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StoryBrand home page

4 min read

A StoryBrand Home Page Success Story: Coordinated Business Systems

There’s nothing we love more here at WFM than a good client success story. Seriously — it’s better than that first morning cup of coffee. (And we...

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key factors affecting websites

10 min read

Key Factors Affecting Websites Today: A Three-Level Website Diagnostic Test

If your website feels like it should be doing more than it is … you’re probably right. But it’s also probably not your fault.

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creating offers people want

3 min read

Creating Offers People Want: 5 Tips To Improve Your Sales

If selling your product or service feels harder than it should, there’s a good chance the problem lies in one place: your offer.

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blogging in 2026

6 min read

Blogging in 2026: It’s Not Dead, but It Has Evolved

In 2026 — an age seemingly ruled by AI and fear of change — blogging remains as useful as ever. It’s not dead, but it has changed.

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automate your sales and marketing

3 min read

3 Things To Consider if You Want To Automate Your Sales and Marketing Efforts in 2026

When you run a business, you wear a lot of hats. In addition to doing the work your business is known for, you also need to follow up with leads,...

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automating the customer journey

9 min read

Automating the Customer Journey: An Interview With Wild Fig’s Kari Switala

Building a successful customer journey is vital for forming and maintaining strong customer relationships and business growth. And automation can...

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client appreciation ideas

6 min read

12 Fun and Festive Client Appreciation Ideas for the Holiday Season

Originally published in November 2022; Updated November 2025 🎶”It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”🎶 It’s the holiday season…the perfect time...

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loop marketing

5 min read

Introducing Loop Marketing: HubSpot’s Solution for Growth in the AI Era

Marketing has entered a new age—one shaped by artificial intelligence, real-time personalization, and continuous connection.

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key metrics to set email marketing goals

6 min read

Using Key Metrics To Set [and Reach!] Your Email Marketing Goals

How do you know if your email marketing is working? (And what does “working” actually mean?) If you’ve been asking yourself these questions, you’ve...

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hubspot inbound conference

7 min read

10 Key Takeaways From the 2025 HubSpot Inbound Conference

Last month, Kevin (my husband and Wild Fig’s Chief Propeller Head) and I attended the HubSpot Inbound conference in San Francisco…and came home with...

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choosing the right fractional marketing partner

5 min read

Choosing the Right Fractional Marketing Partner for Your Business

“Fractional marketing,” “fractional CMO,” “fractional marketing team”... if you’ve been paying attention to the marketing world even a little bit...

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fractional marketing client

3 min read

What We’ve Been Working On for Our Clients: Gemstar® Manufacturing

Welcome to a new series where we’ll share some of the work we’ve been doing for our clients recently. If you’ve ever wondered what on earth we do all...

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