Organic Search vs. Paid Search: Which is Better for Your Holiday Campaign?
It’s that time of year again. The Halloween decorations have come down, radio stations have begun playing Christmas songs. And your holiday campaign checklist is starting to resemble Santa’s Naughty or Nice list. Christmas is Coming At Bluetrain, we know how important it is for retail businesses to make the most of the holiday season.... Read More
Melanie AugerBeginners Guide: How to Create & Run Video Ad Campaigns on YouTube
In 2025, online advertising is more competitive than ever. The days of getting by with standard display or simple text ads are long gone—today’s consumers expect a lot more to catch their attention. Google’s advertising platform has stepped up with new formats like Performance Max Campaigns and Demand Gen. But even with all the shiny,... Read More
Andrei RusuUnderstanding Cookie Consent in Canada
Have you visited a website recently and encountered a pop-up banner asking if you accept or deny cookies? With the concern of data privacy continuing to grow for internet users, more often than not, you will experience these consent banners on most sites you are visiting. If you’re associated with a business that operates online,... Read More
Ally Wilson7 Important SEO Tactics for Home Builders
What’s the first step a prospective homeowner takes when they are ready to embark on the journey of building or finding their dream home? Typically, they head over to the internet to start their research. Because of this, a strong digital presence is crucial for a home builder’s SEO success. Whether it’s seeking out a... Read More
Terri CarlsonResponsive Search Ads: How They Drive Results Online
Responsive search ads are a form of advertising in Google Ads where headlines, descriptions, and layout are automatically selected to complement the user's context. Google Ads experiments with different combinations to present users with the most relevant content, tailored to their search queries. Read more.
Patrick ErikssonGA4- Save Your Universal Analytics Historical Data
By now, you’ve successfully migrated from Universal Analytics to GA4 and are getting comfortable with the new user interface and accustomed to the updated processes. As of July 1, 2023, standard Universal Analytics properties stopped processing new data, but accounts have remained open with access to all historical data. That’s where today’s reminder comes in.... Read More
Matthew BrownSEO and Content Marketing
Content marketing is an effective tool to craft helpful information that will be valuable to your audience. But it’s only truly helpful if your users are actually seeing it. SEO and content go hand in hand. By leveraging SEO best practices, you’ll be able to organically achieve maximum visibility while delivering relevant information. In this... Read More
Matthew BrownBluetrain 2023 Year in Review
It’s been another great year here at Bluetrain! From conquering challenges to reaching new milestones, we believe in celebrating our wins. Here’s a look back at where we’ve been and what we’ve accomplished over the past year that has made 2023 unforgettable. Google Premier Partner This year, we were thrilled to announce that we requalified... Read More
Ally WilsonSocial Shopping- How to Sell on Social Media
Looking to build your marketing strategy to amplify online sales? To thrive in the e-commerce space, a cross-channel approach is key to maximizing your organization’s potential. Social media has become one of the prime destinations for entertaining content and helpful information. But it’s also gaining popularity as an e-commerce platform. Is your brand set up... Read More
Melanie AugerSmall Business Week Canada: Unlocking Social Media Success
For Small Business Week Canada this year, we were asked to join in the festivities to help celebrate entrepreneurship and small businesses in our community. Our very own Social Media specialist, Merilyn Tuazon, had the honour of speaking at Strathcona County – Economic Development and Tourism’s 2023 Small Business Week Conference. Here’s an inside look... Read More
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