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		<title>Content marketing tactics that will drive efficient growth for your business</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hazel Sebola]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Although content marketing is powerful, it is also highly competitive. If you’re just rehashing the same points as everyone else, you won’t get anywhere. Make your content work for you in 2022 Try these four content marketing tactics to drive efficient growth for your business Segment your audience to increase engagement Simply put, your content [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Although content marketing is powerful, it is also highly competitive. If you’re just rehashing the same points as everyone else, you won’t get anywhere. Make your content work for you in 2022</p>



<p>Try these four content marketing tactics to drive efficient growth for your business</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Segment your audience to increase engagement</h2>



<p>Simply put, your content can’t suit everyone because people are at different phases of the buying cycle. Those who are smart about their content marketing segment their audiences based on product needs. Segment your customers based on their personas to make the most of your marketing efforts. It helps you develop content that is tailored to each segment. For example, content designed to create awareness with new customers would be ineffective with loyal repeat customers</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Be ready to evolve</h2>



<p>You should be willing to change and adapt to the latest developments in your industry. This may mean reading extensively to stay current with trends. Content marketing and business evolve constantly, so you need to keep your business viable. and the only way to stay competitive is to always work with the most current information</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Use native ads, but don’t be deceptive</h2>



<p>It is a form of online marketing in which the &#8220;ad&#8221; content matches the platform on which the advertisement appears. Like your other content, native ads should engage your audience and meet their needs. Native ads work and will continue to work as long as you approach it with your content marketing mindset and use only high-quality content.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Be a little weird</h2>



<p>Brands become more likeable when they are infused with a healthy dose of irreverence and tasteful humor. It also makes you stand out from your competitors.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MAKE YOUR CONTENT WORK FOR YOU!!!</h2>
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		<title>Why website speed is so important</title>
		<link>https://afrukan.com/why-website-speed-is-so-important/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hazel Sebola]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:35:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You may not have thought about it before, but the speed of your websitecan play a significant role in the success of your business online. Here&#8217;swhy website speed is important and what you can do to improve it Direct Impact on Google Ranking Google&#8217;s search engine ranking is directly affected by your website&#8217;sspeed. Google uses [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>You may not have thought about it before, but the speed of your website<br>can play a significant role in the success of your business online. Here&#8217;s<br>why website speed is important and what you can do to improve it</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Direct Impact on Google Ranking</h2>



<p>Google&#8217;s search engine ranking is directly affected by your website&#8217;s<br>speed. Google uses website speed as one of the main ranking factors in its<br>algorithm since 2010. Website speed determines how fast a website<br>responds to the web requests placed by its users. Google recommends<br>that websites load within 3 seconds on desktops and on mobile devices.<br>As a result, Google puts a high priority on page speed while determining<br>rankings because it knows that slow loading websites adversely affect the<br>user experience.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Conversion Rate</h2>



<p>Website speed has a direct impact on a business&#8217;s conversion rate. A<br>website that loads quickly is more appealing to users than one that loads<br>slowly, therefore resulting in greater conversions.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">First impression is the last impression</h2>



<p>Your website&#8217;s first impression has a significant impact on how customers<br>perceive your brand and company. Customers or website visitors make an<br>instant judgment about the business on the basis of their experience with<br>the website. Your website will immediately impress visitors if its page<br>speed is good. On the other hand, slow websites are considered unsafe<br>and unreliable</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Final Thoughts </h2>



<p>Your website needs a reliable hosting provider as well as fast loading<br>times so that visitors keep browsing and do not lose interest. With an<br>optimized page speed, you will also improve your search engine ranking.</p>



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		<title>How to improve Email Marketing Effectiveness</title>
		<link>https://afrukan.com/how-to-improve-email-marketing-effectiveness/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hazel Sebola]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 13:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of the most effective ways to reach prospects and existing customers is through email marketing. There is always room for improvement with any marketing method hence we have some tips for mall business on how they can increase the effectiveness of their email marketing campaigns 1. Use a compelling and concise subject line Subject [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>One of the most effective ways to reach prospects and existing customers is through email marketing. There is always room for improvement with any marketing method hence we have some tips for mall business on how they can increase the effectiveness of their email marketing campaigns</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Use a compelling and concise subject line </h2>



<p>Subject lines can make or break your email, so make sure they are compelling. Make an irresistible offer, or notify your customer of something special that&#8217;s happening. It is even more effective if you have a segmented mailing list tailored to your customer&#8217;s specific buying habits</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Personalize your email </h2>



<p>Sending email blasts that clearly lack customization will resonate well with your contacts. Yet, personalization can be a powerful tool when it is  done correctly, as contacts can both be encourages to open the email and then interact with the content inside. Start with the basics, like adding first names to the subject lines</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Have a clear call to action (CTA) </h2>



<p>You should always have clearly defined calls to action whenever you are marketing via email. It does not matter if you want people to view a page, call a number and complete a form. The reader will most likely delete your email if they don&#8217;t understand what&#8217;s expected of them within 5 seconds  </p>
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		<title>Tips on what you need for your starter brand!</title>
		<link>https://afrukan.com/tips-on-what-you-need-for-your-starter-brand/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hazel Sebola]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Accessible Website Having a website does more than prove your credibility. It generates traffic and increases internal efficiency. Social Media Influence Social media can help you build and promote your brand a lot faster and easier. Easy To Recall Logo Clients and customers recognize your brand by your logo since it represents ownership, quality and [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Accessible Website </h2>



<p>Having a website does more than prove your credibility. It generates traffic and increases internal efficiency.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Social Media Influence </h2>



<p>Social media can help you build and promote your brand a lot faster and easier. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Easy To Recall Logo</h2>



<p>Clients and customers recognize your brand by your logo since it represents ownership, quality and values. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eye-Catching Design</h2>



<p>Design always influences first impression. leading to a chain reaction. It helps customers ascertain the quality of your brand </p>
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		<title>Tips to increase your social media engagement</title>
		<link>https://afrukan.com/tips-to-increase-your-social-media-engagement/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hazel Sebola]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[What is social media engagement? Social Media engagement refers to the overall responses received by your social media posts. Social Media engagement is mainly defined by comments, likes, and shares, but some platforms have different engagement features or terminology. The importance of getting engagement on your social media Meaningful engagement on social media is social [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What is social media engagement?</h2>



<p>Social Media engagement refers to the overall responses received by your social media posts. Social Media engagement is mainly defined by comments, likes, and shares, but some platforms have different engagement features or terminology.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The importance of getting engagement on your social media</h2>



<p>Meaningful engagement on social media is social media marketing&#8217;s ultimate goal. It helps you&nbsp;strengthen your customer relationships and gives you an opportunity to increase your sales and build customer loyalty. It&#8217;s important to remember that even though a high number of interactions or followers looks good, the quality of those interactions is more important. There is nothing worse than creating a social media account and only end up communicating with an empty room, so the time you invest in creating content that drives followers to want to interact with is crucial.</p>



<p>We at Afrukan&nbsp;have done our research and have found a few simple tips you can follow to increase your social media engagement</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Take advantage of current trends</h2>



<p>To achieve strong engagement on social media, it is important to be timely. In order to ensure your posts are seen by your audience, it is a good idea to create or curate content that is &#8220;trending&#8221;. So, keeping up with current events and trends is the best way to gain attention from your desired audience and get your content featured It doesn&#8217;t mean you have to keep an eye on social media at all times to take advantage of every opportunity. Instead, you can use social listening to monitor latest trends and what your audience and competitors are posting then draw inspiration from their content</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Be consistent and tell a story</h2>



<p>If you want to get the most return on investment from your social media marketing campaigns, you need to tell compelling stories that keep your followers engaged and interested. Your social media content should be curated to contribute to campaigns that highlight specific customer concerns and topics of interest. You need to make sure that your social media engagement efforts are aligned with your overall marketing efforts so the messaging your audience sees is consistent across all platforms.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Align your social media engagement to your digital marketing strategy</h2>



<p>Investing in good marketing automation platforms will help your social media strategy succeed. Make sure your strategy ties to your engagement plans to succeed in increasing your engagement efforts.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What we do?</h2>



<p>At Afrukan Digital Media, we provide a range of digital marketing services with innovative marketing strategies.&nbsp;contact us now</p>
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		<title>Types of Email Marketing</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hazel Sebola]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Email Marketing is a great marketing tool that small businesses can use effectively to acquire, engage, and retain customers. In this article, we’ve outlined four types of email marketing campaigns and how you can execute them to promote your small business 1. Promotion Emails Small businesses can drive sales and sign-ups with promotional emails. They [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Email Marketing is a great marketing tool that small businesses can use effectively to acquire, engage, and retain customers. </p>



<p>In this article, we’ve outlined four types of email marketing campaigns and how you can execute them to promote your small business</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Promotion Emails </h2>



<p>Small businesses can drive sales and sign-ups with promotional emails. They include offers and promotions that encourage people to purchase your products/services. Using promotional emails, you can reward your subscribers with exclusive offers, promote new products or services, and cross-sell your products to your subscribers.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. News Letter </h2>



<p>An email newsletter can be a useful tool for small businesses to provide knowledge and tools to their subscribers, and to measure the effectiveness of your newsletter, you need to ask yourself if the content increases subscribers&#8217; involvement, strengthens subscribers&#8217; loyalty, and fosters a sense of community.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Acquisition Emails </h2>



<p>Small businesses can use Acquisition Emails to acquire customers who have signed up to receive your emails, but have not yet become customers. You can encourage those on your email list to become active customers by creating attractive offers and informative content. Emails that are used for acquisition can be highly effective in conversion funnel</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">4. Retention Emails </h2>



<p>Email campaign retention strategies are a great way to help keep your hard-earned customers. Send a message requesting feedback or an offer to subscribers who haven&#8217;t interacted with your business or emails recently</p>
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