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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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Keep It Simple: Why Businesses Need to ‘KISS’ More and How to Do It
By Sean Peek | June 18, 2024

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

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Make ‘Em Smile: What Drives Successful Customer Satisfaction?
By Sean Peek | June 18, 2024

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

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User-Generated Content: More Than Customer Reviews
By Mark Fairlie | June 18, 2024

User-generated content (UGC) can help your brand engage customers and boost sales. Learn how to encourage UGC to increase trust, engagement and sales.

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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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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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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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Does Corporate Gift-Giving Produce The Desired Outcome?
By Ryan McGonagill | May 20, 2024
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Build Your List: How to Get People to Subscribe to Your Blog
By Jennifer Dublino | May 20, 2024

Getting people to subscribe to your blog moves them down the sales funnel toward becoming a customer. Learn how to increase your blog subscriber list.

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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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Using Coupons to Drive Engagement and Retention
By Julie Thompson | May 16, 2024

Your customers want custom offers. Here's how you can use technology to offer coupons that engage customers and boost your bottom line.

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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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Write Like a Pro: How AI Can Turbocharge Your Small Business Marketing
By Anthony Bratti | April 26, 2024

Learn practical ways small businesses can leverage AI to generate content for marketing purposes.

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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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Paid vs. Organic Social Media: How to Strike the Right Balance
By Skye Schooley | April 19, 2024

Find out the pros and cons of paid and organic social media marketing. Learn the right balance between both strategies.

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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.

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Email Etiquette: 10 Ways to Respect Your Customers’ Time
By Skye Schooley | April 18, 2024

Email is an effective tool for connecting with customers. However, it's crucial to be considerate and respectful. Learn 10 important email etiquette tips.