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Marketing Tools

Reaching your target audience is a lot easier when you use the right tools. Platforms like email marketing and text message marketing software make it easy to build contact lists, design content and analyze campaign results. Tools like website builders help you create a branded, user-friendly place where customers can learn more about your business and get in touch. In this hub, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the tools of the marketing trade.

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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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The 3 C’s of Effective Marketing
By Julie Thompson | January 21, 2025

Learn how these principles can improve your company's marketing and get marketing strategy tips from business experts.

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Text Message Laws Every Business Needs to Follow
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 15, 2025

Learn the laws governing text message marketing to avoid significant fines and legal issues in your SMS marketing campaigns.

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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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How to Create a Market Research Plan
By Max Freedman | January 15, 2025

Market research plans define an existing problem and/or outline an opportunity. From there, the marketing strategy is broken down task by task.

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Make More Sales With More E-commerce Payment Options
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 15, 2025

Completing a payment should be the easiest part of your customer's journey. Try to make it as fast and straightforward as possible for them.

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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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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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How Much Can a Bad Review Hurt Your Business?
By Jennifer Dublino | January 10, 2025

While businesses want positive reviews, a few bad ones may not always hurt you. Here is what you need to know about negative reviews.

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The Best Text Message Marketing Services of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | January 10, 2025

This guide explains how to choose a text message marketing service, as well as summaries and reviews of the best SMS marketing services of 2025.

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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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Your Reputation Is Your Reality: How to Strengthen Your Company’s Public Image
By Jamie Johnson | January 10, 2025

Your brand reputation is important to your customers. Learn tips guaranteed to keep your reputation untarnished.

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Instagram Business Accounts: Does Your Brand Need One?
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 10, 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.

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How to Create a Business Profile on LinkedIn
By Mark Fairlie | January 09, 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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HubSpot vs. monday CRM Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | January 09, 2025

HubSpot and monday Sales CRM can help your business handle leads, marketing, reporting and more. Learn how these top CRM software packages compare.

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Pipedrive vs. monday CRM
By Mark Fairlie | January 07, 2025

Pipedrive and monday sales CRM are full-featured customer relationship management platforms that can improve sales and marketing. Here's how they compare.

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Pipedrive vs. HubSpot Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | January 06, 2025

Pipedrive and Hubspot are user-friendly, full-featured CRM platforms for small businesses. Learn how their features, functionality and pricing compare.

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50 Free Websites to List Your Business
By Max Freedman | January 06, 2025

These 50 websites will allow you to list your business for free. Here's why you should use online directories and how you can do so effectively.

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Online Reputation Management and Why It Is Important
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 06, 2025

This guide describes online reputation management and how brands can use it to keep their public image positive.

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Back to Basics: Offline Marketing Tactics That Still Work in Today’s Digital World
By Max Freedman | January 02, 2025

Old-school advertising is still effective today. Here are nine offline marketing strategies that work in the digital world.

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Seeking Brand Advocates: How to Get Influencers to Market Your Product
By Jennifer Dublino | December 20, 2024

Influencer marketing can be an effective way to boost brand awareness and sales. Learn how to convince influencers to market your products the right way.

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12 Reasons to Use Instagram for Your Business
By Kiely Kuligowski | December 20, 2024

With over one billion active users, Instagram makes it easy to grow your business on social media.

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Why Influencer Marketing Should Focus on Relationships
By Shane Barker | December 19, 2024

Whether you are targeting small or large audience, the success in influencer marketing largely depends on the relationship.

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How to Network on LinkedIn Like a Pro
By Jennifer Dublino | December 17, 2024

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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8 Questions to Ask Before Connecting With Your Audience on Social Media
By Rotem Gal | December 16, 2024

Audiences want an authentic connection with the companies they patronize. Create a better brand on social media by considering these seven factors.

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How New-Age Social Media Marketing Is Changing and What You Need to Know
By Aaron Irmas | December 16, 2024

Social media marketing is effective for brands, but it's evolving rapidly. Learn how to leverage social media marketing today and identify future trends.

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Not All Businesses Need Influencers, Explains Business Influencer Jonathan Goodman (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | December 16, 2024

A Q&A with the author of The Obvious Choice

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The State of the B2B Sharing Economy
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | December 12, 2024

The sharing economy, also known as the peer-to-peer sharing economy, is a system where assets or services are shared between consumers.

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How to Write an Executive Summary for a Marketing Plan
By Max Freedman | December 12, 2024

Read our step-by-step guide and get professional advice for writing the executive summary of your marketing plan with tips from chief marketing officers.

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5 Tips to Market Research Like a Pro
By Mark Fairlie | December 11, 2024

A thriving business requires constant market research to appeal to customers. Here are tips and strategies to start doing market research like a pro.