What BLKDG does

BLKDG Studio is a Denver, Colorado-based full-service digital marketing agency founded in 2011 that builds and markets Shopify ecommerce storefronts for DTC/eCommerce brands, B2B companies, craft beverage producers (breweries and distilleries), outdoor and active lifestyle brands, electronics retailers with large catalogs, and nonprofit organizations. Core technical capabilities center on Shopify development—custom themes built from the data layer, Hydrogen/headless architecture for performance at scale, and platform migrations from WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, Squarespace, and Wix with SEO preservation. The firm holds Shopify Plus Partner and Klaviyo Partner certifications and integrates with PIM (Akeneo/Salsify/Plytix) and search (Algolia/Searchspring) tools to support large-catalog and enterprise headless builds.

The marketing offering spans technical and ecommerce SEO (including emerging AEO/GEO for generative search), paid media management on Google, Meta, and TikTok, CRO and A/B testing, and Klaviyo-powered email automation. Named customers include Toyota Trucks, Lemonade Insurance, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Lawson's Finest Liquids, CoffeeAM, 4FRNT, and the American Alpine Club, spanning enterprise and mid-market segments. Go-to-market is sales-led via free Visibility Audits, with enterprise field sales for larger engagements; revenue is generated through project-based development engagements and recurring retainers for managed SEO and email. BLKDG is privately held with no disclosed funding, headcount, or revenue, and operates from a single Denver headquarters serving the U.S. market.

Name

BLKDG

Legal name

BLKDG Studio

Website

https://blkdg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BLKDG Studio is a Denver-based full-service digital marketing agency that builds Shopify ecommerce stores and runs SEO, paid media, CRO, and Klaviyo email for DTC/eCommerce, B2B, craft beverage, outdoor, electronics, and nonprofit clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Marketing Agency

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (541430)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B Demand Generation & Lead Nurture Agencies (BPAFAKAA)

Keywords

• Shopify development agency
• Digital marketing services
• Ecommerce SEO
• Paid media management
• Conversion rate optimization

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Marketing Services: Full-service digital marketing agency providing web design, development, SEO, paid advertising, email marketing, and CRO services. Revenue generated through project-based engagements, retainer arrangements, and ongoing marketing services.
2. Shopify Development: Custom Shopify theme development, headless/Hydrogen builds, platform migrations (from WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, Wix, Squarespace), and Shopify Plus implementations.
3. Managed SEO Services: Ongoing SEO management including content strategy, technical SEO, and SEO migrations with retainer-based pricing.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BLKDG is a full-service digital marketing and Shopify development agency that designs, builds, and grows ecommerce brands. Core offerings include custom Shopify theme development and Hydrogen/headless builds, platform migrations to Shopify, technical and ecommerce SEO, paid media management (Google, Meta, TikTok), Klaviyo email and SMS automation, conversion rate optimization, and brand identity design. Engagement is delivered through project-based builds and ongoing retainers, scoped after a free Visibility Audit.

Product overview

BLKDG is a full-service digital marketing and Shopify development agency based in Denver, CO (operating since 2011). Rather than a single software product, BLKDG offers a comprehensive suite of agency services organized around Shopify ecommerce development and digital marketing. The core offering consists of Custom Shopify Theme Development and Hydrogen/Headless builds, complemented by Platform Migration services (from WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, Squarespace, and Wix). The agency's digital marketing stack includes SEO services (Technical SEO, Ecommerce SEO, AEO/GEO), Paid Advertising (Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, Retargeting), Conversion Rate Optimization (A/B Testing, Checkout Optimization, Heatmaps), and Email/SMS Marketing (Klaviyo Flows, Segmentation). BLKDG also operates specialized verticals for Electronics Ecommerce (with PIM integrations for Akeneo, Salsify, Plytix), Craft Beverage, and Outdoor/Active Lifestyle brands. A Free Visibility Audit serves as the entry point for client acquisition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shopify Theme Development and Headless Builds Custom Shopify theme design and development built from the data model up for conversion, performance, and complex catalogs, including Hydrogen/headless Shopify builds for brands where catalog scale and front-end performance cannot coexist in a standard theme. For DTC and B2B ecommerce brands on Shopify.
• Shopify Platform Migrations Migration services from WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, Squarespace, and Wix to Shopify with 100% redirect mapping and SEO equity preservation, plus scoping, timeline, and redirect strategy. For brands hitting platform ceilings on their current ecommerce stack.
• Search Engine Optimization Services Full-service SEO including technical SEO audits, content strategy, local SEO, ecommerce SEO, SEO migrations, and emerging search optimization (AEO/GEO). Offered as managed ongoing SEO on retainer or as one-off audits and migrations. For ecommerce brands that need to capture organic search demand.
• Paid Media Management Paid advertising management across Google Ads (including Shopping and Performance Max), Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, and retargeting/remarketing campaigns, with ROAS optimization and creative strategy. For DTC and ecommerce brands seeking paid acquisition at measurable ROI.
• Conversion Rate Optimization Services Conversion audits, A/B testing, ecommerce checkout optimization, conversion funnel analysis, and heatmap and session recording analysis to systematically close the gap between website visitors and paying customers. For ecommerce brands seeking to lift conversion on existing traffic.
• Klaviyo Email and SMS Marketing Services Klaviyo-powered email and SMS marketing automation including welcome series, abandoned cart, post-purchase, and win-back flows, plus customer segmentation strategy. For Shopify brands seeking lifecycle revenue growth.
• Brand and Identity Design Identity systems, art direction, photography, and brand guidelines development for DTC brands seeking a digital presence that reflects the quality of their work.
• Copywriting and Editorial Strategy Content copywriting and editorial strategy services for ecommerce brands, including SEO content and product copy.
• GA4 Analytics Setup and Reporting Google Analytics 4 implementation, custom reporting dashboards, revenue attribution, and funnel visibility reporting integrated during Shopify builds.
• Shopify Subscription Setup and Management Subscription commerce implementation on Shopify using Recharge, including pausable and triable subscriptions combinable with regular cart items.
• Electronics Ecommerce Agency Services Specialized Shopify development for electronics brands with 10,000+ SKU catalogs, including PIM integration (Akeneo, Salsify, Plytix), metafield architecture, faceted search (Algolia, Searchspring), and compatibility data management.
• Craft Beverage Digital Marketing Services Digital marketing specialization for breweries, distilleries, and wine brands, including age-gate compliance, DTC alcohol regulations, local SEO for taprooms, and brand storytelling.
• Outdoor and Active Lifestyle Marketing Services Digital marketing specialization for outdoor and active lifestyle brands, including Shopify stores for technical product catalogs and seasonality-aware paid media.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4FRNT ski brand: Ad revenue was 39% above the $576K goal and up 88% year-over-year. ROAS hit 1,225%, more than doubling the 789.5% seasonal target. CPA dropped 50% to $49.80 against a $70.93 goal.

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Shopify PluscoreTechnology or IntegrationShopify Plus Partner status - certified partner for enterprise Shopify implementations, custom theme development, and platform migrations.
• Shopify ExpertcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Shopify Expert designation for custom development, theme work, and Shopify store implementations.
• KlaviyocoreTechnology or IntegrationKlaviyo Partner status for email marketing automation platform implementation. BLKDG offers Klaviyo flows, email & SMS marketing, and segmentation services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SwiftOtter: Shopify Plus Partner agency offering custom theme development, headless builds, and platform migrations. Directly comparable to BLKDG in service mix, Shopify platform focus, and mid-market/enterprise DTC client base.
• First Pier: Shopify Plus agency based in Portland, ME providing custom development, SEO, paid media, and CRO. Closely matches BLKDG's full-service model, regional US HQ profile, and DTC/mid-market customer focus.
• 1Digital Agency: eCommerce digital agency specializing in Shopify, BigCommerce, and Magento with services spanning development, SEO, and paid media. Comparable to BLKDG in commerce platform expertise and B2B/DTC client mix.
• BlueSwitch: Shopify Plus Partner agency offering custom development, design, and digital marketing for DTC and B2B brands. Comparable to BLKDG in Shopify-centric service stack and mid-market positioning.
• OuterBox: Digital marketing agency focused on eCommerce growth with services spanning web design, SEO, and paid media. Comparable to BLKDG in performance-driven eCommerce agency model and enterprise DTC client roster.
• Coalition Technologies: Full-service eCommerce agency with deep Shopify, SEO, and paid media capabilities serving DTC and B2B brands. Directly comparable to BLKDG in service breadth and eCommerce platform expertise.
• Common Thread Collective: DTC growth agency providing paid media, creative, and lifecycle marketing services to consumer brands. Comparable to BLKDG in DTC vertical focus and full-funnel marketing capabilities.
• Lounge Lizard: Full-service digital marketing and web design agency offering web development, SEO, paid media, and branding. Comparable to BLKDG in full-service agency model and brand identity design offerings.
• Digital Silk: Digital agency providing web design, development, SEO, and branding services to mid-market and enterprise clients. Comparable to BLKDG in integrated design-plus-marketing service model.

Broad incumbents

• AMP Agency: Larger full-service digital marketing agency offering strategy, media, creative, and technology services. Overlaps with BLKDG's digital marketing stack but operates at broader enterprise scale across non-Shopify channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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