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The Internet offers many avenues and possibilities to the average person. If a person wishes to shop or research a subject, websites exist to cater to the specific desire. Some people go online because they wish to make friends. Making friends does not have to be formidable. In this article, we share a few ideas about how to make friends from around the world on the internet. Find Relevant Communities If a person wishes to find a suitable friend, it is an excellent idea to find relevant communities. A person has many choices when it comes to the act of socializing....

The world has changed. With information so readily available, the masses are not as uninformed as they once were. Nor are they so removed from corporate levels. Their voice is greater than ever, and they have a greater influence than they ever did in the past. The Growing Power of Social Media Primarily, that voice is through social networking. Blogs, community sites like Facebook, and sharing sites like Pintrest all contribute toward the growing voice of the consumer. Businesses are forced to keep up with the flow or be left behind. This is a situation that many CEO’s of large companies don’t...

Google has rolled out a new design for its social networking service, Google+. The new design is cleaner and easier to navigate. The new Google+ design looks great and could even make it less intimidating for new users. So, if you have been off Google+ for awhile, this is a great time to dive back in. 1. Click access to important sections The new Google+ design has a navigation ribbon on the left side with buttons to your Google+ Home, Profile, Explore, Hangouts, Photos, etc. The navigation ribbon floats so that they are always visible no matter how much you scroll...

All this while Google+ has been open to only people 18 years and above. But on January 26, 2012 Google+ amended its rules to allow people 13 years and above to join the social networking site. So for the first time all teens can join Google+ officially. To ensure that teens are protected online Google+ offers enhanced privacy features for teens. That Google+ is opening its doors to all teens does not mean teens have not been using the social networking site. After all they can raise their age to join. However, Google by these changes to its rules is...

Google+, Google’s own social networking service, now boasts of over 90 million users. This is more than 100% the number of users on the social networking site just three months ago. This information was made available by Google's CEO Larry Page, while announcing the company’s fourth quarter 2011 results. According to the result, Google made $10.58 billion in revenue, the first time the company is exceeding the $10 billion mark in a quarter in its history. However, Google's earnings fell short of analysts' expectations leading to a 9% drop in the value of its shares on announcement of the results....

By now, you might have heard about the new social networking service from Google called Google+ which is generating a lot of buzz and forcing Facebook to make some quick announcements. Google+ now has over 40 million users, who from reviews all over the web are generally happy with the service. Having used Google+ for sometime now, I will like to join them in giving Google+ a pass mark. Google+ design is great offering a good user experience, better than Facebook, if you ask me. Your ability to share content to one or more select groups called Circles is one...

This article will look at the hype surrounding social media and how the fast growing medium has attracted millions of youths. In this article, we will be learning about the tips and tricks of WhatsApp, the hype of Social Media, and how social media has attracted millions of youth. We will start off with the hype, and it's about time that we go a decade back when mobile technology combined with internet to give rise to third-party apps and changed the complexion of mobile phone usage with the internet. This combination and the rise to third-party apps has become a part...

Today’s technological advancement is truly an amazing thing. It has provided us with so many innovations that have been proven beneficial to all of us. In addition, technology has also shaped how business is done. The creation of social media has drastically affected business operations and such. What is Social Media Monitoring? First things first, let us define what social media monitoring is. This is the act of using a tool that will enable you to track and “listen” to what your consumers have to say about your products and services. Of course, social media has been an essential part of everyone’s...

Keynote: Instagram Follower Count Trackers are indispensable tools for influencers and businesses, offering deep insights into audience behavior and engagement levels. Thus, they enable strategic decisions to enhance online visibility and growth. Instagram Follower Count Trackers are essential tools for understanding social media trends.  An Instagram follower count doesn't just show your brand’s reach; it also helps guide your plans to boost engagement and growth. These trackers fit perfectly with your overall strategy, giving you important information to make sure your content connects with your audience. This way, every post helps you move closer to your online goals. In this article,...

TikTok is no longer just a platform for mindless scrolling through a never-ending feed. It is a versatile social media application that enables talented individuals to accomplish diverse goals. Especially the creators can monetize their content and diversify their income on the go.  Selling digital products is one of the sought-after ways to earn money by unleashing creativity. Though there are a plethora of digital channels out there on the internet, TikTok is the trendiest platform to promote your digital products and drive incredible sales profitably. Moreover, you can avail the support of Trollishly to reach more potential audiences instantly...

Facebook has launched its location-based service called Facebook Places. Facebook Places is a phone-based service that enable Facebook users share their location with friends. Places service is slowly being rolled out to users in the US. Users in other countries may have to wait awhile before Facebook Places is activated for their account. Benefits of Facebook Places Facebook Places will enable users to connect with each other at an entirely new level. Users can now see where their friends are as well as find friends around their location. Once a user selects the "check-in" button, their location will be visible to...

Instagram is the in thing now in this instant world and with more than a billion active users monthly, the platform is flourishing at a very fast rate. Even with the algorithm becoming stricter, Instagram is still the preferred platform whether you are an individual user or a business user. It has so far been the best platform for influencers and users alike. By learning from other Instagram specialists who have performed extremely well, you can apply the same rules and use similar strategies to get new likes and followers. If you're starting out, using a VVSlikes trial may sound like...

Have you ever been in a situation where you’re having an interesting discussion with somebody or a group of people online but you wish you could speak to express yourself better? If you have, then there’s a place where that voice of yours can be heard clearly and it’s nowhere else but on Tribe Naija. Just in case you do not know what Tribe Naija is, it’s a growing social platform specifically created for Nigerians especially Nigerian youths to engage in a plethora of meaningful conversations around different topics on social, sports, politics, economy, entertainment and lifestyle. And if you are already...

Social media is a place where many businesses thrive to communicate and sell to their customers. In its early days, it used to be considered a genie. But, as tons of business join every day, getting social media services has become more crucial in its success. Simply having a social media page is not enough anymore. This especially holds true after the algorithm changes that have been implemented on users’ timelines. When your content is not engaging or relevant enough, chances are, you aren’t going to reach the amount of engagements you would want to. So what kind of content should...

In my earlier post on how to add a Facebook cover photo to your Facebook Timeline, I told you that making a normal photo fit as a cover photo on Facebook Timeline is very hard. If you have attempted adding your own cover photo, you must have faced similar challenges. So, we will see some of your options for making a good cover photo for your timeline. Upload a photo and drag Facebook enable you drag a photo into position before saving it as a cover photo. This ensures that all the part of the photo you want seen are visible...

A couple of days ago, I started on the subject of digital marketing. There, you had the chance to get answers to some of the questions that bother people whenever digital marketing is mentioned. While that might be enough to get you started, it is surely not enough to keep you going. That is why we are here today – to keep you going. One of the things I mentioned in the previous post was how a business needs to change with time. You will be surprised that even when you have started digital marketing like I advised, you will still...

Can't have enough of Badoo on your computer? You can also Badoo on the go on your mobile phone at m.badoo.com or download Badoo native apps for your Android or iOS devices. Badoo is a dating focused social networking service for finding new friends, chatting, and finding a date.   Supported Devices Badoo currently offers native apps for Android and iOS based devices. You can download Badoo on all Android phones running Android 2.1 and above. iPhones and iPads running iOS 5 and newer can install the iOS native app. To access Badoo on other mobile phones, just point your mobile browser...

Without a doubt, social media videos are among the best tools available to boost user engagement with your content and brand. After all, the great thing about social platforms is precisely that your followers become active participants in your efforts, interacting and sharing your content to help you reach increasingly bigger audiences! That is in theory, at least. In practice, you can’t post a random video, sit back, and just wait for it to “go viral”. If your goal is to establish and nurture a healthy social media presence using videos, you need a strategy and methodology that produces content that...

2go is one of the fastest growing Instant messaging & chat app in Nigeria and all over Africa. On 2go you can send and receive messages free to other users on your mobile phone. So, you want to know what the fuss is all about, we will show you how to download the 2go chat app. Also see 2go on PC. Join us after the break for more on 2go in Nigeria. Where to Buy SmartphonesJumia.com.ng from ₦7,999.00 Buy Now Konga.com from ₦9,500.00 Buy Now Need more info about 2go? Ask any question about 2go at our mobile services forum or share your insight and...

2go is a very popular social networking and chat mobile app in Nigeria, especially for users of feature phones. It is a lightweight mobile app that makes keeping in touch with your friends easy. However, if you cannot get enough of 2go on your mobile phone, the service now offers an experimental emulator to enable you use 2go chat on your laptop or desktop computers.Where to Buy SmartphonesJumia.com.ng from ₦7,999.00 Buy Now Konga.com from ₦9,500.00 Buy Now However, do not expect a Facebook-like experience as 2go on PC is still experimental. You get an emulator that looks just like a mobile...

There are different types of social media profiles but you will need to manage the one that you want to use so that you can reap the benefits of the platform as well as your profile. It is only then you will be able to gain more social engagement. The social media platforms allow you to publish lots of posts to which you can react with social profiles. However, you will need to know and use the subset of these sources available to you when you want to setup searches. As of now you are allowed to use these following types...

BlackBerry Bold 9790 (Bold 6) is less premium compared to the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and features a more stylish and compact design. The Bold 6 shares a lot of features with BB Bold 9900, but comes at a cheaper price making it very attractive for consumers on budget. Where to Buy BlackBerry Phones Jumia.com.ng from ₦22,000.00 Buy Now     Blackberry Bold 9790 Specs Here are a few specs of the BlackBerry Bold 9790: Status: Available Since December, 2011 BlackBerry 7.0 OS Weight: 107g Dimensions: 110 x 60 x 11.4 mm 2.45-inch Display (480 x 360 pixels, 245ppi) Physical QWERTY Keyboard with optical trackpad 5MP...

The world is literally at that point where any business serious about growth, making profits, and keeping up with competitions from rivals is online. Digital is the new growth currency for businesses. However, going digital may somewhat be confusing and tiring as there are so many digital channels to get it done. Of those channels, social media and email are the top contenders, and marketers are almost always constantly torn between which is best, which is more effective, which is more appropriate for businesses, which yields more returns, and so many other arguments. While many believe Email is king, many also...

With over 1.8 billion monthly active users, YouTube is one of the most popular videos sharing platforms. If you have a YouTube channel and looking to get more views on your YouTube Videos, then this is the right place for you. Uploading videos on YouTube is not enough to make your channel successful. You want people to watch your videos, which will enable increase your viewership and build trust. However, getting views on your YouTube videos is not easy. A lot of channels on YouTube get closed after a few months of launching. The reason is simple. They are unable to...

Twitter is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, and it can be a great way to engage with people and get your message out. As a Twitter user, you can post tweets and reply to other people's tweets. However, if you're new to Twitter, you may be wondering how to view replies on Twitter. When you post a tweet, it will appear in your followers' feeds. If someone replies to your tweet, they will tag you in their reply, so you'll be able to see it in your notifications. To view  replies on Twitter, you...

Customer satisfaction results from a variety of factors such as brand reliability, employee response, billing accuracy, competitive pricing, quick service, and so on. However, with the growing popularity of social media, it has become increasingly difficult to determine the key factors that influence the user experience of online customers. Understanding how users interact with content on social media and engage with it actively can help organizations understand their customers’ behavior, interests, and preferences. This information can help organizations tailor their online presence on diverse social media platforms in a manner that generates the highest engagement from their customers. Apart from studying...

So, we have been doing quite the extensive study in social media marketing. If you are still stuck on how to get started with social media marketing, or have not seen our list of common social media marketing mistakes to avoid, you should take time out to go have a look. Once you are well grounded in those, I can assure you that you are ready for the next step – creating a solid social media marketing strategy. You can know all about the subject and even start applying it. However, without a solid strategy to back you up, your...

Did you know that 49% of consumers depend on influencer recommendations? It's no wonder why influencer marketing is one of the growing trends in 2022. Whether you want to increase your sales, develop brand awareness or reach new clients, influencer marketing can help you out. All you need is a proper plan to execute the whole strategy. Keep on reading this post to learn how to plan an effective influencer strategy. Determine your Target Audience The first step in creating a successful influencer campaign is to identify the people you want to reach and influence. Use statistics from your web page or social...

$50 is the cash price up for grabs in the social media creative design contest, organized by SocialMediaCreatives, a new free 'do it yourself' social media creative design website. www.socialmediacreatives.com is assisting small businesses to get the most benefit possible from the upcoming Black Friday with a contest to promote early creative campaign and good creative designs for Black Friday sale. Black Friday is a day when most big online businesses make the highest sale on a single day while few small businesses take the advantage. The main reason why most small businesses don’t make much sales taking advantage of the Black...

Want to be successful on TikTok? Well, it is all going to come down to those sweet views and likes. How do you get them? Well, while there is a little bit of luck involved in the process, there are a few things you can do to up the chance of getting views on your videos. These tips should help. Watch the Pros If you want to learn how to do something, then watch what the pros are doing. If you spot somebody who is wildly successful on TikTok, then you will want to start to dissect why they are popular. Remember,...

It’s 2018 already and social media industry has become bigger than ever. With the leading social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and Google+, the number of active social media users in 2017 reached 2.46 billion. As per Statista, this number will grow at warp speed and surpass 3 billion by 2021, which is equal to one-third of the total population on Earth. Internet has become accessible to everyone today, and social media is the lovechild of internet. Social media trend won’t end anytime soon, and your business must take advantage of it for several purposes, including social selling,...

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional social network, with over 630 million users in more than 200 countries and territories. Unsurprisingly, LinkedIn is also a major source of social traffic to B2B websites like Ajroni Web Agency. There are a few reasons for this. First, LinkedIn is where business professionals connect and learn about new companies and products. So it's only natural that LinkedIn users would be interested in learning more about the brands and products their connections are using. Second, LinkedIn has a very high level of engagement. LinkedIn users are far more likely to click on links shared...

The most popular app is Instagram. Millions of individuals use this app to share their life memories, and some utilize it to promote their companies. Instagram features a unique feature called Instagram Stories. This tool allows users to share little yet meaningful experiences from their lives. There is no limit to the number of times you may share photos or videos. The photographs or videos you upload are displayed in a certain order. You may also use tools to enhance your story or add words to it to describe what's in the movie or how you feel about the image....

Pinterest is one of the most popular social media platforms around, and it's no secret that videos are a big part of what makes Pinterest so engaging. But did you know that you can post videos on Pinterest?  In this blog post, we'll show you how to post video on Pinterest! So whether you want to share a video from your website or another source, read on for instructions on how to post videos on Pinterest. The Ultimate Guide: How To Post Video On Pinterest  Do you want to learn how to post videos on Pinterest? It's pretty simple. In this blog...

No one wants a dormant Instagram page. The feeling you get when a like or comment hits is enticing. The challenge is sometimes your posts may not do as well as you would like. Instagram has over 1 billion active users monthly, hence your page should be getting the love it deserves. You just need to work at it from a different angle. Here are seven tips to give your account a nice boost. Be Intentional about the Content you Promote: Look through your previous posts to check for images and content that sparked the most engagements from your audience, repurpose them as...

It's no secret that social media marketing giant Twitter has made a name for itself in the last decade or so. But it is the most desirable platform for users to interact with companies and share their thoughts online. In order to expand their social media presence, businesses and advertisers are spending a lot of time and money on the platform.  Twitter is becoming one of the most demanding social media marketing channels as a consequence of all this. In terms of pop culture, local or global news, your job or the brands you use and wear, Twitter is a strong...

Do you want to see what a person is up to on their Snapchat? Here we share information on how to view someone's Snapchat Stories without them knowing. First we share how you can do this on Snapchat, then we also show you how you can use phone tracking apps or parental control apps to view a person's Snapchat stories anonymously. Snapchat is one of the most popular social media platforms where you can share stories as well as pictures. It is a unique app, which has won the hearts of millions of people because of its filters and opportunity to...

If you’re new to the social media game, you might be uncertain about some of Twitter’s aspects. You can learn quite a lot about this platform through trial and error. However, if you’re using Twitter for promotional purposes, you need to learn quickly, and you should also be a little bit careful as you move along. If you’ve created a Twitter account for your business entity or as an influencer, you must follow best practices. If you don’t, then you’ll probably get some negative attention, and that’s the last thing you want. With this in mind, you should know about retweeting, including...

If you are already on Instagram, then you probably know the Explore tab. It was known as “Popular Page” and now is changed to Explore. This feature is introduced to help people and businesses to get more exposure. The main difference between the “Popular Page” and Explore Page” is that, in Popular you could only see the most liked posts. It didn’t matter whether that post suits you or not you could only see the most liked ones on Popular Page. But, with Explore Page, you will only see the posts that are related to the posts you have liked or...

Instagram is a platform where billions of people are active each day. So, it is a good platform especially for businesses that are looking for brand recognition and also want to increase their sales. There are many businesses who have promoted their business on Instagram and still working hard to stay active and popular on this social network. The reason is simple; you can target as many people as you want with Instagram. But, when you are really promoting any profile whether it’s of an individual or a business, getting likes on the posts is the first thing that you need to...

Badoo is a service that enables you meet new friends and find a date. Going by its Alexa ranking (36), Badoo is the most popular dating focused social networking service in Nigeria. Worldwide Badoo is also popular ranked as the 155th most popular website and boasts of over 193 million registered users from over 180 countries. Meet girls and guys in your area on Badoo. Just visit Badoo website at badoo.com and register. You can signin with your Facebook account. Yahoo, Google, and MSN accounts can also be used for login. Joining Badoo is free and you can create your...

LinkedIn now has over 1 million members in Nigeria. This is based on an email, LinkedIn sent to its members in Nigeria last week congratulating them for being part of their first 1 million members in the country. The social networking site for professional networking also used the email to announce that it has hit a milestone of 200 million members. LinkedIn sent out the emails last week. I received mine on February 8 and it reads "Paschal, congratulations! You were one of our first million members in Nigeria." LinkedIn also shared the infographic below showing some key data about...

Social media marketing has become one of the most important and must-have strategies for any business. From targeting audience to gaining leads, social media platforms plays a big role. And when it comes to LinkedIn, most people get confused about what should they share on LinkedIn and how can they manage their company page. Here are some of the proven tips that help you keep your company page strong and promote your business on LinkedIn to a wide audience. 1. Post External and Internal Content When you publish content on LinkedIn, make sure there is a balance of both internal and external...

Finding new ways to engage your audience and direct traffic to your website isn’t an easy task for many businesses in these unstable times. That’s why it’s a good idea to rethink your social media marketing strategy and start to use LikedIn to reach more of your potential clients. LinkedIn, arguably the most professional social media platform out there, is often overlooked. But it shouldn’t be as it is a highly effective platform for networking and reaching out to your potential clients or business partners. This article lists the best ideas on how to engage your target audience on LinkedIn. 1. Appeal...

LinkedIn is a great service for professional networking. While, you can use LinkedIn via a browser, the service offers native apps for popular platforms that makes it easier for you to connect with other professionals. You can download the LinkedIn app at the official store of your platform.   Supported Devices LinkedIn apps are available for Android, iPhone, Nokia Symbian, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, Windows 8 PC. However, all phones running the listed platforms may not supported. Download LinkedIn for your Phone The best way to download LinkedIn is via the official store of the platform running on your device. The store is usually pre-installed...

First impressions are among the most important parts of getting to know new people, things, and places. Instagram bio, along with a profile picture - it's the same first impression, but on social media. When new users come across your Insta page, the first thing that they see is the beginning of your profile design. That's why it's essential to attract attention not only with your creative picture but also with your bio because any user can become both a follower and a client for you.  In this article, you will find the information about creating a meaningful bio and unusual...

It seems everyone is on social media these days. This makes having a social media presence a must for most businesses. Social media marketing is now a crucial way to drive sale to your business. Here we share some of the benefits of social media marketing. A starting point for getting your business involved in social media marketing is simply getting a social media page or profile for your business on sites like Facebook and Twitter and building your audience. You can build your audience organically or use other ways to boost your audience. The beauty of social media marketing is that...

Announced with the Etisalat unlimited Facebook bundle was the Facebook SMS Service. The Facebook SMS service enables subscribers to receive SMS notifications on posts on their Facebook page as well as update their status on Facebook via SMS. The Etisalat Facebook SMS service costs N10 per SMS. How to join the Facebook SMS service To enjoy the Facebook SMS service, subscribe by sending fb to 488 and upon subscription, an SMS notification containing a link and an activation code is received. By accessing the link, the Facebook SMS service can be activated by providing the correct login details and inputting the...

Etisalat has introduced unlimited Facebook access bundle for its subscribers. Subscribers to the new Facebook bundles will be able to have unlimited access to Facebook on their mobile phone for the duration of their subscription. Subscription duration can be daily, weekly, or monthly. Facebook is the leading social networking site with millions of users in Nigeria. Etisalat unlimited Facebook bundle will offer Nigerians a cost effective access to the world leading social networking site to easily share updates, chat with friends, and socialise with other users. To launch the unlimited Facebook bundle in Nigeria, Etisalat is giving its customers a 30...

Are you new on Instagram? How fast can you get your first thousand Instagram followers? People go to Instagram and other forms of social media for engagement and iterations, but to do these you need followers. Instagram is one such place, where millions are waiting for you to see your content. However, getting followers can be tricky as you can always not rely on your content. There are companies online, which can help you buy Instagram followers, which will increase your reach. In this article, we have tried to share all the possible ways through which you can have an attractive...

Whatsapp is the most used messenger app in the world. Whatsapp is more popular than other social media apps like Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin. The mobile chatting app Whatsapp was created 5 years ago, and has become very popular with 700 million active users every day. Officially, WhatsApp is overtaking Facebook Messenger and is widely used in many markets for business. In the marketing industry, Whatsapp Marketing is rocking with 3 billion active users. Nowadays, everyone knows how to use Whatsapp, as we can share unlimited messages, pictures, videos, audio messages for free and join unlimited WhatsApp group and keep Whatsapp group names...