Five Ways to Transform Philippines into a First-World Country through the Internet and Information Technology

The World is Flat.

Not to misinterpret the common knowledge of the world that the world is indeed spherical in nature that countless explorers have risked their lives to prove it to the world, thus contributing greatly to the world of navigation as we see today.

No, the world is flat in a different sense. In this generation, the e-generation, has made it possible. There is now equality in the playing field of e-commerce. The Internet Technology is now within the reach of rich and poor alike, giving both the chance to exploit it's potential.

There are almost no barriers in separating the what the rich and poor today enjoy in the internet world. Both could get almost the same entertainment that each receives at almost no cost at all. From webstreaming from video streaming websites such as www.youtube.com and downloading movies and music from download search engines, anything is within the reach of the consumers today. Also, socialization with other people from various parts of the world is now possible thanks to social networking sites like www.Friendster.com ,www.blogger.com, www.multiply.com, www.facebook.com, and www.myspace.com, giving interenet users, Rich or Poor, expose their creativity and personality in creating and mingling with the other "netizens" in this world.

So, given those facts, how do you think is it possible that the Philippines, a Third-World developing country in South-East Asia, transform itself into a First World Country?

Well, "The Answer", starts with a simple stroke on the keyboard.

Filipinos are genuinely smart, creative, innovative, and hardworking. And with those characteristics anything is possible as long as we could set our minds into it. The world of Marketing has already changed, its not about itself anymore, it's about reaching out to the consumers, exposing itself to the consumers in hopes of getting remembered by them. It's not enough to just sell, building of consumer loyalty is a must too.

There are various ways to exploit the power of the world wide web. All one needs is the power and desire to do what it takes to win. Heres 5 points to know and have in order to boost up the Philippines into that number one spot it deserves.

1. One of which is utilizing that entrepreneurial spirit each and everyone of has have. If we could sell something, then sell it, whether it be goods or services or even information. If we could sell it or make use of it to generate income then so much the better. But how will we go around and tell the consumers that we exist and that we have something interesting to show them? Well one could do is to utilize the power of the Social Networking Websites present today. By utilizing the power of these websites, which gives access to virtually millions of people from various parts of the world. One example is in creating your own website. Make it as enticing as possible to the potential consumers, and since these sites are user friendly, one does not need to be a webmaster guru to build a magnificent website,. Just a dose of creativity will do. After which go and engage your websites into those social websites and do some creative posts, and endorsements and poof! your on your way into getting webtraffic and the exposure you need to make known your product in the market. And most importantly, this form advertisement is free, so no need to worry too much about the money.

2. Another is to utilize their skills and talents into good use. A lot of Companies are engaging themselves into outsourcing their other departments to other countries. The recent employment boom for callcenter agents, medical transcriptionist,bloggers, advertisers, and business plan makers proves it.. And due to the nature of the Filipino's being fluent English speakers and writers and quick learners, not to mention polite and hardworkers, Most countries favor us over others, and that is something that we should take advantage of.Use your skills to your advantage.

3. Education is another key point in transforming our motherland into a First World Country. Information is key to the cutthroat competition dominant in the world today. And information is the best weapon anyone could have in order to compete in this society. Information technology has become a MUST in this competitive age and you must arm your self with it. If the knowledge that you seek is not that easily available, then don't just give up and keep looking for it. Engaging yourself with a mentor is highly recommendable, and of course finishing school is a definite plus too. But if you haven't then don't lose hope, a lot of people have been successful business men even though they have been drop outs like Bill Gates. What really matters is that you gain knowledge and skills in order to pursue what your dreams. Make use of the technology available to you and use it to its maximum potential and you'll soon be on your way to the top.

4. Of course one another is to go and look for various business opportunities. One could go and create a website and post blogs, reviews, merchandise selling, and basically anything under the sun, and then go seek advertising support such as Adsense and payperclick to name a few. Just ensure that your website is interesting and fun enough to cause sufficient web traffic and then your on your way into earning those cold hard bucks you want. Advertisements in your website earns you money because by your website they earn through their exposure from you and your web viewers, and thus in return they pay you for letting them be advertised there and for every person who clicks on their banner ads. Just think of it. Supposing a particular banner ad pays you $1 dollar per click, and you have 1 million viewers in your website. Do the math.

5. and lastly, one shouldn't hope to much into getting help by other people, they could only take you as far they could, but the only person who could cross the borders to success would entirely be up to you. Be self-employed, utilize the one, two, three, and four and create number five. Be your own Master. No one has risen above the ranks without taking the risk and being their own boss. Create your own business, utilize what you have learned and put it into practical use, engage yourself legal business opportunities and of course, put more back into what you do and work smart. Use the power that has been given to you, the power of yourself, and No matter what hindrances or roadblocks you encounter don't give up, no matter what happens. Only push forward, solve what needs to be solved and go make those millions.

Because whatever we are, we are; and that whatever we can do, we can do. And this my friend, is something we definitely can do.