How to ACE Digital Content in 2024: Decoding the Algorithm, Crafting Compelling Content, and Fostering Engagement

Hung Nguyen
6 min readJan 3, 2024
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Let’s revisit the old question, “How do we ACE the digital space?” as we walk into the first week of the new year.

For me, the answer is in the question: ACE.

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital content creation, mastering the art of delivering impactful and resonant material is crucial for success: the three pillars of Algorithm, Content, and Engagement (ACE) continue to be the foundation for successful digital content operations.

Understanding the Algorithm: The Backbone of Digital Success

In the vast and intricate world of social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and others, algorithms play a pivotal role in determining the visibility and success of content. To ACE digital content in 2024, content creators must delve into the inner workings of these algorithms. When I first came to London 24 years ago to present radio programmes in Vietnamese to millions of people back home, our content did not go through any algorithm. The communist government back home probably tried to jam the shortwave signals, but people could still find ways to listen to us.

Nowadays, social media algorithms are intricate rules and calculations that…

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Hung Nguyen

Digital and Social Media Consultant. Lecturer in Digital Journalism at Goldsmiths. Husband. Dad. #KarateBlackbelt. #SocialMedia believer. Listener. Optimist.