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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.

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How Will Blockchain Impact Digital Marketing?
By Mark Fairlie | December 19, 2026
There are lots of interesting blockchain developments in digital marketing, but no one's made a big breakthrough – at least, not yet.
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By Mark Fairlie | September 04, 2026
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By Jennifer Dublino | September 04, 2026
Keeping your existing customers keeps costs down while helping your company grow. Learn how to make customers happy enough to keep doing business with you.
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How Email Personalization and Follow-Ups Can Boost Your Bottom Line
By Julie Thompson | September 04, 2026
Consumers want personalized shopping experiences. Here is how you can use email to increase customer loyalty and revenue.
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Automated Email Sequence Examples
By Marisa Sanfilippo | September 04, 2026
Automated email sequences drive efficiency and sales. Explore five powerful examples, from onboarding to cart abandonment, to engage your audience.
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Back to Basics: Offline Marketing Tactics That Still Work in Today’s Digital World
By Max Freedman | September 04, 2026
Old-school advertising is still effective today. Here are nine offline marketing strategies that work in the digital world.
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By Amanda Hoffman | September 04, 2026
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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How to Use Video Content Marketing More Effectively
By Jennifer Dublino | September 04, 2026
Video can boost your marketing strategy and increase leads, user engagement and sales. Learn how to incorporate video into your marketing strategy.
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SlickText Review
By Tom Anziano | September 04, 2026
Our SlickText review covers the platform's useful engagement tools and exceptional usability, as well as its competitive pricing.
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SimpleTexting Review and Pricing
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Textedly Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | September 04, 2026
Our Textedly review explores this text messaging service's easy-to-use texting tools, pricing, AI features, payments, review management and more. See why it's our top pick for simple texting needs.
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Product quality builds customer trust, drives repeat business, and boosts profitability. High-quality products reduce complaints and increase loyalty.
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Business success can depend on its customer service. A well-trained rep resolves issues quickly to keep clients happy. Learn about training costs and options.
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13 Ways to Repurpose Your Blog Content for More Traffic
By Mark Fairlie | September 02, 2026
Repurpose your blog content to get more traffic and reach new audiences. Learn 13 practical ways to reuse posts across email, social media and more.
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By Genia Stevens | September 02, 2026
Follow these tips to choose the right web host for your company website so that it's accessible and secure.
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How to Increase In-store Sales With Online Marketing
By Sean Peek | August 31, 2026
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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EZ Texting Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | August 31, 2026
EZ Texting is our choice for the best text message marketing service for ease of use. See our 2026 review of its pricing, features, AI tools, automation, integrations and customer support.
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By Jennifer Dublino | August 21, 2026
Discover how Bluetooth beacons help businesses drive sales through location-based marketing, from retail and restaurants to gyms and healthcare, plus key privacy tips.
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Freshworks CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | August 18, 2026
Freshsales CRM combines AI-powered insights, sales automation, forecasting and omnichannel communication tools to help sales managers improve visibility, streamline workflows and keep deals moving....
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CRM Switch: 5 Tips for CRM Change Management
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Switching from one CRM system to another is tricky. Read our guide on how to find the best CRM software, including tips to make the transition process easy.
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By Jamie Johnson | August 18, 2026
A good way to increase sales and spend less marketing dollars is to reengage past clients, who already trust you. Use these five tips to boost your business.
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Email Analytics: Metrics You Should Be Tracking
By Nicole Fallon | August 18, 2026
Tracking email analytics is important since it can improve your email marketing campaigns and increase engagement and conversion. Read this guide to learn more.
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Salesforce CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | August 13, 2026
Salesforce CRM is a powerful, customizable customer relationship management platform. See our full review for features, pricing and limitations.
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Understanding Customer Emotions and Addressing Them in Your Sales Strategy
By Sean Peek | August 06, 2026
Emotion is the driving force in today’s buying process. Learn how to tap the feelings that drive customers’ buying decisions.