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How to Build Brand Awareness Without Relying on Social Media
Lisa Oates Lisa Oates

How to Build Brand Awareness Without Relying on Social Media

Small businesses can grow visibility without relying on social media by showing up in their local community, forming partnerships with complementary businesses, building and engaging an email list, pursuing PR opportunities like podcasts or media features, activating word-of-mouth through referrals, and optimizing their website to attract and convert visitors. These strategies are timeless, practical, and put business owners back in control of their marketing.

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