Creative Works

What Creative Works does

Creative Works (CreativeWorks Systems) is a private digital agency founded in 2008 and headquartered in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, with additional presence across Central and South America. The firm delivers on-demand web development, UX/UI design, internet marketing, and emerging Agentic AI implementation services to mid-market and enterprise clients across multiple verticals, with a sales-led model offering free trial evaluations of up to 8 hours of work. Its three core verticals are: (1) Pennsylvania municipal websites, where it provides WCAG 2.1 Level AA-compliant platforms with modules for permits, payments, meeting minutes, ADA compliance, and facilities reservations, serving multiple townships including Pocono, Smithfield, Tobyhanna, and Coolbaugh; (2) Shopify & E-Commerce services including store builds, migrations from WooCommerce/Magento/BigCommerce, custom apps, integrations (QuickBooks Enterprise, GA4, GTM, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, shipping APIs), and modular maintenance packs; and (3) TagLife, a 2025-launched white-label SaaS influencer marketing platform enabling agencies to manage campaigns across Instagram, Meta, TikTok, and X with AI-powered influencer matching, automated payouts, and reporting.

The underlying technology stack spans modern frameworks (JavaScript/Vue/React/Angular, PHP/Python/.NET), databases (MySQL/SQL/Oracle), CMS and commerce platforms (WordPress, Drupal, Magento, WooCommerce, Shopify), and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCloud/Azure). Differentiated technology assets include the TagLife platform with API access and Gemini AI integration, the ActiveCollab-based client portal, and a Shopify specialization stack featuring custom apps, GA4/GTM event tracking, QuickBooks Enterprise bridges, and 3D product builders.

Revenue is generated through three streams: hourly billing starting at $28/hour for mid-level talent with no minimums, monthly retainers starting at $550/month for 20 hours of semi-dedicated personnel, and quoted fixed-price projects with milestone-based payments. Customer concentration is dispersed across at least three verticals with named anchors including AllPaws.com (acquired by PetSmart), innova, Tales of Marketing Success, and multiple PA municipalities, while marketing relies on a content blog, organic SEO, paid Meta/LinkedIn advertising, HubSpot-driven email marketing, and a free-trial referral motion.

Name

Creative Works

Legal name

CreativeWorks Systems

Website

https://creativeworks.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Creative Works is a Stroudsburg, PA-based digital agency founded in 2008 that delivers web development, UX/UI design, marketing, and Agentic AI implementation services to mid-market and enterprise clients, with three specialized verticals: Pennsylvania municipal websites, Shopify e-commerce, and the white-label TagLife influencer marketing SaaS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Agency Services

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (541430), Graphic Design Services (54143)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Full-Service Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Content & Creative Studio for Creators (Concepting/Production) (MPAAAHAD), Creative & Brand Campaign Development (BPAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Web development services
• UX/UI design services
• E-commerce development
• Digital marketing services
• Municipal web solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Stroudsburg

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. Hourly Billing: Mid-level hourly rate starting at $28/hour with no minimums, detailed monthly invoices, and full transparency on project hours
2. Monthly Retainers: Starting rate of $550/month for 20 hours of semi-dedicated personnel, instant availability, and seamless integration into client processes acting as their staff
3. Quoted Projects: Fixed-price projects based on Statement of Work with milestone-based payments and final payment upon successful delivery

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Creative Works is a digital services firm that provides web development and maintenance, UX/UI design, internet marketing, agentic AI implementation, and Shopify/e-commerce services. In addition to agency services, the company operates two proprietary software products: a Municipal Website Platform built specifically for Pennsylvania municipalities and TagLife, a white-label SaaS influencer marketing platform.

Product overview

Creative Works is a digital agency offering three core service lines: (1) Shopify & E-Commerce services for building, optimizing, and maintaining Shopify storefronts including custom development, migrations, and ongoing maintenance; (2) Municipal Website Platform with specialized modules for Pennsylvania local governments including meeting agendas, permits, ADA compliance, and resident self-service tools; and (3) TagLife, a white-label influencer marketing SaaS platform enabling agencies to manage campaigns across social networks with AI-powered matching, automated payouts, and reporting. Additional services include UX/UI design, internet marketing, web development, and Agentic AI implementation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TagLife: White-label social media influencer platform for agencies to manage, launch, and monetize influencer campaigns across networks, brands, and creators at scale.

Products and services

• Web Development and Maintenance
• UX/UI Design
• Internet Marketing
• Agentic AI Implementation
• Shopify & E-Commerce Services
• Municipal Website Platform
• TagLife White-label SaaS influencer marketing platform enabling agencies and brands to launch, manage, and measure influencer campaigns with AI-assisted tooling under their own brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Platform migration for 1M+ monthly visit sites completed seamlessly
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• StröerflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStröer utilized the TagLife influencer marketing platform to achieve 10x performance in their influencer marketing operations. Creative Works references this as a proven case study demonstrating the platform's capabilities, offering complimentary access to 5 partner agencies in exchange for feedback and testimonials.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Aspire: Influencer marketing platform built for agencies and brands; comparable to TagLife with campaign management, creator marketplace, and reporting features.
• GRIN: Influencer marketing platform with creator management, payments, and reporting; competes with TagLife in the agency-facing influencer marketing SaaS category.
• Upfluence: Influencer marketing software with campaign management, analytics, and affiliate tools; competes in the same agency-facing white-label category as TagLife.

Direct peers

• SmartSites: Full-service digital agency providing web development, SEO, PPC, and design; comparable scale and service mix with overlapping customer segments in the US mid-market.
• CivicPlus: Largest provider of municipal government websites and software in the US; competes head-to-head with Creative Works in the PA municipal vertical with a deeper product suite ( agendas, permits, payments).
• BlueSwitch: Shopify Plus agency specializing in e-commerce development, migrations, and custom apps; directly comparable to Creative Works' Shopify practice including custom app development and integrations.
• Granicus: Government experience platform offering website, meeting management, and digital communications tools; overlaps with Creative Works' municipal website and meeting minutes modules.
• WebFX: Full-service digital marketing agency offering web development, SEO, and design services at similar scale; competes for the same mid-market and enterprise customers with comparable hourly/retainer models.
• Lounge Lizard: Digital agency offering web design, branding, and marketing services; similar boutique full-service positioning targeting mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Thrive Internet Marketing Agency: Digital marketing agency providing web design, development, SEO, and e-commerce services; similar mid-market positioning and multi-service portfolio to Creative Works.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CreativeWorksUs

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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