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Everything you need to know about marketing to drive new sales, and how to keep your existing customer base.

Latest in Marketing News: Advice, Tips and Resources

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7 Ways to Build a Spectacular Online Presence
By Sergey Grybniak | November 01, 2023

A successful business must present its brand in a well-planned strategy across social media, email and the company website. Here are seven tips to help.

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How to Build Trust With E-Commerce Customers
By Julie Thompson | November 01, 2023

Online shoppers sometimes worry about making purchases over the internet. Learn how to protect your customers and address their concerns.

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How Will Blockchain Affect Digital Marketing?
By Mark Fairlie | November 01, 2023

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 Email Personalization and Follow-Ups Can Boost Your Bottom Line
By Julie Thompson | November 01, 2023

Consumers want personalized shopping experiences. Here is how you can use email to increase customer loyalty and revenue.

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The State of the B2B Sharing Economy
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | November 01, 2023

The sharing economy, also known as the peer-to-peer sharing economy, is a system where assets or services are shared between consumers.

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Sign on the Line: 5 Steps to Closing the Sale
By Jamie Johnson | October 31, 2023

Closing a sale is an art. With these steps, you can seal any deal and build an ongoing relationship with a prospect or client.

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5-Step Web Design Process to Create Winning Websites
By Rahul Varshneya | October 31, 2023

A stellar design isn't merely focused on how pretty the interface looks.

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Aim and Fire! How to Identify Your Target Audience
By Usman Raza | October 30, 2023

Not everyone will need your products or services. Learn how to pinpoint your target audience to properly identify and market to your ideal customers.

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Snail Mail Will Rescue Your Digital Campaigns From Tech Uncertainty
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2023

Postal mail is a great way to improve responsiveness from your digital marketing campaigns. Find out why it performs so well, even among elusive Gen Zers.

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Your Reputation Is Your Reality: How to Strengthen Your Company’s Public Image
By Jamie Johnson | October 30, 2023

Your brand reputation is important to your customers. Learn tips guaranteed to keep your reputation untarnished.

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10 Ways to Generate More Sales Leads for Your Business
By David Gargaro | October 30, 2023

Sales leads are important to your business. Here is how you can generate more leads and manage them better by choosing the best CRM system for your needs.

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How to Create an Accessible E-Commerce Website
By Nathan Resnick | October 30, 2023

These ADA compliance tips can help you make your e-commerce website accessible for people with disabilities.

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How Much Can a Bad Review Hurt Your Business?
By Jennifer Dublino | October 30, 2023

While businesses want positive reviews, a few bad ones may not always hurt you. Here is what you need to know about negative reviews.

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Things You Should Know Before Hiring a Call Center
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2023

If your business struggles with its volume of inbound calls, a call center service can help. Here's what you should consider before partnering with one.

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The Business of Automation and AI-Powered Retail Predictions
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2023

Learn the ways AI is powering the future of American retail: in-store, online and behind the scenes.

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9 Lead Conversion Tips For Enhanced Success
By Andrew Martins | October 30, 2023

No matter how you generate business leads, you need to turn brand awareness into actual sales. Here are nine lead conversion tips from industry insiders.

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6 Technical SEO Tips to Increase Website Traffic and Conversions
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2023

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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30 Essential Data Analytics Terms Every Marketer Should Know
By Mark Fairlie | October 27, 2023

Every marketer should understand these 30 commonly used data analytics terms so they can create meaningful sales and campaign reports.

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Back to Basics: 9 Offline Marketing Tactics That Still Work in Today’s Digital World
By Sean Peek | October 11, 2023

Old-school advertising is still effective today. Here are nine offline marketing strategies that work in the digital world.

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How to Send an Email Blast (With Examples)
By Rachelle Gordon | October 05, 2023

Email blasts are a small but impactful way to reach a wide audience. Find out how to craft a successful e-blast in this guide.

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The 3 C’s of Effective Marketing
By Julie Thompson | October 04, 2023

By considering the 3 C's of marketing, you'll better reach your intended audience and create more engaging marketing content.

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How to Create a Super Bowl-Worthy Ad
By Dawn Allcot | October 03, 2023

…without a Super Bowl budget.

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To the Max: How HBO Changed TV Forever
By Antonio Ferme | October 03, 2023

Learn more about how HBO changed the television landscape.

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Salesforce Service Cloud Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | September 21, 2023
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50 Free Websites to List Your Business
By Max Freedman | September 21, 2023

These 50 websites will allow you to list your business for free. Here's why you should use online directories and how you can do so effectively.

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Constant Contact Email Marketing Review and Pricing
By Sean Peek | September 13, 2023

Constant Contact is an affordable and easy-to-use email marketing service. It has all the tools businesses need to create great email campaigns.

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Oracle NetSuite CRM Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | September 13, 2023

Oracle NetSuite is a comprehensive CRM solution with impressive ERP capabilities. Learn about Oracle NetSuite's features, ERP functionality and pricing.

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GoTo Contact Center Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | September 13, 2023
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The Ins and Outs of Customer Lifetime Value for B2B Industries
By Denis Zhinko | August 29, 2023

Examining customer lifetime value yields metrics that help you gain high-level customers. Learn how to make CLV part of customer relationship management.

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Brick-and-Mortar vs. E-Commerce Stores: How to Leverage the Best of Both
By Jennifer Dublino | August 10, 2023

Brick-and-mortar and e-commerce stores have compelling benefits. Learn to leverage the best aspects of both to create an excellent customer experience.