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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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What Is CTR in Email?
By Amanda Hoffman | January 30, 2025

Understanding metrics like the click-through rate (CTR) can improve your ability to create email marketing campaigns that reach your target audience.

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Why You Should Ditch No-Reply Emails
By Rachelle Gordon | January 30, 2025

Learn how to provide a better digital marketing experience for your customers that will encourage user engagement and retention.

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

Enhance your brand reputation and cultivate a loyal following.

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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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8 Questions to Ask Before Connecting With Your Audience on Social Media
By Rotem Gal | December 16, 2024

Audiences want an authentic connection with the companies they patronize. Create a better brand on social media by considering these seven factors.

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10 Tips to Keep Your Emails Out of Gmail’s Promotions Folder
By Julie Thompson | December 11, 2024

Keep your emails out of Gmail’s Promotions folder. Here is how to write high-quality, personalized content that will stay out of spam.

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Email Analytics: Metrics You Should Be Tracking
By Nicole Fallon | December 11, 2024

Your business should track certain email analytics. Learn how to create better marketing campaigns, improve customer engagement and drive more conversions.

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9 Ways to Reduce Your Email Bounce Rate
By Rachelle Gordon | December 05, 2024

Email bounce rates are a crucial KPI for any email marketing campaign. Here's how to improve them.

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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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Why You Need a Mix of Push and Pull Marketing
By Sammi Caramela | November 20, 2024

Push marketing sends your message to consumers while pull marketing is when customers come to you. Learn how and when to use push and pull marketing.

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How Will Blockchain Impact Digital Marketing?
By Mark Fairlie | November 07, 2024

There are lots of interesting blockchain developments in digital marketing, but no one's made a big breakthrough – at least, not yet.

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How to Determine Who to Follow Back on Social Media
By Matt D’Angelo | October 25, 2024

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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How to Use YouTube to Build Community
By Sean Peek | October 23, 2024

YouTube can be a powerful way for your business to build a digital community. Here are tips on how to build your audience.

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How to Create and Write Your Business’s First E-Book
By Chris Christoff | October 10, 2024

Here are the benefits of creating an e-book for your business, and how you can create one, step by step.

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8 Technical SEO Tips to Increase Website Traffic and Conversions
By Mark Fairlie | October 07, 2024

Organic search is the world's best free source of sales and leads. Mastering technical SEO can help you rank higher on the search terms you want to win.

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5 Ways to Influence Your Email Subscribers With Relevant Content
By Jennifer Dublino | September 27, 2024

Customer and prospect engagement is crucial in email marketing campaigns. Learn how to influence and impact subscribers with timely, relevant content.

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Hidden Costs of Restaurant Marketing
By Jennifer Dublino | September 26, 2024

Restaurant marketing includes hidden costs for restaurant owners to consider. Learn about hidden restaurant marketing costs and tips on marketing budgets.

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How to Measure and Improve Your Marketing ROI
By Jennifer Dublino | September 25, 2024

Measuring your marketing ROI will give you an idea of what's working best so you can refocus marketing dollars and stop ineffective programs.

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Seasonal Marketing Strategies: Utilizing What Every Season Has to Offer
By Jennifer Dublino | September 23, 2024

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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Why Personal Branding Is Crucial for Any Industry
By Jennifer Dublino | September 20, 2024

Entrepreneurs who communicate their expertise and vision are creating a personal brand. Learn how personal branding can help your sales and operations.

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Learn by Example: 7 Successful Small Business Marketing Campaigns
By Sean Peek | September 10, 2024

Marketing is especially important for small businesses that want to expand their reach. Learn how five businesses found success with impactful campaigns.

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Guide to Email Marketing
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 22, 2024

Email is a crucial marketing channel for small businesses. Learn the basics of effective email marketing tactics and how to stay compliant with email laws.

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4 Benefits of Using Social Media to Grow Your Small Business
By Jennifer Dublino | August 14, 2024

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

Social media has changed marketing. Learn how to create a social media marketing strategy, what to avoid, and how to ensure successful social media campaigns.

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12 Best Ways to Use Business Texting
By David Gargaro | July 22, 2024

Text message marketing can be a big benefit to a business. Learn 12 ways to use business texting to streamline operations and the benefits of SMS marketing.