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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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Why Responding to All Your Online Reviews Is Critical
By Jennifer Dublino | January 27, 2026

Online reviews are an important part of your small business's reputation. It's also important to respond to every review you receive, positive or negative.

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How to Create a Contest That Makes Your Brand Go Viral
By Sean Peek | January 27, 2026

Contests can create excitement and engagement for your brand, and help find new customers. Learn how you can run a successful promotion.

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Best Customer Tracking Methods for Your Small Business
By Jennifer Post | January 27, 2026

Customer tracking helps companies understand who's buying their products and why. Learn what you should track and which customer tracking methods are best.

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Buyer Journey vs. Customer Journey: What’s the Difference?
By Skye Schooley | January 27, 2026

Learn how the buyer journey and customer journey connect to turn interest into loyalty and create a seamless growth experience.

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How Much Does a Billboard Cost
By Adam Uzialko | January 27, 2026

Billboard can increase visibility for your business, but the cost varies considerably depending on where you’re located.

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How Email and SMS Work Together to Strengthen Brand Marketing
By Adam Uzialko | January 27, 2026

Email and SMS marketing complement each other well. Here’s how to use both for your small business.

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30 Essential Data Analytics Terms Every Marketer Should Know
By Mark Fairlie | January 27, 2026

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: Offline Marketing Tactics That Still Work in Today’s Digital World
By Max Freedman | January 26, 2026

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

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Seeking Brand Advocates: How to Get Influencers to Market Your Product
By Jennifer Dublino | January 26, 2026

Influencer marketing can be an effective way to boost brand awareness and sales. Learn how to convince influencers to market your products the right way.

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Online Reputation Management and Why It Is Important
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 26, 2026

This guide describes online reputation management and how brands can use it to keep their public image positive.

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GDPR: Email Marketing in the Age of Digital Privacy
By Adam Uzialko | January 23, 2026

Digital privacy laws can impact how a business conducts email marketing campaigns. Here is what you should know before you push send.

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What Should You Do When a Client Ignores You?
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 23, 2026

Is your client dodging your emails and calls? It might be time to move forward. Here's how to handle the situation.

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How Much Can a Bad Review Hurt Your Business?
By Jennifer Dublino | January 23, 2026

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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Why Every Brand Should Have a YouTube Channel
By Ron Stefanski | January 23, 2026

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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What Are Email Open Rates?
By Jennifer Post | January 23, 2026

You should pay close attention to your email open rates. Here is how to calculate your open rate and improve it.

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Customer Delight: The New Standard in Customer Service
By Sean Peek | January 23, 2026

To delight a customer is to provide the unexpected. Here are seven key principles to providing a delightful customer service experience.

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How to Create a Market Research Plan
By Max Freedman | January 23, 2026

Market research plans define an existing problem and/or outline an opportunity. From there, the marketing strategy is broken down task by task.

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How to Grow Your Email List
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 22, 2026

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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Your Reputation Is Your Reality: How to Strengthen Your Company’s Public Image
By Jamie Johnson | January 22, 2026

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

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7 Marketing Lessons From the Video Game Industry You Should Know
By Jared Atchison | January 22, 2026

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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A Guide to Creating a Customer Journey Map for Your Brand
By Adam Uzialko | January 22, 2026

Building a customer journey requires you to understand how your customers engage with your brand and what steps they take both before and after a purchase.

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5 Steps to Engaging Your Audience on Social Media
By Rachelle Gordon | January 22, 2026

Engage social media audiences through consistent posting, authentic storytelling, responding to comments, using visual content and analyzing engagement metrics.

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How to Create a Marketing Plan for Startups
By Skye Schooley | January 21, 2026

Startups can begin building their brand from day one with a solid marketing plan. Learn what to include in a marketing plan and how it can help you grow.

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How to Transform Your Static Site into a Responsive Website
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 21, 2026

As consumers prefer smartphones over desktop computers, your site must be mobile responsive. Here's how to make your static site look good on all devices.

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Entrepreneurs Love These 18 Tools for Conducting Market Research
By Nicole Fallon | January 21, 2026

Top market research tools include Tableau, Google Trends, BuzzSumo, Semrush, and Quora. Learn which 18 platforms help entrepreneurs make data-driven decisions.

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Why You Should Ditch No-Reply Emails
By Rachelle Gordon | January 20, 2026

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

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How to Keep Customers on Your Site and Boost Sales
By Chris Christoff | January 20, 2026

Your business can't expand without customer loyalty, so it's crucial to create a smooth, efficient user experience on your website.

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How to Measure ROI for Digital Marketing Campaigns (and When You Shouldn’t)
By Adam Uzialko | January 20, 2026

Find out how to measure return on investment for digital marketing, when to do so and tips for optimizing your business’s marketing ROI.

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How to Build a Successful SEO Strategy When You’re a Small Business
By Jennifer Dublino | January 20, 2026

Small businesses can build an SEO strategy to find new customers, boost website traffic, and build credibility. Learn tips for creating an SEO strategy.

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20 Ways to Build a Quality Email List
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 20, 2026

Your email list can make or break your email marketing campaign. Learn how to get quality subscribers and find great email marketing software.