INPUT ARTICLE: Article: . If people are avoiding you or not coming up to talk to you, assess your body language. Notice if you’re crossing your body and try to uncross your arms and legs. If you’re looking down (or on your phone), look up and try to make eye contact with other people. Smile and look friendly.  If you appear open and friendly, people are more likely to approach you. Stand near the action of the room. If you're standing far from the crowd, it may be harder for people to approach you. Find someone you don’t know and introduce yourself. Keep it simple and don’t overthink it. Once you know each other’s names, you can start a conversation or find things you have in common. For example, go up to someone and say, “Hi, I’m Liv. What’s your name?” Asking questions shows that you’re interested and engaged in conversation. Make a point to ask open-ended questions so that the person can elaborate on their answers and build on the conversation. You’ll get to know each other better and keep the conversation going. Ask questions such as, “How did you end up in Los Angeles?” and, “What kinds of things do you do for fun?” Meeting new people is easy if you’re the first person they interact with once they get to the party. If you notice somebody new show up, go up to them and introduce yourself. If there’s food at the party, offer to get them a drink or show them the food table. If you and the person are of age to drink alcohol, offer them a drink. Search for things about someone else you can connect with. You might find someone who attends the same school or university as you, is from your hometown, or is wearing a similar shirt. You have more things in common with most people than you might think. Comment on what you have in common. For example, say, “I like your shirt! I have the same one.” Avoid staying in the same place all night. Get in the habit of moving around and seeing the room from different vantage points. This will help you observe what other people are doing and if you want to meet other interesting people present at the party. Moving can help you seem alluring to others and might keep people guessing. Aim to move every 10-15 minutes or so.

SUMMARY: Look approachable Introduce yourself to people you don’t know. Ask questions to get to know people better. Talk to new people as they arrive. Find ways to connect with people. Move around the room.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Alexa generates statistics based on the browsing habits of users who have the Alexa toolbar installed on their browser. This means that the sample set that Alexa uses is very small, and also skewed towards people who tend to have lots of toolbars installed in their browser (most scanners classify the Alexa toolbar as "adware" or "trackware"). Alexa is only one small measurement for the effectiveness of your site, and has no bearing on your search engine ranking. Generally, you will see increases in your Alexa ranking if you are bringing in more traffic through quality content and effective search engine optimization (SEO). The number one way to improve traffic to your site is to create quality, unique content. There are a lot of ways to do this, depending on what your site is for. If you're trying to increase traffic to a blog, ensure that all of your posts are well-written and unique. If your site is photography-based, strive for the best pictures on the internet. Whatever your content is, ensure that it is error-free and presented well. A regular update schedule will keep readers coming back to your site again and again, and will show the search engines that your site is active. If you're writing a blog, try to update weekly at least. In the era of social networking, shareability is one of the most important aspects of increasing your traffic. This means having an attention-grabbing headline, a few captivating lead-in sentences, and a compelling image. This makes your content attractive to readers when your viewers share your content on their social network feeds. . The preferred style for websites is constantly changing and evolving, and if you're still using the same design your site had in 2009, you are significantly behind the times. A clean, well-functioning site will do wonders for your traffic and will help you retain visitors. Consider hiring a professional web developer to create a sleek, modern site for your content. If you still want to focus on increasing your Alexa rank , there are many programs you can join that promise to boost your rank. They do this by having many of their users with the Alexa toolbar installed visit your site, increasing your rankings. These programs cost money, and the benefits of an increased Alexa ranking via these means are questionable, because you are not actually improving your site's popularity. Comment on blogging niche blogs. You can comment on those blog which are in “Blogging” niche. It will help your website to get referral traffic from blogging related sites. Most Visitors on these blogs have Alexa Toolbar installed. It will easily improve your site's Alexa ranking.

SUMMARY: Understand how Alexa rankings works. Focus on quality content. Release content regularly. Make your content shareable. Give your site a redesign Join an Alexa-boosting program.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The addition of oil helps preserve the paste when it’s put in the fridge or freezer. The actual amount you add can be adjusted to your flavor preference.  Any neutral-flavored oil, like canola or avocado oil, will work in place of vegetable oil. Using a small amount of vinegar will have a similar effect, but may affect the flavor. Use a dry glass jar with an air-tight seal. Avoid adding any water to the paste so it stays fresher for longer. Label the container with the date so you know how long you’ve kept the ginger paste. Don’t let the ginger paste sit at room temperature as you cook. Once you’ve scooped out the desired amount, close the jar tight and put it back into the fridge. Keeping the paste cold is essential for keeping a fresh taste. Measure out 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of the paste into the wells of an ice cube tray and put it in the freezer. Once the cubes are frozen, transfer the cubes to an airtight freezer bag. Label it with the date you made the paste so you know how long you’ve kept it.  Frozen ginger paste has a shelf life and can be used for up to 3 months.  Ginger paste can be added to stovetop meals immediately, but thaw it in the fridge for 5 minutes if you plan on using it in baked goods.

SUMMARY:
Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of vegetable oil. Store the paste in a glass container for 1 month in the fridge. Return the paste immediately to the fridge after you use it. Freeze the paste in individual servings in an ice cube tray.