Save big (up to $1,875) on small business tools with our free membership, business.com+
Sign-Up Now
BDC Hamburger Icon

Menu

Close
BDC Logo
Search Icon
Search Icon

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

Article
Instagram Best Practices to Grow Your Brand and Engagement
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 18, 2025

If you want to improve your business’s Instagram engagement and grow its following, try using these 15 tips and best practices.

Article
Top Reasons to Use Instagram for Your Business
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 15, 2025

Instagram helps businesses boost brand visibility, engage with followers, drive sales through visual content and reach targeted audiences with powerful tools.

Article
Social Media Stars: How Much Do They Really Make?
By Jennifer Dublino | August 15, 2025

Social media influencers are in demand, with brands seeking more sponsored content. Learn how much social media stars earn and how they make their money.

Article
How to Set Up & Leverage Your Instagram Business Account
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 14, 2025

Do you need an Instagram business account? See how they differ from regular accounts and learn the pros and cons of managing an Instagram business account.

Review
Keap CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | August 12, 2025

Keap is a strong contact management software with robust marketing, sales and e-commerce tools built-in. The functionality and interface are top of the line, but it's not a lightweight solution, and...

Article
Why Simple Marketing Automation Beats Complex Systems: A Small Business Guide
By Natalie Hamingson | August 11, 2025

Looking for the right marketing automation platform for your business? Check out our detailed guide.

Review
SimpleTexting Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | August 08, 2025

SimpleTexting is a straightforward SMS service that connects you to your customers. It offers helpful tools, an easy-to-use dashboard and flexible plans.

Hubspot logo
Review
HubSpot CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | August 01, 2025

HubSpot is a great CRM system for businesses seeking sales and marketing integration to drive revenue and manage funnels. Learn more about HubSpot CRM.

Man and woman staring at a computer
Article
How to Create Your Own Email Domain: A Complete Guide
By Amanda Hoffman | July 30, 2025

Learn how to create your own email domain to boost your business credibility today.

Review
Textedly Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | July 28, 2025

Textedly offers text messages services with features like scheduled messages, mass group texting, built-in link sharing and automatic text replies. Pricing varies depending on the package you select....

Article
13 Ways to Repurpose Your Blog Content for More Traffic
By Mark Fairlie | July 24, 2025

Refreshing and repurposing blog posts can improve your site ranking, create more value, and attract new audiences. Learn how to repurpose your blog content.

Article
The Truth Behind Stock Photos: What Works and What Doesn’t
By Jennifer Dublino | July 24, 2025

The stock images companies use are often not very good. Take advantage of alternatives to help your content perform better.

Article
How to Use Video Content Marketing More Effectively
By Jennifer Dublino | July 24, 2025

Video can boost your marketing strategy and increase leads, user engagement and sales. Learn how to incorporate video into your marketing strategy.

Article
Personal Branding Strategies: 8 Social Media Networks to Use for Self Branding
By Jennifer Dublino | July 24, 2025

Personal branding can help you in your current business and in the future. Start building your personal brand with these 11 social media platforms.

woman looking at computer data
Article
Know Your Customers: How Different Generations Prefer to Pay
By Sean Peek | July 23, 2025

Each generation has unique payment preferences, from Gen Z’s mobile payments to boomers’ credit cards. Top POS systems support these preferences.

Review
Zendesk Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | July 23, 2025

Zendesk is a full-featured CRM with tools to optimize sales, marketing and customer service team performance. Learn about Zendesk's features and pricing.

Article
Keep It Simple Stupid: How Businesses Can Use the KISS Principle
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Learn how you can use the KISS principle in your business to improve relationships and make your team more creative at little cost.

Article
8 Marketing Challenges Only Nonprofits Understand
By Jennifer Dublino | July 17, 2025

Marketing for a nonprofit is very different from corporate marketing. Here are some common nonprofit marketing challenges and how to overcome them.

Article
User-Generated Content: More Than Customer Reviews
By Mark Fairlie | July 16, 2025

User-generated content boosts trust, engagement and conversions — turning customers into brand advocates and delivering cost-effective marketing results.

Article
Reddit Marketing: A Full Guide
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | July 15, 2025

Discover the benefits and best practices for marketing and advertising your business on Reddit.

Article
Internet Advertising: How New Technology Is Impacting Online Advertising
By Stella Morrison | July 14, 2025

Learn how technology is changing and how adapting to it can help your marketing.

Article
Brand Videos: How Much Do They Really Cost?
By Matt Byrom | July 14, 2025

Video content can help small businesses expand their reach and increase engagement. Here's how much it costs to make a brand video.

Article
CRM Switch: 5 Tips for CRM Change Management
By Alex Haimann | July 14, 2025

Need a new CRM? Here are four ways to get the best one.

Article
Tips to Improve Customer Service on Your E-commerce Site
By Max Freedman | July 11, 2025

When you sell online, it's essential to make customer service personable. Learn how to sell excellent service, not just a product.

Article
Emojis at Work: Should You Use Emojis in Business Communications?
By Sean Peek | July 11, 2025

Here’s how emojis add emotion to conversations, creating richer and more meaningful conversations by clarifying the tone of the written conversation.

Article
10 Ways to Get Good Customer Reviews
By Skye Schooley | July 11, 2025

Online review platforms are the new Yellow Pages. Here's how to bring in more positive online reviews for your business.

Article
20 Features to Look for in a CRM
By Mark Fairlie | July 11, 2025

Many CRM platforms are available that promise to help businesses maintain customer relationships. Learn 20 crucial features your CRM software should offer.

Article
How Much Does Customer Service Training Cost?
By Jennifer Dublino | July 10, 2025

Customer service can make or break a company's success. Learn the costs and types of customer service training and how training can benefit your business.

Article
Holiday Marketing: 5 Reasons Why Customer Loyalty Programs Are Essential 
By Sean Peek | July 10, 2025

Loyalty programs can help companies land new customers and nurture them into devoted brand advocates. Here are five reasons why such promotions work.

Article
Elevating Expectations: 6 Ways Product Quality Affects Your Brand
By Sammi Caramela | July 10, 2025

High product quality boosts customer loyalty, supports premium pricing, reduces returns, strengthens brand reputation and increases overall business success.