“Managing Online Risk: Apps, Mobile, and Social Media Security” Book Released

Deborah Gonzalez

Deborah Gonzalez

Managing Online Risk: Apps, Mobile, and Social Media Security“, authored by Deborah Gonzalez, is a definitive resource that provides an overview of the risk mitigation strategies, solutions and best practices to address liability and security concerns arising from corporate online and digital activity.

The book, based on content aggregation, seeks out and integrates the most recent and best information available. Chapter 3, “Reputation and Identity” includes an interview with AgencyLogic and Follr CEO Stephen Fells.

The book presents readers with tools and resources to better understand the security and reputational risks of online and digital activity, as well as information on how to mitigate those risks and minimize potential loss. The tools and resources include case studies; industry and expert profiles; lessons learned; overview of relevant laws, regulations, and professional guidelines by industry; sample policies, disclaimers and online community guidelines; and more.

In addition the book has a companion Website (www.mangingonlinerisk.com) that offers the latest updates and resources.

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The book contains ten chapters focusing on security and risk management concern in the digital and online environment. The chapters are:

Chapter 1: Risk Management Digital Style
Chapter 2: Internal and External Risks
Chapter 3: Reputation and Identity
Chapter 4: The New Workforce
Chapter 5: Big Data
Chapter 6: Approaches to Content
Chapter 7: Compliance
Chapter 8: Currency and Campaigns
Chapter 9: Digital Succession
Chapter 10: The Future of Online Security

To purchase the book visit Amazon.com.

AgencyLogic Announces Significant Price Reduction on Unlimited Single Property Website Subscription Service

Subscription reduced by more than 60% making service lowest price in industry.

Wappingers Falls, NY (January 20th, 2016) AgencyLogic today announced a significant price reduction for their single property Website subscription service reducing the monthly price to $9.95 with lower prices available for larger organizations. The price represents a decrease of at least 60% and allows real estate agents to create unlimited single property Websites for a flat monthly fee. The service does not require a commitment or contract.

Stephen M. Fells

Stephen M. Fells

“We have always led the industry on pricing. Our objective is and always has been to provide the best real estate marketing tools for the most economic price,” stated AgencyLogic CEO Stephen Fells adding “We now offer REALTORS® a suite of products that allow them to market property and themselves as professionally as possible at the lowest price in the industry.”

The service is available to individual agents, brokers and franchises and includes a profit sharing mechanism that companies can use to either reduce the monthly subscription price further or use as a revenue source.

A white label version of the single property Website software is also available allowing franchises, brokers and associations to provide single property Websites to their agents or members under their own brand. Additional discounts and revenue sharing opportunities exist for larger organizations.

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The AgencyLogic single property Website platform is part of the National Association of REALTORS® e-PRO Technology Certification Program as are Follr digital identity Websites, an ancillary product that subscribers will receive for free.

With economic pressure still being felt throughout the real estate industry many single property Website and virtual tour providers continue to either restrict the number of listing Websites to get ‘premium’ pricing, offer limited functionality or expect agents to pay more then sixteen times the new monthly AgencyLogic subscription cost. AgencyLogic’s hope is that the price reduction will help agents avoid such marketing ploys.

AgencyLogic single property Websites work seamlessly with Facebook business pages, another service the company provides. Using the free AgencyLogic Facebook application, REALTORS® benefit from not having to update listing data in multiple places. All edits or changes to a single property Website automatically update the agents Facebook business page ensuring accurate, real-time data while simultaneously complying with Facebook terms of service about business content.

The single property Website platform includes enhanced mobile functionality and free SMS and QR code integration. With an increasing amount of traffic coming from mobile devices every single property Website is mobile-enabled to ensure it can be seen quickly and clearly on every mobile phone. AgencyLogic subscribers have two QR code options; one returns a mobile-enabled list of the agents listing Websites with links to specific mobile-enabled single property Websites. The second QR code can be used for any domain name (also referred to as ‘URL’ or Uniform Resource Locator).

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One significant difference between the subscription platform and its license predecessor is tighter integration with Follr personal profile Websites. The product is used extensively throughout the real estate industry and is also included in the latest e-PRO® technology certification. AgencyLogic single property Website subscribers automatically receive a Follr account with contact and listing data syncing on registration thereby simplifying use of all parts of the company’s social marketing platform.

About AgencyLogic:

AgencyLogic (www.agencylogic.com) is a division of Network Earth, Inc. (www.netearth.com), a technology company founded in 1995 with a history in developing complex Web-based software for financial institutes and startups. Located in California and New York AgencyLogic has provided Web-based marketing services to the real estate industry since 2004. Products include single property Websites, Facebook business pages, Facebook applications and Follr personal profile Websites. The products, working seamlessly together, provide an impactful social marketing platform for REALTORS® and the property they market. AgencyLogic’s marketing focus is on growth through white label and affiliate relationships. The company has acquired single property Website companies 123MainSt.com, SmartStreets.net and Realasites.com and continues to lead Web-based marketing software innovation. They can be found on Facebook and Twitter.

About Follr, Inc.:

Follr, Inc. (www.follr.com) is a software company founded in 2011. With offices in California and New York Follr provides Web-based personal profile Websites to individuals and corporations. A personal profile Website provides a list of profiles (Facebook, LinkedIn, Foursquare etc.), contact information, Twitter and blog content, resume and networking to connect Follr users. It is a personally branded Website used as an initial point of contact representing an aggregation of all personal information and is a natural extension of a physical business card. It is accessed by an enduring, easy to remember URL and represents a more complete picture of individuals and organizations. They can be found on Facebook and Twitter.

About the National Association of REALTORS®:

The National Association of REALTORS®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.2 million members, including NAR’s institutes, societies and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

NAR’s membership is composed of residential and commercial REALTORS®, who are brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry. Members belong to one or more of some 1,400 local associations/boards and 54 state and territory associations of REALTORS®. They are pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Working for America’s property owners, NAR provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members and to the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the right to own real property.

The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

IBM and AgencyLogic CEO Stephen Fells to Co-Present Cloud Computing Seminar

Stephen Fells

Stephen Fells

We are excited to announce that AgencyLogic CEO Stephen Fells will speak at a Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce event on cloud computing. The event takes place tomorrow – May 19th – and is being held at IBM, 2455 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY.

At the event Stephen, a member of the Chamber’s IT Committee, will discuss how cloud computing offers opportunity and savings to businesses small and large. Various technologies, products and platforms will be discussed and there will be a live, online demonstration of cloud based file sharing tool Google Drive. He will be joined by Anna Sisung, Director of Cloud Computing and Analytics at Marist College and Frank De Gilio, IBM’s Chief Cloud Architect. All three speakers will also participate in an open panel discussion where attendees can ask questions related not only to cloud computing but also technology in general.

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The event is free to members of the chamber of commerce. To register click here: web.dcrcoc.org.

About IBM:

IBM is a globally integrated technology and consulting company headquartered in Armonk, New York. With operations in more than 170 countries, IBM attracts and retains some of the world’s most talented people to help solve problems and provide an edge for businesses, governments and non-profits.

Innovation is at the core of IBM’s strategy. The company develops and sells software and systems hardware and a broad range of infrastructure, cloud and consulting services.

Today, IBM is focused on five growth initiatives – Cloud, Big Data and Analytics, Mobile, Social Business and Security. IBMers are working with customers around the world to apply the company’s business consulting, technology and R&D expertise to enable systems of engagement that deliver dynamic insights for businesses and governments worldwide.

About Marist College:

Marist College, recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report, Time, and “The Princeton Review,” and by “Barron’s Best Buys in College Education,” is noted for its leadership in the use of technology to enhance the teaching and learning process.

Founded in 1929, Marist’s 210-acre campus overlooks the Hudson River in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, midway between New York City and Albany, the state capital.

What started as a school for the training of future Marist Brothers has developed into one of the leading colleges of the arts and sciences in the nation. Marist is ecumenical in character and reflects the ideals of the founder of the Marist Brothers, St. Marcellin Champagnat: commitment to excellence in education, a pursuit of higher human values, and dedication to the principle of service.

Marist is dedicated to helping students develop the intellect and character required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.