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Digital Marketing

Digital spaces have become increasingly important for reaching potential customers, and digital marketing helps you take advantage of today's online environment. Whether capturing organic traffic with your social media profiles and website, driving paid clicks through advertising and affiliate marketing, or generating brand awareness through earned media online, there are plenty of ways digital marketing can help you grow your business.

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How to Create a Contest That Makes Your Brand Go Viral
By Sean Peek | July 23, 2025

Contests can create excitement and engagement for your brand, and help find new customers. Learn how you can run a successful promotion.

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Reddit Marketing: A Full Guide
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | July 15, 2025

Discover the benefits and best practices for marketing and advertising your business on Reddit.

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Brand Videos: How Much Do They Really Cost?
By Matt Byrom | July 14, 2025

Video content can help small businesses expand their reach and increase engagement. Here's how much it costs to make a brand video.

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Emojis at Work: Should You Use Emojis in Business Communications?
By Sean Peek | July 11, 2025

Here’s how emojis add emotion to conversations, creating richer and more meaningful conversations by clarifying the tone of the written conversation.

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How to Boost Online Awareness of Your Brand
By Natalie Hamingson | July 03, 2025

Without effective brand awareness, your business will get buried by the competition. Here's how to make your business stand out online.

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What Are TikTok Alternatives for My Business?
By Jennifer Dublino | June 26, 2025

TikTok was banned in the U.S. in late 2024, leaving Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Triller as top alternatives for short-form video content.

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Is Social Media Marketing Still Worth It?
By Jennifer Dublino | June 17, 2025

More followers don’t always translate into sales, so is social media marketing still important for businesses? Here is why you should make the effort.

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How to Improve Your Social Media Presence
By Jennifer Dublino | June 10, 2025

Social media marketing is an effective and affordable way to connect with your target market. Follow these tips to strengthen your social media presence.

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The Survival Guide to the Decline of Facebook’s Organic Reach
By Jolina Landicho | May 21, 2025

: Facebook has seen an organic reach drop recently. Learn about Facebook's algorithm changes, what it means for marketers and how to improve your reach.

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How to Engage Your Email Subscribers More Efficiently
By Amanda Hoffman | May 19, 2025

Email marketing has a high ROI when done right. Learn how to engage your email subscribers to boost sales and increase marketing campaign effectiveness.

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Business Domain Names: Everything You Need to Know
By Mark Fairlie | May 16, 2025

Choosing the right domain name for your business significantly impacts your branding efforts. Here's how to choose the one for your business.

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7 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Customer Service
By David Gargaro | May 16, 2025

Businesses use texting to support customer service strategies and boost customer satisfaction. Learn seven ways to use text messages for customer service.

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8 Tips to Become a Better Brand Storyteller
By Jennifer Post | May 15, 2025

Your customers seek entertainment and telling them a good story can create deeper connections, boost sales and drive company growth.

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Email Marketing Best Practices: How to Avoid Creating an Annoying Campaign
By Andrew Martins | May 14, 2025

Email marketing campaigns can do more harm than good. Learn 10 best practices for email marketing to ensure effectiveness and better customer responses.

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Paid vs. Organic Social Media: How to Strike the Right Balance
By Skye Schooley | May 14, 2025

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

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How New-Age Social Media Marketing Is Changing and What You Need to Know in 2025
By Aaron Irmas | April 11, 2025

Social media marketing is shifting to niche platforms, short-form video, influencer partnerships and AI tools — demanding agility and authenticity from brands.

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Why Every Business Should Be Using Multiple Social Media Accounts
By Julie Thompson | April 04, 2025

Successful companies use multiple social media platforms to stay competitive. Here's why you shouldn’t rely only on Facebook and X (Twitter).

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10 Reasons Every Entrepreneur Needs a Branded Email Address
By Sean Peek | April 02, 2025

Don't use personal or generic email addresses for your startup. Learn why you need a branded email address for your business communications.

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8 Ways to Track Trends on Social Media
By Tom Anziano | March 25, 2025

When you understand social media trends, you can adjust your business’ marketing strategy and boost your success. Here is what you should know.

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MMS vs. SMS: Which is Best for Text Message Marketing?
By Mark Fairlie | March 20, 2025

SMS and MMS are two different ways to send text messages. Learn how to choose the right one for your small business’s marketing campaign.

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The 5:3:2 Rule for Social Media Explained
By Jennifer Dublino | March 12, 2025

Social followers don't always want a hard sell, but you must accomplish business goals. Learn what to post and how much of each content type is optimal.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Advertising on Pinterest
By Jennifer Dublino | March 11, 2025

There are compelling reasons to advertise on Pinterest. Learn about promoted pins, idea pins, try-on-product pins, collection ads and more. 

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Everything You Need to Know About Email Marketing Campaigns
By Sean Peek | March 05, 2025

Learn how to create email marketing campaigns that get subscribers’ attention through several strategies like provocative subject lines and images.

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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.