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Make Money Blogging: Everything Beginners Need to Know to Launch a Successful Blog

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Make Money Blogging When a person plans to start blogging on a regular basis, they can easily become overwhelmed with all of the decisions that need to be made in such a short amount of time. Aside from creating high quality articles that are sought out and well received by its intended audience, bloggers also have to think up domain names, web hosts, themes, plugins -- and that's just barely scratching the surface. The very last thing on most bloggers' minds is making money. As a matter of fact, according to a 2012 survey of 1,000 bloggers performed by Blogging.com, 81% never even make $100 from their blogging. Just so you know, if you're in it for a quick way to make cash, you're definitely in the wrong field. But just because the vast majority don't turn a large profit doesn't mean that it's physically impossible to make money blogging, either. According to that same survey, 17% are able to sustain their lifestyle and/or support their f

Politicians struggling to cut through on social media, experts say

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Social Media While there can be no doubt politicians are becoming more visible on sites like Facebook, Twitter and instagram, social media trend experts have questioned their effectiveness. University of Western Australia associate professor of marketing Paul Harrigan said politicians needed to adapt the way they communicate on social media platforms if they want young people to listen. "I would say that they're treating these two-way channels like traditional one-way channels," he said. "They need to be going out there and try to engage with people and listen to what people are saying — their thoughts, their views, their policies — and then adapting their strategy around that. "But I'm not seeing that happening." Mr Harrigan said often what most parties were doing was taking the same message, sometimes the same advertisement, and simply placing it on Facebook and Twitter.  "It can't be as planned as that," he said. &q

'Britain's vainest man' is BANKRUPT after spending £100k on surgery and celeb lifestyle

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Britain's own Sam Barton Sam Barton, 22, spent the staggering sum over the past four years. The ex-barman - who has based his lifestyle on Joey Essex, a star of ITV's reality show The Only Way Is Essex – has admitted regularly spending thousands of pounds a night on champagne. I never thought of how much anything cost - if I wanted something, I bought it Sam Barton He went into the red after spending a small fortune on plastic surgery including £20,000 on his teeth, £5,000 on cosmetic injections and a                                                                                         further £10,400 on a nose job. Sam, who lives in Four Oaks, Birmingham, also drained his bank accounts with foreign holidays, designer outfits, jewelry and even £1,000 on flashy accessories for his pet cat. Before filing for bankruptcy, Sam - the grandson of Aston Villa's European Cup-winning manager Tony Barton - held 15 credit and store cards and had a large overdraft.

Everything Taylor Swift Has Said About Love

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Taylor Swift just has a way with words, especially when it comes to relationships and romance. And while the singer may be newly single after her recent split from Calvin Harris, her thoughts on all things love ring as true and meaningful as ever. Below, what Swift has said about that four-letter word, from what it's like to fall in love to how she makes relationships work. • "There are no rules when it comes to love. I just try to let love surprise me because you never know who you're going to fall in love with. You never know who's going to come into your life – and for me, when I picture the person I want to end up with, I don't think about what their career is, or what they look like. I picture the feeling I get when I'm with them."– to InStyle in 2011 • "When you are missing someone, time seems to move slower, and when I'm falling in love with someone, time seems to be moving faster."– to Billboard in 2012 Taylor Swift &

Should You Start a Blog?

Hello Fam,  I have been asked many times by many people whether or not to start a blog for financial gain, and so here’s the truth. If you are asking me this question, my answer is going to be an unequivocal NO. No, you should not even contemplate starting a blog if you are on the fence and need to ask someone if it is worth it. If your plan is solely to make money, and not enjoy the act of writing. I clearly think that it is worth it, but here are some things I also know. I make quite a bit of money off of my blog. I do this through advertising, affiliates and sponsored posts, but none of it is easy and it did not start right away. I made my first 100 bucks about 4 months into blogging, and then nothing came in for the next 4 months. It has taken time, hard work and determination to get me to the point where blogging is financially worth it and none of it happened overnight. Financially successful bloggers know what I mean when I say blogging is a way of life. You are ALWAY

Overcoming Organizational Stress

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Best Quote The Nigerian workforce is filled with dissatisfied workers who are unhappy with their jobs. There are myriad of challenges facing modern employees. The worst of these is organizational stress. Many in the workforce hold difficult positions that are worsened by long hours, poor interactions between co-workers, and low pay. Stress can decrease workplace efficiency and lead to declining job satisfaction. The effects of organizational stress are profound. Negative impacts include poor job performance, high staff turnover rates, mistrust of organizational leaders, profit loss, strained relationships, and employee burnout. It is estimated that employee stress costs Nigerian businesses about $300 billion per year. Reducing organizational stress is everyone’s responsibility. We all have a role to play - especially highly visible company owners and managers. The way leaders react to these situations can directly mitigate the unwanted consequences of stress. Communication is a v

FALLING. CHAPTER FIVE PART 1V [FINAL PART]

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Falling                        ***** For example, I have no idea what would happen if I let it slip to the chairman that you literally made this company loose five hundred million dollars(that's the amount am willing to spend by the way) all because we couldn't agree on some very small differences. Did you just say five hundred million dollars?' and you would do that to me?' Basically seven hundred and fifty million dollars but who's counting. And Hey! I never said i was going be proud of it. What do you want from me Tayo? Just a candle light dinner miss. If it's any consolation, I promise to make it boring so you could run home very early. You dont have to say it. I know, am that kind. Just one dinner and your head would be back in business. You promise?. Pinky swell miss...I always keep to my word. Alright!. Jeez, Pick me up by 8. Uhm, I never said anything about today miss, would let you know what date. And you definitely are breath

FALLING--CHAPTER FIVE, PART 3

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Falling.                                                      *** Knock knock, she gently struck the chairman's door with her knuckles; It's Sarah sir. May I come in? Absolutely! Please sit down Sarah. Right this minute, she noticed a tall gentleman standing at the opposite end of the room. Thank goodness. She murmured underneath her breath. This only means he is not planning of trying anything funny. Sarah, like I earlier told you on the phone, please meet Mister Tayo Abiodun. Son of chief Abiodun, the biggest shareholder in this company and owner of CartCare World. Mr Tayo has personally told me he has some amazing ideas he wants to explore. Am placing you in charge to walk him through the necessary risks involved and pick out the best of ideas in order to get started on financially backing them up. Right away sir. She responded swiftly. If you would excuse me Tayo, I have some very important meetings I need to attend immediately. You folks could u

FALLING--CHAPTER FIVE PART 11

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Falling The idea of loosing Mark created an empty pit filled with regret underneath her stomach. The next morning seemed different. Right from the sound of her alarm singing the continuous screeching tone that could bleed one's ears out to the walk in the subway station, something very tempting and special was about happening, She muttered underneath her breath. I can feel it in my bones. It was past ten in the morning and she was busy filing the last batch of documents on her desk when the intercom rang on her desk. That must be the chairman calling. She quickly dashed to the table and grabbed the handle. "Hello Sir. Sarah speaking; Ha Miss Sarah, could you make your way to my office?' There is a client I want you to meet. Alright sir. Am on my way. While replacing the handle to the original position, she couldn't help but think this was the strange feeling she has been having all morning. Hope this is a real client and not just another silly p

Everyday I Wake Up!

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Sad Poetry Everyday i wake up Stare at the mirror And convince myself Never to love again The trauma of one's heart Shattering into a million pieces Is a burden no one should bear. The silent screams of pain Piercing into the very core of my soul Making me bleed profusely Has blackened my heart Thickened my emotions And made me hostile to feelings Not proud of what I have become But you made me so How could you? I loved you deeply I gave up the world for you You were all I cared about Your happiness was my daily job And one I never planned of quitting I guess that wasn't enough Years passed And many more I had planned out Just to be with you Stay by your side Cuddle with you night and day And never leave you wanting But you just couldn't wait. Was I too kind? Was I too romantic and cheesy? Did my affections for you make you sick? Don't you dare answer You have done much harm Anot

Hearts Entwined in Poetry

For many years I felt alone in this small part of the world I’ve called my home Had the ability to rhyme and write But I kept my poems out of sight People down here they see me as tough a pillar of strength when life gets rough They don’t know that when I’ve had enough I hide and write and turn to mush Locked away words to never share Didn’t really think anyone would care Then one fine day I found you here A world of poets, and Diarylanders so rare I posted and was welcomed by Seun AnneMomoh and MissBiba made my day Joanee and Adeh39 urged me on forward Mhizpeaarl and MzMayD caught my attention Two years passed I sort of got bored Then I got involved in the Romance section Scared at first but then started to grin Somehow in there I fit right in Found myself writing more and more Reading other’s diaries,poems and stories I came to adore their words and their hearts their spirit

LETTER TO A CRUSH!!!

Never been subtle in matters of the heart. I have never been subtle in any matter at all. This has brought me out of my comfort zone and has challenged every fibre of my being to spill my heart out. No one forgets the day he/she encounters an angel. And I have no plans to be the first. September 20th 2015 was like any other day. Boredom creeping in from the very first break of sunlight. I should sleep in.just lie down till night fall. No one would miss me. No one cares. At least the previous days were all the same.Thoughts running through my thick skull. But the woven thread of faith has no bounds. The pull she possesses is far greater than any force struggling for attention. Expensive (my nickname by the way), you going help me with a favour.Cried out my eldest sister. I would need you to get down to Ikeja and pick up some household items from the lady I told you about. Not this again. You have a car for crying out loud. Just drive down there and pick this things up. Thi

POEM--BETRAYAL!

I have been struck Deeper than any wound gotten Heart is bleeding Pulse slowly fading This must be a dream One I must wake up from I finally get to read your words And how cruel were they You possibly never meant that I was all your's I lived for you I breath for you Nothing was more precious Than to be called yours truly How could you?" The world is cruel enough Adding yours would be the death of me Please take them back Renounce those harsh words. Tell me it was never you Lie to me Just this once And maybe after

FALLING! CHAPTER FIVE.

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Falling Mark has never been the angry type. Ok. Maybe a little. The occasional siblings rivalry and the sight of people being cheated upon.Those are the only two things thatcould get him to flare up like a caged lion. Those two things could get any sane man to flare up. Lying Back in the cab seat, a million thoughts flooded his mind with so much speed he felt he might pass out. Mark,What have you done?. "I shouldn't have gotten you the job in the first place" why on earth would I have said those words to her.. She surely hates me now. And I bet she would never want to speak to me again. I should have just stayed in the office. Probably would have avoided this whole drama....Jesus...Why can't anyone see the future. Sir, where exactly are you heading? Asked the confused cab man. We have circled this entire neighbourhood five times and am beginning to feel you have no idea where you going.By the way, your bill is eighty dollars. Gas isn't free this days

A Poem To You Miss..

Miss Fraih This is strange I never get goose bumps from just a pic Never been eager to gain approval From a lady I try to hold all cards But not this one You different from the rest You have taken control And I can't get it back My heart skips Just to see you type You care for people Way more than I could If am allowed to dream I imagine you speaking Whispering words only I can hear. Not many people know true talent And fewer could appreciate it. But I do Every bit of you is pure talent You beautiful And smart Caring and calm Traits that are truly hard to come by You think you suck @ making friends?? So not true. You perfect. Am glad I met you. Am glad fate picked me Nothing could be more divine Than me stumbling unto your pic