The moment people started to write that ‘social media’ took over the Nr.1 position from ‘porn’ on the net, I realized that my time had come to be actively involved as well; this time not as consultant but as participant. Besides the fact that this statement is a testimony of poor research, it triggered me to immerse in social media, as I have for years wanted to make a pornsite, of course from research perspective, which I have not finally done (yes, all my friends called me ‘chicken’). So now “Social media took over Nr.1 position from sex” I cannot stay behind.
Over the years I advised multinational companies (Unilever, Microsoft, Sony and many others) on how they should go to the Web, I invested in various internet companies and I started 2 internet agencies. I have stakes in companies from New York to Shanghai, won several internet awards and yet over the last 15 years I failed to make a good blog.
There are 2 previous moments in which I have dared attempt. The first was after a bet with Gaby Zwaan, in which he said that I couldn’t maintain a weblog, 2 days after I lost gloriously (1 day later then he predicted). And the second was a blog about ‘gulf-war’ where we were so successful that the CIA did watch with us carefully; when we discovered (by our stats) we remained concentrating on building websites for our clients again.
So now you are witness of my 3th attempt and as we all know: internet is about trying, adjusting & trying again. The endless beta-version.
After my bold decision to make a blog again, I thought back to various sessions I had with clients on how and what to publish; my repeat-question was: "why do you think people want to visit you". Almost no answer was good enough for me, (and often I was right); and now I am here, just writing about the subjects I find interesting: internet, vendor relation management, human interaction & fashion. I agree: fashion is out of line here, but he, I am writing my part; If you disagree, please leave a message; If you like it, please leave a message as well;
This is the new era: just be who you are (the favorite reply of one of my best friends Matthias Scholten is "but I am not like that") & your audience will find you; maybe it’s a niche, maybe the niche is pretty big. And you only find out once you start...........& maintain!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Posts
and now that you finaly have the blogging game down... it's already history and is the new hip into something else and is bloging so 2005
ReplyDeleteGaby
Hi Gaby, Thanks for your message; I agree that with most things I want to stay ahead, creating the vision; but I dont have the urge to do only hip things, like I still watch television as well, read paperbacks & even have 2 subscriptions on newspapers :-)
ReplyDeleteStarting a maintenance phase after a period of dieting or weight loss involves adjusting your calorie intake to a level that maintains your current weight without leading to weight gain or loss. This phase is crucial for long-term success and helps prevent metabolic slowdown and potential weight regain.
ReplyDeleteTo excel in the pharmaceutical representative job search, start by obtaining a relevant degree and networking within the industry. Customize your resume and cover letter, highlighting your product knowledge and communication skills. Research companies thoroughly and consider informational interviews. Stay persistent and informed about industry trends to enhance your chances of securing a position.E-Learning Consultant