Marketing through Facebook and Twitter

First it’s started with blogging as a requirement in school. Then I discovered it’s a great way of pouring what’s inside my mind. It became my passion especially when I found the ways of earning online through my posts and ads. Eventually I got hooked with different ways of earning online… And I realized I’m destined to become rich… LOL…

Recently, my email was flooded with different marketing strategies. This is because I downloaded different e-books about online marketing. And as part of their marketing strategies I have to give my email ad as subscription and as a result they continuously send me bulk of emails. Which some goes to junk because I do not have enough time to read them.

Anyway I do not have regrets in subscribing to their e-books, because all are worth reading. I really have learned a lot. One common advice I get from these e-books is to generate traffic for your site; introduce your product or services you offer, keep people buzzing and talking about it. How? Go where the crowd goes… that’s where the Social Networks come in.

  Social networks had played a great role in marketing. Two social networks that commonly used in marketing are facebook and twitter. As of this writing, there are over 500 million active facebook user base according to its statistics. Imagine if you can tap those potential customers. That’s gargantuan! All you need to do is be visible to that 500 million users or at least 25% of the users for you to be recognize. Do the so called facebook marketing; advertise yourself, your product or services you offer.

About twitter: I always heard influential personalities to follow them on their twitter. Why? Because twitter is also a powerful tool to communicate and network with people. It’s a 140 character microblogging; simple and plain! Yet don’t construe it wrong for marketing on twitter has been vastly used by millions of users in promoting goods and services. It’s where I found different opportunities to earn online and get some of my visitors - because I learned to market my blog by simply tweeting my posts.

Facebook and twitter are just two of the powerful media used in marketing I’ve mentioned. There are still several ways to get noticed first in the World Wide Web. You google it, tweet it or FB it, and you’ll discover ways to get rich through online marketing, ‘coz rich people are now busy buzzing around the net ready to help and to get even richer.

Comment

I was surprised when I saw a comment in my other blog, Messages. Although it’s a sort of ads but still am happy to know that somebody stumbles  in my blog. I didn’t update the blog for a while because I do not have illustrations for the posts. I don’t want it to be purely text.

My site was bookmarked (I do not know how true… LOL)

The blog, Messages, is all about my collections of forwarded messages, quotes from books that I have read, and other sayings that I love. The illustrations are drawn 100% by me. If you have time, please take a peek on my blog, Messages… I have new entry, about the Parable of the Pig and Cow…

I miss my room…

Since my nephew was hospitalized I have to sleep in my sister’s house to accompany her twin kids. Of course I love to be with them, it’s our bonding time. But there’s no place like home…. No room like mine.

I recently transferred from our room last June. It was my cousin who occupied it for a couple of years. Since she left, I decided to transfer there together with my niece who lived with us.

What I love most about the room is that it’s big and it’s located in the second floor of our house. The windows are wide allowing natural light to brighten our room and air to circulate inside; you know I hate air conditioned room it made me sick. If I were to decide I’d rather not put curtains in the window, aside from the natural air coming inside I also love to gaze at the stars at night. But my 12 year old niece insisted because she’s afraid of “momos”… LOL…

But with the wide windows, sleeping in our bedroom during afternoon is impossible. It is very hot especially during summer. If not hot, I couldn’t also sleep well because of the light that’s coming inside. That’ why I’m planning to buy vertical blinds so that I can control the amount of light coming in.

Currently, we are also doing some rearrangement inside the room. I am planning to buy a table, extend our cabinet up to ceiling - because I hate seeing those clutters above our cabinet. I am also planning to make a painting that will be put in the wall which serves our headboard. Mmm…. Mentioning all these makes me want to buy it instantly. But I have to control myself because I have to prioritize my other obligations.

Facts About Kawasaki Disease

The doctor confirmed that it was Kawasaki Disease and told my sister to prepare Php 360,000.00 which is far from what we have expected. Good thing my sister and her husband were able to raise enough money through their savings, friends and immediate family.

You might be a victim of Kawasaki Disease that’s why I’m posting here some information about the disease base from what I have researched in Google (MedicineNet.com, KidsHealth.org, Wikipedia) as well from our experience with our nephew.

KAWASAKI DISEASE

Kawasaki disease is also referred to as Kawasaki syndrome an uncommon illness in children. It was first described in the late 1960s in Japan by the pediatrician Tomisaku Kawasaki.

Kawasaki disease occurs in 19 out of every 100,000 kids in the United States. It is most common among children of Japanese and Korean descent, but can affect all ethnic groups.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

1. Persistent fever higher that 39ᵒC that will last for at least five days.

2. Reddening of the eyes

3. Rashes on some parts of the body

4. Cracked and inflamed lips and mucous membranes of the mouth,

5. Swollen palms of the hands and soles of the feet with a purple-red color

6. Swollen lymph nodes

7. May also experience joint pain, abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting

(Marianne’s Note) Not all symptoms can be seen in the patient. In the case of my nephew, on his first four days since the rashes appeared, he only experienced joint pains; rashes from all over his body but not in his face; no rashes on his lips but he was complaining that is is dry, swollen palms and feet, he vomited twice that was on his 3^rd and 4^th day; his fever, which ranges from 38ᵒC - 40ᵒC, lasted for four days only. On the 5^th day the rashes started to dry and peels.

CAUSES

The cause is not known. Microorganisms and toxins have been suspected, but none has been identified to date. Genetic factors and the immune system may play a role. (MedicineNet.com)

(Marianne’s Note) I may agree with genetic because his second degree cousin was also a victim of the disease. Environmental Factor can also be one of the factors. But still this is not yet proven…

INVESTIGATIONS/TESTS (from Wikipedia)

A physical examination will demonstrate many of the features listed above.

Blood tests

• Complete blood count (CBC) may reveal normocytic anemia and eventually thrombocytosis
• Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) will be elevated
• C-reactive protein (CRP) will be elevated
• Liver function tests may show evidence of hepatic inflammation and low serum albumin

Other optional tests

• Electrocardiogram may show evidence of ventricular dysfunction or, occasionally, arrhythmia due to myocarditis
• Echocardiogram may show subtle coronary artery changes or, later, true aneurysms.
• Ultrasound or computerized tomography may show hydrops (enlargement) of the gallbladder
• Urinalysis may show white blood cells and protein in the urine (pyuria and proteinuria) without evidence of bacterial growth
• Lumbar puncture may show evidence of aseptic meningitis
• Angiography was historically used to detect coronary artery aneurysms and remains the gold standard for their detection, but is rarely used today unless coronary artery aneurysms have already been detected by echocardiography.

(Marianne’s Note) I don’t know if my nephew undergone all this tests…

TREATMENT

Treatment should begin as soon as possible, ideally within 10 days of when the fever begins. Usually, a child is treated with intravenous doses of gamma globulin (purified antibodies), an ingredient of blood that helps the body fight infection. The child also might be given a high dose of aspirin to reduce the risk of heart problems. (Kidshealth.org)

(Marianne’s Note) As soon as the lab test result proved that it was Kawasaki my nephew undergoes immediately for the treatment. I don’t know what medicine was given to my nephew. But the dosage of the medicine given to him was computed base on his age and his weight.

(More for treatments at Wikepedia and MedicineNet.com)

FACTS

It’s advantage if Kawasaki was treated earlier to prevent complications that can affect the heart. Always consult the doctor when symptoms show.

 

Photo Source: Wikipedia

Kawasaki Disease (1)

It was exactly one week since the rashes appears on my nephew’s skin. At first we thought it was ordinary rashes, but he was also chilling due to fever. Thinking it might be dengue due to continuous fever my sister decided to confine her son in a nearby hospital.

After some lab test he undergone, the doctor told us the possibility of Kawasaki Disease. We were all dismayed with the news because it’s a rare case and the vaccines is quiet expensive. The doctor told them to prepare Php 90,000.00.

My nephew – Jay Angelo

My sister and her husband decided to transfer into a bigger hospital. My nephew undergoes another lab tests, a more thorough one. The rashes started to dry out and his temperature is back to normal. Yet the doctors where 90% convinced that it’s a Kawasaki Disease. We’re still waiting for the result of the cultured sample blood from my nephew.

Monetizing Decision

Online jobs are flooding in the World Wide Web. They need thousands of jobseekers who can work online in full time basis. Of course you should have the knowledge and skills such as programming skills, link building, SEO, content writing, copywriting, encoding, etc. Salaries are high depending on your skills. What good about these online jobs is that you’re working right in your home; no need to rush to catch the bus, you can wear your pajamas while working, you can work either you take a bath or not (LOL…), and a lot more.

I’m considering this opportunity. But my problem is that we do not have good internet connection at home. I am planning to rent a room at the city proper for me to get connected. Of course I need to get a new netbook because my mom is also using the laptop at home. I am actually  considering the Dell brand because I found a Dell discount coupon and other vouchers at savoo.co.uk which could help me purchase netbook in a lower price but with good quality and performance. But I need to read the Dell netbook review first before buying it.

Aside from the netbook that I will purchase I have to think about other expenses that I will spend: internet connection, room rental, foods, water and electric bills, etc., because I may end up receiving salary just right for the expenses. You know I need to monetize my decision.

 

(Photo from Dell)

Transactions with Some Government Agencies

DFA Passport Appointment System

I was scheduled to process my passport yesterday. Everything went smoothly and the whole process was fast. By the way to those who are planning to get passport have an appointment first, either you call DFA or you go to their office to set an appointment. Be sure you bring with you the necessary requirements to avoid delays. For the first timer here are the requirements: Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy (CTC) of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar, much better if you bring both like in my case my NSO birth certificate was not clear so they ask me a copy of another Birth Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar. Also bring at least three (3) supporting documents: photocopy of your valid ID’s, TOR, Baptismal Certificate, etc. (Actually the list of supporting documents is listed at the back of the application form.)

But I was a little bit discouraged on the encoding and picture taking process. Because the personnel assigned in that area was late. I honestly don’t know if there late coming in the office or they have just other things to attend to prior the encoding and picture taking. It’s almost 9:00 am when they started to clean and fix the gadgets for encoding and picture taking. We were more than 20 when they started. But in fairness to them, the process is fast.

National Statistics Office (NSO)

It’s almost 10:00 in the morning when I finished the whole transaction. And decided to get a new Birth Certificate from NSO since most of the time I needed BC. I have this dilemma before; it took me whole day to process it. I have to be in the NSO office around 5:00 in the morning just to get ahead. When I arrived there was already a queue of people waiting. And I have to wait till afternoon to get my BC. But that was six (6) years ago. Yesterday it took me more or less than one (1) hour to get the BC. And one good point I see is that they already transferred into a bigger and spacious office.

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

After getting my NSO BC I immediately proceeded to PRC office to get my certification for my license as professional teacher. Since there were only few people in the PRC Office I easily got my certificate. But I still have to wait till the end of this year to get my license ID card. (sigh)

Generally, transactions with government agencies are faster than before. In just half day I was able to transact with three government agencies… Hitting three birds with one stone!