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Sell With a Click: Easy Tips for Building Your First Ecommerce Website
By Samuel Edwards | September 21, 2015

Tips for choosing the right platform and hosting options, plus crafting an outline and site design. Start selling on your site now!

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Social Media Head-to-Head: How Do Twitter and Google+ Differ?
By Eric Enge | September 16, 2015

Smart marketing takes advantage of these social networks' similarities, and leverages their unique capabilities to get more engagement.

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Explained: The 5:3:2 Rule for Social Media
By Matt Byrom | September 15, 2015

When it comes to social sharing you need to get the balance right, and that's where the 5:3:2 rule comes into play. But what is 5:3:2?

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10 Things You Need to Stop Doing on Social Media
By Alesia Hsiao | September 14, 2015

Social media is an extremely effective marketing channel, but sometimes, it can be tempting to utilize gimmicky tactics. Stop the madness!

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How to Approach Social Media Influencers
By Andrew Lovasz | September 09, 2015

Although it may seem like it takes some effort, creating and building a relationship with social media influencers will pay dividends in the

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Leveraging The Power and Benefits of Social CRM
By Anthony Carranza | September 04, 2015

How to Maximize Your Brand and Efforts With Social Media Customers

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The Digital Shopping Experience: What Is Your Online Store Missing?
By Mark Rogers | September 03, 2015

Streamlining the online shopping experience is essential to the success of your shop and continued consumer satisfaction.

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Digital Marketing Advice for Startup Entrepreneurs, from Startup Entrepreneurs
By Derek Miller | September 01, 2015

Three successful entrepreneurs share their knowledge for startups wanting to invest in digital marketing.

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Top 10 Advertising Blogs You Must Follow Now
By Timothy Schmidt | September 01, 2015

Keep Up With the Trends by Following These Websites

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Domestic Partner Benefits in the Era of Marriage Equality
By business.com editorial staff | August 31, 2015

Now that same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states, businesses need to look again at the benefits they are extending to domestic partners.

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One Size Does Not Fit All: Which Social Media Platforms Should Your Business Be On?
By Seth Rand | August 24, 2015

With new social media platforms popping up every day, how do you decide which sites your company should have a presence on?

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Buyers and Sellers, Beware: Data Dangers of Ecommerce
By Geoffrey Grow | August 14, 2015

Mishandling or mistakenly verifying data can have serious consequences for the business and for the consumers.

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What is More Important: Building Your Business Brand or Personal Brand?
By Kim Tracy Prince | August 12, 2015

Which is more important, your personal brand, or your company’s? Short answer: it depends.

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Sales Compensation ROI: Not Just Your CFO's Calculation
By Carrie Ward & Rebecca Sandberg | August 11, 2015

It’s one of the most expensive line items for businesses every year, yet few executives understand the return on this investment.

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Photoshop Reigns Supreme: How the Software Has Maintained Market Dominance
By business.com editorial staff | August 11, 2015

In Celebration of Photoshop World Conference & Expo 2015