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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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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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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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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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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.

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How to Create an Accessible E-Commerce Website
By Nathan Resnick | December 03, 2024

These ADA compliance tips can help you make your e-commerce website accessible for people with disabilities.

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How to Send an Email Blast (With Examples)
By Rachelle Gordon | December 03, 2024

Email blasts are a small but impactful way to reach a wide audience. Find out how to craft a successful e-blast in this guide.

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30 Essential Data Analytics Terms Every Marketer Should Know
By Mark Fairlie | November 27, 2024

Every marketer should understand these 30 commonly used data analytics terms so they can create meaningful sales and campaign reports.

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The Truth Behind Stock Photos: What Works and What Doesn’t
By Sean Peek | November 08, 2024

Stock photos can add graphics to your online content without producing the images yourself. Learn to find quality photos to create better brand messaging.

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How to Make Your Website GDPR-Compliant Quickly and Easily (and Why You Should Immediately)
By Julie Thompson | November 07, 2024

GDPR is a sweeping data privacy law that impacts any business collecting data on EU citizens. Make sure your business is ready with these easy steps.

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What Is Google Ads and Why Should You Use It?
By Max Freedman | November 06, 2024

Here are some of the benefits of using Google Ads in your digital marketing strategy.

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Automated Email Sequence Examples
By Marisa Sanfilippo | November 06, 2024

You can keep your customers more engaged by using automated email sequences, which looks at their actions and behaviors and helps you craft better campaigns.

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Snail Mail Will Rescue Your Digital Campaigns From Tech Uncertainty
By Mark Fairlie | November 04, 2024

Postal mail is a great way to improve responsiveness from your digital marketing campaigns. Find out why it performs so well, even among elusive Gen Zers.

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Things You Should Know Before Hiring a Call Center
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2024

If your business struggles with its volume of inbound calls, a call center service can help. Here's what you should consider before partnering with one.

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The Best Email Marketing Services and Survey Software of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2024

Here are our picks for the best email marketing services in 2025, including for small business, large business, free, low-cost, overall and survey software.

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How Email Personalization and Follow-Ups Can Boost Your Bottom Line
By Julie Thompson | October 23, 2024

Consumers want personalized shopping experiences. Here is how you can use email to increase customer loyalty and revenue.

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How Projection Mapping Is Changing the Ad World
By Sean Peek | October 22, 2024

Projection mapping can transform buildings into works of art and garner lots of attention. Here is how to use this marketing technique.

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How to Keep Customers on Your Site and Boost Sales
By Chris Christoff | October 21, 2024

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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The Best Website Builders and Design Services of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | October 17, 2024

Your website is an important part of your business. Learn about the best website builders and design services on the market today.

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Why You Should Advertise on Podcasts
By Jennifer Dublino | October 17, 2024

Podcast advertising can be a cost-effective marketing solution that earns listener trust. Learn why advertising on podcasts works and how to get started.