{"id":5026,"date":"2022-06-14T16:16:22","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T16:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/?p=5026"},"modified":"2022-10-01T16:38:51","modified_gmt":"2022-10-01T16:38:51","slug":"what-is-the-best-marketing-tool-for-a-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/what-is-the-best-marketing-tool-for-a-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Best Marketing Tool For a Small Business?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When choosing a marketing tool, small business owners should weigh the features and cost of each. While some marketing tools provide similar features, others provide unique tools. They should consider how well each marketing tool integrates with other business software, as well as ROI. While a growing audience will attract new customers, providing a high-quality customer experience will help businesses increase profit margins. A small business should look for marketing tools that combine multiple functions, such as email marketing, social media, and customer relationship management.<\/p>\n<p class=\"quill-block\">(Searching in<a href=\"https:\/\/montaglaw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u00a0Omaha SEO<\/a>, contact us today!)<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3370 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Depositphotos_35269969_XL-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Depositphotos_35269969_XL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Depositphotos_35269969_XL-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Depositphotos_35269969_XL-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Depositphotos_35269969_XL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Depositphotos_35269969_XL-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Depositphotos_35269969_XL-1900x1267.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Depositphotos_35269969_XL-513x342.jpg 513w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Depositphotos_35269969_XL-573x382.jpg 573w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Depositphotos_35269969_XL-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Depositphotos_35269969_XL-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a050a3698a0f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a050a3698a0f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/what-is-the-best-marketing-tool-for-a-small-business\/#SumoMe\" >SumoMe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/what-is-the-best-marketing-tool-for-a-small-business\/#Google_Analytics\" >Google Analytics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/what-is-the-best-marketing-tool-for-a-small-business\/#Hootsuite\" >Hootsuite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/what-is-the-best-marketing-tool-for-a-small-business\/#MailChimp\" >MailChimp<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/what-is-the-best-marketing-tool-for-a-small-business\/#Slack\" >Slack<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SumoMe\"><\/span>SumoMe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though it has several features that make it an ideal marketing tool for a small business, SumoMe is free to use. A free dashboard gives you access to five keywords and one lead generation tool. Sumo is easy to install on a website and requires no coding knowledge. Its ad network is made of over 17,000 Twitter users, so the free dashboard allows you to track the activity of one or two users at a time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Analytics\"><\/span>Google Analytics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a website, Google Analytics can provide you with the information you need to make informed marketing decisions. This free software allows you to measure traffic and identify how to improve your website. It also includes a campaign tracking feature that will help you measure the conversation you&#8217;re having with your customers. Without this information, you may end up making poor marketing decisions or overlooking important details. If you&#8217;re running a small business, Google Analytics is a must-have.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hootsuite\"><\/span>Hootsuite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best ways to stay connected with your customers is by listening to what they are talking about and adding value to the conversation. Hootsuite is an excellent tool for this, as it lets you track key terms and phrases across posts. You can use this information to find opportunities to help customers and gain new clients. Hootsuite also helps you find relevant content to re-tweet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MailChimp\"><\/span>MailChimp<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for an all-in-one marketing tool, Mailchimp is a great choice. The service includes features such as free domains, landing pages, and a website builder, as well as creative tools to make email design and sending a successful campaign a breeze. In addition, it allows you to automate marketing activities such as social media postings and email broadcasting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slack\"><\/span>Slack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Slack is an instant messaging platform that allows teams to communicate and collaborate in real-time. Instead of sending emails back and forth, users can communicate with each other in a private or public channel. These channels are arranged according to a theme, such as sales, customer support, or marketing. There are many features available, and different subscription plans provide different features. However, Slack can be intimidating for some employees, so it&#8217;s a good idea to take some time to explore the application&#8217;s features before diving in head first.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m28!1m12!1m3!1d24001.815437590096!2d-95.98854010020202!3d41.238614523779766!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e6!4m5!1s0x87938fac6bb026f1%3A0x6b495625085dbd29!2sGreyhound%3A%20Bus%20Station%2C%20Jackson%20Street%2C%20Omaha%2C%20Nebraska!3m2!1d41.2542572!2d-95.9374509!4m5!1s0x87938c3d0c92fcb1%3A0x98cf112f2e9fe028!2s5223%20Grover%20St%2C%20Omaha%2C%20NE%2068106!3m2!1d41.2266913!2d-95.99608579999999!5e0!3m2!1sfil!2sus!4v1652894575188!5m2!1sfil!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When choosing a marketing tool, small business owners should weigh the features and cost of each. 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