@jsncruz @zioncampo @theKyleNofuente thanks for bringing up the concern on the ads that's also my problem aside from the google adsense there are direct advertisers who wanted to buy spaces for my blog which also includes the products I am currently endorsing that is very prominent on my blog. It is hard to let go of them because they're the one who help my blog in terms of hosting and domain also supports my trips in Mindanao and other areas in Visayas and Northern Luzon for my community immersions and activities. Still working on a better layout that will only have a better area for the website. My apologies for the eye sores and will be doing my best to make it better, after all I am still learning to make my site more pleasing to the visitors. :)

@zioncampo I am working in a tv station. Coca - Cola and SMART are two of the brands na may partnership ako. UN WFP naman I am their digital connector which is my primary advocacy which is the primary reason I go Mindanao and talks about humanitarian and fund raising on my blog and twitter which you will notice soon on my tweets. It's not about how you juggle things but it is how you manage your time I rather use that word kasi. I see kasi things as relationship with the brands and advocacy to go along with my blog. ASK is already me, my brand as we call it. Relationship because you give attachments on what you do the best word you can use is "love". You should love what you are doing and enjoy it. Kasi if ang tingin mo sa mga bagay ay business or earnings lang ang datinng nafoforce kang gawin ito and kita yun sa mga tweets and blog post mo na pilit at wala yung "ikaw". Second pag nagawa mo yun di ka mabuburn out dahil nga nag eenjoy ka plus di nya kakainin time mo ng sobra para may time ka with friends, family and yourself.

 @FlowGalindez   WOW! WOW! WOW! :D

Salamat talaga sa advice Flow! From this short conversation alone ay marami akong natutunan tungkol sa brand management at pagiging digital influencer! I'll keep those two tips in mind. THANK YOU!

btw, you are part of three companies? How do you have time to juggle all that plus your blog? Do you have enough time for your family and yourself?

@zioncampo followed you back on twitter zion. Never pa ako nag approach ng brand kasi to be honest I have this insecurities na I still know may mga flaws pa rin ako as a blogger kasi di ako ganun ka full time. Brands approach me just like Coca-Cola before @jsncruz became my coordinator with the NapasayaKoToday and Coke100Years campaign, I am part of the Live Positively campaign of Coke ito yung CSR nila the pr agencies invited me to be part of the campaign 3 years ago and from there I stayed with Coca-Cola until now. With SMART naman I was invited to join the circle of selected bloggers to be their brand voice for online. Same with other brands that you will notice soon on my twitter. Aside from the brands organizations invited me to be their digital connectors (advocates/ambassador) like the UN World Food Programme which by June I will be celebrating my 2nd year with them. Here's the tip, before you accept and welcome the brand in your blog you should be aware it doesn't stop there the brand became part of you too through social media and personal life kaya dapat you believe sa product that you are promoting di sya kagaya ng review or promo post lang na ginagawa natin usually on our blogs. If you believe and know the product properly the words will come naturally on your post and tweets minsan pa para ka nang spokesperson or csr ng product when you answer inquiries on twitter or even direct and personal discussions with friends and fellow bloggers. And second tip loyalty will always play a big part of it there will be big offers but before doing that keep in mind is it worth it and if ever you accept have the courtesy to settle things with the former partners. Don't burn the bridge instead keep it because as we always say bilog ang mundo. Sobrang haba na ng explanation ko hehehehe, additional lang partnership sometimes goes with exclusivity clauses we should be aware of that and respect that. And lastly, for others they see it madali lang but the truth is being the voice of the brand online is similar to celebrity endorsers you should be credible and true enough on how you communicate with your product. Sometimes obvious na di natural at pilit ang pagpromote mo. Start with your Google Ads muna explore with the image/text ads and you will see alin ang malakas na ad placement soon yun ang pwede mo iooffer

  @jsncruz  @zioncampo wow di ko nag expect ah na mag reply si @FlowGalindez !!! :D

it's great to know some insights from someone who is already in the industry. Hopefully, my social bookmarking site (www.UnsayUso.com) would grow and hopefully get some digital advertisers, and soon become a award giving body, parang Mashable lang, nagbibigay ng awards, yun kasi bottom line ng site ko..hahaha

btw, how were you able to get your partners? Did you approach them or did they come to you?

ang active mo pala sa twitter! i-fofollow kita.

 Sometimes you should go beyond what the partnership requires you --- Wise words from an experienced blogger :)

@jsncruz @zioncampo I started blogging "seriously" in 2003 but the boom was a year or two because it is hard to maintain your online presence and reputation. Sometimes even you market your blog whole day no one will visit it. Until you know the right content and the proper way to communicate with your readers. In my case my readers are more in the twitter side. After they read my post and liking it they post their comments on twitter and have exchange of ideas there. They're more on the active side they wanted to ensure immediate response because they know I am the twitter addict which I do a lot. In terms of doing digital partnership sometimes it is very challenging because you should be the voice of a certain brand online and you should embrace it. Sometimes you should go beyond what the partnership requires you. And the most important is loyalty and credibility to the brand and the way you became their online ambassador. And I am very thankful for that because of them ASK is alive and it support my advocacy.

 @zioncampo Hi Zion, thanks for this insight.

Yes - people WILL come BUT it will take time. You have a point: a great blog with great content will not be seen much if not marketed well. I think this is @flowgalindez strength, as well as his blog. He has marketed himself to be a reliable digital partner to numerous brands and companies, and it has paid off with high traffic and loyal readership, including mine :)