Top 10 Direct Competitors
| Rank | Revenue | IT Spend | Name | Target Audience (Biz Dev) | Value Prop & Tone (Marketing) | UX/Design Aesthetic (Design) | Engagement Model (Finance) | Content Strategy (Growth) | Gap / Threat Level | Description (IG Bio) | Website Tech Stack | Year Founded | Location | Number of Employees | YouTube | IG Posts | IG Followers | Funding | Slogan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $70K | THE SKINS FACTORY | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | Square | 2000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL | 1-10 | IG | 4 | 74 | Private | The Award-Winning UI/UX & Web Design Agency | |||
| 2 | $112K | JAM Graphics | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | ? | 2008 | Wayne, NJ | 1-10 | IG | 104 | 321 | Private | Clean. Custom. Practical. Struggling with website speed issues, design flaws, programming limitations, SEO tactics, and/or driving traffic? We've got you covered with everything from web design and development to full-court-press marketing campaigns. | |||
| 3 | $145K | ACTIVECOLOR | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | A creative studio that designs and develops strategic and visually compelling experiences. | WordPress | 2004 | Valencia, CA | 1-10 | IG | 41 | 460 | Private | ACTIVECOLOR IS AN AWARD-WINNING DIGITAL AGENCY We Build Amazing Digital Products & Websites | ||
| 2 | $156k | Bizmap LLC | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | Full-Service Marketing Agency -SEO, PPC & Web Design | WordPress, Wix, Shopify | 2017 | Parsippany, NJ | 2-5 | YT | IG | 2 | 2844 | Private | Bizmap LLC is a NJ Web Design and SEO agency located in Parsippany, New Jersey. We are one of Morris County’s top rated marketing digital marketing agencies! | |
| 4 | $158K | https://meticular.co/ | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | VueJS | 2020 | Eagle Mountain, UT | 1-10 | no IG found, only LinkedIn | Meticular is a UX department for companies that don't have full-time designers. | ||||||
| 5 | $88.3M | $235K | Miles IT | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | WordPress | 1997 | Lumberton, NJ | 101-250 | IG | 421 | 416 | Private | Want to add MORE VALUE to your business with better technology? You’ve come to the right place. | ||
| 6 | $255K | Conversion Pipeline | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | • SEO Optimization 🔎 PPC Management 🖱 • Inbound Marketing Strategies 📲 Creative Design & Branding ✍️ • Expert Consulting & Growth Solutions 💬 | WordPress | 2009 | Fairfax, VA | 1-10 | IG | 191 | 229 | Private | Award Winning Digital Marketing Agency Conversion Pipeline is a full-service SEO & PPC digital marketing agency with a long history of providing excellent outcomes for our diverse partners and clientele. | ||
| 7 | $257K | Estes Media | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | A Performance Marketing Agency That Makes You Money. Period. | WordPress | 2016 | Jersey City, NJ | 1-10 | IG | 6 | 74 | Private | We're growth partners who care about your success. We have helped companies time and time again get more high value targeted leads and boost profits | ||
| 8 | $287K | Tara Dowdell Group | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | WordPress | 2006 | Jersey City, NJ | 1-10 | Private | |||||||
| 9 | $312K | GWP Inc | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | [?] | wordpress | 1991 | Montclair, NJ | 11-50 | IG | 314 | 914 | Award-winning national advertising agency specializing in creative strategy to help grow your business. |
Next 25 Direct Competitors: Tri-State Boutique & No-Code Firms
These competitors typically operate with 1–10 employees and target the $1k–$15k project price range, placing their annual revenue in the $100k–$400k bracket—perfectly mirroring the "Build Then Market" boutique scale. Those are solid "foundational" metrics, but since you are a small, agile firm that also handles digital marketing and high-touch UX, you can go a level deeper to find your "unfair advantage."
To truly deconstruct your Tri-State competitors, consider adding these four "Specialized" columns to your matrix. These focus on the service delivery and tech-business alignment that often separate a mediocre boutique firm from a high-growth partner.
1. Accessibility & Inclusivity Score (UX/Dev)
As a boutique firm, you can win contracts by being more "compliant" than the big guys. Many WordPress/Wix sites built by smaller agencies fail basic WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards.
- What to track: Do they have an accessibility statement? Does their own site pass a quick Lighthouse or Axe audit?
- Why it matters: If a competitor’s own site is inaccessible, they can’t sell accessibility as a service. You can swoop in as the "Compliance & Accessibility Expert" for NJ/NY government or medical SMBs.
2. "Time-to-Market" / Velocity Promise (Agile/Project Management)
In an agile tech firm, speed is your currency.
- What to track: Do they mention "Launch in 30 days" or "Sprints"? Look for terms like "MVP," "Rapid Prototyping," or "Iterative Delivery."
- Why it matters: Many traditional agencies (like those in your Rank 5-10 list) have long "Discovery" phases that frustrate startups. If you can prove a faster Development Lifecycle, you win the "Build" part of your name.
3. Support & Managed Services Tier (Financial/Stakeholders)
Since you are looking at firms with <$500k revenue, their "Post-Launch" relationship is often their weakest link.
- What to track: Do they offer a Care Plan or Managed Hosting? Is it a flat monthly fee ($99/mo) or a high-touch retainer ($1k+/mo)?
- Why it matters: This identifies their Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) strategy. If they just "Build" and then disappear, you can win by offering the "Market" half of your name—the long-term growth partnership.
4. "Human Factor" / Principal Involvement (Biz Dev)
At the <$250k revenue mark, the client is usually buying the founder, not just the firm.
- What to track: Is the founder’s face/bio on the site? Is the copy written in "I" or "We"? Do they have a "discovery call" with the CEO or an account manager?
- Why it matters: This tells you if they are a "Labor Shop" (selling hours) or a "Strategy Studio" (selling outcomes). If a competitor is too "faceless," you can out-compete them by being "Heart-Led" and highly personal.
Updated Matrix Structure (The "Advanced" View)
If you were to add these to your existing table, it might look like this:
| Competitor | Tech stack Tier | Accessibility Audit | Velocity Promise | Post-Launch Model | Principal Involvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build Then Market | Next.js/No-Code Hybrid | High (Passes WCAG) | 2-Week Sprints | High-Touch Growth Retainer | Direct (Founder-Led) |
| Competitor X | WordPress (Legacy) | Low (Aria errors) | "Project Based" | None (Launch & Leave) | Low (Account Manager) |
The "Agile" Strategy Gap
Most of your direct competitors treat "Agile" as a buzzword. To truly differentiate, your research should look for the Agile Manifesto principles in their workflow.
| Rank | Est. Rev | Name | Primary Tech Stack | Location | Team Size | Slogan / Focus | Gap/Threat to "Build Then Market" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $374K | Logical Media Group | WordPress | 2006 | Chicago, IL | 11-50 | |
| 3 | ~$350k | Peppermonkey Media | WP, Shopify, Squarespace | Manalapan, NJ | 5-10 | NJ Top-Rated Web Design Company. | Med. Strong focus on "Local NJ" identity and SEO results. |
| 4 | ~$280k | Interactive Blend | WordPress, AI Solutions | NJ / Remote | 1-5 | WordPress Development & Maintenance. | High (Tech). They are adding AI solutions, similar to your "Build" arm. |
| 5 | ~$320k | Momentum Digital | Wix, Shopify, Weebly | Philadelphia, PA | 5-10 | Web Design That Works Harder. | Med. Very active on Instagram/Video; strong marketing for SMBs. |
| 6 | ~$200k | WebLime | WordPress, Shopify | Northern NJ | 2-5 | Affordable and scalable web designs. | High (Value). They use the word "Affordable" as a primary hook. |
| 7 | ~$240k | SoftCircles | WordPress, React, AWS | Cherry Hill, NJ | 5-10 | Custom Websites Starting at $999. | Med. They blur the line between no-code and custom dev. |
| 8 | ~$210k | Rwork Media | Wix, Squarespace, Graphics | Albany, NY | 1-3 | Content Strategy for Growing Biz. | Low. More engineering/design/visual arts focused than engineering. |
| 9 | ~$300k | Frshlabs | No-Code, Lead Gen | NYC | 2-5 | Providing digital marketing to NYC. | Med. Competes on the "Boutique NYC" vibe. |
| 10 | ~$400k | WorldwideRiches | WordPress, Custom PHP | Woodbridge, NJ | 5-10 | A Performance Agency That Makes Money. | High (History). 25+ years in NJ; very strong local reputation. |
| 11 | ~$180k | NJ SEO & Design | WordPress, Elementor | Jersey City, NJ | 1-3 | Local Jersey City Web Experts. | High (Geo). They own local JC search terms. |
| 12 | ~$220k | Philly Web Design | WordPress, Shopify | Philadelphia, PA | 2-5 | We build sites that convert. | Med. Strong "City" branding for the PA side of your market. |
| 13 | ~$150k | Knockout Design | Wix, Editor X | NYC / Remote | 1-2 | High-End Wix Development. | Med. Specialize in high-end "No-code" (Wix/Editor X). |
| 14 | ~$260k | Lounge Lizard (SMB Arm) | WP, Shopify | NYC / Long Island | 10+ (SMB Div) | Stunning websites for every budget. | Low. Their main brand is too big, but their SMB arm competes. |
| 15 | ~$190k | Hudson Integrated | WordPress, Shopify | Morristown, NJ | 5-10 | User-First Digital Agency. | Med. Strong focus on "Agile" which matches your firm. |
| 16 | ~$130k | Social Media 55 | Shopify, No-Code | NYC / NJ | 2-5 | Digital Marketing & Design. | Low. More focused on "Influencer/Social" than "Build." |
| 17 | ~$270k | Blue Archer (Small Biz) | WordPress, Wix | PA / NJ | 5-10 | Strategic Web Design. | Med. Very established in the PA market. |
| 18 | ~$310k | Kraus Marketing | WordPress, Shopify | Morristown, NJ | 5-10 | High-End Marketing for SMB. | High. Very visible in the NJ "Small Tech Firm" scene. |
| 19 | ~$120k | Jreid Design | Webflow, Low-Code | NYC / NJ | 1 (Solo) | Webflow Expert for Startups. | Med. Direct threat for modern "No-code" design projects. |
| 20 | ~$240k | Matchbox Design | WordPress, Low-Code | NY / PA | 2-5 | Creative & Strategic Digital. | Med. Competes for the "Strategic Partner" title. |
| 21 | ~$160k | Digital Craft | Shopify, No-Code | NJ | 1-3 | E-commerce Specialists. | High (Shopify). Specifically targets the Shopify SMB market. |
| 22 | ~$350k | First Scribe | WordPress, Custom | PA | 5-10 | Better results through better tech. | Low. Leans a bit more toward "Agency" than "Boutique." |
| 23 | ~$140k | Vantage Agency | Wix, Shopify | NYC | 2-5 | Visual Storytelling for Brands. | Med. Competes on the "UX/Design" side. |
| 24 | ~$280k | Cofa Media | WordPress, Mobile | NYC / NJ | 5-10 | The High-Performance Agency. | Low. Leans more toward "Mobile-first." |
| 25 | ~$190k | Kickcharge Creative | WordPress | NJ | 5-10 | Branding & Web for Home Services. | High (Niche). They dominate NJ "Home Service" SMBs (HVAC/Plumbing). |
| Rank | IT Spend | Name | Description (IG Bio) | Website Tech Stack | Year Founded | Location | Number of Employees | IG Posts | IG Followers | Funding | Slogan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | $83K | 12/23/25 - website is down? 360 Marketing & PR | WordPress | 2016 | Camden,NJ | 1-10 | Private | |||||
| 12 | $391K | ROAR! Internet Marketing | WordPress | 2005 | Orlando, FL | 11-50 | Private | |||||
| 13 | $420K | coalitiontechnologies.com | WordPress | 2009 | Los Angeles, CA | 11-50 | https://www.instagram.com/coalitiontech/ | Private | ||||
| 14 | $436K | Masterpiece Advertising | WordPress | 1993 | Atlantic City, NJ | 11-50 | Private | |||||
| 15 | $460K | Voltage Search Media | WordPress, Vue.js | 2005 | Santa Monica, CA | 1-10 | Private | |||||
| 16 | $464K | Brolik | Vue.js | 2004 | Philadelphia, PA | 11-50 | Private | |||||
| 17 | $458K | Usman Group | WordPress | Usman Group is the connective thread between you & your objectives. | ||||||||
| 18 | David Taylor Digital | WordPress | 2005 | Cedar Knolls, NJ | 11-50 | https://www.instagram.com/davidtaylordigital/ | Private | |||||
| 19 | NetCetra | WordPress | ? | 1994 | Toms River, NJ | 1-10 | Private | |||||
| 20 | HitUsUp Designs | WordPress | ? | 2012 | Gibbsboro, NJ | 1-10 | Private | |||||
| 21 | manypixels | React | 2018 | Claymont, DE | 24-50 | https://www.instagram.com/manypixels/ | Private | |||||
| 22 | RJD Tech Solutions | ? | ? | 2024 | East Syracuse, NY | 1-10 | Private | |||||
| 23 | Positive Solutions Team | ? | ? | 2008 | Robbinsville, NJ | 1-10 | Private | |||||
| 24 | Spartan Digital Solutions | ? | ? | 2016 | Wenonah, NJ | 1-10 | Private | |||||
| 25 | Get Phound | ? | ? | 2020 | Long Beach, CA | 1-10 | Private | |||||
| 26 | StraightForward Interactive | ? | ? | ? | Surprise, AZ | 1-10 | Private | |||||
| 27 | Hoglund Advertising | ? | ? | ? | USA | 1-10 | Private | |||||
| 28 | dblspc | WordPress | ? | 2006 | Belmar, NJ | 11-50 | Private | |||||
| 29 | Sagapixel | WordPress | ? | 2017 | Cherry Hill, NJ | 11-50 | Private | |||||
| 30 | Semgeeks | ? | ? | 2006 | Belmar, NJ | 11-50 | Private | |||||
| 31 | https://www.foxgroove.com/ | |||||||||||
| 32 | https://selma.digital/ | |||||||||||
| 33 | https://uxpros.com/#/home |
Niche Competitors
| Niche | Name | Website Tech Stack | IT Spend | Year Founded | Location | Number of Employees | IG Posts | IG Followers | Funding | Slogan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Web Design/Web Dev | Lform Design | jQuery | $134K | 2006 | Montclair, NJ | 1-10 | https://www.instagram.com/lformengineering/design/ | 21 | 174 | Private | We create kick-ass custom websites and digital marketing strategies. |
| Dental Marketing | DelMain Analytics | WordPress | $222K | 2009 | Portland, OR | 11-50 | https://www.instagram.com/delmainco/ | 193 | 739 | Private | Dental Marketing Services For Dentists With Marketing PTSD |
AI suggestions
| Rank | IT Spend | Name | Description (IG Bio) | Tech Stack | Year Founded | Location | Employees | IG Posts | IG Followers | Funding | Slogan | Target Audience (Biz Dev) | Value Prop & Tone (Marketing) | UX/Design Aesthetic (Design) | Engagement Model (Finance) | Content Strategy (Growth) | Gap / Threat Level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | [?] | SmartSites | (Added for Local Dominance context) | PHP / WP / Magento | 2011 | Paramus, NJ | 100-200 | Link | [?] | [?] | Private | Think Web. Think Smart. | Local SMBs | "Exceeding Expectations." (Reviews-heavy, aggressive SEO). | Busy / Trust-Signal Heavy. Badges everywhere. | Retainer (SEO/PPC) | Massive SEO content farm. | High (Local). The 800lb gorilla of NJ digital agencies. |
| 12 | [?] | Splendor Design | (Added for High-End Local context) | Custom WP | 1999 | Red Bank, NJ | 11-50 | Link | [?] | [?] | Private | Creative Agency for the Built Environment. | Real Estate / Construction | "High-End Local." (Polished, expensive, professional). | Elegant. High whitespace, great photography. | Project + Retainer | Visual Portfolio. | Med. They capture the premium local market. |
| 13 | [?] | Thoughtbot | (Added for Dev Authority context) | Ruby / React / Elm | 2003 | Global (Remote) | 100+ | Link | [?] | [?] | Private | We build products people love. | Funded Startups | "The Experts." (Authoritative, open-source leaders). | Brutalist / Clean. Dev-centric, very little fluff. | Time & Materials (Consultancy) | Playbooks & Open Source. | Aspirational. The gold standard for "Dev-first" agencies. |
| 14 | [?] | Metalab | (Added for Design Trend context) | React / Electron | 2006 | Vancouver / Remote | 100+ | Link | [?] | [?] | Private | We make interfaces. | Unicorns (Slack, Uber) | "We define categories." (Confident, cool, trend-setting). | Trend-Setting. Soft shadows, rounded corners, "Modern SaaS". | Value-Based / Fixed | "Before & After" stories. | Aspirational. The gold standard for "Design-first" agencies. |
| 15 | [?] | WebFX | (Added for Scale context) | LAMP / Custom | 1996 | Harrisburg, PA | 250+ | Link | [?] | [?] | Private | Digital Marketing That Drives Revenue. | SMB (National) | "ROI & Data." (Sales-y, tool-driven, automated). | Template-Driven. Functional, marketing focused. | A la Carte / Retainer | Tools, Calculators, Guides. | Med. Competes on "Digital Marketing" scale. |
| 16 | [?] | Digital Silk | (Added for B2B Sales context) | Magento / Custom | 2019 | Miami / NY | 50-200 | Link | [?] | [?] | Private | Grow Your Brand Online. | B2B / E-com | "Consultants." (Corporate, assertive, "New York" energy). | High-Gloss B2B. Dark modes, shiny gradients. | Project / Retainer | Expert Interviews / Reports. | Low. Very "Corporate Suit" vibe vs your "Heart." |
| 17 | [?] | Postlight | (Added for Strategy context) | Serverless / Node | 2015 | NYC | 50-100 | Link | [?] | [?] | Acquired (NTT Data) | Digital Strategy, Engineering, and Product. | Media / Enterprise | "Ship It." (Intellectual, pragmatic, fast). | Editorial. Looks like a newspaper/magazine. | Strategic Partnership | Podcast & Opinion Pieces. | High (Culture). Similar "Build" ethos to you, but bigger. |
| 18 | [?] | Big Nerd Ranch | (Added for Education context) | Swift / Kotlin | 2001 | Atlanta / Remote | 100+ | Link | [?] | [?] | Acquired (Improving) | Digital Product Development & Training. | Fortune 500 Dev Teams | "Teachers & Builders." (Academic, friendly, expert). | Geeky / Friendly. Illustrations, campfires. | Training + Build Services | Books & Bootcamps. | High (Mission). Mirrors your "Education" value perfectly. |
| 19 | [?] | Gigster | (Added for AI/Tech context) | AI / Cloud Native | 2013 | Remote | 11-50 (Core) | Link | [?] | [?] | VC Backed | Cloud-native software development. | Enterprise Innovation | "Future of Work." (Futuristic, AI-driven, fast). | Tech-Noir. Dark themes, neon, AI imagery. | Managed Marketplace | Whitepapers on AI. | Low. Too impersonal/automated vs your model. |
| 20 | [?] | Fueled | (Added for Mobile App context) | Swift / React Native | 2010 | NYC / London | 50-200 | Link | [?] | [?] | Private | App Development & Design. | Consumer Startups | "Award Winning." (Hip, trendy, status-driven). | Flashy. Micro-interactions, scroll-jacking. | Equity / Cash Mix | Curated "Hall of Fame". | Med. Competes if you focus on Mobile Apps. |