About Maarten Zijlmans

At the age of 10, it all started with building simple websites. Programs or CMS systems were not available at the time (yet), so all HTML-codes had to be written down with pen en paper. Devious and time-consuming, but a reasonable basis for understanding and writing codes.

HTML websites got exchanged for animated Flash animations. Today, an outdated technology, but at that time, these were the most beautiful sites.

The first digital camera in 2004 was the beginning of my passion for photography. Now a hobby and later as a professional.

Besides the internet, there is a growing interest in marketing. Hence the study Commercial Economics, which will be completed successfully in 2010.

Trender’s first webshop was online!

After an internship at Pauwr, interest for the link between internet and commerce has risen: online marketing. Back then quite unknown but nowadays you cannot imagine a world without it.

The placement at PauwR as a trainee results in a job as an online marketer. During my study part-time, after my study full-time.

In 2008 the first examinations for ‘Google Certified Partner’ were completed.

Since January 2011, the job at PauwR becomes a part-time job again due to the foundation of Trender. The focus at PauwR lies in the attention of several (large) clients. Trender works primarily on projects for a limited group of partners.

The demand for affordable product photos is increasing. Hence the choice of an own photo studio.

In addition to the certification for AdWords, there is now an accreditation earned for Google Analytics.

After having had a great time at PauwR, we have grown from 2 to 14 employees, it was time for the next step. 100% focus on Trender!