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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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10 Reasons Brands Should Use Text Message Marketing
By Skye Schooley | August 14, 2024

Text message marketing is an easy way to boost your digital marketing efforts. Learn why and how you should use it.

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4 Benefits of Using Social Media to Grow Your Small Business
By Jennifer Dublino | August 14, 2024

Every business can benefit from social media, no matter its size or industry. Learn four benefits of using social media and pitfalls to watch out for.

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Could IVR Systems Improve Your Marketing Company?
By Sean Peek | August 12, 2024

Check out these ways interactive voice response systems can improve your business’s customer service and positively impact your brand.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 12, 2024

Social media has changed marketing. Learn how to create a social media marketing strategy, what to avoid, and how to ensure successful social media campaigns.

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Graphic Design Trends and Predictions for the Industry’s Future
By Sean Peek | August 07, 2024

Lexie Lu, web designer and UX strategist, shares her insight on graphic design trends.

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5 Ways Video Can Make Your Content Marketing Strategy More Effective
By Jennifer Dublino | July 30, 2024

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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Tips to Improve Your Social Media Presence
By Jennifer Dublino | July 30, 2024

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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No Need for Reinvention: 15 Ways to Repurpose Your Blog Content for More Traffic
By Mark Fairlie | July 25, 2024

Refreshing and repurposing blog posts can improve your site ranking, create more value, and attract new audiences. Learn how to repurpose your blog content.

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Are Stock Photos Still Worth Using in 2025?
By Jennifer Dublino | July 25, 2024

The stock images companies use are often not very good. Take advantage of alternatives to help your content perform better.

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How to Repurpose Old Content to Boost Marketing Results
By Jennifer Dublino | July 24, 2024

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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11 Social Media Networks to Use for Personal Branding
By Jennifer Dublino | July 23, 2024

Personal branding can help you in your current business and in the future. Start building your personal brand with these 11 social media platforms.

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How Can Beacons Integrate With Traditional Marketing?
By Jennifer Dublino | July 23, 2024

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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7 Strategies to Make Your Google Ads Campaign a Success
By Chad Brooks | July 22, 2024

Google Ads can help you improve traffic and find more qualified prospects and customers. Learn seven strategies to make your Google Ads campaign a success.

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Yes, Your Small Business Needs an ‘About’ Page
By Jennifer Dublino | July 05, 2024

Your website's About page is a marketing powerhouse that helps visitors get to know your brand. Learn best practices for creating an effective About page.

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Why Small Businesses Need a Social Media Presence
By Sean Peek | July 02, 2024

A social media presence is necessary for all brands today, but especially important for small businesses. Here is why.

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How to Choose the Right Digital Marketing Strategy for Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | July 01, 2024

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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The Face of Your Brand: Product Label Design Tips to Help You Attract Customers
By Julie Thompson | June 26, 2024

Product packaging, including the materials used and the color palette, can give you a competitive edge. Follow these strategies to attract customers.

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How to Increase In-store Sales With Online Marketing
By Sean Peek | June 20, 2024

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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User-Generated Content: More Than Customer Reviews
By Mark Fairlie | June 18, 2024

User-generated content (UGC) can help your brand engage customers and boost sales. Learn how to encourage UGC to increase trust, engagement and sales.

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5 Marketing Challenges Only Nonprofits Understand
By Jennifer Dublino | June 05, 2024

Marketing for a nonprofit is very different from corporate marketing. Here are some common nonprofit marketing challenges and how to overcome them.

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Salesforce vs. Zendesk Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | May 29, 2024

The right CRM system can generate more leads, drive sales and improve customer service. Here's how two top CRM solutions, Salesforce and Zendesk, compare.

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Salesforce vs Pipedrive Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | May 29, 2024

Salesforce and Pipedrive are two of the leading CRM platforms for small businesses. See our comparison of pricing, features and more.

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Salesforce vs. monday Comparison
By Sean Peek | May 29, 2024

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

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HubSpot vs Zoho Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | May 23, 2024

See a comparison of the HubSpot and Zoho CRMs when it comes to pricing, features, integrations and more.

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Podium Text Message Marketing Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 17, 2024

Podium is an online reputation management service that allows you to acquire and manage customer reviews from one robust platform.

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EZ Texting Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 17, 2024

EZ Texting is an excellent service to help you control your text message marketing campaigns. Its many tools and resources are easy to find and use in the software's dashboard.

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Textedly Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 17, 2024

Textedly offers text messages services with features like scheduled messages, mass group texting, built-in link sharing and automatic text replies. Pricing varies depending on the package you select....

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Textline Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 17, 2024

Textline offers robust communication and security features. Learn why it's our choice for the best text message marketing service for large businesses.

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SimpleTexting Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 13, 2024

SimpleTexting is a straightforward SMS service that connects you to your customers. It offers helpful tools, an easy-to-use dashboard and flexible plans.

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How to Grow an AdSense Empire
By Sean Peek | May 06, 2024

Google's AdSense program allows individuals and businesses to display Google ads on their websites. Learn how to make money from Google AdSense.