MKT 265: Module One - A Day in the Life of Mizz Alvarado

 



I am very excited about this course because I used to have my own blog back in 2009! I was what was called a mommy blogger. I would review items and host giveaways. I do miss having my blog but with working full-time, school and kids I just had to let it go. I was very fortunate to have participated in many blogging events some big names include Disney, Graco and Britax. I met other bloggers near me and we had a very supportive group where we would promote each other. Not sure if they are still are still active but they were call Houston Bloggers.

Currently, I am really only active on Facebook and next would be Pinterest, YouTube and Instagram. I have Snapchat on my phone but only use it for the filters and TikTok I rarely get on. I used to have Twitter for blogging but I don’t care for it anymore. For the most part, I really enjoy Facebook and don't see myself getting rid of it anytime soon. It can be a distraction if you let it however you have complete control over it, so I don't let the negative make its way through. 

Facebook to me is better than other platforms because it has so much more to offer. I can look up a business and see their hours or reviews, so this is why Facebook is my number one choice. I like how you can join groups for particular interests, for example when I enrolled in Southern New Hampshire University I joined a group on Facebook to ask more questions about the school. I was able to get a better idea of what I was getting myself into. There are also many groups for different courses to help each other understand the assignments that the instructor is asking for and just to help motivate each other to stay on track.

I tend to sign up for emails with brands that offer a discount so if I'm looking to purchase a particular item, I will look for that option to save some money by providing an email address. I have noticed that platforms such as Facebook have the ability to know what you are looking for. I can search for something on Google, and it appears in my Facebook timeline as a "suggested for you" item. I really do think they even see your text messages because I have had conversations with someone about something and the next thing I know it’s on my timeline. 

Until next time...this has been fun catching up on Blogger again! :) 

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