In this video, I cover how to edit and work with your FREE CBH website! We will go through each section in detail and show you tips and tricks along the way. You will find that editing your site is so easy and most of it, with the exception of the extra pages, can be done quickly.
Have a great weekend!
Showing posts with label video. Show all posts
Showing posts with label video. Show all posts
04 November 2011
10 June 2011
Zipforms - Starting Transactions and Filling in Forms
We are ALL ZipForms ALL June long #CBH! This week's Video Release Friday covers how to start a transaction, add forms and start filling in those forms.
Have a great weekend!
Enjoy!
Have a great weekend!
03 June 2011
ZipForms Yay!
Get a treetops view of our new forms program - ZipForms! I will be conducting ZipForms training via webinar, video and in your offices beginning this month and throughout the summer as needed. Logins and passwords are coming soon so try out ZipForms and let me know what you think ...
Go to www.cbhearthside.net to sign up for the first ZipForms webinar on Monday, June 6th at 12pm. Have a great weekend :)
Go to www.cbhearthside.net to sign up for the first ZipForms webinar on Monday, June 6th at 12pm. Have a great weekend :)
12 May 2011
New Agents - Good Advice from a Pro!
Hey there happy Thursday! I wanted to share a set of 3 videos with you today that we recorded at our New Agent Night Out event with Marty Millner as my featured speaker. I asked Marty to speak specifically to a small group of new agents to share his successes and his insights.
Marty did an awesome job and I never posted the videos to anything other that our YouTube channel (which you may have missed) so I wanted to share the videos here as well.
Enjoy!
Marty did an awesome job and I never posted the videos to anything other that our YouTube channel (which you may have missed) so I wanted to share the videos here as well.
Enjoy!
10 April 2011
More from #GenBlue ... Be Google-tastic!
As promised, here is my session from #GenBlue in Las Vegas ... all prettied up and ready for you to learn! Enjoy and ping me with questions.
First, the slides ... in case you need quiet time and feel like flipping through:
Now for the videos (there are 3 in total):
Happy Sunday!
First, the slides ... in case you need quiet time and feel like flipping through:
Be Google-tastic!
View more presentations from Stefanie Hahn
Now for the videos (there are 3 in total):
Happy Sunday!
29 March 2011
Bringing You the *Awesome Sauce ... One Video at a Time!
Okay, you are going to L-O-V-E this one!!! All of the amazing #GenBlue videos on one playlist. Yes, I said ALL. How great is that?!
*I can't take credit for "awesome sauce" totally stole that from @rbarnesdotcom :)
*I can't take credit for "awesome sauce" totally stole that from @rbarnesdotcom :)
18 March 2011
Just a Glimpse of #GenBlue
Well hello ... back from Las Vegas and TONS to share. Let's start with this, a little glimpse at the week that was #GenBlue.
Hint: I'm holding back. More soon on the closing session Think Real Estate with Google!
Hint: I'm holding back. More soon on the closing session Think Real Estate with Google!
25 February 2011
Getting LinkedIn
You probably already have a LinkedIn account - but are you really "getting LinkedIn"? There are two reasons why I think you should be on LinkedIn and both are pretty powerful!
1) To create and maintain an awesome web 2.0 resume
2) To obtain and display recommendations from your consumers
Want to know more? Get it in this video:
Have a rockin weekend!
1) To create and maintain an awesome web 2.0 resume
2) To obtain and display recommendations from your consumers
Want to know more? Get it in this video:
Have a rockin weekend!
16 December 2010
What's on YOUR To Do List for 2011?
This is the time of year when I write, record, PowerPoint and prep for the coming year. There is so much to be excited about in 2011 that I can barely contain myself! A few things on my list ...
1. Mobile mobile and more mobile
Office visits will continue to be a priority for me in 2011. I know that you have questions - and sometimes I have the answers! So I will be mobile again in the coming year ... look for the schedule to be posted soon on the company calendar. Along those same lines, I know are you mobile too! I plan to explore and teach as many mobile tools as you can all digest! I am really rooting for you all to get the smart phones I know you put on your holiday wish list.
2. Video-palooza
In 2011, I am planning to record many of my how-to presentations that I usually write out for you. Look for a new video every Friday in your email and posted here!
3. Let's do lunch
In an effort to get my happy smiling face in front of you more often, I invite you to have lunch with me on Mondays. Well, I will be teaching via webinar, but you can watch while you lunch. I am putting together a survey to see what topics you might want to hear about ... you pick em and I will teach em!
4. New Agents - new experience!
I have significantly changed the New Agent Training Program around this year - in both schedule and material. In addition to the training programs, I have a new agent blog launching and New Agent Night Out's on the 2011 calendar for sharing knowledge and networking.
So get excited with me about 2011! We have so much to look forward to together.
1. Mobile mobile and more mobile
Office visits will continue to be a priority for me in 2011. I know that you have questions - and sometimes I have the answers! So I will be mobile again in the coming year ... look for the schedule to be posted soon on the company calendar. Along those same lines, I know are you mobile too! I plan to explore and teach as many mobile tools as you can all digest! I am really rooting for you all to get the smart phones I know you put on your holiday wish list.
2. Video-palooza
In 2011, I am planning to record many of my how-to presentations that I usually write out for you. Look for a new video every Friday in your email and posted here!
3. Let's do lunch
In an effort to get my happy smiling face in front of you more often, I invite you to have lunch with me on Mondays. Well, I will be teaching via webinar, but you can watch while you lunch. I am putting together a survey to see what topics you might want to hear about ... you pick em and I will teach em!
4. New Agents - new experience!
I have significantly changed the New Agent Training Program around this year - in both schedule and material. In addition to the training programs, I have a new agent blog launching and New Agent Night Out's on the 2011 calendar for sharing knowledge and networking.
So get excited with me about 2011! We have so much to look forward to together.
15 November 2010
Begin at the Beginning
I was asked to teach a class for an office who wanted to know the latest and greatest in the world of social media. However, when I started my research for the class, I found that their website and the sites of their agents seemed disjointed, unfinished and in need of an update. I realized that I could not in good conscious have them do all sorts of great work and sharing on social media just to point consumers back to less than awesome sites.
I would recommend that you begin at the beginning as well. Or, in some cases, revisit your starting point. If you are pushing traffic back to your website - make sure it's current and professional. As we wind down 2010, take some time to update your photo, check your links, freshen up your homepage and profile pages.
Before 2011 begins, you can freshen up your social media profiles as well. Update your LinkedIn profile - tweak your job descriptions, add your groups and affiliations and get recommended. Peer reviews matter more than what you say about yourself! Check your Facebook profile and make sure your contact information is current, review your friend lists and privacy settings. Are you sharing more than you realize? Revisit your Twitter account. Tighten up your bio, add some more followers, create a few lists and share relevant content. Don't forget to show some personality on Twitter!
Video is here to stay - make 2011 your year to set up a You Tube account, buy a Flip camera and tripod and try a few listing videos. Don't put this off any longer! When you post a video, use your keywords just as you would in a blog post or on Twitter.
Begin at the beginning - go through all your online websites, company profiles, social media accounts and wherever else you hang out online and make sure your information is current. Is it time to revisit your keywords? Do you need to drop a keyword or two and add others? Focus on this work now while you have time and before the new year hits.
Cause you know I will have a brand spanking new To Do List for you in 2011 :)
I would recommend that you begin at the beginning as well. Or, in some cases, revisit your starting point. If you are pushing traffic back to your website - make sure it's current and professional. As we wind down 2010, take some time to update your photo, check your links, freshen up your homepage and profile pages.
Before 2011 begins, you can freshen up your social media profiles as well. Update your LinkedIn profile - tweak your job descriptions, add your groups and affiliations and get recommended. Peer reviews matter more than what you say about yourself! Check your Facebook profile and make sure your contact information is current, review your friend lists and privacy settings. Are you sharing more than you realize? Revisit your Twitter account. Tighten up your bio, add some more followers, create a few lists and share relevant content. Don't forget to show some personality on Twitter!
Video is here to stay - make 2011 your year to set up a You Tube account, buy a Flip camera and tripod and try a few listing videos. Don't put this off any longer! When you post a video, use your keywords just as you would in a blog post or on Twitter.
Begin at the beginning - go through all your online websites, company profiles, social media accounts and wherever else you hang out online and make sure your information is current. Is it time to revisit your keywords? Do you need to drop a keyword or two and add others? Focus on this work now while you have time and before the new year hits.
Cause you know I will have a brand spanking new To Do List for you in 2011 :)
09 October 2009
Still Crushing on Video
Whoa! Today, Mashable announced that YouTube is now reaching 1 billion views per day. A billion - YOWZA!!! Expect my video crush to continue well into 2010 ...
Agents - you need to be on YouTube!!! Here is where you say, "but Stef, what should I video?"
A little list ...
1. Can we please do video listing tours instead of the ole virtual tour? Yes, pictures are important - vital even - take double the photos you are taking now. Just skip the bathroom - unless it's Borgata-like and truly a must see.
2. How about starting a vlog? A blog where each post is a little video from you? So fun!
3. What about an agent profile video? A little hey this is me, here is why I'm the agent for you.
4. Show me your community - your favorite section of town, main street, the coolest parts of where you live.
5. Make a video of the process - out with buyers, writing the agreement, right down to the settlement table. Show your first timers how it all works!
Start carrying your video camera with you everywhere - and use it!
Happy Friday :) GO PHILS/GO BIRDS
Agents - you need to be on YouTube!!! Here is where you say, "but Stef, what should I video?"
A little list ...
1. Can we please do video listing tours instead of the ole virtual tour? Yes, pictures are important - vital even - take double the photos you are taking now. Just skip the bathroom - unless it's Borgata-like and truly a must see.
2. How about starting a vlog? A blog where each post is a little video from you? So fun!
3. What about an agent profile video? A little hey this is me, here is why I'm the agent for you.
4. Show me your community - your favorite section of town, main street, the coolest parts of where you live.
5. Make a video of the process - out with buyers, writing the agreement, right down to the settlement table. Show your first timers how it all works!
Start carrying your video camera with you everywhere - and use it!
Happy Friday :) GO PHILS/GO BIRDS
16 September 2009
Video Killed the Virtual Tour?
Or maybe I am just hoping that it will?! Is anyone else tired of seeing 20 or so pictures being zoomed in and out on with cheesy Muzak in the background to make a virtual tour? Me too!
Is video relevant? I think so. According to an article posted on Mashable on August 10, 2009 written by Ben Parr, You Tube is the 4th most visited site on the internet - beating even MSN!
Coldwell Banker launched On Location, it's branded YouTube channel on May 5th of this year and is already boosting nearly 5 thousand agent profile videos, listing videos, office videos and community videos from Coldwell Banker agents around the world.
You can do this - I know you can. Most of your digital cameras already have a video function. Sometimes we only find this out when we think we are taking a photo and actually manage to record a video instead. Go ahead and get your camera out ... I'll wait.
Now - do you see a little video icon somewhere in your settings? If you don't ... consider getting a Flip Video camera - they are cheap and super easy to use.
So, how do I get started? Get out there and practice! The more you practice, the more comfortable you will be with the process.
In a post I wrote a while back, entitled, Virtual Tours Are Dead, I gave you a little list of video tips that I am repeating below now ... why? Because they are still relevant.
1. Turn on all of the lights in the home. I mean all - every last one you can find.
2. Take your video in segments if possible, rather than all in one continuous shot.
3. Move the camera SLOWER than you think you should. If you think you are moving it slowly, move it slower - really.
4. Use a tripod and leave it on the ground so you are only moving the camera side to side (again,think segments), move the tripod when you are ready for your next shot (or segment).
5. Speak clearly and loudly or if possible, record your voice over the video when editing.
6. Definitely - definitely - definitely use your voice for an audio description (just say NO to cheesy music and/or silence).
7. Keep it short or you will lose your audience.
So get out there and start shooting! I know you can do this ... feel free to send me your videos for help and/or feedback.
Have a ROCKIN Friday!
Is video relevant? I think so. According to an article posted on Mashable on August 10, 2009 written by Ben Parr, You Tube is the 4th most visited site on the internet - beating even MSN!
Coldwell Banker launched On Location, it's branded YouTube channel on May 5th of this year and is already boosting nearly 5 thousand agent profile videos, listing videos, office videos and community videos from Coldwell Banker agents around the world.
You can do this - I know you can. Most of your digital cameras already have a video function. Sometimes we only find this out when we think we are taking a photo and actually manage to record a video instead. Go ahead and get your camera out ... I'll wait.
Now - do you see a little video icon somewhere in your settings? If you don't ... consider getting a Flip Video camera - they are cheap and super easy to use.
So, how do I get started? Get out there and practice! The more you practice, the more comfortable you will be with the process.
In a post I wrote a while back, entitled, Virtual Tours Are Dead, I gave you a little list of video tips that I am repeating below now ... why? Because they are still relevant.
1. Turn on all of the lights in the home. I mean all - every last one you can find.
2. Take your video in segments if possible, rather than all in one continuous shot.
3. Move the camera SLOWER than you think you should. If you think you are moving it slowly, move it slower - really.
4. Use a tripod and leave it on the ground so you are only moving the camera side to side (again,think segments), move the tripod when you are ready for your next shot (or segment).
5. Speak clearly and loudly or if possible, record your voice over the video when editing.
6. Definitely - definitely - definitely use your voice for an audio description (just say NO to cheesy music and/or silence).
7. Keep it short or you will lose your audience.
So get out there and start shooting! I know you can do this ... feel free to send me your videos for help and/or feedback.
Have a ROCKIN Friday!
26 May 2009
Virtual Tours are Dead
Yeah I said it. D-E-A-D ... tired, flat and so over. Be DYNAMIC with video!!!
Video is where it's at - whether you are posting to the Coldwell Banker "On Location" YouTube channel or to your very own channel, video is fast becoming an essential marketing piece. Now, since I have been preaching in your offices about creating and using video, a few of our agents have listened and recorded some videos. To those agents I say, YOU ROCK and thanks for getting out there and for sharing your videos with me.
Today, at our Manager's Boot Camp, our Hearthside managers broke into teams and recorded video segments on our Flip cams - SO FUN. See me if you need a good laugh ...
I wanted to mention few things though that I have noticed from today's experiment and from the wonderfully adventurous agents who have sent me videos ... just some of my humble observations & opinions.
How about a list? I know you heart my lists.
1. Turn on all of the lights in the home. I mean all - every last one you can find.
2. Take your video in segments if possible, rather than all in one continuous shot.
3. Move the camera SLOWER than you think you should. If you think you are moving it slowly, move it slower - really.
4. Use a tripod and leave it on the ground so you are only moving the camera side to side (again,think segments), move the tripod when you are ready for your next shot (or segment).
5. Speak clearly and loudly or if possible, record your voice over the video when editing.
6. Definitely - definitely - definitely use your voice for an audio description (just say NO to cheesy music and/or silence).
7. Keep it short or you will lose your audience.
Need more information on the Coldwell Banker "On Location" YouTube channel? Get it here.
Want to practice? Look for me in your offices - I carry my Flip cam with me and we can practice to your hearts content!
Video is where it's at - whether you are posting to the Coldwell Banker "On Location" YouTube channel or to your very own channel, video is fast becoming an essential marketing piece. Now, since I have been preaching in your offices about creating and using video, a few of our agents have listened and recorded some videos. To those agents I say, YOU ROCK and thanks for getting out there and for sharing your videos with me.
Today, at our Manager's Boot Camp, our Hearthside managers broke into teams and recorded video segments on our Flip cams - SO FUN. See me if you need a good laugh ...
I wanted to mention few things though that I have noticed from today's experiment and from the wonderfully adventurous agents who have sent me videos ... just some of my humble observations & opinions.
How about a list? I know you heart my lists.
1. Turn on all of the lights in the home. I mean all - every last one you can find.
2. Take your video in segments if possible, rather than all in one continuous shot.
3. Move the camera SLOWER than you think you should. If you think you are moving it slowly, move it slower - really.
4. Use a tripod and leave it on the ground so you are only moving the camera side to side (again,think segments), move the tripod when you are ready for your next shot (or segment).
5. Speak clearly and loudly or if possible, record your voice over the video when editing.
6. Definitely - definitely - definitely use your voice for an audio description (just say NO to cheesy music and/or silence).
7. Keep it short or you will lose your audience.
Need more information on the Coldwell Banker "On Location" YouTube channel? Get it here.
Want to practice? Look for me in your offices - I carry my Flip cam with me and we can practice to your hearts content!
17 May 2009
Consider a Vlog
Seems like more and more of you are asking me about starting a blog these days. Admittedly, I try to talk you out of it. If you are not already inclined to writing, meaning, you journal, write long emails, and generally have a lot to say ... this will be tough for you. Also important - you should write well - I'm talking grammar, spelling, flow, all of it.
I understand why you want to put yourself through this torture, I know what you are hearing out there. Homepages are dead. Blogs are everywhere.
There are a few things you should you know ...
- No one will read it, unless you promote the heck out of it and manage to get folks there
- Once you build it and they come, you need to be cool with comments/challenges/criticisms
- You will lose credibility fast if you don't write posts regularly
Still not convinced? Good - see me and I will get you started.
My thought ... consider a vlog (video blog) instead. You can record a video in a few minutes (heck Ian Watts does it in his car) and upload it to your very own YouTube channel (easy peasy). Bypass the writing, agonizing and re-writing. Sure you still have to promote it, but video is hot and text is, well kinda flat.
Who's in?
I understand why you want to put yourself through this torture, I know what you are hearing out there. Homepages are dead. Blogs are everywhere.
There are a few things you should you know ...
- No one will read it, unless you promote the heck out of it and manage to get folks there
- Once you build it and they come, you need to be cool with comments/challenges/criticisms
- You will lose credibility fast if you don't write posts regularly
Still not convinced? Good - see me and I will get you started.
My thought ... consider a vlog (video blog) instead. You can record a video in a few minutes (heck Ian Watts does it in his car) and upload it to your very own YouTube channel (easy peasy). Bypass the writing, agonizing and re-writing. Sure you still have to promote it, but video is hot and text is, well kinda flat.
Who's in?
05 May 2009
Coldwell Banker - On Location
Happy Cinco De Mayo!!! I hope you are enjoying a margarita or 3 this evening ...
Today, Coldwell Banker officially launched their new You Tube channel - www.youtube.com/coldwellbanker!
I know, I know ... what? More online techno-shenanigans? YEP. Let's take a peek and I will break it down for you. Here's the deal, You Tube is the second largest search engine (behind Google) on the web. Think you need to be there?
What should you be videoing and posting? Well, to start - promote your listings, then maybe a video about a specific town or neighborhood, even a video about YOU. Then use the Coldwell Banker upload tool - located on CB Works - to post your video to the CB channel.
Login to CB Works
Mouse over Manage My Business
Click on My Tools
Click on You Tube Video Upload
Click Accept (after reading all of the terms of course)
Select Office or Community (your listings will go under Office)
Browse for your video and Upload
Where do I get started? If you don't already have a video camera, check out Flip Video for tiny digital cameras at a great price.
Check out a listing video here:
Check out a community video here:
Today, Coldwell Banker officially launched their new You Tube channel - www.youtube.com/coldwellbanker!
I know, I know ... what? More online techno-shenanigans? YEP. Let's take a peek and I will break it down for you. Here's the deal, You Tube is the second largest search engine (behind Google) on the web. Think you need to be there?
What should you be videoing and posting? Well, to start - promote your listings, then maybe a video about a specific town or neighborhood, even a video about YOU. Then use the Coldwell Banker upload tool - located on CB Works - to post your video to the CB channel.
Login to CB Works
Mouse over Manage My Business
Click on My Tools
Click on You Tube Video Upload
Click Accept (after reading all of the terms of course)
Select Office or Community (your listings will go under Office)
Browse for your video and Upload
Where do I get started? If you don't already have a video camera, check out Flip Video for tiny digital cameras at a great price.
Check out a listing video here:
Check out a community video here:
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