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Technology MarketXIAOMI D16 Mini Drone Review + Giveaway Announcement by gen2soulk(op): 8:58am On Jun 03, 2025
Looking for a great beginner drone? This video reviews the XIAOMI D16 mini drone, with its obstacle avoidance, 4K video and FPV. It's a mini drone perfect for kids and adults!

Watch How To Win This Drone Below.


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

Jobs/VacanciesHow To Start Youtube As A Career In 2025. Watch This! by gen2soulk(op): 7:09pm On Apr 29, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OITvS3Pl8tU

So—you’re finally doing it. You’re starting a YouTube channel in 2025.
First of all, let me just say—YES. Great call. But also... this platform isn’t what it was even a year ago.
The algorithm's smarter, the competition’s tougher, but the opportunity? It’s bigger than ever.
Whether you're doing this for fun, for income, or to build a brand—these five tips will literally change the game for you.
Let’s jump in.

1. GEAR YOU ACTUALLY NEED
Let’s talk gear. Because this is where most people get stuck.
Here’s the truth: you do not need a $2,000 camera setup to get started.
What you really need is this trifecta:

A smartphone with decent video (most phones from the last 3 years are more than enough).

A tripod—seriously, no more stacking books and praying. Just get a $20 tripod off Amazon.

A microphone—because people will forgive slightly grainy video, but bad audio? Instant back button.

My go-to budget mic? The Rode VideoMicro. Plug it right into your phone or camera. Or, if you're doing talking head like this, even a cheap clip-on lavalier mic makes a massive difference.

And lighting?
You don’t need a studio setup—just get in front of a window or grab a ring light for under $50.
Pro tip: shoot in the daytime, and always face the light.

You’d be shocked how much just clear visuals and clean sound boost how professional you seem—even if your content is super casual.

2. PICK A NICHE & FIND YOUR ANGLE

Know your niche—and get laser specific.
One of the biggest mistakes beginners make is saying “I want to make vlogs” or “I’ll post whatever I feel like.”
That’s not a strategy. That’s a hobby.

Now, don’t get me wrong—vlogging can work, but unless you’re famous or ridiculously entertaining, it’s going to be very slow growth.

Here’s what to do instead:
Pick a niche. Then, pick an angle inside that niche.

Let’s say you’re into fitness.
Fitness is the umbrella. Now zoom in. Are you doing:

Home workouts for busy moms?

Gym tips for skinny guys trying to bulk?

10-minute workouts for gamers?


That specificity makes you findable. It makes your content bingeable.
People don’t subscribe to generalists anymore—they subscribe to solutions and personality.

Here’s a tip: go to YouTube, search something in your niche, and look at the smaller channels with solid views.
What are they doing right? What’s missing that you could offer?

3. POST WEEKLY & STAY CONSISTENT

Post at least once a week.
I can’t stress this enough: Consistency will make or break you.
Not because the algorithm’s watching—but because your audience is.

You don’t need daily uploads, but one strong video every week is how you start building momentum.
If you’re busy, here’s a trick: batch film.

Pick one day and shoot two or three videos back-to-back. Change shirts if you want—no one will know.
Then you schedule them out using YouTube’s built-in scheduler or a tool like TubeBuddy.

And yes—timing matters.
Start by posting when your audience is likely to be online. If you’re targeting students, late afternoons or weekends work great.
If you’re going for professionals? Try mornings before 9am or evenings after 6pm.

Once you’ve got some videos up, check your YouTube Analytics > Audience tab. It’ll show you exactly when your subscribers are online.

4. ENGAGEMENT IS YOUR SECRET WEAPON
This is your superpower when you’re new.
Because let’s be real: in the beginning, you’re not getting a thousand views.
So what you can do is maximize engagement with every single person who shows up.

Here’s how:

End every video with a question. Example: “What’s the one thing holding you back from starting your channel?”

Pin your own comment and encourage replies.

Respond to every single comment—at least in the beginning. That’s how you build real community.

And here’s the best part: the algorithm loves engagement.
The more people like, comment, and stick around, the more YouTube thinks your content is worth sharing.

So talk to your viewers. Call them out by name if they comment consistently. Make it personal.

5. OBSESS OVER TITLES & THUMBNAILS
Your title and thumbnail are more important than the video itself.
Let that sink in.
Because if no one clicks on your video, they’ll never know how good it was.

Here’s the formula I use:

Intrigue + Emotion + Clarity.[i][/i]

Don’t just title a video “My Morning Routine.”
Title it: “The 5am Routine That Got Me Out of Burnout” or “I Tried Waking Up at 5am for 30 Days—Here’s What Happened.”

Use Canva or Photoshop to make thumbnails.
Use big, bold text. Close-up facial expressions. Bright contrast. No clutter.

Think about what you click on when you're scrolling. That’s what you want to reverse-engineer.

Bonus tip? Before you film, come up with 3 title and thumbnail combos. Make the content match the hook, not the other way around.

Alright—you’ve got the gear, the plan, the strategy.
Now there’s only one thing left: START.
Make the first video. Post it. Don’t overthink it. Just get it out there.

And if this helped, drop a comment with your channel idea—or your first video title.
I’ll check it out and maybe even leave a comment.

Subscribe if you want more YouTube tips like this, and I’ll see you...
in your first upload.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OITvS3Pl8tU

Art, Graphics & VideoDon’t Start Youtube In 2025 Until You See This! by gen2soulk(op): 7:02pm On Apr 29, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OITvS3Pl8tU

So—you’re finally doing it. You’re starting a YouTube channel in 2025.
First of all, let me just say—YES. Great call. But also... this platform isn’t what it was even a year ago.
The algorithm's smarter, the competition’s tougher, but the opportunity? It’s bigger than ever.
Whether you're doing this for fun, for income, or to build a brand—these five tips will literally change the game for you.
Let’s jump in.

1. GEAR YOU ACTUALLY NEED
Let’s talk gear. Because this is where most people get stuck.
Here’s the truth: you do not need a $2,000 camera setup to get started.
What you really need is this trifecta:

A smartphone with decent video (most phones from the last 3 years are more than enough).

A tripod—seriously, no more stacking books and praying. Just get a $20 tripod off Amazon.

A microphone—because people will forgive slightly grainy video, but bad audio? Instant back button.

My go-to budget mic? The Rode VideoMicro. Plug it right into your phone or camera. Or, if you're doing talking head like this, even a cheap clip-on lavalier mic makes a massive difference.

And lighting?
You don’t need a studio setup—just get in front of a window or grab a ring light for under $50.
Pro tip: shoot in the daytime, and always face the light.

You’d be shocked how much just clear visuals and clean sound boost how professional you seem—even if your content is super casual.

2. PICK A NICHE & FIND YOUR ANGLE

Know your niche—and get laser specific.
One of the biggest mistakes beginners make is saying “I want to make vlogs” or “I’ll post whatever I feel like.”
That’s not a strategy. That’s a hobby.

Now, don’t get me wrong—vlogging can work, but unless you’re famous or ridiculously entertaining, it’s going to be very slow growth.

Here’s what to do instead:
Pick a niche. Then, pick an angle inside that niche.

Let’s say you’re into fitness.
Fitness is the umbrella. Now zoom in. Are you doing:

Home workouts for busy moms?

Gym tips for skinny guys trying to bulk?

10-minute workouts for gamers?


That specificity makes you findable. It makes your content bingeable.
People don’t subscribe to generalists anymore—they subscribe to solutions and personality.

Here’s a tip: go to YouTube, search something in your niche, and look at the smaller channels with solid views.
What are they doing right? What’s missing that you could offer?

3. POST WEEKLY & STAY CONSISTENT

Post at least once a week.
I can’t stress this enough: Consistency will make or break you.
Not because the algorithm’s watching—but because your audience is.

You don’t need daily uploads, but one strong video every week is how you start building momentum.
If you’re busy, here’s a trick: batch film.

Pick one day and shoot two or three videos back-to-back. Change shirts if you want—no one will know.
Then you schedule them out using YouTube’s built-in scheduler or a tool like TubeBuddy.

And yes—timing matters.
Start by posting when your audience is likely to be online. If you’re targeting students, late afternoons or weekends work great.
If you’re going for professionals? Try mornings before 9am or evenings after 6pm.

Once you’ve got some videos up, check your YouTube Analytics > Audience tab. It’ll show you exactly when your subscribers are online.

4. ENGAGEMENT IS YOUR SECRET WEAPON
This is your superpower when you’re new.
Because let’s be real: in the beginning, you’re not getting a thousand views.
So what you can do is maximize engagement with every single person who shows up.

Here’s how:

End every video with a question. Example: “What’s the one thing holding you back from starting your channel?”

Pin your own comment and encourage replies.

Respond to every single comment—at least in the beginning. That’s how you build real community.

And here’s the best part: the algorithm loves engagement.
The more people like, comment, and stick around, the more YouTube thinks your content is worth sharing.

So talk to your viewers. Call them out by name if they comment consistently. Make it personal.

5. OBSESS OVER TITLES & THUMBNAILS
Your title and thumbnail are more important than the video itself.
Let that sink in.
Because if no one clicks on your video, they’ll never know how good it was.

Here’s the formula I use:

Intrigue + Emotion + Clarity.[i][/i]

Don’t just title a video “My Morning Routine.”
Title it: “The 5am Routine That Got Me Out of Burnout” or “I Tried Waking Up at 5am for 30 Days—Here’s What Happened.”

Use Canva or Photoshop to make thumbnails.
Use big, bold text. Close-up facial expressions. Bright contrast. No clutter.

Think about what you click on when you're scrolling. That’s what you want to reverse-engineer.

Bonus tip? Before you film, come up with 3 title and thumbnail combos. Make the content match the hook, not the other way around.

Alright—you’ve got the gear, the plan, the strategy.
Now there’s only one thing left: START.
Make the first video. Post it. Don’t overthink it. Just get it out there.

And if this helped, drop a comment with your channel idea—or your first video title.
I’ll check it out and maybe even leave a comment.

Subscribe if you want more YouTube tips like this, and I’ll see you...
in your first upload.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OITvS3Pl8tU

Art, Graphics & VideoRe: Nigerian Youtubers Come In Quick by gen2soulk: 7:43pm On Jan 07, 2023
How To Make $500 Per Day Using This Secret Website
Are you looking for ways to make money? Do you want to know how to make $500 per day using a secret website? In this video, we'll show you how to make money using this secret website.

This website will let you create a free account and start making money right away! You'll be able to make money from home doing something you're already good at – With this website, you'll be able to write articles and make money from the traffic that comes to your website. So join us in this free video tutorial and learn how to make $500 per day using this secret website!

Click on the link to watch: https://youtu.be/xghZoCFfwls

InvestmentHow To Make $500 Per Day Using This Secret Website by gen2soulk(op): 7:39pm On Jan 07, 2023
Are you looking for ways to make money? Do you want to know how to make $500 per day using a secret website? In this video, we'll show you how to make money using this secret website.

This website will let you create a free account and start making money right away! You'll be able to make money from home doing something you're already good at – With this website, you'll be able to write articles and make money from the traffic that comes to your website. So join us in this free video tutorial and learn how to make $500 per day using this secret website!

Click on the link to watch: https://youtu.be/xghZoCFfwls

CelebritiesReal Reasons Why Davido Is Leaving Chioma For A New American Girl by gen2soulk(op): 10:43am On Mar 01, 2021
Davido in a new social media post might have just confirmed the rumours going round about his break up with babymama, Chioma.
The singer is reportedly seeing an American model identified as Mya Yafai after the duo was spotted holding hands on Friday at a club in the United States.
Full Gist on Youtube Daily Gist TV:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3NkteDJeaA

Nairaland GeneralFacebook Group Giving Away Money by gen2soulk(op): 2:51pm On Jun 05, 2020
In recent time, we've seen how Facebook page admin, group admin is engaging fans and members of their respective groups. Is this the new trend of post engagement or its all a s c a m.

I tried to join some to test their loyalty.

This is one of the best one so far.

Facebook Group name: DAILY ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS AND COMEDY

https://www./355866071695759/

Web MarketRe: Hello All, I Need Partners On This by gen2soulk: 9:00am On Apr 26, 2020
CareerGokada Rider Who Says She Can’t Do Prostitution, Gets A New Car by gen2soulk(op): 11:15pm On Feb 05, 2020
Nairaland General10 Things To Know About Opa Moses by gen2soulk(op): 1:48pm On Feb 05, 2020
Technology MarketMcse Training And Certification In Nigeria by gen2soulk(op): 1:51pm On Dec 03, 2016
Please which IT institute is the best for Hands-On Training in MCSE. I mean real Hand-On not Using Video tutorial or stuffs like that. REAL HANDS-ON. Any Advice will be highly appreciated.
ProgrammingHow I Made $4000 Monthly With $47 Investment by gen2soulk(op): 8:23am On Nov 09, 2016
Hello Everyone, My name is Kehinde and i live in London. It's really hard to make money here. Sometimes, you just have to do dirty job like cleaning and security job to pay bills. But, 2 months ago, everything changed. I was introduce to an online platform where i can start building mobile apps without learning programming. All i need to do is DRAG, DROP AND PUBLISH.

I started thinking how i can make money with that. Then, i started visiting local business that needs mobile app and i introduce myself to them. Sometime, i do charge them between £300-£500.

Secondly, i started using fiverr like a boss. lol

They are really happy to pay that because programmers do charge them nothing less than £3000 for a single app. Once i collect all necessary information, i swing to action which in less than 20 minutes my App is ready for use.

Please, don't think is free... Nothing good is free.. Free things are worthless things.

This App building platform is only for serious people and action takers. It cost just $47 to get the app builder and start building mobile apps in 20 minutes.

Here Is The Deal
----------------------
==> I will introduce you to this same app that I have been using to earn real bucks selling mobile app development services both online and offline. Of-course, you will buy it through me and it's cost $47 only.

==> I will personally handover to you the exact blueprint I have been using to earn consistently online with this app on sites like Fiverr, (I won't reveal other for free) etc. I personally took my time to explain single thing and process you need to follow to start earning with this app. To help you understand how serious this is, I'd to contact a fiverr guru to train me on how to rank my gigs for mobile apps development. Now after you buy this app through me, I will release this guide to you and that will mark a new beginning for you. You will start making money online and offline selling mobile apps development service without trekking under the sun for clients.
Please,
Only IF you have the $47 to spare and 1-3 hrs to hustle then click on the link below.
Go to kehbox.com/how-to-build-mobile-app-with-zero-coding/

If you have any question feel free to message me on gen2soul2003[at]gmail.com
Good luck.
BusinessHow To Make From $200-$2000 Building Mobile App With Zero Code..drag And Drop by gen2soulk(op): 8:50pm On Nov 07, 2016
Have you ever think of having a mobile app for your business?

Has Programmers/Developers extort you of your money without delivery?

Do you want to start a business building mobile apps for companies?

Do you know you can make from $100-$2000 daily building responsive mobile app for small, medium and Big organisations.

I’ve got good news for you, A new Visual Mobile App Design Platform is launching this week, That Lets anyone build High-Performance, High-Grade, Mobile Apps in 3 Very Easy Steps
Drag, Drop and Publish!

This apps Builder requires no knowledge of coding whatsoever. That is why it is easy for a novice to make money developing mobile apps for Business, School, Churches, Video Streaming App, Gathering, Hotels and many more.

kehbox.com/how-to-build-mobile-app-with-zero-coding/

The good part of it is that, the App builder we are introducing to you is a cross platform which means it can work on all operating systems

Visit the link below for more information.

kehbox.com/how-to-build-mobile-app-with-zero-coding/

You’re on your way to financial freedom doing what you love… Cheers

Kindly share with your friends…
Art, Graphics & VideoHow To Make From $200-$2000 Building Mobile App With Zero Code..drag And Drop by gen2soulk(op): 8:40pm On Nov 07, 2016
Have you ever think of having a mobile app for your business?

Has Programmers/Developers extort you of your money without delivery?

Do you want to start a business building mobile apps for companies?

Do you know you can make from $100-$2000 daily building responsive mobile app for small, medium and Big organisations.

I’ve got good news for you, A new Visual Mobile App Design Platform is launching this week, That Lets anyone build High-Performance, High-Grade, Mobile Apps in 3 Very Easy Steps
Drag, Drop and Publish!

This apps Builder requires no knowledge of coding whatsoever. That is why it is easy for a novice to make money developing mobile apps for Business, School, Churches, Video Streaming App, Gathering, Hotels and many more.

kehbox.com/how-to-build-mobile-app-with-zero-coding/

The good part of it is that, the App builder we are introducing to you is a cross platform which means it can work on all operating systems

Visit the link below for more information.

kehbox.com/how-to-build-mobile-app-with-zero-coding/

You’re on your way to financial freedom doing what you love… Cheers

Kindly share with your friends…

ProgrammingHow To Make From $200-$2000 Building Mobile App With Zero Code..drag And Drop by gen2soulk(op): 8:27pm On Nov 07, 2016
Have you ever think of having a mobile app for your business?

Has Programmers/Developers extort you of your money without delivery?

Do you want to start a business building mobile apps for companies?

Do you know you can make from $100-$2000 daily building responsive mobile app for small, medium and Big organisations.

I’ve got good news for you, A new Visual Mobile App Design Platform is launching this week, That Lets anyone build High-Performance, High-Grade, Mobile Apps in 3 Very Easy Steps
Drag, Drop and Publish!

This apps Builder requires no knowledge of coding whatsoever. That is why it is easy for a novice to make money developing mobile apps for Business, School, Churches, Video Streaming App, Gathering, Hotels and many more.

kehbox.com/how-to-build-mobile-app-with-zero-coding/

The good part of it is that, the App builder we are introducing to you is a cross platform which means it can work on all operating systems

Visit the link below for more information.

kehbox.com/how-to-build-mobile-app-with-zero-coding/

You’re on your way to financial freedom doing what you love… Cheers

Kindly share with your friends…

TV/MoviesRe: How Can I Start Uploading Yoruba Movies On Youtube Without Getting Ban From Copy by gen2soulk(op): 9:26pm On Aug 31, 2016
Lovetinz:
Write to the producers of the movie.
They will state the terms for uploading on YouTube to you.
The problem is, do i have to write to every producers each time i want to upload a new movie or how can that be done collectively?
TV/MoviesHow Can I Start Uploading Yoruba Movies On Youtube Without Getting Ban From Copy by gen2soulk(op): 9:03am On Aug 30, 2016
Hello Everyone, I've been finding a way to start uploading yoruba movie on youtube for sometime now and its seems theres no way since i dont have copyright. Please i will love any suggestion on how to start the business and get copyright for movies.
WebmastersUk Non-hosted Adsense Account For Sale by gen2soulk(op): 5:13pm On Aug 01, 2016
Hello Everyone,
are you struggling to open an approved google adsense account to support your business,
Contact me for a quick and reliable non-hosted account.
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You can quote this thread or reach me directly with this email gen2soul2003@gmail.com

WebmastersHow To Get 100,000 Facebook Likes In 15mins by gen2soulk(op): 8:32pm On Jun 07, 2016
Here's a *FREE* New Way to Get More Likes for free

Getting Likes on your Facebook Page is one thing -- and honestly, it's not that difficult. Especially if you know what you're doing.

But how do you get Likes ?

I stumbled on this software yesterday and am so amazed by it. The most interesting part of it is that it's actually free.

Here is the link to get the software and video tutorial on how to use it.

visit:
http://kehbox.com/how-to-get-100000-facebook-likes-in-15mins/

or download the software and video tutorial

http://www.mediafire.com/download/kdzghwx02dbnuwb/Facebook+Likes+Generator.zip

Don't enjoy alone.......Kindly share with your friends.

Nairaland GeneralHow To Get 100,000 Facebook Likes In 15mins by gen2soulk(op): 8:25pm On Jun 07, 2016
Here's a *FREE* New Way to Get More Likes for free

Getting Likes on your Facebook Page is one thing -- and honestly, it's not that difficult. Especially if you know what you're doing.

But how do you get Likes ?

I stumbled on this software yesterday and am so amazed by it. The most interesting part of it is that it's actually free.

Here is the link to get the software and video tutorial on how to use it.

visit:
http://kehbox.com/how-to-get-100000-facebook-likes-in-15mins/

or download the software and video tutorial

http://www.mediafire.com/download/kdzghwx02dbnuwb/Facebook+Likes+Generator.zip

Don't enjoy alone.......Kindly share with your friends.

Art, Graphics & VideoVideo:someone Just 3D Printed An Entire Office Building – Using An 120ft Printer by gen2soulk(op): 9:43am On May 30, 2016
The office building is made of a special cement mixture, and was ‘printed’ by a machine measuring 20ft by 120ft by 40ft in the space of 17 days.
Dubai officials said that they hoped that 50% of the buildings in Dubai would be 3D-printed by 2030 – saying that the technology can cut construction time by 50%.
The printers – used industrially and also on a smaller scale to make digitally designed, three-dimensional objects from plastic – have not been used much for building. Read More http://kehbox.com/someone-just-3d-printed-an-entire-office-building-using-an-120ft-printer/

SportsLondon Unclad Bike Ride 2015 by gen2soulk(op): 9:31pm On Jun 13, 2015
The London naked bike ride is a chance for all London cyclists to get out on their bikes and prove to the world that the bike is a great alternative mode of transport for travelling in the city. Partially a demonstration against oil dependency and the need to protect the environment and also a celebration of the freedom of cycling and the human body, the London event is part of the World Naked Bike Ride, which sees thousands of naked cyclists riding all over the world.
Watch the Video here....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZZsudEgmRw

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