Madeline Foster

Does grief cloud your judgement? You betcha.

Two years ago, my life was settled, peaceful and secure. One critical mistake, a terrible car crash, and everything changed. When someone you love dies, you don’t really understand the trauma that grief causes. That is until you snap out of it and…

Choosing the wrong content provider can be a Buzz Killer!

Let’s Get to The Facts, Shall We? As a freelance consultant and “hands-on” search engine optimization (SEO) content marketer, one of the biggest obstacles I face is challenging business owners and enterprise project managers to re-think how they…

If a job offer sounds too good to be true; it is.

I was not going to share my experience with everyone for fear of being judged harshly. Anyone who knows me will say I do not shy away from the truth, regardless of how difficult it may be, and I want to stay true to myself. I have to share my…

Clickbait is not a good marketing tactic, here’s why.

To be a great marketer, you must think like the user. I have seen it happen a great deal (and I am pretty sure I have done this myself); a marketer gets a great idea, pitches it to the team and runs with the campaign only to realize that while it…

Online dating made me want to stay single

The best way that I can describe my journey into what I now consider the black pit hole of modern dating is to say that a few lonely nights got the better of me. Compared to most people I would consider myself to be quite reserved when it comes to…

Are Employment Agencies Working For or Against You?

As a marketer, I analyse everything that I do, this includes things that happen in my own personal life. I suppose in some ways it helps me to make sense of the world around me. In my recent quest to find a full-time job, a very disturbing pattern…

What about the indirect Covid-19 deaths no one talks about? Essential Workers.

May 21st of 2020 started off like any other day, with me waking up to a freshly brewed pot of coffee. It was a week after I celebrated my 55th birthday. My family bought me a laptop and I was parading it around the house preparing for an upcoming…

Remote working is a matter of safety for some.

I admit I am a bit old school when it comes to working at the office because I like the comradery and social aspects of it. It makes me feel as though I belong to something bigger than myself. Who doesn't enjoy a good coffee break or team lunch to…

6 Reasons I like to Use WordPress

With the simple introduction of a WordPress content management system or blog, you can take your digital marketing to a whole new level. This one small technique makes a huge difference because it is a cost-effective means in which to display your…

Is Your Freelance Business Built on Passion or Profit?

There is a moment in every consulting business that has a major turnaround point, I commonly referred to this as an “A-Ha” moment. Mine happened during an online freelance business training session. The host of the webinar could or would not answer…

How do you know if your boss likes you?

Have you ever had a situation happen to you or a coworker that makes the hair on your back stand up? Have you ever wanted to just stop and say to your manager or colleague, “Really George?” I am pretty certain that at some point in your career, you…

The Color Money online is Orange.

Let’s face it, the over-abundance of content related to how to make money online has made everyone numb. In fact, you are probably rolling your eyes right now at this very statement. I agree with you and for this reason, I am going to make this…

6 Essential Features of a good online service provider.

In the online world exists huge competition where countless businesses compete for user traffic, customer loyalty and user retention. If you want to play in this arena, you must be prepared to do battle. Like in any war, it is essential to have the…

My Resume

Madeline Foster 353 Rue des Érables Brownsburg-Chatham, Québec 450-613-2701 • fostermad45@live.ca • Skype @fostermad45 Summary Highly capable product manager with 20+ years of progressive experience, seeking to leverage proven leadership and strategy…

@SeoSam2011 Cover Letter

MADELINE FOSTER 353 RUE DES ERABLES, BROWNSBURG-CHATAM, QUEBEC J8G 2Y3H: 450-533-4433 | C: 450-613-2701 | fostermad45@live.ca Experienced Web and Digital Manager for Full Time Position Dear Hiring Executive, I strongly believe that I am a good fit…

Creating your own design concepts can save money.

Got a design in your head but you cannot make it happen? Not everyone can be a designer but you can create the concept. As a media consultant, I do not always make the perfect design. Sometimes, I have to outsource in order to get results. To save…

Montreal: It took 375 Years to Build and about 40 To Destroy it

Today marks Montreal’s 375th Birthday. Events, parties, and special celebrations are being planned around the city to showcase it to the world. On May 17, 1642, Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve brought French settlers here to establish a colony. At some…

Inbound Marketing is an S.O.B. of a Problem!

Frustrated with your marketing? You are not alone, I often need to remind myself that it can be an S.O.B of a problem. Once I stop laughing when I think about that, I can generally start focusing on what needs to be done in order to fix it. Set…

Creating a Voice For Your Brand Using The “DO IT” Principal.

A brand’s message to the world needs to be heard loud and clear in order for it to be effective. Potential customers and loyal followers are not only listening to the message itself, they are formulating an opinion of the brand based on the execution…

Are You a Victim of The Ultimate Marketing Scam?

Knowledge is Power in This Game Unless you want to lose. How do I hate “scammy” marketing practices? Let me count the ways! Marketing has been around for hundreds of years and while it may have moved online, “The game hasn’t changed, only the players…