A good marketing strategy runs like a well-oiled machine. Well, most of the time, that is. Marketing can be a sore point for many business owners, not just because it is so ever-changing and fast-paced, but also because it is so time-consuming. It can be really hard to keep up with.
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The good news is that there are a wealth of tools available to business owners and marketers to help make life easier, especially on the go. Here are 10 marketing apps that can help you save time and hassle.
1. Hootsuite (Social Media Management)
Hootsuite allows you to manage your social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more, all from the app.
2. HubSpot (Inbound Marketing and Lead Generation)
Analyze your data, connect with leads, and track your progress with the HubSpot app. Stay connected with your marketing wherever you are, and even publish social updates straight from your HubSpot account.
3. Gmail and Google apps for Business (Email + Docs online)
Gmail makes it easy to stay connected with everyone you need to, no matter where you are. You can access all of your accounts from one place, making email one less thing you need to worry about.
4. Basecamp (Project Management)
The Basecamp mobile app lets you do everything you can do on your computer, including switch between accounts. Access all your projects, start new ones, and search your entire account to quickly find what you need.
5. LinkedIn (Networking)
Keep in touch with industry news and find out what's going on with the most influential people and businesses in your field.
6. Twitter (Engagement)
Twitter is a great way to stay connected with your audience and engage on a right-now basis. See the latest marketing trends with hashtags and trending topics.
7. Instagram (Branding + Culture promotion)
Post photos and short videos about your business on this wildly popular platform.
8. Dropbox (File management and Sharing)
Keep files, photos and more handy in the cloud with Dropbox. This is a cloud-based storing and sharing app that can keep all your documents, etc. secure and accessible.
9. Nutshell (Social Media Surveillance)
Get a real time feed of your emails, activities, notes, and reminders, view and edit your account and contacts, and view and log activities associated with your leads.
10. CRM + Sidekick by HubSpot (Sales Enabling Tools)
See who opens your emails instantly, see when and how many times a person has opened your email, and when someone clicks on a link in an email. This is all anonymous so others won’t know you’re tracking your own emails and contacts.
Stay on top of your marketing activities with these apps. Keep all documents in one place and accessible, schedule posts on the go, communicate with your team and analyze data, all from the device you use the most.
