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Lise Howe, Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC (Keller Williams Capital Properties)

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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Clicks are what counts, not views.  Clicks means they clicked on the page.  Views apparently meant that the post came up on the blog roll or search results...but if they didn't click, who cares.

bTW, they changed this a while back so that they stopped tracking views.  It appeared that there was something wrong w/ the algo on this so the views may not have been accurate anyway.  And, for it to be counted as a view, it just had to be on the search page, even if it was below the fold and no one saw it (e.g in 9th or 10th position).

short url's are a subset of clicks.  I think it goes from blank to zero as soon as someone uses the short URL (e.g. If I use the short url and include in a tweet, but no one clicks it)

May 09, 2015 01:36 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I'm with James Dray, Lise. I clicked over to see what other people have said--unfortunately, none of us have yet been enlightened.

May 08, 2015 10:22 PM
Rainmaker
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Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
Let it Rain!

The short url clicks will have a 0 if you don't use it anywhere.  I always use my short url on Facebook and Twitter so I can gage how many clicks I'm getting from social.  If you don't use it or syndicate it anywhere you'll see a 0 there.

Our release today is going to remove the "clicks" column and just keep the views which is how many of the major platforms are working these days.  You'll also see the comments and likes and be able to sort easily.  Coming this afternoon!!!

May 11, 2015 03:54 AM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Debbie Gartner thanks so much. I knew it had changed a while ago and the question seemed perfect for this group! I knew someone would have the answer- should have known it would be you

May 09, 2015 07:35 AM
Rainmaker
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

All good questions Lise.  I've wondered about that myself so I'll be back to see the answers you get.

May 08, 2015 09:40 PM
Rainmaker
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I don't know.

Nov 26, 2018 06:39 AM
Rainmaker
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Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

It means you're not posting your blog on g+ facebook etc with the short url.

May 13, 2015 03:48 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Debbie Gartner has the answer. I check in, because I was curious, too. I learned something from Debbie's answer. I didn't know the views weren't being tracked. 

May 09, 2015 12:39 PM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

That is a good explanation that Debbie Gartner gave. One thing I know is that the views and clicks are way less than they used to be. 

May 09, 2015 12:30 PM
Rainmaker
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Debbie Gartner gave a correct answer. I was going to say the same thing but stopped when I read her answer.

May 09, 2015 04:38 AM
Rainmaker
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Great question Lise and I also will be checking for answers.

Makbe if we include Kerrie La Guardia she might give us some insight.

May 09, 2015 03:04 AM
Rainer
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Tina Comstock
La Rosa Realty - Jacksonville, FL

Interesting question and answers. I can't wait for the final answer as I have no clue about this. Are the Clicks and Views referred to in the question, for the Active Rain acitivites?

May 08, 2015 10:51 PM