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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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Why Influencer Marketing Should Focus on Relationships
By Shane Barker | February 23, 2026
Whether you are targeting a small or large audience, the success in influencer marketing largely depends on the relationship.
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Elevating Expectations: 6 Ways Product Quality Affects Your Brand
By Sammi Caramela | February 23, 2026
Product quality builds customer trust, drives repeat business, and boosts profitability. High-quality products reduce complaints and increase loyalty.
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7 Highly Effective Ways to Build an Online Community for Your Business
By Max Freedman | February 21, 2026
Online communities keep your target audience engaged with one another and your brand. Here’s how to effectively build an online community.
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Automated Email Sequence Examples
By Marisa Sanfilippo | February 21, 2026
Automated email sequences drive efficiency and sales. Explore five powerful examples, from onboarding to cart abandonment, to engage your audience.
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Email Pop-Up Benefits and Examples
By Rachelle Gordon | February 20, 2026
Email pop-up boxes can help grow your business. Learn more in this complete guide.
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How to Use SMS Messaging for Your Business
By David Gargaro | February 10, 2026
Use SMS messaging in text message marketing campaigns to reach customers on their mobile devices. Learn the types of SMS messages and how to use them.
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Pipedrive vs. monday CRM
By Mark Fairlie | February 10, 2026
Pipedrive and monday sales CRM are full-featured customer relationship management platforms that can improve sales and marketing. Here's how they compare.
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HubSpot vs. monday CRM Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | February 10, 2026
HubSpot and monday Sales CRM can help your business handle leads, marketing, reporting and more. Learn how these top CRM software packages compare.
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Pipedrive vs. HubSpot Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | February 10, 2026
Pipedrive and Hubspot are user-friendly, full-featured CRM platforms for small businesses. Learn how their features, functionality and pricing compare.
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HubSpot vs Zoho Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | February 10, 2026
See a comparison of the HubSpot and Zoho CRMs when it comes to pricing, features, integrations and more.
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Zendesk Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | February 10, 2026
Zendesk is a full-featured CRM with tools to optimize sales, marketing and customer service team performance. Learn about Zendesk's features and pricing.
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Pipedrive Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | February 10, 2026
Pipedrive is a powerful CRM with exceptional sales automation features. Learn how Pipedrive can help you customize and streamline complex workflows.
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Salesforce vs. monday Comparison
By Sean Peek | February 10, 2026
Salesforce and monday are both great companies with excellent reputations and similar feature sets. However, there are a few distinct differences.
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How to Make Your CRM Your Company’s Most Flexible Tool
By Mark Fairlie | February 10, 2026
Learn how to choose and implement flexible CRM software for your small business and which systems might work best for your company.
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Salesforce CRM vs. Zoho CRM
By Mark Fairlie | February 10, 2026
Salesforce CRM and Zoho CRM are excellent customer relationship management platforms for sales, marketing and communication. Here's how they compare.
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20 Features to Look for in a CRM
By Mark Fairlie | February 10, 2026
Many CRM platforms are available that promise to help businesses maintain customer relationships. Learn 20 crucial features your CRM software should offer.
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Salesforce vs. NetSuite: Which CRM Is Right for Your Business?
By Kaylyn McKenna | February 10, 2026
Salesforce and NetSuite are among the best CRMs in 2025. We compared their pricing, features and more to help you determine which is best for your company.
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Calculating the Costs of Call Center Systems
By Mark Fairlie | February 10, 2026
Call center costs vary and many systems are available. Finding the right one for your business can be challenging. Here’s what you should consider.
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HubSpot CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | February 10, 2026
HubSpot is a great CRM system for businesses seeking sales and marketing integration to drive revenue and manage funnels. Learn more about HubSpot CRM.
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Salesforce CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | February 10, 2026
Salesforce CRM helps businesses manage and support customer relationships. Learn about Salesforce CRM's features, customization options, pricing and more.
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Things You Should Know Before Hiring a Call Center
By Mark Fairlie | February 10, 2026
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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Features of Call Center Systems
By Mark Fairlie | February 10, 2026
Call center systems can improve customer service and sales calls. Learn their features and capabilities and how your business can incorporate call centers.
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12 Ways Content from Influencers Helps Your Business Grow
By Julie Thompson | February 05, 2026
Influencer marketing is a brand-building tool that can promote your business and improve SEO. Learn how to use influencers in your marketing strategy.
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How New-Age Social Media Marketing Is Changing and What You Need to Know in 2026
By Aaron Irmas | February 03, 2026
Social media marketing is shifting to niche platforms, short-form video, influencer partnerships and AI tools — demanding agility and authenticity from brands.
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How to Create an Accessible E-Commerce Website
By Nathan Resnick | February 03, 2026
These ADA compliance tips can help you make your e-commerce website accessible for people with disabilities.
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7 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Customer Service
By David Gargaro | January 30, 2026
Businesses use texting to support customer service strategies and boost customer satisfaction. Learn seven ways to use text messages for customer service.
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Hidden Costs of Restaurant Marketing
By Jennifer Dublino | January 30, 2026
Restaurant marketing includes hidden costs for restaurant owners to consider. Learn about hidden restaurant marketing costs and tips on marketing budgets.
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Why Personal Branding Is Crucial for Any Industry
By Jennifer Dublino | January 30, 2026
Entrepreneurs who communicate their expertise and vision are creating a personal brand. Learn how personal branding can help your sales and operations.
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Why You Should Advertise on Podcasts
By Jennifer Dublino | January 30, 2026
Podcast advertising can be a cost-effective marketing solution that earns listener trust. Learn why advertising on podcasts works and how to get started.
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Why You Need a Mix of Push and Pull Marketing
By Sammi Caramela | January 30, 2026
Push marketing sends your message to consumers, while pull marketing is when customers come to you. Learn how and when to use push and pull marketing.