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The Best Affiliate Program Networks for Canadians ©

By Melody McKinnon on April 3, 2018 10 Comments Affiliate income, Canadian affiliate marketing, Canadian affiliate programs, Canadian web-based business

Finding the best affiliate program network in Canada is serious business that can have a major impact on your online income. There are so many networks, each with their own terms and conditions, and it’s common for individual affiliate programs to have their own rules on top of that. Some networks have a higher payout […]

10 Spring Cleaning Tips and Tools for your Website or Blog ©

By Melody McKinnon on March 21, 2018 5 Comments Canadian Blogging, Canadian e-commerce, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), website development

There isn’t a site online that couldn’t use a little dusting off and reorganization. Spring is a wonderful time to have a close look at yours and do some cleaning. You can start by visiting your website like you would if it belonged to someone else. Better yet, have a friend or two visit and […]

2018 Report: Canadian Social Media Use Statistics

By Melody McKinnon on March 1, 2018 2 Comments Canadian marketing, Canadian statistics, social media

Canadian marketers keep a close eye on who is using social media in Canada, as well as which platform they visit most. We’ve combined data from various sources to give you a broader picture of social media use in Canada. This information will allow you to make more informed decisions and better predict the outcome […]

Checklist: Choosing a Website Host for your Canadian Business ©

By Melody McKinnon on February 27, 2018 29 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian small business, Canadian web-based business, website development

I’ve been doing a lot of research into website hosting lately, as I prepare to move to a more robust, reliable host. In doing so, I have come up with a list of considerations involved with reviewing each hosting option (based on 20+ years of experience). I’ve expanded upon that here in the hopes of […]

Checklist: How to Start an Online Business in Canada ©

By Melody McKinnon on February 20, 2018 3 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian web-based business

The first thing you should know before you attempt to start an online business in Canada, is it takes WORK. Far too many people think the ease of launching a digital startup means success will come with little effort. Like any endeavor, the amount of work you are willing to put into it will be […]

Wholesale Drop Shipping for Canadian Online Sellers

By Melody McKinnon on January 23, 2017 66 Comments Canadian business opportunities, Canadian e-commerce, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian self employment, Canadian web-based business, drop shipping Canada, wholesale Canada

Drop shipping is a simple enough concept. You make arrangements with a wholesale supplier, manufacturer or distributor to sell their products direct online, as opposed to having an inventory of products in your physical location. You can offer these products on your own website, or via online auctions like eBay, or through a sellers’ market […]

Canadian Social Media Use and Online Brand Interaction (Statistics)

By Melody McKinnon on May 24, 2016 26 Comments Canadian consumers, Canadian marketing, Canadian statistics, social media

Canadians love using social media in 2016 and Facebook continues to be the social network they use most, a new survey from InsightsWest has determined. Facebook, YouTube and Instagram use is still growing at a healthy pace overall in Canada, while Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Tumblr and Reddit usage has slowed down a bit. A […]

By Melody McKinnon on March 9, 2013 11 Comments Canadian consumers, Canadian demographics, Canadian marketing, Canadian statistics, social media

ComScore has released it’s 2013 Digital Future in Focus statistics, including social media use in Canada by citizens and businesses. It’s packed with useful information for Canadians marketing online. We’re covering it in segments over the next week, enhanced by tips and guidance for how to utilize this information in 2013. This series begins with […]

By Melody McKinnon on January 5, 2013 7 Comments analytics, Canadian Mobile Marketing, Canadian statistics

Mobile Advertising Jumps by Over 75% in Canada {Statistics} ©

eMarketer reports that display and search mobile advertising is skyrocketing globally, with Canadian growth second only to the US. All statistics point to that being a very smart marketing move, with mobile usage at an all-time high in Canada. eMarketer also predicts that over 50% of Canadian mobile users will have SmartPhones by the end […]

By Melody McKinnon on November 1, 2012 6 Comments Canadian Business Finance, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian small business, Canadian statistics, home-based business Canada, work at home Canada

Starting a Canadian Small Business Costs Less Than You Think [Statistics] ©

Intuit Canada produces TurboTax and Quickbooks, Canada’s leading financial management and accounting software for small businesses and the self-employed. They’ve recently released the results of their Canadian entrepreneurship survey of 500 successful Canadian entrepreneurs, and we think you’ll be encouraged by what they found.