How To Do Awesome Blog Post Research (And Why It Matters)
With the rise of content marketing, the ability to quickly and accurately research new topics is at a premium. As an academic-turned-writer, sometimes I feel like it’s my superpower. Me, submitting blog posts. Image credit: justpo.st So today’s post has two parts. First, I’ll share why I think good fact-checking should be a priority... Read More
Lucy Erickson21 Questions with Avery, Bluetrain’s New Account Manager
This week on the blog, I sat down to play 21 Questions with Avery Johnson, Bluetrain’s newest team member and account manager. Learn about what inspired Avery to leave her cozy Alberta town and chase after her Jurassic dreams! DG: First question (an easy one): Where did you grow up? AJ: In a small town south... Read More
Diana GaviriaBluetrain Named as Finalist for Prestigious US Search Award
Bluetrain is honoured to be named as one of four finalists for the US Search Awards 2016 in the category Best Use of Search – Third Sector. What are the US Search Awards? The US Search Awards celebrate excellence in the search, PPC, and digital advertising industry. Each year, they receive hundreds of nominations from... Read More
Diana GaviriaBoost 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 Erickson3 Ways Google Analytics Can Help Your Business Get Results
When most people think about Google Analytics, the first reports that jump to mind are often basic metrics like: Visits (or sessions) Pageviews Bounce rate Visit duration Chances are you’re already tracking these indicators, but they aren’t telling you much. So which reports are actually going to generate valuable insights and results for your business?... Read More
Shannon YoungBluetrain Earns a Premier Google Partner Badge
Just when we thought we had left our Brownie and Boy Scout badge-wearing days behind us, Google has bestowed us with our very own Premier Google Partner Badge. They like us. They really like us! What does it mean? The Premier Google Partner badge highlights Bluetrain’s expertise and represents our team’s dedication to growth, excellence,... Read More
Alyce KominetskyBluetrain President Receives a 2016 Business in Edmonton Leaders Award
Bluetrain would like to congratulate Bryan Smith on his 2016 Business in Edmonton Leaders Award from Business in Edmonton Magazine! Recipients are chosen by an independent panel of judges based on business success, contribution to the community through philanthropic efforts and dedication to their industry. Bryan has built an innovative and successful company that has... Read More
Alyce KominetskyNovelty 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 KominetskyWhy 22% of Edmonton’s Population Simply Ignore Traditional Advertising
If you’re in marketing (or HR for that matter) you’ve likely been served a multitude of articles inviting you to learn more about the so-called “millennial mindset”. And while the “millennial” concept is a loose one at best (replace the word “millennial” with “young person” and you’ll notice that a lot of the same psychographic characteristics still... Read More
Diana Gaviria3 Common Misconceptions About Content
It’s no secret that good content boosts Google rankings, drives website traffic, and of course, makes users very happy. However, damaging misconceptions are holding some organizations back when it comes to creating great content. Aside from addressing what it really takes to create awesome content, today’s post contains a content lesson our team learned the... Read More
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