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  ACE DIGITAL MARKETING — BLOG RSS FEED
  ======================================
  This feed powers the Mailchimp "RSS to Email" automation that notifies
  newsletter subscribers whenever a new blog post goes live.

  HOW TO PUBLISH A NEW POST (do this every time):
  1. Add the new post to the `articles` object and the blog grid in blog.html
     (the normal publishing step you already do).
  2. Copy the <item> template at the bottom of this file, paste it as the
     FIRST <item> inside <channel> (newest items go on top), and fill in:
       - <title>            the post title
       - <link>/<guid>      https://YOURDOMAIN.com/blog.html#yourslug
                            (the slug must match the key you used in the
                            `articles` object in blog.html, e.g. "roas")
       - <description>      a 1–2 sentence teaser (no HTML tags)
       - <pubDate>           today's date in RFC 822 format, e.g.
                            "Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT"
  3. Save and re-deploy. Mailchimp checks this feed on whatever schedule
     you set in the RSS automation (e.g. daily) and emails your audience
     automatically when it sees a new item.

  Replace YOURDOMAIN.com everywhere below with your real live domain
  once the site is deployed.
-->
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  <title>Ace Digital Marketing Blog</title>
  <link>https://YOURDOMAIN.com/blog.html</link>
  <description>Real-world marketing frameworks, growth tactics, and honest takes on what moves the needle — from the team at Ace Digital.</description>
  <language>en-us</language>
  <lastBuildDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate>

  <item>
    <title><![CDATA[Why Your ROAS Is Lying to You — And What to Track Instead]]></title>
    <link>https://YOURDOMAIN.com/blog.html#roas</link>
    <guid isPermaLink="false">ace-digital-blog-roas</guid>
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <description><![CDATA[ROAS is one of the most cited metrics in digital advertising — and one of the most misunderstood. Here's how to look past the headline number and find what's actually driving profitable growth for your brand.]]></description>
  </item>

  <item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Bharat Playbook: How to Win Tier 2 & 3 Customers on a Lean Budget]]></title>
    <link>https://YOURDOMAIN.com/blog.html#bharat</link>
    <guid isPermaLink="false">ace-digital-blog-bharat</guid>
    <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <description><![CDATA[Regional language content, WhatsApp funnels, and video-first creative — the exact tactics we used to scale a D2C brand to ₹85Cr+.]]></description>
  </item>

  <item>
    <title><![CDATA[SEO in 2026: What Still Works, What's Dead, and What's Next]]></title>
    <link>https://YOURDOMAIN.com/blog.html#seo</link>
    <guid isPermaLink="false">ace-digital-blog-seo</guid>
    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <description><![CDATA[Google's algorithm has shifted dramatically. We break down the signals that matter today and the outdated tactics hurting your rankings.]]></description>
  </item>

  <item>
    <title><![CDATA[Reels vs. Static: Which Creative Format Actually Converts in 2026?]]></title>
    <link>https://YOURDOMAIN.com/blog.html#reels</link>
    <guid isPermaLink="false">ace-digital-blog-reels</guid>
    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <description><![CDATA[We analysed 200+ ad creatives across Meta and Instagram to find the formats that drive the most conversions — the answer might surprise you.]]></description>
  </item>

  <item>
    <title><![CDATA[GA4 Is Here to Stay: The Setup Checklist Every Brand Needs]]></title>
    <link>https://YOURDOMAIN.com/blog.html#ga4</link>
    <guid isPermaLink="false">ace-digital-blog-ga4</guid>
    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <description><![CDATA[GA4 confuses even seasoned marketers. Here's a step-by-step setup guide with the events, audiences, and reports that actually matter.]]></description>
  </item>

  <item>
    <title><![CDATA[Meta Ads in India: The Audience Segmentation Strategy That Halved Our CAC]]></title>
    <link>https://YOURDOMAIN.com/blog.html#meta</link>
    <guid isPermaLink="false">ace-digital-blog-meta</guid>
    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <description><![CDATA[How we restructured a client's Meta campaigns using interest stacking, lookalikes, and retargeting layering to cut cost per acquisition by 48%.]]></description>
  </item>

  <item>
    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp as a Revenue Channel: How We Built a ₹10L/Month Funnel]]></title>
    <link>https://YOURDOMAIN.com/blog.html#whatsapp</link>
    <guid isPermaLink="false">ace-digital-blog-whatsapp</guid>
    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp isn't just for customer support. Here's the broadcast strategy, message cadence, and CTA framework we use to drive consistent D2C revenue.]]></description>
  </item>

</channel>
</rss>

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  ITEM TEMPLATE — copy this block to the top of <channel> for each new post:

  <item>
    <title><![CDATA[Your Post Title Here]]></title>
    <link>https://YOURDOMAIN.com/blog.html#yourslug</link>
    <guid isPermaLink="false">ace-digital-blog-yourslug</guid>
    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <description><![CDATA[A short one- or two-sentence teaser, no HTML tags.]]></description>
  </item>
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