Ever Faced A Technical Problem With Your Website? How Did You Resolve It?

Posted on July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 by Roshan Leave a comment

I’ve been maintaining this website/blog since 2007 and I’ve only had a problem once. All this time and just one issue that was caused by WordPress. A few days ago, I think it was last Wednesday, I woke up and found that several of my posts were missing and each month was only showing 2-3 blog posts and mostly the Images that I post from time to time, without much words in it. All the categories were removed and it showed by default that all posts were in the Uncategorised list but even that count was not showing up.

Not only that I couldn’t log in to my account. It refused to accept my user id and email id and password. I also couldn’t reset my password since it refused to accept my user id and email id that is associated with the account. I was devastated for a while but then contacted my Website server’s support team and the first guy wasn’t very helpful but the second time I tried, the guy was able to identify that it was a WordPress related issue. So he used the most recent backup to fix the issue – I only lost a week’s worth of blog posts – and I could finally log in.

I then changed my password and then checked my blog. Over the next couple of days I rewrote the posts that I had lost, just to ensure that the dates would match up. I didn’t like having these huge gaps in between posts. Then a couple of days later I upgraded WordPress to the latest version, which had just been released earlier this month. Things seem to be fine now.

Prompt from 87 Blog Post Ideas That Will Never Fail You (2022) at Blog Tyrant

Top 10 Most In Demand & Hot Selling Products In India Online

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Roshan Leave a comment

Apparels
Dresses constitute the largest segment of all products sold online in India. Close to 35% of the entire revenue generated from online sales comes from apparel and dress materials. Apparels include ladies’ clothes, men’s clothing, and children’s dresses.

Mobile Phones
Mobile phones are trendy items for sale on eCommerce sites. All brands and models available in the open market are also sold through online sites. For buyers, it is easy to compare among models online before buying a handset of choice.

Books and Stationery
Buying a book could be really time-consuming if bought from the open market. It is easy for a buyer to locate a seller of their selected titles across eCommerce sites. Educational, fictional, and reference books from Indian and overseas publishers are available across eCommerce sites. Since the lockdown, many brands have started selling stationery online. You can sell customized, print-on-demand, and quirky stationery online that otherwise is not common in shops.

Consumer Electronics
eCommerce sites are excellent platforms for buying/selling consumer electronic goods like laptops, tablets, and digital cameras. By 2025 India is expected to become the world’s 5th largest consumer durable market.

Footwear
Online is perhaps the best place to search for and buy footwear. The varieties are exhaustive and include shoes, slippers, sandals, and sneakers for both ladies and gentlemen. People get to choose among leading brands from across the world.

Jewellery
Buying exclusive jewelry items is often a tough task when bought across counters. The entire process of selecting preferred items and buying from global leaders is done conveniently through eCommerce websites.

Fashion Accessories
It is obvious that after jewelry items, fashion accessories are a popular product category sold online. Belts, handbags, purses, wallets, headbands, and watches are items bought widely online by Indians.

Beauty Products
Skincare products like cream, lotion, face masks, moisturizers, and perfumes are demanded items sold online. Haircare products like gel, cream, color, shampoo, dryers, etc., are widely hot selling products through eCommerce sites.

Computer Hardware, Software, and Accessories
Desktops, disk drives, storage devices, printers, scanners, mice, and switches are computing devices and accessories that people buy online in India. Market’s leading brands are available to customers at hugely discounted prices.

Video Games
eCommerce sites in India are used to buy video games, especially as gifts to children. Games ranging from FIFA World Cup, Grand Theft Auto, Call of Duty, and so on are all available online.

The Dos of Online Education

Posted on March 26, 2022March 26, 2022 by Roshan Leave a comment

Set Up a Quiet Space

To ensure you participate fully as an online student, it’s best to create a space that is free of distractions and remains uninterrupted for the entire duration of your session if possible. In addition, having a clear background or using a virtual one can help you control your environment.

Take off your wall poster or cover it, and make sure your dirty laundry is not visible in the video. Lock your door for privacy, or you might end up in a similar position to this guy. Let your family members and roommates know about the class timings and ask them to avoid knocking on the door during the class.

Be punctual, log in on time

As a student enrolled in online classes, attendance still matters. You’ll want to log into whatever online platform your professor is using. Make sure your computer is charged and be ready to appear on screen in a timely fashion. Being late is not acceptable, especially as your commute is (probably) from your bedroom to the couch in your living room!

Adopt Better Online Communication Habits

You should look at your email regularly – at least once a day. If you are discussing an assignment with a professor or working on a group project, see to it that you are available on a platform accessed by everyone (e.g., Slack, Discord, etc.)

Get a Reliable Internet Connection

This is perhaps the most straightforward tip, but surprisingly, most people ignore it. Your computer and internet access are your most valuable assets in an online setting, similar to how you need pens and papers in a physical space. Therefore, get a dependable internet connection with a high speed. Besides, make sure to get this done before your online classes start, or you might have to face costly interruptions during your session.

Test your tech

Glitches in your technology mean you could miss some vital part of your professor’s lecture. Make sure the camera is stable and that your audio or microphone works. Use headphones to make sure you can hear everyone. Plug in your computer and make sure it’s charged ahead of time.

Take Study Breaks

Regular study breaks can be the key to a student’s success. When you attend school or college, breaks are already planned, but you might have to create your own breaks when studying online. For starters, set smaller breaks and plan how you will utilize them. MIT, one of the top universities in the world, recommends taking a 10-minute study break after every 50 minutes. Afterward, you can create more significant breaks of 30 minutes after every two hours. These serve as an excellent goal post and help you feel energized and refreshed in every study session.

My First Choice When It Comes To Buying Meat

Posted on November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 by Roshan Leave a comment

My go to online delivery system for fresh meat – be it chicken or fish and the odd occasional mutton (lamb) is from Fresh To Home. These guys are the best at their customer service and I like their variety of options available on their website/services.

We eat a lot of fish in a week. I love my sardines, mackrel, bassa, tuna and seer fish – these are the most common ones we eat at home. Sometimes we get anchovies, which I love, barracuda, maybe even some squid or shrimp (though not on the barbie). Kerala is a fish place. But ofcourse, as I have mentioned it earlier on my blog – pearl spot reigns supreme as the king of all fish. I love me some pearl spot, though it isn’t the cheapest to get. Fry that up or even cook them in a banana leaf with a whole lot of spices and chilli powder and it will make your mouth water as the food is being cooked.

Ofcourse we eat a lot of chicken. The go to is to buy a kg of chicken, cut for us and delivered, and make a curry that lasts us for a couple of meals at least. Sometimes a 3rd if we are being miserly. Or we can get the whole leg – thigh and leg – either marinated in a tandoori masala or just as it is. I like those as well. Fry them up and eat them with chapati or porota or even with some rice. Amazing and delicious.

Now like I mentioned, we do get mutton or squid or prawns once in a while and I do enjoy the change of meat when that happens. But yeah the usual fish and chicken is always so good. So if I were to buy some I would first check on freshtohome and if they don’t have it, is when I look for something else.

Some Tips For Getting The Best Black Friday Deals

Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 by Roshan Leave a comment

Black Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, is one of the biggest shopping days of the year and an ideal time to get the best deals on items on your list, whether you’re buying online or in stores.

Use ads to plan your shopping day so you have a better chance of getting your most-wanted items.
Many retailers start running Black Friday deals at the end of October, so you can start shopping early.
Consider subscribing to retailers’ emails to get notified of savings opportunities immediately.
Check return and price-match policies in advance to help you decide where to shop.

If you do venture to the stores on Black Friday, keep it simple and safe. Bodge says, “I suggest focusing on a couple key retailers where you can get a lot of your shopping done. Fewer retailers equals fewer lines to tolerate. Curbside pickup is also an option. You still might wait in line, but at least you’ll be in your car.” And remember some stores might be practicing social distancing, so be mindful of posted signs and marked distances in lines.

Some major retailers, like Walmart and Target provide store maps identifying where to find specific Black Friday deals inside the store, available on their websites and/or apps. Use these maps to plan your exact shopping route before the big day arrives. You’ll save time in-store, leaving you with more deal-hunting time elsewhere.

Be sure to follow your favorite retailers on their social channels. Many stores reward Twitter, Facebook and Instagram followers with additional discounts. You’ll also be the first to know about last-minute flash sales, as well as special followers-only offers and discount codes.

How You Can Gain Organic Traffic From Budget Marketing

Posted on June 12, 2021June 14, 2021 by Roshan 1 Comment

When you are running a business and operating to a tight budget there is always the question of how you can conserve funds but still bring in results. No matter how great your product or service is, or your size you still need to sustain a digital presence and have a robust marketing strategy.

So, how can you achieve this with limited resources? Let’s have a look how you can effectively run your business on a tight marketing budget below:

Gain Organic Traffic From Budget Marketing

While paid social can be extreemily effective, organic social results serve as your strong foundation, don’t have this in place for your social media strategy and any money paid is wasted. There are many ways you can create stand out and interesting social campaigns without spending a penny, you just need to thinking creatively. For example is your customer thrive from engagement get them involved and ask for their testimonials.

For information on creating an organic social media strategy:

Create A Blog

Blogging is a crucial customer acquisition tool for any business. Not only is it inexpensive ( but blogging also provides a variety of benefits. Increased website traffic, more prospective customers, exposure via search engine results, and more. When you have the budget for it, another inexpensive way to get more results from this methods is to use a ppc agency, advanced plugins, and apps.

Become Familar With Platforms

You aren’t going to be successful with gaining organic social media traffic if you aren’t familiar with the platforms you are using. Make sure you have a look at each of the most popular such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Tikitok and Pinterest to start with. You need to do some research to find out which ones your customers/potential customers use the most. Instagram and Tiktok are very commonly seen together at the moment with the use of reels on Instagram as a way to repost Tiktok material.

Create Email Campaigns And Newsletters

Whether it’s a simple onboarding email series or an external newsletter, the most basic email strategies can often have the biggest impact. Just like with a blog, there are some free platforms you can use too. Whether it’s sending the latest blog posts, deals, or topics of conversation on your social media platforms, you should makes sure you don’t send them too often, but regularly. You want to have a significant presence in their inbox but not come across as spam.

Use High Quality Content

When thinking about content for you website, your blog, social media platforms, and emails, you need to make sure the content you are using is high-quality and relevant. If it’s not it can put customers off, and question whether you actually understand them as customers in the first place. For example, if you are aimed towards parents with young children, posting content about teenagers won’t be relevant to them, esepcially if you are marketing thing such as toddler seats, pushchairs, or baby clothing.

This short guide should help you to stay on track when it comes to creating organic traffic while staying on a budget. Do you have any other tips that could help? Please share them in the comments below.

A Detailed Guide to Live Porn Cams

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 by Roshan Leave a comment

Have you ever participated in a live porn webcam show? Cam sites have increased in popularity owing to the interaction between models and viewers. No other form of pornography allows individuals to interact with the performers they see on the screen either in a public or private chatroom. There is an abundance of cam sites online, imposing different content requirements and rules to everyone using the platform.

The guide below will introduce you to live porn cams.

What are cam sites?
Webcam websites feature cam models streaming various types of sexual content in order to attract the attention of viewers. For instance, some performers masturbate in front of the camera, while others focus on dirty talk. Some models take part in foreplay or sexual intercourse, hosting public or private steams. Make sure you go here to check out some hot foreplay ideas.

Furthermore, certain performers only show their intimate body parts to viewers, whereas others engage in sexual activities with other webcam models. The content streamed by performers is determined by their preferences, as well as the restrictions imposed by the live porn site.

The majority of such websites provide viewers with a chat feature, allowing them to communicate with the models by texting them. Users give suggestions to performers in their texts, requesting them to perform certain actions during the show. The models are those who decide whether to fulfill their requirements or simply ignore them.

How do these sites work?
The purpose of cam websites is for performers to establish a relationship with their fans. Naturally, webcam models engage in such shows to earn finances. The largest number of sites enable performers to host their own chatrooms free of charge. Nevertheless, hosting a free chatroom isn’t exactly profitable for webcam models, as they get paid only by getting tips.

By using a tipping system, live porn cam sites provide payment to performers based on their tips from viewers. The longer viewers enjoy these sessions, the higher the likelihood for models to earn tips in the form of tokens and credits. These virtual payments are later converted into money and given to performers. Visit this link, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Token_coin, to learn about the types and uses of token coins.

The most lucrative opportunity for performers is participating in private shows, referring to the sessions where viewers and models leave public streaming to engage in a private session. In the course of these shows, the model adheres to the instructions of the viewer while getting paid for each minute of the performance. Nevertheless, the webcam model doesn’t take all the money to herself/himself but shares it with the live porn site.

Additionally, some websites offer two-way private sessions where users show themselves on camera as well. Also, webcam models host group private shows with a limited number of viewers. Unlike free chatrooms, these sessions aren’t open for everyone to join.

Furthermore, performers differ in their earnings. Their payments depend on the number of fans, their popularity, and the reputation of the website.

Are these sites legal?
Live porn sites are legal for performers and users over the age of eighteen. There are numerous opportunities for viewers to watch porn free of charge by enjoying 24/7 live porn shows. Anyhow, most of these platforms restrict explicit content that goes against their regulations. These websites impose chatroom etiquette in order for users not to harass the performers.

In addition, chatroom participants are required to adhere to the etiquette by respecting the rules related to using inappropriate language. The minute a viewer exhibits unacceptable behavior, performers are allowed to ban the user from the chatroom. Sometimes, the role of blocking participants is trusted in the hands of chatroom moderators.

The purpose of chatroom etiquette is for webcam girls to be treated with respect instead of being downgraded by participants. Also, it’s paramount for the personal life of these workers to remain private, not exposed to the public. Even though they have an online workplace, it doesn’t mean their lives should be shared with the public.

Final thoughts
When looking for a new form of sexual excitement, join a live porn chatroom. It’s one of a kind, arousing experience!

Instagram Models

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Roshan Leave a comment

What do you use Instagram for? Sharing your selfies, pics of your loved ones, maybe your latest toys and clothes purchased recently? I use it for the same. Mainly some selfies, pics of food since I am a foodie, drinks, maybe my latest purchase of dvds or something else. I even might share images of a movie poster that I love or a musician/band who I follow. Maybe a funny image or two. That’s it.

What I find so funny is the horde of Instagram model wannabes. Mostly young women. Buying clothes so they can pose in many pics. Make up done even when sitting at home. Lighting setup. Mood lights setup. Getting friends with cameras to shoot a bunch of pics. A lot of girls I know from work have started their accounts and started putting on their makeup professionally just for this. Ofcourse with a filter added to some of the photos. They even go to some hotels, cafes and resorts so they can pose for pics in beautiful locations – against a tree line or a lake or river or a lawn etc etc.

And ofcourse the quotes. You cannot forget the quote. A pseudo-spiritual quote? Seemingly meaningful quote about a women (presumably them) – that’s one small pose for a woman but a giant roll of pics for all womankind. Oh the quotes. Giving off such complicated thoughts and musings! Yuck, yuck!

Is Social Media Making Us More Narcissistic?

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Roshan Leave a comment

I dunno about Social Media in general but Instagram certainly is. As well TikTok and shit like that. There are so many Instagram models that it is beginning to start becoming old.

Now, don’t get me wrong there actually are some Instagram models. Like they are models in real life or are in show business and they also do some photo shoots for their Instagram account or just upload pics to Instagram. Properly done pics with a crew and makeup team and clothes – or lack thereof. However that is not what I am referring to.

What I mean is the 1000s and 1000s of gals who are “inspired” to follow in the trend and buy/borrow clothes, make up and get some “photographer” to take several photos of them in so many poses – looking into the distance, smiling demurely, starring at the camera so hard as to gaze into your soul! LOL. So many such women desperate for the likes and to grow a following for making them an Insta-celeb. Oh and the very best thing – is they hunt down these quotes about women in Google and paste them in the captions.

Quotes like “She sees in black and white, thinks in greys but loves in color”. I wish I were making it up but I am not.

Intro To SEO

Posted on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 by Roshan Leave a comment

Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of improving the quality and quantity of website traffic to a website or a web page from search engines. SEO targets unpaid traffic (known as “natural” or “organic” results) rather than direct traffic or paid traffic. Unpaid traffic may originate from different kinds of searches, including image search, video search, academic search, news search, and industry-specific vertical search engines. SEO services are services typically offered by an SEO agency that helps your company succeed in search engine optimization. With SEO, your business wants to increase its visibility in search results on search engines like Google and Bing. You can look up SEO Toronto to check on services that an online marketing team of specialists can offer you.

As an Internet marketing strategy, SEO considers how search engines work, the computer-programmed algorithms that dictate search engine behavior, what people search for, the actual search terms or keywords typed into search engines, and which search engines are preferred by their targeted audience. SEO is performed because a website will receive more visitors from a search engine when websites rank higher in the search engine results page (SERP). These visitors can then potentially be converted into customers.

Below are the steps you required to get into SEO 1) Web Site Building 2) Content Writing 3) Content optimization using popular keywords 4) Identify the social media webistes 5) Get Backlinks to your website from Social Media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Quora, Pinterest, etc 6) Write meta tags for each menu 7) Use internal links in your website 8 ) Image optimization

Use below SEO tools 1) Plagiarism- To verify your content is unique or copied 2) Keyword rank checker – Tells about the position of the domain on google page rankings 3) Backlinks checker- Provides the backlinks to the website 4) Google Analytics Tool- Read the answer for the question:How do I know if SEO is working? 5) Competitor Checker- lookout for possible competitors of your domain or function of business try to optimize the content taking those websites are benchmark. 6) Blog Writing : Make regular practice to blog writing and get the back links to your website as well as increase the customer views by branding the website this process will support to improve the domain page ranking on search engine.

Blocked By A Racist

Posted on September 13, 2020September 13, 2020 by Roshan Leave a comment

Someone I know only online just asked me if he would be thought of as a racist if he thought some Africans / people of Africa heritage were ok but that some of them are still more monkey than the rest of us!!!! This guy actually said that.

I was like “Excuse me!! That is not something you say” but he then proceeded to send a pic of a football player and typed “Look at this guy! Look at his head especially his face and his mannerism. Don’t tell me this guy isn’t part gorilla or some other species!”

I was blown away but then all I could say was that humans are basically less hairy apes. We chimps and other monkeys all had evolved from a common ancestor.

To that he started abusing me. I checked his Twitter profile page – AH! Creationist. I had hit a nerve. I abused him back and told him to shove his opinions up his arsehole! I am now blocked by him and feeling rather proud of myself!

4 Ways To Verify Information On The Internet

Posted on August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 by Roshan 1 Comment

The internet is most people’s main source of entertainment and information, and while it is useful, it may not always be accurate. There are some topics, such as health, that require some research before going ahead to use the information. And especially in these times, it is important that you verify whatever you see on the internet before applying it in your daily life. So here are a few ideas to ensure the information your assimilating is accurate. This will also go a long way to help you prevent information overload.

1. Check the credentials

Most internet posts have the author’s name or come from an organization. And because it is the internet doesn’t mean what someone says they are is who they really are. What you can do is to research the author’s name or the organization that’s giving out that information. You can start by looking into their background, by looking through their About Us page. Also, look out for things like experience and education to determine if they have enough industry expertise to speak on the topic. Apart from that, you should also consider the URL for whether it is a commercial site or a non-profit website. This will let you know the purpose of the site so that you can decide whether or not the information will be useful to you.

2. Check the timeliness

As the world evolves, new things come out every day, and this makes it crucial that the information you’re assimilating is still relevant. There are very few things that stay the same over the years, and if you’re searching for a topic like health, then it is important that the information isn’t too outdated. So look at the publishing date on the content you’re reading to make sure that it is current.

3. Verify the links

First of all, there is some content that should not be opinion pieces. Topics on health, for example, should come with credible sources that back any claims. So whatever you’re reading, make sure that whatever information you’re getting from the internet has these sources. Take your time to go through these sources to make sure they are also from credible sources. For topics on health, it will be better if it is from industry professionals, whether individuals like Patrick Conway or organizations like the WHO.

4. Compare with other sources

If you want the best information, then you shouldn’t have to rely on one source. So whenever you’re searching for information on the internet, be sure to research elsewhere as well. Compare all other sites that also produce content on the topic you’re interested in and double-check against each other. You can go a step further and go off the internet to a library or print publications. If the information you find is consistent with others, then there is a good chance that it is accurate.

The internet can be a great source of information and knowledge, and indeed there are a lot of posts day in and day out. But it is your duty to ensure that your information you’re getting is accurate so that you don’t contribute to misleading people.

A Guide To Cash Flow For Freelancers

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Roshan 1 Comment

Not everyone is cut out for the 9 to 5. Not everyone flourishes in an office environment. There are many, including those whose skills are creative, who find the traditional career ladder stifling. If you’ve worked for years under the corporate yoke and found that it has resulted in your being taken for granted by your employer and becoming bored by your work and disillusioned by your employer, you are far from alone. These intelligent, talented and dynamic individuals often thrive not on the traditional career path, but on the path of the freelancer.

Think of it!

The freedom and autonomy to choose your own projects and working hours. The chance to make good money from home (or anywhere else) doing what you love. There’s definitely a certain satisfaction to be gained from sitting in your home office, sipping your coffee at leisure while legions of bedraggled commuters scramble to work outside your window. Freelancing can lead you to living your dream life. But being a freelancer comes with its own challenges, too. You can never afford to take your clients for granted and need to keep hustling for new work as you grow your personal brand. You’re a small business and need to think like one. And one of the many considerations that small businesses like yours need to keep in mind is maintaining a healthy cash flow.

Why cash flow is so important for freelancers

When you’re a freelancer, you don’t have the luxury of a steady paycheck like your salaried friends. You probably won’t know exactly how much you’ll earn next month, nor will you even be guaranteed that you’ll have an income of any kind 6 months from now. To be a freelancer is to live in a constant state of uncertainty where your income is concerned. At the same time, you’ll still have personal bills to pay and business expenses of all kinds to pay for. Maintaining a healthy cash flow can help you to keep your finances harmonious and make your days much less stressful. Here are some ways in which you can reduce expenses, improve your income and enjoy a profitable future as a freelancer…

Use free stuff

Being a freelancer in the 2020s is a potentially expensive prospect. You may need to invest in the latest technologies and software to give you an edge over your competitors. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to spend a fortune, especially when it comes to software.

There are all kinds of free programs you can use which do the job just as well (or even better) than their expensive equivalents. For example, copywriters should never spend a penny on MS Word when Google Docs does the job just as well for free. Insightly is just as good as any paid CRMs and Trello can keep you in peak productivity without costing you a red cent. Take a look at some of these awesome free resources for freelancers.

Avoid over-ordering on supplies
When you’re starting out, you’ll want to cover all your bases in terms of business spending. But there’s such a thing as over ordering on supplies like paper, printer ink, pens and pencils etc. If you want to keep costs manageable, you’ll need to master the art of knowing when to order and how much to maximize cash flow. Remember that if you’ve over ordered you may be able to sell your items on to third parties to offset your loss. For instance, you can sell printer ink cartridges as long as they have not been used. If you bought in bulk, you may even find that you turn a profit.

Keep track of your expenses to avoid overpaying on tax

Speaking of supplies, the importance of logging all of your expenses cannot be overstated. Those who are new to freelancing may not be aware just how much they can claim in their business expenses, thus avoiding overpaying on tax. Your new phone, your new tablet or laptop, your business related phone bill and internet expenses, even books and magazines which inform your work may be considered research. An accountant can help you to ascertain which expenses can be claimed and leveraged against your tax liability so that your profits aren’t crippled by a huge tax bill.

However, if you want to avoid excessive costs, you may want to look into your own bookkeeping software. This will ensure that your expenses are properly logged and help to make tax compliance easier. You can even get free accounting tools which make this easier for you.

Don’t be afraid to charge what you’re worth

Of course, managing your cash flow isn’t just about what you’re spending. It’s also about what you’re earning. It’s all-too common for nascent freelancers to start off on the back foot by under-charging for their services. They assume that because they’re new to freelancing that their skills are inherently worth less than those of their more experienced peers. However, this is a fallacy that can hobble your freelancing business. If you start out trying to undercut your competitors on cost, you’ll find it harder to be profitable. You’ll have to do more work for less money and bottleneck your profits. You won’t be able to raise your prices as you get more experienced for fear of alienating your clients. So take the time to research what your competitors are charging and how your work measures up with theirs in terms of quality.

Unless you charge what you’re actually worth, there will always be a bottleneck around your cash flow.

Establish clear guidelines for payment

Finally, one of the greatest frustrations for freelancers is missed or late payment. And the time you spend chasing late payments is all time that you’re not spending on profitable activities. So make sure that you have clear guidelines in place for when and how you expect payment. Leave no ambiguity or wiggle room. Give less scrupulous clients an inch and they’ll take a mile. When you’re getting paid on time, however, cash flow is much easier to manage and project.

Smartphone Games

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Roshan Leave a comment

Do You Spend Too Much Time on Smartphones Playing ‘Stupid Games’?

I never used to. But since 2018 I have been playing a couple of games a lot. One is Real Tennis which I do not play against another player but against the computer or in this case Android. They aren’t stupid games at all and are a lot of fun.

The tennis game is fun but I win all the time now – actually since last year – so it is getting kinda boring. But the other one is awesome. Bowling King is playing against players all over the world and you win chips and you lose chips and after you win a certain number you unlock lanes and special balls and it’s very addictive and exciting, especially when you are winning and are on a streak.

I love the game so much. I’ve been wanting to try out some football games on my phone too but I just haven’t gotten into one yet. Maybe soon.

Prompt from The Learning Network At The New York Times

Utilising The Internet For Entertainment

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Roshan 1 Comment

The internet contains a wealth of entertainment sources that can keep anybody occupied for hours. Often there’s nothing better than cosying up on the sofa with your laptop and some snacks, as the opportunity for fun and exploration is seemingly endless. If you feel as though you haven’t unlocked the internets full entertainment potential and would like to discover some of the best ways that you can utilise the World Wide Web, then read on to uncover the best tips and tricks that you can make the most of today!

Films & TV Shows

The internet is absolutely packed full of amazing different movies and TV shows to watch, from nature inspired adventure around the world to gripping and mind bending seasons that can keep you on the edge of your seat! Whether you choose to utilise your browser to find free sources or pay monthly for popular subscription services to get new releases, there are just so many options to explore.

Connect With People

There are so many ways that you can connect with people online, from using forums to discuss your favourite topics to creating social media accounts to publish your own content and make friends. The internet is available in all parts of the world, and this means that you get the opportunity to connect with each of these locations and potentially make form some relationships across the globe! Just be careful whenever you decide to find friends online, as there are some people with malicious aims that you would be smart in trying to avoid.

Games Galore

Gaming has advanced so dramatically in the past few years, and the sheer number of different games available for you to play online is jaw dropping. From calming farm games in which you cultivate crops to fighting battles that allow you to explore a new world and challenge opponents, there’s just so much for you to experience online. There are flash and non-flash versions of many different games to ensure that you can play whatever device you’re using, so what are you waiting for?!

Learning New Things

The internet contains a wealth of information that you can utilise to learn new things every single day, as it’s so easy to browse the web and uncover reputable sources covering all kinds of topics. Whether you just want to brush up your general knowledge, explore your heritage and local area or become an expert in one specific subject, everything is possible thanks to the availability and accessibility of information online.

Using the internet for entertainment has never been so simple when you are able to make the most of the ideas and concepts detailed above. From watching gripping films and TV shows to connecting with people across the globe, exploring the gaming universe or learning new inspiring information in just a couple of taps – it’s crazy what the internet can do when you are able to utilise all of the different features and platforms. Get online and start searching today!

How To Craft Original & Worthwhile Thoughts Regarding Your Media Diet

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Roshan 1 Comment

We all know that we like a certain movie that everyone else struggles with. You’re thinking of it right now. But it’s not always that we can contextualize and articulate just why we enjoy this content, or what it means to us. To some, that’s fine. It’s not as if everyone has to set themselves up as a cultural critic. But for others, analysis is half the fun whenever absorbing content.

Many read media blogs such as ours, read reviews on Pitchfork, watch YouTubers reviewing the latest video game or reading Roger Ebert’s legacy in regard to film reviews. It might be that crafting original and worthwhile thoughts can be hard to do, but often, it can also help you contribute your own impressions into the void, rather than echoing what someone else thinks.

This is not a life or death issue of course, but it can be that engaging in this exercise gives you motivation to seek out more media, to have your voice heard, and to become more discerning in your tastes. Let us see what this might look like:

Read More Critical Commentary

Sites like ours, Pitchfork, Roger Ebert’s website, or many review offerings can bring you a range of opinions that you appreciate, and some you don’t. It’s important to find writers who can bring the strength of their arguments out and still weave a coherent passage. Following writers you completely agree with can feel nice, but it doesn’t always open you up to the most worthy criticism. We would recommend reading as much as you can, because it will help you understand how critics think. For example, considering Eminem’s best albums may have you in agreement or disbelief, but if the arguments are substantiated, you’ll understand why, and will get something from it.

Post A Review

Post a review for everything you consume. It might be the last movie you saw, the last book you read, or the last video game you completed. When you write a review, even on a private blog that no one will see, you exercise your critical thought process and develop a better sense of your opinions. Over time, you will learn plenty about yourself, and will also be developing your ability to source examples and stay true to your reviewing purpose without conjecture.

Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone

If you’re only someone who watches 20th-century French art films, consider watching Japanese martial arts films. In other words, get out of your comfort zone from time to time, and see what’s happening on the other side of the pond to you. This can help you gain more contextual information regarding the breadth of the industry. Furthermore, this can help you feel more confident about your opinions because they will be textured by an understanding further afield. We expect a professional to have much experience in their field. This means that consuming more varied material could help you to no end here.

With this advice, you are sure to become the personal critic you hope to be.

Netflix Addicts: Here’s Why You’re In Love With TV

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Roshan 2 Comments

Netflix has become a force of nature in recent years, with the era of the subscription going from magazines and pink boxes to television series and movies that we now can’t live without. The list of TV series we each have backed up on our Netflix watchlists is insane, and the local stores are stocked with those TV series’ immortalised on DVD. There have been huge leaps and bounds in television series’, with plenty of development going on. We’ve gone from advert-ridden TV episodes following storylines of comedic duos, to fully immersive experiences that get the watcher going when they’re in front of the screen. It’s like the TV world is experiencing a third Golden Age, and we are LOVING it.

We have coined the phrase “Netflix and chill” and we make a point of settling in front of Netflix with a pizza at least once a week. We broke through the TV monotony with the quality of the programs that are released in quick succession and we are falling in love with more shows than ever. But why? What is it about Netflix and similar TV subscriptions that have us on the edge of our seats? It’s all about that immersive experience, so let’s talk about that!

We are living in an age of experience. We want more from everything; developing virtual reality and combining our TV and gaming experiences with artificial intelligence. Experience is doing more than information is right now, which is why we are a generation of watchers. Bloggers get fewer views than vloggers. Companies with videos on their websites are doing better than those who don’t. So, it makes sense that we want a more immersive and all-encompassing experience!

We want to dive in and feel the show and the characters every emotion. It’s why immersive theatre is on the rise, and it’s filtered down to our TV viewing pleasure. Immersive theatre is where the audience becomes part of the performance, where the sets are elaborate, and the costumes by Akua Murray Adoboe are exciting and captivating. The result of all of this has filtered to horror movies and TV series like Game of Thrones that bring us all in and make us fall in love, cry, feel the fear – it’s all a part of the experience. Here are some of the reasons we crave more experiences in our TV shows:

Escape

We jump out of our extended hours at work and straight into our Netflix TV list. We put everything else out of the room, and we watch our characters like they’re our best friends and worst enemies, and we do it with our hands clasping our cheeks. The way that we press ourselves into the TV shows that we love pulls us out of our everyday lives and into something entirely different.

Imagination

When you watch some films, you can immediately appreciate the technology and level of detail that has gone into it. Think about the way we respond to Game of Thrones or Stranger Things: we question everything, we enjoy the thrill of exploring a world that has been created entirely with CGI. It gives us the chance to imagine the experience of the actors who had to pretend they flew dragons and slew aliens – but really they were looking at a green screen and an orange on a stick! You can transport yourself to another world with the click of a button

Excitement

More than anything else, we seek excitement, and we want to feel something deep inside. Our love of being overstimulated filters down through every avenue in life, and we want to feel confused, scared, overjoyed. We even want to sob hard with a good weepy to reach the emotions usually numbed down by work!

So, Why Do We Love TV So Much?

Well, there are a lot of answers to this question more than the reasons we love an immersive experience. TV is something so different from what we had in front of us for years, and today, the leading TV shows that really make us binge watch are those that are aimed at a very small target audience. It used to be that TV show writers would write their shows to appeal to a broad audience – well, everyone – but now it’s not the case. Game of Thrones isn’t for everyone (those who don’t like it are wrong), but it’s not written for everyone, which is why it’s so popular! We enjoy the quality and the picture that we get on the wider screen TVs that we buy.

As well as all this, we all love that TV series is now on par with the movies that come out every week. They’re as deep, as exciting and as gripping as the blockbusters, and the number of viewers that TV series now get is proof of how much people fall in love with the experience that TV now offers. We mentioned earlier that this could be a third Golden Age of TV, and here were the first two:

1940 – 1955: I Love Lucy & Perry Mason dominated our TV screens and made us all fall in love with cheeky, comedic characters.
1990-2000: We love the 90s, and the series like NYPD Blue, Moonlighting, and Northern Exposure all dominated the screens.
Now: Now? Now we have Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and The West Wing and we are loving.

The 1970s have always been cited as a low point in TV history, and it’s the shows of the Golden Ages that we remember the most. You may not be addicted to the blue-screen technology pushed out by your TV screen, but you would be addicted to the qualities of the shows that you see and fall for. Rustle up the popcorn and order in; TV shows are getting better and better.