Saltmedia

What Saltmedia does

Saltmedia is a privately held, founder-owned Canadian full-stack digital marketing agency headquartered in Grande Prairie, Alberta, founded in 2010 by Angie Saltman, a Métis woman. The company offers an integrated service stack covering custom website design and development (WordPress, Joomla, WooCommerce, Shopify), graphic design and branding, SEO and digital marketing (PPC, social media, email), SEO-optimized writing and storytelling, and consulting. A distinguishing technical and operational asset is the company's own private cloud data center in Edmonton, Alberta (Treaty 8 territory) with a disaster recovery replication site in Grande Prairie, operated in partnership with IT Horizons, providing Canadian data sovereignty hosting with WHM/cPanel management, daily backups, hourly offsite replication, and CloudFlare CDN.

The company's go-to-market is consultative and relationship-driven: prospects complete an online form or call, receive a free consultation, participate in a discovery meeting, and then receive a custom project plan and quote. Pricing is project-based with multi-year contracts and is not publicly disclosed. Distribution channels include direct sales, federal government procurement as a registered Indigenous business and prequalified ProServices supplier, and community-led outreach through Indigenous business networks (CCAB, Métis Works, Cando, Indigenous Trailblazers Summit, CANSEC). The company sells primarily to Indigenous organizations (First Nations, Métis, Inuit nations and businesses), nonprofits, SMEs, and government clients across Canada.

Saltmedia's competitive positioning rests on three pillars: Indigenous-owned and certified status (CCAB member, ISC-registered, Métis Works, ProServices prequalified) that unlocks federal procurement; Canadian data sovereignty via proprietary Alberta hosting that addresses data residency concerns for Indigenous and government clients; and full-stack service delivery combining design, content, marketing, and infrastructure under one roof. The company is entirely self-funded with no venture capital or private equity backing, operates with approximately 8-10 named professionals plus student employees, and has expanded from Grande Prairie into Prince George, British Columbia. Strategic activity in 2026 includes participation at the CANSEC defence trade show via Cando's pavilion, signalling entry into defence supply chain opportunities.

Name

Saltmedia

Legal name

Saltmedia

Website

https://saltmedia.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saltmedia is a privately held, Métis-owned Canadian full-stack digital marketing agency offering website design, hosting, graphic design, SEO, and content services primarily to Indigenous organizations, nonprofits, SMEs, and government clients nationwide, supported by its own Alberta-based private cloud data center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Design and Digital Marketing Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Computer Storage Devices (3572), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Cloud Platforms (On‑Prem Cloud Stacks) (HDABABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cloud Storage Setup, Migration & Sync (iCloud/Google Photos/OneDrive) (HSAFAGAD)

Keywords

• Web design services
• Digital marketing agency
• Web hosting services
• Graphic design branding
• Search engine optimization

Headquarters

HQ city

Grande Prairie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Website Design & Development: Custom website design and development services including design, development, custom web apps, website integration, CMS implementation, e-commerce, and database management.
2. Digital Marketing Services: Full-service digital marketing including SEO, SEM, social media marketing, email campaigns, keyword optimization, performance tracking, and PPC advertising.
3. Hosting & Data Center Services: Private cloud hosting with monthly maintenance, daily backups, hourly offsite replication, availability monitoring. Also includes infrastructure hosting, application hosting, and compute and storage services.
4. Graphic Design & Branding: Visual identity, signs and advertising, user interface design, web and logo animation, logo design, business cards, and branding packages.
5. Writing & Storytelling: SEO-optimized content writing, user-focused content, blogs, social media posts, brochures, and about us/bios content.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Saltmedia is a full-stack digital marketing agency that designs, develops, and hosts websites while providing integrated digital marketing, graphic design, branding, and content writing services. The company also operates its own private cloud data center in Edmonton, Alberta (with DR replication to Grande Prairie) offering Canadian-sovereign hosting, daily backups, and infrastructure services. Its client base is concentrated on Indigenous organizations, nonprofits, SMEs, and government agencies across Canada.

Product overview

Saltmedia is a full-stack digital marketing agency offering an integrated suite of services: Website Design & Development (custom sites, CMS platforms like WordPress and Joomla, e-commerce with WooCommerce and Shopify), Graphic Design & Branding (visual identity, logos, animations), Writing & Storytelling (SEO content, blogs, social media), Marketing Services (SEO/SEM, PPC, social media), Hosting & Data Center (private cloud infrastructure in Alberta), and Consulting. These offerings work together as a unified solution where website development, visual design, content creation, marketing strategy, and hosting infrastructure combine to establish and maintain clients' online presence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Website Design & Development Custom website design, development, CMS implementation (WordPress, Joomla), e-commerce solutions (WooCommerce, Shopify), custom web applications, database management, and mobile-responsive website development for organizations across Canada.
• Graphic Design & Branding Visual identity creation, logo design, signs and advertising materials, user interface design, web and logo animation, business cards, and branding packages for organizations.
• Writing & Storytelling SEO-optimized content writing, user-focused web content, blog posts, social media posts, brochures, and about us/bios content for organizational websites.
• Marketing Services Full-service digital marketing including marketing plans, SEO and SEM, social media marketing, email campaigns, keyword optimization, performance tracking, and PPC advertising for businesses.
• Hosting & Data Center Services Private cloud hosting with WHM and cPanel management, fast servers with solid-state drives, daily backups, monthly maintenance, hourly offsite replication, availability monitoring, VPN and identity management, and CloudFlare CDN integration.
• Consulting Digital strategy consultation, online presence assessment, and tailored solutions for organizations across Canada.
• Search Engine Optimization SEO services using the right keywords and phrases so new clients can find businesses online. Includes location-specific campaigns, keyword research, and natural SEO integration into all content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 websites delivered since founding in 2010.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CandocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Cando is an Indigenous economic development organization that supported 25 Indigenous businesses at the CANSEC 2026 trade show. Saltmedia participated in Cando's pavilion at Canada's largest defence and security trade show. Saltmedia's design team also designed Cando's CANSEC pavilion visuals honoring First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans. This partnership provides Saltmedia access to national defence supply chains and Indigenous business community.
• IT HorizonscoreTechnology or IntegrationSaltmedia operates its data center in partnership with IT Horizons. IT Horizons provides managed IT services and cybersecurity awareness training. Together they offer comprehensive technology solutions including data center hosting, cybersecurity, and managed IT services to shared clients.
• Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaltmedia is a CCAB-registered member. CCAB is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the Indigenous economy. Membership enables networking, business development, and recognition as a credible Indigenous business.
• Métis Works (Alberta)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaltmedia is listed as a Métis-owned business on Métis Works, Alberta's business listing platform for Métis businesses. Part of Métis community business ecosystem.
• Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) / Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaltmedia is a prequalified Indigenous and ProServices Supplier registered with the federal government. This registration allows Saltmedia to participate in government procurement opportunities.
• TechNation CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechNation Canada is a technology industry association. Saltmedia displays the TechNation affiliation on its website as part of its industry partner ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aptum Technologies: Canadian managed cloud hosting and data center provider offering colocation, managed hosting, and private cloud to enterprise and government clients. Directly comparable to Saltmedia's private cloud hosting business line and Canadian data sovereignty positioning.
• Article (previously Article Eleven): Canadian digital design and branding agency offering web design, branding, and digital strategy to mission-driven organizations. Closely comparable to Saltmedia in service mix (design, web, branding) and target audience (purpose-driven organizations).
• Tiller Digital: Toronto-based digital agency providing web design, development, SEO, and digital marketing to Canadian SMBs and nonprofits. Directly comparable as a similarly scaled Canadian full-stack digital agency serving comparable customer types.
• Major Tom: Toronto-based full-service digital marketing and web design agency serving mid-market and enterprise clients across Canada. Directly comparable to Saltmedia as a similarly positioned full-stack agency, though operating at larger scale and without an Indigenous-certification angle.
• Canadian Web Hosting: Canadian-owned web hosting and managed services provider emphasizing Canadian data residency for SMBs and developers. Overlaps with Saltmedia's hosting service line and data sovereignty value proposition for Canadian SMB customers.
• HostPapa: Canadian-owned web hosting and managed services provider offering shared, VPS, and WordPress hosting to SMBs with a focus on Canadian data residency. Overlaps with Saltmedia's hosting line and Canadian sovereignty positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Wpromote: Large US digital marketing agency offering SEO, paid media, web design, and content services to enterprise clients. Comparable in service mix to Saltmedia but operates at much greater scale and with a national US footprint rather than an Indigenous-focused niche.
• WebFX: Large US-based full-service digital marketing agency offering SEO, web design, content, and hosting. Represents the scaled, broad-incumbent version of what Saltmedia does at a smaller, regional, and Indigenous-specialized level.
• Directive Consulting: US B2B digital marketing agency focused on enterprise SaaS and technology clients, offering SEO, paid media, and web design. Comparable service mix to Saltmedia but with a B2B-tech specialty and larger scale.

Regional players

• Cyber-Duck: UK-based digital agency offering web design, development, and digital transformation services. Comparable service mix and agency scale to Saltmedia but operating in a different geography (UK vs. Canada).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Saltmedia/156533294390691
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saltmedia
• Instagraminstagram.com/saltmedia_ca
• Xx.com/saltmedia_ca

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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