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About the Author
Kelly Main
Kelly Main is a staff writer at Fit Small Business specializing in marketing. Before joining the team, she worked as an analyst at firms like Lincoln Financial Securities. She has also founded a number of successful startups, including OpenOnion under the Google Tech Entrepreneurs Program, which was later acquired under the name Whisper. She holds an MS in International Marketing from Edinburgh Napier University.
In her spare time, she can be found exploring foreign lands, climbing mountains (and then jumping off them), flying helicopters, and working on educational projects that help break the cycle of poverty.
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The Best and Worst States for Credit Scores 2019
Most consumers know that a good credit score is critical to buying anything of value, from relatively affordable mobile phone plans to seven-figure homes. However, the key to securing that good credit may extend beyond the reduction of debt and the increase in equity. It may be affected by where you live. Indeed, a recent…
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Yelp for Business Owners: The Ultimate Guide 2019
Yelp is a review site where users share opinions and ratings of local businesses across the U.S. Businesses manage their own profiles on Yelp; this includes adding business information, answering comments, and advertising. With more than 130 million monthly users, Yelp offers businesses a valuable means to increase brand awareness and generate new customers. While…
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Facebook Advertising Cost by Industry 2019
Facebook ads have an average cost-per-click (CPC) of $1.86 and cost-per-thousand-views (CPM) of $11.20, which varies based on factors from ad quality to competition. While the average small business advertising on Facebook spends around $1,000–$2,000 per month, there is no minimum monthly ad spend, making Facebook affordable for most businesses. It doesn’t matter how much…
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Direct Mail Marketing: The Ultimate Guide for 2019
Direct mail marketing campaigns deliver physical advertising materials to the mailboxes of targeted customers. It’s more affordable than magazine ads, and generally enjoys higher response rates than email. It’s best for businesses with a mailing list looking to promote a new product or service, an event, or seasonal offering. The success of direct mail campaigns…
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Top 12 Most Surprising Platforms for Business Networking 2019
Need to build your professional network? Scrap the old-school networking platforms like LinkedIn and go with something far more avant-garde—like a hookup app. Apps like Hinge and Tinder aren’t exactly synonymous with career advancement, but with approximately 34 million Americans using dating or social networking apps, there are bound to be some in the mix…
How to Get a Free Facebook Ad Coupon & Avoid Scams in 2019
Facebook ad coupons provide free credits that businesses can redeem for use on its social advertising platform. It’s a great way for those new to Facebook advertising to try the platform without a financial investment. Free Facebook ad coupons are not easy to find, but can be acquired through Facebook promotions, events, and partnerships. Before…
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How Much Does WordPress Cost: Hosting, Themes, Plugins & More
WordPress is the world’s largest, open-source content management system (CMS) used to build websites. It’s free to use, but there are costs associated with site building, including web hosting ($3 to $25/month), and optional premium themes ($29-$49) and plugins ($19-$100 or more). Overall, total WordPress website costs range from $0 to $500 or more. Before…
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How to Make a One-page Website in 5 Steps [+ Examples]
A one-page website provides all of the standard information of a website on a single webpage. They’re best for those looking to showcase business information quickly and concisely in an easily navigable format. To build your own, register for web hosting, pick a domain name, choose and customize a one-page theme, and publish your site….
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Website Design Inspiration: 25 Top Sites 2019
Website design is critical to business success; it serves as a first impression for new customers and encourages user engagement, resulting in sales. However, it can be difficult to design a site well; to help, we scoured the internet for website examples to inspire you as you build your own professional, user-friendly business website. For…
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Best Businesses to Start With Less Than $500
Let’s be honest: Who doesn’t dream of running a business, calling all the shots, and raking in the profits? Fortunately, the affordability of digital tools is making it cheaper—and easier—than ever for entrepreneurs to start a profitable business. Anyone can start a website for a few dollars, and readily available marketing, communications, and graphic design…
How to Make a Forum Website in 8 Simple Steps
Forum websites are online communities created by businesses that allow users to submit questions/comments and respond to other users, similar to a bulletin board. To build a forum website, secure web hosting, create a website, install a forum plugin, add topics, and launch your forum website. This can lead to increased customer engagement. Without reliable…
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