Visibility has become an almost insurmountable challenge on today’s crowded internet. Even if you ‘pay to play,’ it’s becoming much more difficult (and expensive) to be seen on social media networks and search engines. These digital marketing spaces are ripe for disruption and poised for evolution, which may include specialty search engines and niche social […]
Canadian businesses are finally embracing the internet as a sales and marketing tool. One of the first things that may come as a surprise in the digital world, are the differences between online and offline shoppers. That naturally extends to the profiles of their ideal customers.
Victoria Day (FĂȘte de la Reine) is officially celebrated in Canada as the birthday of our sovereign (initially, in celebration of Queen Victoria’s birthday). It falls on the last Monday before May 25th. While we do have a large number of royal fans in this country, more often than not they’re celebrating the federal holiday […]
SAN MATEO, Calif. and NEW YORK, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Rakuten International and impact.com today announced a strategic alliance to modernize the affiliate and performance marketing ecosystem.
About This Column This monthly column on Online Business Canada is intended to inspire action. You know digital transformation is critical to growing your business, but there are so many moving parts and so much to learn! Itâs easier to navigate if someone points you in the right direction so you can take the first […]
We’re all looking for the most profitable affiliate programs to promote on our websites and blogs. However, there’s very little sense in promoting any affiliate program that won’t convert into sales, no matter how much they’re offering.
Your Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) is a critical part of calculating profit. You must track, monitor, test and optimize it, constantly tweaking it as you go. If you’re looking for investors, it’s an important number they’ll all ask for. Most of today’s CAC is based on online advertising. Luckily, the digital world comes with a […]
Last year, 61.7 percent of Canadians celebrated Easter, spending an average of almost $60/person. Sixty percent of Canadian consumers spent their Easter budget on food, candy, and eating out, while 19 percent bought toys.
Many Canadian marketers underestimate the amount of gold that comes from St. Patrick’s Day enthusiasts in Canada. A large number of us have Irish roots and a lot of the rest are happy to join the celebrations.
When you advertise for affiliates, your reputation can ride on theirs and vice versa. It’s important to be confident in their ability to serve your ideal customer with integrity and reliability. Their products or services should be exceptional. But how do you vet them?
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