Digiside

What Digiside does

Digiside s.r.l. is an Italian digital agency headquartered in La Spezia (Liguria), founded in 2014, operating with 11-50 employees and serving exclusively the Italian market. The agency delivers a 360-degree digital service portfolio spanning strategic multi-channel consulting, brand strategy and rebranding, UX-led website and content creation, SEO consulting, digital advertising (Google Ads, Meta, Microsoft Advertising, YouTube), social media management, email marketing, custom software development (booking systems, real-time schedule management, e-commerce platforms), influencer marketing, PR and press office, visual identity design, and out-of-home advertising. Its technology base combines modern web development frameworks with certified integrations to Google, Meta, Microsoft Advertising, Mailchimp, and Iubenda, plus custom-built proprietary back-office and e-commerce systems tailored per client.

The agency serves roughly 15 named enterprise and mid-market Italian clients across verticals including hospitality and tourism (Tonelli Hotels, Hotel Cenobio dei Dogi, Hotel Hermitage, Hotel Excelsior Planet, Navigazione Golfo dei Poeti, Visit Portovenere, Welcome Camogli), nautical and yacht (Amer Yachts, Siman Yachts, Austin Parker, Fulvio De Simoni), retail and shopping centers (Centro Commerciale Le Terrazze, Amelie Milano), manufacturing and consumer brands (Geomag), and non-profit events (TEDx Lerici). Its business model is professional services-based: revenue is generated through project-based fees for one-off engagements (website builds, rebranding, custom software) and ongoing service contracts for retained digital marketing, social media, and SEO work, with quote-based pricing tailored to individual client requirements. Distribution is exclusively via direct consultative sales from its La Spezia office, with no disclosed resellers, international offices, or online self-serve channels.

Name

Digiside

Legal name

DigiSide s.r.l.

Website

https://digiside.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Digiside is a La Spezia-based Italian digital agency offering strategic consulting, website development, digital marketing, social media management, and custom software to enterprise and mid-market Italian clients across hospitality, tourism, nautical, retail, and consumer brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Agency Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418), Graphic Design Services (541430), Marketing Consulting Services (541613)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Search Engine Marketing (SEM) / Paid Search (PPC) (BPAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Creative Concepting & Campaign Development (BPAFAEAD), Shopper/Commerce Creative Agencies (Retail & Marketplace Creative) (MPAAAAAH)

Keywords

• Digital marketing services
• Web development agency
• Brand strategy consulting
• Social media marketing
• Search engine optimization

Headquarters

HQ city

La Spezia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Agency Services: Digiside generates revenue through providing comprehensive digital agency services including strategic consulting, brand strategy, website development, SEO services, digital marketing campaigns, and social media management. Revenue is earned through project-based fees and ongoing service contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Digiside is a digital agency that provides strategic consulting, brand strategy, website design and development, SEO consulting, digital advertising (Google Ads and Meta), social media marketing and management, custom software development (including proprietary booking engines and back-office/e-commerce systems), content and email marketing, influencer marketing, PR and press office, visual identity design and rebranding, and out-of-home advertising. Offerings are sold as quote-based, project or retainer professional services to Italian businesses, primarily in hospitality, nautical/yacht, tourism, retail, and fashion.

Product overview

Digiside is a digital agency based in La Spezia, Italy, offering a comprehensive suite of digital marketing and web development services organized as distinct but interconnected offerings. The core portfolio consists of strategic consulting, brand strategy, website and content creation (UX design and development), SEO consulting, digital marketing (including Google Ads and Meta advertising), social media marketing and management, custom software development (booking systems and e-commerce platforms), content marketing, email marketing, rebranding, influencer marketing, PR and press office services, visual identity design, and out-of-home advertising. The agency serves diverse clients including hotels (Tonelli Hotels, Hotel Cenobio dei Dogi, Hotel Excelsior Planet, Hotel Hermitage), yacht brands (Amer Yachts, Siman Yachts, Austin Parker, Fulvio De Simoni), tourism operators (Navigazione Golfo dei Poeti, Visit Portovenere, Welcome Camogli), retail (Centro Commerciale Le Terrazze), consumer brands (Geomag, Amelie Milano), and events (TEDx Lerici). The services work together as an integrated digital transformation offering, accompanying clients through complete digitalization journeys from brand identity development to online presence management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consulenza Strategica Multicanale (Multichannel Strategic Consulting) Strategic consulting service that helps brands develop customized multi-channel digital strategies, including market analysis, competitor research, and goal alignment. Targeted at Italian businesses seeking digital transformation guidance.
• Brand Strategy Brand development service covering strategic analysis, brand identity construction, rebranding, and multi-channel communication planning to define and strengthen brand positioning. Targeted at Italian brands seeking identity development or refresh.
• Website & Content Creation (UX Design and Development) Website design and development service utilizing UX design principles, advanced programming languages, and modern technologies to create responsive, user-friendly web platforms tailored to client needs. Targeted at Italian businesses needing custom websites and content publishing.
• Consulenza e Strategia SEO (SEO Consulting and Strategy) SEO consulting service employing on-site and off-site techniques to increase website visibility, including SEO benchmarking, keyword strategy, and content optimization. Targeted at Italian businesses seeking organic search visibility.
• Digital Marketing (Google Ads and Meta Advertising Campaigns) Digital advertising service covering Google Ads and Meta campaigns, SEM strategy development, campaign optimization, and performance monitoring for increased online market presence. Delivered by a Google Partner and Meta Business Partner.
• Social Media Marketing and Management Social media service covering communication strategy development, editorial planning, community management, advertising campaigns, multi-platform social strategy, and reporting across Facebook, Instagram and other platforms. Targeted at Italian brands seeking an outsourced social media function.
• Custom Software Development (Booking Engines and Back-Office Systems) Custom software development service building proprietary booking management systems with back-office functionality for managing availability, reservations, pricing, rates, client databases, and reporting. Delivered for hospitality, tourism and transport clients (e.g., Tonelli Hotels booking system, Navigazione Golfo dei Poeti schedule management, Visit Portovenere tourism card platform, Consorzio Marittimo del Tigullio ferry back office).
• E-commerce Solutions E-commerce platform design, build and optimization service focused on user-friendly interfaces and optimized purchase funnels to drive online sales. Examples include the Amelie Milano e-commerce and the Visit Portovenere tourism-card e-commerce with coupon distribution and order-status back office.
• Content Marketing Content marketing service including blog creation, pillar content strategy, editorial calendar planning, and engaging article production for brand storytelling and SEO support. Targeted at Italian brands seeking ongoing editorial production.
• Email Marketing and Newsletter Management Email marketing service covering newsletter design, creation, sending, and database management to maintain customer relationships and communicate offers. Delivered via Mailchimp partner capabilities.
• Influencer Marketing Influencer marketing service selecting aligned influencers to create authentic content that amplifies brand messaging and drives physical engagement.
• PR & Press Office (Ufficio Stampa) Public relations and press office service including annual communication plans, press release creation and distribution, media relationship management, and event promotion for client brands and initiatives.
• Visual Identity Design and Rebranding Visual identity design and rebranding service covering logo redesign, corporate colors, fonts, coordinated image systems, and contemporary brand positioning for both digital and print applications. Targeted at Italian brands undergoing visual identity change.
• Out-of-Home Advertising Management Out-of-home advertising service covering space booking, creative design for posters and folders, and multi-channel communication integrating OOH with digital and print media for client campaigns.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased direct bookings for hotel clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationDigiside is a certified Google Partner, providing them with enhanced access to Google advertising platforms, tools, and support. They manage Google Ads campaigns for clients including search, display, brand protection, and e-commerce campaigns.
• Meta (Facebook)coreTechnology or IntegrationDigiside holds Meta Business Partner status, enabling them to manage Facebook and Instagram advertising campaigns for clients with access to Meta's advertising tools and support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Connexia: Milan-based data-driven digital agency delivering advertising, social, and creative services in Italy, overlapping strongly with Digiside's offering at greater scale.
• Caffeina: Italian full-service digital and creative agency offering strategy, content, and digital marketing to brands; directly comparable in service mix and Italian market focus but larger and more national in scope.
• Websolute: Italian digital agency providing web development, e-commerce, and digital marketing to mid-market brands, closely mirroring Digiside's blend of web build and marketing services.
• Doing: Italian digital agency offering brand, creative, and performance marketing, overlapping with Digiside's integrated agency positioning.
• Kettydo+: Italian digital agency focused on customer engagement, martech, and digital campaigns, comparable in the Italian SMB/enterprise digital-services space.
• Sintra Digital Business: Italian agency delivering web, e-commerce, SEO, and digital marketing to businesses, a close functional match to Digiside for the domestic market.

Broad incumbents

• Alkemy: Publicly listed Italian digital transformation and marketing group spanning strategy, e-commerce, and performance media; same category as Digiside but far larger and multi-market.
• Publicis Groupe: Global advertising and marketing services holding company offering the full range of creative, media, and digital services Digiside provides, but at multinational scale.
• Dentsu: Global agency network delivering media buying, creative, and digital marketing; a broad incumbent overlapping Digiside's advertising and performance-media services.
• H-FARM: Italian digital innovation and services group with marketing and web capabilities; overlaps in digital services but operates at much larger scale across education and venture activities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/digiside

Revenue estimate

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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