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Our blog, The Reef, is a gathering place for the business-minded. It's where we post digital marketing tips, news, and advice. We post articles written by the Octopus crew alongside interesting things we find floating around the 'net. We also share useful stuff on our social media channels—check those out, too:
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We write about the latest and greatest in the world of digital marketing, SEO, communications, branding, content creation. and strategy. We share our favourite inspirational treasures, sites like:
What the GoDaddy Security Breach Means for Your Digital Privacy
Last month, it was announced that there had been a GoDaddy security breach. A hack of a large corporation’s servers can leave us feeling vulnerable and at risk of having our online accounts hacked, personal information stolen, financial accounts compromised accessed, and identities stolen. We wanted to use the…
8 Creative Marketing Strategy Examples That Will Inspire You
For marketers, creating a campaign can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. How do you stand out when a single individual sees up to 5,000 ads a day? Across the world, this concern has led to some innovative and creative marketing…
The Blog Slog: 5 Key Benefits of Content Marketing for Your Business
Believe it or not, nearly half of all small and medium-sized businesses don’t have a website. Even those that do build a site, get it up and running, never to look at it ever again. If they never explore the benefits of content marketing,…
How to Get Reviews: Why Businesses Should Avoid Fake Reviews
Building an online reputation is not merely registering your business on Google and Yelp. If you’re just starting out, you need online business reviews. Reviews are how consumers check the quality of your business. People often look to those independent reviews more than they do…
Why SEO Outsourcing is a Great Option for Businesses in Alberta
Businesses in Alberta are turning toward digital marketing to reach their target demographic. 81% of shoppers research products online before making a purchase. It’s essential that customers are able to find your website online. However, ranking on the first pages of Google isn’t a guarantee…
7 Signs Your Calgary Startup Could Benefit from Expert SEO Services
Often when a new startup gets off the ground, the owner takes over a large amount of the daily tasks to ensure they are done correctly. This can work for a while but eventually becomes overbearing and stressful. Responsibilities like marketing, branding, and SEO lose…
