If you’re visiting us here at Southeast Discovery to gather information about the best areas and communities in the Southeast region for relocation at retirement, or for a second home – then we know you’re among the savvy group who feel comfortable going online to use the internet to a) find information related to your interests, b) get in touch with family and friends, c) shop, and d) obtain news.

These are typical uses of the Internet by Baby Boomers.  And, while some may be under the impression those in the 50+ age bracket don’t know much about social media, and merely gather information from the Internet, they can think again. 

Baby Boomers’ social networking site usage has grown 60% in 2011 (from 20% to 32%), according to a national survey by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project.

From April 2009 to May 2011, social networking site usage among Internet users age 65 and older grew 150%, from 13% to 33%.  During this same time period, social networking usage by 50 to 64 year olds doubled—from 25% to 51%.  So, how does it feel to be hip?

Since we know many of our readers are beginning to dip their toe in the social networking waters, we wanted to share with our readers how you can best use Southeast Discovery’s social media sites to get topical information and insight on areas and communities in the Southeast, and delivered in a way that’s most convenient for you.

RSS Feed
One of the best ways to subscribe to our site and receive regular updates is to sign up for our RSS feed.  Simply click on the square orange RSS icon at the top (or bottom) of the website, next to the icons for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube, and you’ll be taken to a page that will allow you to subscribe via what’s called a “web-based news reader” from AOL, Google, Yahoo or Bloglines, etc.  (It’s alot easier than it sounds.)

What is RSS, you ask?

RSS stands for “Really Simple Syndication,” and is a technology that allows you to get relevant and up-to-date information sent directly to your email address to read on your own time.  Think of it as a “news feed” that you subscribe to, like subscribing to a magazine.  But instead of it coming in your physical mail box each month, it’s delivered to your “RSS Reader” each time your favorite website updates.

Once you sign up for our updates using RSS, you’ll get the latest articles from our blog site, Southern Way of Life, delivered straight to your reader as soon as they are published on the blog.  That way, you won’t have to remember to check in at the website for the most up to date articles, because they’ll be delivered to you as soon as they “go live” on the blog.

If all this seems a bit complicated, not to worry;  once you click on the orange RSS icon, you can simply choose the option, “get delivered by email” if that’s your preference, and our blog site updates will be delivered straight to your email inbox.  Or, even easier, you can simply enter your email address at the bottom of our website in the space next to the coffee cup.

Email Newsletter/Email Updates
Southeast Discovery Emails Thinking of relocating at retirement or looking for the perfect second home in the Southeast?  Then sign up for our newsletter and we’ll keep you informed about what’s going on in the Southeast real estate market with timely, regular monthly updates on stellar Southeastern areas and communities to consider.  Each update covers a specific area in the Southeast, and includes photos, area information, and community information, with homes and home site descriptions, an overview of amenities, and much more.

Scroll down the website and look for the newsletter icon in the right hand navigation bar and enter your name and email address, and we’ll send you the most up to date information on retirement, second homes and  vacation properties in the Southeast  on a regular basis.  

Facebook
Yes, you hear it everywhere these days – “Find Us on Facebook,” and we are there too, along with over 850 million other people around the globe!  Join us on Facebook and “like" our page – it will give you access to even more timely real estate news you can use on communities and areas in the Southeast, plus Southeastern event info, relocation tips, and more.  

Become part of our Facebook community and it will ‘keep you in the know’ about the Southeastern lifestyle and all it has to offer, and give you access to articles and resources that we don’t have room for on our website.  And while there, we’d love for you to ask questions, post comments, and participate in the conversation!

Simply click on the little blue Facebook icon at the top or bottom of the website, you’ll be taken directly to our Facebook page, where you can “like,” us, and say hi.

Twitter

Twitter is terrific for sourcing real estate information in real time, follow real estate experts (like us), and gathering all kinds of information on the areas and communities you may be considering for retirement relocation or a second home.  And you can use Twitter search just the way you use Google search to find information you need to guide you in your search for the perfect second, vacation, or retirement home.

As with Facebook, we’d suggest you come over and “follow” us on Twitter, and engage with us there!  Simply click on the little blue Twitter icon at the top or bottom of the website, and you’ll be taken directly to our Twitter stream. 

Flickr
One of the best ways to find out more about what life is like in the Southeastern areas and communities we recommend is to visit us on Flickr.  There you’ll find over 1200 images of areas and communities in the Southeast, with more images added on a regular basis.

Want to explore Asheville, NC, Naples, FLSavannah, GA, and many other beautiful Southeastern cities and areas?  Come visit us on Flickr!

So, there you have it. Several ways to stay connected to Southeast Discovery.  Always feel free to give us a call at 877.886.8388 or send an email to info@southeastdiscovery.com – we enjoy talking to our readers and helping them with their property search needs.  Truly.
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