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People have been warned about the dangers of over exuberance whilst doing the dance but its fallen on deaf ears and eventually led to such needless casualties. A couple of teenagers in the Brong Ahafo Region have died after they were spotted dancing one corner whilst riding a motorbike. Kwabena Fante, 17 and Nyarko Abronoma, 15, were riding on the bike at Ntotroso when the unfortunate accident occurred. For more visit http://dejagaban.com/2017/10/21/two-students-died-whilst-dancing-one-corner-on-a-motorbike/
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A social media user Kenneth205, shared that this greedy thief was given a gruesome treatment after he attempted to burgle an apartment in Benin, Edo. Look hoe he was tied up like a bush meat about to be roasted. The user wrote: About a month ago some theives invaded my friends house at upper Sokponba in Benin City, broke through the window, and made away with some Valuable, his laptop, phone and jewelries, and yesterday at 4 am the same robber try to do the same to his street neighbors, and behold he was caught, beaten and handed over to the police http://www.dejagaban.com/burglar-who-tried-to-rob-the-same-house-twice-caught-and-punished/
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All passengers have been banned from carrying Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on any airline flying from Dubai airports. The devices are banned from FlyDubai, Etihad Airways and Emirates, effective immediately. Dubai Airports has advised passengers not to bring the devices to the airport as they will be confiscated before boarding. "In light of advisories from various aviation regulatory bodies and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, passengers are advised that these devices are prohibited on all flights leaving Dubai International and DWC," it said. On Sunday, Etihad said guests could not carry the smartphones in their checked in baggage, cabin baggage, or on their person. "We apologise for the inconvenience caused. However, the safety and security of our passengers and staff is of the utmost importance," the airline said on Twitter. In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, Abu Dhabi Airports said it advised passengers to check with their airline to see if they could carry their Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. Last month, the General Civil Aviation Authority banned the use of the devices aboard all flights operated by national airlines due to concerns over faulty lithium batteries, the state news agency Wam reported. More than 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 smartphones were recalled in October after unexplained fires and overheating problems. The phone was discontinued last week just two months after its launch in August. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said there were 96 reports of batteries in Note 7 phones overheating, including 23 new reports since the first recall. The company received 13 reports of burns and 47 reports of property damage associated with the phones. "Consumers should immediately stop using and power down all Galaxy Note 7 devices, including Note 7 devices received as replacements in the previous recall," the commission said. http://www.dejagaban.com/samsung-galaxy-note-7-banned-from-airports/ |
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Life is not a bed of thornless roses. It doesn't care if you've had your whole life planned ahead of you. Things happen, that can alter all of that. You have an early education, get admitted into the university before most of your mates. Then you graduate, and work is nowhere to be found. And next thing you see is someone who was at home when you got into school, done with university and working in a prestigious and well paying firm. That, my dear, is life. You're a lady and before age 25, all your friends are married, but you don't even have a single suitor. You think that you have an unlucky existence. Or that you were cursed by your village people. No. That's just life. It would be you, soon. In this journey called life, nobody's destiny is a 'mirror image' of another's. That is why one should not wish that they were somebody else. Some people are not destined to wait too long for anything in life, while some have to really work extra hard, to be successful. Having faith and solely trusting in God, makes waiting easy. This is because He has promised us that He would never fail His children. You might ask for something, and not get it immediately, but you'll see others getting same thing. This does not make you a loser. Neither does it make God a liar. He is getting you something better. And that is why all good things are worth waiting for. And again, we don't know the source of everyone's blessings. This is the more reason why we shouldn't envy anyone, but wait on God. Read your bible, about all those who waited, and see how God made their waiting worthwhile. It might tarry, but it shall come. Keep waiting with unwavering faith. It's turn by turn. http://www.dejagaban.com/wait-for-your-turn/ |
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A couple of days ago, the news broke that 21 of the kidnapped Chibok girls had been freed. The deal was reportedly brokered by the Red Cross International Committee and the Swiss government. They were exchanged with four high profile Boko Haram terrorists, says the government. Of course, there was celebration in many quarters. I received the news with mixed feelings. Mixed feelings because, on one hand, I was happy that these girls got to experience freedom again and on the other hand, sad for the others, who are being held against their will, and subjected to whatever conditions their captors deem fit. Over 250 girls were captured. 57 reportedly escaped. Few were allegedly killed. And now, the government negotiated the release of just 21. Maybe it's just me, but with the way this is looking, they might be the only ones freed by this administration. Why were only 21 girls released? Why wasn't the negotiation for all of them? They are human beings not batches of products. What if efforts are not made to release the other hundreds? This release if true,has raised the hopes of other parents, that they would see their daughters again. What if that doesn't happen?What if the other girls would be indefinitely used by Boko Haram as leverage to keep terrorising this country? I think that the Federal Government should put plans in place to secure the release of all of the girls at once. Meanwhile, we are yet to hear from any of the parents or even from Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili. This is not the first time that some Chibok girls allegedly found their freedom. Going through news platforms, a lot of Nigerians do not believe that those girls are really who the government said that they are, what with the release in batches like seen with NYSC mobilization. But this is hoping that these ones are truly some of the girls kidnapped over two years ago and not a government staged drama. Negotiating with terrorists doesn't usually end well. Especially terrorists that see their 'colleagues' as expendable. What if they don't care about the exchange of their members anymore? Would the FG just sit around as usual, waiting for a miracle? We all heard about the arms deal saga. I think that these girls would be rescued, everyone of them at once, if our armed forces were better equipped to do so.We hope that a day would come, and soon, when all the surviving girls, would be taken away from their captors and this term, Boko Haram, would be a thing of the past. http://www.dejagaban.com/boko-haram-am-the-21-chibok-girls/ |
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Few things are as satisfying as having confidence. But this attribute doesn’t come easy. Without self love,confidence is a mirage. And self love doesn’t come easy either. Not when there’s a craving for societal validation. Where one needs another’s approval to feel good about themselves.That is where some people get it wrong. The first step is knowing that we’re all unique in our different ways.The only person you are better than,is the person you were before. Wishing that you were someone else, is a waste of whom you are. That’s like telling God that He made a mistake with you, and God doesn’t make mistakes. No two people are the same. Not even twins. More often than not, those whose approval we seek are worse off than we are. That is why what someone else thinks of you, should not bring you down. As long as what you’re doing is morally right and not infringing on any body’s rights, you owe nobody but God,any explanation. Nobody can love you more than you choose to love yourself. Be your own cheerleader.Stereotypes were made by people like you.If you don’t like them, set your own standards. Do not envy anybody’s looks. You have something that they wish they had, best believe. Speak positivity into your life. Look at yourself in the mirror and remember that you are important, else you’ll not be here. Settling for less is out of the question. When one loves themselves completely, they attract the right people to them. They become a bright light in a dark, dark world. And nobody would be able to pull them down. Nobody’s validation is needed.Theirs is enough. I hope this speaks to at least, one person today. You are beautiful. You are worth it. Your dreams are valid. http://www.dejagaban.com/dear-human-you-are-one-of-a-kind/ |
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Starting from spotless greenish-yellow to developing brown-colored spots and eventually turning into a yellow fruit with brown spots, they can be consumed all the time, however, the image of a banana covered in brown spots loses its appeal for some people. But, what if i told you that the dark-spotted bananas have some of the best health benefits that can be obtained through fruits. Bananas are loaded with nutrients, vitamins, fiber and all-natural sugars like fructose and sucrose. Besides their power-packed nutrition, it is their incredible health benefits that contribute to their immense preference among people. Therefore, without any further ado, mentioned below are some of the amazing health benefits of dark spotted bananas- 1. YOU’LL EAL WITH ULCER BETTER: Ulcers are synonymous with acute discomfort and strict restrictions on diet. This is because spices and many other edibles can aggravate your condition and cause further irritation. However, bananas have a softer texture that quickly passes through your digestive tract and provides much-needed nutrition. 2. YOUR MENSTRUAL PAIN WOULD REDUCE GREATLY: The potassium present in spotty bananas helps to ease muscle cramps due to menstrual cycles. Bananas are also a rich source of vitamin B6 that reduces the chances of bloating and water retention during your period. Bananas are an excellent addition to your diet. Make sure you eat them just as they begin to spot — don’t wait until they have completely become black. This state implies a reduced level of beneficial antioxidants and other nutrients. Perfectly ripened (and slightly spotted) bananas will digest easily and provide you with plenty of health benefits 3.INSTANT ENERGY: Bananas have high caloric value, making them an excellent source of instant energy. So, the next time you need a push after a grueling workout session, have a banana. The potassium present in bananas prevents your muscles from cramping. Other minerals and nutrients will help you gain prolonged physical endurance. I ain’t kidding — it’s a proven fact. 4. GOODBYE TO CONSTIPATION: The fact that bananas can help to relieve constipation is well known. They add to the bowel bulk and ease the flow of motion due to their fiber content. So, the next time you are experiencing digestive or bowel-related problems, just try eating a banana as your go-to home remedy! 5. IT WILL REGULATE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE: To maintain your blood pressure, you must have good potassium levels in your blood, and that can be supplied to your body by spotty bananas. They are rich sources of potassium and have a low sodium content, which can cause spikes in blood pressure levels. 6. THEY SAY IT FIGHTS CANCER: Researchers have found that spotted bananas contain a compound called Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) that destroys cancerous tumors. Consumption of such spotted bananas, therefore, can help in the prevention of cancer. 7. HEART BURNS WILL RUN AWAY: Bananas are excellent natural antacids that help to counter indigestion. They are easily digested, and thus do not contribute to further stomach distress. Instead, the discomfort dissipates after you eat a banana. So, instead of popping a pill for your indigestion and heartburn, eat a banana for instant relief. http://www.dejagaban.com/7-reasons-why-you-should-start-eating-spotted-bananas/ |
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Two men were apprehended with human heads well wrapped in Aboru in Lagos while they will trying to deliver it to their buyers.One was caught along the popular Edun road that leads to Merain while the other was caught very close to the popular Ifesowapo primary school.This incident happened in the afternoon on 12th October. An eye witness informed [url]Dejagaban.com[/url] that one of the person was a popular guy who usually work at a block manufacturing company at Edun.he did quit the job some months back without any reason.The Heads were wrapped with names attached.we were told the names were that of the buyers.They were Alhaji. http://www.dejagaban.com/two-men-caught-with-human-head-in-aboru-in-lagos/ |
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The mushroom fungus is in our yards and gardens all of the time. It lives from year to year as a collection of threads, called mycorrhizae, in the mulch and soil. When conditions permit, the fungus uses accumulated nutrients to grow a reproductive structure known as a mushroom. According to a researcher, Timothy J Malinich, Extension Educator, Mushrooms are a ‘golden plant’. They are very popular at restaurants, farmers’ markets and supermarkets. One of the species of mushrooms which is enjoying a high level of demand is oyster mushroom. It is a type of exotic mushroom which is fairly easy to grow, taking about six weeks from start to harvest. Apart from bringing in additional income, below are some health benefits of mushrooms: Cholesterol levels: Mushrooms bring relief from high cholesterol levels. This is so because mushrooms provide you with lean proteins since they have no cholesterol or fat and are very low in carbohydrates. The fiber and certain enzymes in mushrooms also help lower cholesterol levels. Moreover, the high lean protein content found in them helps burn cholesterol when they are digested. Balancing levels of cholesterol between LDL cholesterol (“bad cholesterol”) and HDL (“good cholesterol”) is also essential in the prevention of various cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke. Anemia: Anemic patients have low levels of iron in their blood, resulting in fatigue, headaches, reduced neural function, and digestive issues. Mushrooms are good source of iron, and over 90 per cent of the nutritive iron value can be absorbed by the body. This promotes the formation of red blood cells and thus keeps people healthy and functioning at their full potential. Breast and Prostate Cancer: Mushrooms are very effective in preventing breast and prostate cancer due to the significant presence of Beta-Glucans and conjugated Linoleic Acid, which both have anti-carcinogenic effects. Linoleic acid is particularly helpful in suppressing the harmful effects of excess estrogen. Increase in estrogen is one of the prime causes of breast cancer in women after menopause. The Beta-Glucans, on the other hand, inhibit the growth of cancerous cells in cases of prostate cancer. Numerous studies have shown the antitumor properties of mushrooms when applied medically. Weight loss: Did you know that a completely lean protein diet is ideal for losing fat and building muscle mass? Most fats are burnt to digest proteins found in our food, more so when the protein is accompanied by a very low carbohydrate count, no fat or cholesterol, and a good amount of fiber. This is exactly the combination that mushrooms offer to help in losing weight! They actually rank higher than most fruits and vegetables, and researchers say that mushrooms are one of the rare foods that people can eat as often as possible, with no side effects. A few words of caution: As good as mushrooms are, they can be very dangerous. There are over 10,000 species of mushrooms, but most of them are inedible, highly poisonous, and look strinkngly similar to their edible counterparts. Don’t ever try picking mushrooms for consumption from the woods unless you have been trained to identify them very well. Mushrooms have the unique ability to absorb the material that they grow on, either good or bad. This quality is what gives mushrooms so much of their beneficial power, but also their dangerous aspects. A single poisonous mushroom among others in a dish can threaten a large amount of people’s health, resulting in comas, severe poison symptoms, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, cramps, and insanity. Many species can even be fatal if ingested. Always avoid eating discoloured ones or those which are different in colour than the typically accepted colour of their species. http://www.dejagaban.com/benefits-of-mushrooms/ |
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There’s a general misconception that consuming sugar automatically means diabetes in the future. It doesn’t quite work that way. It is more complicated than that. The pancreas is a organ located on the left side of the abdomen. This organ is responsible for producing insulin, which regulates sugar levels by converting sugar (glucose) to energy for use by the body. There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes: This is when for some reason, the pancreas stops producing insulin and as a result, sugar fails to be converted to energy, causing it’s high levels in the blood, which is potentially very dangerous.This type of diabetes is usually genetic. Type 2 Diabetes:In this case, the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin or the body does not properly utilize insulin anymore (also known as insulin resistance.) This used to be usually seen in people over 40 years of age, but recently, younger people are now being diagnosed of this type of diabetes. However, research has shown that excessive sugar in the liver, triggers a protein; Carbohydrate-Responsive Element-Binding Protein (ChREBP), which causes the body to keep producing high levels of glucose,despite insulin’s efforts at trying to make it stop. This in turn,can subsequently trigger Type 2 Diabetes. That being said,sugar intake should be cut down, especially in the form of fructose, which can be found in sodas and processed foods. Even if one does not become diabetic, excessive sugar consumption puts them at risk of obesity, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and even kidney problems. Despite the fact that sugar is sweet, it is not a very good thing. Even in its natural form from the food we eat, sugar should be taken in moderation. We are what we eat. http://www.dejagaban.com/diabetes-what-you-didnt-know-pls-read/
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Is God always pleased when He looks at us? Is He ever disappointed with us? These are the sorts of questions that divide those who preach radical grace from those who oppose it. Ask your self this question “Who am I?” Your answer to this question will shape your life. For instance, if you define yourself by what you do, then your identity will only be as secure as your behavior. You’ll think, “If I do good, God will smile at me, but if I don’t, He won’t.” This is an inferior way to live. You are not what you do and your value to God is not defined by your productivity or performance. You may be a pastor or a professor or a prostitute or a pill-popping prodigal but that is not who you really are. You are much more than that. You are a beloved child of the Most High God. This is the stunning revelation of the gospel. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17, NKJV) Before Jesus had done a blessed thing—before He had preached the gospel or healed the sick or raised the dead—He received the loving affirmation and pleasure of His Father. How God relates to Jesus is how He relates to you. He loves you without any regard for your behavior. Your good deeds don’t make Him love you more, and your bad deeds don’t make Him love you less. http://www.dejagaban.com/when-god-looks-at-you-does-he-love-what-he-sees/ |
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It's become a very regular thing, to read the news and see stories about men raping young girls and even children. It's starting to look like a normal occurrence in our society, and nobody seems to care, except those directly affected of course. When most of them are caught, they either blame it on the devil or on their victim's choice of dressing. I love chocolates, but I cannot be passing by an unlocked and unguarded candy store with chocolates on display windows,then stealthily help myself to some, because no one is watching. I'm quite certain that a good number of these rapists won't either.So, why do they justify rape? Granted,we are usually addressed the way we dress, but it can't be an excuse for one to force themselves on their fellow human. It is a violation of human right. And it's even more heartbreaking when a child is involved. Rape is evil, and should not be encouraged, no matter the circumstances. Yeah, because some people are guilty of this. Saying things like, 'She deserved it by wearing something skimpy' or 'She deserved it by going to a guy's house.' Slut shaming a rape victim, is another reason we hear different cases everyday. Several people are of the opinion that it's only loose girls that get rape. The resulting stigmatization is what makes many victims unable to talk about their experiences, giving those that violated them the upper hand, and the temerity to keep forcing themselves on people. Maybe when people stop giving excuses for rape, the rate at which this particular crime is being perpetuated will drastically reduce. We have got to stop these unnecessary blame games and call a spade by its name. What is wrong is wrong. Every opinion is welcome. Let's know what you think.Thoughts? source : http://www.dejagaban.com/rape-wrong-on-every-level/ 1 Like 1 Share |
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These days, everybody and their uncle has a website (which is an awesome idea, since it took like forever for some businesses to come around on the whole digital thing). But the problems with websites are far from over; just because everybody has one, doesn’t mean they have a good one. Like the poor Ebola pandemic, bad websites have taken the Internet by storm. What do I mean by ‘bad websites’? Put simply, bad websites are those that don’t convince visitors to take an intended action, whether it’s to read an article, buy a product or request a service. “Bad website is like a baby diaper. Nothing is worse for your business than having a website that smells up your visitors’ experience” Since website conversion is focused on improving what you currently have rather than chasing something you don’t have (like more traffic), it’s often an underrated tactic. Consider that, in most cases, increasing your website’s conversion rate by a nearly 1% will improve your bottom line more than doubling your website’s traffic numbers would. And yes, the one that sounds easier is easier. Poorly constructed and managed websites are also a problem because they can derail your whole digital marketing strategy. All of your digital marketing efforts are geared toward getting customers to do something and the majority of the time, that something takes place on your website. For example, you might be running an excellent social marketing campaign that drives people to your website in hopes that they’ll subscribe to your newsletter. But when they arrive at your website and can’t easily find the subscription form (or it’s broken) then your website has ruined your great social media work. Your website needs to be a well-oiled machine that can handle and support the full weight of your overall marketing strategy by effectively becoming the central hub of your digital presence. So, what can you do about it? The fact is that a given website’s conversion problems can stem from many different areas: it could be a development issue, a design flaw, poor writing or some combination of all three. To cover all the bases, we’re going to outline the full process of brainstorming and optimizing a conversion oriented website from scratch. Some of the tips will be process related (intended for businesses that don’t have a website or just want to start over) and others will be actionable tips (for businesses who are looking to improve their existing website). Here are proven tactics you can use to increase your website’s conversion rate. Conversion process Refresher There are various forms of the popular conversion process, and while each differs slightly, the purpose of the illustration remains the same: to guide customers from awareness to action. In this example, the conversion funnel has four steps: awareness, interest, desire, and action. Understanding how to manage each of these phases will allow you to better position yourself for sales. Awareness. The first phase is obviously awareness. As soon as a person becomes aware of your brand, they transition from a consumer to a potential customer. Your goal then immediately becomes to move them from awareness to interest. Interest. It’s during this phase that you have the potential customer interested and need to turn that intrigue into desire. This is arguably the hardest step, as you have to convince the individual that they actually want your product or service. Desire. Once the potential customer desires your product, you need to give them reason to purchase the product. This usually depends on elements like price, brand value, and various logistics. Action. Once the potential customer takes action, they become a customer. This group will represent a minute fraction of the total number of consumers that were in the original awareness phase of the funnel. 1. Set Up A Sales Funnel Sometimes what kills your conversions is that you are still stuck in the old and traditional means of marketing. The law of reciprocity has redefined the landscape of marketing from the old mantra of buy, buy, buy to educate, educate, educate. Asking for sale (signup, whatever) at the early stage of the buyer journey can be detrimental to the entire process. People might be “just browsing”, not be psychologically ready or not in a hurry to buy right now. The more expensive and/or complicated the product, the more time people need before they’re ready to commit. Sometimes offering a demo or a free trial instead of asking for a signup or purchase can bring significant improvement in conversions. But in many cases, you need to just slow down and build a sales funnel to build trust, develop relationship and prove your expertise. Let’s say your product is an online course on how to bake a cake. Here’s how you should go about it. What the visitor wants To learn about how to bake cake What you want Get the visitor to buy your course How to do it Offer valuable for free on how to bake a cake via your blog, videos, free reports, whitepapers Become their trusted advisor Give them compelling reasons to sign up to your email list (in exchange for some good info) Free drip content video course via email Send them to your sales copy and ask for the sale There are arguments among professionals in the industry that it takes least 7 contacts with a prospective buyer before they’re ready to buy from you. I haven’t seen any recent research to back this argument up, but I know for a fact that the longer and deeper your relationship with the prospect, the more likely they are to buy from you. So, slow down. Offer value and results in advance, way before asking for the sale. Just capture their email address, so you could continue talking to them. 2.Communicate Value Communicating value is the number one thing that determines whether people will bother reading more about your product or hit the back button. It’s also the main thing you need to test – if you get it right, it will be a huge boost. If I could give you only one piece of advice on communicating value, it would be to test your value proposition The less known your company is, the better value proposition you need. When I go through a lot of my client website, the conclusion was that missing or poor value proposition is one of the most common shortcomings. A common mistake entrepreneurs make is that they do not provide enough information and value about the products and services they sell. Let’s take a laptop computer, for instance. If I’d describe it like this (all true facts): Processor:Intel Pentium Dual Core 3805U (1.9GHz, 2MB Cache) Screen:6″ (1366 x 768 HD Resolutions) Operating System:Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (Includes Windows 8 Professional 64-bit) RAM:4GB (DDR3 1600MHZ) Hard Drive:500GB Optical Drive:DVD Rewriter (Records DVDs 8x & CDs 24x & Dual Layer Super Multi) Graphics:Integrated (Intel HD Graphics) Wireless LAN:Wireless (802.11b/g/n Wireless) Price: ₦70,000. Would you pay ₦70,000 based on what I just listed here? No, that would be ridiculous. Yet so many sites do exactly that (luckily the maker of this laptop provides more information than that). They just list a bunch of bullet points with features along with the price. The best way to sell products and services is to add as much information about them as is possible. Pages and pages and pages, videos and images. It’s true that 79% of people won’t read it all, but 16% read everything! That 16% is your main target group. If one reads all of the product info and is not convinced yet, you have a problem. But if one is convinced after reading just 1/4, they can skip the rest and just complete the purchase right away. Up to 50% of potential sales are lost due to inadequate information, says International Data Corporation, a global research company. You need to provide enough information so that the prospect could convince themselves Add pictures, videos, reviews to all of your products. Intelligent, neutral and benefit-oriented sales copy works the best. Take a look \at Amazon – they manage to create a lot of content for most products they sell, and they sell millions of products. Furthermore, don’t forget to list the price after you communicate the value. Otherwise people might make a snap judgement based on the price without reading the value it offers. 3.Create Urgency Sometimes, the best marketing tactics are those rooted deep within human psychology. In fact, the greatest marketers are those who have the most in-depth knowledge of how the brain works. One of the key features of the human brain involves urgency. It’s marketing 101. Offer limited time promotions to create a sense of urgency. This age old marketing tactic exists for a reason – because it works. Yet you’d be surprised at how many sites out there don’t give their visitors a sense of urgency! Use the following tactics to make sure that buying right now is a motivating factor: Give a clear deadline Use urgent copy, such as “Limited Time Offer”, “Offer ends soon”, etc. Use strike through pricing Give users a clear next step, and funnel them towards making a purchase Sweeten the deal – give customers added incentives to purchase your already attractive offer, like free shipping 4.Add A Call To Action call-to-action-above-the-fold On every page of your site, you should be guiding visitors towards a desired action. Think of each page as an opportunity to funnel buyers towards a purchase, lead generation form, event promotion, social share, etc. in order to make more money and/or promote your brand. Persuading site visitors to do what you want is no easy task, but taking time to master the art of the call to action can dramatically improve your bottom line. Here’s a few great examples of creative calls to action. A few best practices include: Less is more when it comes to choices. If you give multiple choices, give weight to one choice over another, so customers don’t have to think too hard. Give careful consideration to your call to action button colours. Different colours inspire different emotions, and some colours attract more attention than others. Large, visible text captures attention, but make it too big and you’ll off put potential customers. If you offer one main product, give customers a clear way to purchase it right away from the home page. Keep call to action button text short. Movement attracts attention. Adding movement to your site in specific areas can draw visitors towards a call to action. Make it stand out. Your call to action button should have sufficient space around it so that it clearly stands out. Make your call to action contextually relevant to the content on that page. If you were shopping on BestBuy.com for a new TV and were scrolling through a TV category page, it would be weird if in the sidebar you were prompted to sign up for their camera lens newsletter. 5.Offer Proves Whatever you claim, you need to back it up with proof. People are skeptical and they want to see the evidence, they don’t want to be the only one buying from you. one agency that does this very well is vibeweb solution. Their website is a littered with proves of what they have achieved and testimonials from client. So what kind of proof can you provide? Customer testimonials. People who used your products verify your claims. It’s a good idea to use testimonials from customers that were in a worse situation that the average customer. If even people in terrible circumstances could get the results, so can they. Case studies. We’ve all seen before and after type of case studies. Very effective. The results of scientific tests and studies. I know a log home manufacturing company that wrestled with the claims that log homes lose a lot of heat in the winter and they’re expensive to keep up. They commissioned an independent study from a well-known university. The study found that the log homes are as energy efficient as any other kind of buildings. Now the manufacturer can refer to this study to back up their claims. Third-party reviews. Did a trade magazine or a blog write a glowing review? Show it off and link to it. Social proof. If you have thousands of customers, make it a well-known fact. Nobody wants to be the only idiot using your service. If you have thousands of people / companies use your service, can’t be all that bad! Show it! Nothing like a good demo to prove what your product does. Use videos that showcase your product in action. their are many more conversion rate optimization tactics that can be used by business owners to increase website conversion. If you know any other tactics that can be used to increase conversion, please feel free to leave a comment below. source : http://www.dejagaban.com/5-proven-tactics-to-increase-website-conversion/
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Most Nigerians who have seen popular comic actor, John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu, in action will agree that he is a talented comedian and one of a few Nollywood practitioners that are naturally cut out for the roles that they play in the movies. Okafor has, so far, been able to prove to his fans that he does not only live by making other people to laugh away their sorrows; he is also humour personified. But the actor, in an interview with our correspondent, also reveals that despite his commitment to making people to laugh, he has had cause to be unhappy, even bitter, on some occasions. On one of such, Okafor had an axe to grind with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba. He was so bitter that he almost instituted a court action against the management of the hospital. Recounting what happened, he says, “The matter was actually between the Paediatric Department of the hospital and me. It was in 2011. My wife and our two-year-old son had been kidnapped. After I paid the ransom demanded and they were released by the kidnappers, I returned to Lagos from Enugu. “Then on January 18, 2011, my son fell ill. He was diagnosed with inflammation of the liver. The hospital suggested that he should be scanned. At the same time, I was informed that I could take my son out of the hospital to get the scan done elsewhere. But the same people later declined, saying that everything had to be done in the hospital because he was too weak to be taken outside. “After a while, I was told that there was no electricity in the hospital. When I asked if there was no standby generator, they said there was no fuel in it. I offered to pay for fuel only to be told that the man that operated the generator was not around. When I left the place and got back later, the man still had not returned. Then I was advised to write an application and to submit to the admin department.” After writing the application, Okafor found that there was nobody to receive and treat it. While he was waiting, he was told that his son’s condition required blood transfusion. The actor did everything possible to ensure that the ailing boy was given treatment at the hospital, but his efforts were in vain. Finally, the little boy gave up the ghost. “That was how my son died. Later, one of the doctors came to me and, without even sympathising with me, asked if I could release my boy’s corpse to him so that they could cut it open and use it to teach other medical students. In that moment, I felt like committing murder for the first time in my life. “When I told my lawyer what happened at the hospital, he was shocked. He said it was actionable. I told him that I was ready to take the hospital management to court and sue it for $100 million in damages because my son’s death was caused by the carelessness of the professionals whose duty was to save his life. But my lawyer advised me to let go”. Reflecting on his career, Okafor says he has been publicly embarrassed by fans at different times and in several places. “I quickly forgive them because I was the one that looked for trouble in the first place. On one occasion, somebody came to me and said, ‘Ibu, because of what your jokes have done to me and my family, I promised God that anywhere I meet you, I would slap your face.’ I told him them to go ahead. Then he slapped me so hard that I couldn’t see clearly for two hours,” he says. Mr. Ibu obviously relishes his status as a popular and relatively comfortable Nollywood actor. It is doubtful that, given a choice, he would have given up acting for any other career. Going down memory lane, the actor reveals that he used to be a boxer and a Karate practitioner. Admitting that only a few people are aware of this aspect of his personal history, he says, “I practised Shotokan Karate for 16 years and I was a member of the Karate Federation of Nigeria. I happen to be the first instructor that was teaching Karate in federal government colleges in Nigeria.” The actor, no doubt, cuts the picture of a man enjoying a blissful marriage. But, asked if he ever had a girlfriend before he got married, he replied, “I had problems with my relationships with women. Each time I had a new girlfriend, other men would always take her from me. Whenever I fell in love with a girl, somebody would snatch her from me. But I don’t fear any sense of loss because I married the best woman on earth. My wife is a former beauty queen. She was the winner of the 2004 Face of Imo beauty pageant.” But Okafor says that even now that he is happily married, women have not stopped coming to him for a date. “I don’t woo them, though. They are the ones chasing me. That is part of the price I have to pay for being popular.”
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Abeg oo which one be hardship allowance. Dafts are here praising buhari even though they are faced with hardship while he is collecting allowance for their hardship
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It’s not been a good couple of weeks for Jose Mourinho. The Manchester United manager is hoping to halt his side’s run of defeats in the League Cup against Northampton Town Tonight. And it’s fair to say the Portuguese chief has thought up some ~rather strange ~ training methods ahead of the match. The Red Devils, who are staying at the Daventry Court hotel, have been seen stretching their legs in the car park. This is really strange.My question is will training at the car park bring the best out of the player.Manchester United are on a 3 match losing streak.we hope result get better or else Mourinho would be on the knife edge. SOURCE : http://www.dejagaban.com/breaking-news-jose-mourinho-forces-man-united-stars-to-train-in-the-car-park/ |
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Given the way that men are by and large accepted to be the more grounded of the pair and henceforth, regularly the supplier, it is not extraordinary that ladies more often than not have things to ask, requests to make, and changes required of their life partner. The following are 3 certain ways that will help you get whatever you need at whatever time you make the solicitation of your man. 1.Go straight to the point- While trying to abstain from looking so immediate and requesting, some pick the other alternative of “stunningly” making the solicitations. This is finished by dropping insights, and conveying their longing for that specific thing in no express terms. If you want to get an answer, you need to stick to the point rather than communicating through subtext. Often times, the intention is even lost on your man during the indirect asking and hint-droppings. Hence, make a request for the thing that you actually want, or you just might not get it. 2.Don’t guilt trip him The point here is to discourage you ladies from shaming your spouse or partner into getting what you want. 3.Show appreciation This is almost the simplest thing ever to do, but sadly it is the one taken for granted the most. http://www.dejagaban.com/3-ways-to-approach-your-life-partner-for-something-and-get-it/ |
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Rave91: Source >> http://www.dejagaban.com/the-astonishing-stat-that-shows-just-how-lethal-manchester-citys-kelechi-iheanacho-is-in-front-of-goal/ |
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Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has proceeded with his fine form to the season by scoring his side’s second goal against Hull. The 19-year-old, who scored City’s unequivocal second in their 2-1 Manchester derby triumph, completed a clearing move at the Etihad following 25 minutes taking after Kevin De Bruyne’s opener. The hosts multiplied their lead early in the second half with strikes from in form Raheem Sterling and summer singing Iker Gundogan as Pep Guardiola’s side endeavored to bond their place at the highest point of the Premier League. Since blasting onto the scene last season Iheanacho has inspired with his pace, willing running and unerring coolness in front of goal– a property which is upheld by a surprising measurement. His strike against Hull was the clinical Nigerian’s tenth Premier League objective for the nationals – from only 14 shots on target. http://www.dejagaban.com/the-astonishing-stat-that-shows-just-how-lethal-manchester-citys-kelechi-iheanacho-is-in-front-of-goal/ Contrast that and Olivier Giroud, who in the last two seasons has changed over 16 of 42 on-target endeavors, and Christian Eriksen, who has scored a little six out of 41. 1 Like |
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Rave91: Source : http://www.dejagaban.com/low-turnout-as-arik-resumes-operation/ |
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Lagos—Following its intention to resume work, yesterday, Arik Air experienced low turnout of travellers at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. The airline had, on Tuesday, suspended its activities but recanted by resuming operations yesterday. In a statement, the airline’s Public Relations Officer, Ola Adebanji said: “Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest airline, is pleased to announce that scheduled flights will resume from 11 am, Wednesday September 14, 2016.” A ticketing agent with the airline in Lagos, who pleaded for anonymity, disclosed that the airline was experiencing a low turnout. The agent said, “The first flight left before 12 noon today. The turnout is less than the usual flow. You don’t expect our fingers to be equal immediately. Its a matter of time, everything will pick up.” “Many of the passengers we had today were the ones who had initially booked an earlier ticket, and rescheduled. Arik went to Abuja, Benin, and some other routes I can’t confirm now, but it flew its normal routes”, he disclosed. The airline had earlier said its activities were being impacted by the rise in aviation fuel prices across the country.
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Rave91: Source http://www.dejagaban.com/kelechi-iheanacho-is-unstoppable/ |
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Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho is on red hot form this past few weeks.The Nigerian striker scored his third goal in 12 days as Manchester city defeated Borussia Moenchengladbach by four goals to nothing in the Uefa Champions league.Every Nigerian is happy about his good form and hope he keeps getting the goals for both his club and country. 2 Likes
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Hair raising footage from Russia shows a group of teenagers atop a high bridge setting themselves on fire and then jumping into the murky waters below in the name of getting more likes on social media. The unusual stunt happened in the south-western Russian city of Penza where two videos of the teenagers launching themselves from the bridge were shared online. The first video starts off by showing a teen being doused in a flammable liquid before a friend puts a lighter to his coat to set the boy alight. WATCH VIDEO HERE http:///R5opXm
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Police have released footage of a man who is believed to have set fire to a Scottish Muslim woman's sleeve while she was shopping in New York. The victim, named in media reports as Nemariq Al-Hinai, 35, from Glasgow, was assaulted on Midtown Manhattan's Fifth Avenue at 8.58pm on Saturday night. She was looking through the windows of designer clothes store Valentino after getting off a tourist bus when she 'felt something warm on her left arm and noticed her blouse was on fire'. Nemariq patted out the fire and observed a male standing next to her with a lighter in his hand before he fled the scene. Nemariq, thought to be a dentist working in Hamilton, South Lanarksire, refused medical attention at the scene. Police confirmed there had been no arrests but released a video of the prime suspect walking down the street. It shows a man wearing a black hat, black tank top, black trousers and black shoes checking behind him and walking away from the incident. Source http://www.dejagaban.com/woman-in-muslim-clothing-is-set-on-fire-in-new-york/
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Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo says Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against his former club Sporting CP will be a special match against a special team. Ronaldo who has never failed to score against a former club in Europe spoke to UEFA.com about “a special match” – when Real Madrid take on Sporting CP -a team Ronaldo joined at age 12. Source http://www.dejagaban.com/uefa-cl-sporting-cp-tie-is-a-special-match-for-me-ronaldo/
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Crystal Palace and Senegal full-back Pape Souaré was rushed to hospital on Sunday after being involved in a car crash on the M4, The Eagles have confirmed. The 26-year-old is reported to have been airlifted to hospital with pictures of the scene appearing to reveal that emergency services were forced to cut open the roof on his vehicle according to the Independent. Source http://www.dejagaban.com/eagles-star-hospitalized-after-serious-car-crash/
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The season is coming to an end slowly. Fc Ifeanyi Ubah is unbeaten in there last 5 matches.They spent the first half of the season in the middle of the table but now they are third.The team is on good form and want to win the league.They are behind league leaders Rivers United with 3 points. More http://www.dejagaban.com/nigeria-professional-football-league-table-after-week-35-matches/
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When a coordinating Minister of Youth and Sports declares that talent and will-power and not necessarily hard work and preparation guarantees you honors in any Sporting competition, it spits ridicule at everything genuine about success and nothing can be so repugnant or repulsive. Those words, belittles the achievement of Nigeria’s D’Tigers at the Afrobasket in 2015, Chioma Anjuwa’s 7.12 meters leap to Gold at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics or what the likes of Floyd Mayweather and Serena Williams have achieved over the years and are instilling in ‘the youth.’ The Red Beret Chief in question turns up every other time it seems with one ridiculous assertion after another like its a culture. Read more http://www.dejagaban.com/minister-for-youth-and-sports-dalung-drops-another-bomb-shell/
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Am really happy for her.She has won Team Nigeria 4th Gold medal in the Rio2016 Paralympics Source http://www.dejagaban.com/onye-lauritta-claims-gold-and-sets-a-new-world-record-in-the-womens-shot-put-f/
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