Discover Co-ops

Struggling to keep up with social media for your co-op? The issue probably isn't a lack of content, it's a lack of a system. In this practical guide, marketing professional Daisy Raudales shares a simple four-step approach to planning, creating, scheduling, and analyzing content. Learn how a repeatable process can save time, reduce stress, and help your co-op consistently share its story, engage members, and grow its impact online.

Want more people to discover your co-op online? This article shares practical, low-cost SEO and digital marketing strategies that help co-operatives attract new members, customers, and supporters. Learn how to improve page titles, create content that answers real questions, use internal links effectively, and leverage social media and email to amplify your reach. Small changes can make a big difference in helping the right people find your co-op.

What began as a co-op placement focused on SEO and digital marketing became a deeper lesson in member ownership, democratic governance, and community impact. In this reflection, the author shares how his time with the Ontario Co-operative Association transformed his understanding of co-operatives, challenged his assumptions about business, and showed him that organizations can succeed while putting people, not just profits, at the center.

In today’s competitive and challenging market, building trust and loyalty is more crucial than ever.