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We are Saltmedia and we are a web design firm based in Grande Prairie, Alberta. We're blogging now to speak to the business community in matters relevant to our work such as SEO and how we help our clients be found online.

Angie Saltman

Angie Saltman, President

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Angie is the founder of Saltmedia, and her vision has always been “Creating Success Online”. Alex & Angie Saltman are life and business partners and have married design, tech, and marketing together for the last 12 years. Angie is an Indigenous innovative leader who believes in supporting the local economy by hiring local, shopping local, and giving back to the community. Her friendly attitude makes working through any difficult issues much easier. She has 20 years’ experience in the technology and design fields and her specialties are team collaboration, leadership, internet, design, and client services. Angie holds a Diploma in IT and is currently working on her Plain Language Certificate from SFU to level up her visual and written communications. We’re not sure where she makes the time, but she’s been on the board of directors for the Canadian Mental Health Association-Alberta Northwest Region since 2010 and is currently sitting as Past President. She’s passionate about using her skills and voice to promote good mental health.

Fun fact: Angie has over 200 indoor plants between her home and office.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Angie Saltman

Announcements About Saltmedia

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Our office will be closed September 30 to Honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The staff and family of Saltmedia and IT Horizons are dedicating this day—and every September 30—to give respect to the Indigenous peoples of Canada and to work towards the necessary goal of truth and reconciliation.

We acknowledge that this is work that should be done every day in Canada. At the same time, we are immensely grateful for this important step of a National Day. As many of you know, Saltmedia is a proudly Indigenous-owned and operated business based in Grande Prairie.

Every Indigenous Canadian that you know is directly impacted by the residential school system. Everyone. We believe that an essential step towards addressing this impact is to listen and learn.

On September 30, please take time to hear stories from our Indigenous brothers and sisters.

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Saltmedia is Now Offering Services in Prince George!

Angie Saltman

Websites Online Marketing Announcements Graphic Design About Saltmedia

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Prince George has always been where our history—and our heart—is. So, it’s with great excitement that we are announcing the expansion of Saltmedia into Prince George. When Alex and I (Angie) moved to Grande Prairie from Prince George over 20 years ago, it was for the massive opportunities we saw. My first computer tech job was at the London Drugs in Grande Prairie, and I’ll always be grateful that the manager there was willing to hire a woman for a tech job (and I was really good at my job!). The city’s been good to us! While our offices and many of our fantastic staff will remain in Grande Prairie, Alex, myself, and our little one are setting up location #2 in Prince George. We are excited about bringing you all of our Saltmedia services: Web Design, SEO, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Content Writing, Data Centre, and Hosting . Some...

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The Difference between DIY and Custom Built Websites

Angie Saltman

Frequently Asked Questions Websites Internet

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Given the dramatic increase in connectivity around the world, the option for thriving businesses to miss out on having an established online presence is a thing of the past. Be they at home, at work, or out and about, many people would rather obtain their information via the internet rather than coming to visit your business in person, or even using the phone. Having a website is a must to keep up with the ever-busy lifestyle of the average person, and so it’s important to represent yourself in a clean, professional way online in order to appeal to your customer. You might be thinking to yourself “How does one go about creating a website?” Well there are two answers, both quite simple: you can set yourself up on a DIY website creator such as Squarespace, Wix, or Weebly, OR you can have your website custom built by professional web designers...

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Digital Marketing in 2020

Angie Saltman

Online Marketing Websites

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And just how do you market like a Jedi? Well, first things first. Get a killer website! Here are some items that you can do yourself and cost you nothing but time. A Facebook Page Social Media Posting A Google My Business page Online marketing can get complex, and when it does get too complex, or you just don’t have time - hire the pros to get your message, product or service in front of people. Think of us as your in house marker. Below are some important digital marketing trends for the next year. Important online marketing trends for 2020. Video Since video hit the internet! Live videos are watched 3x more than recorded videos. SEO Search Engine Optimization continues to be a key factor to get a website on the 1st page of Google to get in front of your customers. If they cant find you, will they...

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Signs of a High-Quality Graphic Designer

Angie Saltman

Graphic Design Websites Frequently Asked Questions

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When looking to expand your presence in the online world, hiring a great Graphic Designer is a must. But what makes a Graphic Designer great, and how do we know that they’re an expert? Here, we’ll outline a few things that you need to know to sift through and find that gem you’re looking for. Education. You might think that a certificate is just a piece of paper, but that piece of paper shows that they are dedicated and took the time to learn about it from a professional standpoint. Experience. The more that an artist practices, the better they become. Think of the artist’s brain as a muscle that grows with more exercise! Portfolio. With experience comes a portfolio. A Graphic Designer’s portfolio not only shows you the volume of their work, but also the quality. By looking at their past work, you can see just what they have...

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Grande Prairie, AB

#101 10418 99 Ave,
Grande Prairie, AB
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Prince George, B.C.

F1-5931 Cook Court,
Prince George, B.C.
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