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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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Don’t Wait! Speed Up Your Checkout Lines With These 4 Tips
By Jennifer Dublino | November 17, 2025

POS systems can reduce checkout lines while helping you gather and maintain customer data. Learn how to speed up your checkout lines.

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4 Benefits of Using Social Media to Grow Your Small Business
By Jennifer Dublino | November 12, 2025

Every business can benefit from social media, no matter its size or industry. Learn four benefits of using social media and pitfalls to watch out for.

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How to Choose the Best Call Center Software
By Mark Fairlie | November 11, 2025

Cloud-based call center software costs $20-$200+ per user monthly. Key features include call blending, CRM integration, IVR systems, and 24/7 support.

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Could IVR Systems Improve Your Customer Service?
By Sean Peek | November 10, 2025

Check out these ways interactive voice response systems can improve your business’s customer service and positively impact your brand.

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Text Message Marketing: Annoying, Brilliant or Both?
By Mark Fairlie | November 06, 2025

Forget WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. The way to reach more Americans on their cell phones is by the humble SMS text message.

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How to Provide an Honest and Ethical User Experience
By Sean Peek | November 04, 2025

When creating software and apps, businesses should strive for a user experience that doesn't exploit others. Here's how to keep ethics a priority.

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Salesforce vs. NetSuite: Which CRM Is Right for Your Business?
By Kaylyn McKenna | November 04, 2025

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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Pipedrive vs. Salesforce: Which CRM Is Right for Your Business?
By Tom Anziano | November 03, 2025

Pipedrive and Salesforce are top CRM platforms geared toward different business needs. We compared their features to help businesses see how the CRMs stack up.

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Why Responding to All Your Online Reviews Is Critical
By Jennifer Dublino | October 31, 2025

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 Do You Sustain and Grow Your Customer Relationships?
By Jennifer Dublino | October 30, 2025

The most important thing in sales and marketing is to attract and retain your most profitable business customers. Get tips and strategies.

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Twilio Messaging Review
By Tom Anziano | October 30, 2025

Twilio is a highly flexible text message marketing platform, making it ideal for small businesses that need a tool tailor-made for their needs.

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Thryv Review
By Tom Anziano | October 30, 2025

Thryv is a text message marketing platform especially well-suited to service-based businesses who want to focus on customer engagement.

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SlickText Review
By Tom Anziano | October 29, 2025

Our SlickText review covers the platform's useful engagement tools and exceptional usability, as well as its competitive pricing.

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ProTexting Review
By Max Freedman | October 29, 2025

Our ProTexting review covers the platform's exceptional usability, flexibility, and impressive slate of features.

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7 Strategies to Make Your Google Ads Campaign a Success
By Chad Brooks | October 29, 2025

Google Ads can help you improve traffic and find more qualified prospects and customers. Learn seven strategies to make your Google Ads campaign a success.

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Stay in the Know: How to Keep Up With Digital Marketing Trends
By Jennifer Dublino | October 28, 2025

Digital marketing is constantly changing, and it's important to keep up with the trends to stay ahead of the competition. Here's how to stay in the know.

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Mailchimp Review
By Adam Uzialko | October 27, 2025

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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Why Efficient Customer Service Is Better Than Friendly Customer Service
By Jamie Johnson | October 27, 2025

Greeting your customers with a smile is important, but efficiency matters even more. Learn how to provide efficient customer service.

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Small Business Blogging: 6 Reasons It Works and Tips for Execution
By Jennifer Post | October 27, 2025

Learn six reasons why you need to start a blog for your small business, and how to do it right.

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How to Increase In-store Sales With Online Marketing
By Sean Peek | October 27, 2025

Driving in-store traffic can be challenging. Since offline sales are highly influenced by online activity, try these digital marketing tactics.

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How to Repurpose Old Content to Boost Marketing Results
By Jennifer Dublino | October 23, 2025

Save time on content creation and get more results by repurposing existing content. Learn how to repurpose content, find new audiences and boost SEO.

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How to Choose the Right Digital Marketing Strategy for Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | October 23, 2025

Online marketing is crucial for business success. Learn how to assess your options and create an effective digital marketing strategy for your business.

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How to Create a Contest That Makes Your Brand Go Viral
By Sean Peek | October 22, 2025

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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Buyer Journey vs. Customer Journey: What’s the Difference?
By Skye Schooley | October 22, 2025

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

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EZ Texting Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | October 21, 2025

EZ Texting is an excellent service for executing text message marketing campaigns. Learn about the platform's tools, pricing and integrations.

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Make ‘Em Smile: What Drives Successful Customer Satisfaction?
By Sean Peek | October 16, 2025

What do consumers want in their experience with companies? This is how your business can ensure great customer service.

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How Much Does a Billboard Cost
By Adam Uzialko | October 15, 2025

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

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Advertising Techniques: A Guide to Advertising for Small Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | October 15, 2025

Learn how to advertise your brand with pay-per-click, social media ads, display ads and more.

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Make Money with Google AdSense: Everything to Know to Grow an Empire
By Sean Peek | October 15, 2025

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

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Email Retargeting Guide: How to Create Your Campaign
By Rachelle Gordon | October 14, 2025

Learn how your e-commerce business can use techniques like personalization to increase customer engagement and purchases.