Nine10

What Nine10 does

Nine10 (nine10 Incorporated) is a privately held, full-service digital marketing and web agency headquartered in Grande Prairie, Alberta, serving primarily small businesses across Western Canada. The firm is co-led by CEO Ryan Blais (joined in 2012 via the acquisition of his social media consultancy GoSocial) and COO Marcus Vanstone (joined in 2022 after merging his imageDESIGN web development firm into Nine10). It markets itself as a one-stop shop for digital presence, with three core service pillars — Digital Marketing Management, Web (design, ecommerce, SEO, Google Ads), and Brand (strategy, logo, visual identity, Canva Brand Kits) — supplemented by Print/Graphic Design and a Training division.

Underlying technology is built primarily on third-party platforms: WordPress and Elementor for client-owned websites, WooCommerce for ecommerce, Canva for template-based brand kits, and Google's SEO/Ads stack. Customizable AI marketing tools (web chatbots, virtual receptionists, and content creators) were launched in 2025, alongside modular Digital Marketing Dashboards for lead management. The Training division, structured around a monthly Digital Marketing Bootcamp plus DMI-certified certifications and AI marketing courses, formalizes the firm's "Analyze, Build, Teach" methodology.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid mix: monthly recurring managed services (digital marketing, SEO, social), project-based work (web design, ecommerce builds, branding/logos, print), and fee-for-service professional training and certifications. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, anchored by free strategy calls, an Account Executive function, deep community involvement (Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures, Rotary), and a 50+ article content/SEO engine. The firm claims 1,000+ lifetime clients across Canada and operates with a small, named team of roughly 8 visible professionals supplemented by remote contractors.

Name

Nine10

Legal name

nine10 Incorporated

Website

https://nine10.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nine10 is a privately held Grande Prairie, Alberta-based digital marketing agency offering managed marketing, WordPress/Elementor web design, branding, print, and DMI-certified training to small businesses and non-profits across Western Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Marketing Services

NAICS

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418), Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Marketing Technology, AdTech & MarTech Services (BPAFAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Course Bundle Subscriptions & Learning Membership Marketplaces (EDAFAIAI)

Keywords

• Digital marketing services
• Web design and development
• Brand identity services
• SEO and paid ads management
• Digital marketing training

Headquarters

HQ city

Grande Prairie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Digital Marketing Services: Managed digital marketing services including SEO, social media management, Google Ads, and content marketing delivered through monthly structured packages with clear deliverables and custom reporting dashboards.
2. Web Design & Development: Custom website design, ecommerce websites (WooCommerce), and web hosting services, typically delivered as project-based engagements.
3. Branding Services: Brand strategy, logo design, visual brand identity, and brand kit services delivered as one-time projects or retainer engagements.
4. Digital Marketing Training: Certified training programs including Digital Marketing Institute certification, AI marketing courses, and monthly bootcamp training.
5. Print & Graphic Design: Print design services including business cards, presentation folders, signage, and booklets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nine10 is a full-service digital marketing agency that delivers managed digital marketing (SEO, Google Ads, social media, lead generation), custom WordPress/Elementor web design and WooCommerce ecommerce builds, branding services (logo design, visual brand identity, brand strategy, Canva brand kits), AI-augmented marketing tools (chatbots, virtual receptionists, content creators), print and graphic design, and a DMI-certified digital marketing training division (bootcamp, professional certification, advanced and leadership courses). Services are structured as monthly managed marketing retainers and project-based engagements following an Analyze-Build-Teach methodology.

Product overview

Nine10 is a full-service digital marketing and web agency serving primarily Alberta small businesses. The offering is structured as a unified service portfolio rather than a software platform, combining managed marketing services, custom web and brand development, and professional training programs. The core offering includes Digital Marketing Management (monthly managed services), Web Design (WordPress/Elementor), and Visual Brand Identity/Logo Design, supplemented by specialized services like Ecommerce (WooCommerce), SEO, Google Ads, Lead Generation, Social Media Marketing, AI Marketing, Print/Graphic Design, and Events/Webinars. A distinctive component is the training division offering Digital Marketing Training, a monthly Digital Marketing Bootcamp, AI Marketing Courses, DMI-certified professional programs, Advanced Courses, and Leadership Courses. The 3-Step Approach (Analyze, Build, Teach) unifies all services, emphasizing client education and empowerment alongside deliverable production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Marketing Management Managed monthly digital marketing services handling website updates, SEO monitoring, local search optimization, social media content planning, and Google Ads with campaign reporting. Structured as monthly packages with clear deliverables aligned to client goals and budgets.
• Web Design Mobile-first, SEO-ready custom website design built on WordPress and Elementor platforms. Sites are editable and owned outright by clients rather than rented, with focus on conversion and modern aesthetics.
• Ecommerce Websites Custom ecommerce website development using WooCommerce, optimized for sales with product listings and payment integration so clients can sell online with confidence.
• Visual Brand Identity Custom brand kits delivered through Canva templates, including logos, color palettes, brand guides, and design assets that enable consistent and confident brand presentation across all marketing channels.
• Logo Design Professional logo design services creating versatile, scalable logos for print, digital, and social platforms that reflect brand identity and values with a lasting first impression.
• Brand Strategy Strategic brand development services establishing brand foundations and long-term positioning, guiding clients through understanding their identity and growth direction.
• Canva Brand Kits Prebuilt templates, color palettes, and brand assets tailored to each business and delivered through Canva, enabling teams to stay on-brand without design expertise.
• SEO Services Search engine optimization strategies and managed services to grow online presence and reach wider audiences, including local search optimization.
• Google Ads Management Managed Google Advertising packages maximizing online presence through strategic ad placement and campaign optimization.
• Social Media Marketing Management of organic and paid social media including content calendars and Facebook/Instagram advertising to keep clients top of mind while focusing on their business.
• Lead Generation Lead generation campaigns combining strategy, design, conversion rate optimization, and reporting to drive qualified leads and maximize return on investment.
• AI Marketing Services Customizable AI solutions including web chatbots, virtual receptionists, and custom content creators. AI tools are positioned as enhancements to client marketing rather than replacements for human work.
• Digital Marketing Dashboards Modular and customizable Business App dashboards providing tools to support and streamline marketing activities and lead management with data visualization.
• Print and Graphic Design Graphic design services for business cards, presentation folders, signage, booklets, and other print materials, including full print production coordination.
• Events and Webinars Educational events and webinars tackling new technology and digital changes with a brand-first approach, providing hands-on learning opportunities for clients.
• Digital Marketing Training Comprehensive digital marketing education program including the monthly Digital Marketing Bootcamp, Certified Digital Marketing Professional credential, AI Marketing Courses, Advanced Digital Marketing Courses, Digital Marketing Short Courses, and Marketing Courses for Leaders, delivered with live support and globally recognized DMI curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• We have helped 1000+ clients in all over Canada.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Digital Marketing Institute (DMI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Nine10 became a DMI-certified training partner in 2022, offering globally recognized digital marketing certification programs. This partnership enables Nine10 to deliver professional training courses in AI marketing, digital marketing fundamentals, and advanced digital marketing strategies.
• imageDESIGNcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2021Nine10 merged with imageDESIGN in 2022 after Marcus Vanstone (owner of imageDESIGN) purchased the company in December 2021. The merger combined web development expertise with Nine10's digital marketing capabilities, forming the current integrated agency.
• Grande Prairie Chamber of CommercecoreOthersActive member and award recipient from the Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce. The company participates in Chamber events and initiatives, building local business community relationships.
• Community Futures Grande Prairie & RegionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for community initiatives and programs such as 'Ask the Expert' sessions providing complimentary business advisory services.
• WordPresscoreTechnology or IntegrationNine10 specializes in WordPress and Elementor platforms for website development, positioning as WordPress specialists for client projects.
• CanvacoreTechnology or IntegrationNine10 delivers brand kits through Canva templates and specializes in Canva Brand Kits services for clients, leveraging Canva's platform for client deliverable.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationNine10 is certified as Google SEO and Analytics Integration Experts, offering managed Google Advertising services and leveraging Google's platforms for client digital marketing campaigns.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• WebFX: Full-service digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, web design, and content marketing for SMB and mid-market clients. Comparable to Nine10 in service portfolio and SMB focus, but operates at significantly larger scale across North America rather than a single Canadian region.
• Disruptive Advertising: Digital marketing agency offering paid media, SEO, web design, and CRO for mid-market and enterprise clients. Overlaps with Nine10's core services (Google Ads, SEO, web design) but serves larger clients and has a US-centric footprint.
• Thrive Internet Marketing Agency: Full-service digital agency offering web design, SEO, social media, PPC, and content marketing. Comparable service portfolio to Nine10 but with multi-city US presence rather than a single regional headquarters.

Direct peers

• KlientBoost: Performance marketing agency focused on PPC, SEO, and conversion rate optimization for SaaS and SMB clients. Direct peer to Nine10's digital marketing management and Google Ads offerings with comparable subscription-style service packages.
• LYFE Marketing: Social media management and digital marketing agency targeting small and mid-sized businesses with monthly subscription packages. Directly comparable to Nine10's recurring Digital Marketing Management offering and SMB customer focus.
• Boostability: Digital marketing agency providing SEO, local search, social media, and PPC primarily for small businesses. Directly comparable customer segment and recurring-service model to Nine10's Alberta SMB focus.
• Coalition Technologies: Full-service digital agency offering web design/development (including WooCommerce), SEO, PPC, and branding. Closely comparable to Nine10's combined web design + digital marketing + branding service stack.
• Major Tom: Canadian full-service digital agency offering strategy, web development, SEO, paid media, and branding for mid-market clients. Closely comparable service portfolio to Nine10 with similar Canadian geographic context but larger client scale.

Others

• Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) Partner Network: Global certifying body whose training partner network (which Nine10 joined in 2022) competes in the same digital marketing education space. Comparable as a peer in Nine10's training division but operates as the certifying body rather than direct agency.

Regional players

• Yocale: Canadian SMB-focused web design and digital marketing services provider. Comparable to Nine10 in geographic focus (Canada) and SMB customer base, though concentrated in different provinces.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nine10-incorporated
• Instagraminstagram.com/nine10inc
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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