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Pricing Table
1. Qservers
2. Domainking
3. Web4africa
4. Whogohost

Hosting your website, blog or any other web project with web hosting companies in Nigeria will make you to enjoy the following benefits;

Paying in Naira: Instability of Naira to USD equivalency can be giving you serious headache if you want to host with International web hosting companies. Also, the high exchange rate of dollar to Naira may not quickly affect you if you hosting here in Nigeria.
Local Datacentre: Some Nigeria based web hosting companies are now advanced that you can enjoy a local server; your website will be located on a server that is within Nigeria. Although, if you want international server you can still get it with them.
Promoting Nigeria: You promote Nigeria and her economy anytime to host with Nigeria based hosting companies.
Also, Good for starting.

Unfortunately, hosting with Nigeria web hosting companies has the following disadvantages if they are compared to International ones; technical & customer care team may not be competent enough but i can assure you that they are trying. Also, most of them are resellers of international web hosting companies which may increase there cost after all but they are still cheap, even cheaper than most web hosting companies.

Top 4 Web Hosting Companies In Nigeria

1. Web4africa

Web4Africa is a NiRA and ICANN Accredited Domain Registrar offering .ng, .com, .org domains etc. accepting bitcoin, PayPal, Bank Payment (GTBank & Ecobank), PerfectMoney, OkPay, Payza. They offer regular web hosting, VPS hosting & reseller hosting.

The first web hosting company to offer web hosting physically from Nigeria is being used by top blogger and web gurus.

Enjoy limited-time 60% discount on Web4africa Nigeria Datacentre plans NOW!!!

Special features:
Easy to use Control Panel
24/7 Support
DDOS Protection
Money Back Guarantee
Free Nightly Backups
Powerful, Fast Servers
Free Website Transfer
Superior technology
WordPress hosting

2. Whogohost

WhoGoHost is an accredited Google Apps Reseller, .NG Registrar ,Cloudflare Certified Partner as well as an InterSwitch Partner for payment integration solutions. A web solutions company, which was founded in 2007 by Opeyemi Awoyemi under ennovateNIGERIA Limited, and later branched out to be incorporated as a company under CAC in 2011 as WhoGoHost Limited.

I am personally using them for my several web hosting projects and clients job. They are highly recommended.

They currently boost of;
Nigeria’s Number One Indigenous Web Hosting Provider: WhoGoHost is currently one of the top three web Hosting companies in Nigeria with over 7,000 hosting accounts on their Servers at the moment.
Leading .NG Domain Registrar: WhoGoHost is an accredited .NG Reseller and is currently one of the top .NG Domain Registrars.
Over 15,000 active domains: WhoGoHost currently has over 15,000 active domains in its services.
Award-Winning Customer-centric Support: They offer top notch customer service which is available via live chat, support tickets or mails, and phone calls. We have 24-hour support during weekdays, and are gearing towards 24/7 customer support

HURRY UP!!! Get 25% off your first order with Whogohost

3. Domainking
DomainKing is a Global Domain Registrar & Web Host with operations in over 4 countries, now in Nigeria. They are accredited with over 16 Asian, African & Global Domain Registries.

They provide services like Domain Name Registration, Web Hosting, WordPress Hosting & Website Design. You can securely buy any of their services with local payment options in Nigeria like Interswitch/Verve Cards, Visa/Mastercard, GT Bank Transfer, GT Bank Cash Deposit, Voguepay, Cash Envoy & Etranzact/PocketMini. Nigerian & International clients can also pay with global payment methods like: Paypal, Payza & Webmoney.

Special Features:
Starting from N93/month web hosting plans * Limited time offer *
Free .NG Domain name
Reliable support & technical team
Locally based payment system
Good for blogs
Linux-hosting
Auto installers/softaculous

Get Hosting With DomainKing @ N93/Month Now * Limited time offer *

4. Qservers
Qservers.net started in December 2004 under the company Netbuilder Limited. In 2015 it was moved over to a new company QServers Network Limited. QServers goal is to set a new standard for shared, VPS and managed dedicated server hosting.

Special Features:
Starting from N350/month web hosting plans
Free .NG Domain name
Reliable support & technical team
Locally based payment system
Good for blogs
Linux-hosting
Auto installers/softaculous

From: http://www.startnowng.com/best-web-hosting-companies-nigeria/

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I need someone to teach me on how to become a blogger

I can teach you and keep you updated! Message me via email

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20 Tangible Reasons Why You Need to Start a Blog

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20 Tangible Reasons Why You Need to Start a Blog

Nice write up, the compilation is great and helpful.

Also read: Things You Need To Know Before Starting a Blog

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20 Tangible Reasons Why You Need to Start a Blog

With the rate at which blogs are being created everyday one may need to know the efficiency of creating a blog. As at 2016, about 180,000 blogs are being created everyday. Meanwhile, 90% will die in the first three months of their creation. Then, the emphasis of ‘Why You Need to Start a Blog’ is crucial so as to avoid being ignorant of the benefits.

20 Reasons Why You Need to Start a Blog:

1. You Will Acquire New Skills: With blogging you will know at least basics about HTML, content writing, content marketing, social media analysis and many more. Funny enough, you will be learning all these unknowingly to you.

2. You will be more creative: With your newly acquired skills and knowledge, you will be more creative not just in blogging but in every aspect of your life.

3. You will have your own audience: Your content will definitely attract readers/followers that will automatically become your audience.

4. You will be more confident: Having your own audience will definitely increase the way you see yourself because you know they are expecting something from you.

5. You will be better in thinking: Knowing fully well that your audience expectations must satisfied, you will start thinking in a better way that will enhance your inspiration and delivery.

6. You will be better in writing: Yes, better thinking and reasoning will influence better writing skills.

7. You will stand out among your equals: In my school, most people preferred calling me ‘blogger‘ than my real name, the same thing is applicable to other bloggers, your fellow mates will either call you by your cybername, blog name, nickname or any other name related to your blogging career.

8. You will inspire others: Your success stories, facing hard times & difficulties, rising above equals will definitely inspire your followers and everyone around you.

9. You will be happy: I feel so happy anytime I receive a positive feedback from my readers as comments, direct messages, calls, etc. At the same time, I also feel accomplished because I am having a positive impact on others.

10. You will have new friends and meet new people: I have friends and partners that we do talk most often online than offline because of the relationships my blogs have made me to build online and even offline. I have also been chanced to talk to several people that I wouldn’t have been able to get close to not to talk of them listening to what I want to say in both private & public places.

11. You promote your real self: I use my personal life experiences, hobbies and so on to write, which is actually promoting my real self. At least, my readers can say one or two things about my real life without seeing me even for once.

12. You can influence the entire public: Top bloggers like Japheth Omojuwa, Linda Ikeji, Bella and so on are really influencing the public with their write ups. Government, corporate bodies or companies can blend their policies because of the power of media that bloggers are holding.
Nosagie Nosa-Ero of Techrez once shared ‘how Tecno mobile had to change their policy’ concerning their gadgets review that is not in favour of ‘Non-lagos-based bloggers’ because of him.

13. You build credibility with blogging: if you are also into career/business, having a blog where you write about it will boost your credibility because people will trust you the most and rely on you.
I don’t need to question a seller that has a blog where I can read everything about his items.

14. You can aid causes with your blog: #savemayowa is one of the causes that were dragged online alongside with bloggers of recent. You can save lives, help people with your blog by aiding good causes.

15. You will help others: Part of the earlier mentioned reason is that you can also help other in numerous ways with your blog via promotions, reviews, interviews, your write ups, etc.

16. You help yourself: Writing about your personal problems will easily attract possible solutions from your readers as feedback and replies.

17. You document your life: Personal blogs serve as personal journals and diaries. You write about your personal life everyday. When you grow older, you can read about your growing up, the beautiful moments of your life etc.

18. You can be offered deals: Tech and fashion bloggers know how this works, companies will contact them for deals which they will be using their blogs to promote their products. These deals can last for a short period of time or lifetime.

19. You can make money: Either #1 or millions of $$$, money is money.

20. It’s free & fun: Yes, you can start your own blog for free or pay for hosting, domain name and other services which are optional. Also, blogging is fun.

Now that you’ve realized the benefits of blogging and Why You Need to Start a Blog, you can start yours now.

From: http://www.startnowng.com/why-you-need-to-start-a-blog/

cc: Lalasticlala, seun

With the rate at which blogs are being created everyday one may need to know the efficiency of creating a blog. As at 2016, about 180,000 blogs are being created everyday. Meanwhile, 90% will die in the first three months of their creation. Then, the emphasis of ‘Why You Need to Start a Blog’ is crucial so as to avoid being ignorant of the benefits.

20 Reasons Why You Need to Start a Blog:

1. You Will Acquire New Skills: With blogging you will know at least basics about HTML, content writing, content marketing, social media analysis and many more. Funny enough, you will be learning all these unknowingly to you.

2. You will be more creative: With your newly acquired skills and knowledge, you will be more creative not just in blogging but in every aspect of your life.

3. You will have your own audience: Your content will definitely attract readers/followers that will automatically become your audience.

4. You will be more confident: Having your own audience will definitely increase the way you see yourself because you know they are expecting something from you.

5. You will be better in thinking: Knowing fully well that your audience expectations must satisfied, you will start thinking in a better way that will enhance your inspiration and delivery.

6. You will be better in writing: Yes, better thinking and reasoning will influence better writing skills.

7. You will stand out among your equals: In my school, most people preferred calling me ‘blogger‘ than my real name, the same thing is applicable to other bloggers, your fellow mates will either call you by your cybername, blog name, nickname or any other name related to your blogging career.

8. You will inspire others: Your success stories, facing hard times & difficulties, rising above equals will definitely inspire your followers and everyone around you.

9. You will be happy: I feel so happy anytime I receive a positive feedback from my readers as comments, direct messages, calls, etc. At the same time, I also feel accomplished because I am having a positive impact on others.

10. You will have new friends and meet new people: I have friends and partners that we do talk most often online than offline because of the relationships my blogs have made me to build online and even offline. I have also been chanced to talk to several people that I wouldn’t have been able to get close to not to talk of them listening to what I want to say in both private & public places.

11. You promote your real self: I use my personal life experiences, hobbies and so on to write, which is actually promoting my real self. At least, my readers can say one or two things about my real life without seeing me even for once.

12. You can influence the entire public: Top bloggers like Japheth Omojuwa, Linda Ikeji, Bella and so on are really influencing the public with their write ups. Government, corporate bodies or companies can blend their policies because of the power of media that bloggers are holding.
Nosagie Nosa-Ero of Techrez once shared ‘how Tecno mobile had to change their policy’ concerning their gadgets review that is not in favour of ‘Non-lagos-based bloggers’ because of him.

13. You build credibility with blogging: if you are also into career/business, having a blog where you write about it will boost your credibility because people will trust you the most and rely on you.
I don’t need to question a seller that has a blog where I can read everything about his items.

14. You can aid causes with your blog: #savemayowa is one of the causes that were dragged online alongside with bloggers of recent. You can save lives, help people with your blog by aiding good causes.

15. You will help others: Part of the earlier mentioned reason is that you can also help other in numerous ways with your blog via promotions, reviews, interviews, your write ups, etc.

16. You help yourself: Writing about your personal problems will easily attract possible solutions from your readers as feedback and replies.

17. You document your life: Personal blogs serve as personal journals and diaries. You write about your personal life everyday. When you grow older, you can read about your growing up, the beautiful moments of your life etc.

18. You can be offered deals: Tech and fashion bloggers know how this works, companies will contact them for deals which they will be using their blogs to promote their products. These deals can last for a short period of time or lifetime.

19. You can make money: Either #1 or millions of $$$, money is money.

20. It’s free & fun: Yes, you can start your own blog for free or pay for hosting, domain name and other services which are optional. Also, blogging is fun.

Now that you’ve realized the benefits of blogging and Why You Need to Start a Blog, you can start yours now.

From: http://www.startnowng.com/why-you-need-to-start-a-blog/

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20 Tangible Reasons Why You Need to Start a Blog

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New business ideas are great when we are painting them in our minds, greater when we are putting them down & getting ready to start and the greatest is when we actually get started and continue in it with the same zeal and passion that get us started.

Perhaps, everyone would have been so rich if we all put our ideas into actions. The truth about ideas is that, they are imaginary and the fact is “whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve” – Napolieon Hills. However, Time has always been working against procrastinators. So, we all need to act as fast as we can because ideas of yesterday are mostly outdated today.

Reasons why you need to start now;

1. Passion: It’s good to gather adequate momentum as passion because that is what will actually get you started and will eventually bring your dreams to fulfillment but don’t be surprised that “passion is the quickest to develop, and the quickest to fade”– Robert Sternberg

2: New Developments: “You cannot be talking about analog in this current digital generation” – Gbolagade Ishola. If your ideas are relevant now doesn’t mean they will be forever. Start now so as not to be outdated.

3. Policies: One of those things that may work against you and your ideas soonest is policy. It maybe from Government, Corporate, Companies or even Individuals.

4. Competitions: Your ideas are so relevant because you can’t see so many strong competitors in your market now. Very soon there will be many strong competitors that you may not be able to overthrow.

5. Your Availability: This matters though may be insignificant. You don’t know what tomorrow may bring, you may be so occupied for something that is less rewarding tomorrow if you are not occupied today.

Now you know reasons why you need to start now. What am I missing here? Your contribution is very essential.

From: http://www.startnowng.com/why-you-need-to-start-now/