Buy Homemade Ice Cream with a Manila Flair!

Posted on May 11, 2013 by faye

Summer’s always the time when I scream for ice cream! And while there are already a lot of delicious ice cream brands to choose from in your local grocery, how about trying out some fresh homemade creations and feel the special care and love that was given to every scoop? Another great thing about-home made is that you get a chance to try out some unique flavors! Pint Ice Creamhttps://www.facebook.com/PintIceCream Some flavors you should really try out: * Goat Cheese with Wild Blackberries – gourmet at its finest * Sugarfree Strawberry ice cream, whose strawberries come straight from Baguio, THE … Continue reading →

Unique Mother’s Day Gifts from Philippine Sellers

Posted on May 9, 2013 by faye

Mother’s Day is 3 days away… I repeat: 3 DAYS AWAY! If you don’t have a gift yet, you better look for one PRONTO because mothers deserve a special gift for their special day, don’t you agree? Our job here is to always recognize great Filipino stores (especially online ones) so we’ve rounded up some of our recommendations: 1. Mommy Treats Especially suitable for mommies to be or mommies with very young children (below 2 years old). We all know that breast milk is beneficial to a baby’s health and development. These treats will help increase mom’s supply… at the … Continue reading →

Will Xend’s New Shipping Rates help Online Businesses or hurt them?

Posted on February 26, 2013 by faye

Flat Rates – Bane or Boon? Xend, one of the favorite courier choices of online businesses, is changing its rate computation starting March 1, 2013 and introducing FLAT shipping rates. In the past, Xend has always based its rates on weights. 0.5 kg packages, the least amount of weight, cost P44, 1 kg 58.00, 1.5kg 75.00, 2kg 81, 2.5kg 99.00, 3kg 103.00, all of which were subject to a 12% VAT. Now, rates will be based on the size of pouch you use. As long as your items fit a large pouch (9×14 inches), shipping cost is 59, while an … Continue reading →

Online Gift Guide#2: Filipino Food Products

Posted on December 20, 2012 by faye

Food is one of the most practical gifts to give this holiday season! For one thing, it’s ideal for people who don’t want extra clutter in their house. A food product would take temporary space in someone’s refrigerator until it is completely devoured but forever remembered (assuming it tasted awesome). You know what would be an even more meaningful gift idea? Buying Filipino-made food products! It’s a great way to support our fellow citizens’ culinary crafts and shout out to the world (or at least to your recipient) that you’re proud to be Filipino. Here are some ideas you can … Continue reading →

Online Gift Guide#1: Novelty Items from Quirks

Posted on December 13, 2012 by faye

Christmas is inching closer and closer. Are you done with your gift shopping? Every year, I tell myself I’d do my shopping MONTHS in advance so that I can step back and relax when the countdown to the holidays begins. I failed for several years but guess what? This year, I actually managed to do just that! My gift list items are all pretty much checked off… and that was since the first week of December. How did I do it? Through the awesome magical world of online shopping! My work has been piling up during the holiday season, but … Continue reading →

Christmas Bazaars in Manila – 2012 List

Posted on November 12, 2012 by faye

Christmas is just around the corner and you know what that means – ’tis the season to go to bazaars! Here is a list of bazaars happening in the metro for buyers and sellers alike. Do you know any other bazaars not mentioned here? Just post a comment below so we can include it asap. Or, post about your bazaar here for free, whether you’re the organizer or a participating merchant. Make sure you include the tag “bazaars” for more exposure! November 16 – 17 November 30 – December 2 Karpos Shopping Fair Mercato Centrale, 34th St. & 8th ave. … Continue reading →

Promoting your Business Online (FB / Twitter)

Posted on July 6, 2012 by faye

If you don’t promote your business online then you’re missing out on a lot of potential traffic. Almost everyone uses the Internet to look for what they want or need. And almost everyone uses the Internet to express themselves and keep in touch with friends (ie. Twitter / Facebook / Pinterest) If you are just getting your feet wet in this vast world of online marketing, here are some general tips to consider: 1. Create your Facebook Page If you’re asking “why” then let me ask you a question, “How many times do you or your friends use Facebook in … Continue reading →

Feature: Shop Nita – Proudly Made in the Philippines

Posted on June 14, 2012 by faye

Nita Clothing, proudly made in the Philippines, started its humble beginnings on Multiply.com back in 2007. Spending little on online marketing strategies (apart from the occasional post on classifieds sites), the team behind this store decided to let their handmade products speak for themselves. And speak they did. Raves about the store’s quality, design, affordability, and limited quantities quickly spread like wildfire. What started out as a small following consisting mostly of common friends grew into a large loyal fanbase, whose individual appetites for fashion continue to be fully satiated by the store’s eclectic product line. Today, apart from continuous … Continue reading →

Bayo apologizes for “What’s your Mix?” ad campaign

Posted on June 8, 2012 by faye

When Bayo launched their “What’s your Mix” ad campaign early this week, the reactions were hardly mixed. Almost unanimously, everyone disliked it, so much so that several people even created memes mocking it, my personal favorite featuring Kuya Germs: Amidst all the flak, Bayo has brought down the campaign and posted an apology, saying they had not intended to be discriminatory: What made this ad campaign such a flop? For one thing, however unintentional it was on their part, it was discriminatory and offensive. The ad copy goes to say that mixing different nationalities with Filipino blood was a “sure … Continue reading →

Let’s talk Business… Your online business!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by faye

We had 2 primary purposes for creating our classifieds site: #1) to be a one-stop shop for all potential clients and #2) to help businesses (esp. SMEs and budding entrepreneurs) to increase their exposure online and ultimately gain more visitors These two purposes go hand in hand – we need to make good on our #2 purpose to go closer and closer to our goal #1. In line with this, we’d like to help you market your business… for free! How? We’ll be: 1) posting an article on our blog about your business 2) mentioning this article on our Facebook … Continue reading →

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