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How To share/transfer Mb/Data On MTN, Airtel, Glo And Etisalat

If you need to transfer/share MB/Data from your sim card to another in the same network for all the four major mobile networks in Nigeria this tutorial will guide you. This really helps you when your MB is about to finish the second day and you transfer to another sim and transfer back in the next day. It will also help you to share your
data bundle with friends and family.

How To Transfer MB On/From MTN To MTN
To transfer Mega byte data (MB) from One MTN sim to another.
Ensure you have Enough MB of at least 10 MB. On your phone, type the code *131 * 2 # – Follow the prompted actions and you are done. -Enter 0000 as your Pin.

How To Transfer MB On/From Airtel To Airtel
To transfer airtel MB, just follow the steps bellow.
For 10MB: dial
*141*712*11*recipent#
For 25MB: dial
*141*712*9*recipent#
For 60MB dial
*141*712*4*recipent#.

Note: There will be a deduction of #100 or 10MB from your account.
To understand more, Please dial *141*1# and follow the voice prompts to get more info about the bundle transfer.

How To Transfer MB On/From Etisalat To Etisalat
To transfer MB on etisalat network, just follow the following steps.
*229*recepient*Amount Of MB#
*229*08099999999*50#
OR
*229*recepient*Amount Of
MB*pin#
*229*08099999999*50*pin#
SECURITY PIN= 0000
After doing this, the total MB you specified will be transfered to the number you entered.

How To Transfer MB On/From GLO To GLO
To share or transfer a glo subscription, all you have to do is punch *127*Data Plan Code*receiver's number# for example *127*53*0805002xxxx# from the example 53 is the Data Plan Code number to subscribe for Always Micro subscription and is being sent or transfered as a gift to 0805002xxxx

Sharing and Transferring GLo BIS or Data Plan Via SMS
To do the same via SMS, text "Gift (Data plan name of your choice) (receiver's glo number)" to 127
i.e sending "Gift Always Micro 0805002xxxx" as text message to 127 will gift an Always Micro data plan to 0805002xxxx

HOW TO ADD PEOPLE TO SHARE YOUR DATA PLAN VIA USSD
Adding more people to share your data plan, dial*127*01*receiver's Glo number#
i.e dialing *127*01*0805002xxxx# will add 0805002xxxx to share your subscription

How TO REMOVE PEOPLE FROM SHARING YOUR DATA PLAN
In case you are wondering how to remove people you just shared your data plan with, then dial *127*02*receiver's glo number#
IF you want to know or want to be sure of how many people you're really sharing your data plan with, dial *127*00# so as to get a list of them
Adding People to Share Your Data Plan Via SMS on Glo To add people to share your subscription, text "Share (receiver's glo number)" to 127 for example send "share
0805002xxxx" as text message to 127, 0805002xxxx will be added to share your subscription.

How To Check Glo Data Balance
To check your glo data volume,you can: text "info" to 127; or dial *127*0#

Ten things no one tells you when you start your own business

A few business mentors from The Hope Factory share their advice about some of the things that no one tells you before you start a business – and that may help to make your journey easier.
1. Research is not once off
You cannot do research for a business idea once and then cease all research. You may be told that you need to do research when you start. You will not always be told that you will need to be continually researching to grow your business.
Make time for this. Researching what your competitors are doing and what is happening in the industry you are in, is vital to your long-term success.
2. Change is a constant
Just as you establish an idea, a process, a plan, prepare to change it. You will be told that you need a plan, but people often leave out the word “flexible”.
Have a flexible plan and don’t be put off by regular change.
3. You will sleep less than you have in years
When you run your own business the buck stops with you, which means you are on call 24/7. You will have to set your alarm earlier and get to bed later.
You will be five people at any given time. You will be working harder than you ever did in a job. 
4. Prepare your family
While you may know what you’re getting yourself in for, your family and support structure may not. You will need support from your family and friends, in practical ways and through encouragement.
Your family needs to buy into your business idea so that they can support you with understanding.
5. You’ll trade in one boss for many
The majority of entrepreneurs go into business because they “do not want to work for a boss”.
What they do not realise is that all the clients they will bring on board are ultimately their bosses – and they will be fully accountable to them.
6. Integrity is vital
Ethical companies are the only companies which will survive in the long term.  Without ethics, your business is doomed.
7. Your business is not your life
It exists to add value, meet and sustain your primary life aims. Anything less is enslavement to your business.
8. Running a business is not easy
It may take years before it becomes sustainable. It’s important to hang in there.
9. Put it in writing
Differences of opinion occur in partnerships, so ensure you have discussed and documented all expectations upfront in a signed and legally valid and vetted agreement.
10. You will most likely be on your own and it can be lonely
No one quite understands what it is like to carry the weight of a multitude of potentially life changing decisions on a daily basis, especially when your heart and finances are all tied up in your new venture. Even when you have people you can talk to and glean advice from, you are the one left with all the decisions at the end of the day.
It is going to be lonely at times because no one else has the same vested interest in their business as you. Ensure that you have a strong support system and even better – a number of mentors to help you through the difficult times.
Statistics show that businesses that have a mentor are far more likely to succeed than those that don’t. 

How to Download Paid Apps/Games for free on All Android Devices

This is a short tutorial on how to download premium android games and apps from on your android devices. watch the vidoe below:

How to know a Shy Guy likes you

Some men are very overt in their approach and you will know when they mean business. These  are the shy guys who are extremely conscious of their feelings for you but they won’t let it out directly. If you are interested in a shy guy and you want to know if he is as interested in you as you are in him, then you will have to pay close attention to certain signs that indicates that he truly likes you, and wants to go out with you but don’t know how to go about for the fact that he is the shy type.


Remember, the world has evolved so much that traditional practices no longer bring the best results, so don’t sit there dying silently for a guy and waiting for him to make the first move when he may be the shy type that finds it difficult to walk up to a girl, either as a result of upbringing, moral standard, past negative experiences he had when he tried approaching a girl or for so many other reasons. You can initiate the move to inspire him, but before you make a move, you need to be at least 70% sure that he likes you or he’s into you…and how do you know this?


In this article, we are going to answer certain questions like:
What are the signs that show that a shy guy likes you?
Before I answer that question, I would like you to take note of this: “all shy guys are faced with one dilemma” – ‘to let know or to not let know’ when it comes to their love interest.  And most often, shy guys never let you know directly that they like you and want to go out with you unless you indicate your interest in them first. And even at times, they still don’t catch on to your hints very quickly so you have to be bold and direct.


Now, below are some proven signs that a shy guy likes you:

1. He Avoids Direct Eye Contact with you:
If a guy is in love with you, he’s gonna talk through his eyes but not directly. Shy guys stare or steal glances at you if they like you, that’s a fact, but they are quick to avoid your eye contact if you gaze in their direction.
Don’t take this as timidity or dislike, it is not, it’s just that they just can’t maintain eye contact for more than a second with a girl they admire so much and they will either look down or sideways. He would stare almost unconsciously at you but when he sees you looking at him he will become
very self conscious and avert his glace.
He might give you a polite smile if you catch him staring but he will look away while doing so.

2. He Blushes When You Talk to Him:
You can see a pink flush on his cheeks if you flirt with him or get close to him or even if you just have a casual conversation. Shy guys are overly sensitive and self conscious, he’s been thinking or even obsessing about you in his mind and when you talk to him his natural shyness causes him to blush.

3. He Becomes Self Conscious When You are Around:
If you see him touching up his hair, scratching his face, twirling his fingers or getting fidgety whenever you are around, it would indicate that he has become very self conscious in your presence, please help him out because this is definite sign of a shy guy genuinely falling for you.

4. He Stammers While Talking to You:
How to know if a shy guy likes you? Just talk to him and you will know. Just start a casual conversation and see how he reacts to you. If he stammers back a reply, while looking all around the room but at you, then you know he has an intense crush going.

5. He Is Afraid To Ask For Your Number, Instead He Gets It from Your Friends and Calls You Up:
It is quite natural for a shy guy to never ask your number directly. If he’s going crazy in his love for you, he might muster the courage to get your number from your friends, or from some other source, and call you up on some pretext (usually a pretty lame one). He might even chat with you on a messaging utility like facebook, twitter, msn or yahoo because it’s easier for him than a direct interaction initially.

6. He is Very Sensitive to Your Touch:
If you happen to touch him playfully, or just casually, he might respond as if he got an electric shock. You will see his face go all pink, he might suddenly move away or just get overly self-conscious. It just shows your touch means a lot to him.

7. He Offers to Help You With Your Work:
This might be one way he will try to approach you. He will offer to help you with your work or offer to drop you home. This is a big step for a shy guy and you should take it as a definite sign that he likes you and is in love with you. So these are the common signs when a shy guy likes you. It might be a little frustrating to see that he is not being direct in expressing his interest but this is how shy guys act around a girl they like.


SOMETHING A SHY GUY WILL NEVER DO!
A shy guy will never admit he has a crush on you. A shy guy may be in love with you, but if you ask him:
“Do you like me?”
He may answer with something ridiculous, like:
“No not really, you’re like a sister to me” (ope can't stop laughing ooooo, may be I'm a shy guy too)

A shy guy will say anything to hide his true feelings. If you encounter something like that ridiculous example, fire back

Beauty Tips: How To Pamper Your Own Feet

If you do your nails, you should also put some work in on those toes. Pedicures do tend to last longer than manicures which make for a good return on your investment. However, if you enjoy those extra spa treatments where they use those special oils and lotions, you might want to try doing it at home. The purchase of a foot bath alone can save you many trips to the nail spa — and leave money in your pocket.
Bye bye old polish Remove all traces of old polish on your toe nails with nail polish remover.
• Relax and soak your feetFill a bowl with warm water and include any foot soak mix or bath salts. Let your feet soak for 5- 10 minutes.
• Get a scrubbingUse grainy exfoliants to slough off rough spots on your feet. For an inexpensive alternative, you can add some granulated sugar to your favorite thick moisturizer and use that a scrub. Wash off your feet and pat dry.
• Banish callusesIf you have calluses, use a diamond file to gently scrape the bottoms of your feet and toes in back-and-forth motion. Do not grate your feet like cheese--be gentle and don't file it raw!
• Nail shapingIf you just need a touch up, file your nails straight across in one direction with a glass file to even the shape. If a trim is needed, trim them straight across and smooththe edges with the file. To prevent ingrown nails, give them a bit of a round shape.
• MoisturizeUse a hydrating foot cream to massage the top and bottom of your feet. After your feet as nearly dry, apply a vitamin-rich cuticle oil on your toes to soften the skin around your nails. Use a wooden stick to gently push back your cuticles.
• Polish timeMake sure to get rid of the excess oils on your nails by swiping an acetone remover over them first. Apply a thin base coat, then two coats of nail polish followed by a top coat to seal in the color.
• Drying timeLet your toes dry for 15 minutes before attempting to wear open-toed shoes. If you're on the go, use quick-dry drops to speed up the process.
Beauty Tip:To quickly fix a polish mistake, wet your finger with some nail polish remover and lightly drag it over the polish to smooth it out. Wait 10 - 15 seconds before applying a top coat.

Top 5 Apps for the BlackBerry Q10: Say Hello toThese Smartphone Enhancers

1. 360 Panorama
To complement the HDR (10.1), modes, scenes, and aspect ratio features built into the new Blackberry camera, the 360 Panorama app adds all-new functionality to your device. The app allows you to take gorgeous panoramic photos of beautiful scenes from a starry night sky to a vast woodland area. CrackBerry contributor Adam Zeis says it's simple to use and offers a user-friendly share feature that lets you relive the moments with friends and family.

2. CrackBerry
Every time BlackBerry brings new smartphonesand models into themarket, CrackBerry is the first to report it to fellow smartphone addicts. As most BlackBerry owners know, CrackBerry is the best source for maximizing your smartphone. And now, you don't have to wait until you get to a computer to get your fix. This app promises super smooth and super fast service.

3. Money Plus
One of the best financial management apps you'll ever have, Money Plus tracks your expenses and keeps your finances organized so you can focus on more important things — like making more money. The Geek Squad claims you can use the app to capture transaction details and organize them according to an unlimited number of cash, credit cards, or bank accounts. The app is an excellent tool for professionals, and a perfect complement to PC software like Quicken and Microsoft Money.

4. Box
A close contender of Dropbox, BlackBerry Q10′s box comes pre-installed on the device because it's so essential to everyday life.It has everything you love about Dropbox; vast storage space, syncing from device to device and easy sharing, but with the addition of one very vital advantage: automatic uploads. The app automatically uploads photos, files and other designated content from your phone to your box account, making it a convenient, time-saving cloud service.

5. Popcornflix
For a little winding down after a long day or during a long plane ride, Popcornflix offers one of the most extensive collections of streaming movies and TV shows. There are more than 700 titles to choose from, and it comes completely free thanks to the ad-supported content. New titles are added on a daily basis and categorized into different genres. There aren't many big-name blockbusters at the moment, but you can easily get your indie fix.

Although some of the enticing game apps available on the BlackBerry Q10 might be potential time-drainers, you'll more than make up for it with the time-saving, productivity-enhancing apps that have recently hit the market for the new device.
Make sure to utilize these five essential apps while you're getting used to your new smartphone, and keep an eye out for innovations to come.

Contents By: Joe Piedmont

Phone Review: LG Nexus 4 – One Year On, Still Extreme Value for the Price

I've had the Nexus 4 phone for a full week now. It is an Android phone made by LG for Google, and it runs on pure Vanilla Android. No Modifications were made to the Operating System by LG. This is a version of the phone often preferred by geeks, developers and techies.

It was also sold quite cheap. Google/LG must have made a lot of compromise to keep the price low, I guess. The quality of the sound that comes from its speakers and earpiece when making phone calls, listening to music or watching videos is a testimony to the fact.

I had been using Samsung GALAXY S4 phone (Read review here)exclusively before this Nexus 4 phone. Sure the S4 had a larger screen and better screen resolution, but the Nexus 4 handles a lot easier with one hand.
I found the Samsung GALAXY S4 Keyboard not to suit my preference. I had to install the SwiftKey app. The Google Android Keyboard that ships with the Nexus 4 is very usable and its next word prediction is equally quite intuitive. I initially installed SwifKey, but quickly switched to the Android Keyboard that came with it.

The Android Keyboard on the LG Nexus 4 phone allows you to add unfamiliar words to the dictionary by simply hitting the word again and you'll be presented with the option to save the word. The Android Keyboard is also having the option of Swiping – you glide your finger ( or thumb in my own case) across each letters to form each word. Swipe gesture typing enthusiasts are going to find this pretty interesting. I found that the precision of the gesture swiping of the Android Keyboard on the Nexus 4 is more accurate than the one on the SwiftKey ( Gesture Swipe typing on SwiftKeyis called Flow).

What I really love about the execution of the Android Keyboard onthe Nexus 4 is the ability to type one word at a time but gain an appreciable speed and the option of switching to swipe gestures without toggling any settings. Both options are activated same time.
The Camera. The Nexus 4′s camera is better used outdoors in the daylight or when you have a well lit envrionment to support the camera. Under low light conditions, it definitely falls behind the Samsung GALAXY S4 and the Lumia 920.
If I am going on holiday, I won't depend on the Nexus 4 as my camera phone of choice, I would rather go with the Nokia Lumia 920 (Read the review here)or the Samsung GALAXY S4.

Battery. A fully charged Nexus 4 lasts between 5 to 6 hours of extensive use. On the Galaxy S4, I get between 9 to 10 hours with the same usage pattern; although the Nexus 4 has a 2100 mAh battery compared to the Galaxy S4′s 2600 mAh capacity.
You also cannot remove the battery or extend the memory for storing media files.

Visibility in the outdoor when it is sunny. Using the phone outside when it is sunny can be a pain. You'd have to squint as the screen won't be visible enough.
Google Services. Google Services are a breeze on the phone. Google Now, Google Maps, Gmail and Google Plus work excellently on this device.

Music Payback. I had to resort to third party music players. My bestbeing TTpod. The app manages my locally stored music and gives me the option of seeing the lyrics of the song I am listening to. Another excellent consideration is the Spinlet Music appwhich alsoallows you to play music from your local library apart from buying and subscribing to their music service

Design. Nexus 4 looks great. Apps looks pretty on it. But you're going to despise the screen resolution if you're coming from an iPhone 5 or a Samsung GALAXY S4. Considering this is a phone that was released October 2012, about a year ago it is still a strong contender with the new phones being released.

The Downsides. I don't like the fact that I can't peg my network to 3G only. The options I have are 2G only and automatic (2G and 3G). When the network fluctuates between 2G and 3G and sometimes stays perpetually on 2G. Pictures and videos are almost impossible to work with when on 2G.

Why would I recommend the LG Nexus 4 Phone?
The Nexus 4 is about a year in the market and the Nexus 5 should be around the corner. Some would say it is better to wait. If you want to save some cash and still have in your hand a device with top of the end specs, not some watered down specs in the name of mid-range or low end phones, go for it.

I am running the latest edition of Google Android OS on the Nexus 4 right now. My colleague in the office has the Samsung GALAXY Nexus which is the predecessor of the Nexus 4 and he also got the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update too.
Spend your cash well and get good bang for your money. Go for the Nexus 4. It is a winner with me.

Written By: Jesse@360nobs

How to Crack A Job Interview Successfully?

 

Job interview is the final step on the way to a new job where all the details of a future cooperation are discussed. If the employer is interested in your CV, you will be contacted for further instructions. In case you pass a job interview successfully, you will be offered a good post. 

The competition in the labour market is huge and it is possible that several candidates pretend to one vacancy and the employer will select the most perspective and confident job seeker. In order to become a winner, you need to prove that you will be able to bring success and profit to the company. The employer often emphasis not on the work experience but on the preparedness of a candidate for the job interview.
Job interview is rather a stressful situation for any job seeker and unnecessary excitement may spoil everything. That is why we recommend to pay attention to a few tips that may help increase your chances:

Be nice at the first look. Clothing can tell a lot about the candidate. Nice look is a measure of respect to the employer. It is unlikely that you will be offered a good post in a reputable company if the first impression is spoiled with dirty shoes or greasy hair. Small drawbacks will always be seen. The most suitable is the classic style of clothing. Do not wear track suit and jeans even there are no strict requirements to the dress code in the company. Avoid bright colours and too expensive accessories. Choose closed toe shoes with a backdrop.
Be punctual. Always come for an interview a few minutes early. Being late often motivates the employer to strike out the name of a person from the list of candidates. Do not forget to switch off the mobile phone.

Be attentive. Listen carefully and ask to repeat the question if you do not understand it. Answer confidently and concisely, avoid monosyllabic and incomprehensible answers ("yes/no", "probably", "not quite sure" etc.). Remember about the manners and the etiquette of communication.
One of the most difficult and tricky questions is "Tell me a little about yourself." Often the answer decides the further future of a candidate. Describe briefly your autobiography, focus on the information about work experience, education, the reasons for dismissal and the responsibilities that you have performed. Do not criticize your previous colleagues and former directors.
Do not be afraid to promote yourself as a good specialist: tell about your personal qualities, advantages and professional achievements. Emphasize that the commitment to the continuing professional development is very important and you will always be ready to attend training courses that will contribute to your self-education.

Do not be afraid the question about your personal deficiencies – it is part of any job interview. It is important to take into account that the specialty for which you are going to work. For example, if you want to work as a journalist, do not talk about such quality as lack of confidence in dealing with people. In total, it is important to the employer to prove that you are able to talk about the personal shortcomings and know how to overcome them.
Do not be surprised if the employer asks about your marital status and children. It is significant information for an experienced director that helps determine if the post is suitable for you. For example, if the work is related to long and frequent business trips, it is easier for the employer to hire a professional who is not encumbered by family ties. On the other hand, having a family may indicate that the person is stable and decent.
Do not forget to prepare documents - resume in two copies, diploma of education and additional advanced training certificates.
The most important secret is the presence of a genuine interest not only to the post, but also to the activity and objectives of the company. In order to avoid misunderstandings do not hesitate to ask questions about working conditions and whether the employer adheres to the Labour Act. Smile and be positive, try to answer confidently and concisely, avoid complicated and confusing terms. Be well mannered. It is quite possible that you will pass a job interview successfully and soon you will get the job of your dream!

How To Make Money Online Fast

So many of my friends has been asking me if I am making money from this blog thingy, I just smile and try to let them know that ROME was not built in a day. I am blogging for fun and not for MONEY but along the line if money pumps in that won't be a bad idea. So You ready to make 'Cash' 'Kudi' 'Ego' 'Owo' (lol) trust me this is a genuine way, EFCC won't bother you on this.
Making money online used to pretty much require you to have your own Web site, products to sell and some marketing palava. But a new generation of dot-coms have arisen that will pay you for what you know and who you know without you having to be a web designer or a marketing genius.
But it's hard to tell hype from the real deal. I did a search on "make money online" and "making money online", and much of the information out there is just promoting various infoproducts, mostly about Internet marketing. I see why people sometimes ask, "Is anyone making money online besides Internet marketing experts?"

How To Make Money Via The Internet Try Any of The Following:
Write.
A growing number of sites will pay for your articles or blog posts. Some "pay for performance" based on page views for just about anything you want to write about. Articles on specific topics they're looking for can earn direct payments up to about $200. The rates are probably low for established writers, but if you're trying to break into the field and have time on your hands, they're a great way to start. Also, a lot of companies are looking for part-time bloggers. They may pay per post or on a steady contract.

Start your own blog.
My 'Padi' You don't have to have your own Web site, or install blogging software, or even figure out how to set up an advert. At Blogger you can set up a blog for free in less than five minutes without knowing a thing about web design, and Blogger even automates setting up GOOGLE ADSENSE so you can make money off your blog by displaying ads and getting paid when people click on the ads. To make even more money from it, set up an affiliate program You'll have to get a lot of traffic to become a six-figure blogger, but pick an interesting topic, write well, tell all your friends, and you're off to a good start.

Advertise other people's products.
If you already have a Web site or a blog, look for advertisers that offer related but non-competing products and see if they have an affiliate program. Stick to familiar products and brands - they're easier to sell. To promote those products:
*.Place simple text or graphical ads in appropriate places on your site
*.Include links to purchase products you review or recommend in a blog, discussion forum or mailing list you control
*.Create a dedicated sales page or Web site to promote a particular product, They all work - it just depends on how much time you have to spend on it and your level of expertise with Web design and marketing.

HOW TO BE A BLOGGER

I'm a blogger, and my friends are always asking me how to start one.
If you're a writer or what I call a "sharer" you'll no doubt love blogging. I like to write, but more important, I like to share. I like to share things that I've discovered, I like to share my opinions on a movie that I'm really into at the moment, or a book I just read or even amebo of our different celebrities. Luckily, right at the time I began blogging, a bunch of other young guys across the country were doing the same thing (Competition).
So if you're thinking about starting a blog, but aren't completely sure how to go about it, then you are specially welcome to opecareem blog institute***
Step 1
Decide what your blog is going to be about.
First things first! Your blog can be about anything you want, like politics or romantic comedies or every little thing your next-door neighbour does as you watch them creepily from your window. It's a common misconception that blogs are just online diaries, or that Blogs can be a place where you write about what happened during the day, or what's going on in your life, but the topics and themes are endless. Your blog can consist of funny pictures of your rat. Or maybe you just want to write about music, fashion, celebrities, anything? You can even make it a place where people will download games or music. Once you are done deciding,

Step 2
Pick a platform.
Not all blogging platforms are the same. There are a lot of platforms out there right now, but these are some of my favorites: Click HERE FOR BLOGGER ( that's what I'm using)

This is a completely free blogging site. Blogger is extremely user-friendly, and if you don't know much about HTML and coding, it's easily customizable. I would recommend Blogger to those who tend to write lengthier posts, often with several different components, like images and video. While most blogging platforms are becoming more minimalist and image-driven Tumblr and Pinterest don't tend to feature much text Blogger stands out as a solid platform for writers. You create an account, pick a template, and compose an entry by writing directly in the text box, no coding necessary. Most templates follow a basic format: title at the top, a large section for your post, and a sidebar for links and pictures. Hit the little picture icon to insert a picture, hit the little link icon to insert a link—it's easy. Click HERE FOR tumblr (I love Tumblr ...for extra content.) In the Tumblr feed, all of your posts and the posts of others that you follow are listed in chronological order in one continuous stream. You can re-blog other people's posts or "heart" them, which allows for a lot of interaction among bloggers. For LiveJournal ClickHERE FOR LiveJournalLiveJournal is a website for, you guessed it, online journals. The great thing about it is that you can choose very specifically whom you do and don't want viewing your blog or even specific posts, whereas with other blogs you would have to make all posts private or password-protected. Myfavorite part about LiveJournal is the communities. A communityis "a journal where many users post entries about a similar topic For Wordpress Click HERE FOR WordpressThis have both .com and .org
WordPress.com and WordPress.org are pretty different for a few reasons. WordPress.org isn't for novice bloggers. First of all, you need to find an internet-hosting service and then download the WordPress software to your computer. It's definitely difficult to customize and set up for someone who doesn't know anything about coding, blogging, or building a website. If you ARE familiar with these things and want more control of where and how your blog content is stored, then WordPress.org might be something to consider. The best thing about using WordPress.org is that you're in complete control of your site, so you can authenticate commenters and fully control spam. It's also an open-sourcesoftware, which means it;s free! It gives you a lot more freedom, but that freedom requires some experience.
If your head is throbbing with the thought of building something from scratch, there's WordPress.com, which is more like Blogger. It's free and easy to use, so there won't be any tears on your laptop as you try to figure out how to make all your links hot pink when you hover over them. Which brings me to my next piece of advice…

Step 3
Make your blog look effing sweet.
Truth: people like good-looking websites. I'm a very visual person, so when I started my blog, personalizing its aesthetic was important to me. Being able to easily manipulate your layout is very useful. Don't be afraid to pick a standard layout, and then fool around with sizing and colors. Oneof my favorite sheifunmi's blog has a minimalist design and is easy to navigate. And It's Nice Thatbreaks the usual format of posts on one side, sidebar on the other, by including tiny, square-shaped previews that you click on to access the full post.
This is why I strongly suggest learning a little bit of HTML. Most blogging services (such as the ones I've listed above) can be customized using HTML. People have made their Tumblrs look and feel like professional websites, but it's just coding that does the trick. If you're reading a blog and you like the way it looks, right-click (expo) and hit "View Page Source" or "View Source" and you'll get the HTML coding for the blog's layout. Don't steal it, but use it as a guideline.

And now, Ope's 10 commandments for blogging.
1. Thou shalt not spew anonymous hate in comment sections, because that's really immature and terrible.
2. Honor thy fellow bloggers and re-blog with proper credit! Whether you're re-blogging a work of art or a piece of text, always give credit to the original source.
33. Thou shalt not feature music that plays automatically, because that's just annoying. Sorry!
4. Make thy blog easy to read and use. No complicated Flash animation on thy blog!
5. Thou shalt not judge the success of one's blog by the number of comments or followers. It can take time to gain a readership.
6. Thou shalt not ask aggressively for link exchanges from other bloggers.
7. Title thy blog wisely. Fretyuik2y.blogspot.com might be very hard to remember
8. Thou shalt not assume that everyone on the web is who he or she says they are. I don't want to sound like a teacher, but seriously: trust your instincts, and beware of spammers!
9. Thou shalt respect the privacy of other people! Blogs give you an outlet to write, but it doesn't make you a journalist. It can be unethical to share information about people who don't want that information given to the public.
10. Thou shalt exercise caution, for what's on the internet is there FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER.
Now join the party, and I wish ye good luck on your journey through the world wide web.

Did You Know-Places

 

Did you know Perth is Australia's windiest city
Did you know Tennessee is bordered by 8 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina and Virginia - more than any other in the US
Did you know M&M's chocolate stands for the initials for its inventors Mars and Murrie
Did you know the longest street in the world is Yonge street in Toronto Canada measuring 1,896 km (1,178 miles)
Did you know the fortune cookie was invented in San Francisco
Did you know the first Burger King was opened in Florida Miami in 1954
Did you know In eastern Africa you can buy beer brewed from bananas
Did you know 'Lonely Planet' for travelers is based in Melbourne Australia
Did you know the Arctic Ocean is the smallest in the world
Did you know the coins thrown into the Trevi fountain in Italy are collected for charity
Did you know the Amazon rainforest produces half the world's oxygen supply
Did you know the brand Nokia is named after a place in Southern Finland
Did you know 42% of men and women 25% don’t wash their hands after using a public toilet
Did you know Scotland has the most redheads
Did you know Bali has the worlds largest variety of flora
Did you know the Titanic was built in Belfast
Did you know Hawaii was originally called the Sandwich Islands
Did you know New York was the first capital of the United States
Did you know Hawaii is the only US state that grows coffee
Did you know the Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific