NAVC Marketing Blog

The NAVC Blog

Marketing that
actually works.

Practical tips, real data, and honest takes on what's working in marketing for small businesses right now.

AllStrategySocial MediaInfluencer MarketingEmail MarketingSEOPaid Advertising
How to Beat the Algorithm in 2025: What Actually Works Right Now
Featured
Social Media

How to Beat the Algorithm in 2025: What Actually Works Right Now

The rules changed again. Here's what the data from 200+ brand accounts tells us about what's driving reach, engagement, and sales on Instagram and TikTok this year.

Sofia Delgado·May 8, 2025·6 min read
Read Article

Latest articles

5 articles
Why Micro-Influencers Outperform Celebrities for Small Brands
Influencer Marketing

Why Micro-Influencers Outperform Celebrities for Small Brands

Bigger isn't always better. We break down the data behind why a creator with 12,000 followers often drives more sales than one with 1.2 million — and how to find them.

Marcus Webb· Apr 24, 2025
5 min read
Read more
The Small Business Email Marketing Playbook: From Zero to 40% Open Rates
Email Marketing

The Small Business Email Marketing Playbook: From Zero to 40% Open Rates

Email is still the highest-ROI channel in marketing. Here's the exact framework we use to build lists, write sequences, and turn subscribers into buyers.

Jordan Rivera· Apr 10, 2025
8 min read
Read more
SEO in Plain English: A No-Jargon Guide for Small Business Owners
SEO

SEO in Plain English: A No-Jargon Guide for Small Business Owners

You don't need to understand Google's algorithm to rank. You need to understand your customer. Here's how to think about SEO in a way that actually leads to action.

Priya Nair· Mar 28, 2025
7 min read
Read more
How to Allocate Your Marketing Budget When You Have $1,000 a Month
Strategy

How to Allocate Your Marketing Budget When You Have $1,000 a Month

Tight budget, big ambitions. We've helped dozens of founders make the most of a lean marketing spend. Here's the allocation framework we recommend.

Jordan Rivera· Mar 14, 2025
5 min read
Read more
7 Paid Ad Mistakes That Are Burning Your Budget (And How to Fix Them)
Paid Advertising

7 Paid Ad Mistakes That Are Burning Your Budget (And How to Fix Them)

Most small business ad accounts we audit share the same handful of costly mistakes. Here's what to look for and how to fix each one before your next campaign.

Priya Nair· Feb 27, 2025
6 min read
Read more

Get the best posts
in your inbox.

Join 2,000+ small business owners who get our weekly marketing tips. No fluff, no spam — just actionable advice.

Unsubscribe any time. We respect your inbox.