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Digital Marketing

Digital spaces have become increasingly important for reaching potential customers, and digital marketing helps you take advantage of today's online environment. Whether capturing organic traffic with your social media profiles and website, driving paid clicks through advertising and affiliate marketing, or generating brand awareness through earned media online, there are plenty of ways digital marketing can help you grow your business.

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The 8 Most Effective Ways to Manage Your Online Reputation
By Jennifer Dublino | September 15, 2025

Managing your brand's online reputation is crucial. Learn to connect with your audience and make a good impression on people searching your brand online.

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Workers’ Comp Insurance and Taxes: A Guide for Employers & Employees
By Kimberlee Leonard | September 12, 2025

E-commerce is a popular way to expand reach, but you need a marketing strategy to do it well. Here's how to do online selling properly.

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LinkedIn Networking Tips for Business Success
By Jennifer Dublino | September 12, 2025

LinkedIn is an excellent platform for professional networking. Learn tips for LinkedIn networking and why an active LinkedIn presence is crucial.

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Create a Business Profile on LinkedIn: Complete Guide for 2025
By Mark Fairlie | September 11, 2025

Creating a business profile on LinkedIn is a great way to connect with partners and talent. Learn more about LinkedIn business profiles.

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Why Small Businesses Need a Social Media Presence
By Sean Peek | September 10, 2025

Social media helps small businesses boost visibility, engage customers, drive traffic and build brand loyalty on platforms like Facebook, Instagram and X.

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How to Host a Successful Q&A on Facebook Live
By Jennifer Dublino | September 08, 2025

Facebook Live is an effective way to reach customers. Learn how to utilize Facebook Live Q&As to connect with customers, answer questions and drive sales.

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Not Just a Game: Legal Considerations for Social Media Contests and Sweepstakes
By Jennifer Dublino | September 08, 2025

Contests and sweepstakes can be an engaging part of your social media marketing strategy. However, you must understand the laws governing their usage.

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How to Use SMS Messaging for Your Business
By David Gargaro | September 08, 2025

Use SMS messaging in text message marketing campaigns to reach customers on their mobile devices. Learn the types of SMS messages and how to use them.

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Your Guide to Creating a Small Business Marketing Plan
By Skye Schooley | September 02, 2025

A marketing plan is essential for winning over customers. Follow these marketing plan templates and guidelines to create your marketing plan today.

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16 Innovative Approaches to Improve Your PPC Strategy
By Jennifer Dublino | September 02, 2025

Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is an effective marketing strategy. Learn tips for improving your PPC plan and generating new customers for your business.

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Social Media Fails: Mistakes Brands Must Avoid
By Julie Thompson | August 25, 2025

Social media fails from Burger King, Netflix and more show how poorly timed or tone-deaf posts can backfire. See case studies and best practices.

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The Hidden Power of Owned Channels: Why Email Marketing Outperforms Social Media ROI
By Natalie Hamingson | August 20, 2025

Email marketing is a powerful way for brands to connect with their audience. Here’s why investing in your owned marketing channels pays off.

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How to Market to Millennials Using Instagram
By Jennifer Dublino | August 20, 2025

Millennials frequently use Instagram for social media experiences with brands. Learn how to use Instagram to engage this demo and what mistakes to avoid.

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Instagram Best Practices to Grow Your Brand and Engagement
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 18, 2025

If you want to improve your business’s Instagram engagement and grow its following, try using these 15 tips and best practices.

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Top Reasons to Use Instagram for Your Business
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 15, 2025

Instagram helps businesses boost brand visibility, engage with followers, drive sales through visual content and reach targeted audiences with powerful tools.

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Social Media Stars: How Much Do They Really Make?
By Jennifer Dublino | August 15, 2025

Social media influencers are in demand, with brands seeking more sponsored content. Learn how much social media stars earn and how they make their money.

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How to Set Up & Leverage Your Instagram Business Account
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 14, 2025

Do you need an Instagram business account? See how they differ from regular accounts and learn the pros and cons of managing an Instagram business account.

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How to Create Your Own Email Domain: A Complete Guide
By Amanda Hoffman | July 30, 2025

Learn how to create your own email domain to boost your business credibility today.

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Personal Branding Strategies: 8 Social Media Networks to Use for Self Branding
By Jennifer Dublino | July 24, 2025

Personal branding can help you in your current business and in the future. Start building your personal brand with these 11 social media platforms.

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Stay in the Know: How to Keep Up With Digital Marketing Trends
By Jennifer Dublino | July 23, 2025

Digital marketing is constantly changing, and it's important to keep up with the trends to stay ahead of the competition. Here's how to stay in the know.

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Small Business Blogging: 6 Reasons It Works and Tips for Execution
By Jennifer Post | July 23, 2025

Learn six reasons why you need to start a blog for your small business, and how to do it right.

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How to Create a Contest That Makes Your Brand Go Viral
By Sean Peek | July 23, 2025

Contests can create excitement and engagement for your brand, and help find new customers. Learn how you can run a successful promotion.

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Reddit Marketing: A Full Guide
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | July 15, 2025

Discover the benefits and best practices for marketing and advertising your business on Reddit.

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Brand Videos: How Much Do They Really Cost?
By Matt Byrom | July 14, 2025

Video content can help small businesses expand their reach and increase engagement. Here's how much it costs to make a brand video.

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Get Camera Ready: Livestreaming Is the Future of Social Media
By Jennifer Dublino | July 14, 2025

Livestreaming is video content in real time. Learn how to use livestreaming on social media platforms to connect with followers and boost sales.

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How to Build Brand Advocacy in 6 Simple Steps
By Jennifer Dublino | July 11, 2025

Brand advocacy is when customers are so happy with your brand that they promote it. Learn how to encourage organic advocacy and find brand ambassadors.

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Emojis at Work: Should You Use Emojis in Business Communications?
By Sean Peek | July 11, 2025

Here’s how emojis add emotion to conversations, creating richer and more meaningful conversations by clarifying the tone of the written conversation.

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How to Boost Online Awareness of Your Brand
By Natalie Hamingson | July 03, 2025

Without effective brand awareness, your business will get buried by the competition. Here's how to make your business stand out online.

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What Are TikTok Alternatives for My Business?
By Jennifer Dublino | June 26, 2025

TikTok was banned in the U.S. in late 2024, leaving Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Triller as top alternatives for short-form video content.

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Is Social Media Marketing Still Worth It?
By Jennifer Dublino | June 17, 2025

More followers don’t always translate into sales, so is social media marketing still important for businesses? Here is why you should make the effort.