us</a> for more information to be the first one to obtain a free month of search<span id="more-161"></span> engine optimization (new clients only).</p>
<p>To obtain more details and to get started call us at 847-259-7312 and ask for Paul or Mitch or simply fill out this <a title="Free SEO contact form" href="http://www.mrelevance.com/contact/">free SEO contact form</a>, write &#8220;FREE SEO&#8221; in the comment section and we’ll get your free seo services started. The promotion does not cover setup costs and may have a termination fee for early cancellation.</p>
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		<title>Get a FREE Blog</title>
		<link>http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/2009/10/get-a-free-blog/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:05:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Info]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Real Estate Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free blog]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[home builder blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[real estate sites hub]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/?p=157</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[mRELEVANCE recently launched Real Estate Sites Hub,  a new FREE blogging platform designed specifically for those in the real estate industry. Real Estate Sites Hub is a practical and low cost blogging option for home builders, developers, real estate agents, real estate sales and marketing professionals and others in the industry. This easy to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-158" href="http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/2009/10/get-a-free-blog/reshad3/"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-158" title="Real Estate Sites Hub" src="http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/reshad3.jpg" alt="Real Estate Sites Hub" width="125" height="125" /></a>mRELEVANCE recently launched Real Estate Sites Hub,  a new <a title="Real Estate Sites Hub" href="http://www.RealEstateSitesHub.com" target="_blank">FREE blogging platform</a> designed specifically for those in the real estate industry. Real Estate Sites Hub is a practical and low cost blogging option for home builders, developers, real estate agents, real estate sales and marketing professionals and others in the industry. This easy to use site allows you to create, manage and moderate a blog designed to grow with the needs of your company, listings, brokerage and/or communities.</p>
<p>Real Estate Sites Hub offers a nice alternative to other free blogging platforms because it gives users more control over title tags, meta data and organic search results. A Real Estate Sites Hub blog is completely customizable with eye-catching themes, helpful widgets, podcasts, videos, photos and more.  Having your own blog is the perfect way to increase your company’s online visibility and send traffic directly to your web site.</p>
<p>Best of all the mRELEVANCE team will be available to help you every step of the way. As industry professionals, we understand have the expertise to help you blog effectively and stand out online. A well-built and effectively used blog <span id="more-157"></span>will be a top 5 referral source for your company&#8217;s main website.</p>
<p>Promote your listings, open houses, education opportunities, staff and other corporate or market news and more with a Real Estate Sites Hub blog.</p>
<p>To learn more, visit <a title="Real Estate Sites Hub" href="http://www.RealEstateSitesHub.com" target="_blank">www.RealEstateSitesHub.com</a> or contact <a title="mRELEVANCE contact form" href="http://www.mRELEVANCE.com/contact" target="_blank">mRELEVANCE.</a></p>
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		<title>About Sales Launches New Site</title>
		<link>http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/2009/08/about-sales-launches-new-web-site/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:39:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mitch</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[mRELEVANCE, LLC recently launched a new Web site for Atlanta&#8217;s About Sales, Inc. The new site features information about the firm and its services as well as offers an easy-to-use home search function. In the real estate industry, the corporate Web site is just about the most important tool a company can have. With 85-percent [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-149" href="http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/2009/08/about-sales-launches-new-web-site/about-sales-website/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-149" title="About Sales website" src="http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/About-Sales-website-300x216.jpg" alt="About Sales website" width="300" height="216" /></a>mRELEVANCE, LLC recently launched a new Web site for Atlanta&#8217;s <a title="About Sales Inc." href="http://www.AboutSalesInc.com" target="_blank">About Sales, Inc.</a> The new site features information about the firm and its services as well as offers an easy-to-use home search function. In the real estate industry, the corporate Web site is just about the most important tool a company can have. With 85-percent of all home shoppers starting their search for a new home online it is important to have a well-built real estate website. If the Web site is confusing, too slow to load or unsearchable, then online shopper will move on without thinking twice.</p>
<p>The About Sales Web site offers homebuyers an up-to-date, easy-to-use list of homes for sale across Georgia. The ability to search <span id="more-147"></span>by various categories, including school district, number of bedrooms or subdivision, creates a user-friendly site that meets the needs and desires of today&#8217;s tech-savvy home buyer.</p>
<p>Armed with an easy-to-navigate, interactive Web site, About Sales is sure to meet success.  Whether you are looking for a beautiful interactive website or a well-built blog, contact the real estate experts at <a title="real estate web sites" href="http://www.mRELEVANCE.com" target="_blank">mRELEVANCE.</a></p>
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		<title>mRELEVANCE Founders Present the Basics of Social Media</title>
		<link>http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/2009/01/mrelevance-founders-present-the-basics-of-social-media/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mitch</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Carol Flammer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Social Media will be the HOT topic at the International Builders Show in Vegas this year but for those not going to IBS, there is no need to worry. mRELEVANCE founders, Carol Flammer, MIRM and Mitch Levinson, MIRM, will present the basics of Social Media at The Housing Center on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 8:30 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Social Media will be the HOT topic at the <a title="IBS" href="http://www.buildersshow.com/Home/" target="_blank">International Builders Show</a> in Vegas this year but for those not going to IBS, there is no need to worry. <a title="mRelevance" href="http://www.mrelevance.com" target="_blank">mRELEVANCE</a> founders, Carol Flammer, MIRM and Mitch Levinson, MIRM, will present the basics of Social Media at The Housing Center on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The class, offered through the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (HBA),  will focus on three main ideas: Social Media program basics, Social Media&#8217;s influence on SEO and how to use Social Media to relate to buyers. Social media marketing, social media optimization and social networking are all components of an effective Internet marketing program. Corporate brands are now built online. Whether you are planning a simple news blog on your website or implementing a full blown Social Media campaign, Carol and Mitch will demonstrate how Social Media increases key words and enhances search engine optimization.</p>
<p>Digg, Delicious, Active Rain, FaceBook, MySpace, Blogger, YouTube, Twitter and more. The Internet is rapidly evolving, so don&#8217;t miss your opportunity to learn how to maximize your return on investment (ROI). To register for this class call 770-938-9900 pr visit <a title="HBA" href="http://www.atlantahomebuilders.com/education/classes-events.cfm" target="_blank">Greater Atlanta HBA&#8217;s Events/Classes page</a>. Cost to attend is $75 for HBA members and $150 for non-members. This hands-on workshop includes creating your own social bookmarking account, so don&#8217;t forget your laptop. Email any questions to education@atlantahomebuilders.com or call 678-775-1469.</p>
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		<title>From Spam to Bacn</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 01:32:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Support</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So by now you know what Spam is and wish you could find a way to eliminate it from your email box.  Have you heard of Bacn?  It is one of my favorite foods for breakfast, but in the digital world it is much more than that.  Pronounced Bacon, this is a powerful internet marketing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So by now you know what Spam is and wish you could find a way to eliminate it from your email box.  Have you heard of Bacn?  It is one of my favorite foods for breakfast, but in the digital world it is much more than that.  Pronounced Bacon, this is a powerful internet marketing tool that you have most likely embraced, but haven&#8217;t heard a term for!</p>
<p>Bacn refers to electronic messages send by a service that you subscribe to and receive notifications from. Basically this is anything you have opted in for &#8212; RSS feeds, sales flyers, newsletters and much more.</p>
<p>Our number one tip on Bacn is keep your messages relevant to your readers.  Don&#8217;t risk them considering your Bacn Spam and opting out.</p>
<p>Contact mRELEVANCE for home builder marketing strategies including social media for home builders and blogging.</p>
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		<title>Advocates for Children Launches Top Builder Blog</title>
		<link>http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/2008/04/advocates-for-children-launches-top-builder-blog/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Top Builder Blogs focuses on building blogs for real estate related companies; however, on occasion we just like to do something nice for the community. We recently built a blog for Advocates for Children a group that assists children in Northwest Georgia.  Read more about this group and their upcoming Duck Derby on their [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.topbuilderblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/advochild-screen-grab.thumbnail.jpg" alt="Advocates for Children Blog" hspace="5" align="left" />Top Builder Blogs focuses on building blogs for real estate related companies; however, on occasion we just like to do something nice for the community. We recently built a blog for Advocates for Children a group that assists children in Northwest Georgia.  Read more about this group and their upcoming Duck Derby on their new blog.<a title="Advocates for Children Blog" href="http://www.AdvoChildBlog.org" target="_blank"> </a></p>
<p>The <a title="Atlanta Social Media" href="http://www.Flammerpr.com" target="_blank">Flammer Relations </a>Social Media team (Led by Social Media Manager Laura Everett and Account Manager Amanda Winters) provided blog training to the Advocates for Children staff.  They embraced social media and are enjoying the increased traffic to their web site.</p>
<p>For more information on <a title="real estate blogging" href="http://www.mrelevance.com/products/social-media/" target="_blank">real estate blogging</a> and social media optimization, contact us at <a title="Marketing Relevance" href="http://www.mRELEVANCE.com" target="_self">www.mRELEVANCE.com</a></p>
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