What CVIN Agency does

CVIN Agency (legal entity: Jean-François Desmedt; SIRET 507 968 659 00056) is a sole-proprietor digital communication and marketing agency founded in 2004 and based at 21 rue Jean Mermoz, Bergues, Nord, France. The agency offers a tiered web development portfolio — from single-page sites (Ma Page Web) through multi-page showcase sites (Sites Vitrines) and PayPal-integrated small e-commerce stores (Ma Boutique en Ligne) to full PrestaShop-based e-Commerce platforms — built without CMS using HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Bootstrap 4, PHP 7, and MySQL 5, with SSL/TLS and GDPR-compliant implementations. These digital services are bundled with graphic design and printing offerings (business cards, flyers, signage, vehicle wrapping, promotional merchandise) and optional advanced SEO services.

The business operates a sales-led, direct-to-consumer model targeting small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and local commerce in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France. Pricing is quote-based with a 30% deposit upfront and balance due upon delivery, and CVIN benefits from French small-business tax treatment (TVA non applicable, article 293 B CGI). Distribution relies on direct phone contact, an online quote-request form, and a self-serve e-commerce storefront at ma-boutique-en-ligne.cvincom.com, with hosting infrastructure provided by partner LWS (Ligne Web Services). The agency remains a one-person operation with no disclosed employees, no external funding, and a customer portfolio concentrated in local SMBs and one municipal government client (Mairie de Bergues).

Name

CVIN Agency

Legal name

Jean-François Desmedt

Website

https://cvincom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CVIN Agency is a sole-proprietor web development, graphic design, and printing agency in Bergues, France, serving local SMBs and entrepreneurs in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region with tiered websites, e-commerce, SEO, and physical signage services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergues

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Website Development Services: One-time project-based fees for website creation including showcase sites, e-boutiques, and full e-commerce platforms. Payment structured as 30% deposit upfront and remaining balance upon delivery.
2. SEO and Digital Marketing Services: Optional advanced SEO services (audits, content strategy, netlinking) provided as separate quoted projects.
3. Graphic Design and Printing Services: Custom design and printing services for business cards, flyers, brochures, banners, signs, vehicle wrapping, window graphics, and promotional merchandise. Pricing varies by product type and quantity.
4. Maintenance and Support Services: Post-delivery maintenance, updates, and site administration services provided through separate contracts or hourly billing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CVIN Agency is a digital communication agency that designs and develops custom websites (single-page, multi-page showcase, and e-commerce) without a CMS, using HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Bootstrap, PHP and MySQL. The agency complements its web offering with graphic design (logos, visual identity, infographics) and physical printing services (business cards, flyers, signage, vehicle wrapping, promotional merchandise) for local businesses and entrepreneurs. All websites include natural SEO, SSL/TLS security, and GDPR compliance.

Product overview

CVIN Agency is a digital communication and marketing agency offering an integrated portfolio of web development services (from single-page websites to full e-commerce platforms) paired with graphic design and high-quality printing services. The core web offering progresses from Ma Page Web (entry-level single-page sites) through Sites Vitrines (2-10 page showcase sites) and Ma Boutique en Ligne (PayPal-integrated e-commerce for up to 100 products) to the full Prestashop-based e-Commerce platform. These digital services are complemented by graphic design capabilities (logos, visual identity, infographics) and comprehensive printing solutions (business cards, flyers, signage, vehicle wrapping, promotional merchandise).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ma Page Web Entry-level single-page website solution including one domain name and one year of web hosting, designed for quick and affordable online presence for small businesses.
• Sites Vitrines (Showcase Websites) Multi-page showcase websites of 2 to 10 pages for businesses demonstrating their services and expertise to potential customers through text and images.
• Ma Boutique en Ligne (e-Boutique) Entry-level e-commerce solution integrated with PayPal that lets businesses sell 1 to 100 products online without investing in a full e-commerce platform.
• e-Commerce (PrestaShop Platform) Full-featured e-commerce platform built on PrestaShop for established online retailers, supporting unlimited product listings and complete online selling functionality.
• Graphic Design Services Visual identity and graphic design services including logo creation, graphic charters, infographics, business cards, flyers, brochures, banners, LED signs, vehicle wrapping, and window decorations for local businesses and municipalities.
• Printing Services High-quality printing services covering paper products (business cards, flyers, brochures), stickers and signage (interior/exterior, all sizes and shapes with UV filter), promotional objects (pens, lighters, caps, t-shirts, pullovers), and custom merchandise.
• Stickers and Covering Custom stickers in all dimensions and shapes, exterior window stickers, vehicle covering for cars and utility vehicles, and specialized applications such as Dibond signage with UV filter.
• Advanced SEO Services Optional advanced SEO services including SEO audits, content strategy, and netlinking, quoted separately from basic natural SEO which is included with all websites.
• Maintenance and Support Services Post-delivery maintenance, updates, and site administration services provided through separate contracts or hourly billing, including backups, security updates, and content management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Websites accessible 24 hours per day, 7 days per week as primary communication tool
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LWS (Ligne Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationLWS provides web hosting services for all CVIN client websites. Located at 10, rue Penthièvre, 75008 Paris, France. Technical hosting console access remains with CVIN and is not shared with clients. CVIN relies on LWS for server infrastructure, DNS management, and domain registration services.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayPal is integrated into the e-Boutique solution for payment processing. Allows clients to start selling online quickly without investing in full e-commerce infrastructure. PayPal handles payment transactions for the small online store tier.
• PrestaShopcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrestaShop e-commerce platform is used for the full e-Commerce solution. Enables unlimited product listings for established online retailers. CVIN develops and deploys PrestaShop-based stores for clients requiring comprehensive e-commerce functionality.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• GoDaddy: Dominant SMB-focused provider of domains, hosting, and website building tools with a large footprint in France. Competes with CVIN's entry-level Ma Page Web tier (domain + hosting bundled) and adjacent DIY e-commerce solutions.
• 1&1 IONOS (IONOS by 1&1): European web hosting and SMB site builder with significant presence in France through 1&1 IONOS / IONOS.fr. Offers domains, hosting, site builders, and online stores that directly overlap with CVIN's bundled offering and challenge its value proposition on price and self-service convenience.
• Squarespace: Design-led website and commerce platform serving small businesses, creators, and entrepreneurs. Overlaps with CVIN's Site Vitrine and entry-level e-commerce tiers and competes for the same end customer who is choosing between DIY and agency-built sites.
• Web.com: Established SMB web services provider offering website building, domains, hosting, and marketing services globally. Comparable to CVIN's bundled web-and-hosting offering, with broader geographic reach but less local-service depth.
• Shopify: Global leading SaaS commerce platform widely used by French SMBs. Competes with CVIN's Prestashop-based e-Commerce and PayPal-based e-Boutique offerings, with stronger ecosystem, payments, and add-on marketplaces.
• Wix.com: Global DIY website builder targeting SMBs and entrepreneurs with templated, self-serve websites, online stores, and booking tools. Competes with CVIN for the same entry-level Ma Page Web / e-Boutique SMB customer, but without CVIN's local, full-service hand-coded and print offering.

Others

• WordPress.com:

Emerging players

• Jimdo: European (German-origin) DIY website builder with strong presence in France, focused on small businesses needing simple sites and online stores. Direct substitute for CVIN's Ma Page Web and e-Boutique products, especially for price-sensitive local SMBs.

Direct peers

• PrestaShop: Open-source e-commerce platform that CVIN uses as the backbone of its full e-Commerce tier; SMBs could alternatively use PrestaShop's own marketplace of partners or its SaaS pivot, bypassing agencies like CVIN for the unlimited-products use case.
• Local French communication agencies (e.g., Eskimoz, Agence 404, Stratello): Comparable French SMB-focused digital and communication agencies (e.g., Eskimoz, Agence 404, Stratello) offering similar mixes of web development, SEO, and graphic design to local businesses; they compete head-to-head with CVIN in the French SMB web/communication services segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cvincom

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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