Having a blog on your agent website is a fantastic way to boost your SEO, establish yourself as a local expert, and keep your clients engaged! 📝✨
Here is how you can set up and manage your blog within Back At You Office.
Follow these steps to build your blog's foundation:
Access the Blog Tool: On the left-hand navigation menu, select Other Tools and then click Blogs.
Start Your Blog: Click the blue +Create Blog button in the upper right-hand corner.
Configure Your Settings: A panel will slide out from the right. Fill in the following details:
Title: Give your blog a catchy name (e.g., Living in [Your City] or The Real Estate Insider).
Admin Email: Choose the person responsible for the blog. This email will receive notifications for all new posts and comments.
Status: Toggle between Active or Inactive.
Comments: Check Allowed if you want to engage with your readers. You can even set an expiration date for when comments close on older posts.
Include Entries from Company Blogs: Check this box to pull in professional content created by your company. This is a great way to keep your blog active even when you're busy!
Rights: Select which users can write posts. This is perfect for teams or if you have a marketing assistant.
Other: Choose your notification preferences and decide if you want to require users to log in before they can comment.
Save: Once you're finished, hit Save. Your new blog will now appear on your dashboard!
Now that your blog is created, you can use the Three-Dot Action Button next to your blog name to manage it:
Edit Details: Change your title, permissions, or comment settings.
Subscribers: View a list of people who have signed up for updates.
Entries: This is where you go to write and publish your actual blog posts!
Delete: Remove the blog entirely if needed.
💡 Pro Tip: Consistency is key! If you're worried about finding time to write, use the Company Blog feature mentioned above to ensure there is always fresh content for your visitors to read.