MODULE 2: CORE COMPONENTS OF DIGITAL MARKETING
2.1 Social Media Marketing (SMM)
Using platforms like:
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
LinkedIn
Twitter (X)
To:
Build brand awareness
Generate leads
Drive traffic
Increase sales
Key Skills:
Content creation
Caption writing
Hashtag strategy
Audience engagement
Analytics interpretation
2.2 Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
SEO is optimizing content to rank higher on search engines like Google.
Types of SEO:
On-page SEO (keywords, headings, content)
Off-page SEO (backlinks)
Technical SEO (site speed, mobile friendliness)
Benefits:
Free organic traffic
Long-term visibility
Authority building
2.3 Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
Paid advertising on search engines.
Example:
Google Ads
Businesses pay to appear at the top of search results.
2.4 Email Marketing
Using email to:
Nurture leads
Send promotions
Build relationships
Increase repeat sales
Tools:
Mailchimp
GetResponse
ConvertKit
2.5 Content Marketing
Creating valuable content such as:
Blog posts
Videos
Podcasts
Infographics
Platforms:
YouTube
TikTok
LinkedIn
MODULE 3: DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGY
3.1 Steps to Create a Digital Marketing Plan
Define your niche
Identify target audience
Set SMART goals
Choose platforms
Create content calendar
Launch campaigns
Measure performance
Optimize strategy
3.2 Digital Marketing Funnel
Awareness
Interest
Consideration
Conversion
Retention
MODULE 4: INTRODUCTION TO AFFILIATE MARKETING
4.1 What is Affiliate Marketing?
Affiliate Marketing is a business model where you earn commission by promoting other people's or company's products.
You earn when:
Someone clicks your link
Someone registers
Someone buys through your referral link
4.2 Key Players in Affiliate Marketing
Merchant (Product owner)
Affiliate (Marketer)
Customer
Affiliate Network
4.3 How Affiliate Marketing Works
Join affiliate program
Get unique tracking link
Promote product
Customer buys via your link
You earn commission
MODULE 5: AFFILIATE MARKETING PLATFORMS
International Platforms:
Amazon (Amazon Associates)
ClickBank
Jumia
Nigeria-Based Platforms:
Expertnaire
Stakecut
Learnoflix
MODULE 6: TYPES OF AFFILIATE MARKETING
Unattached Affiliate Marketing
Related Affiliate Marketing
Involved Affiliate Marketing
MODULE 7: TRAFFIC GENERATION METHODS
7.1 Free Traffic
Facebook posts
TikTok videos
WhatsApp marketing
Blogging
SEO
7.2 Paid Traffic
Facebook Ads
Google Ads
Influencer marketing
MODULE 8: CONTENT CREATION FOR AFFILIATE MARKETING
Types of Content:
Product reviews
Tutorials
Comparison posts
Testimonials
Case studies
Content formula:
Problem → Agitate → Solution → Call-to-Action
MODULE 9: BUILDING A PERSONAL BRAND
Why personal branding matters:
Trust building
Authority positioning
Higher conversion rates
Steps:
Choose niche
Optimize social media profile
Post consistently
Show proof of results
Engage audience daily
MODULE 10: TOOLS FOR DIGITAL & AFFILIATE MARKETING
Design:
Canva
Link Management:
Bitly
Website:
WordPress
Email:
Mailchimp
Analytics:
Google Analytics
MODULE 11: COMMISSION STRUCTURES
Pay Per Sale (PPS)
Pay Per Click (PPC)
Pay Per Lead (PPL)
Recurring Commission
MODULE 12: COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID
Promoting too many products
No niche focus
Spamming links
Ignoring email list building
Not tracking performance
MODULE 13: PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENT
Choose one niche (e.g., health, finance, education).
Open one social media page.
Join one affiliate platform.
Create 5 content posts.
Generate your first 10 leads.
MODULE 14: INCOME POTENTIAL
Beginner: ₦50,000 – ₦200,000 monthly
Intermediate: ₦200,000 – ₦800,000 monthly
Advanced: ₦1,000,000+ monthly
(Income depends on skill, traffic, consistency, and offer quality.)
MODULE 15: ETHICS & PROFESSIONALISM
Do not mislead customers
Avoid fake testimonials
Disclose affiliate links
Provide real value
Protect customer data
CERTIFICATION TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Define digital marketing.
List 5 components of digital marketing.
Explain how affiliate marketing works.
Mention 3 affiliate platforms.
Differentiate between SEO and SEM.
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