What SF Media does

SF Media (legal entity: SF Media Solutions Ltd., company number 7714180) is a UK-based, founder-owned digital marketing and web design agency headquartered in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Founded in July 2011 by Peter Scully (Marketing Director) and Jamie Fryatt (Technical Director), the firm offers four core service lines — Web Design & Development, Search Engine Optimisation, Pay-Per-Click Management, and Social Media Management — targeted primarily at small and mid-sized B2B businesses, with selected mid-market and enterprise engagements (e.g., law firms, multi-sector estates, jewellery eCommerce). Operating geographies are stated as the UK, with marketing and lead generation focused on the Nottinghamshire region.

The company's technical stack centres on WordPress paired with an in-house "SF Media CMS" for clients needing simpler or more bespoke configurations, fronted by responsive design and backed by fully managed cloud hosting on Amazon Web Services with hourly multi-location backups, plus email management intermediated through Rackspace and Microsoft 365. SF Media achieved Google Certified Partner status in January 2017 via the Google AdWords Fundamentals and Google Shopping examinations, which underpins its PPC service delivery and channel access.

Commercially, SF Media combines one-time project fees for web builds (entry-level from £1,500, corporate from £5,000, eCommerce from £7,500, custom work on application) with monthly retainer SEO and PPC packages (from £200–£800 per month across tiers for limited keywords, multi-product stores, and competitive keywords) and recurring annual hosting from £150. The firm sells through a consultative, sales-led direct model with free initial consultations led by the directors, supported by SEO/content marketing, paid search, social media, referrals, and community engagement (Mansfield Volunteer Awards sponsorship, school programmes with West Nottinghamshire College and The Evolve Trust). It is founder-owned, with no disclosed external funding, parent company, subsidiaries, or acquisitions.

Name

SF Media

Legal name

SF Media Solutions Ltd.

Website

https://sf.media

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SF Media is a UK-based, founder-owned digital marketing and web design agency in Mansfield offering web design, SEO, PPC, and social media management to small and mid-sized B2B businesses, with select mid-market and enterprise accounts across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Marketing Services

NAICS

Media Buying Agencies (54183), Media Buying Agencies (541830), Media Representatives (541840), Media Representatives (54184), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310)

akta.pro primary industry

Media Planning, Buying & Optimization (BPAFAAAC)

Keywords

• Web design services
• Search engine optimization
• Pay per click management
• Social media management
• Web hosting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mansfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Web Design & Development: One-time project fees for custom website design and development services including corporate websites, eCommerce stores, and custom development projects.
2. SEO Management: Recurring monthly retainer fees for search engine optimisation services with tiered pricing based on keyword complexity and scope.
3. PPC Management: Monthly management fees for pay-per-click advertising campaigns, typically bundled with SEO services.
4. Web Hosting: Annual managed hosting services on AWS cloud platform with 12 months included in web development projects, then renewable.
5. Email Management: Managed email hosting services, acting as intermediary between clients and Rackspace/Microsoft 365 providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SF Media is a full-service digital marketing and web design agency that builds responsive websites (using WordPress or its in-house SF Media CMS), manages search engine optimisation, runs pay-per-click campaigns (Google Ads/Shopping), and delivers social media management for UK businesses. Projects typically include a 12-month managed hosting bundle on AWS, with optional email management and SSL installation as add-ons. Pricing starts at £1,500 per website project and £200 per month for SEO/PPC retainers.

Product overview

SF Media is a full-service digital marketing and web development agency offering four core service areas: Web Design & Development, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Pay Per Click (PPC) Management, and Social Media Management. Their web design services include both WordPress-based and custom CMS solutions (SF Media CMS), hosted on AWS cloud infrastructure. SEO services encompass consultation, keyword research, market research, onsite optimisation, offsite exposure/link building, and monthly reporting. PPC services include Google Ads management across Search, Shopping, and display networks. The company also offers supplementary services including web hosting on AWS, email management via Rackspace/Microsoft Exchange/Office 365, and SSL certificate installation. Pricing for web development starts from £1,500, with SEO and PPC management from £200 per month.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Web Design & Development Custom website design and development services for businesses, using WordPress or SF Media's proprietary CMS, with responsive design for mobile compatibility, AWS hosting, and email management solutions. Includes unlimited editable pages, full design and planning process, and 12 months free hosting on corporate/brochure websites.
• Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Organic search engine optimisation service for businesses including consultation, keyword research, market research, onsite optimisation, offsite exposure/link building, and monthly reporting to improve website rankings and drive traffic. Tiered pricing from £400/month based on keyword scope.
• Pay Per Click (PPC) Management Paid advertising campaign management on Google Ads platforms including Google Search Marketing and Google Shopping, focused on improving traffic quality, increasing online enquiries, and reducing cost per conversion. Delivered under Google Certified Partner status from January 2017.
• Social Media Management Social media marketing service for businesses to build audience, engage customers, and increase brand exposure through platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Web Hosting Fully managed cloud hosting service on Amazon Web Services (AWS) with hourly backups in multiple locations, full technical support, and limited content updates, provided from £150 per year. Twelve months included with web development projects.
• Email Management Email hosting and management service using Rackspace as preferred provider with POP/IMAP accounts, plus Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 access. SF Media acts as the primary client contact providing jargon-free support.
• SSL Certificates SSL certificate installation and HTTPS migration service to secure websites and improve trust and search engine rankings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 233.33% increase in online enquiries within first 4 weeks for national employment law firm
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GooglecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017SF Media achieved Google Certified Partner status by passing Google AdWords Fundamentals and Google Shopping exams. This partnership provides specialist Google AdWords and Merchant Centre support, access to advanced resources, and exclusive promotions only available to certified partners.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS is used as the hosting platform for SF Media's fully managed cloud hosting solutions. Offers cloud-based hosting with data spread across multiple servers, hourly backups in multiple locations, and award-winning cloud infrastructure.
• West Nottinghamshire CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSF Media has worked with West Nottinghamshire College on community initiatives including the Little Genius Programme and Career Champions programme, delivering CV workshops to students.
• Mansfield Community Voluntary Service (Mansfield CVS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSF Media built a free website for Mansfield CVS and supports their yearly awards evening. Active community partnership supporting local charitable initiatives.
• The Evolve TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSF Media has worked with The Evolve Trust which manages a number of secondary schools locally, participating in career education programmes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Search Laboratory: UK-based digital marketing agency focused on SEO, PPC, and paid media for international and UK clients. Similar performance-marketing orientation and Google Partner ecosystem participation as SF Media.
• The SEO Works: Sheffield-based UK agency offering SEO, PPC, web design, and social media services to SMEs. Comparable regional UK positioning, service stack, and target segment.
• Hallam Internet: UK full-service digital marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, web design, and content services to mid-market clients. Highly comparable mid-sized agency competing for the same B2B and eCommerce client base as SF Media.
• Click Consult: UK SEO and PPC agency serving SMEs and mid-market clients across multiple sectors. Comparable in service portfolio (search-led) and customer size to SF Media.
• Impression Digital: UK digital agency offering SEO, PPC, content, and web design for B2B and eCommerce clients. Comparable service mix with overlapping customer segments.
• Evoluted: Mid-sized UK digital agency specialising in web design/development, SEO, and paid media. Directly comparable in size, service mix, and target customer profile to SF Media.

Emerging players

• Receptional: Boutique UK digital marketing agency offering SEO, content, and paid media services to mid-market clients. Comparable scale and specialism orientation, with partial overlap in geographic focus.

Others

• Bouygues Telecom Business (digital arm): Digital services arm providing web development and digital marketing infrastructure solutions. Adjacent enabling player rather than direct competitor, illustrating the broader ecosystem in which agencies like SF Media operate.

Broad incumbents

• WPP: Global advertising and marketing services holding company with extensive SEO/PPC/digital capabilities through agencies including GroupM and Wunderman Thompson. Represents the broad incumbent end of the same marketing services category.
• Croud: Larger UK-headquartered digital media agency offering SEO, PPC, content, and programmatic services across enterprise clients. A broader incumbent in the same digital marketing category as SF Media.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sfmedia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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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