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Jadeite:
You did Sir because you have already replied with your phone number! I'd add you up ASAP,been a bit busy!! Thank you a million for teaching a lot of Us these things,without putting a price on it! I appreciate! We appreciate!

Uwc

Trudiee:
thank u dear. but i guess there's no way a blogger's work can't be copied. i hoped there would be a way to avoid copy and paste

you can disable copy and paste with a little Javascript. But expert bloggers who want to copy your content can still copy it

Trudiee:
hello dear, compliments of the season. i read the link u posted, i found it quite educative. but how do we avoid plagiarism? cuz that is another issue.

Check this

http://www.naijatechguy.com/2016/12/top-6-online-tools-thatll-make-you.html

Jadeite:
Thank you for your beautiful insights,always..I sent you a mail,please check!!! thanks

I didn't see a mail.. Send an email to naijatechguy@gmail.com

JideTheBlogger:
Thumbs up NaijaTechGuy

Thanks Boss

dani1luv:
I like this Naijatechguy Guy! Lol

lol.. Thanks

BerryAnny:
Op,pls wat ar d requirements,experience and things needed 2 b a blogger? And also d capital intensive. Answer Me Pls.

Read these articles -.
http://www.naijatechguy.com/2015/05/10-things-every-blogger-should-know.html

http://www.naijatechguy.com/2015/05/things-every-blogger-should-know-lite.html

Whizpeter:
The L series, except L3 suppose to fill up that list together with gionee M series... Then all those ones you put there like the Infinix hot s and the Lenovo A5000 should be in the 'Add Yours' category...

okay.. Thanks.. Maybe I'd update the post on my blog.. Thanks all the same

Whizpeter:
Wait, where's Tecno L series? Gionee M2 is there but I can't find M6? What's this Rubbish?

I only listed 7 feel free to add yours

Source : http://www.naijatechguy.com/2016/12/top-7-smartphones-with-best-battery-life.html

The battery capacity of any phone really matters when purchasing a device. The larger the battery capacity, the longer it lasts when you're using it. Although most devices running Android 6.0 last longer than devices with the same battery capacity on lower versions of Android.

Have a look at my list of 7 best android smartphones with good battery life . :-

1. Innjoo Max 3
Key Features
Screen: 6.0 Inch 720p HD IPS Display
Memory: 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable via MicroSD to 128GB
CPU: Quad-Core Mediatek Processor
Operating System: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Camera: 13MP Rear Camera, 5MP Front Camera
Battery: 4000mAh Capacity

2. Gionee M5
Key Features
5.5 inches AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
Li-Po 6020 mAh battery
Dual SIM
16GB, 2GB RAM, microSD, up to 128 GB
13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash

3. Infinix Hot S
Key Features
Screen: 5.2″ HD
Memory: 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM
Processor: Octa-Core
Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Camera: 13MP (Back), 8MP (Front)
Battery: 3000mAh

4. Infinix Note 3
Key Features
Screen: 6.0″ FHD Display
Memory: 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable to 128GB micro SD)
CPU: ARM Octa Core 1.3GHz
Operating System: XOS (Based on Android Marshmallow)
Camera: 13MP Back, 5MP Front
Battery: 4,500mAh

5 . Lenovo A5000 –
Key Features:
Android OS 4.4 KitKat
8GB Internal Storage,1GB RAM
5.0 Inch HD Display
4000mAh Battery
1.3GHz Quad Core MediaTek MT6582 Processor

6. Infinix Hote Note –

Key Features
OS: Android v4.4.2 (Kitkat)
Camera: 8 MP Camera, 2 MP Front facing Camera
Display: Size: 5.5 inches HD Display
Internal Memory: 1 GB RAM, 16GB HDD
Battery Life: 4000mAh Lithium Ion Battery
Processor: Mediatek 1.4 GHz Octa Core Processor
Colour: Gold
Dual-SIM Standby

7. Gionee Marathon M2 –

Key Features
Colour: Black
1.3GHz Quad Core Processor
1 GB RAM
5 Inch Touch Screen Display
Dual SIM
8 MP Rear Camera With LED Flash, 2 MP Front Camera
4350 mAh Battery.

Source : http://www.naijatechguy.com/2016/12/recommended-tips-for-bloggers-that-wish.html

Basically I'd say 2016 was a very good year for me when it comes to working with Brands. I worked with JiJi, Obi Worldphones, GearBest, Invicta Africa, etc. 2017 is starting off with a partnership with Romoss.  Here's the question you may ask

How did you do that?

I'll explain the basics of working with brands and tips to make the partnership a success.

Working with brands is one of the smartest ways to monetize your blog while you're generating new readers.

Creating powerful brand partnerships is the holy grail of the blogosphere.

But there's one  thing: it needs a bit of work and unless you’re very lucky, you'll have to  put in a whole lot of effort on yourself.

The right approach and attitude  can make it quite easy.

Here are my tips :

Tip #1: Build Your Brand & Reputation

I don't see my blog as just another blog, I see it as a brand.

The most important fact you should acknowledge is that not every blog in the world is in a position to partner up with high end brands. The Competition is very high and brands are very limited in the amount of bloggers they can work with.

Build Highly-Engaged Followers

You don't have to have lots of followers to work with brands, it's not a requirement. Although a few brands may need this.
However, brands are more interested in the quality of your followers over the quantity. That means having loyal followers, engaged comments on your posts and authentic communication over social media is very important. Your relationship with your followers and readers is very valuable to brands, so start off by really building that rather than simply trying to boost numbers.

Create A Strong Presence Online

Brands will also want to see a strong presence on social media: one of the most effective forms of advertising, it’s very important that you are  on top of it. Again – quality over quantity reigns supreme

Tip #2: Create An Attractive Media Kit

A media kit is quite necessary in giving brands a quick and easy snapshot of what your blog is about. There are a few recommended things that you should add to it.

An introduction about yourself: give them a quick insight into your personality, why you started your blog and what is important to you. Let them get to know the face behind your brand. They want to work with you as a person not just your blog.

About your blog: Is it a tech blog? Entertainment? Sports? Define what your blog is

Blog statistics: Include your monthly page views, monthly unique visitors, how often you post, and social media stats. You can  include your all time page views, average time on site and bounce rates if possible.

Your accomplishments: It's more like a CV, list any accomplishments you are particularly proud of. This can be events you covered, awards you've won etc. You can add list of brands, you've worked with or even have a section of its own for this with all the brand logos and a snippet of the work you carried out with them. You can check my blog page partner page at the bottom of this blog to see a sample.

If this is all in place, you now have to consider if your blog is a right fit for the brands you want to work with. This is important, and could save you a lot of time.

Ask yourself: is your blog relevant to their marketing needs? Can you offer them something different from other bloggers; a special insight on their products or personal experience relating to them?

If the answer to these questions is YES… well, you’re ready to go

Tip #3: Creating An Effective  Email

In this part self confidence and optimism is the key rule here.

So let’s start off specific with the things you need to add to the email.

A clear subject line : Your title needs to be snappy and straight to the point. Give them the information they need so they know exactly what to expect from your email.

Don't start asking brands or their reps questions like -  How are you doing?,How is work going?. Try to be professional.

Your email needs to be professional but enticing. Brands get a lot of emails per day asking for collaboration, so make their life a little easier by being transparent.

An introduction : Tell them all about yourself and what your blog is about (including your audience demographic and reach), as well as what you are looking for out of a collaboration. Also add what you love about their brand and why you want to work with them… try to keep this as unique as possible.

Benefits of working with you : Now you can go into even more detail. Let them know what they will gain as a company from the partnership.

You can add examples of previous successful partnerships  you have taken part in to give an idea of how it could also work for them.

How you plan to market their product:

Try to be specific. Give them actual examples of what you could do for their brand, giving as many details as possible so that they don’t have to ask more  questions.

What type of advertising will you provide:
Let them now how you will advertise your post, including individual statistics of all social media channels you plan to share it on.

Contact info and media kit: These two are compulsory. Make sure to include all relevant details for them to contact you on as well as your media kit in an attachment.

Show your true personality. Have fun with your email. Let them know what they can expect from you, and what you would expect from them.

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Have a predefined idea of the brands you want to work with. Every email will need to be tailored directly for that brand. People can easily detect a blanket email a mile off!
Above all, show confidence and knowledge throughout all confidence. If you don’t believe in yourself, neither will the brand.

Tip #4: Build A Long Lasting Relationship

When you’ve finally secured the collaboration.
Now you want to turn that into a long lasting partnership. There are a few things you can do to help make this a reality, many simply based around a good workmanship.

First of all, stay engaged with the brand.

Throughout the first collaboration, keep in touch every now and again to ensure they stay in the loop about your progress. Try to be an active communicator. Any positive feedback along the way should also be sent to them as soon as it comes in.

Next: Over deliver! Stick with what you have promised them and then go an extra mile to show them how dedicated you are to providing the best work possible.

That could be through the simple inclusion of personally designed graphics, professional looking photography or an increased social media promotion.

NEVER BE LATE. There is nothing more unattractive to a brand than tardiness!

Also remember: building strong relationships such as this can take time. Do not be deterred and never put all your eggs in one basket. Be prepared to reach out to many different brands  before you get a bite. It will be so very worth it.

Jadeite:
Thank you for your beautiful insights,always..I sent you a mail,please check!!! thanks

okay

YhungPablo:
naijatechguy and FP are like 5&6

lol

YhungPablo:
naijatechguy and FP are like 5&6

lol

Fantusi:
Omo see lecturing oh! 3 gbosa for you wallahi NAIJATECHGUY

hehehe.. Thanks Bro.

Source - http://www.naijatechguy.com/2015/05/things-every-blogger-should-know-lite.html

Contents
A. How To Display Related Articles On Your Blog
B. Where To Get Responsive Mobile Templates
C. How To Podcast With Your Blog
D. Alternatives To Google Adsense
E. Best Mobile Apps For Posting On Blogs
F. How To Embed Twitter Timelines /Facebook Like Button On Your Blog

How To Display Related Articles On Your Blog.

We all know that Majority Of Internet Users View The Web From A Mobile Device. It's also nice to see articles that are related to the topic you are reading about.. There are Basically Two ways to do this


LinkWithin
Go to http://LinkWithin.com
Register your blog then Install the plug in directly below your blog posts.
If you go to Dashboard >Layout, You should see an option to add a new gadget directly below the blog posts. Add the gadget and you're good to go.
Note that the position of the gadget may differ depending on your template

Javascript.
Use A Simple Javascript Code To Achieve This. On my blog Both Javascript And LinkWithin is in place.. This makes the site more viewer friendly and interactive.


Where To Get Responsive Blogger Templates
You Might Ask What Responsive Blogger Templates Are.
A Responsive Blogger Template is a template that has a customizable mobile view and a customizable pc view as well.

Here is an easy way to get Responsive Templates... Go To http://bestbloggertemplates.net or simply Google this "Download Responsive Blogger Templates" . Make Sure You View The Template Before Downloading It.. Only Few Responsive Templates Are Free The Rest Might Cost You Some Money

How To Make A Podcast
A Podcast Allows Those who Subscribe To Your Blog's Rss Feeds via feed readers or online to download /stream music or videos directly from your feeds.. To Set it Up.

Go To Dashboard- Settings - Post And Comments
Tick the Allow Enclosure Links Option

When you post a music video, before publishing, click on links. Input The direct download link of the song in the enclosure links box.. Then publish. Note that only mp3/wav/mp4 is supported


Alternatives To Google Adsense

I really don't need to emphasize much on this so I'll just give out the list
Chitika
Bidvertiser
Addynamo
Adiquity
Qadabra
Media.net
Inmobi
.E.t.c.


It's Advisable To Have More Than One Blogger App On Your Device.. Here are My Top 3 Apps For Posting On My Blog

Bloggeroid
I simply love this app.. It Allows You Post Pictures And Position It Anywhere In A Post..

Blogaway

Blogaway Let's You Change The Color Of Your Posts, Position Pictures And Modify Previous Posts, Add Links And Videos

Blogger
This Is The default blogger app.. With Few Features.. It might be upgraded later

How To Embed Twitter Timelines On Your Blog

Go to http://twitter.com/settings/widgets
Click on create new widget
Then select timeline
Follow the prompts. You'll be given a html code to place on your blog

Facebook

If you want to create any facebook widget just go to http://developers.facebook.com

trueking:
Thanks for this post, I've learnt something here, please my question is what do you think about article generators, is it good using them for one's articles?

if it generates only post titles it's okay. But if it generates full posts don't use it.

brownhawk:
op I feel ur write up but it's not fully complete. offer solutions to be realistic problems uve mentioned

Thanks for the heads up.. I'll try to do that in my next post

wink2015:
Please can you talk about blog monetization. Most people will be happy to make some money for all their blogging effort.

I think that is where google adsense and cpm ( cost per mile ) comes in.

Most cpm network anyway have strict rules in accepting members. They say ones website must have receive a 1000 traffic visits before they will allow one to join their network.

There are however some cpm network that do not place strict rules for your website regarding traffic before allowing you to join.

I think blog monetization is strongly desirable in Nigeria considering the high cost of internet data.

Minus high cost of internet data, we should be able to have a coffee money for spending our time writing articles upon articles.

Please emphasize the monetization aspect.

I'll highlight that in my next post. Although I've made a post previously on how bloggers can earn money without ad networks. Here's the link

http://www.naijatechguy.com/2016/12/top-4-ways-bloggers-can-make-money.html

PhonePlanet:
if social network is ruining my life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . then let my life be ruined

Lol .. I tire for you o

Source - http://www.naijatechguy.com/2016/12/5-amazing-ways-to-write-interesting.html

Blogging has become the best strategy to share content online. Every day, millions of people search for information about products and services online and blog posts regularly serve those needs.

However, without the right keywords and good SEO header tags, your blog post will end up lost in the Internet.

So the question is :

What really is a blog post title and why is writing a good headline for a blog post an essential part of its success?

Here's a simple scenario; you've worked for a lot of time to publish seemingly well written and organized blog post but before you know it, it is left to die with zero comments, zero shares and yes, zero tweets or likes.

That alone is enough to push you from posting any other thing.

If you think the answer is to spend more hours perfecting your writing skills, you're far from the truth. The answer is just one thing - The Title.

Here are some ways you can tweak your titles to become almost perfect.

Making your post title captivating and engaging

Many people judge a book by its cover and in the case of a blog, by its title. An eye-catching post title is the best way to entice readers to click so that they can what the content is about and decide whether or not it’s applicable to them.

Creative blog titles can motivate people to click and read your blog posts . And bear in mind that every single click matters because that’s the only way to determine whether your blog is destined to be liked and shared across the web or whether it’s going to end up as a graveyard.

Writing a catchy blog post title is quite different from exaturation.  I don't want to see a situation when a farmer takes his chickens to the market and something occurs then the blogger now publishes a headline with - Passengers Turn To Fowl At Ketu Market .  Exaturation kills your blog faster than a bullet can kill.

Doing proper keyword research

Keyword research is very important and it plays a huge part in determining whether your blog post will be a hit or a miss.

By doing proper research on your keywords, you can learn more about the people you’re targeting and directing to your website.

You Could Try Out The Following
*KeywordSpy
*Moz Analytics’ Keyword Analysis Tool
*SECockpit
*KeywordTool

Keep Posts Short And Unique

Many times, a lot of blog post titles get lost under a heap of thousands of other titles because bloggers fail to engage the user by using
generic keywords and making the post too long.

Make sure your post is distinct, short, attractive and thereby search engine friendly.
Try keeping your blog post titles less than 55 characters because Google would invariably cut out titles not under 55 characters.

Keep Blog Post Titles Relevant

The most important thing is the headline should always be useful and able to convey the key point of the content. Always know who you are writing for mysterious blog headlines.

Readers should be able to make up their mind by reading the headline and decide whether the post is applicable to them or not.

People want to know what they’ll gain from reading your post.

Use Blog Post Title Generators
If you're stuck on what to write about, here are some tools that'll help you to get a post headline related to your keyword that you can easily write about.

Some of the popular ones available are:

AnswerThePublic
SEOPressor’s Title Generator
Coschedule’s Headline Analyzer
Hemingway Sharethrough
Blog Title Generator – BlogAbout by Impact

These blogging tools basically require you to add your keywords into their generators and generate a list of creative and catchy blog post titles for you to choose from.

Well that's it for now guys. If you have any opinions or questions, use the comment box.

Greatzeus:
When will they make the one that let you slap people over the internet.

Guy you harsh o

Source : http://www.naijatechguy.com/2016/12/crazy-technology-new-iphone-accessory.html

I've seen quite a lot of crazy tech gadgets in 2016 and this is certainly one of the weirdest.

The Kissenger is an iPhone accessory that adds a creepy and horrifying robotic kissing pad, to your iPhone and long distance relationships may never be the same.

Kissenger, which proudly portrays itself as the “world’s first mobile kiss messenger” combines a huge plug-in kiss detection dongle with an iOS app that transmits smooch data wirelessly to someone else who also has the app and a Kissenger device. The kiss pad has the shape of the lips, and under the rubbery silicon shell you'll find some “high precision force sensors” that detect the force of the kiss and then duplicate it elsewhere. The lip pad also houses small actuators, which the company claims create “a realistic kissing sensation.”


The company has noted three potential usage scenarios for the product, which ranges from a logical usage to a totally crazy usage.

For Couples – Well, this one is pretty obvious. It's targeted at people in long-distance relationships who will do anything to feel their partner’s presence for just a moment. It's a smart move nevertheless.

For Families – It's weird but understandable at least. The Kissenger site shows a little girl in London giving her grandma in Tokyo a kiss on the cheek using the device. Seems awkward, but i’ll give it a pass.

For Fans – Are these guys high on something? Kissenger says the device could be used “to connect celebrities and their fans from all around the world.”
Did they just suggest celebrities use these creepy rubber lips to trade kisses with fans?

https://kissenger.mixedrealitylab.org/assets/img/sensors.png

I can’t wait to see Kim Kardashian launch an app that sells “Kim Kisses” for $9.99 via in-app purchase. We all know it's coming.

All the same, if you’re interested in getting your hands, or lips, on a Kissenger you’ll need to keep check the official site to see if the working prototypes ever result in a retail release for the odd digital romance aid.

Source : http://www.naijatechguy.com/2016/12/4-recommended-social-media-strategies.html

Social media is a vital tool for every blogger. It's like a hammer but when you choose to use social media channels without any idea of how it all works and no exact strategy, it will look like taking a hammer and running around to find what to build with it.

Here are 4 social media strategies you should definitely try out.

1. Promote Old Posts

What do most new bloggers do?


They write articles , post it, and then wait for the audience coming and sharing it. Well, the only audience they might expect in that case is their friends.

What do most average bloggers do?


They write articles , post it then promote it on many platforms. Some use up to 50 ways of promotion.

What do amazing bloggers do?

They promote their content before publishing it.
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How do they that?

1. They send content teasers to Chats and Forums related to their niche.

2. They send content previews to communities in their niche.

THE STRATEGY: Plan your content promotion in advance. Promote it before publishing where possible. Don't stop promoting it even once your writing goes live.

2. Use Writing Tricks

Do you know who is who on social media?

The fact is, every social network has its specific audience.

Make sure you speak the same language with those in the network.

Facebook is like a family.
Twitter is like a party.
Google+ is a club for like-minded people. This network is for passions.

Depending on people who use a particular social network , your posts needs writing tricks to hook them.

The perfect post for Facebook:


It should be up to 40 words with questions or clear Call To Actions.

Should have an image of at least 400 to 500 pixels wide, a gif, or videos from Vimeo or YouTube and a hyperlink.

Should be shared with relevant pages and groups.

The perfect post for Twitter:


Use relevant #hashtags
Use bright images
Use verbs of action, questions, or CTA inviting users to click
Use mentions to embrace a wider audience.

The perfect post for Google+:


It should have a title despite its presence in embed links

Should be hashtaged accordingly

It should have visual elements;
It should be posted to both your circles and relevant communities.

THE STRATEGY: Don’t use all the social networks for promotion. You really don’t need it, and it’s almost impossible to manage Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr and other networks at the same time if you want to do it well.

Pick 2 or 3 social networks and concentrate on them. Otherwise, you’ll never do well on any of them.

3. Blog Less

Most bloggers still believe that the more often they write and publish content, the better.

They tend to get scared and anxious about posting something new.

Well here are the consequences of continuous posting ;that is if you're writing original content.

1 Sacrificing quality for quantity.
2.Getting sick and tired.

It may sound like bad advice but it's the truth. Here's what to do :

1. Create compelling content.
2. Don’t let quantity beat quality.
3. Update your posts more, write less.
4. Focus more on sharing, not selling.
5.Outsource your writing task .

THE STRATEGY : Frequent posting of content destroys your social media proof ; also , everyday posting gives you little time for planning and promoting. Most of my posts that stay longer , get more interactions. so, don’t be in a hurry.

However, it takes a lot of time from hours to days, or even weeks – to create something that's worth reading and sharing.

4. Don't Push It To Far

This one applies to bloggers who are also affiliate marketers.

You are an amazing blogger if the majority of your clients come from your social media followers! The thing is, people do not follow you for the purpose of buying your product, and they will never buy anything if you push them to do that. Trust me I've tried it and it hardly works.

Here's What You Should Do :


Write in a tone that sounds like you're talking to them directly.

Let them see you are real.

Make them believe your service or product is exactly what they were looking.

Make them want to learn more details.

Teach them, solve a problem, entertain them.
Respond accordingly.

THE STRATEGY : Promote your product or service in less than 10% of your social media posts.
Blogs and social media are about making a genuine connection. Build relations – and your readers and customers will find you.

I drop my pen at this point.