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VARIOUS REASONS WHY YOU NEED A WEBSITE NOW

by hotspotadmin July 19, 2020

written by hotspotadmin

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Literally we can do anything on the internet.

We all have Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn accounts etc.

Basically, we share our opinions and hobbies, help people, see what people do etc.

For this reason social media has become increasingly noisy.

Thus, it’s difficult to make any impacts and standout on the internet.

Because of the internet age we live in, it seems the most logical marketing strategy would be to invest in a professional and attractive internet presence;

Still, many businesses have no site at all.

Hence, get a website.

Google search must Recognize you

REASONS WHY YOU NEED A WEBSITE:

1. You Will Make a Lot of Money;

People shop online, learn online and have fun online.

You can own a website to serve any of these reasons above.

As you drive traffic to your site, you make a lot of cash for yourself.

2. It Will Motivate You to be Creative;

Getting a website creates a space for you to show your work.

You can turn your hobbies into vlogs or blogs. That brings out the creativity in you.

3. You Can Quit Your Job;

Owning a lucrative website can earn you enough revenue. You can then decide to quit the 8am to 5pm routine job.

4. You Can Expand Your Growth on Hobby or a Topic;

You have a hobby or topic you want to share with the world, get a website.

Grow your passion, connect with others, vlog or blog your hobbies and topics.

Document your experiences and share on your site.

In fact, the world wants to read your passion.

5. You Can Become An Influencer;

You can help people learn new skills.

Such as, DIY projects, cooking projects, photographer, help people lose weight;

As well as how to become a better gardener or a better parent;

The list goes on and on. Just find your interests.

BUSINESS WEBSITE

Your business has thrived without a website, thus, you regard it unnecessary?

After reading this, you will realize you need a website now.

If you’re a small business, this is the time to Penetrate into the market Space.

Businesses

In this age of technology and social media, you definitely need a site for your business.

Regardless of the size of the business.

REASONS YOU NEED A BUSINESS WEBSITE

1. A Website Makes you Look Professional;

84% of today’s consumers think a website makes your business more credible than companies who only have social media profiles.

Your website is also the perfect place to show off any professional certifications or awards your business has.

Beyond that, having your own site lets you create a branded email address (e.g. diana@yoursite.com).

This email adds a level of professionalism to all of your correspondence.

Especially, if you’ve used a personal email address to conduct business up until now.

2. A Website Ensure Your Success Over the Long Term

In 2020, almost 4.54 billion people (59% of the global population) use the Internet.

More and more people are getting online.

Without a website, your business is invisible to these people.

As we progress further into the digital era, your business will become invisible to everyone unless you invest in a website.

So to stay competitive in this increasingly digital world, your business needs to get online.

3. Your website establishes your place in the industry

If your competitors aren’t online yet, they probably will be soon.

Establish yourself as a leader in your field by building a high-quality website first.

If your competitors are online, the developer of your site will make it standout.

4. It Can Help Your Business Grow

If you’re hoping to expand your business and bring in new customers, having a website is an important strategy.

Small businesses who’ve experimented with launching a website report being happy with their success.

Surveys on small business’ websites show that 81 percent of companies that launched sites saw their business grow, and 97 percent of small business owners would recommend having a website to other small business owners.

5. A Website Gives You Credibility

You know you’re trustworthy…

…but potential customers don’t. And that can have a huge impact on your bottom line.

According to a recent survey conducted by BrightLocal (an SEO and local citation platform), 36% of consumers believe that a website gives a business more credibility.

Credibility = Trust

Trust = More Purchases

6. Today, consumers expect businesses to have a website.

Just like they would expect the business to have a business card and a phone line.

When they don’t find a website…a red flag goes up.

You don't have a website?

When that happens…your credibility is questioned.

And this doesn’t only affect potential customers.

Many banks will withhold providing loans or financing to small businesses contingent on them having websites.

Having a website is not about vanity.

It’s about being transparent and accessible…and that builds credibility and trust.

Website Can Enhance Your Customer Service
Your customer is probably not going to send a support ticket or ask for help on Facebook.

That’s a very public forum.

You can enhance your customer service by providing a dedicated “Contact Us” or “Support” page on your site.

Doing this tells your customer that you care…

…That you want to provide the best customer service that you can by giving them a private channel to reach you through.

This has the added benefit of being easy to remember and be indexed by Google.

PHOTOGRAPHY

For the majority of photographers, having a website will be a crucial element to having a successful business.

Having a place where you can visually display your work is key to your photography business.

Photography

PHOTOGRAPHER, YOU NEED A WEBSITE TO;

Build Your Brand

Educate Your Potential Clients

It’s Affordable and Easy

It’s expected

IN CONCLUSION;

Whatever your reservations have been for not having a website…

… there are many valid reasons why you need a one for your business.

And that’s just the start.

Once you’ve established an online presence with a website, you can use it as a marketing hub and take advantage of many other digital marketing strategies to grow your business.

And this can be worth it because, in the mind of your customer, your website is a representation of who you are as a company.

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July 19, 2020 2 comments

NEWS

Two Mawuko Girls SHS students isolated

by Prince Bright June 24, 2020

written by Prince Bright

Two students at the Mawuko Girls High School in Ho have reportedly been isolated by school authorities over fears they have contracted coronavirus.

Sources at the school told Starr News the Covid-19 response team in the region was called in to assist in isolating the students.

Meanwhile, Ho Central MP Benjamin Komla Kpodo has lamented over the unavailability of PPE for schools in the region.

On a tour of all seven public schools within the Municipality, the MP noted that no PPE has been received from government so far. A situation he describes as alarming.

He urged students to be very critical of their own safety.

The made donation of Veronica buckets, hand sanitizers and locally manufactured nose masks to be distributed to the students in all seven schools which include Mawuli Senior High School, Mawuko and Ola Girls, Taviefe Senior High School, Sokode Sec. Tech, Shia Senior High School and the Tanyigbe Senior High School.

SOURCE: starrfm.com.gh

June 24, 2020 0 comment

NEWS

PARLIAMENT EMPTY AS DESERT, ZERO ATTENDANCE

by hotspotadmin June 23, 2020

written by hotspotadmin

Parliament sitting today 23rd June, 2020 turns empty seats as a result of the Saturday’s NPP primaries

Ghana Parliament

At the sitting, only twelve (12) Members of Parliament from the Majority and 23 Members of Parliament were present.

However, Speaker of Parliament congratulated the MPs who won their seats and a sorry to those who lost.

He further mentioned that, “an MP lost and that’s why they got the opportunity to be in parliament”.

“Someone lost his seat in parliament for you to become an MP so it’s ok to lose also”, Mr Speaker said.

“Parliament democracy is not perpetual so just understand your lost”, he continued.

In addition, Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu said some members who lost their seats hurt him a lot.

“I am weakened by the likes of Hon. Ben Abdullah and Hon. Mark Asibey Yeboah losing their seats”.

“Also the likes of Hon. Anusah Fuseini and Hon. Mrs Kyere”, he added.

Ghana Parliament

Majority Leader also expressed that their works at parliament is not what delegates consider to vote for them.

” From the look of things, delegates don’t vote for us considering our work in Parliament”.

“To add to that, delegates don’t consider developments handled by committee chairpersons to vote”.

“What exactly does delegates want”, Honourable Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu queried.

Prince Boadi, Parliament correspondent for Angel fm explained the scene in parliament, all empty.

June 23, 2020 0 comment

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211 GHANAIANS RETURN FROM LEBANON, ONE DEAD

by hotspotadmin June 20, 2020

written by hotspotadmin

Some 211 stranded Ghanaians have returned home from Lebanon. However, one arrived dead.

These people were stranded in Lebanon due to the outbreak of the coronavirus .

They arrived on Friday at the Kotoka International Airport.

Ghanaians return from Lebanon

The victim is said to have passed on in Lebanon.

The evacuees are going through routine checks and will later be transported to an isolation centre to be quarantined for two weeks.

So far 1,080 Ghanaians have been assisted by the Ghanaian Government to return.

About 224 returned from UK on Wednesday, June 17.

Source: Daily Guide Network

June 20, 2020 1 comment

NEWS

GHANAIANS IN UAE SET TO BE REPATRIATED

by hotspotadmin June 10, 2020

written by hotspotadmin

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, some Ghanaians have become stranded in UAE.

In an effort to assist the stranded Ghanaians in the UAE get home, Emirates plans to operate two flights from Dubai to Accra on June 12 and 16.

The flights are being booked via the Ghanaian Embassy in the UAE.

According to the airline, “only citizens of Ghana who meet the entry requirements of the destination will be allowed to board.

“Passengers will be required to comply with all requirements of the destination country.”

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Similar to other repatriation flights that Emirates has operated thus far, the airline said for health and safety reasons, it will offer a modified inflight service that reduces contact and the risk of infection.

Emirates said, “Passengers will be required to apply social distancing guidelines during their journey and wear their own masks when at the airport and on board the aircraft.

“Travellers should arrive at Dubai International airport Terminal 3 for check-in, three hours before departure. Emirates’ check-in counters will only process passengers holding confirmed bookings.”

Author: Piesie Kwabena Dwomoh

June 10, 2020 2 comments

NEWS

MY SON IS MENTALLY CHALLENGED – DUNCAN WILLIAMS

by hotspotadmin June 10, 2020

written by hotspotadmin

Arch Bishop Duncan Williams has said that his son Dee Wills is mentally challenged.

The Bishop this dawn at 2am took to his Twitter page saying that his son is acting this way because he has stopped taking his medication.

Duncan Williams wrote, ” Daniel has undergone the best medical interventions, treatments and hospitalizations yet he experiences relapses when he does not continue on his prescribed medication”.

Below is his tweet:

Duncan Williams

Further, he tweeted, “The ArchBishop and his family continue to stand firm in their faith believing God for Daniel’s Full Deliverance, healing and restoration”.

“We ask that you please respect their privacy as they navigate through this time”. Psalms 3:3.

Below is the tweet :

Duncan Williams

June 10, 2020 0 comment

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EC SETS JUNE 30 FOR NEW VOTERS ’ REGISTRATION EXERCISE

by hotspotadmin June 10, 2020

written by hotspotadmin

The Electoral Commission ( EC ) has set Tuesday, June 30, to compile a new voters’ register for the presidential and parliamentary elections in December 2020.

According to a statement signed by the Deputy Chairperson of the Commission, the exercise will be held at all registration centres.

It will also be held at district offices of the EC throughout the country.

Below is the statement :

Statement by EC

Earlier yesterday , Parliament after a 106 -92 vote gave EC ’s Constitutional Instrument (C.I. 126) the greenlight that will allow the Commission to compile a new voters’ register with new requirements.

Author: Piesie Kwabena Dwomoh

June 10, 2020 0 comment

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I’ll MAINTAIN TRAINEE TEACHERS, NURSES ALLOWANCE – MAHAMA

by hotspotadmin June 8, 2020

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Ex-President John Dramani Mahama says his government will not discontinue the payment of allowances to trainee teachers and nurses should he win the 2020 presidential elections.

The issue of allowances for trainees was a major campaign issue prior to the 2016 general elections.

The then NDC government in 2014 scrapped allowances of trainee teachers and nurses despite intense pressure on the government to rescind such decision.

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Ex-president Dramani at the time insisted that the decision allowed his government to expand various health and educational infrastructure in the country as well as remove the restrictions on admissions to the various training institutions.

The NPP government, however, restored the allowances after winning the 2016 polls.

Mahama promises to maintain allowances

Speaking during one of his interactive digital conversations dubbed ‘Let’s talk with JM’, Mahama said his government won’t cancel the allowances should he be elected as President in the upcoming elections.

“You know that it was a very critical issue in the run-up to the 2016 elections. What I had said was we were going to migrate the health trainees and educational trainees to the student loan scheme. Now what I have said going up to the 2020 elections is that, we are going to let the status quo remain. It means that we are going to continue paying trainee allowances, but we will improve the student loan and adapt it so that it serves the same purpose as the allowances.”

“So we will increase the amount under the Student Loan Trust [Fund] and then instead of giving it to you as a lump sum, we will give it to you at regular intervals so that you continue to use it for the things you use it for. So, once we have done it and it’s attractive and it’s good enough for you, then we will now do the migration onto the student loan scheme”.

“So for now, if I become the President on January 7, 2021, we will maintain the status quo. It means that, we will continue to pay the allowances and when we have improved and made it attractive for all students to go for it, then we will now do the migration onto the student loan scheme. So that’s my position on it as of now,” he said.

STOP EC’S NEW VOTERS REGISTER NOW- GHANAIANS

by hotspotadmin June 5, 2020

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A Ghanaian has petitioned the office of the Speaker of Parliament, Rtd. Hon. Aaron Mike Oquaye to stop Electoral Commission from compiling the new Voters register.

Mike Oquaye

Below is the press release ;

P O Box 8192
Accra – North
Accra.
June 4, 2020

Press release

The Speaker
Parliament of the
Republic of Ghana
Accra – Ghana.
4 June, 2020

Dear Sir,

PETITION YOUR HIGH OFFICE TO SAY NO TO CI 126, AND NOT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR DISCUSSION, BECAUSE IT IS INCONSISTENT WITH ARTICLE 45, CLAUSE (a), AND CAN PLUNGE THE FUTURE OF THIS PEACEFUL COUNTRY INTO CHAOS.

Mr Speaker history has thought us about political power struggle by our neighboring countries which resulted in chaos and distablization of their democratical dispensation.
Mr. Speaker, the uniqueness of the 1992 constitution has made it explicitly clear on the functions of the Electoral Commission of Ghana per article 45 and in the wisdom of the constitution, gave room for the application of common sense to be applied in the house of Commons.
Article 45 of the 1992 prescribed functions of the EC and clause (a) says, to compile the register of voters and revise it, at such periods as may be determined by law.
Mr. Speaker, remember the 1992 constitution conferred on us, became working document 1996, however, the commission was task to compile the register of voters before 1996 elections, which the commission did as far back 1995 and since then has been revised as such periods as law determines.
Mr Speaker, the question here is WHAT LAW IS DETERMINING the new voters register per the 1992 constitution?
Mr Speaker, in accounting principles, you don’t approve queried budget but it happened in the parliament of the republic of Ghana. Very unfortunate seven session of parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana.
Mr Speaker, using numerical strength in parliament to change the fortunes of our democratical rights, freedom and Justice, under your leadership as a Rev. Minister of God, is very unfortunate in the eyes of God.
Mr Speaker considering CI 126 in parliament of the republic of Ghana for discussion, is a total disregard for article 45, clause (a) of the 1992 constitution, and can plunge this peaceful country into chaos, due to the volatility of the political tension in the country.
Mr Speaker, for your information, EC pilot on new voters register is illegal and unconstitutional as well as misleading and misinforming the good people of Ghana and the world at large as far as 1992 constitution is concerned.
Mr Speaker, you don’t forget Ghana is running it’s democracy with international relations and is always the icon for Africa democracy which needs to be protected.
The Commissioner, Madam Jean Mensah attitude in decision taking on electoral process for compiling new voters register is highly boisterouse and must be brought to book because it contravene article 35, clause (8) of the constitution, as a public office holder of the republic.
Mr Speaker, every ID card of the republic has a purpose, and that of the EC is for eligible voters of the republic in decision making for political objectivity.
In the electoral process of the country, it is a crime to disenfranchised eligible voters, therefore the EC ID card can not be taken out from the primary required documents of the Commission for electoral process of the republic in the up coming of the general election 2020.

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Mr Speaker, I say it as it is, as a patriotic citizen, just to protect our constitutional rights and choice of interest of this republic.
In my conclusion, Mr. Speaker, democracy is about rule of law and absolutely nobody is above the law, and rule of our law start from our house of Commons, where the interest of the people is represented and and not the interest of any political party.
Mr Speaker, I humbly request your high office to give regards to the supreme law of the land conferred onto us, as 1992 constitution, article, 1. clause (1) and (2) for CI 126 to be void since it is inconsistent with the constitutional mandatory electoral process of the republic. And also, not to undermine the democratical success chalked so far for the future of this country.
Our democracy was borne out of fire and must passionately keep the flame burning to ensure successful free, fair and transparent election.

Yours faithfully,
Anwar Sadat Apedo.

The Speaker of Parliament, Mike Oquaye is yet to respond to this petition.

June 5, 2020 3 comments

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J J Rawlings CALLS PRESIDENT AKUFFO ADDO CORRUPT

by hotspotadmin June 4, 2020

written by hotspotadmin

The Former president Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings has called the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo corrupt.

During this year’s celebration of the June 4th revolution, the Former president called the Nana Addo Danquah Akufo Addo administration as the most corrupt administration ever.

Nana Addo