Who says nothing in life is free?

You’re a small business owner or marketing manager trying to keep ahead of competitors. However, Google ads are expensive and your marketing budget doesn’t stretch far. Fortunately, you can choose from a host of free marketing tools for small businesses. 

Canva

Canva makes branding images as simple as a drag and drop. Whetheryou choose to use your logo, social media handles, or a hashtag, what was once a time-consuming task will only take a few minutes. Canva’s transparency tool also means that branding your images can look sleek and non-invasive to the viewer.

 

Mailchimp

The main reason is because MailChimp has a great user-interface. It lets us send emails, manage subscribers, offer SUPERB tracking, set up autoresponders, create beautiful email templates, target subscribers, and split test our campaigns.

 

SurveyMonkey

Create, edit, and analyze surveys with your team. Use commenting to collect everyone’s feedback in one place, and share data to uncover actionable insights as a team. Doing an event? This can be a great way to gain feedback beforehand.

 

Hootsuite

Hootsuite is one of many tools referred to as a “Social Media Management System” or tool. It helps you keep track and manage your many social network channels. It can enable you to monitor what people are saying about your brand and help you respond instantly.

 

Google My Business

Google My Business gives you the power to attract and engage customers when they search for your business on Google. Your Business Profile gives you a presence on Google Search and Maps, allowing you to respond to Reviews, post photos of products or special offers, and add/edit your business details. Which free online tools are YOU using? Please leave them in the comments below!