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Marketing Tools

Reaching your target audience is a lot easier when you use the right tools. Platforms like email marketing and text message marketing software make it easy to build contact lists, design content and analyze campaign results. Tools like website builders help you create a branded, user-friendly place where customers can learn more about your business and get in touch. In this hub, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the tools of the marketing trade.

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How to Write an Executive Summary for a Marketing Plan
By Max Freedman | September 15, 2026
An executive summary in your marketing plan gives an overview of how you intend to reach your target audience and drive conversions. Here’s what you should include.
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How Much Does It Cost to Build a Website?
By Amanda Hoffman | September 14, 2026
Discover what it really costs to build a website in 2025 with a full breakdown of every key expense.
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Could IVR Systems Improve Your Customer Service?
By Sean Peek | September 14, 2026
Learn how an IVR system can enhance your business by streamlining call management and boosting customer satisfaction.
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Entrepreneurs Love These 18 Tools for Conducting Market Research
By Nicole Fallon | September 10, 2026
Apps, platforms, sites and other tools can help you truly understand and cater to your customers.
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13 Ways to Repurpose Your Blog Content for More Traffic
By Mark Fairlie | September 09, 2026
Turn existing blog posts into new content that drives more traffic.
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Automated Email Sequence Examples
By Marisa Sanfilippo | September 04, 2026
Automated email sequences are a powerful tool for maintaining customer engagement by delivering the right message at the right time without constant manual intervention.
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How to Use Video Content Marketing More Effectively
By Jennifer Dublino | September 04, 2026
Video is the No. 1 content type for lead generation and user engagement.
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SlickText Review
By Tom Anziano | September 04, 2026
Our SlickText review covers the platform's useful engagement tools and exceptional usability, as well as its competitive pricing.
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Best CRM for Law Firms
By Mark Fairlie | September 02, 2026
We reviewed the best CRM software for law firms, including HubSpot, Zoho, Pipedrive, Freshsales and Salesforce, comparing pricing, automation, client management, legal integrations and more to help...
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CRM Switch: 5 Tips for CRM Change Management
By Alex Haimann | August 18, 2026
Looking for a new CRM? Learn how to streamline the process for your business.
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Make Money with Google AdSense: Everything to Know to Grow an Empire
By Sean Peek | August 05, 2026
Expand online earnings with Google AdSense, a straightforward program for monetizing your website through user-clicked ads.
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Why You Should Verify Your Brand on Social Media
By Natalie Hamingson | July 23, 2026
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How to Use Email and SMS Marketing Together for Maximum Impact
By Adam Uzialko | July 23, 2026
Email and SMS aren’t competing channels; when used together strategically, they create a powerful multi-channel marketing approach that drives better engagement and sales.
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Squarespace Review and Pricing
By Jeremy Bender | July 16, 2026
Squarespace is a powerful, AI-powered website builder great for e-commerce. See our full review of features, pricing and limitations.
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Pipedrive Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | July 16, 2026
Business.com’s review of Pipedrive shows why it is our choice as the best CRM for sales automation. Read the review and learn more about its pros and cons.
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Squarespace vs. Wix: Which Website Builder Is Better?
By Jeremy Bender | July 15, 2026
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Twilio Messaging Review
By Tom Anziano | June 22, 2026
Twilio is a highly flexible text message marketing platform, making it ideal for small businesses that need a tool tailor-made for their needs.
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ProTexting Review
By Max Freedman | June 22, 2026
Our ProTexting review covers the platform's exceptional usability, flexibility, and impressive slate of features.
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Marketing to College Students
By Max Freedman | May 18, 2026
Gen Z likes authenticity, personalization and convenience. Here is how to reach this valuable demographic.
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Strategies for Building Brand Trust Through Video
By Joe Forte | May 14, 2026
Video marketing can help set the tone for your entire brand.
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Why Print Marketing Is Still Important in a Digital World
By Adam Uzialko | April 27, 2026
Print marketing can give your business a powerful edge, especially in tandem with a targeted digital marketing strategy.
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Ineffective Imagery: The Case for Dumping Stock Photography
By Jennifer Dublino | March 30, 2026
The stock images companies use can weaken their content and branding. Help your content perform better by using alternatives and understanding what makes good photos.
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The Best Lead Scoring Tools for 2026
By Adam Uzialko | March 25, 2026
These lead scoring tools can help you identify the prospects that are most likely to become paying customers so you can spend your time where it matters most.
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User-Generated Content: More Than Customer Reviews
By Mark Fairlie | March 24, 2026
User-generated content (UGC) can help your brand engage customers and boost sales. Learn how to encourage user-generated content to increase trust, engagement and sales.
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How to Use Meta Business Suite: A Small Business Guide
By Nicole Fallon | March 03, 2026
Meta Business Suite is a unified tool to help you streamline your business's social media presence and engagement. Here's what you need to know.
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Email Design Guide (With Examples)
By Jennifer Dublino | March 02, 2026
Strategic email design helps engage recipients and improve website traffic.
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Postcards vs. Letters: Which Is the Better Direct Mail Marketing Strategy?
By Kent Moon | January 30, 2026
Postcards and letters are popular direct mail marketing methods with unique benefits that can help grow your business.
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Stand Out: 5 Ways to Combine Traditional and Digital Marketing
By Kelly Bosetti | January 29, 2026
Digital is indispensable, but don't forget classic marketing for optimal exposure.
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7 Strategies to Make Your Google Ads Campaign a Success
By Chad Brooks | January 27, 2026
Google Ads can bring more qualified traffic to your website — if you use this tool correctly.
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What Are Email Open Rates?
By Jennifer Post | January 23, 2026
Email open rates are crucial metrics to track, as they tell you a lot about the success of your marketing campaigns.