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Everything you need to know about marketing to drive new sales, and how to keep your existing customer base.

Latest in Marketing News: Advice, Tips and Resources

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Super Sales Strategies: Quick Tips for Upselling and Cross-Selling
By Sean Peek | June 14, 2024

Improve your company's revenue by upselling and cross-selling like a pro. Follow these six easy tips to boost your sales.

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How to Measure and Improve Your Marketing ROI
By Jennifer Dublino | June 13, 2024

Measuring your marketing ROI will give you an idea of what's working best so you can refocus marketing dollars and stop ineffective programs.

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5 Marketing Challenges Only Nonprofits Understand
By Jennifer Dublino | June 05, 2024

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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Facts vs. Emotions: When to Use Each Tactic to Make a Sale
By Jennifer Dublino | June 03, 2024

In marketing or direct sales, sometimes using facts is best, while an emotional approach is better in other instances. Learn to choose the right tactic.

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Salesforce CRM vs. Zoho CRM
By Mark Fairlie | May 29, 2024

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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Salesforce vs. Zendesk Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | May 29, 2024

The right CRM system can generate more leads, drive sales and improve customer service. Here's how two top CRM solutions, Salesforce and Zendesk, compare.

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Salesforce vs Pipedrive Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | May 29, 2024

Salesforce and Pipedrive are two of the leading CRM platforms for small businesses. See our comparison of pricing, features and more.

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Salesforce vs. monday Comparison
By Sean Peek | May 29, 2024

Salesforce and monday are user-friendly, full-featured CRM platforms for small businesses. Learn how their features, functionality and pricing compare.

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Pipedrive vs. monday sales CRM
By Mark Fairlie | May 29, 2024

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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Pipedrive vs. HubSpot Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | May 28, 2024

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 | May 23, 2024

See a comparison of the HubSpot and Zoho CRMs when it comes to pricing, features, integrations and more.

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HubSpot vs. monday Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | May 23, 2024

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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Does Corporate Gift-Giving Produce The Desired Outcome?
By Ryan McGonagill | May 20, 2024
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Podium Text Message Marketing Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 17, 2024

Podium is an online reputation management service that allows you to acquire and manage customer reviews from one robust platform.

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EZ Texting Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 17, 2024

EZ Texting is an excellent service to help you control your text message marketing campaigns. Its many tools and resources are easy to find and use in the software's dashboard.

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Textedly Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 17, 2024

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....

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Textline Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 17, 2024

Textline offers robust communication and security features. Learn why it's our choice for the best text message marketing service for large businesses.

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Twilio Flex Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 17, 2024
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5 Ideas to Boost Your Loyalty Program’s Success
By Mark Fairlie | May 16, 2024

Want to boost customer loyalty and retention for your business? Learn rewards program tactics to help you build a loyal customer base and drive more sales.

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SimpleTexting Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 13, 2024

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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Get Smart: What Is Business Intelligence, and Why Do You Need It?
By Julie Thompson | May 07, 2024

Business intelligence tools can help your small business decrease costs and operate more efficiently. Learn how you can use BI for data analysis.

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How to Grow an AdSense Empire
By Sean Peek | May 06, 2024

Google's AdSense program allows individuals and businesses to display Google ads on their websites. Learn how to make money from Google AdSense.

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Simple Ways to Improve Your Customers’ Waiting Experience
By Jamie Johnson | May 03, 2024

Long waits are frustrating for customers and can cost you their business. Follow these easy tips to improve your customers' waiting experience.

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Keap CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | April 25, 2024

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...

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14 Simple Solutions for Tracking Your Industry’s Trends
By Jamie Johnson | April 23, 2024

Turn to several sources to learn about what's happening within your industry. Learn more to find the right solution for you.

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10 Ways Content from Influencers Helps Your Business Grow
By Julie Thompson | April 19, 2024

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 to Make Your Website Mobile-Friendly
By Julie Thompson | April 19, 2024

Learn the importance of mobile-friendly websites and how to make sure your site functions well on mobile devices.

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Switching CRMs? 5 Tips to Make It a Hassle-Free Transition
By Alex Haimann | April 19, 2024

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

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Holiday Marketing: 5 Reasons Why Customer Loyalty Programs Are Essential 
By Sean Peek | April 18, 2024

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

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Pipedrive Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | April 18, 2024

Pipedrive is a powerful CRM with exceptional sales automation features. Learn how Pipedrive can help you customize and streamline complex workflows.