By Mike Price, IDX Trainer
If you’re a real estate professional that’s feeling some pain over the anemic state of your web site, this article is for you.
Chances are you’re always hearing stories of one of the “top producers” in your office who is just crushing it with their web site. You may have one of any number of solutions for your web presence like a template-based site or a page on your broker’s site. Since you’ve read this far, I’m guessing it just isn’t doing all of those things like excellent search engine results or an incredible mobile experience, etc. that you were expecting.
Whatever the reason for your website woes, there is a potential cure that’s used by over 25% of the sites hosted on the web.
Sites of all kinds and sizes, from one-person shops to huge companies like CNN and UPS, use WordPress. What started as a tool for bloggers is now considered the top Content Management System (CMS) in the world.
But don’t let that scare you off; once you’ve set it up, generating your content with WordPress can be just as easy as using Microsoft Word.
You’ve probably faced the fact that a significant web presence is now the heart of your marketing effort. I recently conducted a training session along with a WordPress expert that has spent years crafting WordPress based web strategies for real estate pros across the country. You can view the recording here.
There are many, many reasons to consider WordPress as your site strategy, to start with, I am outlining 3 of the most important.
![]() If your web site isn’t optimized to display mobile content, especially listings, you’ll lose opportunities to convert visitors to leads EVERY time. If you’re using the latest and greatest version of WordPress along with the FBS IDX Plugin, you’re delivering the best mobile experience possible. That’s a huge advantage, and it happens automagically! |
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Have you run into issues with your current website platform when it comes to adding new features and content? Are you ready to go to the next level with your web marketing efforts? WordPress allows you to scale and compete at any level. Schedule a free personalized guided tour to see if for yourself by clicking the button below. You’ll be glad you did!