Updated: June 28, 2009
Marketing your small business online requires finding the right tools to make the greatest impact. But there are so many out there – and more cropping up all the time. Finding which marketing tools to use can take weeks of research.
This small business marketing article shortlists the best of the best when it comes to online marketing tools. We have already researched and used most of them ourselves, so we can point out the strengths and why we recommend them. You’ll find listed free marketing tools as well as those that require investment.
Here’s a sampling of the 39 recommended online marketing tools for small businesses:
Press Releases
Marketwire offers traditional wire service distribution and exceptional online benefits at cost savings over PRNewswire and BusinessWire. We recommend PRLog for free press release distribution due to the long-lasting, high visibility of releases and great site features like dedicated press rooms.
Social Networking
Create a page on Facebook and think about MySpace, even though it’s no longer the center of focus for the media (a large percentage of this crowd may still be in your target market). LinkedIn is essential, now allowing you to create a profile for your business in addition to your own professional page.
Email Marketing
AWeber lets you start building your email marketing list for under $20/month. You get unlimited autoresponders and email blasts, where most providers only offer one or the other.
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