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McDavid 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 Govindarajan

6 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 Smith

Top 5 Factors for Fostering Friendship at Work

Whenever I’m asked what I like most about working at Bluetrain, the answer is always pretty simple: my coworkers. It may sound corny, but I really like the people I work with, and it seems that I’m not alone. According to Officevibe, 70% of employees say that having friends at work is the most crucial...  Read More

Shree Govindarajan

$120K in Free Advertising for Non-Profits with Google Ad Grants

Updated: January 25, 2019 Get the scoop on Google Ad Grants and how you can secure $10,000 per month in free advertising money for your charity or non-profit. What is Google Ad Grants? Google Ad Grants is the non-profit version of Google Ads. Lots of people have heard of Google Ads, which is the advertising on...  Read More

Bryan Smith

Discover 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

Glenn Walker

“Nailed It!” How to Successfully Launch a Website

Here at Bluetrain, we’ve seen our fair share of site redesigns and redevelopments… And we know just how exciting (and exhausting) the process can be! From project kick-off to the design phase to finally uploading your brand new content, the site redesign process can be a long one, which is why clients are usually super...  Read More

Alyana Angus

5 Ways to Help Local Foodies Discover Your Edmonton Eatery

So you’ve created an amazing menu, with to-die-for food and a super unique atmosphere, but you’re still wondering how to help people discover your restaurant. Well, wonder no more! Follow these digital marketing tips to help people discover, visit, and applaud your local eatery. Create a Great Website Before you start doing any real marketing,...  Read More

Shannon Young

How to Visually Organize (a lot of) Content!

Taking on a design challenge can be both exciting and daunting; aesthetic options can feel overwhelming and endless, but the following guidelines will help you gain a firm grasp on how to create a well-designed and effective graphic. Tip#1: Use a grid Before you start designing, lay down a grid on your page. You will...  Read More

Genevieve Ongaro

The Evolution of Google My Business

Whenever we begin working with a client on their local search engine optimization strategy, we often get a lot of questions about the many Google products used to manage their local profile. And it’s perfectly understandable! To start, there’s Google+, Google Maps, Google My Business…but what is the difference between these products? After doing a...  Read More

Shauna Croome

How to Rank in Google: What Matters in 2015 (Study)

It’s been a busy year in search… Since last October we watched the break-up of Google Authorship, endured two Panda updates, battled Penguin 3.0 and survived “Mobilegeddon”—is your head spinning yet? Keeping track of these crazy algorithm changes can be a daunting task, but knowing which ones really matter when it comes to ranking in...  Read More

Aimee Beck

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