July 2010
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RT @icontactcorp Email, and the River That Runs Through It http://bit.ly/arnyjY
Email, and the River That Runs Through It →
Written By:
James C. Wong, iContact Communications Manager In October of 2009, Jessica E. Vascellaro if the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) wrote an article titled “Why Email No Longer Rules…” In her… …
June 2010
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Small Business Owners Need to Keep Hours in... →
Sometimes work can seem like it is controlling your life. That problem can be especially true for a small business owner, whose livelihood is directly tied to the success of the business. But USA…
Feedback is the Catalyst →
Every existing or emerging email marketing professional seeks to create the most effective email message they can. This is one of the core reasons why people use iContact. In the coming months,… …
The challenges of adding smartphones to a small... →
Smartphones can mean a big boost in mobile productivity for many companies. But PCWorld’s Tony Bradley says choosing the right solution can be difficult.
Much of the recent buzz has focused on…
The challenges of adding smartphones to a small... →
Smartphones can mean a big boost in mobile productivity for many companies. But PCWorld’s Tony Bradley says choosing the right solution can be difficult.
Much of the recent buzz has focused on…
Social media can be a valuable lead-generation... →
Companies are always looking to expand their existing sales to bring in new customers. New research shows that social media networks are a valuable tool, and businesses should move to take advantage…
Online overhaul can help small businesses land big... →
One of the first things prospective customers look at is a company’s website. But Helium.com contributor Natalia Jones says a poor web presence is almost as bad as having none at all, and could keep…
Social media can be a valuable lead-generation... →
Companies are always looking to expand their existing sales to bring in new customers. New research shows that social media networks are a valuable tool, and businesses should move to take advantage…
Entrepreneurship is Popular for the Young At Heart →
Though many young entrepreneurs gain attention and even celebrity status in today’s business culture, entrepreneurship isn’t necessarily a trait reserved for the younger generations. A recent…
JomSocial Partners and Integrates with iContact →
Written By:
Greg Hyer, iContact Marketing Manager
JomSocial is a Joomla community component created by Slashes & Dots Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based company. Launched in 2007, they have become a…
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Business Taxes vs. Individual Taxes →
Small business owners need to be aware of a number of differences between filing their own individual taxes and filing them as a self-employed business owner, according to Associated Press…
Partner Spotlight: Grasshopper →
Written By:
Gabe Casalett, Partnership Development Associate
Sound more professional and stay connected with Grasshopper, the Virtual Phone System designed for entrepreneurs. Grasshopper works…
Ask The Marketing Team: Simple HTML Email Layouts →
Written By:
John Free, Manager of Creative Services Brent from Burlington City, NJ asks:
How do I make my email blast look as good as yours with the shadow and the blue on the sides? …
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iContact and Flowtown Integration Brings the Social Web to Email Marketing - Internet Retailer http://shar.es/m81Tb
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iNews Video: Why Team Members Should Contribute To... →
Each month, the Marketing/Communications Team (MarCom), releases a video presentation at our monthly company luncheons. These videos always feature a randomly selected group of team members, who…
Environmental Audit of 2009 Operations →
iContact is proud to release its first Environmental Audit of Operations. This audit is one of many company initiatives underway to deepen our commitment to environmental sustainability, and a…
API Development Tools – RESTClient →
Every once in a while, an API developer asks us to review their code to find an issue. At iContact, we use an open source RESTClient (click here) to test API calls and help our customers solve…
Harnessing the Power of HTML (Part 2) →
This week we will finish our HTML newsletter. You can see part one here. For our first item, we will take the same h2 tag we used above, and add an anchor tag which is linked to the table of…
RT @InsideCarolina Davis Headed to Toronto http://bit.ly/c9oTlk
Is the ISP Postmaster Just Not That Into You? - ClickZ http://bit.ly/bP7hgt #EmailMarketing
RT @flowtown The 7 Secrets of Social Media Conversion / Flowtown (@flowtown) http://bit.ly/bPbaGc
The DNA Behind Email Addresses: Flowtown’s NEW Integration with iContact http://bit.ly/dofslg
Toolbar for Visibility into Performance →
Long ago when I started playing with Symfony, I fell in love the with the toolbar that shows up when you’re running your app in the “dev” environment. The toolbar allows you to see what’s going on…
The DNA Behind Email Addresses: Flowtown’s NEW... →
Almost everyone today has an email address. This address can be handed out to all types of connections – family members, business colleagues, perhaps a new introduction at a trade show. And on the…
Home Routers Not Fit for Small Business Use →
Most small business owners and entrepreneurs already know what a router does because they have one for their home internet connection. But according to SmallBusinessComputing.com, when purchasing…
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Forming a Website Should Be a Priority for Small... →
While the growth of the internet has helped many companies grow, many small businesses do not have a website. The Better Business Bureau recommends that all small businesses put themselves on the…
iContact and Flowtown Integration Brings the... →
Integration with iContact API Simplifies Email Segmentation Durham, NC and San Francisco, CA (June 16, 2010) – iContact, an industry leader in email marketing services for small and mid-sized…
Have you seen the new iContact.com ? We launched the completely redesigned site this week at www.iContact.com http://iContact.comwww.iContact.com http://iContact.com
Our DOUBLE SALE is Twice as Nice! →
iContact is offering 15% off if you upgrade your trial account to a full account by June 30th, PLUS 15% off any annual account subscription. That’s right. It’s a double sale. 15% AND 15% makes…
How Small Businesses Can Find the Right Temp... →
It’s not always possible for a small business owner to afford full-time employees, so temp agencies are a good option for hiring workers in the short term. Because the agency must match the needs…
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“The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson (via 808girlmedia)
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House Passes $30 Billion Fund to Help Small... →
The House passed a bill yesterday that would create a $30 billion fund to increase community bank lending to small businesses. The bill will be attached to another package that was sent to the Senate, which would give small businesses major tax breaks. “Our nation’s small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and the main drivers of private jobcreation,” President...
iContact Launches New Website →
We’ve been listening to our customers’ feedback, and we’ve redesigned our website to better inform and serve our customers. Visit the NEW iContact.com today!
Loyalty Programs Not Just for Big Business →
While large supermarkets and retail chains have used loyalty card programs for years, the increased availability of technology has enabled small businesses to take advantage of similar programs…
Issue 204 →
.net issue 204 is now on sale! Discover how to design for the iPad and make money from online ads Continues…
RT @brooksbell: #Click2010 was amazing. Awesome vibe and great marketing insights shared freely by everyone. Can’t wait to do it again!
Email Marketing Success for Nonprofit on DMNews http://bit.ly/dCIbHL #iContact
A Quick “How-To” Guide for iOS 4.0 →
With the recent introduction of the iContact iPhone application, we’re committed to staying up-to-date with iPhone updates and trends as they become available. iOS4, the latest version of the…
RT @icontactcorp Greatest Opportunity for Email Marketers Today http://bit.ly/99TfJt
Personal Credit Score Has Major Impact on Small... →
When small businesses start out, banks will look at their principal owners to determine their creditworthiness. According to Entrepreneur.com contributor Karin Price Mueller, that makes it…
Greatest Opportunity for Email Marketers Today →
Written By: James Wong, iContact Communications Manager In a world of highly integrated, yet segmented internet usage and behavior, today’s email marketers must be more in tune with their email…
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An Easy Way to Promote Corporate Responsibility... →
iContact has been great in promoting a work/life balance. Part of my life balance, and most of my health is maintained through road cycling/racing – at lunch, on the weekends and in the evenings….
iContact’s NEW Blog Highlighted by WooThemes! http://bit.ly/dmSRbG
RT @emarketer Online Ad Spend Bouncing Back After Tough Year - eMarketer http://bit.ly/atiLLF
Responding to User Feedback →
Written By: Jeff Wright, iContact Manager of User Experience iContact receives a lot of feedback from our users. Recently, we received some pointed feedback about the state of our message editor…