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Whether you're an industry professional or a tech enthusiast, this podcast series offers a rare glimpse into the minds of two thought leaders shaping the future of multifamily housing.

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DIY Versus Using a Provider for Your Apartment Community Websites

Join Kerry W. Kirby and Jimmy Lancaster, the masterminds behind the Multifamily Tech Gurus Podcast Series, as they discuss the pros and cons of building your own website versus subscribing to an industry-specific platform for apartment community-level marketing.

In this episode, they delve into how custom websites can give a property a unique look by tailoring every aspect to fit your brand. Still, they may have significant drawbacks in meeting technical requirements for integrations, accessibility, and ongoing updates for security. Their discussion touches on how the best providers in the industry are able to perfect search engine optimization and accessibility compliance and enable complex integration functions by maintaining smart infrastructure that allows for mass updates. 

Kerry and Jimmy’s Words of Wisdom: "Marketing managers often have a vision they want to execute to maintain brand consistency, which requires a lot of customization. The one thing to weigh out is whether we are leaving behind the ability to scale and ultimately drive more leads through building custom sites or whether a provider that can deliver websites with beauty and brains serves the property better through enhanced digital presence and lead flow.”

Resources: Power Up Your Marketing Without Increasing Costs

 

About The Hosts

Kerry W. Kirby

Kerry W. Kirby

Kerry W. Kirby is a renowned entrepreneur, technology innovator, and philanthropist. He is the founder and CEO of 365 Connect, a global leader in providing the most advanced automated marketing, leasing, and resident engagement platform for multifamily housing communities. Executing on a progressive vision of creating leading-edge products and services, Kerry has won more technology awards than any other company in his home state, as well as the industry he serves.

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James W. Lancaster

Jimmy Lancaster

Jimmy Lancaster is one of the most well-known engineers on the Silicon Bayou, specializing in custom software development. He specializes in building high-performance teams that deliver results and exceed expectations. He is the Chief Product Officer of 365 Connect, a global leader in providing the most advanced automated marketing, leasing, and resident engagement platform for multifamily housing communities.

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