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No special well crafted introductory paragraph to see here. Lets just cut to why you are here.



Why You Need To Properly Set Up Your Instagram Profile

Your Instagram profile is your only chance of creating a first impression with your potential customer.

It’s the sales girl that welcomes your customers in.

Do a bad job at this and you would see your customers run away from you faster than Usain Bolt at the Olympics. (Overused metaphor, I know)

Your customers need to know right away,

Who you are
What you do
How you do it
For whom you do what you do
And the food you ate last night (Ok, just kidding)

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I’ll show you how you can easily answer all these questions with your Instagram profile.

But first things first…,

THE NAME SECTION



The name section of your Instagram bio is the first most important thing when setting up your profile.

Any keyword you put in this section is searchable.

Keywords are words that describe ‘what you are about’ in simple terms.

When people search on Instagram for keywords relating to what you do, you could easily show up, depending on the keywords you use in this section.

The Instagram algorithm shows your page to people that are more interested in what you do.

WHAT NOT TO DO
Do not use your business name here, unless your business is already well known.

Avoid using your real name unless you are trying to build a personal brand. But even then, you should combine your personal name with what you do.

WHAT TO DO
Use words that describe what you do.

Put what you think your audience might be searching for.

Examples

1. If your business name is Caleb’s Fashion, but you are a fashion store. Then best to use ‘fashion store’ as a bio name.

2. Are you an expert in a field, then instead of using your name, use what you are an expert in, e.g Social Media Manager, Content Strategist, Sales/Marketing Expert, etc.

Don’t take my word for it, here is what Triciabiz did…,


Stay with me now, we still have some tricks to unlock…,


To the next thing;

NICHE STATEMENT
Your ‘niche’ is just the industry your business is in.

Do you sell clothes, then you are in the fashion niche. Do you sell food items, then you are in the food/restaurant niche.

See the marked section of the image below for an example.

Your niche statement is meant to communicate exactly who you help and how you help them.

It should also clearly express the result or satisfaction you can give and/or how you do what you do.

Expert entrepreneurs would call this your ‘Unique Value Proposition’.

Relax, It’s just a fancy word to show that not all entrepreneurs have common sense.


Be among the class of those that ‘have sense’ today and get yourself a clear, well-written niche statement.

A good niche statement should help you stand out from the crowd of competitors. It should be unique to just you and your business.

It should also be indirectly selling to your potential customers. Let them know what they stand to gain from buying from you or following you.

WHAT NOT TO DO
Don’t just put together a long string of words with unnecessary smileys.

e.g bags, shoes, makeups, etc or
closures, wigs, masquerade masks, etc.

Avoid hard-selling. Don’t use words like (please order from me, I take God beg you). By the way, Nigerians are more stubborn when you take God beg them.)

WHAT TO DO
Clearly say what you do.

e.g We sell high-quality fashion pieces to give you that classic look for any event.

Another example; Our wig collections are carefully selected from high-quality manufacturers to give you that facial beauty other wigs can’t.

Say how you can help. (Note that you don’t have to combine both 1&2)

e.g Take this example from Tricia Biz


The next thing we would be talking about is

AUTHORITY BUILDER STATEMENT
If after your niche statement, you still have space left, then you can add a fact about your business, or an authority statement.

An authority statement can be an achievement, an award you have received, problems you have solved, a milestone you have reached, orders you have sold, etc.

It should basically tell potential customers that you know what you are doing and you have done it before.

Example of an authority statement. See the circled section in the images below.


ADDING A CALL TO ACTION
If you don’t do anything in this guide, you need to do this.

A call to action is the action you want anybody that reaches your page to take.

Do you want them to download a free resource? Buy from you? etc. Then you need to lead them to make that specific action.


This leads us to one most important point.

(GET A WEBSITE!!!)
I don’t care how small you think your business is, if you are just starting or if you are yet to make any sales. You need a website.

Stop leading people directly to WhatsApp.

Thanks to Disha, you can now get a mini one-page website for almost free.

A website helps build your authority, shows you are a serious business person, and helps presell your products or services.

Seriously, you have no right to complain of low sales or no sales if you don’t have a website.


Have you not wondered that these experts you follow and learn from have a form of website and you don’t?

Get a website today, even if it’s a one-page mini-website.


Now to the last thing.

YOUR HIGHLIGHT COVERS
Your highlight covers add to the overall beauty of your page.

They also help organize your Instagram story posts in ways your potential client can easily relate to.

A well-designed highlight cover help stamps your brand on the mind of customers while making you look professional.


Organize your highlight into;

Reviews, testimonials, orders, etc.

So you made it to the end…,


Thank you for reading.

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Source: https://onebusinessonejob.substack.com/

Lalasticlala

What do Nigerian Women want most in 2020?

This question is like asking a 3-year-old kid to explain Albert Einstein Theory of Relativity. What you get is a pool of drooling spits.

And like a 3-year-old kid, I would try to scribble down some answers knowing fully well that no matter how right or perfect my attempt to answer this daunting question might be, my answers would almost be wrong three days from now.

Don’t ask me how I know, I mean we are talking about Nigerian women here. What they want, their needs, desires, their hunger, and their drive can change faster than Barry Allen running into the speed force.

Don’t get me wrong, Nigerian women know what they want, they just want many things at different points in their existence.

It’s like when you are hungry and you know you want to eat rice but 5 mins later, you know you want something else and you’d rather murder everyone around you than eat that rice. If you are a guy, you most certainly cannot relate to this but not to worry, our women know what I mean.

So what do our women really want in 2020?

Well for a start, how about you learn to be faithful.

2019 was a year of cheaters and homewreckers. It was like the devil decided he no longer wanted to steal, kill and destroy. Instead, he concentrated all his resources into ensuring these Nigerian men cheat on their wife/girlfriends.

And Men, Let’s not lie. This has been going on way before 2019. The women, I believe no longer want to deal with that nonsense. Stop justifying your penchant to cheat with a flimsy “men are polygamous in nature” excuse, men are not.

Let’s not forget “cooking”. Yes, these women want you to cook. It’s some form of feminist propaganda. They have said, to cook is not a woman’s responsibility and you should learn to at least light the stove and boil a kettle of water for peace to reign.

To be fair, nowhere was it written that it’s a woman’s responsibility to cook and I guess these women have forgotten that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. But, hey, who am I to judge? I’m just here to say what they want.

So men, the next time your in-laws come visiting, take a time out and go to the market, get some soup ingredients and prepare the best meal of your life. Burn the house down if you must but cook. Learn to cook, it is now a husband material requirement.



Finally, and I know its something you all have been expecting. These women want money and I do not mean the “you must be as rich as Dangote and buy me flashy Cars” money.

I mean the “I want to work for my own money while I help you spend the little you have” money. One thing that comes handy with Feminism is that women now see the need to make their own money. “Equality Baby!!!”

Not like it has never been like that but fewer and fewer women are now dependent on the wealth or lack of it of their soul mates. They also want the right to earn for themselves.

And please enough with the Joint accounts, they know its just an excuse to track how much they earn and spend. Unless your woman suggests it herself, don’t bring it up.

And less I forget, the fact that I say these women want to earn their own money doesn’t mean they don’t want to spend yours, no matter how small it is.

In the thought process typical of Nigerian women, they believe helping you spend your own money while saving theirs is the ultimate expression of true love. And who are we to argue?

It is what they want in 2020.

And we must give it to them.

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Kingpee2:
These ones have scaled through success already ..

How do you define success?

Don't measure success by what you see.

The Nigerian Government gets a warning from US secret intelligence that a devastating terrorist attack is about to take place. An attack that would put the whole country in chaos.

After thorough investigation it was discovered that the man behind this proposed attack is a Facebook addict that is currently friends with over 1 million Facebook Nigerians. Also, the man's name is a combination of the three major tribes in Nigeria, e.g Olorunfemi Nnamdi Sambo.

The problem however is Zuckerberg is an ass and has refused to reveal any data that would aid in capturing this super villian.

1. You are contacted to help find this man because somehow the SSS sees you as an expert. During your investigation you discover that the man has a mole in the team you are working with and the attack is three days from now. WHAT DO YOU DO?

2. Two days to the attack, a description of the man was released. You discover that your father fits this description even down to his facebook profile, and worst is he just came back from iraq. WHAT DO YOU DO?

Demmieviere:
This Is What I Call Stupidity And Criticism Of The Highest Order! OP, I'm sorry to type this; you Reason With Ur Anus. "christianity Existed For Over 1000years In Turkey Unlike Ours Which Is Just 172years But Islam Radicalism Uprooted It" Bulldust! What Has This Country Got To Do With Turkey Or Chicken Or Whatever?
"If It Can Happen In Turkey, It Can Also Happen If We Are Not Careful" Really? Then Make It Happen. You See, It's So Clear That U're A Muslim. You Should Be Straight Forward And Stop Using Turkey As A Cover Up. Instead, Just Type; Very Soon, We Muslims Will Take Over D Christians In Nigeria( In Ur Dreams)
Little Wonder Why All These Muslims Are Always After The Christians. Every Friday U Hear D Imam Saying Christians Are Wicked.. Christians Are This.. Christians re That..Shit! Whereas In The Church, U'll Never Hear A Pastor Make Mention Of Their Religion, Let Alone Criticizing Them.
Whether U Like It Or Not, Even In D Next 1000years, Christianity Can Never Be Wipe Away From This Country. I RISE!

i am very disappointed with this comment of yours. The op is making a very crucial point an you are here trying to deviate from what is on ground. I suggest you research more on this topic before you say something not worth saying.

we once had this church member(a lady) beautiful in all ramifications, she was never scared of farting when ever we are in a group discussion or even choir practise.

and any time we go to the camp(rccg) she'll fart in the bus, another guy would fart and another and another and before you know it becomes a farting competition!

Surprisingly she was the most liked, most 'toasted' and other gals even started to join her.

My point is if you dont see it as a big deal, i'm sure he also wont see it as a big deal.

anyway make sure you have something more to offer than a face full of make up and an air full of farts!!!

Teespice:


same sentiments I have echoed on the past.

relationships and dating in this country is a lose lose situation. more often than not, one has to give sth in order to receive.

expectations which are not met would lead into sth else. is it not better to lay your cards down early enough so that the part who is not comfortable takes a walk. that way stupid threads as theses will reduce.

I'm proud to say my relationships hav always been like this and i've enjoyed every bit of it, thats why i marvel when i read topics like this

I just want to say if 99 out of the 100 gals you meet are gold diggers, then maybe there is a problem with you.

Girls aint gold diggers, they are conformists, they act in relation to how you relate with them. You are what you attract.

Do you try to impress them?
Do you feel like your money is the only good quality you can flaunt!
Can you confidently say that if you get broke today many a gal would still like you for who you are?

Check yourself man
Check yourself!

Girls Aint Gold Diggers if you didnt provide them with an axe, or whatever the hell they dig with!

FlawlessRebirth2:
YOU HAVE NOT SEEN ANYTHING



ITS JUST STARTING

but its just very bad.

I'll try to be short!

I stay with an uncle who has a 5year old daughter, so kids are always coming to play in the house. However i witnessed something tonight that broke my heart.

just as i was scrolling through nairaland, i started hearing one of the neighbours kid telling a story, what drew immediate attention was this

''he now touched her t.oto''

You are schocked right?

I wanted to slap her but i decided not to, i wanted to really know what she was talking about!

To my utter amazement, this young gal started delving into the world of porn with the words she was using..,

words like 'p.rick' 'she now bend her bu.m bu.m' and some other words i cant even type here cause i feel awkward thinking abt it.

It was very obvious she was talking about a p.orn clip she must have watched. Well i know this cos who haven't watched porn? I was bitter, angry and disturbed! How did a small gal get access to a porn video, when and where did she watch it?

Well she has 2 elder brothers and 2 elder sisters, she may have watched it on the phone of one of them or even in a neighbours house cos i've noticed these kids are allowed to walk into any neighbours room. As i'm typing(8:33pm) that kid is still here. Arent her parents worried that she's not home by now?

If you are a parent or have younger ones


1. KEEP YOUR PHONES OUT OF REACH OF YOUR KIDS:

Apart from the fact that they might have access to adult materials, i think exposing them too early to smart phones would do more harm than good. If you must keep porns on your phone you can download a vidoe/pic hiding app from googleplay. A good one is NQ SECURITY. Dont just conclude that they can't operate your phone, you'd be surprised.


2. ENROL THEM FOR EXTRA SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

If you are a very busy parent and arrive home late, you can enrol them into some after school activity that they can exert their energy on and far away from predators. You can look for a music school, balle or chess club, etc.


3. LEARN TO COMMUNICATE

Learn to communicate with your kids no matter what. Ask them questions, tease them, teach them to open up, dont be the dad that barks or the mum that nags. Your kids are not frustration recieving machine, dont pour your frustration on them.


4. PUT SOMEONE IN CHARGE OF THEM

You'd be surprised how many people would be willing to watch over your kid if you would only ask plus dont forget to get them a loaf of agege bread. This is necessary cos when something happens to your kid you know who to ask and where to run to.


5. DONT JUST ASSUME OR BE NON CHALANT

Dont just think that a pervert cant reach your kid. What if its already happening, what if that teacher you so much trust, that relative, that neighbour, that friend is the pervert. Be involved in the growth of your kid.


MAY WE LIVE TO EAT THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOUR

adebayor1490:
Lol..... I love this article mehn..... Kudos

thanks man!

pato405:
Make sure you have a job to return to. Studying abroad is no longer a guarantee for a job.

There are other things you'll gain if you study abroad and most people just want to have that experience!

lalasticlala

Let me first start by saying we already have great schools in Nigeria even though i would like to pretend I'm unaware of the fact that the number one ranked University in Nigeria is currently ranked 601st in the world(At least there is a 1st), that's a beautiful 200 steps lower than Makerere University in Uganda, and University of Cape Town, a school in South Africa is 481 steps higher than University of Ibadan.

Do you feel like crying yet? Don't! I wont drive the bitter statistics further, that's not the essence of this post. This post is for those that wish to study in a country where the A's isn't for the lecturers and their families and a place where your soul wont dissolve because you have to sit in a class room that seem like you and the rest of your mates have been packaged in a massive tin of sardine being hawked on third mainland bridge under the watchful gaze of an angry sun.


I should however state now that if your sole aim of going abroad is to get an accent, (believe me there are people like that), you should know that accents gotten from schools in Ghana, Kenya, Benin Rep. do not count. Now that it's official, lets get down to the nitty gritty.



1. TALK TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE STUDIED/STUDYING ABROAD

The only thing harder than studying abroad is thinking about studying abroad, because you are as confused as a 3 year old toddler who just landed on the moon. WHY? There are over 23,729 universities all over the world and finding one that suits your taste is like an astronaut looking for an alien life in outer space. The good news is if you look around you, you would see friends on social media or extended family members who are already living the dream life. You can talk to this people and ask them the questions you want to, believe me its a better alternative than searching the internet all day looking for information only to end up on a porn site after hours of frustration and confusion. This friends can give you all the information you require, allay your fears and even offer to support you.



2. MAKE SURE YOUR PASSPORT IS UP TO DATE

The next thing you need to do is to check if your passport is up to date. If you don't have a passport you should apply for one. You should note that it can take from 1 day to anywhere more than 8 years before you can get your passport, depending on the amount of ass you are willing to kiss with your money of course.



3. MAKE YOUR DECISIONS

This is where your life can totally go from absolute tranquility to 'Weed smoking, Codeine drinking' madness. At this stage, you can make all the wrong decisions or make all the right ones(not like there is any other choice). You have to choose the school you want to study in, your choice country, your career path, whether or not you should apply for a scholarship, the kind of accent you would get, etc. This is important because every school have their basic requirements, every country their economic, racist, natural issues, and every accent has its own perks. In other words, no country would be able to give you a 100 percent satisfaction. However you and i can both agree that any school is better than a school where they treat their students like shit, so the simple thing to do is look for that shit and avoid it.


4. DO YOUR RESEARCH

After you finally decide on the school you want to attend or the courses you would like to pursue, it is just logical to research on those schools. However I've met students who know next to nothing about their school(give them kudos for knowing the name though) or whether the school they want is offering the course they are going for. It is very simple, go to google, google is that massive site with a tiny box where you can type whatever you want and it would try to give you answers plus pizza and sharwama(now ladies please don't google google) When you get to google, just type in the name of your school and capish, you are a genius, just keep going. Also it is safe to have more than one school you wish to study, don't ask me why, i just know.



5. FIND A CONSULTING ORGANIZATION

Are you among the class of people who act like they know it all or think you can do it yourself? Well going abroad to study is a scenario where you would fail in grand style. You need help and you need the help of experts in the field. This people are specialized in ensuring that you achieve your goals, train you for exams, help you process admissions, choose the best schools for you, give you information on scholarships you don't even believe exists and well, do everything for you apart from cleaning your diapers if you still use one. A very good and reliable organization is http://www.mackivconsult.org/ aka EXAMPLANET SERVICES. You can visit their site for more information. There are others but that's the only one i choose to recommend. I hope you have no beef with that.


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