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HTTPS: The Easy Way to Implement SSL on a WordPress Blog

By Melody McKinnon on May 19, 2018 1 Comment Blogging, Canadian e-commerce, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), security

Google recently announced that the new release of their Chrome browser in July, 2018, will mark all HTTP sites as “not secure”. It’s also suspected that websites deemed “not secure” by Google will see a steady drop in rank.

Bring Visitors Back with WordPress Community Plugins ©

By Melody McKinnon on May 3, 2018 19 Comments Canadian business community, engagement, website development, website traffic, WordPress

We all like to think our website content and blog posts are riveting enough to keep visitors coming back for more. If you’re doing your job right, that may be working for you to a certain extent. However, since websites and blogs are built around niches, there is significant potential to addict people to your […]

B2B Blogging Guide: Best Practices ©

By Melody McKinnon on January 26, 2018 4 Comments analytics, Canadian Blogging, Canadian marketing, Content Marketing Canada

No matter what marketing benchmark data you look at, “content” always plays a leading part in a successful digital marketing strategy.

How to Use Content Marketing to Skyrocket Holiday Sales ©

By Melody McKinnon on December 1, 2017 6 Comments Canadian affiliate marketing, Canadian Blogging, Canadian Content Marketing, Canadian e-commerce, Canadian holiday marketing

The value of content marketing for both Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C) companies has been proven to a point of universal acceptance, yet it is still underutilized in Canadian eCommerce. Using content to its fullest extent and developing a working strategy is even more rare. The holiday season offers plenty of […]

7 Tips for Growing a Company Blog That Generates Results

By Melody McKinnon on November 27, 2017 No Comment Blogging, Canadian marketing

By Ian McClarty Do you have a company blog? If not, it is time to start one. Almost every successful business connects with their customers through content marketing, or blogging. It’s a new way of marketing that allows the customers to know you are out there, and it gives others an intimate look at the company.

WordPress Blog Plugins That Pay for Themselves (Many Times Over) ©

By Melody McKinnon on August 19, 2017 17 Comments Canadian Blog, Canadian Blogging, Canadian e-commerce, website development

One of the most important reasons Canadian businesses choose WordPress for their domain blog, is the many choices of quality plugins. Plugins can add a vast array of features to your blog, including those that facilitate monetization and overall business success. While there are many free WordPress plugins, it’s important to choose the ones you […]

10 Tips for Taking Product Photos That Sell Online ©

By Melody McKinnon on May 12, 2017 12 Comments Blogging, Canadian e-commerce, Canadian marketing, Canadian Retail, Sales

If you’re going to sell your products online, you will need good, clear photos. The quality of your product pictures reflects the quality of your product and the professional status of your company. If you’re selling in a marketplace or auction setting, the photograph has to be eye-catching and professional to get the click before […]

6 Crucial Rules for Creating Video Content that Engages Blog Readers

By Melody McKinnon on March 16, 2017 4 Comments Blogging, Canadian marketing

By David Hill Regardless of whether you’re running a personal blog, dabbling in eCommerce or starting to utilize content marketing, video is definitely something that you should consider including. Its impact is undeniable, and it has grown to become the most popular form of content on the internet – bar none.

By Melody McKinnon on October 15, 2016 6 Comments Canadian consumers, Canadian marketing, social media

Reaching Canadian Consumers Through Niche Bloggers ©

Bloggers can gain an impressive, loyal following on the social Web through excellent content, communication, and trust built through fellowship and familiarity. Their value to brands is in their influence over consumer purchasing, often in a very specific niche. A nod of approval from the right blogger can seriously increase sales, and having one as […]

How to Take Better Photos for Your Blog

By Melody McKinnon on September 1, 2016 1 Comment Blogging

By David Hill Considering how visual the Internet is nowadays, it is no surprise that most blogs use photos (or other images). Statistics show content that includes images performs better in every possible way, and tends to get more views as well as better conversion rates.