Digitalfilipino’s Christmas Party

Posted on December 9th, 2006 in Internet by Abby

(L-R) Aileen Apolo (Google), Jay Frank de Jesus (titikpilipino.com), Michael Limueco (etrade.com.ph), Jovel Cipriano (pinoydelikasi.com), Janet Toral (digitalfilipino.com), Abby Ongyanco-Lim (virramall.com), Alfredo Ongyanco (alfox.net), Charlie Gaw (acclaim butterflies), Chris Angeles (CSA Marketing), Joan Pinon (mylittlebaker.com) - Photo from Aileen

Yesterday, me and dad attended the Web Marketing Forum / Christmas Party by Digitalfilipino.com. The event was hosted by yehey.com at Automall, Silver City (at the back of SM Hypermart along C5)

Too bad, we were late. I was really looking forward to hear the presentation of Manny Viloria. During the last digitalfilipino club event, the Manila Leg of Women on Web, Wireless and Outsourcing, Manny was selflessly sharing what he know about online marketing. From him, I learned that one should be comitted in publishing on a scheduled time and day (e.g. religiously blog at a specified time and day) Also, one should at least publish a 250 words article. Lastly,he shared that the quickest way to get a PR5 is to published at least 5 podcast at itunes. Hmmm, I have not tried this.

Anyway, I catch Manny sharing with the group about “Where are the people?”
For me, this is like what are people doing online and what are there activities. I remember little (my poor memory). Hehehe will just download the slides from digitialfilipino.com

Next, Aileen presented Web Marketing Online. She talked about Google products and marketing your website online. Hey, I got a XL Google Shirt! I was able to enumerate Google products. Hehehehe

Then, Jonas de los Reyes of yehey.com, shared to the group yehey online marketing initiatives for the past 10 years. Also, he announced to the group the upcoming payment gateway of yehey.com that accepts Bancnet, Visa/Mastercard/JCB, G-Cash and Smart Money.

Finally, Wilson Chua of Bitstop Network Services, shared to the group his experience in Search Engine Optimization.

My Personal Board of Directors

Posted on December 9th, 2006 in Rants and Rave by Abby

Hello. I have not been blogging lately. Not because I’m out of IT arena again. In fact, I’m pretty much active. There’s so much to tell. Everyday new things are happening. I just need to find time to reflect and blog about it. Not for everybody to know what’s happening but for me to be able to go back and reminisce.

A few months back, I read about Janet Toral’s blog about Sacha Chua’s quest for her personal board of directors. Inspired, I silently took note and created my personal board of directors. 

Lately, I find myself pushing forward my goals. I have to admit there are a lot of frustrations in me. But I am really thankful that despite all those “bumpy road” and “potholes”, I’m always being directed to the right road by my personal board of directors.

I’m lucky that despite me always getting lost and distracted. They’re always patient and tirelessly guiding me. This I took note and jot down on my road map.

Now that I have an updated road map with me, I hope I won’t get lost and distracted. So I can reach my destination safely and save me a lot on fuels!

This journey, I have actually taken six years ago. That time, I guess I’m on a road trip. So, I just go wherever it pleases me. That time I can afford to spend a lot. I have a budget for that. This time, I’m on tight budget. I can’t afford a road trip and side trip.