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In order to grow your business, you need to get the word out about your products and services. That’s where marketing comes in. Whether you’re looking for low cost ways to reach your target audience or you have a budget for widespread advertising and public relations campaigns, our Marketing hub will help you tailor your messaging and expand your brand.

Latest in Marketing News: Advice, Tips and Resources

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How to Remove Negative Content From Google: A DIY Guide for Small Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | April 15, 2026
Brand reputation management means proactively influencing the narrative around your business, and that includes removing negative content from Google.
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What Makes Customer Loyalty So Important
By Max Freedman | April 15, 2026
Discover why customer loyalty is critical for business success and how to build it with strategies that increase retention, revenue and customer lifetime value.
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4 Benefits of Using Social Media to Grow Your Small Business
By Jennifer Dublino | April 15, 2026
Discover four key benefits of social media for small businesses, plus common mistakes to avoid and tips to improve engagement, trust and sales.
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How to Set Up & Leverage Your Instagram Business Account
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 13, 2026
Instagram Business accounts can be indispensable in promoting your brand through social media marketing. Here is what you need to know to leverage your account.
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Ineffective Imagery: The Case for Dumping Stock Photography
By Jennifer Dublino | March 30, 2026
You can create better content with high-quality original visuals rather than opting for stock photography. Here’s how to find compelling images for your brand.
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Emojis at work: Should you use emojis in business communications?
By Sean Peek | March 26, 2026
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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The Best Lead Scoring Tools for 2026
By Adam Uzialko | March 25, 2026
These lead scoring tools can help you identify which prospects are most likely to convert so you can focus your time on those who are ready to become customers.
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13 Ways to Repurpose Your Blog Content for More Traffic
By Mark Fairlie | March 25, 2026
Repurpose your blog content to get more traffic and reach new audiences. Learn 13 practical ways to reuse posts across email, social media and more.
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User-Generated Content: More Than Customer Reviews
By Mark Fairlie | March 24, 2026
User-generated content boosts trust, engagement and conversions — turning customers into brand advocates and delivering cost-effective marketing results.
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How to Use Video Content Marketing More Effectively
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2026
Video can boost your marketing strategy and increase leads, user engagement and sales. Learn how to incorporate video into your marketing strategy.
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Brand Videos: How Much Do They Really Cost?
By Matt Byrom | March 23, 2026
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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Keep It Simple Stupid: How Businesses Can Use the KISS Principle
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2026
Businesses can communicate better within the workplace by using the Keep It Simple Stupid tool. Learn how the KISS principle can improve operational efficiency.
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Internet Advertising: How New Technology Is Impacting Online Advertising
By Stella Morrison | March 19, 2026
Learn how technology is changing and how adapting to it can help your marketing.
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About Us Page: Why Your Business Needs an ‘About’ Page
By Jennifer Dublino | March 19, 2026
Your website's About page is a marketing powerhouse that helps visitors get to know your brand. Learn best practices for creating an effective About page.
Review
Campaigner Email Marketing Review and Pricing
By Nicole Fallon | March 18, 2026
Campaigner is email marketing software with all the features businesses need to create professional and effective email campaigns.
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Lead Nurturing Strategies That Convert Prospects into Customers
By Adam Uzialko | March 16, 2026
Lead nurturing means understanding your prospects’ needs and providing them with the support and information they need to move toward becoming customers.
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Building a Scalable Lead Generation System for Small Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | March 16, 2026
Creating a scalable lead generation system can help your small business grow quickly, converting leads into customers and driving new business consistently.
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5 Ways to Influence Your Email Subscribers With Relevant Content
By Jennifer Dublino | March 16, 2026
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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How to Grow Your E-Commerce Sales Through SMS Marketing
By Adam Uzialko | March 12, 2026
E-commerce businesses can benefit from text message marketing by building an engaged SMS list and stay compliant with legal requirements and best practices.
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Personal branding strategies: 8 social media networks to use for self-branding
By Jennifer Dublino | March 11, 2026
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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MMS vs. SMS: Which is Best for Text Message Marketing?
By Mark Fairlie | March 09, 2026
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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8 Marketing Challenges Only Nonprofits Understand
By Jennifer Dublino | March 06, 2026
Marketing for a nonprofit is very different from corporate marketing. Here are some common nonprofit marketing challenges and how to overcome them.
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Deposit Required? When to Ask Customers to Pay Upfront
By Jennifer Dublino | March 05, 2026
Upfront deposits show customers you're providing something of value. Learn when to require a deposit and six tips for collecting upfront payments.
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Email Retargeting Guide: How to Create Your Campaign
By Rachelle Gordon | March 04, 2026
Learn how your e-commerce business can use techniques like personalization to increase customer engagement and purchases.
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Tips to Improve Customer Service on Your E-commerce Site
By Max Freedman | March 04, 2026
When you sell online, it's essential to make customer service personable. Learn how to sell excellent service, not just a product.
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How to Use Meta Business Suite: A Small Business Guide
By Nicole Fallon | March 03, 2026
Here’s how small businesses can set up and make the most of Meta Business Suite, including key features and best practices.
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How to Build a Lead Scoring System That Actually Works
By Adam Uzialko | March 03, 2026
Lead scoring can help you prioritize prospects that are likely to buy, but the quality of your lead scoring system is crucial. Here’s how to build one that works.
Review
Mailchimp Review
By Adam Uzialko | March 02, 2026
This Mailchimp review covers the user-friendly email marketing platform that offers valuable features for small businesses new to email marketing.
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Email Design Guide (With Examples)
By Jennifer Dublino | March 02, 2026
Email is a critical marketing tool. Discover how to design your own in this complete guide that includes best practices and campaign examples.