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Patricio el Suplado

Philippines Ultimate Online Teen Magazine

Name: Patricio
Location: Davao City

When did you start blogging in earnest? Which blog platform did you use 1st?

I actually started blogging when I was still in the elementary. Those were the days when I was first introduced to the so-called internet-landia. Before I thought blogs were like ordinary static websites we used to see around. But those blogs that I created before can still be found on the internet but those aren’t active now.

I’m using Blogger for now; later I’ll be having my own domain name, thanks to NokiaHost.com.

Why do you blog? What/who gave you that 1st push?

I blog because I have a passion for writing. My blog started initially as my online journal but turned out to be an online magazine which people of all age brackets can read.

My blog serves as an outlet of my thoughts and views about everything under the sun.

Tell us about this featured blog. Purpose? Target audience?

I would be a hypocrite if I tell you that I wanted to be featured here NOT for traffic; hey, it’s really for traffic! hehe.

But more than that, I wanted my talent in writing – as others say it – to be noticed. Hey, I welcome criticisms regarding my blog, just make it a constructive one okay, thanks.

My target audience is my fellow teenagers. But I can still make posts/ articles which will get the attention of oldies and perhaps, youngsters.

How many other blogs do you own?

I only have one blog currently active. Unless you count my elementary blogs which are mediocre in terms of lay-out and content.

What “offline” activities do you do to promote your blog(s)?

I literally do offline promotion of my blog like telling my classmates I have a new interesting post on my blog, etc etc.

After making a post about the recently-concluded MBS2, when I went back to school, a lot of my classmates asked me about my trip to GenSan, little did I know that almost all of them are viewing my blog during the free time, haha.

What/who inspires you to keep on blogging? How come?

WHO: The professional bloggers. The convenors of MB and the likes. My fellow young bloggers who can be considered pro at this point.

WHAT: AdSense, haha.

Do you currently monetize your blog(s)? How?

Yes, I’m currently working on that, bu I guess my strategies were of no effect to my blog as far as AdSense earnings is concerned.

Anyone generous to help me? hehe.

I’ll gladly appreciate it.

How much money do you usually spend for your blog(s) per month?

Since our pc at home has a prepaid internet connection, the net is waaayyyy slower compared to postpaid ones. So, I always go to net cafes to do my blogging thingies.

Let’s do the math: Internet rates usually ranges from PHP10-PHP15.

My minimum hours blogging is 2 hours and can last staring at the computer monitor for up to 6 hours.

List other blogs that you read on a regular basis.

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In about 10 words, convince our readers to subscribe to your blog!

You should, because my blog deserves it, haha.

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