Should you have a link that opens in a new tab or window?

Ask Monika

Links in a New Tab or Window

Should you allow links to open in a new tab or window on your blog post? I’m sure they’ll be some that will say yes but when you do allow that to happen, you end up breaking the back button function and force the user to open a new window or tab on their computer.  Often times people have multiple windows open and can at times forget where they were thus not finding their way back to your original site/post. Not checking that box allows the user to browse a site the way they want and not the way you want them to and that “back” button works real well.

Please also watch my previous tutorial on How to Create a click-able e-mail link.

A video tutorial

Any questions or suggestions please send me a message.
Monika McGillicuddy

603-548-7728

Creating an email link

Ask MonikaCreating a e-mail link within a WordPress blog post or inside an e-mail makes it so much easier for people to contact you and it is so easy to do! Check out this short video and let me know if you have any questions.

Creating a click-able e-mail link A How To Video by Monika McGillicuddy

 

 

GRI 104…don’t miss it!

From the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS….

Register Now: GRI 104 is Coming Soon!

There are still openings available for the third Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) session of 2008 — GRI 104 — scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, June 3-4, at the Holiday Inn in Concord.

GRI is a REALTOR® designation given to those who have completed 96 hours of NAR-accredited coursework in seven educational modules within a five-year period. The designation helps increase income potential, develop self-confidence, sharpen real estate skills and build a strong referral network with classmates. Ultimately, it is a designation that helps bring REALTORS® to a level where they are recognized as leaders in the industry.

The subjects of GRI 104 include How to Meet, Greet and Connect; Secrets to Top Producers; Serving the Generations; and Sales and Marketing Training, and it is the third of the seven modules to be presented this year. The sessions will be taught by seasoned instructors Jim Pugliese ABR, CRB, GRI, SRES, CSP, Monika McGillicuddy GRI, SRES and Dave Millett.

To learn more about GRI and the 2008 schedule, click here. To register, click here or call the NHAR office at 225-5549.

NOTE: For future GRI classes, discounted Holiday Inn rates are available to those who reserve a room at least three weeks in advance. Call 603-224-9534.

Mortgage Fraud

This is a growing problem. Especially in this market…it can happen to anyone.
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Need a marketing edge…don’t miss this class!

Consumer Centric Market & Web 2.0

3 Hour Continuing Education Credit (elective) # E1000

Understanding the impact of the changing real estate market and the
changing consumer is crucial to an agent’s successful ability
to represent the needs of their clients and customers.

Contact: Monika McGillicuddy (603) 548-7685 Date: Dec 10

Windham NH

What is a Social Network?

I saw this on Midori Millers Blog and thought it really demonstrated the concept well.
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REALTOR Ethics Workshop

 This has been a busy week training wise for me. I was hired to conduct the Vermont Association of REALTORS Ethics workshop held this past Tuesday.

It was a 6 hour training session geared to those REALTORS who serve on the Grievance and the Professional Standards committee and board of directors. It is required training so most of the attendees “had” to be there. A forced group of participants is always a challenge. My goal was to make them want to be there and do it quickly. I think I succeed!

The morning included an interactive cycle two Quadrennial Ethics class and the afternoon focused on the enforcement process. The time flew by and the verbal feedback was all excellent. I had people tell me that they didn’t expect to enjoy the class…thought it would the same ole same ole and how surprised they were that it was so good and that they learned so much.

When they take the time to wait in line simply to say thank you at the end of the program…you know you reached them.

It ended up being a great day and to top it off they asked me to come back in February to do it again.

Monika McGillicuddy,REALTOR

Serving Southern New Hampshire and Rockingham County

Monika McGillicuddy Real Estate Training

http://monikamcgillicuddy.com/wordpress/

Prudential Verani Realty

Hampstead NH Real Estate

603-548-7728

FEMA Maps On-Line

This is pretty neat.

Check out the FEMA Maps online. You can zoom in and check out an area all for free.

FEMA Maps On-Line and  Maps Service Center 

 

NHAR New Agent Training Program

The New Hampshire Association of REALTORS QuickStart Program is geared towards newer agents but would be a great refresher for even the most seasoned agents. Interested in learning some of the latest web 2.0 marketing techniques as well as those tried and true methods. Real Estate 2007 is a real estate year like many have never seen before and you’ll need to take advantage of all the tips available to thrive or simply survive in this market. Besides…guess who is teaching it??? Me…img_7069.JPG

QuickStart: Last Chance for 2007

The final 2007 session of QuickStart is scheduled for Oct. 23-24 and Nov. 1-2 at the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS® office in Concord. Sign up now to reserve your space, as the program will not be offered again until March 2008.

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FAQ on the NEW Agency / Non-Agency Disclosure Form

Attention NH Real Estate Agents…Important Information!

FAQ on the NEW Agency / Non-Agency Disclosure Form

 As many of you know, recently the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission made changes to their Rules and Regulations. These rules went into affect on May 1 2007.

Are you using the new form? Do you understand how to use the new form?

They updated the 1. Listing agreements, you click here to see the changes>>>Listing agreement changes

2. Buyer Agency agreements>>>Buyer Agency Contract

3. Dual Agency Consent agreement>>>Dual Agency

The changes are an attempt to bring the Rules in line with the Law and the way we practice Agency in New Hampshire.

The commission also required that we ALL use only ONE agency disclosure form. One that the commission created and has approved.

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