The good ole summertime Vacationing With The Turners - I swear no one documents a summer vacation like Jeff Turner and his family...how can you not feel close to them, its as if I get to travel with them and it didn't cost me a dime! Everywhere they stop it seems they snap a photo or add a video of relevance to what is happening on their vaca. They promote Jeff's hometown and for a few years now...I look forward to their summer vacation..sometimes I feel like I am literally with them...I have a good time. BTW his latest video..the postcard reads..wish you were here! Dang Jeff and Rocky...can't you see me in the rear view mirror?
Sally Cheeseman makes me think of summer vacation all year round..her breathtaking pictures and her travels around the island...I sometimes just visit her blog...and imagine...man when I get to Hawaii there are places I will be going because of her recommendations....because of the beauty of her words and the photo's she shares and important details such as traditions, events, places to see and things to do.
Ann Cummings and Monika McGillicuddy really spotlight their cities...I don't know...for as long as I can remember Portsmouth is a place that I have to go before I die...as silly as it sounds its on my bucket list. Ann always make that fluffy white stuff look so beautiful...but a true Florida girl knows better! :) I love boats, seafood and coastal areas...have you ever checked out the #food porn? Monika is one sassy gal!
Bill Gassett is one of my all time favorites...I mean I subscribe to his feed and his blog is one of the few that I actually read in real estate....the man is smart...heck he is brilliant and how he got me to subscribe was even better!
Right now is the perfect time to promote your area..its where the consumer can get a true picture of living the fab life based on the love you have for your fair city.
While many states are gorgeous year round ...its the summer time that captivates an outdoor audience...where the hustle and bustle are people enjoying the beautiful climate and spend more time outdoors!
Many people choose to take long extended vacations...in many states...business slows down...and people enjoy the good ole summertime.
Why not consider taking a vacation day in your city and capture it by photo's and video's by seeing your city like an outsider would...meaning...literally taking a vacation day in your city...so that you can share and express to potential residents why you live, work and play in your neck of the woods!
Hyper local content is very important not just to be found but for readers to see and experience your city through your eyes! It's the good ole summertime..let the world know why your fair city is the destination of choice!
Good evening Midori,
What a great post and you are so right about the Hyper local content being so important. Thanks!!
Midori - I am going out on the boat tomorrow (woo hoo) and will be heading toward the Elizabeth Islands in Massachusetts. If you ask me, no tropical island has anything on us at this time of year. It is gorgeous here! I will make sure to post some photos by Sunday. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Midori - I remember Jeff's first CA to WV blog a couple of years ago when he stopped in Iowa to get an iPhone on the first day they came out. You're right about this being a great way to vicariously travel. In the same way, you were 'with' Mike Mueller and I when we met Darren Rowse at BlogWorld Expo.
Hi Midori - How are ya my friend! As usual I can count on you to make up a good story about me - LOL I can't remember did I tie you up to get you to subscribe???
Some agents can make you feel at home with the photo displays...and some invite others to experience the places...live and in person....free room and board...come take their own pictures...how cooool is that !
Thank you for the nudge. My summer plans are to tour around and get photos of all our local "Hot Spots and start having a catalogue I can work from!!
Sharing your photos and summer vacation with your friends and clients lets people know a little more about the REAL you!
Midori, I love writing localism post and writing about what is going on in my small area.
Midori you are so right! Now is a great time to update our site and blog info on our local communities! I'm working on mine right now! Thanks for the inspiration!
Well, I feel the same way....just like we're there with Jeff's picture/video stories.... Thank you much...you just reminded me to get on the ball with more Localism again.... :)