What Edge One Media does

Edge One Media is a privately held, founder-operated full-service digital marketing agency founded in 2003 and headquartered in Tigard/Portland, Oregon. The firm delivers an integrated portfolio spanning branding, web design and development, graphic design, social media management, digital advertising/PPC, email marketing, marketing automation, and marketing consulting to established small and mid-market businesses, with selective enterprise work (e.g., Integrated Surveillance & Defense). Website builds are predominantly custom-coded using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP on WordPress, with Shopify, Wix, and Squarespace used as template-based alternatives. Its technical differentiator is "build-from-the-ground-up" custom development rather than templated site assembly.

The business model combines one-time project fees for website builds and branding engagements with recurring subscription revenue from website maintenance/security retainers and ongoing digital marketing services (social media, PPC, email, automation). Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts and is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is consultative and relationship-driven: the Marketing Focus Snapshot serves as a paid strategy engagement that functions as both a standalone consulting product and a lead-conversion mechanism, complemented by a podcast (Refreshing Edge), an active blog, social presence, and deep Tigard/Portland community involvement (Chamber of Commerce, Relay for Life) that generates referrals.

The customer base is heterogeneous — legal (Hartpence Law, CornerStone Law Group), non-profit/government (Tigard Chamber), healthcare (Bridgetown Chiropractic), defense (ISD), and professional coaching (Avenue F) — with case studies demonstrating measurable outcomes (650% increase in website inquiries, 21% traffic lift, 50% referral traffic increase for Hartpence Law). The firm operates with 1–10 employees under co-owners Nicholas De Salvo (CEO) and Megan De Salvo, and has been recognized locally via the 2019 Tigard Chamber Business of the Year and ranked Top 30 by DesignRush in 2021. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary software, or external funding are disclosed.

Name

Edge One Media

Legal name

Edge One Media

Website

https://edge-one.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Edge One Media is a Portland-based, founder-operated full-service digital marketing agency founded in 2003, delivering custom web design, branding, and digital marketing services to established small and mid-market businesses across the Pacific Northwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

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

Revenue model

1. Web Design & Development: Custom website design and development services including brochure sites, e-commerce stores, membership websites, portfolio websites, blogs, event/booking sites, and landing pages. Revenue is generated through project-based fees.
2. Branding Services: Brand identity development, logo design, positioning, and brand elements creation for businesses seeking to establish or refresh their visual identity.
3. Digital Marketing Services: Ongoing marketing services including social media management, digital advertising/PPC campaigns, email marketing, content creation, and marketing automation.
4. Marketing Consulting: Strategic consulting engagements including the Marketing Focus Snapshot paid strategy session and ongoing marketing evaluation services.
5. Website Maintenance & Support: Ongoing maintenance plans covering security updates, backups, performance optimization, and retainer hours for content updates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Edge One Media is a full-service digital marketing and design agency that builds custom websites and integrated marketing systems for established small-to-medium businesses. It delivers branding, web design/development, graphic design, social media management, digital advertising/PPC, email marketing, marketing automation, and ongoing website maintenance and security on a project and retainer basis.

Product overview

Edge One Media is a full-service digital marketing agency offering a unified suite of marketing and design services for established businesses. The portfolio is organized into two primary categories: Design services (Web Design & Development, Branding, Graphic Design, and Maintenance & Security) and Marketing services (Social Media, Digital Ads/PPC, Marketing Automation, Marketing Audits, Email Marketing & Content, and Marketing Consulting). The agency also offers two named sub-products: the Refreshing Edge Podcast (a business/marketing podcast) and the Marketing Focus Snapshot (a paid strategy engagement). All services are delivered as managed offerings, not modular software products, with a focus on custom-built websites and data-driven marketing systems. Website projects are built primarily on WordPress for custom work, with template options using Shopify, Wix, or Squarespace. The agency operates from Portland, Oregon and has been in business since 2003, celebrating 20 years in 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Web Design & Development Strategic custom website creation from the ground up for established SMBs, including brochure/informational sites, e-commerce stores, membership websites, portfolio sites, blogs, event/booking sites, landing pages, and non-profit websites. Built primarily on WordPress with custom HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, with template options using Shopify, Wix, or Squarespace.
• Branding Brand strategy, logo design, positioning, and brand element development to create cohesive visual identities that communicate professionalism, trust, and differentiation for clients across industries.
• Social Media Management Social media content planning, scheduling, design, analytics, and reporting services to help businesses maintain an active and effective presence across major social platforms.
• Digital Ads / PPC Pay-per-click advertising planning, design, and management across major social platforms, focused on generating meaningful conversions through strategic audience targeting and continuous campaign optimization.
• Marketing Automation Strategic marketing automation services that help businesses streamline and scale their marketing workflows, replacing scattered tactics with systematic, performance-oriented approaches.
• Email Marketing & Content Email marketing and content creation services including newsletter campaigns, blogging, SEO-friendly content strategy, content messaging, and brand voice development to build brand loyalty and drive engagement.
• Marketing Consulting Strategic consulting services offering clarity, direction, and actionable marketing plans. Includes project management, content creation, advertising strategy, and web design guidance for businesses seeking to improve their marketing approach.
• Graphic Design Visual design services including logo design, brand identity, print design, and supporting visual materials to reinforce brand presence across digital and physical touchpoints.
• Website Maintenance & Security Ongoing website maintenance, security updates, performance optimization, daily/weekly backups, retainer hours for content updates, and CMS training to keep client websites secure, fast, and current.
• Marketing Focus Snapshot A paid strategy engagement for established businesses that provides a website and messaging review, current marketing touchpoints assessment (SEO, Google presence, ads, email, social), a live 60-90 minute strategy session, written recap, and a 90-day priority action plan.

Quantifiable outcome

• 650% increase in website inquiries (from 2 to 15 per month)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EVT ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerErin Turco at EVT Consulting is referenced as a bookkeeping and CFO advisory partner. Edge One Media and EVT Consulting cross-refer clients and collaborate on providing integrated business services - Edge One handles website and digital marketing while EVT handles bookkeeping and financial structure. This is a mutual referral relationship benefiting shared small business clients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Disruptive Advertising: PPC- and digital-advertising-focused agency with strong thought leadership content. Competes with Edge One on the PPC and paid media portion of the offering.

Direct peers

• Funnel Boost Media: Smaller, full-service digital marketing agency offering web design, SEO, and PPC for SMBs — comparable in size, service mix, and customer segment to Edge One Media.
• Highland: Portland creative agency specializing in branding, web design, and digital marketing for established businesses — overlapping positioning with Edge One Media's 'branding + web + marketing under one roof' value proposition.
• L7 Creative: Portland-based digital marketing and branding agency offering web design, SEO, PPC, and brand strategy to SMB and mid-market clients — directly comparable in geography, service mix, and target customer.
• Webfor: Pacific Northwest digital marketing agency providing web design, SEO, PPC, and content marketing to SMBs. Closely matches Edge One Media's regional focus, service breadth, and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Lounge Lizard: Full-service digital agency offering branding, web design, and digital marketing for SMB and mid-market clients, with a similar boutique-to-mid-tier positioning.
• SmartSites: Established U.S. digital agency offering web design, SEO, PPC, and email marketing with packaged offerings — comparable service set but operates at greater scale than Edge One Media.
• Coalition Technologies: Larger full-service digital agency offering SEO, web design, PPC, and branding. Operates broadly across the U.S. and competes for the same types of mid-market and e-commerce clients Edge One targets.
• Thrive Internet Marketing Agency: National digital marketing agency offering web design, SEO, social media, and PPC. A larger, more geographically diversified competitor serving the same SMB-to-mid-market segment.

Regional players

• Bramley + Co: Pacific Northwest branding and web design studio serving SMBs. Overlaps with Edge One Media in branding and web design but with a heavier creative/branding emphasis and lighter digital marketing scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/edgeone
• Facebookfacebook.com/EdgeOneMedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edge-one-media
• Instagraminstagram.com/edgeonemedia

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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