@my2cents

Of course, what the almighty igwe didn't divulge (then again, how could he, given his poor grammatical skills - ouch!) is that the "3 visitors per day" is an average, and not the actual.  Perhaps the true SEO don should have asked why the numbers are low.  It turns out, the only advertising I do for the site is on Nairaland so naturally, I expect numbers to be low.  *I will* advertise on Nigerian mass media this year and the numbers will definitely rise.

just checked and its now "2 visitors per day"
guess Nigerian mass media translated into negative advertising

Just kidding o. before u cut off my head abeg!

naijafan:

Cut your head off say wetin happen?

It is quite possible that yes, the advertising didn't have the appropriate effect. Better yet, it could be that the target audience isn't one to patronize the channels I advertised on. Might also be that we would rather prefer community websites that have to do with relationships and sex as opposed to what could help us all develop. Who knows? As they say, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I thought it was a good idea, but I guess not. Even Seun, if you've read his bio, started various online ventures before he stumbled upon the success that NL is.

My consolation is that there are at least 150+ members all of whom get a monthly newsletter with tips to succeed in web dev, many have written to tell me that they are getting calls/emails from people who got their information from the WOA website (whether they have actually closed deals is another matter. I am yet to inquire about such) and most importantly, I have met (albeit virtually) a lot of smart and dedicated web developers many of whom, Lord willing, I will work with in one capacity or the other.

As far as WOA goes, I will keep looking at the glass half-filled. Even if the site gets 0 visitors a day, I will still keep it up. I think it is worth it, even if, assuming it were a business, I were losing money.

There, I cut off your head and left a little piece dangling so your head doesn't fall off. How does it feel?

my2cents:

many have written to tell me that they are getting calls/emails from people who got their information from the WOA website (whether they have actually closed deals is another matter. I am yet to inquire about such)

I got a client through WOA and met a couple of web developer through the site including seun (webthinkers.net)

my2cent need to take nairaland easy o, guys here are always looking for mistakes in everything you post so just ignore them man
This section is one of the sections of nairaland where you get ppl posting words like

nigerian just need to wake up

that is the problem with nigerians

that website is crap (when you ask for reviews, even when the only hosting company they have is 127.0.0.1)

even when your site is number 1 on your chosen keyword, they show you how many hits you get per day


see, i no fit shout o

@webdezzi

All i wanted to proof was that anyone can easily rank for any stupid key phrase like my2cents did, sorry i can't provide you with any URLs of my money making websites because i don't want playa haters to trespass in my niches.

@my2cents

Wetin dey worry you self, becos u dey yankee na im make u dey feel, u just dey blab and yab anybody anyhow, make u hold ur fire o!

@nairalanders

Pls read this whole thread and see who the real trouble maker is, i just made an observation and suddenly my2cents tried suffocating me like Obasanjo did Atiku.

P.S I didn't post much since then cause i've been busy on some web projects lately. For those who really want to build and profit from their website look out tomorrow for a free series of tutorials on how to start a profitable website or blog.

my2cents:

naijafan:

My consolation is that there are at least 150+ members all of whom get a monthly newsletter with tips to succeed in web dev, many have written to tell me that they are getting calls/emails from people who got their information from the WOA website (whether they have actually closed deals is another matter.  I am yet to inquire about such) and most importantly, I have met (albeit virtually) a lot of smart and dedicated web developers many of whom, Lord willing, I will work with in one capacity or the other.

i called up two php dudes from webmasters of africa for an interview where i work as well. nothing do you. if there's some form of interaction built into the site, it would keep its registered members coming back.

webdezzi:

my2cent need to take nairaland easy o, guys here are always looking for mistakes in everything you post so just ignore them man
even when your site is number 1 on your chosen keyword, they show you how many hits you get per day

sorry sir, but i was just pointing something out on a very light note.

igwe4life:

@webdezzi

All i wanted to proof was that anyone can easily rank for any stupid key phrase like my2cents did, sorry i can't provide you with any URLs of my money making websites because i don't want playa haters to trespass in my niches.

GUY, shut up!

igwe4life:

@my2cents

Wetin dey worry you self, because u dey yankee na im make u dey feel, u just dey blab and yab anybody anyhow, make u hold your fire o!

Do i sense inferiority complex in the air

igwe4life:

@nairalanders

Please read this whole thread and see who the real trouble maker is, i just made an observation and suddenly my2cents tried suffocating me like Obasanjo did Atiku.

P.S I didn't post much since then cause i've been busy on some web projects lately. For those who really want to build and profit from their website look out tomorrow for a free series of tutorials on how to start a profitable website or blog.

only toublemakers shout.

Igwe said:

@my2cents

Wetin dey worry you self, because u dey yankee na im make u dey feel, u just dey blab and yab anybody anyhow, make u hold your fire o!

webdezzi said:

I got a client through WOA and met a couple of web developer through the site including seun (webthinkers.net)

my2cent need to take nairaland easy o, guys here are always looking for mistakes in everything you post so just ignore them man

Thanks man. I will add your testimonial to the growing list and will try to keep my mouth shut with respect to trouble makers.

naijafan said:

i called up two php dudes from webmasters of africa for an interview where i work as well. nothing do you. if there's some form of interaction built into the site, it would keep its registered members coming back.

Yeah, the lack of interaction is where I took my eye off the ball. I have been thinking about opening up the source code to others so they can muck around with it and make the site better as I have too busy of late. Truth be told, WOA is my first PHP site and so I was focused more on learning PHP as opposed to offering features. I will note this for future projects (Igwe, see how constructive naijafan's comments are? )

naijafan also said:

Do i sense inferiority complex in the air Huh

I hereby second naijafan. Enough said.

Lastly don't you think the photo on your Nairaland profile ought to be changed its kind of of reminding me of a typical disclaimer photo in Daily Newspapers

ROLMAO!!!
Igwwwweeeee!!! I no tell you about that photo?

tundewoods:


Lastly don't you think the photo on your Nairaland profile ought to be changed its kind of of reminding me of a typical disclaimer photo in Daily Newspapers  

tundewoods:



Lastly don't you think the photo on your Nairaland profile ought to be changed its kind of of reminding me of a typical disclaimer photo in Daily Newspapers

Pls get the latest Mortal kombat Armageddon, old man

how can i not see ur numerous blog site?

Y'all should stop all this pointless bickering and navel gazing. Persistent verbal assault and battle of wits will not take Nigerian/African webmasters anywhere. Think about those just coming up, how can you encourage them? What about the intermediate guys, how can you help them to become experts?

Let's all try and do something for the Nigerian webmaster (this is [i]Naira[/i]land right?)

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