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Melody McKinnon
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🍁 Digital Marketing ◆ Content ◆ Online Business ◆ Author
I'm on CanadiansInternet.com, AllNaturalPetCare.com, CanadianFamily.net, CanadianDigitalMedia.com, etc.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodymckinnon/
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7 Recession Proof Online Businesses to Start From Home is available FREE on @Smashwords for a limited time!

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#HomeBusiness #Startup #OnlineBusiness
7 Recession Proof Online Businesses to Start From Home
7 Recession Proof Online BusinessesTo Start From Home offers expert guideance to help you choose, start, and run the business of your dreams! Almost 200 pages of easy reading, based on 25 years of onl...
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December 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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The volatility of all online traffic sources is one of the hazards of digital marketing.

🟢 Inbound Marketing: 7 Ways to Diversify Your Traffic Sources
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#InboundMarketing #DigitalMarketing #Website
Inbound Marketing: 7 Ways to Diversify Your Traffic Sources ⋆
When your traffic and leads come in from multiple sources, you have a backup plan to help you compensate if one stops working.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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AI-driven discovery, marketplace diversification, and social commerce acceleration are reshaping how consumers search, compare, and purchase products.

🖥️ Ecommerce in 2026: Experts Share 5 Multichannel Predictions
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#Ecommerce #Multichannel #AI
Ecommerce in 2026: Experts Share 5 Multichannel Predictions ⋆ Online Business Canada
2026 predictions reveal AI-driven discovery, marketplace diversification, and social commerce will transform how brands reach consumers.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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One of the first (& biggest) mistakes Canadians 🍁 make in online business, is choosing the wrong website host.

Checklist: Choose the Best Website Host for your Canadian Business
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#CanadianBusiness #CdnBiz #Canada
Checklist: Choose the Best Web Host for Your Canadian Business
An online business pioneer shares the top website hosts in Canada, and how to make a wise, legal choice for your Canadian business.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Online marketplaces can guide your product decisions & inspire ideas for new products, based on what’s currently trending at the consumer & wholesale level.

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#Products #ProductManagement #Marketplaces
7 Online Marketplaces for Profitable Product Ideas ⋆
Online marketplaces can be a rich source of profitable product ideas in Canada and beyond! Try these top sites...
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December 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Have you ever lost an affiliate commission you should have received credit for? How did you handle it?

❓❓ Why Didn’t I Get Paid For My Affiliate Sale?
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#AffiliateMarketing #OnlineBusiness #MakeMoneyOnline
Why Didn't I Get Paid For My Affiliate Sale? ⋆ Online Business Canada
If you aren't receiving credit for some affiliate sales or clicks, use these tips to find the reason and fix it fast.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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One of the biggest challenges a Virtual Assistant (VA) faces is the perpetual need to find new clients.

🗣️👥 12 Ways Successful Virtual Assistants Find New Clients:
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#VirtualAssistant #Clients #LeadGeneration
12 Ways Successful Virtual Assistants Find New Clients
One of the biggest challenges a VA faces is the perpetual need to find new clients. Learn how the top VAs bring them in!
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December 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Dog treats can be yummy, healthy and festive too!

🐶 Natural Dog Treat Recipe – Seasonal Seaweedies:
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#Dogs #PetFood #Recipe #NaturalPetCare
Homemade Natural Dog Treat Recipe - Seasonal Seaweedies
Dog treats can be yummy, healthy and festive too!
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December 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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If you're selling online, you need to accept payments online. Don't worry, it's easier than it looks.

🍁💳 Accepting Online Payments in Canada:
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#CanadianBusiness #Ecommerce #PaymentSolutions
Online Business 101: Accepting Online Payments in Canada
Everything you need to know to start accepting payments online in Canada, along with stats and security tips to better serve consumers.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Insider info on the best-selling products in Canada for online sellers, from perpetual performers to new niches.

🔥🍁 10 Hot Online Product Niches for Canadian Sellers in 2025
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#CanadianBusiness #Ecommerce #Niches
10 Hot Online Product Niches for Canadian Sellers in 2025
Insider reveals the hottest-selling products in Canada for online sellers. From perpetual performers to new niches!
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December 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Remember it? The magical anticipation that made Christmas Eve painfully long? 🎅

Helping kids through the torture of time can turn into Christmas traditions and create memories that you’ll all treasure.

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#ChristmasEve #ChristmasMagic
10 Ways for Kids to Pass the Time on Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve can pass maddeningly slow when you're a kid. Here are 10 ways to keep kids occupied & create merry memories on the big night!
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December 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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These studies suggest the story of dogs & their relationship with humans is older and more complex than once thought.

🐕🐩 Ancient Dogs of all Shapes & Sizes Roamed with Humans:
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#Dogs #Research #Evolution
Ancient Dogs of all Shapes and Sizes Roamed with Humans * All Natural Pet Care
Two new studies suggest the story of dogs and their relationship with humans is older and more complex than once thought.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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One of the most important things you can do to ensure the success of your online business, is to identify your ideal online customers (AKA Avatar, Persona or Target).

🔍🔎 How to Find Info for Your Online Customer Profile
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#OnlineSales #OnlineBusiness
How to Find Info for Your Online Customer Profile (Avatar/Persona) ⋆
Find out more about your ideal customer and learn how to use the info you gather to increase online sales & engagement.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Tired of shipping costs taking a bite out of your profit margin? You could cut them by more than half!

📦 12 Ways to Slash Shipping Costs for Canadian 🍁 Small Businesses:
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#SmallBusiness #CanadianBusiness #Shipping
12 Ways to Slash Shipping Costs for Canadian Small Businesses ⋆
You can save more than 50% of shipping costs with these tips and solutions! Whether you ship within Canada or globally...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Geoffrey Blanc, a recognized expert in email communications & GM of Cyberimpact, shares actionable tips & critical info to help Canadian organizations protect themselves and their subscribers.

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#EmailMarketing #CanadianBusiness #DataSovereignty
Canadian Organizations Need a More Responsible Way to Handle Email Communication ⋆ Online Business Canada
Learn how Canadian organizations can strengthen their email programs and align them with Canadian privacy standards to protect themselves.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Digital #content is in high demand & #freelancers are selling it as fast as they can produce it.

Writing
Podcasts
Webinar and video production/editing
Transcribing
Slideshows
Graphics design
Photography
Audio

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#MadeInCanada #Freelancing
How to Start a Freelance Digital Content Business in Canada
Digital content is in high demand! Start an online business with his BIG Canadian guide. Tips, resources, free tools, job sites...
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December 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Many online businesses can easily be started from home with little to no investment & minimal tech skills.

🏠🖥️ 7 Cheap & Easy Online Businesses to Start From Home
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#OnlineBusiness #HomeBusiness #EasyBusiness
7 Cheap and Easy Online Businesses to Start From Home ⋆
Online businesses can easily be started from home with little to no investment and minimal skills! Here are 7 lesser-known ideas to consider.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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It's an important decision but it doesn't have to be difficult...

🖥️🛒 Should I Host my Online Store or use an Ecommerce Platform?
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#Ecommerce #OnlineBusiness #OnlineRetail
Should I Host my Online Store or use an Ecommerce Platform?
We've weighed the ecommerce options so you can make an informed decision. Ensure your online store is perfect for you... and your customers!
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December 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Influencer marketing can put you in front of audiences you’ve never tried to reach before. With gift shoppers, it broadens your marketing strategy & positions your brand for growth.

🎁 5 Types of #InfluencerMarketing Promotions for Gift Shoppers
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5 Types of Influencer Marketing Promotions to Grab Gift Shoppers ⋆ Online Business Canada
These influencer promotions invariably outperform other marketing methods when the target is gift shoppers. + Finding & tracking influencers.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Support & learn from fellow Canadians to help build a stronger digital business & country.

🍁 Subscribe to the Online Business Canada Newsletter:

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#CanadianBusiness #MadeInCanada #ElbowsUp
Subscribe to the Online Business Canada Newsletter ⋆
Canadian online business & marketing tips, news & resources, delivered to your inbox every week!
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December 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Our gift guide features the most coveted presents for all of your favourite entrepreneurs, be it family, friends, colleagues or clients.

🎄 2025 Canadian Gift Guide for Online Entrepreneurs:
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#GiftGuide #CanadianBusiness #Entrepreneur #BuyCanadian
2025 Canadian Gift Guide for Online Entrepreneurs ⋆ Online Business Canada
We have the most coveted gifts for all of your favourite entrepreneurs, be it family, friends, colleagues or clients.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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No matter where you are in your digital transformation, there are ways to use the internet to increase your holiday sales.

🎀 8 Things to do Online to Make Holiday Season Sales Soar
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#HolidaySeason #BusinessTips #OnlineShopping
8 Things to do Online to Make Holiday Season Sales Soar ⋆
Proven ways for Canadian small businesses to take online sales to new levels for the holiday season and beyond.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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We’ve brought together an outstanding selection of gift ideas for pets and their parents for the 2025 holiday season!

💡 Perfect Pet Presents:
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#Pets #GiftGuide #HolidayGifts
Perfect Pet Presents 2025 * All Natural Pet Care
We've brought together an outstanding selection of gift ideas for pets and their parents for the 2025 holiday season!
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December 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Valuable content drives sales & generates leads, but what type of content is most profitable?

💵 The 7 Most Profitable Types of Blog Posts
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#Blogging #ContentWriting #OnlineBusiness
The 7 Most Profitable Types of Blog Posts ⋆ Online Business Canada
Insider reveals the most profitable types of blog posts! Give them a try to boost your own bottom line.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Learn how to handle returned products that have been drop-shipped through your online store:

☑️ Return policies
☑️ Canadian consumer rights
☑️ Fraud
☑️ Salvaging your relationship with the customer.

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#Dropshipping #Ecommerce #OnlineRetail
How Should Returns be Handled for Drop-Shipped Products?
Learn all about e-commerce return policies for drop-shipped products, when and how you should refund, and Canadian consumer laws.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM