tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21045257211790129562024-03-05T13:31:30.925+05:00Jawad Latif's BlogSEM roundups and personal muse from Jawad LatifJawad Latifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04404088725387037729noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104525721179012956.post-82400582340135928472023-04-01T14:41:00.011+05:002023-04-01T14:49:46.114+05:00Stop Losing Revenue: Learn How to Combat Abandoned Carts in E-Commerce!Did you know that the US and UK alone are losing a whopping $738 billion in e-commerce revenue every year due to abandoned carts? Crazy, right?<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYInAyDtNcnn6kT4ZjMYcXisH2sfcu0pHVrFANInEBxBf4l0cgV0K1u2W_crYmH-X1EkSiPxv8tvm-ZSXS-FUGAF3sGiEb9WAQj8AZ4uDCkT8EpMpBgD2vJQJe3OXevGJBnok-Hwl6jAFDK0DA1MTf4QSD-czpB8lPPfFSLGBS_Gdy_RtXIB-n2HI7/s4096/FsjauYGWAAAAGJm.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2731" data-original-width="4096" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYInAyDtNcnn6kT4ZjMYcXisH2sfcu0pHVrFANInEBxBf4l0cgV0K1u2W_crYmH-X1EkSiPxv8tvm-ZSXS-FUGAF3sGiEb9WAQj8AZ4uDCkT8EpMpBgD2vJQJe3OXevGJBnok-Hwl6jAFDK0DA1MTf4QSD-czpB8lPPfFSLGBS_Gdy_RtXIB-n2HI7/w640-h426/FsjauYGWAAAAGJm.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p>And the average rate of abandoned carts is almost 70%.<br /><br />There are a bunch of reasons why this happens, and some myths to debunk.<br /><br />But one thing is for sure, if your checkout process isn't up to snuff, it could be holding you back from growing your business.<br /><br />Two essential things to keep in mind before we discuss tactics to reduce abandoned carts are:</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taa/1.5/16/1f449.png" /> High abandoned cart rates do not necessarily mean there is an issue with your cart or checkout process. Generally, more people buy lower-priced items than high-priced items, so it's not fair to compare to the industry average.<br /><br /><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taa/1.5/16/1f449.png" /> Customers often make purchases subconsciously, driven by "purchase intent momentum." If your landing page and product description provide plenty of information, visitors are more likely to complete the purchase. Those who aren't interested won't add items to their cart.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Reasons for Abandoning Cart During Checkout</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><h4><span style="font-size: medium;">#1 IS UNEXPECTED FEES BEING TOO HIGH (SHIPING, TAXES, FEES, ETC.)</span></h4><div><br /></div>One of the primary reasons for high cart abandonment rates is unexpected fees, such as high shipping costs or taxes. Unfortunately, there may not be much you can do if your business requires expensive shipping, especially for international or heavy products. However, you can test the effectiveness of your free shipping threshold, which is the minimum purchase amount required to receive free shipping. You can use a tool like <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fintelligems.io%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2XOc8_NmLiRUrstDBEd-pTKHlEvAYivcsstJxZ4vrCg6upbFeBP_vcHMc&h=AT1x_FBly-f_QWRefvp74w0g6WjJmSZBHOemviFJOxbdVDv3CVbjAmD-T1n5ur_x3c1Z9FKpO2tlc4It1qKqg6RMUpsM6z_EkinWO0XxpWDMavptfzFXQ1eZ9Z8Y6kg4WUO6&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT3YR_yd85uKXT_TNP4w8NbTUrBFKtNFueYesWRKN1XbTQJ3nNwlsBoAto-8WiXJacTwz6aNlbs_Mzi0s0Xxqr_rGN107DII3kWmywXHWwMhMga88WI_aJ8wE-OL4Xod_TtrAYXhNly7hllegGSZG7QMwNHdH66xOl1KU30">http://intelligems.io</a> (for those using Shopify) to test different thresholds and find the sweet spot that encourages customers to complete their purchases.</div><div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">#2 IS CREATING AN ACCOUNT</h4><div><br /></div>Another reason for high cart abandonment rates is requiring customers to create an account before making a purchase. Most e-commerce stores don't require this, and if you do, it's best to stop. There's usually not much advantage to having a customer account that you can't get from an email address or phone number unless you run a subscription-based business. Surprisingly, this is a common issue leading to abandoned carts.</div><div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">#3 IS SLOW DELIVERY</h4></div><div><br /></div><div>Another reason for high cart abandonment rates is slow delivery. To address this, it's important to manage customer expectations. In today's world, where Amazon Prime offers lightning-fast delivery, waiting for 5 business days for a package can feel slow. One way to combat this is by offering express shipping, which usually takes 3-5 days. By being transparent about shipping times and offering faster options, customers won't be surprised or disappointed with slow delivery.<br /><br />One way to reduce cart abandonment due to slow delivery is by using more appealing names for shipping options. For instance, customers may prefer choosing "Express Delivery" over "Standard Shipping," even if they both take the same 3-5 days to arrive. By using more attractive names for your shipping options, you may be able to decrease the number of abandoned carts.</div><div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">#4 TO #10</h4></div><div><br /></div><div>Many reasons for abandoned carts come down to two things: customers not trusting the website or finding it difficult to use. These are separate issues that can be solved by simply running a test transaction on mobile and buying your own product. Put yourself in your customer's shoes and think about what can make it easier for them to trust and use your website. Remember that a lot of conversion rate optimization (CRO) can be as simple as experiencing your website first-hand.<br /><br />To improve trust, you need to use social proof. Social proof can come from media outlets, famous influencers, testimonials (video/photo/text), and ratings/reviews. You need to determine which one works best for your checkout.<br /><br /><i>Statistics Source: Baymard Institute, Split Testing</i></div>Jawad Latifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04404088725387037729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104525721179012956.post-63832459827202053512023-03-17T15:24:00.000+05:002023-03-17T15:26:04.168+05:00The Power of Value: How Successful Companies Thrive with Subpar Website Designs<p>While having an impressive website design can enhance a business's user experience and credibility, it is not always a crucial factor in achieving success. Many companies have thrived with below-average website designs, such as Craigslist, Reddit, and The Pirate Bay. The reason behind their success is not their website design, but rather their ability to provide unique and valuable services that attract and retain visitors.</p><p>For instance, Craigslist has a simple and outdated website design, yet it remains one of the most popular online marketplaces in the world. This is because the website offers a valuable service of connecting buyers and sellers for free. Similarly, Reddit, with its basic design, continues to attract millions of visitors due to its user-generated content, niche communities, and discussions.</p><p>Another example is The Pirate Bay, which has a functional design but is not visually appealing. Despite this, the website continues to draw millions of users looking to download torrents. The reason for this is a unique service that The Pirate Bay offers, which is access to a vast range of digital content that is not available through traditional channels.</p><p>Let’s Take a look at certain big businesses with a website that could be improved but are still making billions:</p><p><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b>Berkshire Hathaway</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Revenue: $302 billion</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rj40Zo1wPV6-1ILiYTcokzz1RQnK0n-flx86AXRsvyYjJ8iNETOTo45lDkIXn0HhM4vWChoc9in77xxVGIbrvzbRqsxO9kjTCFd-xwZJn2OOhIWXisNqqIhp0aFIA5xTlF7_Q_i9aPDImL5tZbukn04hdRiQDxoFuI2VYbG7hoqDJIMeJxrslZCJ/s1616/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="735" data-original-width="1616" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rj40Zo1wPV6-1ILiYTcokzz1RQnK0n-flx86AXRsvyYjJ8iNETOTo45lDkIXn0HhM4vWChoc9in77xxVGIbrvzbRqsxO9kjTCFd-xwZJn2OOhIWXisNqqIhp0aFIA5xTlF7_Q_i9aPDImL5tZbukn04hdRiQDxoFuI2VYbG7hoqDJIMeJxrslZCJ/w640-h291/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><i>A functional website but is not particularly attractive or user-friendly. Despite this, the company has a revenue of $302 billion, thanks to its diverse range of holdings.</i><p></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b>Goldman Sachs</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Revenue: $59 B</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWcOqUnAxRqo86A1pqWVFxkX0dy60TJpA_vpSewAbh59aohX6GSx9ptMxLBsVh7vHE4PC_W_R6XIEbBZil6MEeqqQ1eIkhbyew_Ue2Wn8hq4iad81-yw6DDEegoPxk8Gdw-BV77I7X-1qFiRct2Bluv3SRHpmHE2VGcB2armJ3Td4HPM8yEmQFcQGv/s1753/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="877" data-original-width="1753" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWcOqUnAxRqo86A1pqWVFxkX0dy60TJpA_vpSewAbh59aohX6GSx9ptMxLBsVh7vHE4PC_W_R6XIEbBZil6MEeqqQ1eIkhbyew_Ue2Wn8hq4iad81-yw6DDEegoPxk8Gdw-BV77I7X-1qFiRct2Bluv3SRHpmHE2VGcB2armJ3Td4HPM8yEmQFcQGv/w640-h320/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><i>A website that is very basic and does not offer a lot of information or resources for visitors. However, the company has a revenue of $59 billion, driven by its expertise in investment banking, asset management, and securities trading.</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b>Oracle</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Revenue: $48 B</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSegh2HwSZLX2Bm7Y3aHkEdI54n9TeVEIPgxPmRP60isd0mAoMAfUd2NwnZZJd3uhpeUUwcACeoyD3TNy7KFbiRcC9MeJsWTQ5Fuf6J_xlXbW3LldnyeLIrsEU-wt-8nsaR0NLclVc2L5Y4iUWa9_xRk4Ofl7WfeQ8ZL5EmwrmfGGEyuzFXjMCrYg3/s1740/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="1740" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSegh2HwSZLX2Bm7Y3aHkEdI54n9TeVEIPgxPmRP60isd0mAoMAfUd2NwnZZJd3uhpeUUwcACeoyD3TNy7KFbiRcC9MeJsWTQ5Fuf6J_xlXbW3LldnyeLIrsEU-wt-8nsaR0NLclVc2L5Y4iUWa9_xRk4Ofl7WfeQ8ZL5EmwrmfGGEyuzFXjMCrYg3/w640-h276/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><i>The website is complex and difficult to navigate, with a lot of information crammed onto each page. Nevertheless, the company has a revenue of $48 billion, thanks to its suite of software products and services that cater to businesses of all sizes.</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b>Coca-Cola</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Revenue: $43 B</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGg1mUqlm617uNKC2Rf7gsZv41QnEHKljV_s5fvmU3OQ2FTQRmWxCTRtfnTzsqzgpiy_QHXD01nxPLvCph7VoNW0lpTgkhDqYp6mDWO2-WjyCPEq0b0OXjP3Lm2KpGDb_80z7beSa52zWhyMJevrzIktpW3sZ1jQBlCsR4kvY_5EhOa-mlyg1sBac-/s1871/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="1871" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGg1mUqlm617uNKC2Rf7gsZv41QnEHKljV_s5fvmU3OQ2FTQRmWxCTRtfnTzsqzgpiy_QHXD01nxPLvCph7VoNW0lpTgkhDqYp6mDWO2-WjyCPEq0b0OXjP3Lm2KpGDb_80z7beSa52zWhyMJevrzIktpW3sZ1jQBlCsR4kvY_5EhOa-mlyg1sBac-/w640-h264/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>The website is visually appealing, but it does not offer a lot of functionality or resources for visitors. However, the company still manages to generate a revenue of $43 billion, thanks to its strong brand recognition and global distribution network.</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b>McDonald's</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Revenue: $23 B</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigse3HO__YOwPjPw4xRuogKLU_dTRl6rIfdSYtZuSQkqpTTSpNJ7ouX01_qiLcfurwS8jwSpwNslBupNNfTlL7T5OZyP1xtxRoyN3xsogxV2poWzM-lvGQHzb6jlM1zffUSwuuHyICPML-GFJ1CrRE55P7qlQCWN6VcOR6_TrHFWXpqw_P7xEmeUAG/s1511/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="1511" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigse3HO__YOwPjPw4xRuogKLU_dTRl6rIfdSYtZuSQkqpTTSpNJ7ouX01_qiLcfurwS8jwSpwNslBupNNfTlL7T5OZyP1xtxRoyN3xsogxV2poWzM-lvGQHzb6jlM1zffUSwuuHyICPML-GFJ1CrRE55P7qlQCWN6VcOR6_TrHFWXpqw_P7xEmeUAG/w640-h368/5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><i><p><i>The website is simple and straightforward, but it could benefit from more user-friendly features and better organization. Despite this, the company has a revenue of $23 billion, thanks to its well-known fast food offerings and widespread international presence.</i></p></i><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>Lesson</b></span></p><p>The lesson to be learned from the success of companies with below-average website designs is that <span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">product/market fit is the key driver of business success</span>. A company that offers a unique and valuable product or service can thrive even if its website design is subpar. These successful companies have built their business models around meeting the needs of their customers and providing a valuable service that cannot be easily replicated by competitors.</p><p>Conversely, even the most visually stunning and user-friendly website design cannot rescue a company with a flawed core business. A great UI/UX can certainly enhance the user experience, but it cannot compensate for a lack of product/market fit. In fact, a focus on superficial aesthetics and design can distract from the fundamental needs of customers, leading to missed opportunities and ultimately, business failure.</p><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Amazon (Revenue: $514 B) owes its success not to its website design but to its unparalleled service offering of delivering orders within a day.</b></div><p> </p>Jawad Latifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04404088725387037729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104525721179012956.post-17000802690214005262021-11-29T21:12:00.005+05:002021-11-29T21:15:23.114+05:00Chaudhry vs. Chooha<p> You know how they say you get your best
memories with your best friends. Our lives are no wonder full of hardships
these days and it is very difficult to take time out for ourselves but it is
also important. My buddies and I made a trip to Malaysia back in 2019 which
gave me some of the best memories of my life to sit back and reminisce. Every
time the trip crosses my mind, I’m left with a surge of happiness and I
instantly feel a little lighter.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">It was a semi-official trip with a group of
more than 30 people. We all went to Langkawi and then also spent a few days in
Kuala Lumpur. The whole group stayed in the same hotel for a few days. The hotel
had its own vibe and environment which obviously added to our delight. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYMZ86db-EUrzlZPb0aE_wJCGxJSigFCjDhQzSh3ib6ApiTDsLgWgq-8xP4gLz3wEEnckIGhYP6f5LMgN2azQd7HLjdCt9G7TrOhg0dJeM-eDPV4ZtqYAA4b8MJPvBLsb-COGaPmNeWn8/s2048/75561412_2409152049201602_613362243727261696_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYMZ86db-EUrzlZPb0aE_wJCGxJSigFCjDhQzSh3ib6ApiTDsLgWgq-8xP4gLz3wEEnckIGhYP6f5LMgN2azQd7HLjdCt9G7TrOhg0dJeM-eDPV4ZtqYAA4b8MJPvBLsb-COGaPmNeWn8/w640-h427/75561412_2409152049201602_613362243727261696_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All participants of the group tour</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Most of the group left as per the initial
plan but my best friends and I planned to extend our trip. Who knew those five
days would become the best five days of our lives. Six of us stayed back for
longer to explore further, we decided to check out from the hotel and rent a
luxurious apartment in Fahrenheit Suites, Bukit Bintang. All of us moved there
with our Chuadhry Saab leading us because of course, who else would do it
better when he is around? <o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVkMThreL7PdgRthLrNp9LG2JndeRiRN0K15SQieBkGMsJg2L6n5-F1g5W-hxtlvPA1YM8ZrUdTr6fupFn0YXinPeotqxAxkstIui1q-e3oTYxQsYi4bnIZvmXl5eNyIgYUEmZd1fhhg4/s960/72289445_2406769662709397_7981170793662906368_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVkMThreL7PdgRthLrNp9LG2JndeRiRN0K15SQieBkGMsJg2L6n5-F1g5W-hxtlvPA1YM8ZrUdTr6fupFn0YXinPeotqxAxkstIui1q-e3oTYxQsYi4bnIZvmXl5eNyIgYUEmZd1fhhg4/w640-h426/72289445_2406769662709397_7981170793662906368_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chaudhry Musaddaq Salman (second from left) - Hero of today's story</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal">He is one of the most composed people I
know about but on that trip, we saw a side we never knew existed. One fine night,
we woke up to him aggressively barging out of his room, abusing someone real
hard. I was the first person to see him like this and I was startled and really
worried, as well. I mean it was definitely not something our Chaudhry Saab would do! He is literally known for his
kindness and how he never gets a frown on his forehead but I think things were
headed in a different direction that night.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">All of us gathered around him to figure out
what went wrong. It took us all a few minutes to absorb it was really him doing
all the yelling and abusing but it was confirmed when his anger started
diverting at us. “Are you all really going to stand there and stare at me
instead of actually lending a hand?” he said. It was scary. The look on his
face, the tone, everything was terrifying; but he was also terrified. And guess
what the problem was? Our beloved Chaudhry Saab heard a rat in his room. A RAT
was the reason behind all that yelling and abusing. I still can’t forget the bursts
of laughter we all had after that news. But of course, a friend in need is a
friend indeed so we all headed to our buddy’s room to find out the despicable
rat. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Chaudhry’s room looked like it had been
turned upside down. The window blinds were wide open while the bed sheets were
all taken off and piled up on a corner of the room. All his clothes and luggage
looked like it just took a flying trip all across the room. No wonder our poor
friend was traumatized by the rat. After hours of unsuccessful hunting, we gave
up and curled up on top of the sofas and tables, in case the rat appears and
plans on eating our legs. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The room was completely silent when
Chaudhry suddenly yelled “Hear that! It’s that jerk again!” His red face showed
how much he wanted to kill that rat but we were all still confused because we
missed the sound. It happened again. And then again… <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">We were about to jump back on the floor and
continue our hunt with our weapons but we heard someone from the washroom
saying: “You guys need to see this”, so we all headed to the washroom, hoping
to see a dead or at least trapped rat. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">However, all we saw was an automatic air
freshener that had been making the “rat sound” all along. Yup! There was no
rat. Just an air freshener doing what it’s supposed to do. We stood there in
complete silence for the next ten seconds and then came our fits of laughter.
The apartment echoed with our voices. It was six grown-up men laughing their
hearts out in an apartment washroom. Just imagine the sight! God it was one hell
of a moment and even till this day, it lives rent-free in my heart. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChxzqtQGPUAOsLLuTzTdG4BnZo5yo054GOslcJqgepjlDQE5allH_YUGLPXwrvBfPwCKzHYMTUVxXpR497kcNVOkYwnRksby6Yt_9BDJ4i0UPcUcNFcuxuQoOaxaECWF4KrIrW_iu2zY/s1280/72565415_2402323923153971_8280009876474691584_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChxzqtQGPUAOsLLuTzTdG4BnZo5yo054GOslcJqgepjlDQE5allH_YUGLPXwrvBfPwCKzHYMTUVxXpR497kcNVOkYwnRksby6Yt_9BDJ4i0UPcUcNFcuxuQoOaxaECWF4KrIrW_iu2zY/w640-h426/72565415_2402323923153971_8280009876474691584_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Who knew the mere thought of a rat could
turn six fully grown men into terrified little kids who wanted someone to come
and kill the rat in their house. It was hilarious. That moment was just like
the college days, my boys and I laughing on the most random things with no
worries at all. It was nothing but wholesome. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_gjdgxs"></a><span lang="EN-GB">I know we are all
busy in making the most of our lives and doing the best we can to move ahead
but it’s always a good idea to pause every now and then. It’s equally important
to take out time for yourself, do things that give you joy and contentment. Do
things purely for yourself. There is no point in earning or being the best if
you don’t sit back and enjoy every once in a while. Find your true people and
be grateful for them. For me, my true people are my friends and I couldn’t be
happier to have been able to go out with them again after so long, just like
the old times! <o:p></o:p></span></p>Jawad Latifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04404088725387037729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104525721179012956.post-3558822937048344942021-10-09T14:47:00.005+05:002021-10-09T22:33:54.619+05:00A Heartfelt Journey of Son of a Bull Cart Owner<p> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">Not everyone is born with a silver spoon in their mouth. For them, life is all about struggle, hard work, and survival. But with persistence and perseverance, some people can change the fate of their lives.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Never being vocal about my struggles and battles, but it's time to share them with all of you. I wish to motivate others through my story that you will always find the light at the end of the tunnel.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Even when the world around is pitch black, a shiny star will definitely come your way! Sharing my journey of hard work, patience, and determination, that made me who I am today! It is a real story of a son who appreciated every effort of his father – a bull cart owner!<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">Childhood<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Every child deserves to have a childhood filled with memories. I am lucky enough to have a childhood that's filled with memories. However, they aren’t all gold and glitter! It's all about the struggle with dedication and courage.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit98fL5T_Z-PT38oTadO8up35yWw3hAAjCEgBvEvARFz5Yw5id9rwO27C0N6tZBb_Vyajo_DHFrHYyj1Ct7mEr0zAzjQpphudm_H5YB2QAhEE3AknKHLH8dG-4Hp-yin1yFDMDmuZ1Qkk/s2048/Picture+002.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1986" data-original-width="2048" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit98fL5T_Z-PT38oTadO8up35yWw3hAAjCEgBvEvARFz5Yw5id9rwO27C0N6tZBb_Vyajo_DHFrHYyj1Ct7mEr0zAzjQpphudm_H5YB2QAhEE3AknKHLH8dG-4Hp-yin1yFDMDmuZ1Qkk/w400-h388/Picture+002.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>This is probably my first ever picture 🙂</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My father is not a literate person and therefore doesn’t know how to read and write. Even with dreams to study and become a successful man, my father had to let go of this wish. He became an orphan and lost his father at a very tender age. To make both ends meet, my father started riding a bull cart.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I started my education at <i>Government Primary Scholl Chak No. 66/D</i> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px;">(located 20 km away from Pakpattan)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">. Like every father, mine also dreamt of giving a beautiful life to his kid. Therefore, he decided to do whatever it takes and provide me with a good education. To pursue this decision, my father migrated to a small town in the district Okara; where we live to date. He got me enrolled in another Government School which was much better than the last one and tried to provide me with everything possible. However, to keep the flow going, my father did different laborious and strenuous jobs.</span></p><h2><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">Growing Up and My Contribution<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">After my matriculation, it was time to secure admission to a college. It was like a tradition in our town to send kids to Lahore for further education if they secure good marks. In spite of this, such an option wasn’t available for me. I had to give up on the idea of going to Lahore. And instead, took admission to a nearby degree college.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg44A_i3EpEPTehbXGgKjLi7HxEIAkbVHxRfzpSi9Hu8GkZL9n0x2_guTGU31JJ-ehsqrQ7VvTGHxgyuNUCODCOXR4EmPjQmMgr-ReiNIbO7AC9duOKHXGVB5Nifho297yrTm7SyjBAoIU/s640/DSCN+1840.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg44A_i3EpEPTehbXGgKjLi7HxEIAkbVHxRfzpSi9Hu8GkZL9n0x2_guTGU31JJ-ehsqrQ7VvTGHxgyuNUCODCOXR4EmPjQmMgr-ReiNIbO7AC9duOKHXGVB5Nifho297yrTm7SyjBAoIU/w640-h480/DSCN+1840.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><i>Would head straight to the fields right after I was done for the day in College<br /></i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Since the beginning of my education, I had a keen interest in computers. And that’s why I wanted to get enrolled in the Computer Science program. However, to opt for my dream I was required to pay an additional PKR 3,000 in annual fees. These were computer lab charges and they looked expensive for us due to our financial concerns. But sometimes God has different plans for you, and therefore a help came into my life out of nowhere. </span><div><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ameer Begum Welfare Trust</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">; established by a local politician came to know about my good grades and financial conditions. They gave me PKR 8,000 which made it possible for me to pursue my dream. I got enrolled in Computer Science subject and with additional money bought second-hand sports shoes as well. Used those shoes to take part in extra co-curricular activities like Cricket.</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I knew my father was helpless and guilty about the situation, where I had to study in a local degree college, instead of going to Lahore. But I never let him think that way and thanked him for his endless sacrifices and labor. However, this was the time to step in and become a helping hand for my father. I started helping him to make sure there is food on the table.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg43q0FrFllKG9QZmyGuKb-WUIUh3pZkzgc8VQsBoOaffXXbTuIq4Z_kLb90Ob0GmJ3MbDpqLnQwuiivlbmIikqRWGiYrUCUSHxmHE6j6iJwavjBPSmyO9KH8XQINmPEBocMfaIPkzydl8/s1600/1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg43q0FrFllKG9QZmyGuKb-WUIUh3pZkzgc8VQsBoOaffXXbTuIq4Z_kLb90Ob0GmJ3MbDpqLnQwuiivlbmIikqRWGiYrUCUSHxmHE6j6iJwavjBPSmyO9KH8XQINmPEBocMfaIPkzydl8/w480-h640/1.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Working and helping in the fields continued, whenever I would get back from Lahore</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The biggest disadvantage I faced was during my college time. The local educational institute had teachers from other cities who rarely came to take classes, you know how the Government institutes work in rural areas. Even with such a drawback, I continued to struggle. After all, something is better than having nothing at all!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Every day, I attended college for a few hours and would sit in my family’s small kiryana shop. This would help us in running day-to-day expenses. I continued helping my father in other laborious jobs as well. We, father and son, used to purchase larger blocks of ice, cut them into smaller pieces, and keep them in our small shop to sell.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">During scorching summer seasons, our family sold self-made juices frozen in plastic bags. To keep up with the circle of life, I and father used to bring milk and yogurt to our shop to sell. We also rented our cycle to needy people to earn some extra money. Sometimes instead of sleeping on a cozy bed, we did spend nights on wheat packets or haystacks. It was like a watchmen's job for us, necessary to save those from thieves at night.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To be honest, I don’t remember any sort of small work we haven’t done to survive. My father always appreciated my efforts and praised me for the hardships I was going through. To make him proud, I passed my intermediate with flying colors and secured 80% marks in computer science; my favorite subject. I still remember the tears of joy and satisfaction in the eyes of my father. It truly motivated me to continue my struggle and make his life better.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">Continuation of Adversities and Higher Education<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Education had always been my priority! Even my father encouraged me to continue education, as he knew its value and edification in one’s life. However, continuing education in the local Government College was not possible anymore. For further higher education, I had to think of better opportunities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Amid the darkness of managing finances and education, my cousin <b>Shoaib Ahmad </b>who is like an elder brother to me proved himself as an angel. He helped and guided me in looking for scholarship opportunities. A man can achieve anything with a positive attitude! And hence God helped me in scoring a chance to get admission to International Islamic University, Islamabad.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I appeared in the written test and aced it with perfection. Got selected in the final top 7 candidates for the scholarship. However, God had other plans for me and got rejected during the interview phase. Losing the chance of a scholarship to such a reputed institute disheartened me. But my father stood by my side and encouraged me to continue. I applied to Forman Christian (FC) College, Lahore, and secured a scholarship for myself.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Though my dream was to get enrolled in the Computer Science department. But the scholarship for it wasn’t 100% and I was supposed to pay PKR 36,000 per semester. For a person like me who was already struggling, managing such an amount was not easy in 2006. Therefore, unwantedly I gave up on my dream and took admission in Economics, and availed 100% scholarship.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLBIoXlaK3XNUxvtSOe72_OCxdm-anzc6pGfLloMLgduxuhJDeCA2Ik_dhs4F5BQDi6cE-r9QTFWf9Jthvt3FAtZUG-IzlJgCWAdw6uk7c2_jZFjnvNjMQVWwvttH79PDzsGto22Gavk/s1600/413286_435478973171819_916068918_o.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLBIoXlaK3XNUxvtSOe72_OCxdm-anzc6pGfLloMLgduxuhJDeCA2Ik_dhs4F5BQDi6cE-r9QTFWf9Jthvt3FAtZUG-IzlJgCWAdw6uk7c2_jZFjnvNjMQVWwvttH79PDzsGto22Gavk/w640-h480/413286_435478973171819_916068918_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>My childhood friend Mazhar and I were living in Lahore in a rented room</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I took admission in the FC College hostel but left it within one month. The reason was simple! I was unable to pay PKR 5,000+ monthly. To make sure I complete my 4 years degree, I started living in a rented house along with some friends, which cost me much less. Affordability has always been a serious concern for me. That’s why during my higher education tenure, I had 2 pants and 3 formal shirts with me only.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">Home Visitation During Struggling Period<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I love my family a lot and therefore, tried my best to keep visiting them and give them love. During the initial period of my studies, I visited my home every weekend. The major reason was that I was not used to living away from my family. At that time, a one-way bus ticket cost PKR 120 which was high. But family comes first and therefore, I endured these expenses happily.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">However, after a while, my father asked me to visit them occasionally instead of regularly. It was a hard decision for a father to ask his son not to visit them. He wanted me to save money for my educational expenses and pay attention to my studies. During this time, my father took the job of a van conductor to support the family and when this job was no more, he also worked at a restaurant. It was heart-wrenching for me to see him struggling and working from dawn to dusk at such age.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My mother would never cook any special food at home and embraced eating simple meals only. This way, she also started saving money from groceries and start contributing to my education. These sacrifices still prick my heart!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdKR22qC0wIJmxRNw_mkcCRo6iSifatvvrby-Aji9irefOcWMBEK-FPP7g_NfhslWPGI3Y_YHvJjUns-abzKfLN2yWtrA0OOn0ytSGPUVzs3nUVVV4IHcb9apK9SQIjZpSHfH5EvZ_Js/s786/SP_A0995.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="786" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdKR22qC0wIJmxRNw_mkcCRo6iSifatvvrby-Aji9irefOcWMBEK-FPP7g_NfhslWPGI3Y_YHvJjUns-abzKfLN2yWtrA0OOn0ytSGPUVzs3nUVVV4IHcb9apK9SQIjZpSHfH5EvZ_Js/w640-h456/SP_A0995.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>With my father in our native home, we moved out once I started to do well</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Conversely, I was also struggling surrounded by extreme pressure. To continue my scholarship, I had to maintain a good CGPA throughout. With little budget, struggles, and exertions, I thought to find new ways to earn as well. During my higher education time, I and my friends </span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Naeem</b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> and </span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mazhar</b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> woke up one morning with only PKR 10 in our pockets. I still remember we visited a friend of ours to borrow PKR 500 to survive the last days of the month. On many occasions, I spent the night at bus terminals while traveling to other cities as I was not able to afford any hotel to stay.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Life was continuously giving me lemons but somewhere in my heart, I knew good days will come. I was preparing myself for better days without losing a hint of confidence in my God and His will.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">Era When My Patience Started Giving Benefit<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Finally, the day came when my patience got rewarded by God. I was becoming a bit depressed but my motivation level was still high. My parents stood by my side like solid support, never allowing me to feel alone. My cousin <b>Shahid Rasool</b> came as a savior in my life and helped me come out of my challenging days. He introduced me to the phenomenal Digital Marketing world.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTbUWrd6l_rQCH9u-NsAdG4GioP-sEighcqxapL1pVt54odFd_8iyughIxRgxz1RWxk1lf9LEeyxItl4pyJEoUyCKra7Ta71kxyXSS1-ENyEe43HGeegm-_-dnP_zk76L8VLvYWAYVz8s/s1600/IMG-20210803-WA0032.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTbUWrd6l_rQCH9u-NsAdG4GioP-sEighcqxapL1pVt54odFd_8iyughIxRgxz1RWxk1lf9LEeyxItl4pyJEoUyCKra7Ta71kxyXSS1-ENyEe43HGeegm-_-dnP_zk76L8VLvYWAYVz8s/w480-h640/IMG-20210803-WA0032.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Brother from another mother - My cousin Shahid Rasool played an important role in shaping my life, introduced me to the Digital Marketing world, not only helped me securing my first client but also let me use his computer because I have none at that time</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shahid taught me all the ins and outs of the digital marketing world and helped in scoring my first client. Slowly and gradually, I started earning PKR 12,000 a month in 2009. For many, this amount isn’t big but for me it was huge. I was able to bear my expenses on my own and share a good amount of money back home. I finally found the light at the end of the tunnel.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I found another job paying me PKR 6,000 a month. Initially, I thought it would be good to earn PKR 6,000 along with PKR 12,000 a month making PKR 18,000 easily. It was an Urdu typing job for a semi-government project. But within 6 days of working, I realized it was not worth my time. My passion for computers was not getting satisfied this way. That’s why I left the job during break time on my 6th day at the job.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpMiC-uMtdJUXd_FjucZuqWk86G67DujPB6xjUECMmqqw1SdVMkB-Ug3vAWMhI8Lhc4bYpjh1zL1XX6L4kokyW8miRIA6QkkrFfqFYkuoduNoTdr98D-Rvb6oiu9zosoXfz1jl3hDcdF8/s720/7.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="540" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpMiC-uMtdJUXd_FjucZuqWk86G67DujPB6xjUECMmqqw1SdVMkB-Ug3vAWMhI8Lhc4bYpjh1zL1XX6L4kokyW8miRIA6QkkrFfqFYkuoduNoTdr98D-Rvb6oiu9zosoXfz1jl3hDcdF8/w480-h640/7.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Convocation Day at Forman Christian (FC) College Lahore</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I finally completed my B.Sc. (Honors) from FC College in 2010. My association with the digital marketing world helped me in earning far better than the previous struggling phase. Once I completed my degree, the door for new opportunities opened for me. Secured my first full-time job at a small software house located at DHA. Worked there for a month before getting an exciting opportunity at ESP Interactive Solutions for PKR 15,000. I was working with an online client as well side by side. However, I bid farewell to the company after 6 months after receiving a much better offer from another one.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqYgSE1ibsyplEgBVQQiBpHr1lk-b3d6ye5jA1F0P0ca25vc3cnsmdkp5zo8OcgF6ajrs6qVfbTH-L6Jz8iQwEyFj_BKllY_E0vzcjtfs2B4QcZ7P0uLt2hbVtWcLGfxTcY1EkpTfrT4/s820/SP_A0367.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqYgSE1ibsyplEgBVQQiBpHr1lk-b3d6ye5jA1F0P0ca25vc3cnsmdkp5zo8OcgF6ajrs6qVfbTH-L6Jz8iQwEyFj_BKllY_E0vzcjtfs2B4QcZ7P0uLt2hbVtWcLGfxTcY1EkpTfrT4/w375-h400/SP_A0367.jpg" width="375" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><i>Got hired as SEO Expert at ESP Interactive Solutions<br /></i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">I was eager to earn better and return the favor to my parents for their extreme hardships. At starting salary of PKR 27,000; I joined Veloium. My struggles and exertions started paying off, where I felt confident to change the future of my family. Companies started recognizing my talent and I continued switching to better opportunities. On the other hand, with such success, I felt the need to get a better education, relevant to my existing field. Getting a degree in Economics is good but wasn’t suitable if I wanted to continue to outshine in the digital marketing world.</span><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnEch_PXLotaD261RNrHtdYIL3gJBgYUTy0BOfprixx2Voroc0jwaBBPruxWH9u6D3lFxzOSAXHWwLV6SC2CdlMfrp1ED-2uyZK_eeJW5s99ztmYF-t1_DpG5_K82wW17qNavt-isTbyE/s800/Photo0684.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnEch_PXLotaD261RNrHtdYIL3gJBgYUTy0BOfprixx2Voroc0jwaBBPruxWH9u6D3lFxzOSAXHWwLV6SC2CdlMfrp1ED-2uyZK_eeJW5s99ztmYF-t1_DpG5_K82wW17qNavt-isTbyE/w640-h480/Photo0684.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>With colleagues from ESP Interactive Solutions</i></td></tr></tbody></table><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 19.26px;">Continuance Towards Excellence</span></span></b><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Since I already understood the importance of the IT sector and had an interest in the field for ages, I got enrolled in the Master in Information Technology (MIT) program. Unrelentingly started working as a full-time employee, continued working as a freelancer, and began supporting my education.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSpCDQvERxSruavCkbqBGCeRBafKE2xL7knZ5x8kcl0wb3vhufHqaJcoKL2Bcv3ePGv0rZctmhXPem3WGtPpvRCY9nBvkfZdsaJLjNZAsFo2SuPm4Rnh31dR1-fHOGavNwrOHoZCG0Ftg/s1600/SP_A1647.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSpCDQvERxSruavCkbqBGCeRBafKE2xL7knZ5x8kcl0wb3vhufHqaJcoKL2Bcv3ePGv0rZctmhXPem3WGtPpvRCY9nBvkfZdsaJLjNZAsFo2SuPm4Rnh31dR1-fHOGavNwrOHoZCG0Ftg/w640-h480/SP_A1647.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Worked at Velorium as SEO Analyst</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tried starting some ventures back then but they never turned successful. This never undervalued my confidence and helped me shine brighter each time. I continued grabbing bigger and better opportunities offering better remuneration and incentives. My freelance profile started getting a 5-star rating. This helped me in acquiring clients who were willing to pay me more!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRgg9v-DMW8Oyk98G_3IYBzqV79iCElGrQoSM-yjwxzQeLkyqMsqv8fwfukXHVtlSbCOB0x2HAWaq-qm9tXFv6ai_LAtbPlY7yidy0TmwhoSh251SmI2X3861tf9TyZA1twZMOjepXNH4/s2048/10344300_653798524673195_1686643917230117218_o.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRgg9v-DMW8Oyk98G_3IYBzqV79iCElGrQoSM-yjwxzQeLkyqMsqv8fwfukXHVtlSbCOB0x2HAWaq-qm9tXFv6ai_LAtbPlY7yidy0TmwhoSh251SmI2X3861tf9TyZA1twZMOjepXNH4/w640-h360/10344300_653798524673195_1686643917230117218_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Got hired as PPC Executive at InvoCode</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This was the stage I was dreaming of for ages. I asked my father to leave his hardships behind and enjoy retired life. It was my time to take the responsibilities and make sure they get everything. My family struggled way too much and it was the phase where I wanted to provide them with rest and happiness. Something we all longed for years!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">At the beginning of my career, I preferred switching companies in order to get better chances. Since I am a fast learner and can adjust to any environment conveniently, looking for good opportunities became a motive for me. However, in 2014 I finally settled down and joined Extreme Commerce (known as Net Solutions Sdn Bhd in 2014), the first organization where I literally gave my blood and sweat. For 6 years, I remained in the same organization and worked with confidence and dedication.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18OeIidh5eRmW7bHK4VXQifGPdihTGvT3eaKpC7Vtzsn5I8vfyeWCaGPGhiAMQkmusKLzG1sP4-0fuW-l0MwPCK7I2MqeqU0wOjKR9-j97f8SIhIcIscTx6DYC6ZXdE27X-sP4W7yNPI/s852/IMG_4573.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="852" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18OeIidh5eRmW7bHK4VXQifGPdihTGvT3eaKpC7Vtzsn5I8vfyeWCaGPGhiAMQkmusKLzG1sP4-0fuW-l0MwPCK7I2MqeqU0wOjKR9-j97f8SIhIcIscTx6DYC6ZXdE27X-sP4W7yNPI/w640-h480/IMG_4573.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>On an official tour to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) in 2014; few months after joining Net Solutions Sdn Bhd, now known as Extreme Commerce</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When I was hired in Extreme Commerce, my salary was PKR 80,000 along with some promised incentives. It was a lucrative opportunity that I loved and appreciated. But after a while, the financial position of the business started declining. When they were on the verge of shutting down, some of the employees came to the rescue. I and a few other colleagues surrendered half of their salaries to bring the business back to its glory. We worked day and night to stabilize the financial position of the company.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Within a short span of time, we launched some fascinating products to sell online, initiated a new project in Pakistan, knows as Extreme Commerce now. Things started getting back on track and I saw an impressive future for myself in EC. Though it took me nearly 2 years to back to my initial PKR 80,000 salary, the wait was worth it!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEOgt6dyHatJXD1ylHVaTyneT7okjwh2FYRomHFQQJl61cKTAckTJ4BSeMvDfphZHjdfOeFDVMcYwxOBFrreK-UvffomF_W408OtGTOjjZaLgFrizStdNHfd0UyjYiLNt0Kss2R-Q1Q3Q/s960/71512597_2406769556042741_6932026071273439232_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEOgt6dyHatJXD1ylHVaTyneT7okjwh2FYRomHFQQJl61cKTAckTJ4BSeMvDfphZHjdfOeFDVMcYwxOBFrreK-UvffomF_W408OtGTOjjZaLgFrizStdNHfd0UyjYiLNt0Kss2R-Q1Q3Q/w640-h426/71512597_2406769556042741_6932026071273439232_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>King's Palace (Malaysia) 2019</i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinISAyUeRWKyZtP6WfVeF4Kh_0OSpV9jFwdT37wWmARNHLfEjvoBFPIqxMe6WN2rwE9FHaG6uwa7oe43uybwmIFytppWv-LiFSsEt_iI_fhfKB5uSUDrNegFGLe7lDQnwpvxSjJ6lKQM8/s1440/67403441_2263424973710534_4191267672870092800_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinISAyUeRWKyZtP6WfVeF4Kh_0OSpV9jFwdT37wWmARNHLfEjvoBFPIqxMe6WN2rwE9FHaG6uwa7oe43uybwmIFytppWv-LiFSsEt_iI_fhfKB5uSUDrNegFGLe7lDQnwpvxSjJ6lKQM8/w640-h480/67403441_2263424973710534_4191267672870092800_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>During my time at Extreme Commerce (Jinnah International Airport, Karachi</i><i>)</i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><p></p><h2><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">New Opportunity for Betterment<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I did leave Extreme Commerce after 6 years and this has bugged a lot of my friends. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">When I was part of EC, I started receiving different offers, among which many were too lucrative to decline. But I remained loyal to my employer and continued giving my best. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">However, with time I realized that the corporate world is a temporary place. In such a world from the smallest thing to an employee, everyone is replaceable. Some changes in Extreme Commerce didn’t adjust as per my personality. This pushed me away and finally, I decided to quit.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In November 2020, I became part of another project called</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> EG (E-Commerce Galaxy). This project was launched in collaboration with the City of London College. This was the first of its kind institute in Pakistan that was offering opportunities everyone dreams of.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH0uhnXhfg9ISCvsROlW6dSHtH4DMBxd8LrfaYdvddNxCgXvfJXuRGvfsCyJj30D5bpVecLN8vuhLfDN2XAlal3sjTxKhtOba7MwsTvSX5PJkjsmK344mRNGxxFLnyS5MMS7C5urUiV0M/s2048/144661302_3583550775031274_8766603219772484420_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH0uhnXhfg9ISCvsROlW6dSHtH4DMBxd8LrfaYdvddNxCgXvfJXuRGvfsCyJj30D5bpVecLN8vuhLfDN2XAlal3sjTxKhtOba7MwsTvSX5PJkjsmK344mRNGxxFLnyS5MMS7C5urUiV0M/w640-h426/144661302_3583550775031274_8766603219772484420_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>In November 2020, launched another project called E-Commerce Galaxy. This was the first time I stopped being backstage. I took the stage. (Alhamra Art Center, Lahore)<br /></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">We planned to be different, unique, and intuitive. Therefore, we planned out interesting training courses for the youngsters in Pakistan seeking a career in the e-commerce world. Being part of the City of London College was the biggest benefit and I made sure to get the most out of it. Therefore, after thorough analysis, we launched the academic education area as well. Where students from Pakistan can enjoy distinct learning and get a degree from the City of London College itself. Such an opportunity was not available in Pakistan before, and I am proud to be affiliated with such a unique program.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPb8rDX7qmeiiy-keFP3FOWX-FgHzAbU8zOADSeaX5_t-9wBKDz4XJflQnqY6Iz4A9MNjR3KbbowPUXuuJ2U_u2FNXtdLhLkLFdq7eciDJMTOls1vMBHumBDMipkDLOMBWqdGUDBLimw/s2048/147416884_139612627987146_8025050164201527058_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1367" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPb8rDX7qmeiiy-keFP3FOWX-FgHzAbU8zOADSeaX5_t-9wBKDz4XJflQnqY6Iz4A9MNjR3KbbowPUXuuJ2U_u2FNXtdLhLkLFdq7eciDJMTOls1vMBHumBDMipkDLOMBWqdGUDBLimw/w428-h640/147416884_139612627987146_8025050164201527058_n.jpg" width="428" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Bahria Auditorium, Karachi</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><h2><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">My Life Today<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Prayers made by parents in favor of their children can indeed change the world. This rightly happened with me and changed the fate of my life. After years of struggle, doing laborious tasks, and enduring hard times, my life took a 360<sup>o</sup> change. I witnessed the real ups and downs of life, endured tougher times with patience, and never complained to God.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtdPXmyyqFZJX27Ply0fCWWHU8rCy_7TLfMLfm9zaej2ezYKwB8agRsNREdfwHCxEG3RvZhcWLOkr1TB0NGXe1-ZPjRCT2YcMx4PjCxSCegbL4Ni1ohKX0dhBzCkiqXmdJ2fD3DRtcnI/s853/1485353069.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtdPXmyyqFZJX27Ply0fCWWHU8rCy_7TLfMLfm9zaej2ezYKwB8agRsNREdfwHCxEG3RvZhcWLOkr1TB0NGXe1-ZPjRCT2YcMx4PjCxSCegbL4Ni1ohKX0dhBzCkiqXmdJ2fD3DRtcnI/w360-h640/1485353069.jpg" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Sending my parents to perform Umrah was the first thing I did after getting financial stability</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Today, I am co-founder of E-Commerce Galaxy. Running a successful private label brand on Amazon in the USA. Part of a web service agency and just recently set up an app development firm in the UK as well. My hard work paid off and today I am the son of the proudest parents. The patience taught by father has finally changed everything for us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwuZ6T9vCRQOxfhh5mHOHqEs0S3D9Aoc9l7-6NJz81sDSTm6B6LgJh-fotWBuhyphenhyphenkoyzifVbtxTPoKJRN71hod_PX-RLNtfKl8GDpy3KGgHZIj-b1ITB0GIxyqo3sWW5taOoQrfzSpHXs4/s1118/5.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1118" data-original-width="715" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwuZ6T9vCRQOxfhh5mHOHqEs0S3D9Aoc9l7-6NJz81sDSTm6B6LgJh-fotWBuhyphenhyphenkoyzifVbtxTPoKJRN71hod_PX-RLNtfKl8GDpy3KGgHZIj-b1ITB0GIxyqo3sWW5taOoQrfzSpHXs4/w410-h640/5.jpeg" width="410" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok (Thailand)<br /><br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If I look back, I do see a life full of lessons. Luckily, I had the opportunity to learn and grow from my mistakes, grew stronger after facing each crisis, and became a man I never dreamt of. By the grace of God, today I own a few commercial and residential properties and drive a nice car.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEbcWNaPSLD_ZMnSOLsQhcHuyIbdP2JvKlVVt3_HMUfrCX0bLFe5cSHDfZtUIRp601r5zUIwbwsZZTPhOpPSO_-Fr8_pYMsbSEGvVrwukEnO8uVPS6gdC2n2vN5aVwQw0CzxYaY6DH3g/s1280/14.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEbcWNaPSLD_ZMnSOLsQhcHuyIbdP2JvKlVVt3_HMUfrCX0bLFe5cSHDfZtUIRp601r5zUIwbwsZZTPhOpPSO_-Fr8_pYMsbSEGvVrwukEnO8uVPS6gdC2n2vN5aVwQw0CzxYaY6DH3g/w480-h640/14.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i> My childhood friend Mazhar used to sell boiled eggs during our hard days. We faced those days together, it was time to party together. </i><i>Phi Phi Islands (Thailand)<br /><br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Today I am grateful to everyone who helped me during my hardships. I can never thank enough my cousins and friends who stood by my side. Tough times help you in finding true friends and real cousins. Luckily, I found the greats gem whom I am proud of.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Always remember, get freedom from the doubt and find the light and spark in yourself that keeps you awake! Never judge yourself! Keep your head up and continue fighting with the same fire and energy!</span></p></div>Jawad Latifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04404088725387037729noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104525721179012956.post-67019055183205242352019-11-14T02:11:00.001+05:002019-11-14T02:14:09.557+05:00Phone Etiquettes: A Primary Guide for Everyone<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This post contains some suggestions which may be treated as protocols to be followed while seeking help from any senior or representative of any organization. I am hopeful that these principles will contribute in your professional development.<br />
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▪️ Many people get personal contact number of any of the official and just start calling or texting without any realization that the other person has a personal and family life besides business. It is suggested that before texting or calling anybody, please take a few things into consideration; time, the nature of the issue and relevance of the person you are about to make a call.<br />
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▪️ It is also encouraged that you must use mobile phones (texts or calls) when it is extremely important or in case of an emergency. Generally, you are supposed to interact via Email or Inbox to Social Media profile where all of your queries are expected to be addressed aptly.<br />
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▪️ It is important to learn that you are not supposed to discuss personal stuff with the officials you are interacting with. After a few formal words always come to the agenda. Nobody has free time to tell you about what he feels about Pakistan's economy or how is the weather.<br />
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▪️ Avoid voice notes on WhatsApp. But if you really need to do it kindly keep it less than 1 minute. It is important for to comprehend that nobody is interested to listen to you for five consecutive minutes. Remember, time is money.<br />
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▪️ It is also to be noted that in any international firm you are supposed to wait for 24 to 48 hours to get a reply. You do not need to send several messages to the person concerned. Be patient. You will get a reply when the concerned officers gets time to respond you.<br />
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▪️ If a person does not receive your call, please do not make your hobby to call that very person until he/she decides to blacklist your number. It’s highly unethical. <br />
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We all need to develop ourselves as world-class professionals who have utmost respect for the other’s personal life and individuality. We need to learn some basic moral codes before we all start interacting with the world outside Pakistan.</div>
Jawad Latifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04404088725387037729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104525721179012956.post-29343277655832211322014-03-06T16:49:00.000+05:002014-03-06T16:53:00.044+05:00Call to Action – A Must Have for Every Page of Your Website<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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On-page content is not something that can be executed
formulaically; there isn’t any defined outline for webmasters to plan their
on-page material. All websites need to
be different based on the nature, product, services & location of
businesses. With that said, there are few elements that all websites have in
common. One of them is compelling ‘call to action’ on every single page of the
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Websites that have ‘Call to Action’ on particular pages only
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">What is a Call-to-Action?</span></i><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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It is very unlikely that a child will take the trash out
unless he is asked, and in the same way, visitors are less likely to do what
you want them to do unless you push them to do.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Call-to-Action also knows as CTA is text, button, banner, or
some other type of graphic on website that prompts a user to click and execute
the action you want them to do.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Following are some examples of Call-to-Action:<o:p></o:p></div>
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A good Call-to-Action has several characteristics. Some are:</div>
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<li><b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Color contrast: </span></b><span style="text-align: justify;">It should stand out from surrounding elements of website.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Give a few details : </b></span><span style="text-align: justify;">Briefly give information that fits in button place and looks good.</span></li>
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<li><b>Don't make it scary : </b><span style="text-align: justify;">Avoid such terms that people seem to shy away from.</span></li>
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<li><b>Keep distractions to a minimum : </b><span style="text-align: justify;">Adding a lot of stuff; ends up loosing the effectiveness.</span></li>
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<li><b>Use white space : </b><span style="text-align: justify;">Blank or empty space surrounding Call-to-Action element on your page will make it stand out.</span></li>
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<li><b>Put it at the top of the page: </b><span style="text-align: justify;">If feasible, put Call-to-Action element "above the fold".</span></li>
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<li><b>Give more than just one option: </b><span style="text-align: justify;">What if visitor is not ready to 'Buy Now', give him a chance to 'Learn More'</span></li>
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The more consistent you are with the call to action, the more likely it is that the message will sink in and users will do what you’re asking them to do—simple as that. </div>
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There is no guarantee that visitor will not land on a page which hasn’t Call-to-Action element, someone might Google or Facebook their way to any random page or blog entry of your website – so don’t you want to have that strong call to action there to greet them?</div>
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Jawad Latifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04404088725387037729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104525721179012956.post-61901907227785596512013-08-29T16:01:00.002+05:002013-08-29T16:04:40.326+05:00The Web Developer's SEO Cheat Sheet<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This free and downloadable document covers all of the important SEO code and best practices that are needed by online marketers and developers.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Google has offered a
new feature that allows publishers to add “rich snippet” meta-data to their web
material. This is a highly effective as this can help in developing brands more
effectively — Google will show author information in search results if metadata
has been properly labeled via Authorship Markup.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The main benefit of
adding Authorship Markup is that as you publish more content with your name,
your picture or logo keeps popping in Google search results. This is one of the
ways you can display your personal brand in front of people, and it is not
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Jawad Latifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04404088725387037729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104525721179012956.post-49720110495769959022013-03-29T17:17:00.000+05:002013-03-29T17:17:00.578+05:00How to Dress for an Interview [infographic]<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Jawad Latifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04404088725387037729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104525721179012956.post-87666090119579666912013-02-25T16:29:00.000+05:002013-02-25T16:40:34.972+05:00A Look at the Search Landscape<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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by knowing the search trends in their target markets. Below is an abstract from
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Jawad Latifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04404088725387037729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104525721179012956.post-12926028982553217472012-04-21T16:23:00.003+05:002012-04-21T16:23:51.703+05:00Tips to Optimize Your Website for Mobile Users<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is a thing to note that mobile version of your website is completely different from your traditional website. A visitor coming to your site via mobile is typically looking for a few key pieces of information. The purpose might be getting the right direction, finding phone number of your business or tracking the location of your store. That’s why, it’s important to follow some best practices as you develop your mobile presence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Think of mobile users. What a mobile user will look for? Details about your corporate history or PDF of your latest press release! NO….So it is better to make things easier! Instead of creating so many pages with confusing options; simplify site with limited items that people would most like be searching for when they are on the on the go. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Keep the branding elements same like your traditional site. This will reflect and promote your brand essence and users will also feel familiarity with the pages because of the similarity of elements, it is important consideration for your most loyal customers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>#3 Cleaner & Sophisticated look </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Keep enough padding space around all of the text and buttons to ensure that user may accurately click the button he/she is aiming for. Moreover, reduce the amount of text entry necessary because a big number of people feel difficulty in typing on tiny keyboards. Use of drop-down menus and checklist will work well in this case. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">iphones make up about one third of the smart phone market. They do not support Flash. Thus a significant portion of your audience will not be able to access your content if you use Flash. Similarly many phones do not support Java. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Navigating between tabs is difficult in mobiles and can cause bad user experience. It is better to avoid it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Make sure to include link that allow the user to return to the full version of the site because there will likely be someone who wants information you have chosen not to display.</span></div>
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</div>Jawad Latifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04404088725387037729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104525721179012956.post-43430097841536297572012-03-27T20:31:00.001+05:002012-04-21T16:29:13.006+05:00Ways to Make Life Hard for SEO Team<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While the industry is maturing, </span>SEO<span style="font-family: inherit;"> still remains a largely misunderstood discipline. There are three main reasons for this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The search engines keep the details of their ranking algorithms private.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There is a lot of bad information and misperceptions that are presented as SEO wisdom online.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The algorithms search engines use are frequently changing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As a consequence of this landscape, it takes real working experience to develop strong SEO skills – you can’t get them without it. Making changes and seeing what works and what doesn’t is simply a must. Even if your SEO team (or SEO agency) has that experience, there are a number of things that you can do to make life difficult for your SEO team...<b><a href="http://searchengineland.com/24-ways-to-make-life-hard-for-your-seo-team-115745">READ MORE</a></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Having a driving license is so important while you are driving on the road. It is something which gives you assurance that you will not be in any serious trouble if you have hit someone accidently. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are two ways to get a driving license. One is getting it by going through all the procedure and other is short-cut. Our system has made it very discouraging process for a common man. Long queues, documentation, complicated procedure, several visits and bad driving test system have forced people to adopt some kind of short-cut. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are three main steps to acquire a driving license. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Learning License </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The first step is to obtain a learning license. It is easiest one as compared to other two. Get copy of you ID card and reach at DSP licensing office. Your patience will be tested here. So be mentally prepared to stand in queues for long time. If you are ‘Poond’ (flirt) by nature then you should be happy; longer queues, more will be the opportunity to stare at lady WardensJ. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Few documents required including a medical certificate. From here you start spending money. If you look to get signed your medical certificate by an M.B.B.S doctor yourself then probably you will get tired of all this and cancel the program of getting a license. But there is an easy way of getting it signed. Spend Rs.100 and you will get your form signed within 5 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Driving Test </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is the most difficult phase for those who are looking to get license through procedural ways. Here your knowledge about signals and driving skills will be tested. Don’t think you can pass this stage without any reference or spending some money. It seems that licensing staff aims at failing maximum people so that they come through some agent next time. This fills their pockets as well. If you have hired any agent then no worries you will get your license even if you are fail. Otherwise you will keep going for test after each 42 days. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t drive fast!</span></div>Jawad Latifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04404088725387037729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104525721179012956.post-33911957092283532092012-02-27T17:22:00.001+05:002012-02-27T17:24:02.768+05:00Making AJAX Website Crawlable<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Many people want to build website
using AJAX principles but are afraid of not being crawled by search engines.
Through AJAX, particular section of webpage alters without refreshing the
entire page. It exchanges data between browser and server without reloading the
page. Despite having these functionalities, it is still not favored by search
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<b>WHY</b>?????</div>
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Data present over Ajax pages
behaves like being temporary in nature. That’s why search engines don’t like to
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As it is dynamic in nature so it
is not practical for crawlers to index such data that is not available while
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Ajax is purely JavaScript and
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This issue is prevailing from the
very beginning of implementation of Ajax for the development of websites but my
interest into it developed when I came across a project on Scriptlance. A web
owner was very annoyed because Google was not considering his pages for
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This is what I learned from spending few hours on research. A little JavaScript function that’s part of ‘HTML5 History API’ called window.history.pushState () can make our Ajax lives easier. It changes the path of the URL that appears in the user's address bar. Until now, that's not been possible.</div>
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Look at this page <a href="http://html5.gingerhost.com/">http://html5.gingerhost.com/</a></div>
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On clicking cities on the top navigation, you'll be able to see that only the main content is being loaded in with each click; the page navigation. </div>
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Other than Ajax this much fast speed of loading page is not viewable so far at least by me.</div>
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<br /></div>Jawad Latifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04404088725387037729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104525721179012956.post-56011183140411552722012-02-25T17:27:00.003+05:002012-02-25T22:40:37.524+05:00All Your Favorite Content at One Place<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It was my second day in search of some sort of tool through which I may get updates about my favorite content. Tried few techniques but couldn’t find the ultimate solution. Bookmarking was a good option but it still requires manually checking of each individual blog for updates. Email subscription was another available option but in vain as all blogs haven’t option of email subscription. Finally my search ended when I came across <a href="http://www.google.com/reader">Google Reader</a>. </div>
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If you find yourself repeatedly visiting a website to check for updates, or if you just stumble across a page you want to keep track of, you can easily subscribe to it in Google Reader.<br />
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Log In to Google Reader with your Gmail Account, Click on Subscribe and paste the URL which you want to track.<br />
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You will start getting updates whenever something is posted on your favorite Blog. Interface is very convenient and handy. </div>
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If you want to create and manage all your favorite content at one place then give a try to Google Reader. You will find it useful<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">.</span></div>
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