Today marks the third anniversary of blogging as the Arizona Mortgage Guru. Ironically my inaugural post was on the Fed raising interest rates (it was a different market and economy back then) and mortgage interest rates have been a major topic lately. It’s interesting how things have changed and yet not changed in all these three years!
It’s always interesting to cross a marker. Then you realize how much time has gone by. Certainly these past three years have gone by quite quickly and its fun to look back. Back in the day, there were not many real estate and mortgage blogs, but there were a few. I remember searching for mortgage blogs and finding Todd Carpenters newly minted creation. Later that year I also heard of Jay’s blog through my wife. At the time that was pretty much all the blogs I cared to know about.
Why no real interst you ask? Well to be be honest, I didn’t think blogging in real estate would be as prevalent and effective as it is today. My position has changed a bit but I remain cautiously optimistic. My own efforts back then were quite feeble. Partly from choice but also becasue we were really busy back then. I mean really busy!
So I would make short random comments on financial news or certain aspects of the economy or occasionally write some consumer centered mortgage advice. I didn’t do the things that really makes blogging successful such as network with other bloggers, visit their blogs, leave comments, link to good posts etc.. In other words I didn’t participate in the community so to me my blog was just a “fun” thing to burn some steam after a very busy day at work!
Things have changed a lot since then. A lot!
Today, blogging is an essential part of my daily work and a vital part of our marketing mix. Blogging has changed our business for the better. More importantly I’ve developed relationships with folks whom I would have otherwise never ever met! And I’ve also been able to help hundreds of folks with mortgage advice and news. So, thanks to all my readers for subscribing, commenting and taking an interest in this blog and my business. Your support means a lot to me! Thank you.
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on Feb 1st, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Happy Anniversary and keep on blogging!
on Feb 1st, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Has it really been three years? I barely knew Aimee when we talked about blogging and how Jay and I felt it would change the industry…..and it has!
on Feb 1st, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Happy Birthday, Shailesh. I hope and expect that these are just the first 3 years of a long and successful blogging career.
on Feb 1st, 2008 at 5:37 pm
DANG YOU’RE OLD!!!! The blogiverse is better because you’ve hung in there. Congrats!!! (and ps: that creepy cat is creepy)
on Feb 1st, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Happy Blogiversary Shailesh!
And thanks Aimee, for sending Shailesh over to my place…
on Feb 1st, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Congrats Shailesh! Us old schoolers have to stick together!
on Feb 2nd, 2008 at 5:21 am
Shailesh, I think the thanks should actually go to you, for all you’ve done for the newbie bloggers in the Phoenix area. I, for one, would not having so much fun writing and real estating, if it wasn’t for you and your trainings.
Congrats on your major milestone!
on Feb 2nd, 2008 at 7:52 am
Thank you all for your great wishes. It’s been a lot of fun and getting to know has been a major reason why!
Francy - I don’t know if it’s been three years since you to Aimee but I’m pretty sure it’s been at least more than two.
Lani - The cat is great. It’s a metaphor for how I get out of the shower every morning…
Todd - I can’t think of any industry where doing something for three years makes you an old timer, but blogging is one such world
Dru - I’m so glad to have helped you. Only a few others have really been as pro active as you after attending one of my blogging classes… I can’t wait to see you cross those milestones!!!
on Feb 2nd, 2008 at 10:27 am
Happy Birthday. WOW. You are old
) I have learned a lot from you, and really enjoy reading your blog. Cheers to you!
on Feb 2nd, 2008 at 10:33 am
ok, ok, your blog is old. You are wise!
)
on Feb 2nd, 2008 at 10:39 am
Ginger you are too kind… I was joking - you can call me old. No worries.
on Feb 4th, 2008 at 9:16 am
Congratulations AZ Mortgage Guru on your 3rd birthday.