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Science/Technology / 5 Reasons You Should Always Shorten A URL by babaghost: 12:41pm On Jan 20, 2017


Uniform Resource Locator (URL) makes surfing the internet less difficult. It is what your social media followers click to visit your website. You should never underestimate the influence of URL in attracting traffic. This is why URL shorteners like and TinyURL came on board. However, some people don’t use because they are probably not aware of it or they think it is a waste of time. If you are one of those who is yet to join the URL shortening bandwagon, Jumia Travel, travel gathers five reasons you should.

It is good for SEO

Search Engine Optimization has a key role to play in the ranking of a website by Google. The more you creatively optimize your website and content, the better your ranking. One way to achieve this is by shortening URLs. When you shorten URL, it makes it easier for Googlebot to detect it. But remember that shortening URL alone is not enough to significantly improve your rankings. It is a combination of different efforts including shortening URL that enhances the Google search results of either your website or shared content.

It makes links more manageable

Wordy or lengthy contents are not easy to distribute via Facebook, twitter, and WhatsApp. Besides, a long URL may not get you the clicks you want because it is unattractive and easily put off your readers. To better manage your content, shorten URLs.

You can get data

When you use a URL shortening service like , you can receive basic all-inclusive data like the number of clicks, the location of the website visitors and also which social media platform the content was clicked. This data can aid in content development.

It encourages sharing

Your content may not get the desired attention if you don’t share it on social media. You can share any content no matter how long the URL is.

It is user-friendly

Shortening a URL is not rocket science. You can just visit enter the URL you want to shorten and within seconds you get your shortened URL. It is absolutely free. In addition, you are more likely to remember a shortened URL that features only your domain name and keywords then the original lengthy and bogus URL.

Travel / 5 Ways To Have A Good Time At A Night Party by babaghost: 12:31pm On Jan 20, 2017



Music booming from loud speakers and party goers respond by either hitting the dance floor to shed the week’s stress or just nodding. Others prefer to sit with their circle of friends downing their favourite beverages. This is the reason for going to a night party is to have a good time. But, there are some people who are habitual visitors to various night parties but they will never have a good time. Is this you? If yes, worry no more as Jumia Travel gathers 5 ways to have an unforgettable experience while partying.

Wear a comfortable clothing

You will meet different kinds of people at the club including the good, the bad and the ugly. This especially applies to women. They should wear comfortable in order for them not be harassed or prevent any wardrobe malfunction.

Go with your lover

Except you are single, you should always go the club with your boyfriend or girlfriend. At least you will be very comfortable in their hands. Also, you don’t have to pick up girls at the club and so you can enjoy every moment with your lover without any reservations.

Book a hotel room

You don’t want to worry about where to sleep after partying. So, before going to the club with your friends, you should book a hotel close to your favourite club in Lagos. If you don’t do this, you may be more concerned about leaving the club instead of having a good time. Moreover, you may be unable to drive after knocking yourself out with alcohol. If this is the case, you can sleep at your hotel.

Don’t party with heavy drinkers

Partying with heavy drinkers means that you have to take care of them whenever they get drunk. To truly enjoy yourself, don’t go to the party with heavy drinkers. As for you, avoid drinking or don’t drink too much.

Pay entry fee

For clubs in Lagos, it is always free for ladies while men have to pay. Don’t assume that because it is free for women, it will be same for you. You will be thrown out by the burly and muscular bouncers. So, pay the entry party fee.
Science/Technology / 5 Things You Need To Know About Artificial Intelligence by babaghost: 11:15am On Jan 12, 2017
The next big thing in the technology world is artificial intelligence (AI). Big tech organisations like Apple and Google are aggressively investing in AI. Google has been partnering Oxford University to expand Artificial Intelligence. Some examples of everyday AI include iPhone Siri and Microsoft Windows 10 Cortana.

Before going further, it will not be out of place to define AI. Wikipedia simply describes AI as ‘intelligence exhibited by machine”. It further explained that the term AI is applied when a machine mimics cognitive functions that humans associate with other human minds such as learning and problem solving. Now AI is trending. Therefore, Jumia Travel shares five things you should know about AI as it would soon become an important part of our daily life just like social media.

AI was coined in 1956

The first ever mention of AI was in 1956. John McCarthy was famously quoted at a conference at Dartmouth College, in Hanover, New Hampshire as saying: ‘As soon as it works, no one calls it Artificial Intelligence.” Since its mention, AI has pretty much been evolving to become a popular phenomenon today.

Robots will do your job

Perhaps the time is here when human presence will not be required to provide services. It will be the job of Robots to provide the service. A good example of this is the Henn-na hotel in Japan which is the first ever robot-staffed hotel in the world whereby the reception desk is staffed by Robotic Dinosaur. So, be prepared.

Autonomous vehicles will be the poster tech of AI

The overall functions of autonomous vehicles are premised on Artificial Intelligence. If Google and car companies eventually perfect their driverless car's technology, it will be a huge boost thus making AI commercially viable. This may even encourage more companies to embrace AI. In fact, driverless cars are already being tested in the United States.

There will no more error in saving lives

This is important in the area of medicine. There are reported cases in which fatal mistakes by doctors have led to the death of patients. For example, in Vietnam recently, a man had a pair of surgical scissors removed from his stomach left during an operation 18 years ago. With machine performing surgery, there will be nothing like error or mistakes in saving lives. So the fear of world famous astrophysicist, Prof Stephen Hawking that the development of AI means the end of humanity is unfounded.

Computer will be as smart as humans

If you think computers are smart now, you have to reconsider your stance. It is projected that by 2040, computers will be as smart as humans. Thanks largely to Artificial Intelligence.

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