What Your Digital Marketing Agency Needs From You
So, you found a great award-winning digital marketing agency you think would be a good fit for your company. You have done your research and looked at their past work and testimonials. But, before you jump headlong into a project, consider these five points to make sure your partnership with your chosen agency is a... Read More
Jodie WorobecBoost Fundraising Results With This One Simple Action
Before beginning freelance writing, I worked as a fundraiser for the University of Oxford, so when asked to write a post that would help Canadian nonprofits maximize their online success, I jumped at the chance. Digital marketing is a growing part of fundraising campaigns, and we’ve already talked about ways that charities can market themselves... Read More
Lucy EricksonNovelty Biases: Why “Shiny and New” Wins out over “Tested and True”
Have you ever wondered why people are perpetually drawn to the latest and greatest products? Whether it’s the latest model of a hot car, a recently updated iPhone, or even a new pair of shoes, it seems that “shiny and new” always wins out over “tested and true”. According to research out of Belgium, our... Read More
Alyce KominetskyXML Sitemaps vs. HTML Sitemaps: What’s the Difference?
Every website has two types of users: The humans: and the machines: Web crawlers (also known as spiders, bots or automatic indexers) use XML Sitemaps to create search engine indexes. Human users use HTML Sitemaps to navigate websites. Does your website need both types of Sitemaps? Let’s find out! What is an XML Sitemap? When... Read More
Glenn Walker3 Ways You Can Market Your Charity Online for Free!
If you work for a nonprofit organization you are probably already very good at producing amazing work with minimal resources and no budget. We at Bluetrain salute you, and we want to help. Since 2004, the number of individuals giving to charity has increased by 100% in Alberta. To take advantage of this promising trend,... Read More
Diana GaviriaI, RankBrain: How Artificial Intelligence is Improving Google Search
Google recently declared RankBrain the 3rd most important ranking signal contributing to search. Since we know there are over 200 signals, this got a lot of people’s attention. But what exactly is RankBrain and how does it affect search results? We’ve learned a lot since RankBrain was first announced in October 2015, and I hope... Read More
Glenn WalkerCould 2016 be the Right Year for Canadian Businesses to Expand Abroad?
As we settle into 2016, many companies will be reviewing strategic plans and thinking about sales targets for the year ahead. In order to boost revenue, you might choose to focus strategically on existing markets (as I discussed in this post) or to expand and discover new opportunities. The purpose of this post is to... Read More
Bryan SmithMcDavid versus Eichel: Who Scores More Online?
If you’re a hockey fan there’s no doubt you’ve found yourself in a debate at some point in the last year about two of the most celebrated stars the NHL has seen in years: Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel. Most of the comparisons between these two players, naturally, are about their abilities on the ice—who... Read More
Shree Govindarajan6 Considerations for Marketing to Apprehensive Albertans in 2016
With the recession predicted to last through late 2016, Alberta businesses continue to face tough decisions when it comes to marketing. So, how can you tweak your strategy to ensure that your organization not only survives this difficult time, but comes out of the recession stronger than ever? Race ahead of your competition, get to... Read More
Bryan SmithDiscover What’s Actually Happening on Your Website with these 4 Google Analytics Tips for Business
Do you have marketing campaigns running but aren’t sure whether they’re working or not? Fact is, if your Google Analytics isn’t properly set up, you’re likely making decisions based on incomplete information. In my role as Director of Digital Marketing, setting up robust Google Analytics programs always ranks high on my list when working with... Read More
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