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Truth is whatever online business model you prefer, if you don't learn to sell your product or services, money does not exchange hands.

Last year 2017, I came across the following words...

“Copywriting is an essential skill if you want to succeed online…Nobody pulls out their credit card because they see a picture or a fancy design. The reason people buy is because of what you say to them, and how you make them feel.”

And I took up a challenge to learn how to write persuasive copy that sells.

By December, looking back, I was glad I took that step. The result of that effort was improved copywriting skills and more money in the bank for me.

Going forward, this year 2018, I am not relenting in my quest to master the art of copywriting and join the copywriting masters circles.

My goal is to be among the top 5% copywriting masters in Nigeria.

And I am inviting everyone to join me in this challenge.

Announcing Copywriting Wisdom FB Members Only Group...
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The Copywriting Wisdom FB Members Only Group launches on February 1, 2018

...and the goal is to have a focused group of young Nigerians who are willing to learn copywriting so that we can learn and hold each other accountable, share resources, and monitor each others progress.

It's FREE.

I've already collected a list of 32 Awesome eBooks to Enhance Your Copywriting & Marketing Skills in 2018.

You can read more about that in this post: https://www.nairaland.com/4284573/34-awesome-ebooks-enhance-copywriting

For instruction on how to join, also check out this post here:
https://www.nairaland.com/4284573/34-awesome-ebooks-enhance-copywriting

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Op, I do really found this helpful. But one more thing, how do I change the font color of my signature text. for instance, I want the text blue, how do I do that?

The only Twitter friendly senator. But he is just on point.

Hahahaha....snail buhari. In short, snail move pass am sef.

Women sef...You go toast babe. she no go ever open mouth say she don agree. she go just cooperate. why won't the toasting continue?

let's face the fact, ladies, if you don't want a sexual relationship, please don't get too intimate with a guy. Not when you finish steering him up, then you turn around to sex you don't want sex. keep the relationship loose.

Secondly, don't ask him for virtually everything you want. You both can be of help to each equally any other way. Just be friends and no guy will have the justification to bug you about sex.

PMB looks like a houseboy taking instructions from his ma'am. GEJ is obviously on top of the discussion like a prince.

Imagine a Greek guy singing Nigeria songs by different artists exactly as though he were a Nigerian (when many Nigerians can’t even do that; myself inclusive).

When I finished watching video clips of some of the Nigerian songs this Greek guy has done, I was amazed. And that got me thinking. And my conclusion is: you can learn anything you pour your heart into.

Here are some videos of this guy singing Nigerian songs…

1. Gongo so by 9ice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVFPGXVte4Y

2. Double Wahala by Oritse Femi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnKGC0mtGGs

Now, a little brief about this guy—Nick tall a.k.a Oyinbo as he calls himself was born of a Greek father and a German mother. Telling his story, in one of his videos, he talked about how he met some Nigerian DJs in Germany who first played 9ice’s song, Gongo so to him in 2008.

On listening to that song, he liked it and began to collect more of other Nigerian songs. Along the line, he discovered that usually Pigeon English is used in making the songs. So he made another decision to learn pigeon English.

According to him, he said he began to make friends with Nigerians in Germany just so that they could teach him Pigeon English.

In his words, “I began to make friends by force.” Signifying how serious learning the language, which he has seen as a barrier to learning Nigerian music was to him.

To cut long story short, he eventually learnt it and now sings Nigerian songs anyhow. You can watch a couple of the videos he has done at Youtube and get inspired.

In March 2015, for the first time, he visited Nigeria and was interviewed on several Nigeria stations such as Cool Fm, Silver Bird TV and Wazobia Fm.

Some Important Lessons from the Nikki Tail story

1. The very first lesson which I have explicitly stated earlier on is the fact that just anyone can learn anything they pour their heart into.

I think I also have some similar experience to share as regards the Nikki Tall story about learning. First, like I have shared elsewhere on my blog, www.OkaforChijioke.com I grew up a ghetto boy and one of the greatest challenges I had will growing up was my ability to speak in English. I was used to pigeon instead.

But in just three (3) years after I decided to work on it, the improvement I experienced was sporadic. Today, I speak better English.

I also had a similar experience with my writing skill. I resolved to learn to write in 2004 in my year one in school. Yeah, it took me years but today, I am not just a better writer but a published author.

In a similar note, in 2007, I got interested in learning web design. And because I couldn’t afford the cost of enrolling for a web design class, I opted for learning via online tutorials. And today, I can proudly call myself a webmaster.

So dear reader, what is it that you desire to learn? Just make up your mind and go for it.

2. From Nikki Tall’s story, he noticed that not knowing Pigeon English was a barrier to understanding and singing Nigerian songs fluently, so he went about making friends with Nigerians so they could teach him pigeon.

The lesson for you (and just about anyone) is this: the moment you make up your mind to learn anything, the next step is to identify potentials resources that could be of help to you and mine them for your benefit.

In my case, while trying to improve my spoken English and writing skills I explored majorly books and studying other speakers and writers. And for my web design skill, I would always download web design videos online and follow the steps in the videos

3. It took Nikki Tall about seven (7) to be able to sing Nigerian songs fluently. So the last lesson I want you to take to heart is the fact that it takes time to acquire any skill, especially to perfection or expert level. And as a corollary to that statement, you also need to work consistently and persistently on your learning effort. Otherwise, you’ll just be engaging in what is called self-sabotage.

In conclusion, every dream comes true but that will not happen overnight. Go check out all those who are doing great in any field of life whatsoever, and you’ll find out that they have come a long way.

So, friend, sit down and learn; so long as you pour your heart into whatever it is you are learning, in the nearest future, you will proudly look back and congratulate yourself.

source: [url]http://www.okaforchijioke.com/3-lessons-from-nikki-tall-story/ [/url]

ultrazone:
Can u give concrete proofs?

Concrete proofs about the three models i discussed are all around you. They are practical things YOU see folks do. Problem is most times we so focus on big things such that we do not see the great potentials of seemingly small things.

bigt2:
Is it for free?

Just a little commitment.

But I bet you will write me a thank-you letter for making this available.

Recently, I attended a workshop on the above topic: “How to Earn a Living from Your Computer Knowledge” on invitation. When I received the text my eyes grew wide. And I took time to read every word of the text. Then I rushed off to my calendar to circle the seminar date.

As a computer enthusiast, I was curious to learn all there is to know about this topic. So I eagerly waited for the D-day.

Finally, the day came and I went.

And some of the ways discussed in the seminar include: Graphic Design, Web design, Multimedia and Video Editing, Software and Hardware Maintenance, Computer Networking, Computer Vending, and Internet Marketing.

The participants could not contain their happiness for exposing them to such huge money-making opportunities, as they took turns to give their vote of thanks.

But the truth is that: to profit from those areas mentioned, you will have to commit time, money and a lot of work to grow your skill to some expert level.

There, in the seminar, I made an observation: I observed that the training didn’t include ways people with only some basic computer skills can also earn a living with their computer knowledge.

And because I have been earning some cash with my basic computer knowledge since 2011, I resolved to write something for those who only have basic computer skills and who may be interested in earning with it while they work to advance their computer skills (like I’m doing!).

So I ended up writing about three (3) simple ways anyone can adopt and begin to cash in on their basic computer knowledge.

Read more: http://www.okaforchijioke.com/cj/specialreport

With the rate of massive graduate unemployment in Nigeria mounting up in leaps and bounds, the agonizing conditions of young people who are victims, the helplessness of most parents and the lackadaisical attitude the government puts up about the situation, one can obviously see that it’s not just enough to merely graduate from school…

One Also Need to Possess Marketable Skills

I refer to marketable skills as those you can exchange for monetary compensation and that are usually in high demand by buyers and employers.

So it’s not just enough to have a skill; you should be able to figure out how to make money with it by creating or rendering quality and valuable products and services.

If you are still in school now, one of the very important questions you should begin ponder on is this: outside of my certificate, what else can I do to make a living after school?

Most graduates on the streets today are frustrated because they cannot answer this same question satisfactorily.

Read more:http://www.okaforchijioke.com/graduating-from-the-university-is-not-enough

Mehn, tanx a million times. I av really been considering getting into printing for a while now, and that is to supplement my meagre salary. But one thing i notice is that it involves a lot of ones time which my job doesnt allow. Meanwhile, my area of interest is book publishing. Please, could u say sth abt d process here. Tanx in advance.

Just stumbled upon this thread some days ago. Got interested, i have read from page 1 to 27 so far. Many thanks to the OP and other contributors. You guys rock.

I have got virtually all the education necessary to get started here at no cost...one that some so called info marketers would have made you pay through the nose to get.

My first Kindle book will be uploaded soonest. Thanks all.

guffywealth26:
Seriously that's the truth...... Headache and chest pain for moi.

Ok ooo!

9. They don't contribute their own quota to the sustenance of the relationship. If you are the only one who is fighting tooth and nail to keep your relationship alive and going, know it that you are in a relationship that will not work.

This is what most partners do when their love for you wanes, when they get fed up of you. They just fold their arms and watch you fail, no matter how much effort you are making.

If your spouse suddenly becomes overly cold towards you, for instance, they let you do all the calling, you are the one who is always forthcoming while they stand on the receiving end, think twice!

Love is an emotional state that happens between two individuals, not one fellow. It is not lopsided.

carlos1:
What if u marry her and later find ouut she z not a virgin afterall? Will u divorce her?

hmm, that's a million dollar question.

AgapeCharis:
She wants to get married all because of sex??
Of all reason to get married....Sex??

Mtchew
U can easily predict someone who will not have a successful marriage.

I see someone who needs a renewing of mind. She's been fed with a lot of jargons and needs to start reprogramming her mind.


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Try and talk to her and find out where all dx started from. How she came about that decision. When u do, tackle it from there. And if u'r not ready for marriage now and she's stl holding on to what she said, kindly let her walk away. Finito!

Yes man, i have decided to give her an invitation this weekend to talk things over.

Thanks.