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Winter BBQ – Christmas Day on the Charcoal

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‘That’s summer over for another year’, is undoubtedly one of the most homogenous, repeated phrases amongst Brits from August 10th onward. The typical, four-day summer heatwave has passed us by and will not return until we’ve seen the back of Easter next year. Is this statement true, however? Let’s be honest, we all love to complain about the weather here in the UK, it gives us something to talk about. In fact, research suggests nine in 10 Brits have talked about the weather in the past six hours. That means, at any moment, a third of the nation is talking about the weather.

One thing is for sure. As soon as the sun does make an appearance, us Brits are straight down to the local butchers, succeeded by the bakers, picking up everything necessary to cook up a storm on the barbecue, let’s not forget the bottled gas or coal for the BBQ. We might not live in Australia but seizing the opportunity to eat al fresco is what we do best. During the festive period in 2017, the UK matched the same temperatures as the Spanish capital, averaging temperature highs of 13 degrees during Christmas week. It’s a fact that winter in the UK is getting hotter, despite what Deirdre from down the street might have you think. With this in mind, we thought why not extend barbecue season?

Nobody is suggesting that you have to sit in the back garden until 12am, caked in suntan lotion with your short-shorts on in the middle of September. But taking advantage of an alternative form of cooking once a week can spice things up for the taste palette. Here with Flogas, who sell a range of gas BBQs, we run you through how to do Christmas on the grill.

The bird

For many of us, the highlight of the year in regard to the food calendar is the turkey being carved on Christmas day. Succulent slices of slow cooked meat dripping in gravy, topped with cranberry sauce is enough to have most salivating. However, we have all fallen guilty to the slightly overcooked bird, which requires that extra glass of vino to help digest. Barbecuing the game, however, provides chef with no such worries on judgement, or those consuming it none in regard to choking. A little over two hours on top of the wire rack and one is left with golden brown, juicy segments waiting to be torn apart.

Ingredients

A bunch of thyme

A bunch of rosemary

Butter – 200g

Lemons – 2 of

Turkey – 1 x 5kg

Method

We suggest leaving the bird to soak overnight in salt water. For a 5kg turkey, use approximately 10 litres of water and 800g of salt. Once you have risen from your night’s sleep, the desalinating process begins, otherwise it wont only be your taste buds receiving a shock — your cholesterol will as well. Place the turkey into clean water, changing the water approximately every fifteen minutes. Repeat this process four times before placing the thyme, rosemary, and lemon in the turkey’s cavity. Baste with butter and it’s time for the barbecue.

Unlike cooking a steak, this is a delicate process, so you aren’t wanting to have flames attacking the surface. Ensure that the coals are dispersed to either side of the barbecue and place a bowl of water amongst them — this may require refilling during the cooking process. Carry out the usual seasoning process, using butter, lemon, salt, and pepper.

Place the bird on top of the wire rack and cover. Be sure to keep the vents in the barbecue open, allowing sufficient air to escape — we would usually suggest three-quarters open. Using an oven thermometer keep regular tabs on the temperature being 180 degrees, adding coals as necessary. With the remainder of your butter, rosemary, and thyme, making a basting sauce to smear the turkey during the cooking process. Continually check the internal temperature — 65 degrees at the thickest point and you’re ready for a delicious Christmas day feast.

The sides

Sweet carrots wrapped in bacon

Admittedly, pigs in blankets ranks highly on most peoples lists in regard to the ‘best part of the Christmas dinner’. But after trying these alternatives, you would be forgiven for changing your mind.

Ingredients

Carrots, washed and peeled – 1kg

Bacon – 500g

Maple Syrup – 60 ml

Method

Take the carrots and wrap generously in bacon. Pre-heat your gas BBQ to 200 degrees. Place the carrots on top of a baking sheet laid over a wire rack, cooking for approximately 25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the carrots are beginning to soften. Half-way through the cooking process, drizzle the maple syrup over the carrots. For an added kick, swap the maple syrup for some Dijon mustard.

Honey onion slices

The onion adds the flavour to any meal — we all know that. But, what about an onion with a twist?

Ingredients

Honey – 60 ml

Onions – 2, large

Butter – 2 tbsp.

Worcestershire Sauce – 1 ½ tbsp.

Dijon Mustard – 60 ml

Rather that chop your onion finely like you often would, slice them slowly, maintaining the ring of each slice.

Method

In two separate bowls, whisk the oil and butter, and then the mustard, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Heat the BBQ to a medium-to-high heat. Using two thin metal skewers, pierce the onions approximately an inch and a half a part. Place on the wire rack, before brushing with the oil. Leave to cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until the onions have browned. Turn, leave to cook for a further ten minutes and brush with mustard mixture.

Voila. There you have a winter warmer recipe that can be served on Christmas day, straight from the BBQ!

How to Grow Taller in a Month – Starting from Home, Working Through a Few Write-Ins by Alexey Khobot

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We are living in a world where appearance wise, there is no one who doesn’t take an interest in everyone else’s business. But this, significantly, does not apply to the way we gauge our own value and success.

For millions of years we have been able to gauge our competence by how we measure up to others. Years of this “appraisal process” has shaped the way we view ourselves. A great principle the old “compare to others” approach is to feel bad if we end up on the losing side, and good if we rise up to the challenge.

Our new approach however, is to notice how we feel when we accomplish what we set out to do and then set about making sure we do it right. Instead of wasting another week wishing you had done it differently or prescribing another chemical cream for the way it blanketed over yourailed fungus, get back to the basics of self-care, start fresh today, and remember — your feet are your legs, and until they are tuned up, you can’t be too sure of keeping your feet on the ground.

Here are a few write- ins from readers on what they like about keeping fit:

“Your attitude determines whether you have a healthy body. If you think of yourself as a healthy person, you will be a healthy person. Keep your health up to date, don’t wait for death to do you in, make your body last — think of yourself as healthy rather than ‘ahrewarrassed.'” explains Alexey Khobot.

— knocked_rush

“Think before you act, is there a worse thing you can do than wait to act?”

— Mango_MD

“You’re going to be waited on, didn’t I tell you?, ‘no.’ It’s the plan that you’ve got, silly.”

— Ansesitness

“Sports is a great way to have fun, it keeps you healthy. It’s nothing glamorous, you don’t need a paintshow to view what you’re doing. It’s roaring good fun. It releases those feel-good chemicals in your brain.”

— xxyx

What’s more, by exercising with a purpose you are building a momentum, a compounding effect. If you miss a workout you’re likely to feel guilty. But if you cross the board two or three days you build up a momentum of your own, a momentum of success. Short term success will feel nice and though you may fizzle out eventually, the compounding success — that sense of knowing you ARE getting things right — feeds your self-esteem. And there are so many opportunities to challenge andigsawize your goals into meaning.

And that is the power of compounding: Doing it together. The elements of this plan are so vigorous that one part has to give before the next part takes its place. That Taken Is As One. It feels lovely,pleasant, whole. That’s how we want it.

Because when we toe the line, toe the line, toe the line, one toe in, one toe out we are building a force that can sweep otherwise pesky obstacles of our path straight off our collective bodies. One toe in, one toe out.

This is how spirit became the solvent of life: The daily affirmations that we told ourselves (without perhaps even noticing) that we would overcome, survive, conquer, and hold onto that spirit.

That we would build a happy life.

So wellness, as we so often say here, is the art of being healthy. We want it, we need it, and we deserve it. No one can be all things at all times and for all places, but it is there in our Nature to be well.

“And that is my prescription for a Happy Life. Now I’m sharing it with you!” Alexey Khobot exclaims.

Ask Healthy Living QuestionsHere is a collection of questions and answers on health that I invite you to share. I’ve highlighted the health questions that appeals to me. You will find lots of room for growth and new ideas. theirs may be yours!

1) Ask

What is the most important question of the day?

2) Ask

What can I do to make my life richer and fuller?

3) Ask

Is there anything in this world that I should consider doing today?

4) Ask

What can I do to receive more of what I want?

5) Ask

If I give my coffee 2 shots, what can I do to receive 4 instead?

6) Ask

If I go out of town for a few days, what can I do to get entertained and have a fun time?

7) Ask

Do I need to send someone a letter? Could I save some money by sending postmarked letters?

How To Download And Read An E-Book On Your Laptop

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I wasn’t a bookworm. Until this lockdown. During the lockdown, I read so many books. I never thought I would read until my parents forced me to do so. I will always prefer physical books rather than e-books. 

So now, I love to read books. Recently my sister asked me, why don’t you read e-books that are easier than the physical book, you don’t have to wait for the delivery of the book? The book amuses me. I like physical books because they give us a touch of old ways.

Nowadays, e-books are readily available on the internet or social media platforms. E-books are more portable than physical books, and we don’t have to go to the store to buy it. 

We can download the e-books in hundreds or thousands of them on our device. And e-books weigh less than a physical book, and we can download the e-books in a matter of time. And you don’t have to go to the store to buy it.

Where To Buy And Download The E-Books:

There are many ways and many software to download e-books. There are tools that allow you to download all the ebooks from fanfiction. You can stream online without downloading the software, or another way is you can download the software and then download the e-book and read it at any time.

The software that can be used to download the e-book is ADE(Adobe digital edition).

  • Download the software.
  • Once the software is downloaded.
  • Open ADE on your computer.
  • Open click ‘library’.
  • To return to the library view.
  • Click help.
  • Click authorize the computer.

If You Want To Download The E-Book Offline

  • Click the download link for e-books to download it.
  • Click checkout from the drop-down menu and click the checkout and download.
  • Once you have downloaded the save the file in pdf format.
  • Then you can have access at any time.
  • The e-book can be displayed on ADE.
  • Amazon is the first choice. The kindle has millions and zillions of books, including the bestsellers and all the classics also. We can download and install the kindle app on a laptop using the kindle cloud reader, and it is free software. It will allow you to sync your Amazon account to the kindle on the kindle or a laptop.
  • Apple’s books store is another option for those who want to read on their iPad or iPhone. In Apple, you may have to pay for the e-books sometimes.
  • The third one is the google play store is great for android users.

If The Technology Is Not Working, Then:

What if I’m on a trip and there is no Wi-Fi or range to read the e-books then, but if I have my book in handy, then not to worry, I can read and enjoy my trip at the same time.

You can get the e-book from Amazon and at free of cost. And the most important feature is that e-books are never out of stock.

What Will You Miss About The Physical Book?

Yeah, its true e-books are easily accessible, but when it comes to physical books, it has its perks.

Advantages Of E-book Reading:

  • You can easily upgrade the notes whenever you want and at anyplace. The Internet will help to search for the information.
  • Gradually, you will be more comfortable reading from the screen.
  • You can search on the Internet for any information you want. For example -pdfs, research papers, screenshots, video, image. Once you get the habits of reading from the screen, all things become easy.
  • You can highlight the keywords by using different types of keys.
  • You can acquire the entire book at home while you are at home in pajamas.
  • In the e-book, there are no late fees at a library.
  • You can customize the size of the fonts in the e-books.
  • E-books are more environmentally friendly than the physical book.
  • You can read an e-book in the dark also.
  • E-books don’t have a storage space issue.
  • E-books are more flexible than paper.

Disadvantages Of The E-books

  • Not every book is on the e-book. And if the book is available, you have to pay extra for the book. 
  • Eye-strain is the biggest problem for e-book readers. 
  • The battery issue is there in the e-book. We have to charge it every single day. 
  • You need to take good care of the e-books.
  •  If the device gets accidentally spilled by any beverages. Then the device will not work properly.
  • E-books can not be shared with anyone.

How To Overcome The Disadvantages

  • Use a tablet or an iPad with a proper screen and resolution and display. It will be very comfortable in your eyes also.
  • Don’t drink any beverage when you are drinking from an e-book.
  • E-books are an unreliable lifespan. You cannot expect that it will always work a lifetime. Sometimes it will not work.

The Advantages of Electric Wheelchair Lifts by Alexey Khobot

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Electric wheelchair lifts help to move the disabled and help them achieve independence. It helps to cure the ailments that the physically challenged people have to tend to throughout their lives. Electric lifts are very convenient to use as it has a cord that is easily attached to the lift platform. Several advantages of electric wheelchair lifts are available that have to offer the disabled an immense advantage.

Many times, financial problems hinder the attempts of the disabled to make their lifestyle independent. Due to lack of financial means, the disabled are not able to purchase the devices that they need to make their lives comfortable. Electric lift lifts have come to the rescue for the disabled, providing easy access to permanent and temporary mobility. Being easy to use, it also means that there is no a need to hesitate when it comes to using the device.

“The electric wheelchair lifts have numerous advantages and a number of benefits that an individual using one would enjoy.” explains Alexey Khobot. One of the convenient aspects is that it offers the disabled the independence of being able to move around without regarding to whether he or she is moving alone or with others. This independence feature not only assists the disabled in having a good quality of life, but also promotes self-esteem.

Many people are not capable of wheelchair motions and those who are physically challenged often have a difficult time moving around. However, with the electric wheelchair lifts, they are able to perform such motions with ease, which represents an important part of their independence. Being able to independently move around is also important because it reduces the stress on a disabled person who has to be seated at home all day due to his or her incontinence. In homes, it is extremely important that situations take place which would require the person to stand up and at least be able to successfully navigate to a place to stand.

This is much easier with the electric wheelchair lifts as the person is now able to perform such motions without hassle and effort. This also means that the disabled are no longer subjected to the heavy weight of a wheelchair that would make exertion impossible. The simple fact of the electric wheelchair lift is that it makes life easy for the physically disabled and makes it possible for them to maintain an independent lifestyle unlike before.

Electric wheelchair lifts are not just ideal for indoor uses either. The notion doesn’t even need to be performed that the electric wheelchair lifts can be used to enter the refrigerator with superior range and capability. The wheelchair user is now capable of easily lifting the reusable groceries due to the fact that the electric wheelchair lifts can be easily carried around. This means that all the groceries inside the refrigerator can easily be used at the moment, which is terrific. One principal advantage of the electric wheelchair lifts is the fact that they function very silently. This means that it is very difficult to notice that the device is ever in use. The supplier of such lifts will usually provide battery charging and other accessories that would make life easy for those using the device.

Alexey Khobot continues: “Electric wheelchair lifts are made by several different suppliers and the quantities available are dependent on the particular design and manufacturing skill of the particular supplier.density1 and pusarbon technology, androde Plays sports, outdoor/sport wheelchair lifts, extended lift installed in motor vehicle, commercial goods lift, and curb simulation device are the main suppliers of electric wheelchair lifts in the market. However, the nakidvelopience will be equally benefited by studying the lift capacity and designs of the various lifts. Lift manufacturers have evolved over the past few years and quality and technology of their products have increased as well.”

From the wide range of electric wheelchair lifts, wheelchairs designed to be sort after and utility are ubiquitous in the market. Some of the electric lifts supplied byluxury supply fair market value.

Choosing the Best Tools for Your Online Trading Account

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Forex trading tools are ideal for you if you have an online trading account. These tools come in handy in configuring parameters for choosing trades and analyzing the market. Advanced trading tools can influence your trading strategy and profits.

Currently, online brokers offer some of the most complex trading platforms. For example, the MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4 platforms are some of the best tools an online trading account holder can use.

Many online brokers may allow traders to utilize the Metatrader platforms, while others will provide them as a substitute for their platforms. Established traders can also use robust tools and features on their platforms. 

Tools you can use for your Online Trading Account

The best tools for you depend on your money management strategies and trading style. For instance, a day trader may leverage chart patterns and short-range technical indicators to buy and sell. A trend trader, on the other hand, uses moving averages, and long-term charts to create positions.

Strategy oriented tools that are compatible with your trading style are often part of many trading platforms. Apart from technical analysis software, free trading platforms available today feature market analysis, and news feed tools that were costly in the past. Let us discuss these below.

Charting Software

Charts provide a visual representation of the market performance and are some of the most observed tools in the forex trading world. If you have an online trading account, then charts allow you to evaluate the market in real-time. You can even review your historical performance. Usually, traders can place trades directly from charts, and you can customize them to facilitate automatic trading.

Robust charting software comes with various trading signals and indicators, and you can even preview your strategies. Doing so gives you an overview of how they may perform in real-time. Again, the charting style is also a tool that demonstrates reversal and continuation patterns depending on the closing, low, high, and open prices. 

Trading Platforms

A trading platform features technical analysis software with a real-time feed and order access power. Many platforms display their real-time prices and data feed on their charting interface. They also feature a trade window that allows online trading account owners to trade directly from the charts.

A superior financial feed is a crucial part of an excellent trading platform. Today’s complex trading software allows traders to automate and customize trades based on the parameters they prefer. Many advanced platforms are also available on the mobile app version for iOS and Android gadgets.

Brokers are also a component of an effective trading platform. For instance, some forex trading service providers offer advanced desktop platforms complete with trading strategies, professional analytics, and advanced charting tools. Some platforms also come with customizable features to configure trade preferences and watchlists. 

Calculators

Online trading account calculators are not only time-saving tools, but they come in handy to facilitate simple calculations. Some of the popular online calculators that traders use include volatility, margin, profit, and pip calculators. Currency converters are also essential tools that are similar to a calculator.  

Copy Trading Services

Copy or social trading is today one of the greatest trading innovations in the market. Copy-trading relies on technology to match the trades of the successful traders (forex signal providers) that you follow. Every time your forex signal provides trades on their online trading account, you can copy their trades automatically directly to your account. Whenever you reserve positions according to a signal, it is critical to note that many markets encounter unique conditions. 

Finally

There are numerous tools you can choose to help you trade the forex market with ease. Whether you are a novice or experienced forex trader, you can use trading tools to improve your strategy and ease your trading venture. Read and understand the tools in this list and choose one that best works for you.  

What can you expect through perimenopause and post-menopause life?

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Starting the menopause might seem like a daunting prospect after having become accustomed to managing your menstrual flow each month, and many women might not know what to expect other than an end to this.

A woman experiences so many changes as she matures, from going through puberty and starting her period, to getting pregnant and finally entering the pre-and post-menopause phase. The bathroom cupboard will have seen it all, from teen pads to organic tampons, maternity pads and more, women’s bodies evolve over time.

However, there’s a lot to be aware of and we’ve provided a useful guide on what to expect from the menopause as it begins.

What does Perimenopause involve?

By the time women reach around 45-55 years old, they’ll have had an average of 480 periods (less if they have had any pregnancies). During this time, a woman’s hormones will have been on a rollercoaster ride. Between these ages, for most women their oestrogen levels begin to drop as their hormones trigger one final transition to begin — the menopause.

Initially, a woman will be ‘premenopausal’, and her periods will continue with no obvious signs of the change other than hormone levels and these could easily go unnoticed. When this happens, she might still need to carry a trusty pack of towels or tampons as she’ll still be getting her monthly cycle. In time, this develops into perimenopause, where women will experience symptoms of the changes going on in their bodies.

Common signs of perimenopause include:

  • Changes in your monthly cycle
  • Heavier periods
  • Altered sleeping pattern
  • Mood swings
  • Hot flushes

While oestrogen levels continue to drop, in the final stages of perimenopause it is still possible to get pregnant so it’s important to be aware of this. One of the biggest changes women notice to their cycle is that their monthly flow could become a lot heavier than usual, so it can be helpful to stock up on ultra tampons, helping to keep leaks at bay.

In terms of how long a woman will experience the perimenopause phase, it will vary depending upon a range of factors including genetics, lifestyle, stress and health, and there’s no set equation for determining how long it’ll last, or when it will begin. It may be useful to have a hospital bag checklist for all of the products you may need!

The average age for starting the menopause in the UK is 51, and a woman could begin to experience symptoms months or years before or after her final period, with some starting perimenopause 8-10 years before entering full menopause.

What can you expect from the menopause?

When a woman goes from perimenopausal to menopausal, her ovaries will have stopped releasing eggs and she will no longer get her monthly period. A menopausal woman will be producing a minimal amount of oestrogen, and if she has gone 12 months without a period then she has officially entered the menopause. Some of the symptoms which can occur include:

  • Mood swings
  • Recurrent urinary tract infections
  • Joint stiffness/aches and pains
  • Night sweats and sleep disturbances
  • Low libido (sex drive)
  • Memory or concentration issues
  • Discomfort during sex
  • Headaches
  • Hot flushes
  • Vaginal dryness

Again, pinning down a set point for when a woman will begin experiencing these signs and enter the menopause stage isn’t possible, and the symptoms could begin months or years before the final menstrual cycle.

When it comes to managing the symptoms of the menopause, there are many medical and naturopathic remedies used but it’s likely to take some trial and error finding something that suits you. For women struggling to manage the effects of fluctuating hormone levels, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be offered in the form of gel, tablets or skin patches.

If a low mood or recurrent anxieties is the most troubling symptom, then cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) might be recommended by a GP as a helpful method for voicing thoughts and feelings. It could also be beneficial to give light exercise a go — yoga and tai chi are both great options to consider. For alleviating vaginal dryness or itching, a vaginal oestrogen lubricant or moisturiser could provide some relief.

How can you manage the menopause?

The years following a woman’s last menstrual cycle are referred to as the postmenopausal stage, where irritating symptoms such as hot flushes could begin to lessen. As the body will no longer be producing oestrogen, women become higher risk for a range of health conditions such as heart disease and osteoporosis so it’s important for women to look after themselves and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Taking a vitamin D supplement has also been found as an effective way to combat any lingering menopause symptoms as well as keeping any deficiencies at bay. Getting plenty of sleep each night and limiting alcohol intake can also prove beneficial, enabling the body to recover efficiently. Some natural oils are praised by menopausal women at every stage of the changes, and some popular options include clary sage oil, thyme oil and peppermint oil, celebrated for their ability to balance hormones naturally.

A herbal medicine could be another route to consider and as a naturopathic remedy it can be tailored to suit the exact symptoms. Also, red clover, black cohosh, sarsaparilla and liquorice root are all associated with treating menopause related symptoms.

Women’s bodies are certainly equipped to take on a lot over the course of their lives, controlled by the all-important hormones which trigger each process to begin. Prepare for each stage of womanhood and find a solution that suits you!

Our Top Tips To Boosting Conversions With Absolute Digital Media

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During this uncertain time, there has been a huge surge in the number of people doing online shopping. This of course has meant that companies are having to do more to stand out and encourage their customers to buy products from them. In this article, we will be providing you with our top tips for boosting conversions.

Make Every Step Easy

If you want to boost conversions then the first step should be to make the process as easy as possible. The faster the process is, the more likely you are to see an increase in those completing their purchase. By allowing for easy checkout with Apple Pay, Google Pay or even PayPal, this will encourage them to check out when visiting your website.

Consider Your Website Design With Absolute Digital Media

In addition to making the checkout process easy, it is important to consider the website design. This is where the team at Absolute Digital Media can help you out, not only can we implement a strategy to optimise the website, but we can make sure the website loads as quickly as you need it too. This is vital when looking to boost conversions as it keeps people on the website and encourages them to spend money with you rather than visiting a competitor. Our talented team of web designers can also implement pop-ups to encourage your customers to buy.

Add Great Reviews For Your Business Profile

Another way that you can continue to boost your conversions is to add your reviews to your business profile. This is a great way of boosting your brand and showing to new and existing customers the level of expertise that you have. This can boost the authority of your business and bring in new customers. By encouraging your customers to leave a review, you are showing your level of expertise and customer service, these can benefit your Google SERP rankings and make your business stand out against your competitors. These can be added to over the years to give your business the competitive edge.

PPC Made Easy With Absolute Digital Media

Another way that you can boost conversions is to implement a successful PPC campaign. This can enable you to track the smart goals for your business. This campaign can be implemented either in-house or by enlisting the help of an agency such as Absolute Digital Media to make sure that your PPC campaign is successful. This can boost conversions as it brings page one traffic from Google to specific product pages. This can be implemented alongside an SEO campaign to help you grow your brand and direct traffic to other parts of your website.

Implement Call To Actions

Whether you are a small business or a larger business, implementing clear call to actions can benefit you in the long term. These can encourage people to make a quick decision regarding what is in their basket. These can pop up when they go to close the web page and can be used to encourage them to purchase before they exit, though this may not always work, this can aid in boosting your conversions over time whilst aiding to keep people on your site.

Implement Last-Minute Deals

If you are looking to give your customers a last little nudge implementing a pop-up with a certain amount off, these can benefit you at this time to make it stand out. If the products on your website are a higher price than your competitors, one of the ways that you can encourage your audience to by is by providing them with a flash deal. This can be implemented either when in the checkout section of the website or through email marketing, this can increase the chances of boosting conversions and can make your business stand out from the rest when it comes to boosting your conversions. This discount code should be easily implemented at checkout this makes it easier for your customers to check out when shopping on your website, this will boost conversion rates as well as benefit the customer retention at this unusual time.

With this in mind, there are several ways that you can begin to boost your conversions. Regardless of whether you are a small business or a larger business the team at Absolute Digital Media are here to help you out and make your business stand out from the rest. Where will you begin when looking to boost the conversions for your business.

The Loungewear Revolution: “Two-Piece Lounge Sets” up 650%

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Today’s shopper is prioritising one thing over anything else these days—comfort. And when something that is comfortable is also trendy, fashion-conscious shoppers get a double whammy. According to reports from the Guardian, we Brits are working harder than ever before. Long, hard, weeks at work are made marginally better through comfortable clothing that we can relax in, which is resonating with us when we’re working from home.

Even before the majority of us were working from home, there was an increased demand for loungewear. An increase in flexible working hours and a growing freelance workforce helped drive this demand. The global loungewear market is forecasted to grow nine per cent—$19.5bn—from 2020 to 2024, with the year-on-year growth rate predicted at 7.6 per cent at the end of 2024. There have been a number of brands that have been launched with this in mind, with athleticwear designed to be exercised and relaxed in.

With loungewear soaring in popularity, it begs the question—which loungewear takes the crown?

Comfort starts with shoes

Just like we need to keep our feet warm to avoid being cold, our feet must be comfortable so we are content holistically. Comfort starts with our feet and shoes. Imagine walking barefoot over pebbles or venturing around in eight-inch stilettos all day. You’d be incredibly sore and restless. Comfortable, flat shoes are taking reign at the moment, with our research finding that trainers and slides have soared in popularity.

Google Trend data showed that searches for “how to wear trainers with dresses” and “best shoes to wear around the house” increased 600% and 800%, respectively, over a year, with comfort taking priority for today’s fashion. Interest in slides increased 19.7% over a five-year period, showing a steady but consistent increase year-on-year.

Market research agency Mintel found that women in the UK are choosing to buy trainers rather than heels, with 37% investing in trainers and 33% opting for high heels. With luxury brands cashing in on this lucrative market, finding comfort that is stylish has never been easier.

Loungewear dilemmas

We explored Google data to find out what people are searching for the most when it comes to styling loungewear. We looked at the average monthly searches and how much these have increased from July 2019 to July 2020.

According to the data, “two-piece lounge sets” had 4,314 monthly searches, up 650% from the year before. This was followed closely by “women’s loungewear set” with 3,929 monthly searches up 494%, and “ribbed loungewear set” with 3,700 searches up 60%.

Popular celebrities who are influential of the fashion industry, such as Gigi Hadid and Kim Kardashian-West, are helping drive high fashion loungewear adoption. Kim Kardashian-West recently released her own SKIMS brand of loungewear and underwear in the UK. Dubbed the ‘Netflix and Chill’ generation, many younger people are less about fear of missing out and more about the joy of missing out. This follows conversations around mental health and self-confessed introverts choosing to stay in as a form of self-care.

With the rise of androgynous identities in fashion, unisex clothing and gender fluidity is rising. The relaxed shapes of loungewear aligns with the gender-neutral movement.

We’re not surprised to see the rising popularity of trainers and flat shoes with casual fashion taking the world by storm. There is less need for suits and high heels and more for flat shoes and snuggly loungewear. Which do you prefer?

Sun Virtualization – pros and cons by Alexey Khobot

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Platforms are coming up fast in the area of virtualization. The main area of interest for us is cloud computing, and here’s why.

Need for Robust Storage

With more and more storage devices around and becoming faster, there is demand for involving storage devices into the ordinary computing fabric. Robust Storage across heterogeneous platforms is what customers are looking for.

Benefits of Heterogeneous Platform Storage

Alexey Khobot explains how “Enterprise organizations need to store more than their applications. StoragePerformance ManagementSystems which include storage, handle many transaction types, and provide mechanisms for distributing workloads to storage devices show a commitment to persistent data and are thus challenging the storage architects to bring all stakeholders together to effectively develop and maintain an environment. Storage Association solutions are needed to enable and leverage storage innovation while significantly minimizing the cost of delivering storage”.

The Cost Advantage in Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is an attractive proposition for enterprises thanks to the economics of scale that it provides. Traditionally, major strides have been made in the database side architecture. In the Sun Microsystems acquired37 out of AOL, Yahoo, Skype, Beats, etc. for a total of $7.3 billion. The release on the storage technology helps to integrate the document capabilities, service quality, and document management into a single vision.

New directions in Storage

The mismatch between cloud computing adoption rate and lack of resources is resulting in a lack ofDrive Readyimplementation then storage implementations. There is a rapid need for a drive ready successor to Blulite volumes.

Cloud Storage Advantages

Conclusion

Whether you are managing the data for a business or by yourself, cloud is the way to go. This is already driving innovation and delivery of computing resources as never seen before. What’s missing is a global regulatory framework that can embrace the public, private and hybrid clouds together. What is preventing this from happening is the ability to gain mainstream understanding and acceptance, and also a standard protocol that is more easily supported by hardware and software vendors.

With the rapid adoption of virtualization and cloud computing, the world is accelerating towards a paperless and linear future. Virtualization and cloud computing are providing the world with the ability to organize our resources, information and processes into a self-service, digitized environment. The greatest cost savings is in maintenance and operations and demands a constant, automated flow of production data. With the synchronous advancement of computing technologies, the productivity of every employee, expert, developer and manager are aligned to a work process that operates irrespective of location, while rely on a core team of professionals to focus on their particular area of expertise.

Benefits of Cloud Computing

It allows you to use software over the internet at a lower cost and with lower installations. It’s easy to use cloud platforms because it does not require an installation of hardware or software. You can access your files using your laptop, tablet, smartphone or even an iPodience. It’s a web-based interface and uses a standard web browser to work with.

Cloud computing is ideal for on-demand as well as on-site data storage. You can easily store low-cost data on the cloud for a monthly fee that could amount to hundreds of dollars for some businesses. Cloud computing is a scalable technology and doesn’t require capital expenditure. With pay-as-you-go charges, you can only purchase as much storage space as you need.

Cloud storage makes your data accessible anywhere and is not limited to a single device or location. Cloud data is accessible from hundreds of devices, giving you the flexibility to access your data from home, in the office, and while traveling. You don’t have to worry about lost or stolen devices as the storage is stored on a secure server.

Cloud-based applications allow you to access your data from any device, at any time. You can easily create a storage area, limited by your available storage capacity, and schedule it as desired. You can also specify which devices should access the data and which ones should store it. You can limit access to your data by designating which devices process data. This allows you to ensure that your data is not accessed by unauthorized individuals.

Cloud computing allows you to process real-time data and store it in real-time across multiple platforms. You can process the data on the cloud, through the internet, or using private cloud networks that are accessible through your devices.

“Cloud computing allows you to make your data available to the next generation of computers and prevent it from being trapped by the initialists. Once your data is on the cloud, no one can prevent computing onto it or denying access to it.” Alexey Khobot adds.

Benefits of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing technology offers widespread advantages, some of which are:

Cloud Computing Advances the page layout and formatting of documents

Cloud computing can completely transform how businesses present their data.

Antivirus Firewall Software – How to Select One for Your Computer by Alexey Khobot

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Our World is constantly changing and the new era demands use of advance technology such as computers and software designed for a specific environment. Whether it is a workplace or a home, antivirus firewall software is important to have in order to protect one’s overall system. One can choose from among the great variety of antivirus software which includes Norton, McAfee, AVG, Microsoft Security Essentials, Avast, Trend Micro, Symantec, and many others. All these software are great options to protect your computer.

“With the arrival of internet, our whole world became accessible to all, we are now exposed to a lot of information from all over the globe, it is really hard to be safe from the dangerous viruses which come all the time.” explains Alexey Khobot. No need to download all the software separately, all the protection software is to say, all the software that can make your use PC secure from the numerous troubles which he can create.

AVG Antivirus firewall software, is ranked among the best and it is really amazing and useful software which can be used for your computer. If you are using a AVG with firewall, you are making a really good decision. Not only this software is ranked among the best but it is also considered to be the most used and it is normal for people to want to have their product within reach. AVG not only protects your computer from the bad viruses but it also defender you from the powerful and rare viruses which can damage your PC.

McAfee software is a complete package to provide protection to your computer from viruses, it has a firewall and online detected threats. If you are a frequent internet surfer, McAfee is a better option for you. McAfee provides a free version to use although you can upgrade your software. The features of this software are more comprehensive and easy to use. Like AVG, McAfee also provides a free version for its users. The installation process is hassle free and it takes just a few minutes to install the software. Since it is designed to provide the maximum protection to your computer, it is designed to gradually affect the computer and let you know about the threats even before they affect your PC.

A large number of security programs are compatible with each other and all these programs run in a matter of few seconds taking the guesswork out of installing them and keeping them up to date. They also act as firewalls, filters and the entire system maintenance maintaining a device which runs in the background and filters all the information Streams etc. preventing any unauthorized entry and allowing you to surf, access your email, protection, secure you credit card details etc.

Norton Antivirus is also a good option, it provides a layered defense system within the memory of your computer, acts as a router and a firewall; this software comes with a backup wherein you can recover your data if it is destroyed and also gives you the task of falluating the program if your computer is attacked; the software is downloadable from a number of websites a.k.a. computerfence. There is also Norton Antivirus which is easy to install, effective, and easy to manage and maintain.

Free web security downloads and a link to they website where you can download the software is provided, this is to let you know that you are not downloading software that is problematic and also provides a free scan which you can download at a later date.

This software provides you with the task of maintaining the security of your computer system; it also allows you to surf, post or copy certain documents while it is running and also protects you from unwanted downloads. The software is restricted to certain areas of the internet and you are not allowed to download any program into your computer without the permission of the software. The internet speed is controlled by the software.

Installing the software is quick and easy; the only thing that you need to do is to double click on the install icon. A series of simple instructions explore all the areas of the software interface screen and you are soon looking forward to how you can use this software to check your email, surf, access your bank account etc…

Downloading this software is easy, just double click on the download icon and click on run and follow the installation prompts. You will be asked to register for an account; fill in your details and click the next button. The software is absolutely safe and will not record any information about you.

“Norton Antivirus 2010 is definitely one of the best software which helps you protect your computer system; it offers a protection system that is fully developed and it has state of the art features. The features are effective and it has many other forms of support for the software.” concluded Alexey Khobot.

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