Why Online Reviews Are Essential to Your Business
Editor’s Note: This article was initially published in May 2019 and updated in February 2023. In a time when people don’t buy products or book a service without first reading reviews, it’s crucial to seek out these testimonials from your customers and know how to manage and use them to your advantage! Why Reviews Are... Read More
Matthew BrownBluetrain and Canada Learning Code Announce Partnership
Working Together to Drive Diversity in Canada’s Digital Landscape Bluetrain is proud to announce its 3-year Champion Level partnership with Canada Learning Code, the country’s leading national charity champion of digital literacy education. Like Bluetrain, Canada Learning Code values diversity, inclusion, and helping people excel by strengthening their digital skills. We’re working to ensure people... Read More
Ally WilsonLet’s Talk Social Trends
If you’re a social media manager, you’ve probably been curious about the trends in social media for 2023. So, let’s talk about Social Trends! We recently attended the SocialNext Digital Marketing Insights conference and are here to share some key takeaways. Keep reading; they may be different than you might think! Top 6 Trends to Follow... Read More
Chelsey GilfillanWhy Bluetrain Gets A Holiday Break
A lot is going on this time of year between work and personal life. Taking a break to rest and recharge is essential. That’s why at Bluetrain, we close our office between Christmas and New Years annually, and have done so for 16 years (this year returning Jan. 3). This allows us to enjoy some... Read More
Chelsey GilfillanOnline Advertising: Start Planning and Creating Holiday Ads Now
The holidays will be here before you know it, so now is the time to start planning and creating holiday ads. It may seem a little early, but having extra time helps produce high-quality and compelling online ads that will attract customers and encourage sales during the holiday season. Why Are Holiday Advertising Campaigns Important?... Read More
Ciprian RusuAI – the role we see it playing in SEO in the future (Now too)
Search engine optimization (SEO) helps your website rank in search engine results pages so customers more easily find you and your products or services. The world of SEO is constantly changing, and artificial intelligence (AI) plays a more prominent and significant role in SEO. Here’s a look at AI’s role in SEO and the part... Read More
Jen SipariHow to Do Always-On Marketing
Marketing is crucial to growing brand awareness, engaging with potential customers, and building customer loyalty. As customers increasingly expect a personalized experience with brands, always-on marketing is becoming an especially fashionable way for brands to create the best customer experience possible. Read on as we discuss the always-on approach to marketing and how you can... Read More
Alex DugasRanking in Google: What Matters Most in 2022
Ranking in Google’s search results is key to getting your content in front of your target audience. However, keeping track of algorithm changes can be very challenging, and knowing which Google ranking factors really matter can be even harder. How many ranking factors does Google have? Well, lots, but don’t let this overwhelm you –... Read More
Alex DugasSocial Trends: How to Rebrand Your Social Media Accounts
How to Change or Update Social Accounts When You Have Launched a Rebrand. Is it time for a refresh of your brand? There are many reasons for wanting to change things up, whether it’s keeping up with current trends, to better reflect your current business or responding to customer feedback — whatever your reason, rebranding... Read More
Chelsey GilfillanResponsive Search Ads are Replacing Expanded Text Ads
After June 30th, You Won’t Be Able to Update Expanded Text Ads One thing that is constant is change, especially at Google! Starting June 30th, 2022, you will no longer be able to create or edit Expanded Text ads. Google’s move to sunset Expanded Text Ads is part of their push for automation with Responsive... Read More
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