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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.

Latest in Marketing News: Advice, Tips and Resources

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Make Money with Google AdSense: Everything to Know to Grow an Empire
By Sean Peek | October 15, 2025

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

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Email Retargeting Guide: How to Create Your Campaign
By Rachelle Gordon | October 14, 2025

Learn how your e-commerce business can use techniques like personalization to increase customer engagement and purchases.

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How Email and SMS Work Together to Strengthen Brand Marketing
By Adam Uzialko | October 08, 2025

Email and SMS marketing complement each other well. Here’s how to use both for your small business.

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Get Camera Ready: Start Livestreaming on Social Media
By Jennifer Dublino | October 08, 2025

Livestreaming is video content in real time. Learn how to use livestreaming on social media platforms to connect with followers and boost sales.

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PR Nightmares: What You Can Learn From the Biggest Blunders
By Julie Thompson | September 30, 2025

Business owners can learn a lot from PR mistakes made by some of the biggest companies. Here are a few key public relations lessons.

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LinkedIn Networking Tips for Business Success
By Jennifer Dublino | September 12, 2025

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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Millennials’ Buying Behavior: Experiences Over Goods
By Jennifer Dublino | September 02, 2025

Learn millennial buying habits and financial realities, and see marketing strategies to connect with this influential demographic and earn their business.

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How Can a Bluetooth Beacon Integrate With Traditional Marketing?
By Jennifer Dublino | September 02, 2025

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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16 Innovative Approaches to Improve Your PPC Strategy
By Jennifer Dublino | September 02, 2025

Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is an effective marketing strategy. Learn tips for improving your PPC plan and generating new customers for your business.

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Keep Your Customers Coming Back With a Recurring Revenue Sales Model
By Jennifer Dublino | August 27, 2025

Boost revenue with a recurring model — retain customers, ensure steady cash flow and scale your business.

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Why Owned Marketing Channels Beat Rented Social Media Platforms
By Natalie Hamingson | August 20, 2025

Email marketing is a powerful way for brands to connect with their audience. Here’s why investing in your owned marketing channels pays off.

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Instagram Marketing Strategies That Actually Work for Millennials
By Jennifer Dublino | August 20, 2025

Millennials frequently use Instagram for social media experiences with brands. Learn how to use Instagram to engage this demo and what mistakes to avoid.

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Instagram Best Practices to Grow Your Brand and Engagement
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 18, 2025

If you want to improve your business’s Instagram engagement and grow its following, try using these 15 tips and best practices.

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How to Set Up & Leverage Your Instagram Business Account
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 14, 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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Keap CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | August 12, 2025

Keap CRM offers powerful automation with AI-powered workflows and drag-and-drop builders. Pricing starts at $249/month for 2 users and 1,500 contacts.

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Why Simple Marketing Automation is Better Than Complex Systems
By Natalie Hamingson | August 11, 2025

Looking for the right marketing automation platform for your business? Check out our detailed guide.

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SimpleTexting Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | August 08, 2025

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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HubSpot CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | August 01, 2025

HubSpot is a great CRM system for businesses seeking sales and marketing integration to drive revenue and manage funnels. Learn more about HubSpot CRM.

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Textedly Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | July 28, 2025

Textedly SMS marketing starts at $19/month with low per-message rates, text-to-pay features, review management, and omnichannel inboxes for businesses.

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The Truth Behind Stock Photos: What Works and What Doesn’t
By Jennifer Dublino | July 24, 2025

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 Use Video Content Marketing More Effectively
By Jennifer Dublino | July 24, 2025

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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Personal Branding Strategies: 8 Social Media Networks to Use for Self Branding
By Jennifer Dublino | July 24, 2025

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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13 Ways to Repurpose Your Blog Content for More Traffic
By Mark Fairlie | July 24, 2025

Turn blog posts into email newsletters, LinkedIn articles, social media graphics, videos, podcasts, and infographics to reach new audiences and boost SEO.

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Know Your Customers: How Different Generations Prefer to Pay
By Sean Peek | July 23, 2025

Each generation has unique payment preferences, from Gen Z’s mobile payments to boomers’ credit cards. Top POS systems support these preferences.

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Zendesk Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | July 23, 2025

Zendesk is a full-featured CRM with tools to optimize sales, marketing and customer service team performance. Learn about Zendesk's features and pricing.

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Keep It Simple Stupid: How Businesses Can Use the KISS Principle
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Learn how you can use the KISS principle in your business to improve relationships and make your team more creative at little cost.

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8 Marketing Challenges Only Nonprofits Understand
By Jennifer Dublino | July 17, 2025

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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User-Generated Content: More Than Customer Reviews
By Mark Fairlie | July 16, 2025

User-generated content boosts trust, engagement and conversions — turning customers into brand advocates and delivering cost-effective marketing results.

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Internet Advertising: How New Technology Is Impacting Online Advertising
By Stella Morrison | July 14, 2025

Learn how technology is changing and how adapting to it can help your marketing.

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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.