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Stop this nonsense scam

Cyberl33t:
08167296161

Note: Before collecting contacts of seo guys here, let them show you if their site is ranking in any top 3 (first page) for any keywords!! That's how to know a good seo expert!

Gbam!

I wish I understand the whole point of this story

baggy4luv:
GOOD DAY NAIRALANDERS I NEED A NEWSPAPER THEME THAT IS NOT NULLED

How much u go pay?

But the data can only work with the app

Lalasticlala

Vickwinners:
Gbam! You can say that again.

Most times this thing is caused by the freelancers themselves. And it's really annoying how these guys reduce themselves and their work to nothing for peanuts after years of learning and hard work.

Even when one is just starting out, there are decent ways to build a portfolio and gain recognition for your stuff without embarrassing the industry charging peanuts.

How can someone decide to pay ordinary 500 naira for 1,500 words and think he'll get something of high quality? Or is it the laughable 5k for website design?

These things makes cringe. Sometimes we're the ones doing ourselves.

Recently I was shocked when a fellow web developer another Nigerian based in UK charged one of his clients 1000 USD for designing a simple wordpress website. So I decided to find out how much the website was different from the industry standard for him to have charged such w huge amount and I discovered there was not so much difference.

Instead what I discovered there was the unusual confidence the guy built into his brand. The marketing strategies he used and how he positioned himself for the kind of clients he needs.

He was able to charge decent fees because he believed he deserves more based on the value he's providing not just because he did something outstandingly different.

Sadly, we're yet to get here or even closer in Nigeria.

I believe it's high time Nigerian freelancers understand the professional aspects of what they are doing and request for the respect they actually deserve.

1000 what! That's about 30k short of 400 thousand naira... 400k...

The most I've ever been paid for web design is 60k. I even charge as low as 30k depending on the features requested by the clients.

The problem really is those that call themselves writers but don't really know their worth. They'll beat down their price to a very low amount just so they can get clients.

But let me tell you, you don't have to be cheap before you get customers. Making your services very cheap will even make you loose customers because they'll feel you're not a professional or you won't give them quality.

To be sincere, this is very annoying. Stop making yourself look cheap. Know your value and self worth. It doesn't only happens with freelancing. Even web design, and we can see many of such people here on Nairaland.

How will you be begging people to let you design a business website for them for 10k... Haba! Ní gbà ti ẹ ya wéré.

Someone posted here few days ago that he needs a business website... Na so wahala start. All these our Nairaland web designer started lobbying... "I will help u do it for 10k" another one said "I will do SEO, responsive pages, many many features like that... just pay 5k" Ha! Ní bo? One Even said he should just pay for data that he'll do it for free. Can you imagine the nonsense.

See abeg, let's stop downgrading ourselves.

And for you guys that needs to get a job done, be it writing or web design, do NOT go for CHEAP. Go for QUALITY.

OP, thanks for the wonderful piece.
I don talk my own

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ProfKhaycee:
its an HTML website

I thought you are working with WordPress, I'd have suggested some plugins for you.
But since you're not using a cms, you can perform a lossless compression on the images so as to reduce the size but retaining the quality.

This can be done on your desktop using tools such as Photoshop, FileOptimizer, or ImageOptim. This method will reduce you images from mb to kb without loosing quality

This is the first time I'm seeing this kind of thing. I'm not sure you'll get it back with what they wrote there...

But what did you do to get this kind of treatment, let's start from there

Lalasticlala is this worth fp?

Source:https://bloggingplan.com/importance-good-web-design/

Your website is the online representation of your business whether your company exists physically or not. When you are doing business online, people cannot see you physically like how they could if they were dealing with an offline company. Hence, people do judge you by your covers. This is where a good design comes in.

Let's say you have a company, an offline company this time. There's no way you would allow your workers, when dealing with your customers, to be shabbily dressed or wear casual clothes. By making your staff dress professionally, you are telling your customers that you do care about quality. This is very important because the first impression matters.

The same applies to your website. If your website is put together shabbily and looks like a 5 minute "quick fix", you are literally shouting to your visitors that you do not care about quality, and indirectly displaying your unprofessionalism.

On the other hand, if you have a beautiful and professional looking website layout, you are giving your visitors the perception that you have given meticulous attention to every detail and you care about professionalism. You are organized, focused and you really mean business.

You should also make sure that anything related to your company is well designed. From business cards to letterheads to promotional brochures, every little bit matters. This is because as you grow your business, these items become the face of your business. Once again, think of the "salesperson dressed shabbily" analogy, and you will get my point.

https://bloggingplan.com/importance-good-web-design/

ProfKhaycee:
Gud evening bosses
i'm building a site dat has a lot of image content...pix are btw d sizes of 1.5mb to 3mb
My question is wats d best way to upload images without affecting d webpage when it loads??
Is there anyway i can reduce d size of image but still retaining its quality...
Pls jst help!!!!

Are you working with HTML website or Wordpress

neutralmind:
Hello

I need a web designer for a basic 1 page website. The site will basically have pictures and text.

I will purchase the domain and hosting.

I will supply the pictures and other details.

I actually have a low budget. However If you do a good job you will surely get referrals in future. Thanks.

Kindly respond and drop your price or contact details.

Thanks.

Let me help you. I am building up my portfolio and I need more sites to show off. I will help you set up your website at a price you can afford

InTime:
How Much Is SMF With SEO And Fast Loading. Got To Have Features Like Nairaland With Chatting, Hash Tagging E.t.c. Features.

Let's chat on whatsapp 07065161651

InTime:
Op Do U Build SMF & Social Site Too

Yep I do... Any kind of site

This article is a bit lengthy, so I'll try and summarize it. If you want to read the full post, visit my blog Bloggingplan.com

If you are a blogger, not a copy-and-paste blogger, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been at it for a while, you’ll understand that it is important to regularly update your blog and ‘feed’ your readers with fresh content. Easier said than done, it is not always easy to come up with ideas of what to write about. Even if you have an idea of what to write, you need to know how to write a compelling article or post that will attract attention.

Have it in mind, that writing online is different from writing a novel or a non-fictional story.
In this post, you’ll learn some writing tips that will help you become a better writer.
Implement these tips whenever you’re writing your next post and see the results.

Start Writing Regularly

The more you write the better you will become at writing. So, it just makes sense that you want to get into the habit of writing every day. You don’t have to post on your blog every day, but make writing your hobby. Write anytime you are idle.

Start Reading Regularly

Though reading regularly makes you a good reader, but the fact is it helps your writing ability more. Plus, by reading you will be regularly updated on current happenings have wide knowledge on many topics. Reading will provide you with useful insights and topics that you can write about on your own blog.

Take the time to read up on a new hobby or skill that you have always wanted to learn.
Your vocabulary will expand when exposing your mind to a variety of content. You will find out that writing becomes easier and even enjoyable. You will also be awed at the number of ideas that’ll flood your mind.

Write in a Comfortable Place

For me, “a comfortable place” is a very quiet and noiseless place. I will be able to think without any interference. So, If you are seriously trying to write a long article or even start a book you need to have a comfortable place to
work in. This will vary depending upon your personality. Some prefer writing in a quiet room at home, just like me, while others prefer to write outdoors when possible. Like a friend of mine who said he gets inspiration when he sees people around. Funny Right?

Research Your Topic

Before writing your an article, take the time to research your topic. When someone visits the internet to look for information, they are always looking for facts and current information. Nobody will come back to your blog if they notice posts are guesses and not facts.

By researching first, you will have timely facts and information that you automatically include in your blog posts and articles. By taking the time to research, your content is more likely to be shown as relevant content in the search engines. What this means is that your posts, pages, and articles are more likely to show up in the top results in any search engine.

Once you have compiled your research you will be able to easily create a good outline for your topic. You may even find that the direction you first had in mind has changed. Researching can help you discover new and unique angles that you had not thought of.

Create an Outline

This is very very important and it applies to almost everything you do and not only writing. If you find that you often get stuck writing a complete blog post or article, you should consider using an outline.

This technique allows you to simply fill in the outline, once created, in a step by step process. Once filled in your basic article is completed. Using an outline simplifies the writing process and makes it easy for you to create quick and informative posts.

A good outline includes:
1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion

In the introduction, you will basically tell the reader what they are going to learn by reading your article or post. In the body of your article make a list of the points or sub-topics that you want to discuss. These points will become the subheadings of your article. After you have outlined your points you go back and write a couple of sentences on each one. This becomes the body of your article.

Once you get to the conclusion you simply wrap up and summarize the main points again. Then add a call to action for your reader and your new post is ready for publication.

Develop Compelling Headlines & Titles

With any type of writing which is going to be published online, you want to take the time to come up with compelling headlines. A good headline will attract your website visitor’s attention immediately, and this will entice them to read the entire article.

When writing your headline or title do not use all capital letters in it and avoid using punctuation. If you place a full stop or period at the end of your headline it will make the reader want to stop reading. By eliminating this punctuation your reader is more likely to continue reading your full article.

Examples of great titles are:
• Titles that ask questions or provoke opinions
• How to titles
• Step by Step titles
• Titles which stir feelings in your reader

Make Use of White Space

When you write content that you wish to post on your website it is important to take the visual appearance of the piece into consideration. You don’t want to publish a long article that is all text and without white space.

Immediately visitors view this as ‘boring’, and they will click away without bothering to read it. While you can still publish long articles, you can make them look less ‘boring’ by breaking the piece up into smaller sections.

One way to do this is to write smaller paragraphs. When you have more paragraphs, whiter space appears on your site. This has the effect of making your article look smaller and easier to read. Including headings and subtitles also goes a long way in helping to break up your content. The more manageable your content appears, the more readers you will attract.

If your article is extremely long you may want to consider breaking into 2 or 3 smaller posts and then link to each one at the end of the article.

Use a Friendly Tone of Voice When Writing on Your Blog

Conversational and friendly tones work best when writing online content. Use a passive voice in your writing. When writing for your blog write as though you are chatting with your best friend or family member, someone that you know well. When you write in this manner your content becomes friendlier and adds that human touch.

A common problem with the internet is that a website often blocks the human element. Sometimes a reader doesn’t really know who has written the content and this adds distance. By writing in a friendly manner you are forming a relationship with your readers and they, in turn, will learn to know, like and trust you more. It will be then very easy convincing them to buy something from you. And it is extremely important for connecting long-term readership for your blog.

Include Lists and Step by Step Tutorials

When creating content, you can make your content easier to read and more attractive by making use of lists and step by step tutorials. This offers several benefits including making your content more appealing to visitors.
Instead of being faced with a long article they immediately see that your content is short and easy to read.

You can list main points and use bullet points or numbers to make them stand out on your page. As we mentioned earlier readers on the internet are in the habit of scanning content rather than reading every word in detail. So, using short points can help them identify if your content is what they are looking for.

Use Clear Language

Shorthand is now the general language of social media. It baffles me when I see an online post with shorthands like “u” instead of “you” or “btw” instead of “between”. Sincerely, I’ve seen it much time. I even saw one, though it wasn’t shorthand but it was totally unreadable. One of the biggest mistakes you can make when it comes to writing online content is to use fancy language. This can be a foreign concept to many writers, but believe me, your readers will appreciate a clear and easy to understand language.

Only use technical terminology when required. If you are writing a white paper for university graduates then you will, of course, use different language as compared to writing for young adults.

Use Summaries

A summary is basically a quick recap of what your article or post is about. You are actually telling the reader what you have just told them! A good summary consists of one good paragraph and this summary can be used to describe your article as well. Learning how to write a good summary is important if you want to submit articles to article directories for example.

As you gain experience with crafting summaries you will also be improving your copywriting skills. So, when it is time to write a sales page you will have an easier time of coming up with shorter sentences to reflect benefits and key points.

If you condense your summary even further, into 150 characters, this becomes the sentence that is displayed by the search engines when your website shows up on the results page.

Include a Call to Action

When writing articles that are to be published online you normally want the reader to perform some type of action after reading it. This action is referred to as a “Call to Action”. It can include having your reader click on a buy button, liking or sharing your post or giving up their email address in exchange for a gift.

If you don’t tell your reader what you want them to do at the end of your article they will simply click away. Instead it is important to lead your reader somewhere. You can Just tell them to share your content on social media if they find it interesting or tell them to drop a comment. This way, you are engaging your readers.

Tips: Make your call to action very clear. If you want them to sign up for your newsletter, tell them how to do it. If the required action is to click a link put the link there for them to click on!
By including a call to action your conversion rates will increase as will your profit margin. Don’t expect people to know what action you want them to take, instead show them! If you

Write, Read, Edit, Proofread and then Repeat

When you write a post, it is advisable not to post them immediately. Give it at least a day. This way when you open it up again to reread and edit it you can pick up on errors easily. Do not simply write and publish your content without proofreading it. For instance, I’ve written this post you’re reading now since two days ago and I’ve read it over and over again for errors, subtraction or addition. I’m not saying I am perfect and of course there might still be some errors. So if you see any, just point them out so I can correct them.

When editing and proof reading your work do so with an open mind and pay attention to the small details. It can be so easy to overlook words by reading too fast. Instead read slowly and carefully. If you find yourself faltering over a sentence and have to read it more than once, stop and fix the sentence.

https://bloggingplan.com/how-to-write-a-compelling-article-that-your-readers-will-fall-in-love-with

Thank you for taking your time to read this topic. I will appreciate it if you can drop a comment.

If you’re a very good writer and you need a platform (blog) to air your view. Get in touch so I can help you set up your own blog.

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mcqwerty:
People that ask this sort of questions are not really ready to do anything serious.
We have a lot of them on this platform.
So stop wasting your time.

I dey tell you. Such people don't even know what they want

Any success yet?

I should have it

Your site is unresponsive... Not viewable on mobile

As a web designer, you honestly have nothing to worry about, I'm not saying this because I'm a web designer. It is what everybody will tell you... We are too busy to capitalize on, take advantage or "steal" all ideas that comes our way. As a web designer, I don't think you can suggest an idea that hasn't crossed our mind or we had even work on, I might even go crazy if I begin to thing of them.

So my friend, you have nothing to fear. Get a good web designer and start your project.

I wish you good luck

If you still have doubts, you can make agreements and put it on paper and/or even involving a lawyer

It keeps getting better. This is good news if you do online business, especially for those that need to spend more than the previous limit which was just $1000.

I just got a mail that the limit has been raised to $3000. The screenshot is attached below.

Lalasticlala

Just like asking the difference between RICE and FOOD