timespin Digital Communication

What timespin Digital Communication does

timespin Digital Communications GmbH is a privately held design and technology agency headquartered at Schenkstraße 7 in Jena, Thuringia, Germany. Founded in 2000 and operated by three managing directors (Thomas Höhne, Robert Berneis, and Gunther Schöbinger), the firm has delivered more than 1,000 projects over a 25+ year history. It operates with a 1–10 employee core augmented by a specialist partner network covering hosting (Keyweb AG), accessibility/Easy-Language agencies, professional translation services, and trade-show construction.

The agency delivers an integrated three-pillar service portfolio. The strategy pillar covers brand positioning, competitive analysis, SEO, and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization for AI search systems). The brand-design pillar encompasses corporate design, UX/UI web design (WCAG 2.2 AA / BITV 2.0 compliant), 3D product visualization, content production, packaging, print, and trade-show/exhibition design. The web-development pillar covers custom WordPress CMS development with in-house themes and modules, customer-specific web applications, API integrations, e-commerce solutions, and TYPO3 migration consulting. Technical differentiators include individually developed WordPress themes (no template solutions), high-precision 3D visualization, structured-data / GEO integration, and accessibility-first engineering.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based professional services individually quoted per scope, supplemented by annual website maintenance subscriptions starting at €800/year. The client base is concentrated in medtech, high-tech, precision optics, biotechnology, scientific research, cultural foundations, and the public sector across the DACH region with selected international engagements (e.g., US market support for asphericon). Customers include asphericon, GRINTECH, DeepEn, Cormos Medical, JenaWirtschaft, Stiftung Thüringer Schlösser und Gärten, AWO Saale-Orla-Kreis, Mammut Floß, Jena Bioscience, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, StadtLab Jena, and others displayed on the agency's website. Distribution is direct and consultative, driven primarily by website content, LinkedIn/Instagram presence, and free initial consultations; no public pricing is offered.

Name

timespin Digital Communication

Legal name

timespin Digital Communications GmbH

Website

https://timespin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

timespin is a Jena-based design and technology agency offering integrated brand strategy, custom WordPress web development, 3D visualization, and accessibility-compliant digital communication primarily to medtech, high-tech, optics, and public-sector clients across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Design and Web Development Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Graphic Design Services (54143), Marketing Consulting Services (541613)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Operations & Workflow Management (BPAFAIAI)

Keywords

• Web design agency
• Brand strategy consulting
• Wordpress development services
• 3D product visualization
• Corporate identity design

Headquarters

HQ city

Jena

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Website Design and Development: Project-based professional services for custom website design, development, and implementation. Each project is individually quoted based on scope, complexity, and requirements.
2. Brand Design Services: Strategic and creative services including brand strategy, corporate design, marketing materials, and visual identity development.
3. Website Maintenance & Security: Annual maintenance contracts providing regular WordPress/Theme/Plugin updates, uptime monitoring, security patches, backups, and technical support. Starting at 800 EUR per year.
4. SEO & GEO Services: Search engine optimization and AI-search optimization services, including content strategy and technical SEO implementation.
5. 3D Visualization & Content Production: Production of 3D visualizations, product renderings, animations, videos, infographics, and other multimedia content.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

timespin is a Jena-based design and technology agency offering an integrated portfolio of services spanning brand strategy, corporate and web design, 3D visualization, content production, custom WordPress CMS development, web applications, e-commerce, and API integrations. The agency operates on a 'from a single source' model where strategy informs design and design is implemented through bespoke web development, including ongoing maintenance contracts. Client work covers branding, UX/UI design, SEO/GEO optimization, accessibility-compliant (WCAG 2.2 / BITV 2.0) websites, and multimedia content for medtech, high-tech, science, culture, and public-sector clients.

Product overview

timespin Digital Communication is a Jena-based design and technology agency with over 25 years of experience offering a unified portfolio of services organized around digital and visual communication. The core offering is structured around three pillars: Strategy (brand strategy, positioning, SEO/GEO), Brand Design (corporate design, web design UX/UI, 3D visualization, content production, packaging, print, and event/mess design), and Web Development (custom WordPress CMS, customer-specific web applications, API integrations, e-commerce, and website security/maintenance). Services are delivered as an integrated suite — strategy informs design, and design is implemented through web development — under a 'from a single source' model. The agency also offers supplementary modules including website security and maintenance contracts (from €800/year) and CMS consulting and migration services. All offerings are services rather than standalone packaged software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WordPress CMS Development Custom WordPress-based content management system development featuring individually programmed themes, modules, and configurations tailored to project goals, content requirements, and existing workflows, as opposed to template or pre-built solutions. For organizations needing bespoke, accessible, and scalable CMS solutions.
• Customer-Specific Web Applications Browser-based, platform-independent web applications developed for specific workflows, data privacy requirements, and existing system landscapes. Includes interactive forms, live-evaluation questionnaires, individual database solutions, and custom CMS extensions for organizations needing tailored digital process support.
• E-Commerce Solutions Specialized shop systems featuring specialized searches, smart online quote creation, and individual product filters, built to simplify complex product and data processes, reduce manual efforts, and minimize error sources through intelligent automation. For B2B companies needing custom online commerce workflows.
• API Integration Services Integration of external systems (ERP, PIM, industry-specific software, CRM, HR systems) via APIs to enable automated data flows, reduce manual intervention, and ensure consistent information across system boundaries for organizations connecting their digital infrastructure.
• Website Security and Maintenance Ongoing website maintenance covering WordPress, theme, and plugin updates; technical monitoring; regular backups; security patch application; and support for operational questions, changes, and problem resolution. Offered as an annual subscription starting at 800 EUR per year, cancellable monthly.
• 3D Visualization Photorealistic 3D model visualization and 3D animations enabling products not yet in production to be fully visualized in detail. Highly applicable in high technology, optics, life sciences, and architecture. Includes product renderings, keyvisuals, and 3D animations for websites, trade shows, and publications.
• Corporate Design Development of graphic brand identities translating brand feeling into every detail, from image worlds to brochures, packaging, and digital brand presence, including brand strategy and re-branding services for organizations seeking distinct market positioning.
• Web Design (UX/UI) Custom, unique web design centered on user needs, intuitive and accessible navigation, and a timeless aesthetic that outlasts short-lived trends. Includes UX strategy, responsive design, and accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA / BITV 2.0 compliance) for organizations requiring user-centered website design.
• Content Production Multimedia content production including infographics, illustrations, custom icon sets, image photography, product visualizations, animations, videos, and copywriting. Covers claims, slogans, and texts, with multilingual content supported by translation tools and native-speaker review.
• SEO and GEO Strategy Search engine optimization (SEO) and generative engine optimization (GEO) services integrated into web development from the outset. Includes structured data, machine readability, GEO-relevant factors, and ongoing content strategy to ensure visibility in both search engines and AI systems.
• Brand Strategy and Positioning Strategic brand consulting including market and competitive analysis, positioning sharpening, brand architecture definition, and ongoing brand controlling to ensure long-term positioning effectiveness for organizations seeking clear market differentiation.
• CMS Consulting and Migration Advisory services for evaluating and selecting content management systems (comparing WordPress and TYPO3), with structured migration planning and smooth replacement during relaunch projects for organizations modernizing legacy CMS platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Jena Bioscience packaging redesign achieved 20% cost savings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Keyweb AGminorOthersExternal hosting provider for website content. Keyweb AG provides server infrastructure and hosting services, enabling Timespin to focus on strategy, design, and development while relying on professional data center services.
• Simple Language PartnersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpecialized partner agencies for creating accessible content using Easy Language (Einfache Sprache), supporting Timespin's accessibility-first approach for client websites.
• Professional Translation ServicesminorOthersNative speaker translators and professional translation services for multilingual content production, working alongside Timespin's modern translation tools.
• Trade Show Construction PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExperienced trade show builders with 25+ years of collaboration for international trade show executions including Photonics West, Analytica, Digitalgipfel, HAI HELI Expo.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SinnerSchrader (now part of Accenture Song): Hamburg-based German digital pioneer with decades of experience in digital product and platform development for major enterprise brands. Comparable service portfolio to Timespin but at significantly larger scale and within a global holding company network.
• Serviceplan Group: Munich-based, Europe's largest independent agency group offering integrated communications, digital, and technology services. Overlaps with Timespin's full-service digital offering but operates at a much larger scale across multiple specialized agencies.

Direct peers

• Bitkontor GmbH: Hamburg-based digital agency delivering web design, web development, and digital strategy for mid-market German clients. Direct overlap with Timespin's integrated design-plus-development-plus-strategy offering for B2B customers.
• dkd Internet Service GmbH: Frankfurt-based full-service digital agency offering custom web development, e-commerce, content management, and digital strategy services to German B2B clients. Comparable in service mix and mid-market B2B positioning to Timespin's custom WordPress, web applications, and consulting offering.
• argonauten GmbH: Munich-based digital agency delivering strategy, platform, and communications solutions for B2B clients in technology and industry. Comparable to Timespin's medtech/high-tech vertical focus and integrated service model.
• denkwerk GmbH: Cologne-based digital agency combining creative, technology, and digital strategy services for enterprise clients. Directly comparable to Timespin's integrated strategy/design/development model and B2B enterprise targeting.
• dreiform GmbH: Cologne-based digital agency providing strategy, design, and technology services with strong B2B focus. Comparable to Timespin in serving mid-market to enterprise B2B customers with integrated digital services.
• Strichpunkt (formerly Scholz & Volkmer): Stuttgart-based design and digital agency with strong B2B and corporate brand credentials. Comparable to Timespin in corporate design, brand strategy, and digital experience design for enterprise clients.
• UEBERBIT GmbH: Karlsruhe-based digital agency specializing in digital commerce, complex web platforms, and CMS-based solutions. Highly comparable to Timespin in custom CMS development, API integration, and B2B platform engineering for German enterprises.
• nexum GmbH: Cologne-based full-service digital agency providing strategy, design, content, and platform development for B2B brands. Comparable to Timespin across the full service stack from brand strategy through custom CMS implementation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/timespin
• Instagraminstagram.com/timespin.de
• Facebookfacebook.com/timespin.de

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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