DSB WorldWide

Name

DSB WorldWide

Legal name

DSBWorldWide, Inc.

Website

https://dsbworldwide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Design and Digital Agency Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHALAJ

Survey, Panel & Fieldwork Services

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Research, Analytics & Expert Services

SECONDARYAFALACAH

Multi-Site/Group Certification Management Services

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Food Safety Certification Bodies (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, SQF)

Keywords

• Web design services
• Content management system
• Online certification platform
• Digital marketing solutions
• Branding and identity

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Web Design and Development Services: Custom website design, development, and ongoing maintenance services for businesses, organizations, and government agencies. Includes e-commerce platforms, informational sites, and complex membership systems.
2. Branding Services: Corporate branding strategy, logo design, brand identity development, marketing materials, and professional print solutions.
3. Digital Marketing Services: SEO, search engine marketing (SEM), social media marketing, advertising campaign management, and display advertising services.
4. EduClasses Online Certification: Online training and certification programs across multiple industries including food safety, cosmetology, cannabis, and food allergens. Revenue from course enrollments and certification exams.
5. WebItems CMS Licensing: Licensing of proprietary WebItems content management system to power client websites, including EduClasses platform and over 1,000 other websites.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DSBWorldWide provides comprehensive, all-in-one web design and development services — including custom websites, e-commerce platforms, branding/logo design, SEO, SEM, and social media marketing — for businesses, organizations, government agencies, and nonprofits. The company also operates two proprietary technology products: the WebItems® CMS (now in version 11, powering over 1,000 websites) and the EduClasses® online training and certification platform, which delivers ANAB-, ANAB-CFP-, and ACFEF-accredited certification programs in food safety, cannabis handling, cosmetology, and allergens.

Product overview

DSB WorldWide offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on two proprietary core products: WebItems® Software (a content management system now in its 11th version powering over 1,000 websites) and EduClasses® (an online education and certification platform). WebItems CMS provides a comprehensive suite of modules including Page Manager, Site Navigation, Rich Text, Blog, Members, Shopping Cart System, Video/Photo Galleries, Surveys, Feedback Forms, and more. EduClasses operates multiple certification sub-brands including FHC® Food Handler Classes, FMC® Food Managers Certification, SSC® Seller Server Classes, CHC® Cannabis Handler Classes, FAC® Food Allergens Classes, CEC® Cosmetology Edu Classes, and Learn Medical Cannabis Compounding, alongside the EduProctor™ proctoring system and NIPReg instructor/proctor registry. The company also provides services including website design/development, branding, SEO, SEM, SMM, and tradeshow display solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EduClasses®: Professional online training and certification division of DSBWorldWide, offering programs including FHC® Food Handler Classes, FMC® Food Managers Certification, SSC® Seller Server Classes, CHC® Cannabis Handler Classes, CEC® Cosmetology Edu Classes, FAC® Food Allergens Classes, and NIPReg National Instructor Proctor Registry.
• WebItems® Software

Products and services

• WebItems® Software Proprietary content management system (CMS) in version 11, providing modules for page management, site navigation, rich text editing, blogs, galleries, member management, e-commerce, surveys, SEO, and more. Licensed to businesses, organizations, and agencies for powering their websites.
• EduClasses® Online Certification Platform Online education and certification platform delivering professional training programs across food safety, food management, alcohol seller/server, cannabis handling, cosmetology, food allergens, and medical cannabis compounding. Offers exam proctoring services and serves individuals and employers nationwide and internationally.
• FHC® Food Handler Classes ANAB-accredited food handler training program serving the United States and The Bahamas, providing state-approved food safety certification for individual food handlers.
• FMC® Food Managers Certification ANAB-CFP accredited food manager certification exam and online training program, a nationally recognized Certified Food Manager exam serving the United States and international markets including Puerto Rico and The Bahamas.
• SSC® Seller Server Classes Alcohol seller responsible vendor program approved in multiple states, providing training for servers and sellers of alcoholic beverages.
• CHC® Cannabis Handler Classes Cannabis industry compliance training program addressing responsible handling practices for cannabis vendors and professionals.
• FAC® Food Allergens Classes Specialized training program on allergen safety in food service, offering certification for food industry professionals.
• CEC® Cosmetology Edu Classes Cosmetology education and certification program catering to beauty professionals, expanding beyond food safety into the beauty industry.
• Learn Medical Cannabis Compounding Internationally accredited training site provided by the Medical Cannabis Compounding Group of Jamaica, offering medical cannabis education.
• Website Design and Development Services Custom web solutions including dynamic, user-friendly websites, e-commerce platforms, and informational sites tailored to meet unique business needs of SMBs, nonprofits, government agencies, and luxury brands.
• Branding and Logo Design Services Corporate branding strategy services including logo design, brand identity development, visual style creation, marketing materials, and professional print solutions.
• SEO Services Search Engine Optimization services leveraging built-in SEO tools in WebItems CMS, including customizable meta tags, URL structures, and keyword strategies for improved search rankings.
• SEM Services Search Engine Marketing campaign management including ad creation, strategic keywords, bid management, and performance optimization.
• Social Media Marketing (SMM) Social media marketing solutions across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, including content creation, ad campaigns, and performance analysis.
• Tradeshow Display Design Design and creation of high-impact tradeshow booth displays including tension-fabric backdrops, signage, counters, and modular booth systems.
• Business Consulting Services Comprehensive consulting from proposal to project launch, including business needs assessment, creative discussion, development, and launch support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 websites powered by WebItems CMS
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• PrometriccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Prometric partnered as a third-party proctor vendor for FMC Food Managers Certification Exam, offering candidates testing at Prometric Test Centers and via ProProctor remote proctoring service, expanding national accessibility.
• Early Access Training (The Bahamas)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Early Access Training partnered with EduClasses for FHC Food Handler Classes and FMC Food Managers Certification expansion in The Bahamas, supporting international growth of food safety training programs.
• TACCHO (Texas Association of City & County Health Officials)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTACCHO partnered with DSBWorldWide to implement a secure, scalable membership management system powered by WebItems Software, enabling streamlined member registration, committee coordination, event management, and secure access to organizational resources.
• TALWD (Texas Association of Local WIC Directors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTALWD partnered with DSBWorldWide to develop a secure, scalable membership system tailored to their organizational needs, supporting member registration, committee participation, event coordination, and access control.
• SPCAA (South Plains Community Action Association)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPCAA partnered with DSBWorldWide to design and develop a modern, easy-to-update website using WebItems Software, giving their team full control over content, navigation, and updates without requiring technical skills.
• Ema Savahl CouturemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSBWorldWide partnered with globally recognized fashion brand Ema Savahl Couture to craft a digital experience reflecting the artistry and uniqueness of their couture collection, powered by WebItems Software.
• Nature's Source Plant FoodmajorTechnology or IntegrationNature's Source Plant Food utilizes DSB's e-commerce system with dynamic product catalog, multiple shipping options, payment integration, and inventory management capabilities.
• TBBBT (The Bahamas Barber Beauty Trade)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational expansion partnership supporting beauty and barber professionals in The Bahamas with training and certification programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Squarespace: Premium website builder emphasizing design quality for creatives, small businesses, and portfolios. Competes with DSB's brand-conscious web design services for clients like Natasha Kertes Photography and Ema Savahl Couture.
• Wix: Leading no-code website builder serving SMBs and individuals with drag-and-drop design, e-commerce, and CMS capabilities. Mass-market alternative to DSB's small-business web design services and WebItems CMS, with price points well below custom agency work.

Others

• Prometric: Global testing and proctoring infrastructure provider that operates as a partner to EduClasses for FMC exam delivery. While not a direct competitor, Prometric is a strategic adjacent that also enables certification programs across regulated industries and represents both a partner and a potential competitive distribution channel.

Direct peers

• Webflow: Visual website builder and CMS platform targeting designers, agencies, and SMBs. Direct substitute for DSB's WebItems CMS and web design services, offering a no-code, modern alternative to the proprietary CMS architecture.
• 360training: Online compliance training and certification provider covering food safety, alcohol service, and other regulated industries. Comparable to EduClasses in offering state-approved certification programs for food handlers and food managers, with a similar B2B and B2C distribution model.
• eFoodhandlers: Online food handler certification platform offering state-approved training across multiple U.S. states. Direct competitor to DSB's FHC Food Handler Classes with a similar self-serve, online-first delivery model and state-by-state regulatory approvals.
• Learn2Serve: Online food safety and alcohol seller/server training provider owned by 360training. Direct competitor to EduClasses' FHC and SSC programs, serving food service workers across multiple U.S. states with similar ANSI/ANAB accredited courses.
• National Registry of Food Safety Professionals: Food Manager Certification program accredited by ANAB, comparable to EduClasses' FMC Food Managers Certification. Direct competitor in the certified food manager exam market with similar regulatory accreditation and exam-based certification delivery.
• ServSafe (National Restaurant Association): Operates the dominant food safety manager and handler certification program in the U.S. Direct competitor to EduClasses' FHC Food Handler Classes and FMC Food Managers Certification, with comparable ANAB accreditation and state-mandated training programs.
• Always Food Safe: Food safety and alcohol certification training company offering ANSI/ANAB accredited food handler and food manager programs. Comparable to EduClasses in regulatory accreditation and online certification delivery, with overlapping content on food safety, allergens, and seller-server training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DSBWorldWide
• Facebookfacebook.com/DSBWorldWide
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dsbworldwide-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/dsbworldwide

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 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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