What Ecreative does

Ecreative (legal entity Ecreativeworks, Inc.) is a privately held B2B industrial website design and digital marketing agency founded around 1999-2000 and headquartered in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. The company exclusively serves industrial manufacturers, distributors, OEMs, fastener companies, and the engineers who specify their products — building custom ecommerce, RFQ (request-for-quote), CMS, and database websites augmented by more than 10 proprietary modules including CAD/3D model integration, faceted product search, product configurators, part builders, ERP integration, full shipping integration (FedEx, UPS, LTL Freight), enhanced search, mega-menu navigation, product comparison, technical document libraries, and mobile-responsive design.

The company's technology platform is purpose-built for industrial B2B commerce workflows, with ERP back-end integration enabling real-time inventory updates, faceted search capable of filtering tens of thousands of SKUs down to exact specifications (modeled after McMaster-Carr), and CAD viewers compatible with all five major CAD vendors. Supporting this core platform is a digital marketing services portfolio covering industrial SEO, paid search, email marketing and automation, copywriting, analytics, social media, blogging, and website usability audits.

Ecreative generates revenue through a blended one-time-plus-recurring model: one-time project fees for website builds, design, data population, and module add-ons, plus recurring monthly/annual contracts for digital marketing programs, website hosting, and maintenance. Pricing is quote-based and custom per project under multi-year contracts. GTM is direct enterprise field sales with in-house account representatives, project managers, and a sales rep login portal, serving clients across almost all 50 US states via remote delivery. The company has completed more than 3,800 industrial website builds over 20+ years and reports 50+ live distributor websites alongside hundreds of additional industrial clients. Founder Bret Olseth remains as Founder & President; no external funding, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed.

Name

Ecreative

Legal name

Ecreativeworks, Inc.

Website

https://ecreativeworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecreative (Ecreativeworks, Inc.) is a privately held, Minneapolis-based B2B digital agency that designs custom industrial websites (ecommerce, RFQ, CMS) and digital marketing programs exclusively for manufacturers, distributors, OEMs, fastener companies, and engineers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Website Design and Digital Marketing Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (54181)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Web Content Management (WCM) & Experience Platforms (Content Services) (HDAEAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

B2B Marketplaces & Wholesale Platforms (BPAMAGAD)

Keywords

• Industrial website design
• B2B digital marketing
• Ecommerce website development
• Industrial SEO services
• RFQ website platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Louis Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Website Development Services: Custom industrial B2B website development including ecommerce, CMS, RFQ, database websites, and turnkey solutions. One-time project fees for website builds, design, and data population.
2. Digital Marketing Services: Ongoing digital marketing programs including SEO, paid search, social media marketing, email marketing, marketing automation, copywriting, and analytics services. Recurring monthly or annual service fees.
3. Website Hosting & Maintenance: Website hosting services providing safe, secure, and backed-up hosting with ongoing maintenance and support.
4. Website Module Add-ons: Individual website modules and features sold as add-ons including shipping integration, enhanced search, configurators, galleries, and other tools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ecreative (Ecreativeworks, Inc.) is a B2B industrial marketing agency that designs and develops custom industrial websites—including ecommerce, RFQ, CMS, and database platforms—alongside ongoing digital marketing programs such as industrial SEO, paid search, email marketing, marketing automation, copywriting, analytics, and social media. The firm serves industrial manufacturers, distributors, OEMs, and fastener companies across the U.S., with proprietary tools including CAD/3D integration, faceted search, ERP integration, product configurators, and shipping integration.

Product overview

Ecreative is a B2B industrial website design and digital marketing agency offering a comprehensive platform of website development and marketing services. The core product offerings include three main website platform types: Ecommerce Websites (full direct online purchasing capability), RFQ Websites (catalog-style quoting without direct sales), and CMS Websites (content-focused for custom manufacturers). Supporting these core platforms are numerous add-on modules and tools including Custom Product Configurators, Part Builders, CAD/3D Model Integration, Faceted Search, Enhanced Search, Product Comparison, Technical Library, Photo Gallery, Mega Menu Navigation, Full Shipping Integration (FedEx, UPS, LTL), and Live Chat. The digital marketing service portfolio spans Industrial SEO Programs, Paid Search Services, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Copywriting, Analytics Services, Social Media Marketing, Blog Development, and Website Usability Audits. The company operates with over 20 years of experience and has completed over 3,800 industrial website builds, serving manufacturers, OEMs, distributors, and fastener companies across the US with an in-house team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ecommerce Website Platform Full-featured B2B ecommerce platform enabling direct online purchasing with shopping cart, secure checkout, customer accounts, tiered pricing, and ERP integration. Supports 100 products to over a million SKUs for industrial distributors and manufacturers.
• RFQ (Request for Quote) Website Catalog-style website combining ecommerce functionality with quoting features for businesses not ready for direct online selling. Users can browse products and request pricing for multiple items at once.
• CMS Website Content Management System website giving teams flexibility to update and manage content without technical experience. Emphasizes capabilities pages, technical details, project galleries, and case studies for custom manufacturers.
• Database Website Product database websites with admin tools and essential features for managing sites and tracking sales. Foundation for configurators and other modules.
• Turnkey Website Solutions Complete website redesign solutions including development, design, and data population to make projects less overwhelming for industrial clients.
• Industrial SEO Programs Search engine optimization services tailored for B2B industrial companies, focusing on how technical buyers and engineers search and use websites to deliver increased conversions.
• Paid Search Services Pay-per-click advertising using user data for targeted campaigns that reach potential buyers immediately. Includes Google Ads management with industrial keyword targeting.
• Email Marketing B2B email marketing and custom marketing automation for improved lead generation and increased ROI, including cart abandonment messaging and campaign automation.
• Marketing Automation Marketing automation utilizing software to automate tasks and workflows for marketing, lead nurturing, and sales, including customer service automation and live chat options.
• Copywriting Services B2B copywriting services by writers with industrial client experience, producing compelling content for general webpages, technical content, blogs, product pages, and ecommerce.
• Analytics Services Transparent and robust reporting delivering accurate analysis of website performance with data-based insights for goal attainment and strategy success.
• Social Media Marketing Social media strategy services engaging the right customers through tailored plans aligned with business and clientele needs.
• Blog Development B2B blogging platform with user-friendly blog module for publishing content that answers common questions and solves problems for industry clients.
• Website Usability Audit Website usability auditing evaluating how users navigate, complete quotes, purchase, and interact with sites, plus search engine crawlability analysis.
• Website Hosting Website hosting services providing safe, secure, and backed-up hosting with external hosting options also available.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48% increase in conversions with UX improvements and fresh content
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FedExcoreTechnology or IntegrationFedEx Webservice Integration for shipping label generation, rate calculation, and tracking. Part of Full Shipping Integration functionality allowing order processing through site admin with automatic customer notifications.
• UPScoreTechnology or IntegrationUPS Shipping & Tracking Integration for shipping label generation and package tracking. Integrated through site admin with automatic tracking information added to order details.
• LTL Freight CarrierscoreTechnology or IntegrationLTL Freight Shipping Integration for less-than-truckload freight shipments common in industrial B2B distribution. Part of comprehensive shipping integration solution.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Square 2 Marketing: B2B marketing agency offering web design, inbound marketing, and revenue-driven strategies with experience serving industrial clients; similar service portfolio to Ecreative.
• Hawke Media: Full-service digital marketing agency offering SEO, paid media, web design, and ecommerce services; broader portfolio and scale than Ecreative but similar core capabilities.
• KlientBoost: Mid-to-large digital marketing agency specializing in PPC and CRO with B2B clients; comparable in digital marketing services but broader in vertical focus.
• Heinz Marketing: B2B marketing agency focused on sales and marketing alignment with industrial/SaaS client base; comparable as a B2B specialist agency offering content, web, and demand-gen services.
• Straight North: Larger B2B internet marketing agency offering SEO, paid media, and web design with strong industrial/manufacturing client base; broader scale but overlapping capabilities.
• WebFX: Large full-service digital marketing agency with industrial clients, offering SEO, web design, and ecommerce development; overlapping capabilities but at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• Revenue River: B2B digital marketing agency with strong industrial/SaaS verticals offering web design, SEO, and inbound marketing services to manufacturers and distributors.
• Tilt Metrics: B2B-focused digital marketing agency providing SEO, PPC, and web design for industrial and manufacturing clients — directly comparable in target market and service offering.
• 180Brew: Industrial marketing agency providing web design, SEO, and digital strategy to manufacturers and B2B industrial brands; comparable in target customer and service portfolio.
• Gorilla 76: B2B industrial marketing agency specializing in website design, branding, and digital marketing for manufacturers and industrial clients — overlapping vertical focus and service mix with Ecreative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ECWseo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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