While the most wired place on Earth is planning to go against anonymity on the Internet, it is an unavoidable question asking if it is right or wrong.
Many believe that the attempt of the South Korea's government will fail.
On one end, the growth in Internet access brought online also the worst.
Seoul plans to introduce internet etiquette and ethics lessons in schools.
But the question is: can you control the Internet with a police like authority?
British MPs are already heading toward a similar solution. Members of the Commons select committee for culture, media and sport, which has made the case for centralising controls, say they want "a tighter form of self-regulation, under which the industry would speedily establish a self-regulatory body".
South Korea is doing much more. Not only will all sites that publish news be liable to the same restrictions as newspapers, TV and radio, they will be answerable to a government regulatory body - the Korean Communications Standards Commission.
The rules extend beyond websites to individuals. All forum and chatroom users will be required to make verifiable real-name registrations, while internet companies will have to make their search algorithms public to improve "transparency".
Most controversial of all, the commission will be given powers to suspend the publication of articles accused of being fraudulent or slanderous, for a minimum of 30 days. During this period the commission will then decide if an article that has been temporarily deleted or flagged should be removed permanently.
This decided on paper, it still has to be done.
Is the government able and willing to pay the thousands more people to staff the commission?
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Happiness is in enjoying everyday's life
The true challenge of technology is how to get the most out of it without letting it overwhelm us. How to keep things simple but powerful. How to master technology without letting it become our master.
Here are some tips how to:
Focus on the essential. It’s important to take some time to think about what’s essential to your tech work (and play). What do you really need? What gives you the most benefit for your time? What’s not so essential? What takes up a lot of time without making much of an impact?
Do one thing at a time. I know. This is super hard when it comes to tech. Browser’s on, a dozen tabs open at once, switching between reading and email and work and IM and Twitter … we live in a multitasking world. But it doesn’t have to be this way. While there’s nothing wrong with having multiple tabs open, it can be very helpful to focus on one task at a time.
Have periods of disconnectedness. While I do most of my work online, I find it extremely useful (and calming) to close my browser and just work offline for awhile.
Don’t live in your inbox. Email is everything to many people. It’s communication, it’s a task list, it’s where you do your work, it’s your organization system. But if you work from your inbox, you are constantly being interrupted by new messages.
Schedule your IM time. If IM is important to your work, then schedule IM meetings, or have certain times of the day when you’re available for IM and tell your colleagues and friends about it. And have it for a limited amount of time and then end it.
Set limits on what you do. For example, check email just twice a day. Write emails of only 5 sentences or less.
Liberally taken by Zenhabits
I guess the secret is not in imposing limits, it is enjoying what you do.
Your life is yours, your day is yours, all the rest is just technology.
Here are some tips how to:
Focus on the essential. It’s important to take some time to think about what’s essential to your tech work (and play). What do you really need? What gives you the most benefit for your time? What’s not so essential? What takes up a lot of time without making much of an impact?
Do one thing at a time. I know. This is super hard when it comes to tech. Browser’s on, a dozen tabs open at once, switching between reading and email and work and IM and Twitter … we live in a multitasking world. But it doesn’t have to be this way. While there’s nothing wrong with having multiple tabs open, it can be very helpful to focus on one task at a time.
Have periods of disconnectedness. While I do most of my work online, I find it extremely useful (and calming) to close my browser and just work offline for awhile.
Don’t live in your inbox. Email is everything to many people. It’s communication, it’s a task list, it’s where you do your work, it’s your organization system. But if you work from your inbox, you are constantly being interrupted by new messages.
Schedule your IM time. If IM is important to your work, then schedule IM meetings, or have certain times of the day when you’re available for IM and tell your colleagues and friends about it. And have it for a limited amount of time and then end it.
Set limits on what you do. For example, check email just twice a day. Write emails of only 5 sentences or less.
Liberally taken by Zenhabits
I guess the secret is not in imposing limits, it is enjoying what you do.
Your life is yours, your day is yours, all the rest is just technology.
Tips To Make New Customers
It is clear that the serious and successful entrepreneurs of today, focuse their business on the customers. Whatever the approach may be, it is still the way to propose your product to the audience that will be purchasing it. The better you are in proposing or marketing, the more successful you are going to be. And it stands to reason that the more customers you have, the better!
But how do you get more customers? What does the word key customer mean? A key customer is somebody who will bring other customers. In every business, 20% of your customers can bring 80% of other customers. Most companies have customers who are more than essential to the success of their business, it is knowing them and treating them in the special way they deserve, that can make a success of your business. It just needs to be coordinated and developed and there are companies that can help you with that!
First, they will identify your resources, then cultivating existing relationships across accounts. Then they will provide training to sales reps, frontline staff and others, in building relationship channels to service those accounts. Web development, search engine optimization, social media, video production and design are also key ways to get key customers. That is what Heather is working at with her skilled team at Whale Communications Ltd. One of her recent successes is a segment on her site called Sonar Moment. Pacific Northwest based CEOs started the New Year with exclusive online interviews, telling their stories about leadership and business approaches. It is very worthwhile to check out these segments which are being produced at monthly intervals. Very interesting to me, was the interview with Q5 Innovations Founder and CEO, Sage Baker. She says that you can build businesses that make the world a better place, but you can also focus on making money at the same time, and not have to apologize for that. I thought that was pretty profound. Being non-traditional can help to understand social interactions, as much as providing products to view can help to sell them.
The key to success is focusing on your products as well as on your customers. Especially those key customers that can be reached with a business model built on commercializing innovative technology products.
But how do you get more customers? What does the word key customer mean? A key customer is somebody who will bring other customers. In every business, 20% of your customers can bring 80% of other customers. Most companies have customers who are more than essential to the success of their business, it is knowing them and treating them in the special way they deserve, that can make a success of your business. It just needs to be coordinated and developed and there are companies that can help you with that!
First, they will identify your resources, then cultivating existing relationships across accounts. Then they will provide training to sales reps, frontline staff and others, in building relationship channels to service those accounts. Web development, search engine optimization, social media, video production and design are also key ways to get key customers. That is what Heather is working at with her skilled team at Whale Communications Ltd. One of her recent successes is a segment on her site called Sonar Moment. Pacific Northwest based CEOs started the New Year with exclusive online interviews, telling their stories about leadership and business approaches. It is very worthwhile to check out these segments which are being produced at monthly intervals. Very interesting to me, was the interview with Q5 Innovations Founder and CEO, Sage Baker. She says that you can build businesses that make the world a better place, but you can also focus on making money at the same time, and not have to apologize for that. I thought that was pretty profound. Being non-traditional can help to understand social interactions, as much as providing products to view can help to sell them.
The key to success is focusing on your products as well as on your customers. Especially those key customers that can be reached with a business model built on commercializing innovative technology products.
Their Business Is Your Success
The eternal mystery of marketing is that it always works (when done properly) and it is essential, especially in periods of a stagnating economy. What usually doesn’t work is the DIY kind.
Why waist chances and opportunities (not to mention time) just to save a few bucks? In principle it is the best investment you can make right now. Not only is it a matter of saving your business and your income, it is also a way to improve your revenues and build a solid future. But how?
First step: Measure your Return on Investment, and Increase Revenue.
How? By looking for the best Experiential Marketing Companies! THEIR BUSINESS is your success. They help their customers to better understand their business needs and to see the right path to reach their goals. It is not enough to do the right marketing campaigns, it is also necessary to follow them step by step, in order to see what can be improved, to maximize results.
Experiential Marketing Companies captivate and inspire consumers. Their main strategy consists of:
consumer targeting
event planning
program management
field management.
They have the knowledge, experience and technological savvy to develop tailored programs for any client or environment and deliver sustainable ROI.
Experiential Marketing means Event Marketing, Live Marketing or Sponsorship Activation. With product sampling, mobile tours, acquisition programs, street teams, demonstrations they can bring new life to your business. They pride themselves in having some of the largest Financial Institutions in the world as their clientele, and if they were able to satisfy them, they will be able to help you to reach the success you want.
The secret is transcending the limitations of traditional marketing, targeting the consumers and captivating them. If you are able to create a unique brand experience, consumers remember, and they are yours.
If you still do not believe this, you can Check it out further and see for yourself the results you can experience.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
What is Social Media?
Social Media is the democratization of information, transforming people from content readers into content publishers.
It is the shift from a broadcast mechanism to a many-to-many model, rooted in conversations between authors, people, and peers.
Social media uses the “wisdom of crowds” to connect information in a collaborative manner.
Social media can take many different forms, including Internet forums, message boards, weblogs,wikis, podcasts,pictures, and video.
It is also the perfect way for what goes under the name "word of mouth"
Which is what companies who sell Social media packages are aiming to, for increasing customers and sales.
Social media is made up of user-driven websites that are usually centered around a specific focus (Digg = news) or feature (del.icio.us = bookmarking).
Sometimes, the community itself is the main attraction (Facebook and Myspace = networking).
Apart from the proverbial purpose of getting traffic and attention for your website, Social media marketing also involves the process of promoting and spreading ideas and products among targeted audiences.
Social Media marketing can also be used as a calculated tactic to nurture feelings or goodwill towards a specific event/website or business.
Social media marketing is not merely about hitting the frontpage of Digg or any other social news website, it can be also a strategic and methodical process to establish your influence, reputation and brand within communities of potential customers, readers or supporters. If you are particularly fond of this new way of communication, you can also use your skill and passion to become a Social media reseller. How?
Finding the right company that will use your special skills.
It is the shift from a broadcast mechanism to a many-to-many model, rooted in conversations between authors, people, and peers.
Social media uses the “wisdom of crowds” to connect information in a collaborative manner.
Social media can take many different forms, including Internet forums, message boards, weblogs,wikis, podcasts,pictures, and video.
It is also the perfect way for what goes under the name "word of mouth"
Which is what companies who sell Social media packages are aiming to, for increasing customers and sales.
Social media is made up of user-driven websites that are usually centered around a specific focus (Digg = news) or feature (del.icio.us = bookmarking).
Sometimes, the community itself is the main attraction (Facebook and Myspace = networking).
Apart from the proverbial purpose of getting traffic and attention for your website, Social media marketing also involves the process of promoting and spreading ideas and products among targeted audiences.
Social Media marketing can also be used as a calculated tactic to nurture feelings or goodwill towards a specific event/website or business.
Social media marketing is not merely about hitting the frontpage of Digg or any other social news website, it can be also a strategic and methodical process to establish your influence, reputation and brand within communities of potential customers, readers or supporters. If you are particularly fond of this new way of communication, you can also use your skill and passion to become a Social media reseller. How?
Finding the right company that will use your special skills.
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