I have been blogging since 2004. It was through Tabulas that I first got a taste of social media. I've met people from the blogging site who later on became my friends. I was younger then and my blog was like a journal of my rants and raves. I still remember those wild hormonal years. I realized I was reaching and connecting with people because they can relate with what I write. Somehow I was catching their attention. It was then that I decided to be careful with what I share.
It was only in November 2011 that I took blogging seriously. I bought my own domain and shifted from "drama" blog to a website where I can share what I love and what I do. My friend, Stephanie Beliaco, an IT Instructor at University of Baguio who I met from my Tabulas days convinced me to add Ms. Janette of Digital Filipino on facebook. I was so hesitant because even though I've been blogging for a decade, I'm such a newbie when it comes to IT stuff. And my gosh! I checked out Ms. Janette Toral's facebook -- Digital Entrepreneur Program Director at DigiEntrepreneur, Author at Blogging from Home and Owner at DigitalFilipino.com Club. Super WOW!!!
But Stephanie told me that I'll learn a lot and that Ms. Janette conducts free seminars and trainings. Stephanie knows I thirst for learning. When Ms. Janette posted on facebook about the SEO Lead Generation Conference I took my chance. Luckily, I was given a slot. I was excited and nervous.
I arrived very early. I met Aries Chan, an editor of Pit Games Media and an owner of a very interesting website The Sabong Chronicles. We had plenty of time before the conference to start. I was amazed at the insights he shared with me. Somehow I realized I've been doing every thing wrong. I also met Maria Rona Beltran, a travel blogger, who unselfishly gave me tips and pointers.
The Speakers:
Speaker: Mannix Pabalan, Founder, Hashtag Digital
Mr. Mannix Pabalan discussed about the importance of a well-designed website. I realized how poor my website layout was and can't wait to go home and fix it.
Speaker: Fitz Gerard Villafuerte, Serial Entrepreneur
Mr. Fitz Villafuerte's topic focused on the importance of identifying the buyer needs and concerns.
Speaker: Mark Acsay, WebbyThoughts.com
Mr Mark Acsay discussed the importance of offering a product or service that has a unique selling proposition in order for it to stand out against competitors.
Speaker: Genesis Reonico,Online Jobs University
Mr Genesis Reonico shared with us the challenges he faced as an online job coach in dealing with affiliate networks.
Speaker: Carlo Angelo P. Gonzales, Digital Marketing Specialist
Mr Carlo Gonzales emphasized the importance of the art of storytelling in order to connect to the target audience.
Speaker: Janette Toral, E-Commerce Advocate
Ms. Janette Toral discussed the digital marketing metrics that social media practitioners may find useful especially in monitoring lead generation campaigns.
Speaker: Sean Patrick Si, Qeryz
"Email Subscribers are 3.9 times more likely to share
your content than your other blog visitors"
Mr Sean Si discussed the importance of email subscribers. And I just removed that feature from my blog when I changed my layout because I thought it is not important.
Speaker: Paul Agabin, Essays.ph
The Do's and Don't's in Social Media. Everyone should have knowledge of this especially those using facebook as a medium for marketing.
It was an day well spent. A win-win for me. I was able to acquire new knowledge and I won a power bank in the raffle. The new learning I was able to apply right away and the power bank I proved to be useful a week after (and I'm using power bank right now because of the rotational 5-hour power interruption).
Thank you so much Digital Filipino and to Lancaster New City for sponsoring this event.
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