When you’re starting a blog or opening a small business, building your website is an exciting step. But before you can launch a site, you’ll need to determine a domain name (e.g., www.yourdomain.com). As straightforward this sounds, it can be surprisingly difficult to find an available option. To help, we created a list of tips…
About the Author
Kiah Treece
Kiah Treece is a staff writer at Fit Small Business specializing in real estate. Before joining the team here, she worked as an environmental scientist and attorney specializing in real estate development. She also researched climate change for The Climate Group. Kiah earned her MS from the University of Florida and a law degree from the University of Toledo. During law school, she served as an editor of the Law Review and edited manuscripts for faculty and students.
When not writing for Fit Small Business, Kiah enjoys antiquing, crafting, and working on the farm she shares with her husband and pet pig, Brandy.
7 Best Domain Name Generators for Business Websites
Domain name generators are helpful tools you can use for free—whether you’re a blogger or a business owner—to discover available domain names for your website based on keywords. If you’ve tried to find a relevant domain, chances are you’ve found just how difficult it can be. Thanks to a domain name generator, you can save…
WordPress vs Drupal: Which Is Right for Your Business
Deciding between WordPress and Drupal isn’t easy. After all, they’re very similar open-source content management systems (CMS) that can be used to create highly custom websites. However, they’re not without unique strengths and weaknesses. Although neither CMS is considered to be the most beginner-friendly on the market, WordPress is generally more user-friendly, while Drupal is…
10 Best Real Estate Plugins for WordPress Sites
A WordPress plugin is a piece of software that enables customization of a website beyond its standard functionality. In real estate, this can mean turning your basic WordPress site into a beautiful and functional lead magnet that attracts the attention of clients while increasing your chances of a sale. In fact, real estate plugins for…
How to Easily Build an IDX Real Estate Website With WordPress
The top choice in real estate is to use a WordPress IDX website, which is a website that connects to the MLS, allowing site visitors to search available property listings. It’s ideal for real estate agents looking to generate direct traffic and capture more leads by having their own domain name and website. Though WordPress…
How Much Does a Patent Cost? The Beginner’s Guide
A patent’s cost varies depending on its type, complexity, and if you hire an attorney. In general, you can expect the following costs to file a patent: USPTO fee (government): $50 to $700 Maintenance fee (renewal): $400 to $7,400 per year Patent lawyer (search and application): $1,000 to $10,000 Total patent cost: $1,500 to $15,000…
Real Estate Landing Pages 2020: The Ultimate Guide With Examples
Real estate landing pages help agents capture leads by collecting contact information through listing-focused websites. In general, you can optimize landing pages for real estate by offering free content or home search and home valuation tools to potential leads. Then, incorporate informative copy, easy-to-use forms, and high-quality images to attract potential clients. One way to…
Top 12 Ways to Generate Real Estate Seller Leads in 2020
Real estate seller leads are individuals who may hire you to list their home. Motivated seller leads help agents fill their sales funnels and close deals, but they can be challenging to generate if you’re not experienced. To get you started, we compiled a list of 12 top ways to generate seller leads in 2020….
How to Do Market Research for Your Small Business [+ Tips]
Market research is the process by which businesses gather information about the needs and preferences of their current and target customers so they can improve their offerings for increased sales. It is best for both new businesses trying to learn what their market wants and existing businesses that want to update their products/services. If you…
41 Real Estate Open House Ideas People Love
Unique real estate open house ideas can be the key to a successful property showing and subsequent sales. To help make your showing a success, we asked real estate professionals for their best open house tips. Their responses cover everything from staging to more innovative ideas like hiring a drone banner to advertise your event….
Real Estate Practice Exam Questions (+ Top Test Prep Providers)
A real estate practice exam is a mock test designed to help prospective agents prepare for their licensing exam. They typically include dozens of multiple-choice questions covering topics like real estate law, finance, and ethics. Free full-length practice exams are hard to find, so students should consider sourcing them from a subscription-based exam prep company….
Real Estate Chatbots: The Ultimate Guide
A real estate chatbot is an automated program that allows agents to simulate conversation with site visitors via a chat interface on their website. This program—or bot—helps answer common questions about properties and services without agents spending their own time interacting with visitors. This often results in new leads and, eventually, sales. If you’re ready…