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How to market a small business when you're not sure where to begin

A practical starting point for local business owners who know they need marketing, but want a clearer plan before spending money.

Use these articles to think through your next campaign, website update, direct mail piece, or local marketing decision.

Marketing Strategy

Planning Guide Why most marketing projects stall before they launch. Most marketing projects do not stall because the idea is bad. They

Marketing Strategy

Strategy Guide Should you invest in a new website or more advertising? The average website converts just 2.9% of visitors. If yours

Marketing Strategy

Local Marketing Guide What should a small business spend on marketing? The short answer: 7–8% of gross revenue if you are trying

Marketing Strategy

Process Guide How we think through a marketing project. A simple look at how Suncoast Local Media approaches marketing decisions — from

Direct Mail

Direct Mail Guide Is direct mail still worth it in 2026? What the data says. Direct mail response rates are 36 times

Website Design

Website Guide What makes a local business website actually work? The average website converts 2.9% of visitors. Top performers convert 5–10%. The

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