The Fairest Cape Of Them All

By Tranquilpen, 17th Oct 2012 | Follow this author | RSS Feed | Short URL http://nut.bz/hyvy0_80/
Posted in Wikinut>Travel>Africa>South Africa>The Western Cape

Cape Town with its majestic backdrop is one of the most beautiful cities of the world. A harmonious blend of architectural styles reflects the tastes of the past as well as today's more functional requirements. High-rise office blocks are found in between Edwardian and Victorian buildings which have been meticulously preserved.

• Cape Town and the Western Cape
• Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
• Cape Point
• Cape Winelands
• Garden Route and Overberg
• The Big Five
• World Design Capital 2014

Cape Town and the Western Cape

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Cape Town and the Western Cape is a destination of exquisite natural beauty and home to diverse cultures with a rich heritage. Where else in the world can one experience breathtaking scenery from the summit of iconic Table Mountain, one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature and on the same day, come into contact with the art and culture of the first inhabitants of South Africa, the Koi San.

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

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Cape Town and the Western Cape with it's breathtaking scenery never fails to impress thrill seekers from all corners of the world. Wander through the meandering streets of historic Cape Town and savour the rich diversity of it's people, or you can shop up a storm in the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront one of the most popular attractions of the city, a place to see and be seen.

Cape Point

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Once you have had enough of the hustle and bustle of the city, take a short drive to Cape Point, the African Continent's south-western tip. The sight of eland, the largest antelope in the world and zebra, grazing freely in pristine fynbos (fine bush) is less than 45 minutes drive from the city centre. The Cape Point's fynbos plains are home to 1200 species of indigenous plants and part of the larger Cape Floral Kingdom, one of the six global plant kingdoms and by far the richest and smallest floral kingdom of the world. These natural charms of Mother Nature, was certainly the inspiration for the words deservingly described by Portuguese, Dutch, and English seafarers as “the fairest cape of them all?”

Cape Winelands

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Less than an hour's drive from Cape Town, in the midst of the Cape Winelands, you can experience the rich culture of more than 300 years of South African winemaking. Picture perfect vineyards boasting unique Cape Dutch architecture nestling beneath the soaring peaks of Franschoek, Paarl and the Langeberg range, offer one of the best wine tourism experiences in the world.

Garden Route and Overberg

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Along the Garden Route and Overberg coastline, whales and dolphins frolic in abundance in the nutrient rich marine environment where the cold Atlantic meets the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Revel in the exquisite landscape of rugged mountains, cool, clear waterfalls, romantic lagoons, lakes and rivers. Take a walk on the wild side in the Cedarberg Mountains or enjoy the tranquil snow white beaches of the Cape West Coast as you dine alfresco on the abundant, sumptuous seafood.

The Big Five

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Those in search of the so-called Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard) will not be disappointed. Private game reserves are all within a few hours of Cape Town provide visitors with access to the splendid, wild creatures of Africa with a knowledgeable guide to compliment the experience.

World Design Capital 2014

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As a result of its long history Cape Town and the Western Cape is a smorgasbord of cultural experiences, with strong influences from Africa, Europe, South East Asia and India. The city is a never ending voyage of delight and discovery. With the bountiful influences across cuisine, architecture, religion, cultural festivals and events, the uniqueness of Cape Town named the World Design Capital 2014, is revealed.
So, what are you waiting for? Do whatever you need to do to get to Cape Town and the Western Cape for a life changing holiday experience.
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The Right Headline, Can Be A Click Magnet

By Tranquilpen, 9th Nov 2012 | Follow this author | RSS Feed | Short URL http://nut.bz/_rt-eytg/
Posted in Wikinut>Writing>Tips

There are literally millions upon millions of websites on the Internet not to mention the endless of pieces of content that these sites hold.

• Baiting Your Headlines
• Always Present Your Headline With Something Good
• Happy Endings
• Emotional Benefits

Baiting Your Headlines

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Just pause for a second and try to put it into perspective. Have you ever given it some thought as to just how are you going to make your own content stand out among this giant sea of information?

To be more precise, how are you going to convince people that your content is in fact worth taking their time to read?

I know of one effective, legal way to do so. You bait them with the use of headlines.

The right headline, can be a click magnet, and the great part is that you mostly have total control on how to design your headline.

The only downside is that you have the power to make or break your headline Many SEO experts agree, that Google appears to be taking a web page's bounce rate into account now. If a page has a high bounce rate therefore they are saying that something about a particular page is not right.

I personally do not know to what degree this actually affects ranking , but it is enough to tell me that coming up with awesome content headlines to entice readers to stay and read it is now more important than ever before. So here are some tips towards helping you design a better “baiting” headline:

Always Present Your Headline With Something Good

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We were always told from a young age, that if we ever wanted something, we have to work hard for it. For example, if we would like to buy a nice car, then we have to work our behinds off to earn enough money to buy it.

The same goes for those who would like to have that perfect look, they would go under the knife and endure painful surgeries just to achieve that desired look.

That is the reason why headlines, which promise something good, coming out of another thing that is excellent, will catch many people off guard. In most cases (if not all) headlines such as those will assuredly bait their interest since readers will feel compelled to find out more.

A few years back, I read an article where the headline read: “Man lost weight by eating Donuts”. Lose weight by eating something totally not diet-friendly? How is that possible?

After reading that headline, I was totally enticed. I was compelled to know more and just had to click to find out.

Here's another example: “Look Like A Million Dollars… For Less Than $50" is also a great headline to entice people to click and find out more.

I try to design my headlines by coming up with a positive and then coupling them with another positive and usually will have a winning headline on my hands.

Happy Endings

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Many people suffering from chronic problems, which are constantly plagued by them to the point that they feel they cannot take it anymore, will, when they are pushed to the edge of desperation, would try (or even buy) anything to get rid of their nagging problems.

You must off course be ready to back up your claim, because misleading headlines can be even more damaging than lousy headlines. So if you claim something in your headlines, then you had better be ready to back it up.

These kinds of headlines make readers really curious. They will keep on wondering to themselves what that one thing that can make such a world of a difference is. It will continuously play in the mind of the readers, and eventually, they just have to know.

One reason why these headlines work as well as they do is because it usually involves just 1 or 2 methods, and yet they can make a huge difference. That suggests that this method or secret is extemely powerful indeed.

Emotional Benefits

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Many people only buy what they want and not what they need.

When people say they need something, the chances are, they actually wanted it in the first place and saying that they need it is just another way of justifying their wants.

So, when using your headlines effectively, you can cultivate that “want” or “need”.

What actually drives a person to want something to the point that they think that they need it?

You do this by providing benefits.

Remember however, that you cannot provide just any kind of benefit, it has to be an emotional benefit. If you can therefore find and attach the correct emotional benefit to anything, such as a product, it will sell.
Finally,emotions are very powerful motivators. So learn how to stir up emotions when designing your headlines. Depending on what your content is, The emotion can either be humorous, sadness, anger, happiness, inspirational etc. and depends entirely on the tone of your content, you can write your own unique content and eye catching headline right here at wikinut.com