Saltwater Digital, established in 2014, is all about helping businesses grow. From what we’ve seen in our research, they have the goods to back it up!

They’re available for local and international clients, which we found impressive! This aspect shows their knowledge of emerging online trends and their ability to adapt to changing landscapes.

Plus, they’re equipped to work with small and large businesses, even with a small team. The downside is they can be busy since they don’t have many available staff all the time.

Still, their services are everything a business needs. They offer website design, pay-per-click ads, SEO, and paid socials.

Also, despite their size, they’re still knowledgeable about various industries, especially in niche ones like healthcare and home services!

The cherry on top is all these come at an affordable price. For instance, their basic SEO package only costs $750 a month, which is reasonable for small businesses!

Very responsive and a pleasure to work with

“I highly recommend Salt Water Digital. Dan, Stephen, Taylor, Adam, Jennifer and the entire team are true pros who know what they’re doing. They’re very responsive and are a pleasure to work with. SEO takes time, don’t expect results overnight. We’ve been with them for about 9 months now, and the organic leads from the local SEO work they’ve done is really starting to pick up. They also set up an effective Google Ads campaign for us which has performed very well. Our business wouldn’t be where it is today without their help. Thank you to the whole team for the great work you’ve done so far.”

Pat McEachen, Google Review

Edits are completed in a timely fashion

“I couldn’t have imagined a better design for my new website! The whole team at Salt Water Digital has been great to work with. Their correspondence has been prompt and edits are spot on/completed in a timely fashion. Thank you Jennifer and Nes for your hard work and helping me to stay on track with the project! Looking forward to see what comes with investing in SEO 😊”

Kelly Fleming, Google Review

Here’s what’s impressive about Major Tom: they stick to a four-phase approach that will recognise the problems and plan out a tactical execution. To be honest, it works!

Their case studies have shown positive results through high-performing campaigns and increased revenue. What’s cool is they cater to all business sizes and industries, like beauty and real estate, which shows their flexible approach.

Service-wise, they have it all. We were surprised at their offerings, which include brand strategy, SEO, custom web development, and UX/UI design.

Moreover, we were pleased that they help clients reach a global audience. They uniquely offer a Chinese marketing service, which is handy if you need to reach a broader audience.

However, they’re not the most affordable digital marketing agency in Vancouver so they’re not ideal for small businesses with a limited budget. The good news is that most clients we talked with noted they’re worth every loonie!

A great partner over the years

“We have worked with Major Tom over the past few years, and the experience has been fantastic. The team’s strategic approach and understanding of the industry and the markets we’re trying to reach have helped to deliver positive results consistently. They have been a great partner over the years, and I highly recommend them to businesses seeking a top-tier paid media agency!”

Silvian Ly, Google Review

Professional, responsive, and understands challenges

“We’ve partnered with Major Tom for two years, and they’ve been wonderful to work with! Their experts in design, UX, website optimization, SEO strategy have all been professional, responsive, and great at understanding our challenges and needs. They always provide extraordinary client experiences, and they feel like an extension of our team. I would highly recommend their services.”

Victoria Yang, Google Review

Cucumber Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency, making them a one-stop destination for pretty much everything a business needs regarding promotions and campaigns.

They focus on helping small businesses. That’s good news if you’re a local—and let’s not forget their office near Gastown is also convenient for face-to-face meetings.

Notably, they do marketing strategy, audit, and coaching, and serve all kinds of industries, like home services, real estate, and e-commerce websites. 

They also offer custom projects, and tailored campaigns mean you get the right solutions based on what your business needs.

Finally, we want to highlight their creative team, who seem to always have fresh ideas! The clients we spoke with noted the team’s innovative insights and how easy it was to work with them—handy when bringing in quirky solutions!

Great impact on our business

“Working with the team at Cucumber has had great impact on our moving business. Shorty after they took over the ad account, we saw a substantial increase in opportunities generated through paid search with a lower investment required. Definitely recommend chatting with the team if you are looking to grow your business.”

Pavlo Tkhoryk, Google Review

Took time to understand how our company operates

“Cucumber Marketing taught us how to think differently so we could refocus our marketing at my office. We have since been able to revamp our website, create proper themes/branding, and get on track. I recommend this company, even if it’s just yourself working on the marketing or a small team. Helen took the time to understand how our company operates so she could assist on that level. The office was welcoming and clean, and the location was convenient.”

Megan Lizee, Google Review

When we checked out Periphery Digital, their diversity reeled us in. Then, their expertise and range of services completely hooked us!

Let’s start with their team, who came from different cultures and backgrounds—they even speak English, Chinese, and Korean. This is a plus, especially when bringing various perspectives and solutions to reach a new audience.

We also like their diverse services. Apart from offering advertising, design, and content, they also provide traditional media, which isn’t usual in digital marketing agencies.

Their digital and traditional media services are both helpful for their main clientele: real estate agencies. While they cater to other industries, we didn’t find a long list.

We must mention as well that their focus is on Chinese language viewers, so they’re not the one you approach for all types of businesses. 

On the other hand, if you’re their target client, we think you’ll love working with them. Periphery Digital is widely praised by the clients we surveyed for their professional yet friendly approach!

Provided amazing guidance and valued strategies

“I’ve worked with Periphery for over 6 years and have always had a great experience with their team. The whole team has been amazing to work with. They’ve always provided me with amazing guidance, valued strategies, and continued support!”

Danielle Champong, Google Review

Process is streamlined and easy to follow

“I have worked with Periphery Digital for a couple of years now and have had such a positive experience. The team is kind, patient, knowledgable and willing to teach and explain so thoroughly. Their process is streamlined and easy to follow with schedules and team members to keep you on track. Periphery offers a great selection of services all well thought. They are always growing their company to adapt to the ever changing digital space.”

Lauren MacInnis, Google Review

Status Bureau specialises in digital, SEO, and pay-per-click advertising. But what really drew us in is their over a decade of experience in paid advertising campaigns, which speaks volumes about their adaptability in the ever-changing digital world.

Another service that we like is digital marketing training, where they train your team about SEO, Google Search Ads, and more—basically to help your business understand digital advertising. Oh, and the training is customised based on what you need!

We noted, however, that they have a small team sprinkled across the country. While that doesn’t affect their work, they can get busy.

On the upside, their experience encompasses all industries, including fashion and law. It shows their creative flexibility, which is a main quality for a digital marketing agency!

Furthermore, they’re easily accessible given their location in Gastown, and they also cater to the Lower Mainland and other cities in Canada!

A game-changer for digital success

“A Game-Changer for Digital Success: Working with The Status Bureau, particularly with Josh Loewen, was a transformative experience for my digital presence. Josh’s deep knowledge of Google Analytics and patient guidance made the complex world of analytics accessible.  His personalized recommendations, tailored to my business goals, set them apart in the industry.”

Sandra Jasmin Nieuwenhuijsen, Google Review

On a higher level than other companies we used

“Josh and the team at the status bureau provide search engine optimization services for our business in Vancouver, BC. We found the technical audits, keywords and competitive research, and content writing to be on a higher level than other companies we used in the past. 100% recommended for on and off page SEO!”

Forest Gregor, Google Review