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damiloladuke:
I will prefer mailchimp or anyone you think is better, my URL is www.teamcrea8.com

Nice blog design....
Now you need to connect your mailchimp account with your blog.........hold on lemme take some screen grabs to help you out

damiloladuke:
hello, am into blogging training, and I will like to build an email list for my potential buyers

Ok. so what email autoresponder are you planning to use?....Do you have a customised subcriber sign up form?.....send me your url so i can view and suggest options to you......or if possible......here's my skype ID-- Aaron Ejeme

Building an email List is quite easy if your understand the tricks and hops...

i would like to help.....post your issues and i'll help ya out.

UltimateDaniel:
Should Nigerians ignore development! My only problem is very few people among the so called Nigerian Bloggers knows the meaning of blogging!!! Sorry to say... Everyone is after the quick money making, forgetting that most famous bloggers began from somewhere. Only in Nigeria u will see an amateur blogger asking you how to make $200 per hour

Funny but painfully true..i have seen many upcoming bloggers who only think about how they can make money from blogging......but as you said....they forget that big websites all had a humble beginning.....they all think blogging is one hell'uva get quick rich scheme...and when they find out it's the opposite, they loose that initial "gra gra"

hello, in as much as this is a nice gesture..i always advice my clients and fellow Internet marketers to get their emails the right way....not buying emails that bounce mercilessly.....no offense meant.....but it's better to get quality emails....not emails that do not convert......could you show us your conversion and bounce rate chart of these emails you want to sell to 'Internet marketers"

Exactly what i discussed here-- http://www.roviarsguide.com/internet-marketing/keys-to-successful-email-marketing-1

thanks for the comment and the read...have a swell day!!

Hello friends, webmasters, bloggers and Internet marketers.

We at www.Roviarsguide.com have started a series discussing "keys to successful email marketing"

Email marketing is one of the oldest methods of diverting sales to majority of businesses offline and online. But for Internet marketers and Bloggers alike, email marketing is a must-do.

But there is a problem--...most bloggers and internet marketers in Nigeria and over the world are still not using this wonderful tool to the best possible way......

Let's discuss the first key--- Building a quality email List.

Let me ask you this question, imagine you had 2 email lists....

-- On the first list you have 50 users who got into your list by buying a previous product of yours or when they visited an affiliate link of yours.

--On the second list you have 100 users who got on your list after you offered them a free gift ...

Of these two Lists, which of them do you think will convert and lead to more sales?

Well you guessed absolutely right!! the first list of course!! You know they is this saying that "quality beats quantity"

But let's get this straight..if all you want is an email list filled with freebies mongers, then i'll wish you well ...

But if you are willing to build a Quality Email List,..lets discuss 2 important methods...

method 1--- Be bold and invest a Little

To build a quality Email list, you should be ready to invest a little and create a product that people would be will to purchase at low cost....
it might be a software ..etc Remember, that when it comes to real internet marketing, the quality of your email list matters more than anything.

Method 2---- Landing/ Squeeze page redirect

For Affiliate marketers, you need to create a Landing page urgently!!!! That's if you haven't got one(want one? Buzz me..) when you promote products relating to your niche from either Clickbank or CJ(commision junction), before you send all that traffic to your affiliate link, why not send them to your landing page and when they register their email, youthen redirect them to your affiliate link sales page?...
Their is no law in Internet marketing that says you can't do that.......

for more details ...please read more here-- http://www.roviarsguide.com/internet-marketing/keys-to-successful-email-marketing-1

Thanks for reading..i would love your comments...

dav8id:
@op you hit it right but i see that as an alternative...cuz SEO can't be ignore in fact seo is too big to be ignore, hope you also understand that seo alone too can increase your search ranking if yes .Then why seo should be ignore?

anyway nice post sha.

True words...when you ignore something..that doesn't mean you forget about it.....NO WAY!!! what i meant in this article, http://www.roviarsguide.com/seo/ignore-seo-and-improve-your-search-engine-ranking Is that bloggers should concentrate on writing more annd more quality content.....because doing SEO with content is wack....remember the saying that "content is king"

thanks for your comment.

Gyarados:
but seo is queen bro, n content is king,

True...i am not saying you shouldn't do SEO ...the main point is to concentrate on writing more quality content whilst proving yourself a professional in your field............what's SEO without professionalism?......

Is this your normal routine?– Spending hours researching new keywords and trying to find the right phrases with good search volume and low competition…studying backlinks and strategies of competitors for these phrases to help create a plan. Finally blasting pages with backlinks and anchor text based on the keyword phrases??


How can ignoring SEO improve your search engine rankings??

For some time, i used to spend hours researching keywords and trying to study the keywords and phrases my competitors were using..but in that process i was missing a very important point......

To really make your blogposts rank well...two things are of utmost importance.....

-QUALITY CONTENT and
-SHARING YOUR CONTENT IN THE RIGHT PLACE...


Over and over again, the need for bloggers to write not jus any content..but quality content...what makes a content to be termed as been quality?

first it should be unique...and the idea should be passed on to your audience in clear and understandable terms.....( don't keep your readers guessing what you mean)


Where is the best place to share your content?

Be sure to know where your audience always hangout...in forums, social networks etc....be a regular participator in forums and join groups on facebook......please make sure you are frequent in sections relating to your niche.....

Applying these points and working on your contents and social marketing instead of concentrating only on SEO, will improve your search engine rankings......
Read more http://www.roviarsguide.com/seo/ignore-seo-and-improve-your-search-engine-ranking

what do you guyz think?
i'd love your comments...!!!

whats your website niche?

glamor:
How can one get good traffic on a site asides thru google ads and if am to use google,any idea of the charge?nd yea,please how much do I need to get a really good matchmaking site?

Hello...getting good traffic to your website isn't rocket science.......google ads are not user targetted...if you really want to buy adverts,....go for FACEBOOK ADVERTS....

But why do wanna pay for traffic when you can get it free?/?

Thats where the power of Search engine optimization...backlinking and social media networking come in..

For starters...can we know what your website is all about?( your niche).....it helps for us to find out your keywords and work on your search engine optimization......read more here :
http://www.roviarsguide.com/seo/search-engine-optimization-for-dummies

as my comrade mentioned above me.....backlinking is absolutely necessary.....backlinking as the name implies is the act of dropping links to specific articles of your blog/website on numerous niche RELATED websites......for example if your website is about romance and relationship,...its best you frequent nairalands romance section...get fully involved and drop links directing to your website from there....visit well established websites with content related to your website and give MEANINGFUL comments and drop your links in the process...thats just scratching the surface.....


social media......many website owners under rate the power of social media networks.......so...tweet your articles often( have followers who are related to your niche) on facebook, geta facebook page for your website....regularly post attractive articles directly from your website and people ill surely visist......................


i have said quite too much......any questions post them here..i and my nairaland comrades will help you out.........

mikketech:
do the following

seo
backlinks
email or news letters
contact me anyways for more details or help
08029710459

hello MR miketech......this is where most of us get it wrong...this is a forum......if you wanna help the young woman,..do it here...why have you started dropping numbers?......As a professional..give your potential client a taste of what he/she needs and they will practically beg for your phone number......abeg guy dey do small small .......

afanide:
What do u mean by 'optimization' please?

It is the advert you see online with bold images or what?

optimizing your website includes rearranging a your website down to it's basic html coding................optimizing includes...
-- improving your website's apperance

--- improving your website speed

--improving your website search engine rankings

--improving your website's conversion by engaging your website's visitors

it's quite elaborate......m feeling sleepy now...ama talk more about this tomao.

enijohn:
http://forum.ejaworld.cf

bro your website is not loading well.....why is that? maybe it's my network or not.... your page speed rankings are great ....but they are problems with your basic html design...please check on it ASAP!!

frankmoney:
www.theblackshop.

hey bro...honestly...your website is really tight!!! why didn't you get a high level domain?....you have to do this fast because i see nigeria's own ........ andriod app store in the making.....your concept is exotic........!!! why don't you add a section to review these apps...and try to add videos of these great andriod apps.........bro...don't let your website die off......

Also ...write more content to each "app" you are posting......

find attached you page speed ranking.....
bravo!!

Dmayor7:
here i come... www.w3programs.com

Hey Dmayor...we've spoken about this before......you have a great website with really nice articles and all.....but i thought you would concentrate your niche on what your website name implies......w3programs..... you should try and face a specific niche and build your reputation....


Now your website needs optimizing....!! your page speed is quite low and this affects theresponse from visitors...and it affects the rate at which search engine robots would crawl your website.....

mind you .......we are all learning.....i hope i am not sounding rude....
find attached your page speed info....on mobile and desktop.

Aspireahead:
www.naijatravelblog.com

hey friend...nice concept with your travel blog.......but where are you pages and categories?.......home....about....and contact pages.....

i like the color of your blog....but you need a professional to work on your pages and homepage........

find attached your page speed test...

from the page speed test..your website needs serious optimizing!!!

abduljabbar4:
I'm a learner though
www.abdulplayer.

hey...you said you are a learner right?...... but you have to work on your website design.....and your website is obscure...what is it really about? You need to have a concise website title....tagline and well defined categories/ pages....


find attached a screen shot of your website page speed test.......

i thinkn i should suggest a few by the rules a website should have.....
---- standard load time speed..

--- minimalist theme..



so ama start .....let the party begin!!!

Here is ours................ http://www.roviarsguide.com

Dmayor7:
Hello OP...

In as much as this concept is cool, i thought it will appear as duplicate content to google bots, and thereby affect our ranking...

You know this things ain't humans.... We need to spoon-feed them always...

#myHumbleOpinion

True...that's why i emphasized on giving proper credit to the article you want to use.....but on second thought, you do have a point.....but you and i know that nairaland should have an article directory section.......it's more like a necessary evil....bloggers can also outsource for article writers........you dig?.....

theplushist:
But Roviars guide has almost the same ranking as www.theplushist.com

I mean I'm not yet seeing my Nigerian ranking

like i said earlier...or maybe i didn't.........nothing comes easy....people whose alexa rankings are quite low in their 1000's have been around for quite some time.......our website has almost the rankings as your website? thats cool.last week our rankings were horrible...but through constant work it's still improving..

why are you running the blog....to post ads or to educate the public....... get your focus right.....if all you think about is people clicking on the ads your website....,...... blogging will lose it's lustre to you.

hello friend...in as much as SMS marketing has it's perks.......EMAIL marketing is still king!!!
if you have a new website and don't have too much cash ..you can use MAILCHIMP....thats what we use on our website--- www.roviarsguide.com

mailchimp has premium services too....check them out yourself.... http://mailchimp.com
they are my favorite autoresponders......although you cannot send OUTRIGHT affiliate links to your email leads......(but you can subliminally) any questions i'd love to help you out.....
cheers!

hello dearie....improving your alexa ranking is as easy as it takes time.....what do i mean?

there are a few criteria's you should be mindful of always living by...

1.) submit your website to search engines....--- submitting your website to popular search engines as a webmaster proves that you own the website and it improves your search engine ranking............the website where i co-blog at ----- www.roviarsguide.com is submitted to a lot of search engines but mostly we are submitted to google(using googles webmaster tools) and bing( bing webmasters tools)......this is essential to claiming "ownership" for your website.

2.) have a Regular presence on social media--- alexa rankings is also determined by your website's social media presence...so keep tweeting...pintresting.....facebooking.......redditing...instagraming,,,bbming........whatsapping and all the social media websites you can thing of.

3.) Get qualkity backlinks.....the concept of backlinks is not really understood by most website owners out there...lemme jus give youb a run down...backlinks are external links to your website from other NICHE related websites........that is...whenn you comment on other websites or blogs with a similar niche as your blog....when commenting place links to specific posts or articles on your website......pls note that you have to give meaniful comments...or else your comments will be trashed.....

4.) content is king.....
write more and more and more and more UNIQUE contents......if you have to borrow articles , give proper credit to the article owners........Nairaland is a great place to share your articles and place your links...also make sure you frequent sections related to your niche..........

hope i was able to help...and questions.......just gimme a buzz on our website.....http://www.roviarsguide.com/contact-us-2

also join our new article directory threadon nairaland...: https://www.nairaland.com/2400083/webmasters-article-directory-thread#35076375

Let me begin with this article...

TOP 10 TIPS TO EATING HEALTHY

niche: weight loss, healthy living, eating healthy

source: http://lossweight-faster..com/2015/06/top-10-tips-to-eating-healthy.html


After years of eating fast food and high calorie snacks, you are ready to adopt a healthy diet. You may reach the willingness to tolerate nutrient-rich vegetables on your plate, but I shudder at the thought of eating spinach or broccoli every day. You might want to start eating healthy to reduce your risk of diabetes or heart failure, but you need the right tools, nutritional information and recipes. We promote healthy eating because we believe that is the key to a healthy, long and happy life. Here are some tips to start with healthy eating.


1. Start with a variety of foods rich in nutrients

Your body needs dozens of essential nutrients for optimal performance, and the only way in which you get all is to eat a variety of foods. Your daily meals should contain foods from the major groups to meet your daily nutritional requirements. So be sure to include whole grains, protein, carbohydrates, vegetables and fat in your diet. Remember, you do not have to go hungry. Eating healthy does not mean eliminating a large amount of food in your daily diet, but is consuming more healthy foods every day.


2. CHANGE --white bread with whole grain breads.

Everyone loves white bread and is really very difficult to exchange it for a complete variety. He feels the difference. The issue is that refined carbohydrates, like white bread and pasta are harmful for your heart and arteries. But there is another reason for choosing whole grains over processed foods: you will lose weight. The whole wheat breads and brown rice have more fiber, zinc and vitamins that their industrialized alternatives. Anyway, be sure to check the ingredients because some product labels "multi-grain" are misleading. The best option is to make your own bread. It may not be easy at first, but once you try it, you will stop buying breads once and for all.


3. CHOOSE HEALTHY FATS

It is not the quantity but the quality of fat you consume. Researchers have banished the wrong information was about fat and have proven that fats from nuts, fish and vegetables promote good health. Fill your kitchen from end to end with healthy oils like olive oil, nuts, sesame, hazelnut and almond. Include grains, nuts, fish and flaxseed in your favorite recipes. Many dieters make a big mistake when they remove the healthy fats in your daily regime. Fats are an essential part of a healthy diet, but only if they are consumed in moderation. Healthy fats help improve your mood, manage fatigue and maintain your heart healthy.


4. EAT MODERATE PORTIONS

Staying healthy and losing weight could be as simple as reducing the size of your food portions. According to research, most individuals consume 4 to 5 servings at each meal. Even fast food portions have increased to meet demand. Consult nutritional guides to determine the food recommended portions and be sure to measure all sizes. You can use smaller plates or larger holders to control your portions and eat less. You should not consume more food than you need, no matter how healthy it is.


5. Do NOT skip meals

Skipping meals, especially breakfast, can lead to uncontrolled pecking later. Skipping meals can also cause slowing of metabolism and weight gain. Make time for a healthy start to your day accordingly breakfast. For example, prepare an egg white omelette with vegetables and drink a green smoothie for breakfast. It will help you feel nourished and energized throughout the day.

Even if you're trying to lose weight, never skip meals. Cutting daily calories can cause cravings and binges. Plan your meals to try not be tempted to attack anything you have in view when a bout of intense hunger appears.


6. Beware of restrictive diets

For most people, the taste is above nutrition. If you're tired of foods high in fat and sugar, removing them from your diet could help. However, most people fail with these diets, where the forbidden foods become irresistible. Instead of eliminating these foods all together, you should consume them in moderation or less often. As you incorporate other healthy foods in your diet, you will be easier to leave behind the unhealthy foods.


7. COOK YOUR OWN FOOD

The only way to control what you eat is to cook your own food. Busy moms and dads do not have time to slave over the stove, but many simple recipes allow you to put dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. When you cook your own food, you know what you add to your dishes. No matter how busy you are, find time to make your own meals.


8. Identify your DIFFICULTIES

One of the simplest ways to keep track of healthy diet way is to be honest with yourself. Identify and be aware of your poor eating habits and remember the benefits of healthier choices. Ask yourself goals and begins to record everything you eat. A visible record will help you make better choices and control you. If you are eating larger portions, the decision to reduce and change your caloric favorite low calorie alternatives.


9. IMPLEMENT CHANGES GRADUALLY

Big changes do not happen overnight and you can not learn to eat better in a week. It takes time to change bad habits with good ones. Trying to do everything will prevent progress. Cut the excesses and make gradual changes to begin with a plan for long-term healthy diet. Begins to integrate small changes in your eating habits today, and enjoy better health tomorrow. Do not forget your exercise routine.


10. Focus on your LIFESTYLE

Although here is general suggestions for healthy eating, it comes down to your individual lifestyle. Do not take nutritional recommendations to adopt a system of food that does not fit your lifestyle. Find your own balance, eat in moderation and walk the path to good health. If you do not like green smoothies, not the drink. If you do not like the taste of oysters, do not 'em. Eat and drink what you want, but always be sure to make healthy choices.

While it is not easy to start eating well again, you can make small changes each day. Remember, a little today contributes a lot for the future. Healthy eating brings wonderful benefits and one of the best is that it helps you keep your weight under control. Are you going to try to eat healthier?

Welcome everyone to this special ARTICLE DIRECTORY thread....here you can submit your articles..on different niches, and you will get sure visits and comments.......

RULES OF THIS THREAD...
1.) Only uniques articles are permitted with the necessary keywords

2.) DO NOT copy any post without asking for permission and giving appropriate credit on your website.

3.) DO NOT overuse keywords because this leads to de-ranking by search engines.

4.) You CAN use these articles as far as you give appropriate CREDIT to the original writers website......e.g source : www.example.com

5.) When posting your article, do so with the direct link to the article on your website.

6.) When posting your article, state the niche of your article.


This our Article Directory here on Nairaland....

WELCOME EVERYONE!!!

topblogger12:
Great article once again......well i am in full support of your tips and i think your fourth point is what most facebook mobile marketers are omitting.........i also notice the proctor and gamble advert and youtube too....your research and the way you explain your points are extraordinary...i am learning a lot.......

Roviarsguide.com ....u guys are doing good.......

thanks..

thanks a lot......mobile marketing is one marketing strategy that shouldn't be ignored..

source : http://www.roviarsguide.com/internet-marketing/4-tips-to-use-facebook-as-a-mobile-marketing-tool

Any company that wants to grow , needs their business to embrace the concept of mobile marketing, as a successful tool for tapping into huge legions of fans(potential clients) that own smart phones.

It is one of the most important factors in growing your business. Any entrepreneur can create a strategy using Facebook to gain the attention of their loyal fan base. Facebook is one of the most effective platforms that any medium or small business can use to garner the attention of a wider audience.

According to Wikipedia, Mobile marketing is marketing on or with a mobile device, such as a smart phone. Mobile marketing can provide customers with time and location sensitive, personalized information that promotes goods, services and ideas.

However, unless you have already begun tapping into the benefits of mobile marketing and some mobile marketing tools, you and your company are missing out on one of the most active gatherings of Facebook fans. Studies indicate that small and medium-sized businesses that embrace mobile marketing have seen a significant increase in gathering new business, upwards of 80% and more.

For example in Nigeria, Proctor and Gamble, manufacturers if “SAFEGUARD” antiseptic products, is currently running a google adword campaign on Safeguard antiseptics that leads directly to their Facebook fan page..

Here are 4 tips on how to use Facebook a mobile marketing tool:

1. UNDERSTAND THE SOCIAL NETWORK (Facebook).

If you have Facebook account, you already know this. It is a space on the Internet where people share content with your contacts and it’s where everyone is.

Studies indicate that individuals on Facebook rank as some of the highest percentages of individuals that have a smart phone. The study indicates that seven out of 10 individuals surveyed the have a Facebook account, also own a smart phone, and check their Facebook service more than 14 times every day.
brands must understand that the most important thing is to give prominence to them.

Johann Sprinckmöller, country manager of The Fan Machine (the first Facebook Preferred Marketing Developer in Peru and Latin America) states that “brands must understand that this network is based on people. Not that the role must be split half and half between the brand and the people, 90% are the fans. They are the stars. ”

2. TAKE CARE OF YOUR CONTENT.

If you want people to see your content, first you have to consider is that most people, after giving a to “like” your page, will not regularly enter it to see what new thing you have posted.
In my opinion, through my experiences of running online marketing campaigns for brands using Facebook, one way of making your fans visit your page regularly is to:
-keep updating new contents,
-organizing people oriented games, quizzes etc…and
-also give out freebies to them.
-This will keep them returning to your fan page.

You should also post the type of content that makes it easier for your audience see the photos you post and not the links. Also, the content must be sufficiently “creative and useful for the fans,” says an analyst, who also warns that “in the beginning is trial and error”.

3. USE FACEBOOK ADS.

For an advertiser, this is a gold mine that is just waiting to be harvested. These numbers were a surprise to most businesses, who did not understand that they were missing the boat on advertising in the right place.

The promotion of these pages is made through a form that lets you choose the characteristics of the audience you want to reach advertising publication or page. The cost of advertising depends on the amount of people who are reached. Don’t just spend advert money just for the sake of pleasure. I always advice: “attack your niche and see what works best”

4. BE HUMAN AND INTERACT WITH YOUR FANS
This Tip, perhaps, is the most difficult. The idea is to “humanize your brand and be transparent” so that “the product received is better than the product offered” as Sprinckmöller says. It can be difficult to understandthis, but keep in mind that people want brands that dialogue with them. “Today the ‘top of heart’ (the” affection “that the user has for the brand) is more possible than ever thanks to social networks,” he adds.

Mobile marketing with Facebook is what every business should consider because it leads to an enhanced fan base which in turn leads to more leads and most importantly increase in sales.

suggestions anyone? Lets hear what you think!!

source : http://www.roviarsguide.com/internet-marketing/4-tips-to-use-facebook-as-a-mobile-marketing-tool

hey friends...for more info on this tutorial and a video tutorial please visit ---http://www.roviarsguide.com/website-design/how-to-configure-w3-total-cache-plugin

Remember.....take it nice and slow and try not to skip any step....