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7 Highly Effective Ways to Build an Online Community for Your Business
By Max Freedman | September 08, 2020

For your business to fully succeed, you need to build a vibrant community that you can tap into for engagement.

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The 5 Best Sources of B2B Lead Prospects
By Max Freedman | September 01, 2020

Prospects are the members of your audience who engage enough with your brand that they are likely to become customers. They are critical to generating new business. Here's where to find B2B leads.

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Mastering the Digital Handshake: Adapt Your Sales Pitch to Virtual Meetings
By Dr. Cindy McGovern | August 31, 2020

Selling during a virtual meeting involves different skills and more preparation than an in-person meeting.

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5 Tips for Learning About Your Audience With Google Analytics
By Chris Christoff | August 28, 2020

Looking for a way to learn about your target audience? You can gain valuable insights on how people engage with your website with Google Analytics.

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5 Ways to Boost Landing Page Conversions
By Thomas Griffin | August 28, 2020

Get more from your landing page, regardless of your industry or what you want to offer to subscribers.

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Customers Own Their Data: If You Want To Use It, You Need To Ask for Permission
By Or Lenchner | August 21, 2020

Transparency and clarity must lead all data collection practices.

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How to Reach More Customers With Tripwire Marketing
By Chris Christoff | August 21, 2020

Tripwire marketing is a great way way to generate more sales, nurture leads and grow your business.

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PayPal Credit Card Processing: How to Accept Card Payments With PayPal
By Adam Uzialko | August 20, 2020

Accepting debit and credit card payments is easy with PayPal. Here's how to do it.

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5 Ways to Drive Better Results From Your Email Newsletter
By Liviu Tanase | August 17, 2020

Your email newsletter helps you connect with you audience, strengthen your brand and boost sales. Here's how to drive better results from the emails you send.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Mobile Marketing Strategy
By Syed Balkhi | August 17, 2020

As a business owner, you have to think about how you’re going to reach smartphone users and build an excellent experience that keeps them coming back for more.

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A Guide to Creating a Customer Journey Map for Your Brand
By Adam Uzialko | August 17, 2020

Building a customer journey compels you to understand how your customers engage with your brand and their experience toward making a purchase.

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7 Questions to Ask Before Connecting With Your Audience on Social Media.
By Rotem Gal | August 11, 2020

Before competing with other businesses on social media, ask yourself these questions to help you craft a brand voice that sells.

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What Marketers Need to Know About People's Social Media Patterns During the Pandemic
By Victor Snyder | August 10, 2020

Social media usage is both increasing and changing in the COVID-19 era. Here are some lessons and new best practices to embrace the trends.

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What Does a Great Customer Experience Look Like Now?
By David Fletcher | August 10, 2020

What are the changing dynamics of retail and escalating customer expectations due to the COVID-19 pandemic? How can online businesses stay competitive?

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4 Tips for Improving CRO with Content Marketing
By Chris Christoff | August 07, 2020

Conversion rate optimization, or CRO, is vital for growing your business. Learn how to use your content marketing strategy to improve your conversions.

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Automation Doesn't Mean Losing Personalization
By Clate Mask | August 06, 2020

One of the great challenges of automated systems is losing some interaction with your leads and customers. But automation, done correctly, doesn't mean losing a personalized touch with customers.

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A Customer Complains: How to Respond on a LARK
By Nick Bogacz | August 05, 2020

With shutdowns, limited openings, mask rules and more, the pandemic isn't consumer-friendly. Customer complaints are on the rise, but there's a system for dealing with a tough customer: LARK.

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11 Surprising and Helpful Statistics About Social Media Marketing
By Katherine Hunter-Blyden | August 05, 2020

Social media changes how people interact with brands. Here are some key statistics on trends in social media and how you can take advantage of them.

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Blogging to Build Customers: 4 Ways in Which Starting a Blog Can Win Customers
By Daglar Cizmeci | August 04, 2020

Blogging is one of the most effective and least intrusive ways of engaging with customers, building trust, and driving organic traffic. But where and how do you start?

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How SEO Can Help You Overcome the Impact of COVID-19
By Jared Atchison | August 04, 2020

Don't reduce your SEO and marketing activities during the current crisis. Learn how SEO will help you stay in the minds of your audience and help you thrive in the future.

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How Blog Content Can Grow Your Lead List
By Syed Balkhi | August 03, 2020

Your blog can be a good place to start growing your leads.

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12 Proven Ways to Increase Sales
By David Gargaro | August 03, 2020

Small businesses rely on growing their sales to drive revenue and support a healthy cash flow. These 12 proven ways to increase sales can help your small business grow.

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4 B2B Marketing Strategies for Explosive Growth
By Chris Christoff | July 29, 2020

B2B and B2C marketing have a lot in common, but also significant differences. Here are four B2B marketing strategies and how to use them to generate more sales and leads for your business.

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17 Helpful Tools to Improve Your Email Marketing Efforts
By Scott Gerber | July 27, 2020

These tools and strategies can make email marketing more efficient and less time-consuming.

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E-commerce UX: How to Gain a Competitive Edge
By Syed Balkhi | July 24, 2020

A great user experience is important on all businesses' websites, but it's crucial for e-commerce storefronts. Let's explore several ways you can improve your UX for a competitive edge.

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4 Powerful Business Metrics You Should Track for Success
By Chris Christoff | July 24, 2020

Do you want to use your metrics to make smarter business decisions? Let's look at four important metrics and how to use them to grow your business.

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How to Engage Your Email Subscribers More Efficiently
By Liviu Tanase | July 23, 2020

Want more people to read your emails? Here is how to engage your subscribers more efficiently and boost email marketing ROI.

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How to Take Control Over Your Customer Churn Rate
By Thomas Griffin | July 22, 2020

Do you have a hard time keeping customers interested after their initial purchase? If so, you may need help getting a handle on your churn rate.

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3 Ways Local Businesses Can Keep Their Audience Interested
By Jacob Maslow | July 17, 2020

Today, it is more important than ever for businesses to find ways to keep their audiences interested. Here are a few actionable tips.