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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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Switching CRMs? 5 Tips to Make It a Hassle-Free Transition
By Alex Haimann | April 19, 2024

Need a new CRM? Here are four ways to get the best one.

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How to Make Your Website Mobile-Friendly
By Julie Thompson | April 19, 2024

Learn the importance of mobile-friendly websites and how to make sure your site functions well on mobile devices.

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Paid vs. Organic Social Media: How to Strike the Right Balance
By Skye Schooley | April 19, 2024

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

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Holiday Marketing: 5 Reasons Why Customer Loyalty Programs Are Essential 
By Sean Peek | April 18, 2024

Loyalty programs can help companies land new customers and nurture them into devoted brand advocates. Here are five reasons why such promotions work.

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Pipedrive Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | April 18, 2024

Pipedrive is a powerful CRM with exceptional sales automation features. Learn how Pipedrive can help you customize and streamline complex workflows.

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Email Etiquette: 10 Ways to Respect Your Customers’ Time
By Skye Schooley | April 18, 2024

Email is an effective tool for connecting with customers. However, it's crucial to be considerate and respectful. Learn 10 important email etiquette tips.

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What Is Lead Scoring?
By Julie Thompson | April 18, 2024

When you rank leads using lead scoring, you can better determine conversion point thresholds and increase sales efficiency. Learn how to score leads.

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How to Make Your CRM Your Company’s Most Flexible Tool
By Mark Fairlie | April 18, 2024

Learn how to choose and implement flexible CRM software for your small business and which systems might work best for your company.

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CRM Adoption, Market Size, and Usage
By Chad Brooks | April 18, 2024
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Zoho CRM Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | April 18, 2024

Zoho CRM is an intuitive platform with features that help businesses struggling with the challenges of expansion. Learn about Zoho's features and pricing.

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How Technology Is Changing Online Advertising
By Stella Morrison | April 15, 2024

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 | April 11, 2024

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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15 Retail Marketing Strategies to Better Market Your Store
By Sean Peek | April 11, 2024

Learn the 4 Ps of marketing and see top strategies and platforms for retailers.

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Zendesk Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2024

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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Instagram Best Posting Practices 2025
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 10, 2024

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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Get Camera Ready: Livestreaming Is the Future of Social Media
By Jennifer Dublino | April 10, 2024

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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14 Ways to Improve Your Local Marketing Strategy
By Stella Morrison | April 10, 2024

Learn how to target customers in your neighborhood and turn them into loyal clients.

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10 Tips for Choosing the Right Web Hosting Company
By Genia Stevens | April 10, 2024

Follow these tips to choose the right web host for your company website so that it's accessible and secure.

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Freshworks CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | April 10, 2024

Freshworks CRM is a comprehensive solution with extensive analytics tools and sales features. Learn why Freshworks is the best CRM for sales managers.

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Repeat Business: 7 Ways to Keep Your Customers Coming Back
By Sean Peek | April 10, 2024

Repeat business can improve cash flow and ROI, promote your brand and help you better target customers. Learn seven strategies for earning repeat business.

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PR Nightmares: What You Can Learn From the Biggest Blunders
By Julie Thompson | April 08, 2024

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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How Much Does Customer Service Training Cost?
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Customer service can make or break a company's success. Learn the costs and types of customer service training and how training can benefit your business.

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Features of Call Center Systems
By Sean Peek | April 04, 2024

Call center systems can improve customer service and sales calls. Learn their features and capabilities and how your business can incorporate call centers.

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Marketing Fail: 5 Customers Who Want to Destroy Your Business
By Andrew McDermott | April 02, 2024

Predatory customers are hurting your business. Learn the five types of toxic customers you may face and how to stop marketing to them.

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SMS Marketing vs. Mobile Marketing: Where, When and How to Use Them
By Jennifer Dublino | April 02, 2024

SMS marketing is text message marketing and mobile marketing refers to a multichannel digital marketing strategy. Learn how to use both marketing methods.

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How to Build Brand Advocacy in 6 Simple Steps
By Jennifer Dublino | March 25, 2024

Brand advocacy is when customers are so happy with your brand that they promote it. Learn how to encourage organic advocacy and find brand ambassadors.

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7 Reasons Every Entrepreneur Needs a Branded Email Address
By Sean Peek | March 14, 2024

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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10 Ways to Get Good Customer Reviews
By Skye Schooley | March 01, 2024

Online review platforms are the new Yellow Pages. Here's how to bring in more positive online reviews for your business.

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5 Ways to Increase Sales With Business Text Messages
By Elijah Masek-Kelly | February 14, 2024

Connecting to your audience via text messaging can help a business grow. Learn tips for texts that engage leads, reduce no-shows, qualify leads and more.

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10 Reasons Why Small Businesses Should Use Affiliate Marketing
By Adam Enfroy | February 14, 2024

Launching an affiliate marketing program isn't as daunting or costly as you might think. Learn how your small business can benefit from it.