The latest articles on The Interledger Community 🌱 by Richard Seshie (@callmeciv). https://community.interledger.org/callmeciv https://community.interledger.org/images/CHJk70CNK_lNMW9sxND-msg1XKR2LXpIqGvFJ5-BAII/rs:fill:90:90/g:sm/mb:500000/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb21t/dW5pdHkuaW50ZXJs/ZWRnZXIub3JnL3Jl/bW90ZWltYWdlcy91/cGxvYWRzL3VzZXIv/cHJvZmlsZV9pbWFn/ZS8zMDMvZTdjY2Fj/NGItY2I2ZC00ODAx/LWIzYTktODliNzg3/ZWI3ZmE0LkpQRw https://community.interledger.org/callmeciv en Richard Seshie Sun, 18 Jul 2021 14:33:21 +0000 https://community.interledger.org/callmeciv/africa-kitoko-final-report-grant-20200132-55e7 https://community.interledger.org/callmeciv/africa-kitoko-final-report-grant-20200132-55e7 <h2> Project Update </h2> <p>AfricaKitoko.com lets anyone access powerful, positive rich visual content about Africa and African Heritage. We aim to gradually become the go-to web destination for the African-american and Afro diaspora community to learn about African Heritage and Africa through exceptional visuals, a digest form of communications compared to long reads. </p> <h2> Progress on objectives </h2> <p>-120 new visuals/illustrations/GIFs are produced<br> -We scale the distribution and discoverability of our visuals and GIFs to 20,000 new persons/viewers by enlisting the support of influencers and better outreach via our social networks<br> -We implement the web monetization standard and dedicate an explainer page on our website</p> <h2> Key activities </h2> <p>-Web monetization is up and running on our platform<br> -120 new visuals/illustrations/GIFs were effectively realized<br> -According to Google Analytics we attracted 26,183 users (visitors) and 81,587 page views as of July 17th, 2021; with the USA being the top traffic country<br> -We added a mention of COIL support on the explainer page on our website <a href="https://africakitoko.com/about-us-press-center/">https://africakitoko.com/about-us-press-center/</a></p> <h2> Communications and marketing </h2> <p>We run over 20 special interviews with African american and Afro influencers to boost awareness about our platform such as this one:<br> <a href="https://africakitoko.com/african-influencer-of-the-week-ameyaw-kissi-debrah/">https://africakitoko.com/african-influencer-of-the-week-ameyaw-kissi-debrah/</a></p> <h2> What’s next? </h2> <p>Further analyzing our data, there is great interest in visualizing sports. We may build more content on that.</p> <h2> What community support would benefit your project? </h2> <p>Get the word out there :) </p> <h2> Additional comments </h2> <p>:)</p> grantreports Richard Seshie Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:22:23 +0000 https://community.interledger.org/callmeciv/africa-kitoko-grant-report-20200132-3h https://community.interledger.org/callmeciv/africa-kitoko-grant-report-20200132-3h <h2> Project Update </h2> <p>AfricaKitoko.com let anyone access powerful, positive rich visual content about Africa and African Heritage. We aim to gradually become the go-to web destination for the African-american and Afro diaspora community to learn about African Heritage and Africa through exceptional visuals, a digest form of communications compared to long reads. </p> <h2> Progress on objectives </h2> <ul> <li>120 new visuals/illustrations/GIFs are produced </li> <li>We scale the distribution and discoverability of our visuals and GIFs to 20,000 new persons/viewers by enlisting the support of influencers and better outreach via our social networks </li> <li>We implement the web monetization standard and dedicate an explainer page on our website </li> </ul> <h2> Key activities </h2> <ul> <li>120 new visuals/illustrations/GIFs have been realized </li> <li>According to Google Analytics we attracted 20,660 users (visitors) and 67,667 page views as of February 2nd, 2021; with the USA being the top traffic country</li> <li>We added a mention of COIL support on the explainer page on our website <a href="https://africakitoko.com/about-us-press-center/">https://africakitoko.com/about-us-press-center/</a> </li> </ul> <h2> Communications and marketing </h2> <p><a href="https://www.afriquemedia.tv/infos/dossier-special/press-release/africa-kitoko">https://www.afriquemedia.tv/infos/dossier-special/press-release/africa-kitoko</a></p> <h2> What’s next? </h2> <p>Fully implement the web monetization standard on our website</p> <h2> What community support would benefit your project? </h2> <p>Spread the word about <a href="http://africakitoko.com/">http://africakitoko.com/</a> and we welcome any new opportunities.</p> <h2> Additional comments </h2> <h2> Relevant links/resources (optional) </h2> grantreports