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Business / Re: I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 10:52pm On Jun 19, 2016 |
DeCranium: Sharing all you know positions you as the go-to expert and makes people always come back to you for more. Clients cannot do it themselves because (1) they don't have the time, or (2) they feel you're still more knowledgeable than they are and it's best they hire you, or (3) they're too lazy. 2 Likes |
Business / Re: I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 10:49pm On Jun 19, 2016 |
sanny18: Start writing! 1 Like |
Business / Re: I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 10:01pm On Jun 14, 2016 |
lastbaff: They come to me on my site and from the sites I guest post on. These two methods have worked well for other rockstar Nigerian freelancers like Bamidele Onibalusi and Victor Ijidola. |
Business / Re: I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 9:59pm On Jun 14, 2016 |
abbey621: 1. Their marketing manager would be out of job if he discloses he outsourced all the smart work the company thinks he did. 2. Two employees and 30+ freelancers 3. LOL. Have you seen how "plain" kottongrammer.com looks? The site makes $7m EVERY YEAR. |
Business / Re: I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 9:37pm On Jun 14, 2016 |
wahabian: Do some side hustlings. |
Business / Re: I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 9:36pm On Jun 14, 2016 |
Doskit: Just start writing, that's the only way to overcome your fears. I used to have phobia too. 1 Like |
Business / Re: I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 9:34pm On Jun 14, 2016 |
autofreak2020: 1. From what you've typed, I like to think you write well. You just need to give more contests a shot. 2. See some here: http://naijawriterscoach.com/category/winning-entries/ 3. DailyWritingTips.com; "Elements of Style" by William Strunk (you can download it for free online); my free book, "Your Right To Write," etc. |
Business / Re: I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 9:23pm On Jun 14, 2016 |
neoshaklum: I diversify everything: clients, marketing channels, offerings, profit model, everything. That way, when an aspect isn't working well, some others are there to fall back on. I recommend "Choose Yourself" by James Altucher. That has to be the best business book I ever read. |
Business / Re: I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 5:29am On Jun 14, 2016 |
wahabian: Thanks bro, we all can do that more. 1 Like |
Business / Re: I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 5:27am On Jun 14, 2016 |
Kaykaymil: Better to use our contact form so the right member on my team can handle it. 1 Like 1 Share |
Business / Re: I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 5:26am On Jun 14, 2016 |
NewSheriff: Payment processors. Most of them don't open their doors to Nigerians. I had to settle for some which do, like Payoneer and 2CheckOut. |
Business / Re: I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 5:20am On Jun 14, 2016 |
ash1akintola: You need to find a market where people spend. Even if your poetry blog goes popular, are people willing to spend in that niche? If you read my Forbes piece, I had to do that at a point. |
Business / Re: I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 5:18am On Jun 14, 2016 |
U09ce: It's easy to start writing. Step 1: Decide you want to start. Step 2: Sit. Step 3: Start writing. I'm not into poetry, but the good thing is everything you'll ever need to learn about it is available for free online. Just ask Google for relevant blogs and then start reading them daily. 1 Like |
Business / Re: I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 5:15am On Jun 14, 2016 |
DeCranium: Digital marketing is a broad term covering all forms of attracting, engaging and converting users on the Internet to paying clients. What we do is only a subset of digital marketing: content marketing. I've been learning all I can since I started writing online several years ago, regularly reading industry-leading blogs majorly. I still do. There are many ways to establish your expertise: maintain a blog with regular quality content, guest post on reputable sites and network with already established bloggers and marketers who can give you intros. |
Business / Re: I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 6:47pm On Jun 13, 2016 |
Kaykaymil: That's because my primary market is the U.S., UK, Canada and Australia. That said, the lowest budget on our contact form is "Under $2,500" meaning we work with even the "small guys" |
Business / Re: I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 6:35pm On Jun 13, 2016 |
DrOladipo: That's exactly the purpose of this thread. |
Business / Re: I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 6:33pm On Jun 13, 2016 |
PureWays: Thanks! |
Business / I Just Got Published On Forbes. Ask Me Anything! by Oxygenmat(m): 4:33pm On Jun 11, 2016 |
Hello everyone, I am Abdullahi Muhammed, the founder and CEO of Oxygenmat.net, a content marketing company. I just got published on Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/under30network/2016/06/07/from-5-to-6-figures-how-my-pivot-paid-off/ I’m a Nigerian and have always lived in Nigeria. I was born in a rural community, had a traumatic childhood and started writing on my Nokia 6080 phone (because that was the only tech gadget I had) some 7 years ago. Fast-forward to today, I’m the CEO of a company that’s hit 6 figures U.S. dollars in its first year. My company has worked on the marketing campaigns of companies like GetResponse, Hostgator, Shopify, Gumtree and Arvixe. I and my company have also been featured on: Entrepreneur Magazine: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/274450 Inc. Magazine: www.inc.com/aj-agrawal/how-this-entrepreneur-improvised-his-way-to-success.html The Huffington Post: www.huffingtonpost.com/christina-scribner/against-all-odds-entrepre_b_10115176.html World Economic Forum: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2015/10/4-ways-big-data-can-improve-your-business Not trying to sell you anything or telling you all these to brag. I’m creating this post in the hope that some of you may be inspired and know that it's possible to be Nigerian, live in Nigeria and use creativity and hard work to make a difference right here in Nigeria (or even globally). Nothing extraordinary about me. I’m just an ordinary guy always looking to make a difference in extraordinary ways. I’ve answered some of the most common questions I get asked in the above links when the publications interviewed me. But if you’ve got any other questions not already covered, feel free to ask. I’ll do my best to answer them. 7 Likes 1 Share
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Business / Re: Nigerian Blogger Gets Published On Forbes Magazine by Oxygenmat(m): 2:10am On Jun 11, 2016 |
I'm the said Nigerian writer published on Forbes. I think the OP posted a wrong link. The correct one is http://www.forbes.com/sites/under30network/2016/06/07/from-5-to-6-figures-how-my-pivot-paid-off/#6c19a19756d5 OP, I don't know you but thanks so much for sharing the news doyinisaac: |
Webmasters / Re: Welcome To Nairaland Bloggers Family. by Oxygenmat(m): 11:27pm On Jun 09, 2015 |
You can check out my latest post here if you're new to blogging: http://howtostartablogonline.net/blogg |
Webmasters / Re: Set Up Wordpress And Joomla For Free (hosting Free) by Oxygenmat(m): 12:29am On Jun 02, 2015 |
Check out this blogging tip: http://www.instructables.com/member/oxygenmat111/ |
Webmasters / Re: Learn Web Design LIVE On Nairaland!!! by Oxygenmat(m): 9:05am On Apr 30, 2015 |
And for those who simply want to create their website with a Content Management System (CMS), I have a detailed guide here: http://naijawriterscoach.com/set-up-a-blog The pros of using a CMS is that it is easy, fast and highly customizable. You'll largely relate with it similar to how you relate with your MS Word: point, click and save. 1 Like |
Webmasters / Re: What Makes A Good Blog - 5 Things You Should Know by Oxygenmat(m): 8:18am On Apr 25, 2015 |
In addition, a blogger should have a clear-cut reason for his blog right before he starts it. It's silly to start a blog because everyone else blogs. You can see 34 reasons to blog here: http://howtostartablogonline.net/why-blog |
Literature / Free To Enter: My Dream Blog Writing Contest 2015 by Oxygenmat(m): 3:20pm On Feb 20, 2015 |
Do you have a blog? Or would you love to start one soon? Then tell us why you started your blog or why you would love to start a blog, and you could win one of our amazing prizes. My Dream Blog Writing Contest by HowToStartABlogOnline.net is open to anyone of any age and nationality. There are 2 topics and you’re to write on only one: 1. “Why I started my blog” (write on this if you already have a blog) 2. “Why I would love to start a blog” (write on this if you don’t have a blog yet) All entries MUST quote at least one sentence from this article: 29 Reasons Everyone Should Blog: http://howtostartablogonline.net/why-blog In responding to the contest question, you can provide just one reason or many reasons. The choice is yours. Seriously, let your imagination take over. Write the piece you want. Just make sure you read the above article on 29 reasons to start a blog and quote at least one sentence from it. You’re welcome to agree with or disagree with the quoted sentence from the article. Here are the prizes you could win… First place: A self-hosted WordPress blog with a premium theme and professional design (value: $354) Second place: A self-hosted WordPress blog (value: $137) Third place: Honourable mention More details here: http://howtostartablogonline.net/my-dream-blog-writing-contest-2015/
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Webmasters / How To Start A Blog: A Step-by-step Guide by Oxygenmat(m): 6:23pm On Dec 07, 2014 |
Hi everyone. So... I just started a new project: teaching people how to create a blog, and I'm doing it for free. I've been online for years, and I know starting a blog can be confusing for many. In fact, "how to start a blog" is one of the most common questions I get asked. I've been teaching people how to start a blog since last year but the beneficiaries have been largely Nigerians. Now I'm taking it global. So, whether you’re 15 or 75, and whether you’re in the U.S. or South Africa, you too CAN, and SHOULD, start a blog. A simple guide on WHY and HOW is here: http://howtostartablogonline.net I'll appreciate any feedback you have. And please feel free to share it with your friends if you like it.
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Science/Technology / How Much Is LG Plasma TV 32 Inches? by Oxygenmat(m): 2:32pm On Nov 24, 2013 |
Hi everyone, Please I would appreciate it if someone can tell me reliably how much an LG Plasma TV of 32 inches is sold. Thanks in advance. |
Technology Market / How Much Is LG Plasma TV 32 Inches? by Oxygenmat(m): 2:20pm On Nov 24, 2013 |
Hi everyone, Please I would appreciate it if someone can tell me reliably how much an LG Plasma TV of 32 inches is sold. Thanks in advance. |
Literature / UBA Foundation Secondary School Essay Competition, 2013 by Oxygenmat(m): 9:07am On Sep 24, 2013 |
This is to inform the general public and especially, all secondary school students in Nigeria that the United Bank for Africa (UBA) 2013 edition of the National Essay Competition is out. Winners will get educational grants to study in any African University of their choice. The topic is “How reading has impacted my knowledge”. The first, second and third prize winners will receive N1,000,000.00, N750,000.00 and N500,000.00 in educational grants respectively. The deadline is November 1st, 2013. Read more: http://naijawriterscoach.com/2013-uba-foundation-essay-competition/ |
Education / UBA Foundation Secondary School Essay Competition, 2013 by Oxygenmat(m): 9:01am On Sep 24, 2013 |
This is to inform the general public and especially, all secondary school students in Nigeria that the United Bank for Africa (UBA) 2013 edition of the National Essay Competition is out. Winners will get educational grants to study in any African University of their choice. The topic is “How reading has impacted my knowledge”. The first, second and third prize winners will receive N1,000,000.00, N750,000.00 and N500,000.00 in educational grants respectively. The deadline is November 1st, 2013. Read more: http://naijawriterscoach.com/2013-uba-foundation-essay-competition/ |
Career / UBA Foundation Secondary School Essay Competition, 2013 by Oxygenmat(m): 8:55am On Sep 24, 2013 |
This is to inform the general public and especially, all secondary school students in Nigeria that the United Bank for Africa (UBA) 2013 edition of the National Essay Competition is out. Winners will get educational grants to study in any African University of their choice. The topic is “How reading has impacted my knowledge”. The first, second and third prize winners will receive N1,000,000.00, N750,000.00 and N500,000.00 in educational grants respectively. The deadline is November 1st, 2013. Read more: http://naijawriterscoach.com/2013-uba-foundation-essay-competition/ |
Education / Why A Nigerian Debate Is Dangerous by Oxygenmat(m): 4:20pm On Aug 22, 2013 |
By: Muhammed Abdullahi Tosin* If you’re observant, you’d have noticed that hardly does any debate or divergence of opinions between Nigerians occur on social media or in the blogosphere these days without it turning into a tug of torrent abuses and personality assassination. Too many times, the comments on internet news sites and threads on forums veer away from being constructive, intellectual and solution-oriented debates into festivals of insults and blame-sharing exercises. If you’re wondering what I’m talking about, head on to Sahara Reporters or Nairaland and see for yourself. And even many other Nigerian internet media at that. Few days ago, a reader (whose Facebook profile says he’s a General Manager at a firm) commented on a news item about General Al-Mustapha on The Vanguard. He said Al-Mustapha deserves to be free, having wasted away in custody for more than a decade. Then another reader dropped a sledge hammer on his skull: “Gutagi, first of all I want to know who made you a manager of a company, before you open your stinking mouth and say a killer is a free man. It means you need to examined your brain. Mad man.” In the first week of this year, a friend wrote a reflection on the effects of the fuel subsidy removal one year after and published it on Sahara Reporters. As usual, the comments were divergent: some critical, others complimentary. One thing most of them shared in common was unwarranted insults and curses. For instance, one comment was, “You’re an enemy of GEJ, stop writing foolish, amoebic, anti-progress, purposeless and subject matter-less articles.” My friend told me he was unhappy about it. My response shocked him more. “I was expecting this,” I told him. “If you don’t want your personality dragged into the mud and smeared, you don’t express your views to Nigerian netizens.” I’m not spiteful of Nigerians. I’m one of them. But the ugly trend has become so commonplace and consistent that it has lost its ability to appall us. We also read comments on pieces published on Aljazeera, New York Times and BBC. Many issues generate divergent views there too, but submissions are mostly intellectual responses, made with respect – or at least tolerance – for others’ views. As it turns out, others’ opinions can be respected or condoned elsewhere. Not in Nigeria. We are too intolerant, too arrogant to appreciate dissenting views. If you post frequently on Facebook also, you know too well what I’m talking about. If you don’t, go check the Facebook page of public figures like Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and see how uncouth and disappointing the comments on most posts are. Is this how we hope to foster national integration? Is this how we hope to live by our motto of “Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress”? This ugly trend is the rule rather than the exception on issues having the slightest connection with religion or ethnicity. The gory pictures left by the debates on Late Prof. Achebe’s There Was A Country and the proposed amendment by the Senate of section 29(4)(b) of the 1999 Constitution are still vivid in our minds. But granted that religion and ethnicity in Nigeria are potent kegs of gunpowder at which one should never attempt a shot, it’s disheartening that even debates on issues that damnify us in common like fuel subsidy removal, poverty and unemployment also most often degenerate into verbal feuds. I think part of the problem is that the internet allows for discussants to appear faceless. So we abuse this to mean we can be rude to and blackmail anyone and get away with it. We respond to submissions by even professors and respected community leaders that we dare not stand before and look in the face, with phrases like “You’re an idiot!” “You don’t belong to this century!” “You’re a shameless old bitch” simply because we’re covered by the screen of our PC or mobile device. This is unfortunate. It’s not a way to live. God knows best why He created us to be different. Cultures and worldviews are bound to clash, leaving us shocked – sometimes disillusioned to the marrow. But that’s part of the beauty of heterogeneity, the very basis of human beings. God forbid that we should all always look alike, think the same and hold the same views. The world would be all too boring and monotonous. And when two people always agree on issues, one of them isn’t important. Begging issues and attacking persons is just disgusting and uncivilized. Almost everyone has been guilty of this, however little. The Internet has done us a great good – affording everyone a fair opportunity to be heard anywhere as much as a Harvard Professor. We should appreciate this and learn: that we can disagree and still be friends. Insulting others does no one any good. It only injures the feelings of others and attracts counter attacks. Worst still, the points being passed across, however noble, would end up in the thin air as no one likes to listen to insolent people. This is a big challenge for us all. Our strength as a nation is in appreciating and maximizing our diversity – harnessing our different potentials, values and resources to improve the lots of all. We can choose to efface the menace now and engender mutual respect and national integration – or choose to make it our culture and be consumed by what the ugly consequences will be. ---------- *Muhammed Abdullahi Tosin is a freelance writer, writing coach and the author of the free eBook, “[url]Your Right To Write” (http://naijawriterscoach.com/your-right-to-write/). Find him on Twitter @Oxygenmat (https://twitter.com/OxygenMat). |
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