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Back Home from the Philippine BlogCon 2006

Author: J. Angelo Racoma Category: Blogs and blogging, Events, Problogging, Web 2.0 Tags: blogcon, blogging, Blogs and blogging, Business, Events, meetings, meetup, netrepreneurship, Philippines, Problogging, Web 2.0 Views: 19710

Tuesday
Sep 26, 2006

party.jpgI just arrived home from the (first) Philippine BlogCon 2006 and I’m dog tired. Working out at the gym this afternoon was probably not such a good idea. My legs hurt–probably because I used an ill-fitting old pair of shoes to work out. And I had to walk a mile (almost?) across three shopping malls from the Ayala MRT station to Greenbelt 3, where the National Sports Grill is located. (Reminder to self: get a car. Soon.)

But it was worth it. I got to meet up with old friends and former colleagues from dotPH (you know who you are), the usual suspects (the bloggers and probloggers I always get to meet during blogging events), the sponsors (the Globe Innove people from the last Globe-sponsored blogger meetup) and new faces.

I wasn’t able to listen much to the presentations since I came in a bit late, and my group was holed up in this corner table, hence the low visibility, and–yes–higher propensity for side-discussions. My mother actually asked me, earlier this evening when I picked up the calling cards I asked her to print (more about this later), why I wasn’t speaking this time. I told her that in events like these, it’s usually best to stay in the sidelines and get to meet the people. That’s where the real stuff happens.

Networking

The primary reason for my attendance is to network with people, and possibly look out for new business prospects, and I consider this blogger meet-and-greet to be successful in that regard. This time around, I got several inquiries on the problogging/writing jobs I had written about. I met with some very capable game writers, and I’m hoping we can get to talk soon, and that our discussions turn out to be fruitful. I also had inquiries on whether I had other requirements that weren’t game-related, and for this I would have to refer them to my other contacts in need of bloggers for other niches.

Of course, people asked me about the PayPal for the Philippines campaign and we got to exchange ideas about the need for payment gateways in the country. I also got wind that PayPal is actually on its way to setting up here. Of course, those are still unconfirmed info tidbits, but it’s good to hear something is happening, whether influenced by the campaign or not.

One Big Community

What’s great about meet-and-greet events like these is that the people seem to be familiar with almost everyone else, even if it’s usually their first time to meet. Here’s where the virtual community extends to the real world. In the blogsphere, we usually know people by the ideas they communicate and the opinions they make on their blogs. In the real world, you see a new face or hear a familiar name, and you get to connect that face with the person’s online persona.

You see your online correspondents in the flesh, and it feels great!

Handing Out Calling Cards

I wrote before (a long time ago) that blogs are the new digital handshake, that one doesn’t usually need calling cards anymore these days. It turns out that calling cards are important, after all. No matter how digital we get, and even if most–or even all–of our clients are online, one still needs something tangible to hand out to people one meets.

And here’s where the calling card comes in. Weeks, months, and even years after, when emails get archived, blog links get buried deep in blogrolls, and text messages get deleted, calling cards will be there to stay. Even if the contact details, companies (or businesses) and interests change, physical cards are likely to remind the recpient of the person who gave it, and the circumstances of their meeting. That’s why it’s a good idea to note down on the business/calling card the date, venue, and event where you met the giver.

Speaking of calling cards, here’s my latest one, designed and expertly cut by myself (concept blatantly stolen borrowed from Abe’s “kickass Web2.0 calling card” idea).

Calling card
The card says problogger / tech evangelist / new media consultant. Wow, what does that mean?

Photos

I wasn’t able to get many shots, since I was busy with my primary objective–that is, getting to talk to people. But here are a few photos I was able to squeeze in.

Retz
Pinoy Big Blogger Retz, in the flesh!
Ade Magnaye
Fellow man-blogger, Noisy Noisy Man Ade Magnaye
Randy
i.ph webmaster Randy (right)
Marco and Peter
Dash-Media and fellow Man Bloggers people Marco “The Site Guy” and Peter
Abe Olandres
Abe Olandres, thinking of his blog-derived millions
Jayvee and Peter
Jayvee of b5media/m|ph and Peter

Check out my Flickr photoset for larger versions.

Linklove!

Here are a few of the people I got to meet. Sorry if I can’t post a complete list of names and links for now (I tend to be forgetful). Please do post a comment so I can add you.

* Abe Olandres
* Peter Juan
* Randy Nivales
* Kevin Codamon
* Jayvee Fernandez
* Juned Sonido
* Noemi Lardizabal-Dado
* Sonnie Santos
* Jennifer Velasco (Globe Innove)
* “Retz Ruiz”:http://retzwerx.com
* Marco “The Site Guy” Palinar
* “Ade Magnaye”:http://blog.ademagnaye.com
* Noel Bautista
* “Mike Abundo”:http://mikeabundo.com
* “Jun Asis”:http://www.intourpreneur.com/

‘Til next year, or next time. Now, back to work …

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noemi

September 26th, 2006 at 8:18 am

Hay naku you gave me an idea! I will also copy your calling card. Nah. Basta I will have some made because all I have are business cards. I’m not too keen in handing out business cards in social events like these. You’re also right about not being a speaker . I did meet two or more new bloggers but being part of the talks diverted my attention away. It was great meeting everyone once again.

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jun

September 26th, 2006 at 8:52 am

@Angelo: I think you were one of the last guys I talk with before i bade goodbye to have ample rest for work (today). And I said unlike you who get to work anytime you like. You countered that you will go home too. And work. I thought you were kidding but appranently your were not!

Now I see a very incisive post about the BlogCon right after the event! I got one of your cards too.

@Noemi: I’m glad I arrived early and had the chance to chat with you and Kevin. And good info on your piece last night.

I was still feeling my way through the blogosphere culture since it was my first time. I didn’t get to meet Mike Abundo (or did I). Was he holed up near the food corner? =)

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Naz

September 26th, 2006 at 8:58 am

Help! I am not able to read any of your post in its entirety. Is there a way to scroll down? Half of the article is covered by the gray area from where Light Reading/Recent Comments start. Please, look into it and let me know if the problem is on my end. Help, please.

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noemi

September 26th, 2006 at 1:21 pm

@Angelo- hehehe, Mike was the one asking about death threats and “flamers” in our blog. The one wearing a coat. Am sure you remember now.

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J. Angelo Racoma

September 26th, 2006 at 1:36 pm

@Noemi, I used the “Web 2.0 logo generator”:http://msig.info/web2.php for my name on my card. Talk about shortcuts, eh?

Yeah, who could forget Mike Abundo? I first met him during the first iBlog summit–he was still “Mike Abundo dot blogspot dot com” back then. Heheh.

Ah yes. Death threats. There’s something about eating death threats for breakfast, right?

Makes me think about the lines from _Happy Gilmore_:

Happy’s golfer opponent: _I eat shit like you for breakfast!_

Happy: _You eat shit?_

Heheh.

@Jun, yes, I usually work midnights. :)

@Naz, I don’t know if you can read this. What browser are you using? The site looks fine in Firefox and Safari. Haven’t checked with IE lately, though.

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Alan Ocab

September 27th, 2006 at 7:27 am

Ow! I was not able to talk and shake hands with you.
Anyway, that will not be the last blogcon.
I’ll see you then or just contact you in the near future.
It was great meeting the guys who are in the forefront of
the blogging industry.

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Naz

September 27th, 2006 at 12:18 pm

I just updated my IE…it seems to correct the issue…Thanks!

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gibbs cadiz

September 29th, 2006 at 1:33 am

hi there! was dragged by a friend to blogcon, so glad that i went along. we didn’t get to meet, though. perhaps next time. may i know if culture/arts niches exist in the local blogosphere? :)

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J. Angelo Racoma

October 1st, 2006 at 11:28 pm

@Naz, great to hear that.

@Marc and Noel, thanks for the links!

@Gibbz, too bad we didn’t get to meet. Culture and arts? Of course! The blogosphere is open to themes/niches of all kinds. As for the earning potential, though, that could be an entirely different issue altogether. But still, if a certain niche is your passion, then revenue potentials or not, I think one should go for it!

As for our search for probloggers and freelance writers, though, we’re focusing on online gamers right now.

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