600 BLOGS on ACTIVERAIN?? And WHY Did I Do THAT??
When I hit the submit button on this post, I will just have written my 600th blog. What in the WORLD was I thinking? All that time and energy and what did I get for it?
I went back to look over some of those old blogs where I had no pictures and forgot to hit spell check. I found my diary over the last three years. What I had gone through, things I have been able to share with my Activerain members, Success Stories I had almost forgotten; I remembered friends who no longer post and trying to learn as much as I could to help improve my ‘Google Juice.'
I thought, too, of all the opportunities I've had because of Activerain. I remembered how people encouraged me when things were very difficult and people that were thrilled to hear of my successes. It's all there...and I'm still here. IF YOU'RE A "NEWBIE" DON'T GIVE UP!!
If it were not for Brad Anderson and his very informative "Hyper-Local" Posts giving us specific information (which I studied then and continue to) I would not STILL be at the top of Google under such searches as "New York Feng Shui Business" or "Feng Shui a New York Corporation."
Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain)-Minnesota
People searching for Feng Shui for their business or corporation are going to find ME. If it weren't for Jason Crouch I would have never been transported back to relive my memories of growing up in a very special place at a very special time.
Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653 ...
This post just received a comment yesterday by someone who found it and it's my post that has gotten me more emails then any other post I've done. Growing Up Levittown New York: The Way it WAS by Feng Shui Consultant Carole Provenzale
Many are archived now. Some of them still have some good information or great shots. Somehow, all of this is secondary to the simple fact that it's the Activerain MEMBERS who have been kind enough to subscribe to me that KEEP me here. That kind of encouragement is priceless.
Here are some posts that I came across and why I wrote them:
Feng Shui Consultants in New York City: A Feng Shui NY Business & Central Park Just to share my day and show some pretty shots.
My BEST ActiveRain SUCCESS Story: He Had me at Hello : ) The reaches of Activerain go FAR beyond just Real Estate!
Lt. Colonel Peter F. Provenzale, The "Perfect" Dad....by Feng Shui Long Island Had I not shared this tribute to my father I would NEVER have been found or contacted by the last remaining Crew Member he flew with in WW2!
Feng Shui in Long Island The desperate measures someone will go to follow their dream!
Chinese New Year 2009--Things you MUST Do! by Feng Shui Long Island & New York You work SO hard on your Marketing Plans. THIS SHOULD BE PART OF IT. A new Chinese New Year post will be out shortly--Don't miss it and make your year successful!
Activerain: BENEFITS VS. RISKS Because even Feng Shui Consultants need to PLAY : )
What's in the HEART of Your Home? UPDATED! A Feng Shui Home in Pictures..... Here you can actually SEE why some things in Feng Shui are considered unhealthy!
FENG SHUI EYES by Feng Shui Long Island, New York City To gain a different way of looking at things.
Some Posts Just HIT You REALLY HARD By Feng Shui Long Island Giving Link Love Way Back....PLEASE join Activerain Link Love
Can LOCALISM Posts Actually HURT You? Today I got my answer..... When I wondered if I was revealing just a bit too much about myself : )
Let's Talk About Predecessor Energy: A Feng Shui Post from Feng Shui Long Island For ANYONE who doesn't know WHY YOU NEED FENG SHUI WHEN YOU ARE MOVING INTO A NEW SPACE.
FUN Feng Shui in New York City: What ELSE does a Feng Shui Consultant do? My all time favorite picture post from New York City.
The POWER of a COMMENT--ACTIVERAIN STYLE Which gave me the ENERGY to keep fighting and find that you CAN win a fight with a Village!
Activerain Hits the RADIO! A True Activerain SUCCESS STORY! by Feng Shui Long Island I almost forgot about being called to read a blog I'd written for a New York Radio Station!
For ALL of you in ACTIVERAIN with Love & Blessings by Feng Shui Long Island Another attempt to add Link Love-in 2007!
An ActiveRain Success Story---of Another Kind by Feng Shui Long Island This just goes to show you it's incredible how many people are reading Activerain!!
You need Persistance AND Creativity in New York City The Localism blog I was so worried about after I posted it!
Today I did a search on Long Island while trying to find information. At the bottom of page one it had a link to "Long Island Blogs" which I clicked on. On the first page I found huge blogsites with professional writers, advertisers and classified ads on Long Island. At the very top of Page Two I found MY blog. Now THAT'S Cool!!
PLEASE REMEMBER: Activerain Link Love Group!! And remember to keep writing...SO many people ARE reading you!!
http://www.LongIslandFengShui.com
*Carole Provenzale is a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York.
http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com
*Laura Cerrano is a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 2000 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Manhattan New York.
Brad and Jason have told me over and over to be consistent but so far I've only managed 87 posts. You are an inspiration, keep up the good work!
Caroe, congrats on this milestone. I've certainly picked up some great tips from other bloggers along the way.
Congratulations on your 600th Blog! Active Rain is a great community to learn and network among great rainers!
Hi Carole! Congrats on 600 posts! Awesome! Consistency and never giving up is key here!
Congratulations on your 600th post Carole!
I've been following your blogs for some time now and all I can say is that I'm looking forward to the next 600!
Always informative. Always well written. And, they always bring me a little slice of my old stomping grounds!
Keep up the great work my friend!
Hi Carole, I'm going through your links and had to chuckle at this one just so cleverly written and so true! Ok now, back to click and read some more of your very engaging posts!
Carole, I am glad we came across each other here on Activerain, I don't remember you found me or I found you first, haha, it doesn't matter. For some reason, I always feel serene when I read your post, I am not sure it is the feng shui subject or I am related to it because I am Chinese. I enjoy reading your post, it is your personality in your posts that keeps me coming back. You are genuine in sharing knowledge. I know I will see your next 600 posts here on Activerain. Congratulations!
Hi Carole... Congratulations on 600 posts! Your blog is one of my favorites because I always seem to learn something from reading it... either about, you, NYC, Feng Shui, or food. :)
Carole ~ Congrats! Thanks for the motivation. I am looking forward to my 100th post and I'm not giving up :) 15 to go.
Carole, congratulations. I keep coming and going from Active Rain. This is a good reminder of how powerful this network is, even for those of us who are still transitioning through these hard economic times. Thanks for contributing so much of yourself to those of us here on Active Rain.
Hello Carole,
Congratulations on your 600th post! That is certainly dedication on your part. The google juice is one of the benefits of your hard work. Again, congratulations!
Rita
WoW, Carole! 600 posts? That's amazing and what's even more amazing is that they are all excellent, informatiive, original and wonderful. Kind of rare for a blog these days....
Jo
Congratulations Carole, on reaching such an amazing milestone! You present a valuable presence to the ActiveRain community. We are fortunate having you, your wonderful skills and insights.
600?!?!? Incredible, Carole! Your dedication, not just to writing, but to reciprocation and helping teach others is just amazing. It was the fact that we shared a little about ourselves that started a friendship based on fairs...not a bad way to meet someone at all :) Congratulations on your milestone and I can't wait to read the next 600.
Congratulations on your 600th post Carole! I love your posts and will continue to read them..blog on!
HelpfulHannah
Russell, It can be a challange to be consistant but try....blogging pays off in SO many ways! Thank you for your comment.
Craig, This is such a wonderful place to be. I learn so much and hope I can share things back...and a true bonus of friendship AND business!
Eileen, Thank you, it sure is. Goodness, I never would have thought I'd write so much....or gain so much either.
Jackie, It's so nice to have you in the rain and feels like you've been here a very long time :)
Craig, I honestly doubt that I have another 600 in me! That's a lot of posts and not a number I ever thought I'd reach.
Cynthia, I have to go back and click on the link, I didn't check it yet and I'm afraid to leave the "comment" box!
Rita, Thank you so much, what kind words. I never remember who finds who I just believe we somehow "meet" the people we are supposed to on here !
Congratulations, my friend! I'm so proud of you for hanging in there ... and grateful. I have so enjoyed your posts and have learned much.
You know you're 'home' when everyone cheers for you and feels your pain along with you. You ARE home here on AR.
Steve, Thanks so much for the nice compliment....and I guess those ARE my three favorite subjects, I'm not quite sure of the order, though :)
Haris, Wow, you're close--it'll be here before you know it! I wish you as much success from AR as I've gotten.
Kate, I was glad you came back, I know you took a break for a while! It's good for you for the friendships and good for business (besides, when you leave you are missed!).
Rita, Thank you. I can't believe how those hyper locals posts stay up there! That series was a while ago and they're still at the top of those searches.
Jo, I thought you'd be right in the middle of your move. You comment was so sweet, thank you. It also made me laugh--hard!! And thank you for that :)
Myrl, It's been wonderful being here. If anyone had said that I'd still be here 3 years ago I would never have believed it...and I would have missed SO much!
Lisa, I know, our facination with Fairs but you have far more then we do here! And that ball you just had...wow, it sounded just incredible. Someday I will get down to New Orleans and finally meet my "fair" friend in person.
Hannah, I will try, I love yours as well...and Delaire Landing! It's so funny that someone can mention a place and I'll be able to think of an Activerainer to match it :)!
Carole, Congratulations! Your record is very impressive, but more importantly is YOU! Since i've discovered you, i've been nothing short of blessing by your positiveness and politeness. I've become less junky as a result of applying some of your expressed techniques! You are a champion with or without 600 posts, and have become an excellent example of integrity in Active Rain.
Carole, Congratulations on the milestone. I have read and enjoyed many of your posts. Good luck in 2010.
Wow 600 posts, that is amazing! We had to book mark this one because it has so many links to other wonderful posts. Especially liked the Feng Shui for the Chinese New Year in 2009! ;0 is there a 2010 coming ;)?
Carole - success comes to those who persist and you are certainly persistent and consistent
Hi Carole! WOW--600? Now, that's alot of writing! You're one of my favs too and I think that your positive attitude shines through in each and every one of them. Here's to the next 600!!
HI Carole - 600 posts - now that's incredible! Great job! And what a great tribute post you wrote here to commerate all those posts. There are so many great reasons to be a part of Active Rain, and for me you are one of them! Congratulations!
Carole
Outstanding job; I always love reading your posts. Not just because they are so informative, but i find them absolutely interesting and fascinating at times. I was telling my friend Kristin that helps me about picking up all these cool ideas from reading your blog posts.
Carole - You're are going to hit half a million points soon as well. I'm glad you pointed out your Levittown post. I had missed that one and it really drew me in. Thank you for sharing that. I've never me you in person, but I have no doubt that I'd feel completely comfortable as you've made me feel like I know you already. Sorry you couldn't make it to Rain Camp.
Carole -- You are a pro and I have learned so much from you. You are deserving of a huge congratulations. I don't know how you wrote so many posts, but it certainly does pay off in all the ways that you have expressed. Keep up the great writing and may you continue to have much success.
Great post, Carole with a little history of the posts that are special to you. It takes hard work and consistency but it pays off. Keep up the good work.
Wow, Carole, that is a fantastic milestone to reach and an enriching one to look back on and see where you have come from. I'm not even at a 100 blogs yet, I've got a long ways to go.
You're right, it's like a journal or a diary. It's really interesting to go back and see things that you've forgotten posting! You must be doing something right if it's bringing you business.
Carole,
WOW! That is a lot of posts. Congrats.
You must be a legend now.....
Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO