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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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Guide to Email Marketing
By Kiely Kuligowski | December 10, 2025

Email is a crucial marketing channel for small businesses. Learn the basics of effective email marketing tactics and how to stay compliant with email laws.

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Tips to Improve Customer Service on Your E-commerce Site
By Max Freedman | December 10, 2025

When you sell online, it's essential to make customer service personable. Learn how to sell excellent service, not just a product.

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Create a Business Profile on LinkedIn: Complete Guide for 2026
By Mark Fairlie | November 20, 2025

Creating a business profile on LinkedIn is a great way to connect with partners and talent. Learn more about LinkedIn business profiles.

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Benchmark Email Marketing Review
By Tom Anziano | November 19, 2025

Benchmark Email offers drag-and-drop email marketing with 120+ templates and 24/7 support. Free plan includes 250 emails/month; Pro starts at $13.99/month.

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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.

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Get Camera Ready: Start Livestreaming on Social Media
By Jennifer Dublino | October 08, 2025

Livestreaming is video content in real time. Learn how to use livestreaming on social media platforms to connect with followers and boost sales.

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PR Nightmares: What You Can Learn From the Biggest Blunders
By Julie Thompson | September 30, 2025

Business owners can learn a lot from PR mistakes made by some of the biggest companies. Here are a few key public relations lessons.

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LinkedIn Networking Tips for Business Success
By Jennifer Dublino | September 12, 2025

LinkedIn is an excellent platform for professional networking. Learn tips for LinkedIn networking and why an active LinkedIn presence is crucial.

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Millennials’ Buying Behavior: Experiences Over Goods
By Jennifer Dublino | September 02, 2025

Learn millennial buying habits and financial realities, and see marketing strategies to connect with this influential demographic and earn their business.

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How Can a Bluetooth Beacon Integrate With Traditional Marketing?
By Jennifer Dublino | September 02, 2025

Bluetooth beacons are a marketing channel that helps you interact with consumers at specific locations. Learn how to use beacons in your marketing plan.

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16 Innovative Approaches to Improve Your PPC Strategy
By Jennifer Dublino | September 02, 2025

Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is an effective marketing strategy. Learn tips for improving your PPC plan and generating new customers for your business.

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Keep Your Customers Coming Back With a Recurring Revenue Sales Model
By Jennifer Dublino | August 27, 2025

Boost revenue with a recurring model — retain customers, ensure steady cash flow and scale your business.

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Why Owned Marketing Channels Beat Rented Social Media Platforms
By Natalie Hamingson | August 20, 2025

Email marketing is a powerful way for brands to connect with their audience. Here’s why investing in your owned marketing channels pays off.

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Instagram Marketing Strategies That Actually Work for Millennials
By Jennifer Dublino | August 20, 2025

Millennials frequently use Instagram for social media experiences with brands. Learn how to use Instagram to engage this demo and what mistakes to avoid.

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Instagram Best Practices to Grow Your Brand and Engagement
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 18, 2025

If you want to improve your business’s Instagram engagement and grow its following, try using these 15 tips and best practices.

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How to Set Up & Leverage Your Instagram Business Account
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 14, 2025

Do you need an Instagram business account? See how they differ from regular accounts and learn the pros and cons of managing an Instagram business account.