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Newsletter - 04 December 2006
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Dear CyberAgent user,
And just when you think it is over it is not! We still have one more surprise, a last 2006 gift for you. Read more under Our gift to you
31 December and when the clock strikes twelve people all over the world will cheer and wish each other a Happy New Year. This event symbolizes the beginning of a better tomorrow. We at CyberAgent are looking forward to a good 2007 and therefore leave you with the words of Martin Luther King; Glory to God in the highest heaven, who unto man His Son hath given; While angels sing with tender mirth, A glad new year to all the earth! Greetings! |
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On Friday 24 November 2006 we had our yearend function and was very privilege to be able to share this event with some of our clients;
We would like to thank each and every CyberAgent users for their continous support and mainly for their efforts. We are proud of what we, together with our clients, have achieved in 2006! Click
here to open printable .pdf file Message from Ann Rault from Ann Rault Properties, one of our first clients TRIBUTE TO THE CYBERAGENT TEAM. We were one of the very first of your clients and knew nothing from nothing about the web, computers, geeks or for that matter anything else! All we knew were that geeks were sexy! In all the years since we have had nothing but patience, knowledge, more patience and dare I say it - charm- from all at Cyberprop. All the consultants, and remember I go back to times when Jan was still studying and I think Willie was operating out of his garage -have treated us with grave courtesy even when saying "Now if you look at the top of the page..................." We have watched Cyberagent grow into a truly world class website - and I know this from our clients overseas - and a truly world class marketing tool. [Luckily and also because of team we have grown with them - maybe not as world class as they - but still we have grown.] I attribute a large amount of our growth to Cyberagent. We can only say thanks to Willie, Jan and to you all. It always amazes me that - after all this time - Jan and Willie still recognise my voice - And to wish you all well to a greater and even more world class future. I am very sorry not be with you tonight - but in the middle of yet another meeting- I will raise a glass to you and congratulate you all - Ann Rault.
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| Our gift to you |
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Your properties are now advertised online with Property Trader as part of your monthly CyberAgent subscription!
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| SEO Seminar |
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Search engines are one of the primary ways that Internet users find websites. That's why a website with good search engine listings may see a dramatic increase in traffic. Everyone wants those good listings. Unfortunately, many websites appear poorly in search engine rankings or may not be listed at all because they fail to consider how search engines work. In particular, submitting to search engines is only part of the challenge of getting good search engine positioning. It's also important to prepare a website through "search engine optimization." Search engine optimization means ensuring that your webpages are accessible to search engines and focused in ways that help improve the chances they will be found. Here at USP Designs it is our job to do the following;
We invite you to join us on a seminar discussing how Search Engine Optimization from your side can help your website attract more traffic and generate more revenue for your business. There are limited seats available so book now to avoid disappointment. Please note that only one representative per agency will be permitted. Venue: USP Designs R.S.V.P Contact: |
| What's New ??? |
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New Server Due to enormous growth the past 12 months as well as our plans for 2007 we have purchased an additional server named Morpheus - which in Greek means "God of Dreams". Our bandwidth usage is currently in excess of 250 Gigabyte per month and growing. Morpheus together with Mona Lisa and Xavier brings our server tally now to a total of 3 servers.
Morpheus came in at at no less than R55,000 and consist of the following:
Configuration and implementation will take place during this week and
minor interruption of service can be expected during this time. Bug Fixes Buyers Search - when searching for matching buyers from the Property Manager - the buyers MIN PRICE was not being applied. Fixed! Agent Manager - Print error - fixed! Sales manager - when clicking "save" on MLS Property history - an error occurred. Fixed! SMS module - when sending sms's to multiple agents, it could sometimes
happen that more sms's were sent than what you actually selected. Fixed! |
| CyberAgent Training and Info Sessions |
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During these training sessions more information will also be provided on:
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| Invitation to our next CyberAgent Mobile training/info session |
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Joins us at our next CyberAgent Mobile Training/Info session for Gauteng. Agents interested in CyberAgent Mobile for the PC, will have the opportunity to learn more of this exciting new product.
For more information on training please email Karen@cyberprop.com |
| CyberAgent Reep training |
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We are offering all CyberAgent users training on REEP every last Wednesday on each month at 14h00.
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| NEW! Sunday Times |
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Your properties are now advertised on the Sunday Times main website and not just the property website! Go to www.sundaytimes.co.za and click on "property".
In deed good marketing news for all our CyberAgent users! |
| CyberAgent & Ananzi |
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If you are not yet advertising on South Africa's biggest and most popular search engine with over 10 million page impressions monthly, it is time to register now! To read more simply click on the following link: |
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A warm welcome to all new Agencies: We trust that by now you are well aware of what CyberAgent can do for you. If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Fanie at support@cyberprop.com or phone us at: +27 (0)11 955-9100 or 086 112- 9237 Most Internet enquiries: Cyberprop
Sunday Times
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| SA Hometraders |
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Now you can update directly to SAhometraders when you do a property update in CyberAgent.
USP Designs (Pty) LTD and SAhometraders have formed a working relationship that now allows CyberAgent Users to update to SAhometraders without double property capturing.
USP Designs have negotiated a reduced monthly subscription of R250.00 excl. VAT to SAhometraders for all CyberAgent users.
If you are interested contact Karen on 011 955 9100 or complete the form on this link and we will contact you shortly.
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| Reep |
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| Power Advertising |
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Three Simple Tips to Make Real Estate Agent Ads More Effective Good advertising can help you build your business Bad advertising can help you build someone else's business. (i.e. the local newspaper, the Yellow Pages, other agents, etc). For many agents, advertising has become a cost of doing business. I often hear statements like "I have to advertise to keep awareness up", or "I have to advertise at least as much as agent so-and-so." Some agents sound like they've given up on having truly successful advertising out of frustration, but they keep paying the bill because they are afraid to pull their ads and lower their profile... |
| To Blog or not to Blog? |
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It seems like Blogs are everywhere these days. You can't seem to surf the Internet without seeing the word Blog somewhere. Everyone is talking about blogs, but what exactly are they? Here's a blog definition and explanation of exactly what blogs are: Blog is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter) that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. It proves as a great platform for discussing topics. It is with that, that we gladly announce that Cyberprop now has a Blog! Cyberprop is dedicated to providing you with the most current and informative real estate news in South Africa and with the addition of a Blog, we are now able to provide you with more valuable information on the exiting world of Real Estate. We invite you to interact with our Blog and share your opinions on some of the hottest property news today. Please forward any suggestions on our Blog to webmaster@cyberprop.com Blog address: http://property-south-africa.blogspot.com/ We look forward to your comments…. See you on the Blog!!! |
| Institute of Estate Agents of South Africa |
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To CyberAgent; Good day What a pleasure to have you people on board. We really appreciate you coming to our venue on such short notice. Thanks once again for all the prices given, and I will soon give you all the names of the agents that won the prices. We still got some left that we want to give out on the 5th of Dec - Back to School training course. Property Greetings
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| The Estate Agent by the EAAB |
The board achieves regulation through: Preventing unsuitable persons from entering the industry. |
| Quotation of the month |
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"In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and
then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for
granted. " Bertrand Russell - British author, mathematician,
& philosopher (1872 - 1970) |
2006! And what an awesome year
it was for us at CyberAgent. I invite you to take a journey with
me; 
There might be three other
agents in your market right now who are doing more business with first
time homebuyers than you simply because of the way that you are advertising
your listings. Advertising should be the most public statement that you
make to your local market about your business. This when it comes to online
and offline advertising. For our last tips for 2006 we share three
powerful advertising tips with you; 
Property
trader is a free real estate magazine, targeting all sectors of the South
African residential property community. The publications provide compelling
local market editorial with informative national features and columns
delivering a truly unique perspective for those of you interested in the
property market. As a group we currently publish in excess of 60 million
pages of advertising per month via more than 400 000 issues weekly in
the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Kwazulu Natal and Mpumalanga.
Search
Engine Optimization Seminar
We
now provide you with FREE training session in the following areas;
Nearly
18 000 properties listed and growing!
