What SteadyRain does

SteadyRain, Incorporated is a private, ESOP employee-owned digital agency headquartered in Brentwood (St. Louis), Missouri, founded in 1999 and operating across the U.S. Midwest. The firm delivers an integrated stack of services spanning digital strategy, digital marketing, UI/UX design, front-end development, web application development, and an emerging AI services practice. Underlying technology breadth covers DNN, WordPress, Sitefinity, and Umbraco CMS platforms alongside paid media operations through Google Partner and Bing Ads Accredited channels. SteadyRain monetizes through custom project-based and multi-year retainer engagements with businesses ranging from local startups and SMBs to Fortune 500 enterprises, sold via consultative direct sales originating from website inquiries and Future of Search presentations.

The firm targets six primary verticals: healthcare organizations, educational institutions, manufacturing companies, marine and RV OEMs, banking and financial services, and startups. Its value proposition rests on single-source accountability for strategy-through-execution work, ESOP-driven talent alignment, and an early pivot into AI-era search optimization disciplines (GEO, AIO, AEO, SXO). The company has expanded through acquisitions, including Smooth Fusion and an additional Texas-based web developer in 2025-2026, combining operations into a single 52-person entity generating approximately $8 million in annual revenue.

The business model is professional services: quote-based, multi-year contracts with no public pricing, distributed lead generation through the Digital Clarity content hub, SEO, paid search, social, and email, and direct sales engagement. Awards include Google Partner and Bing Ads Accredited Partner certifications. Customer concentration appears low across the named verticals, though only one reference customer (TinySuperheroes) was disclosed, limiting visibility into actual revenue weighting per client.

Name

SteadyRain

Legal name

SteadyRain, Incorporated

Website

https://steadyrain.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SteadyRain is an ESOP-owned, St. Louis-based digital agency founded in 1999 that provides digital strategy, web design and development, digital marketing, and AI-era search optimization services to SMB and enterprise clients across healthcare, education, manufacturing, finance, and marine/RV verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Marketing Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Marketing Consulting Services (541613), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed DevOps / Platform Operations (Run & Operate) (BPAEAKAO)

Keywords

• Digital strategy consulting
• Web design development
• Search engine optimization
• Digital marketing services
• Web application development

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Digital Agency Services: Professional services revenue from providing digital strategy consulting, web design and development, and digital marketing campaign management services. Services are sold as project-based work or ongoing retainer engagements to businesses of all sizes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SteadyRain is a full-service digital agency that provides integrated digital strategy, web design and development, and digital marketing services to businesses. Its offerings span digital strategy consulting, UI/UX design, front-end development, web application development, AI consulting and search optimization, and platform-specific services across DNN, WordPress, Sitefinity, and Umbraco. The agency also delivers specialized solutions for digital recruiting, lead generation, product information management, and eCommerce marketing.

Product overview

SteadyRain is a full-service digital agency offering an integrated suite of services built around digital strategy, marketing, and technology. The core portfolio includes six main service areas: Digital Strategy (planning, consulting, architecture), Digital Marketing (SEO, SEM, social media, email, content), UI/UX Design (interface and experience design), Front End Development (template development, maintenance), Web Application Development (websites, eCommerce, applications), and Artificial Intelligence (AI consulting, lead generation, and search optimization). These services are delivered through specialized solutions for digital recruiting, lead generation, product information management, and eCommerce. The agency also maintains deep platform expertise across DNN, WordPress, Sitefinity, and Umbraco content management systems. SteadyRain has expanded through acquisitions (Smooth Fusion, Texas developer) and operates as an employee-owned ESOP company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Strategy Foundational strategic planning services including strategic planning, web consulting, digital brand defense, information architecture, application architecture, and website search and rescue. Targeted at businesses needing to plan or repair their digital presence.
• Digital Marketing Comprehensive digital marketing services including SEO, social media marketing, local SEO, paid search marketing, email marketing services, content marketing, and website analytics. For businesses looking to attract and convert leads online.
• UI/UX Design User interface and user experience design services including web content management, user interface design, and user experience design to create engaging digital experiences. Targeted at businesses building or revamping websites and applications.
• Front End Development Front end development services including design-to-template conversion, content styling, and website maintenance to build functional and visually appealing websites. For businesses needing template implementation and ongoing site upkeep.
• Web Application Development Custom web application development including marketing websites, eCommerce development, web applications, intranet development, and extranet development solutions. For businesses needing custom digital platforms.
• Artificial Intelligence Services AI consulting and implementation services including AI lead generation, generative engine optimization (GEO), AI optimization (AIO), answer engine optimization (AEO), and search experience optimization (SXO). Targeted at businesses adapting to AI-driven search and discovery.
• Digital Recruiting Digital recruitment strategy services helping businesses attract qualified candidates through job board advertising, paid search and paid social advertising, and content creation for talent acquisition.
• Lead Generation Multi-channel lead generation services including landing page optimization, SEO, SEM/paid search, social media strategies, and email marketing to drive qualified leads to businesses.
• Product Information Management Product information management services to organize product data and support multi-channel marketing strategy, distributing information to sales channels like Amazon and Google Shopping.
• eCommerce Solutions eCommerce marketing strategies including social media marketing (paid/organic), content marketing, product page optimization, Amazon SEO, and Google Shopping optimization. For online retailers seeking multi-channel eCommerce growth.
• DNN Development DNN platform services including consulting, development, licensing, theme design, and training for the DNN content management system. For businesses using or adopting the DNN CMS.
• WordPress Development WordPress development and design services including development, design, and page speed optimization for WordPress websites.
• Sitefinity Development Sitefinity platform services including eCommerce development and responsive design for Telerik's Sitefinity CMS.
• Umbraco Development Umbraco CMS services including development and template design for the Umbraco content management platform.
• Support & Training Ongoing digital marketing support and website training services to help clients manage their digital presence after initial development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Share value growth of 306% since becoming employee-owned under ESOP
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas-based Web Developer (Smooth Fusion)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026Acquired Texas-based web developer Smooth Fusion, combining operations into a single entity. The acquisition expands SteadyRain's development capabilities and resources while extending geographic reach. Terms were not disclosed.
• TinySuperheroesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSteadyRain is a proud partner of TinySuperheroes, an organization that empowers kids battling illness and disability. The partnership was featured in STL Today news coverage, positioning SteadyRain as a community-focused company committed to causes beyond business.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Google Partner with certified status in Google's partner program, enabling SteadyRain to access Google Ads tools, training, and support to serve clients' paid search and digital marketing needs.
• Microsoft/BingcoreTechnology or IntegrationBing Ads Accredited Partner status enabling SteadyRain to manage clients' Bing advertising campaigns with platform support and resources.
• NCEO (National Center for Employee Ownership)minorOthersMember of the NCEO organization supporting employee ownership awareness and best practices, aligned with SteadyRain's ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) structure.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Straight North: Straight North is a B2B digital marketing agency providing SEO, PPC, web design, and development services - a direct peer to SteadyRain's integrated digital strategy and marketing stack.
• Disqover (now Lounge Lizard): Lounge Lizard is a digital agency offering web design, branding, and digital marketing services, comparable to SteadyRain's integrated creative-development-marketing approach.
• WebFX: WebFX is a full-service digital marketing agency offering SEO, web design, development, and digital marketing - directly comparable to SteadyRain's integrated service stack, though considerably larger in scale.
• Blue Compass: Blue Compass is an integrated digital agency offering web design, development, and digital marketing - a direct competitor to SteadyRain in the mid-market B2B digital services space.
• Ignite Visibility: Ignite Visibility is a digital marketing agency providing SEO, paid media, social media, and web development services, closely mirroring SteadyRain's full-service B2B agency offering.
• Titan Growth: Titan Growth is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and PPC with broader digital services, comparable to SteadyRain's search-and-marketing-led agency model.
• Thrive Agency: Thrive Agency is a full-service digital marketing firm offering web design, SEO, social media, and PPC - comparable to SteadyRain in scope of services and SMB-to-enterprise client focus.
• Dominion Computer Systems: Dominion is a digital agency offering web design, development, and marketing services, with comparable mid-market B2B focus to SteadyRain's enterprise-to-SMB positioning.

Broad incumbents

• PA Consulting (Digital): PA Consulting is a global consultancy with a digital practice that overlaps with SteadyRain's digital strategy and transformation work, though at vastly larger scale and broader scope.
• Accenture Interactive: Accenture Interactive is the digital marketing, design, and experience arm of Accenture, competing for the largest enterprise transformation engagements that SteadyRain occasionally targets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/steadyrain
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/77785

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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