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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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6 Ways Email Automation Can Elevate Your Customer Support
By Sean Peek | February 19, 2025

Use these strategies to automate your email communications without coming across as cold to your customers.

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What Is Channel Management?
By Jennifer Dublino | February 19, 2025

Channel management is finding the right marketing techniques and sales strategies to reach your target customers. Learn how channel management works.

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Are Chatbots AI? How to Differentiate Chatbots From Conversational AI
By Mark Fairlie | February 19, 2025

Chatbot technology is changing. Here is how businesses can use the tool to create a better customer experience on their websites and more.

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Best Facebook Marketing Strategies: The Latest Tips
By Jennifer Dublino | February 19, 2025

Facebook is the social network with the broadest audience. Make the most of your Facebook business advertising and marketing with these strategies.

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Just Say No: 10 Website Design Mistakes That Can Hurt Conversion
By Amanda Hoffman | February 19, 2025

When someone lands on your website, you have less than a second to make a conversion. Here are design elements that can hurt your business.

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Turn It Up: Aggressive Marketing Strategies for Startups in Any Industry
By Jennifer Dublino | February 19, 2025

If you've got a product ready to go, how do you market it so that you can sell as many as possible in a short time? Learn some strategies here.

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Salesforce vs. monday Comparison
By Sean Peek | February 19, 2025

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 Measure ROI for Digital Marketing Campaigns (and When You Shouldn’t)
By Adam Uzialko | February 18, 2025

Find out how to measure return on investment for digital marketing, when to do so and tips for optimizing your business’s marketing ROI.

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Email Design Guide (With Examples)
By Jennifer Dublino | February 13, 2025

Email is a critical marketing tool. Discover how to design your own in this complete guide that includes best practices and campaign examples.

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20 Ways to Build a Quality Email List
By Kiely Kuligowski | February 13, 2025

Your email list can make or break your email marketing campaign. Learn how to get quality subscribers and find great email marketing software.

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Campaigner Email Marketing Review and Pricing
By Nicole Fallon | February 10, 2025

Campaigner is email marketing software with all the features businesses need to create professional and effective email campaigns.

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Salesforce vs. Zendesk Sell Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | February 05, 2025

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 | February 05, 2025

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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HubSpot vs Zoho Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | February 04, 2025

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

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Make Your LinkedIn Comments Sound Human (Even If They Aren’t)
By Antonio Ferme | February 04, 2025

Our full Q&A with LinkedIn influencer Craig Davis

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How to Build a Successful SEO Strategy When You’re a Small Business
By Jennifer Dublino | February 04, 2025

Small businesses can build an SEO strategy to find new customers, boost website traffic, and build credibility. Learn tips for creating an SEO strategy.

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How to Keep Customers on Your Site and Boost Sales
By Chris Christoff | February 03, 2025

Your business can't expand without customer loyalty, so it's crucial to create a smooth, efficient user experience on your website.

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How to Create a Marketing Plan for Startups
By Skye Schooley | February 03, 2025

Startups can begin building their brand from day one with a solid marketing plan. Learn what to include in a marketing plan and how it can help you grow.

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What Is CTR in Email?
By Amanda Hoffman | January 30, 2025

Understanding metrics like the click-through rate (CTR) can improve your ability to create email marketing campaigns that reach your target audience.

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Why You Should Ditch No-Reply Emails
By Rachelle Gordon | January 30, 2025

Learn how to provide a better digital marketing experience for your customers that will encourage user engagement and retention.

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5 Steps to Engaging Your Audience on Social Media
By Rachelle Gordon | January 24, 2025

Engage social media audiences through consistent posting, authentic storytelling, responding to comments, using visual content and analyzing engagement metrics.

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Entrepreneurs Love These 18 Tools for Conducting Market Research
By Nicole Fallon | January 23, 2025

Top market research tools include Tableau, Google Trends, BuzzSumo, Semrush, and Quora. Learn which 18 platforms help entrepreneurs make data-driven decisions.

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How to Transform Your Static Site into a Responsive Website
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 21, 2025

As consumers prefer smartphones over desktop computers, your site must be mobile responsive. Here's how to make your static site look good on all devices.

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Email Pop-Up Benefits and Examples
By Rachelle Gordon | January 15, 2025

Email pop-up boxes can help grow your business. Learn more in this complete guide.

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Customer Delight: The New Standard in Customer Service
By Sean Peek | January 14, 2025

To delight a customer is to provide the unexpected. Here are seven key principles to providing a delightful customer service experience.

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What Are Email Open Rates?
By Jennifer Post | January 14, 2025

You should pay close attention to your email open rates. Here is how to calculate your open rate and improve it.

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A Guide to Creating a Customer Journey Map for Your Brand
By Adam Uzialko | January 14, 2025

Building a customer journey requires you to understand how your customers engage with your brand and what steps they take both before and after a purchase.

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Why Every Brand Should Have a YouTube Channel
By Ron Stefanski | January 10, 2025

YouTube can put your business in front of a global audience and build your brand. Learn why YouTube is necessary and how to succeed on the video platform.

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Salesforce CRM vs. Zoho CRM
By Mark Fairlie | January 10, 2025

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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How to Grow Your Email List
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 10, 2025

Your email list's quality is a critical element in your email marketing campaign's success. Learn 25 ways to grow an email list and what mistakes to avoid.