Because I’m a blogger and robust businesswoman wannabe , I’m enthusiastic to know about Google products. Lately, I’m active in Google Plus / Hangout since it has interesting features such as screen share that I use for my training.  But for years, I’m also using Drive and Analytics for work and blogging.

#GdaysMANILA x #GBGWomen

Without a single company and need to wake up early, I attended #GDays Manila which was facilitated by Google Business Group (GBG) of San Juan last May 24 at Alphaland, Makati.  It was my first time so I had no idea that this kind  of  event was already running in different areas including in my beloved Quezon City.  Why I attend GDays if I can study everything online?

To obtain inspirations from real people

For years, nagbabasa ako ng mga magazine and books about business, blogging, SEO, social media, digital marketing etcetera, but still, I’m insatiable to learn more. Parang puro idea and theory kasi, walang application at hindi naman  kumo’t sinabing effective itong concept na ito madaling gawin sa real life.

Listening to businesswomen such as Ivorie Acosta of CookieBar (homemade gourmet cookies) who was a former teacher, Vanj Padilla, Unlock and Load owner Ria Lu, and Pamela Cajilig of Curiosity Design Research was not just taking ideas but also experiencing business spirit.

Interaction with fellow StartUp, Yuppies and Students

I recommend for newbies na start to interact with community like GBG . Of course mayroong part yung nakaka-intimidate, awkward or out of place ka pero  once na maka-relate ka na sa usapan you will learn.  Dito sa GdaysManila  parang all levels yung mga speakers and audience na  nagkakaroon ng socialization tungkol sa inyong common interest.  Ako wala akong gaanong nakausap sa event pero nung may game may nag-cheer sa akin at nanalo pa ako three times sa kanilang mini games.

Meet People behind Google

Knowing ang company na  number one search engine at tumalo sa Apple bilang number one brand sa  buong mundo ngayon, it’s interesting to meet and greet their staff que local or international.  Erica Hanson of GBG Program Manager/ Google Singapore and Lindsay Taub of GBG Women/ Google UK  were just few example ng klase ng mga tao na nagpapalakas sa brand na ito.

Discovering Adwords

From time to time I encounter this term but I never  take it seriously before GDays Manila. So let’s see when my businesses start to boom and I will have more time to study it. No deadline yet pero I want to know this because I believe talagang patungo na lahat sa Digital Marketing and eCommerce at ayokong magpahuli.

Abangan ang iba pang stories and lessons Gdays Manila dito sa hoshilandia. 😉

Mrs. Vanj Padilla Of Pangasinan