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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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Create a Business Profile on LinkedIn: Complete Guide for 2025
By Mark Fairlie | November 20, 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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4 Benefits of Using Social Media to Grow Your Small Business
By Jennifer Dublino | November 12, 2025

Every business can benefit from social media, no matter its size or industry. Learn four benefits of using social media and pitfalls to watch out for.

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Stay in the Know: How to Keep Up With Digital Marketing Trends
By Jennifer Dublino | October 28, 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 | October 27, 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 | October 22, 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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How Email and SMS Work Together to Strengthen Brand Marketing
By Adam Uzialko | October 08, 2025

Email and SMS marketing complement each other well. Here’s how to use both for your small business.

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Get Camera Ready: Start Livestreaming on Social Media
By Jennifer Dublino | October 08, 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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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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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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Why Owned Marketing Channels Beat Rented Social Media Platforms
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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Instagram Marketing Strategies That Actually Work for Millennials
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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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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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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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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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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7 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Customer Service
By David Gargaro | May 16, 2025

Businesses use texting to support customer service strategies and boost customer satisfaction. Learn seven ways to use text messages for customer service.

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How New-Age Social Media Marketing Is Changing and What You Need to Know in 2026
By Aaron Irmas | April 11, 2025

Social media marketing is shifting to niche platforms, short-form video, influencer partnerships and AI tools — demanding agility and authenticity from brands.

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MMS vs. SMS: Which is Best for Text Message Marketing?
By Mark Fairlie | March 20, 2025

SMS and MMS are two different ways to send text messages. Learn how to choose the right one for your small business’s marketing campaign.

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The 5:3:2 Rule for Social Media Explained
By Jennifer Dublino | March 12, 2025

Social followers don't always want a hard sell, but you must accomplish business goals. Learn what to post and how much of each content type is optimal.

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How to Create a Marketing Plan for Startups
By Skye Schooley | February 03, 2025

Startups can begin building their brand from day one with a solid marketing plan. Learn what to include in a marketing plan and how it can help you grow.

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5 Steps to Engaging Your Audience on Social Media
By Rachelle Gordon | January 24, 2025

Engage social media audiences through consistent posting, authentic storytelling, responding to comments, using visual content and analyzing engagement metrics.

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Why Every Brand Should Have a YouTube Channel
By Ron Stefanski | January 10, 2025

YouTube can put your business in front of a global audience and build your brand. Learn why YouTube is necessary and how to succeed on the video platform.

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How to Grow Your Email List
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 10, 2025

Your email list's quality is a critical element in your email marketing campaign's success. Learn 25 ways to grow an email list and what mistakes to avoid.

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7 Marketing Lessons From the Video Game Industry You Should Know
By Jared Atchison | January 10, 2025

Adapting techniques from the gaming world can help you do business better. Learn how the video game industry's practices can boost your marketing.

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Online Reputation Management and Why It Is Important
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 06, 2025

This guide describes online reputation management and how brands can use it to keep their public image positive.

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GDPR: Email Marketing in the Age of Digital Privacy
By Adam Uzialko | December 02, 2024

Digital privacy laws can impact how a business does email marketing campaigns. Here is what you should know before you push send.

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7 Highly Effective Ways to Build an Online Community for Your Business
By Max Freedman | December 02, 2024

Online communities keep your target audience engaged with one another and your brand. Here's how to effectively build an online community.

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How to Draft an Email Newsletter
By Rachelle Gordon | November 20, 2024

Your business's email newsletter can nurture leads and add value to your brand. Learn how to draft an email newsletter as part of your marketing plan.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 12, 2024

Social media marketing connects businesses with billions of users through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn to drive engagement and sales.