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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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How Email and SMS Work Together to Strengthen Brand Marketing
By Adam Uzialko | January 27, 2026
Email and SMS marketing complement each other well. Here’s how to use both for your small business.
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Online Reputation Management and Why It Is Important
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 26, 2026
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 | January 23, 2026
Digital privacy laws can impact how a business conducts email marketing campaigns. Here is what you should know before you push send.
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Why Every Brand Should Have a YouTube Channel
By Ron Stefanski | January 23, 2026
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 22, 2026
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 22, 2026
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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5 Steps to Engaging Your Audience on Social Media
By Rachelle Gordon | January 22, 2026
Engage social media audiences through consistent posting, authentic storytelling, responding to comments, using visual content and analyzing engagement metrics.
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Why You Should Ditch No-Reply Emails
By Rachelle Gordon | January 20, 2026
Learn how to provide a better digital marketing experience for your customers that will encourage user engagement and retention.
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How to Measure ROI for Digital Marketing Campaigns (and When You Shouldn’t)
By Adam Uzialko | January 20, 2026
Find out how to measure return on investment for digital marketing, when to do so and tips for optimizing your business’s marketing ROI.
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How to Build a Successful SEO Strategy When You’re a Small Business
By Jennifer Dublino | January 20, 2026
Small businesses can build an SEO strategy to find new customers, boost website traffic, and build credibility. Learn tips for creating an SEO strategy.
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What Is Channel Management?
By Jennifer Dublino | January 16, 2026
Channel management is finding the right marketing techniques and sales strategies to reach your target customers. Learn how channel management works.
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Turn It Up: Aggressive Marketing Strategies for Startups in Any Industry
By Jennifer Dublino | January 16, 2026
If you've got a product ready to go, how do you market it so that you can sell as many as possible in a short time? Learn some strategies here.
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Everything You Need to Know About Email Marketing Campaigns
By Sean Peek | January 16, 2026
Learn how to create email marketing campaigns that get subscribers’ attention through several strategies like provocative subject lines and images.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Advertising on Pinterest
By Jennifer Dublino | January 15, 2026
There are compelling reasons to advertise on Pinterest. Learn about promoted pins, idea pins, try-on-product pins, collection ads and more. 
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Business Domain Names: Everything You Need to Know
By Mark Fairlie | January 15, 2026
Choosing the right domain name for your business significantly impacts your branding efforts. Here's how to choose the one for your business.
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What Are TikTok Alternatives for My Business?
By Jennifer Dublino | January 15, 2026
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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8 Ways to Track Trends on Social Media
By Tom Anziano | January 15, 2026
When you understand social media trends, you can adjust your business’ marketing strategy and boost your success. Here is what you should know.
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Why Every Business Should Be Using Multiple Social Media Accounts
By Julie Thompson | January 14, 2026
Successful companies use multiple social media platforms to stay competitive. Here's why you shouldn’t rely only on Facebook and X (Twitter).
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How to Engage Your Email Subscribers More Efficiently
By Amanda Hoffman | January 12, 2026
Email marketing has a high ROI when done right. Learn how to engage your email subscribers to boost sales and increase marketing campaign effectiveness.
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8 Tips to Become a Better Brand Storyteller
By Jennifer Post | January 12, 2026
Your customers seek entertainment and telling them a good story can create deeper connections, boost sales and drive company growth.
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Reddit Marketing: A Full Guide
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 07, 2026
Discover the benefits and best practices for marketing and advertising your business on Reddit.
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How to Boost Online Awareness of Your Brand
By Natalie Hamingson | January 07, 2026
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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Social Media Stars: How Much Do They Really Make?
By Jennifer Dublino | January 06, 2026
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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Your Guide to Creating a Small Business Marketing Plan
By Skye Schooley | January 06, 2026
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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How to Host a Successful Q&A on Facebook Live
By Jennifer Dublino | January 05, 2026
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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Using X (Formerly Twitter) as a Customer Support Channel
By Jennifer Dublino | January 02, 2026
Twitter adds a new dimension to customer support, offering proactive real-time support in a public environment. Learn to use Twitter for customer support.
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4 Genius Marketing Tactics Proven to Drive Leads for Businesses on a Budget
By Joy Gendusa | January 02, 2026
Generating good leads can seem difficult for small businesses. Learn what mistakes to avoid, and some budget-friendly tactics.
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How to Determine Who to Follow Back on Social Media
By Matt D’Angelo | December 18, 2025
Building a social media following is vital for businesses, but be selective about who you follow back. Learn about social media follow-backs.
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Seasonal Marketing Strategies: Utilizing What Every Season Has to Offer
By Jennifer Dublino | December 17, 2025
Seasons bring holidays, events and activities that prompt changes in consumer behavior. Learn seasonal marketing strategies to capitalize on the calendar.
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13 Marketing Strategies That Will Boost Your Holiday Sales
By Jennifer Dublino | December 17, 2025
Many businesses bring in the bulk of their revenue during the holidays. Learn how to maximize holiday sales and when to devise and implement your strategy.