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Marketing

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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LinkedIn Networking Tips for Business Success
By Jennifer Dublino | October 27, 2026
With LinkedIn, you don't have to wait for a networking event to make meaningful business connections.
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Seasonal Marketing Strategies: Utilizing What Every Season Has to Offer
By Jennifer Dublino | October 27, 2026
Spring, summer, fall and winter are more than just seasons – they're opportunities for businesses to thrive.
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Why You Should Ditch No-Reply Emails
By Rachelle Gordon | October 27, 2026
Some customers crave a personal connection and get frustrated when receiving no-reply emails. Here's how to provide a better user experience.
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How to Keep Up With Digital Marketing Trends
By Jennifer Dublino | October 27, 2026
The only constant in digital marketing is that it’s constantly changing. Here’s how to keep up.
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Hidden Costs of Restaurant Marketing
By Jennifer Dublino | October 27, 2026
Restaurant owners often overlook critical marketing expenses that can impact their bottom line.
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Should You Hire an AI SEO Agency? What Small Businesses Should Know
By Adam Uzialko | October 27, 2026
AI search optimization is real work, but whether it justifies retaining a separate agency is a different question.
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12 Ways Content from Influencers Helps Your Business Grow
By Julie Thompson | October 27, 2026
Influencers can play a crucial role in your marketing success.
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GDPR: Email Marketing in the Age of Digital Privacy
By Adam Uzialko | October 27, 2026
Email marketing is becoming more complicated as digital privacy laws like the GDPR and the CCPA reshape what businesses can and can't do. Here's what to know before launching your next campaign.
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What Is Google Ads, and Why Should You Use It?
By Max Freedman | October 27, 2026
Google Ads helps businesses reach customers at the exact moment they're searching for products, services and solutions online.
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How to Build Brand Advocacy in 6 Simple Steps
By Jennifer Dublino | October 27, 2026
Your customers can become your biggest advocates. Here's how.
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14 Ways to Improve Your Local Marketing Strategy
By Stella Morrison | October 27, 2026
Audiences in specific neighborhoods want your business to build relationships with them. Here's how.
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How to Measure ROI for Digital Marketing Campaigns (and When You Shouldn’t)
By Adam Uzialko | October 27, 2026
Digital marketing is an important part of modern business, but it can be challenging — and sometimes even counterproductive — to measure ROI.
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Best Facebook Marketing Strategies: The Latest Tips
By Jennifer Dublino | October 27, 2026
Facebook is still a viable marketing vehicle. Learn how to market effectively with this venerable social media platform.
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SMS Marketing vs. Mobile Marketing: Where, When and How to Use Them
By Jennifer Dublino | October 27, 2026
SMS marketing and mobile marketing can be critical to your overall marketing strategy. Learn how and when to use each form.
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10 Reasons Brands Should Use Text Message Marketing
By Skye Schooley | October 27, 2026
Businesses of all sizes are discovering they can effectively integrate SMS marketing with a larger marketing strategy.
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Aim and Fire! How to Identify Your Target Audience
By Mark Fairlie | October 27, 2026
You can't market your products effectively until you know who needs them. Take these steps to determine your ideal clients.
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8 Components of Customer Personas
By Tabitha Naylor | October 27, 2026
Developing accurate customer personas is key to your company's success.
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How to Improve Brand Visibility in AI Answer Engines
By Adam Uzialko | October 26, 2026
AI answer engines are a new and important touchpoint for users in your target audience. Here’s how to improve your brand’s AI visibility.
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Mailchimp Review
By Adam Uzialko | October 26, 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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Salesforce CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | October 26, 2026
Salesforce CRM is a powerful, customizable customer relationship management platform. See our full review for features, pricing and limitations.
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How to Create a Marketing Plan for Startups
By Skye Schooley | October 26, 2026
Learn how to attract customers, build brand awareness and market your startup on a budget.
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Learn by Example: 7 Successful Small Business Marketing Campaigns
By Sean Peek | October 23, 2026
Marketing is especially important for small businesses that want to expand their reach.
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10 Tips to Keep Your Emails Out of Gmail’s Promotions Tab
By Julie Thompson | October 23, 2026
While email marketing is effective, Gmail's Promotions tab has made it more challenging for marketers to get their emails opened.
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Pipedrive vs. HubSpot Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | October 23, 2026
Pipedrive and HubSpot are popular CRM platforms for small businesses. Here's how they compare.
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7 Benefits of Text Message Marketing
By Skye Schooley | October 22, 2026
When done right, texting customers can foster engagement and loyalty.
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SimpleTexting Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | October 22, 2026
SimpleTexting is a straightforward SMS service that connects you to your customers. It offers helpful tools, an easy-to-use dashboard and flexible plans.
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Podium Text Message Marketing Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | October 22, 2026
Learn about Podium's AI-powered customer communication platform, including its text messaging, online review management, payment processing and automation tools. Read our in-depth review of its...
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Textedly Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | October 22, 2026
Our Textedly review explores this text messaging service's easy-to-use texting tools, pricing, AI features, payments, review management and more. See why it's our top pick for simple texting needs.
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Textline Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | October 22, 2026
Learn about Textline's pricing, features, security and collaboration tools to see why it's our top business texting platform for larger businesses.
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How to Track Brand Mentions in AI Search
By Adam Uzialko | October 21, 2026
The emergence of AI search adds new channels where your brand can be mentioned. Here’s how to track how often and in what contexts you’re showing up.