Week 1 ; Power Shift

To be honest, I thought that this module was a hoax. I mean, Introduction to Internet? Only people like my parents should be required to take this class. I thought i knew all about the Internet since, I started using it when I was in primary school. 

This picture came to mind when I saw the name of this module. haha.

However, just after the first class. My mind was kinda blown away by the sheer statistics. Some examples are:

• 167 MILLION people shopped online this year
• 20% of them purchasing stuffs within a social media site
• 40% of twitter users search for products via Twitter
• Lastly, 60% of people said they are willing to post about the product/service online if they get a deal or discount.

Sound effect of mind getting blown. Belt is so cute! (From The Croods)

I am aware that the more and more people are buying/selling stuffs online using blogs and websites. But i definitely was not aware that people are using twitter to search for products! Or maybe because im not one of them. Im usually looking for stuffs via google or a friend's recommendation.

There is definitely a power shift going on. Everything is on the internet now. If you have a shop (selling idk, anything and everything?) but not a website, you're definitely going to lose out. Plus its not that hard to maintain a twitter account, a Facebook account, a Linkedin account, a blog or webpage.. Okay maybe that is a lot but it's gonna give you an edge thats for sure! 

However, im not quite sure if i like this whole shifting onto the internet thing. I still prefer trying on my clothes or shoes first before buying the product and thats a major problem if i were to shop on the internet because looks are deceiving! (Yes, i was disappointed by something i ordered online before ): ) Also, you gotta wait for a few days before the goods come.

Then again, blogshopping allows me to shop in the comfort of my home and PJs, given that im such a sloth. For those who dont get that i mean, I find travelling to Vivo shopping mall far and i stay about 10 stops away from it. It is far.

Arghhh, such is life. Always torn between choices. 

So now, i leave you with Jensen's contemplating face! :D

Till next week.