Bivins Brothers Creative

What Bivins Brothers Creative does

Bivins Brothers Creative is a bootstrapped, founder-owned digital agency that designs and develops Webflow-based websites, eCommerce platforms, and self-owned membership systems for content creators, small businesses, nonprofits, and selected enterprise clients. Founded in 2008 by brothers Matthew Bivins (Technology Director) and Evan Bivins (Creative Director) and joined by Digital Strategy Director Alison Kendrick in 2017, the firm operates with a core team of three from the United States (organized as Bivins Brothers Creative, LLC under Maryland law). The team's technical stack centers on Webflow, React, JavaScript, advanced HTML/CSS, and Webflow API integrations, with adjacent platforms including Memberstack for membership, Stripe and Foxy.io for payments, and Monday.com, Airtable, and Notion for project and data management.

The firm delivers four core offerings: custom Web Design, self-owned Membership Platforms (positioned against Patreon's 12% and YouTube's 30% fees with a 3.9% Memberstack/Stripe stack), branded eCommerce sites, and Coaching/Consulting services. In approximately 2022, Bivins Brothers launched "Limitless," a flat-rate monthly subscription that bundles unlimited design, development, digital marketing, and data strategy services with a client request dashboard backed by Monday.com workspaces. GTM combines direct email outreach ([email protected]) with a discovery-first sales process, supplemented by community-led and product-led motions including weekly "Friday Melee" Facebook Live sessions, an educational blog, an interactive membership-revenue calculator on the website, and the creators' own "Enter the Pocket Dimension" YouTube/Twitch/Patreon/Discord presence.

Notable customers include both Fortune 500 enterprises (Coca-Cola, Bank of America, Atlantic Records, NYU, Skillshare, tastylive) and individual creators or small businesses (Vienna Teng, Lexie Kendrick, Spirituality With Sam, Elegant Elephant Tea Co., Ravers Naturals, Hula Hi-fi, 826CHI, As You Sow, Chicago Ideas, Disability Lead). The company has held Webflow Expert candidate status since 2015 and is differentiated by deep specialization in creator monetization economics and accessibility-focused web design, including custom captioning solutions for live theater.

Name

Bivins Brothers Creative

Legal name

Bivins Brothers Creative, LLC

Website

https://bivinsbrothers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bivins Brothers Creative is a bootstrapped, founder-owned digital agency founded in 2008 that designs and develops Webflow websites, eCommerce platforms, and self-owned membership systems for content creators and small businesses, offering both project-based and subscription services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Design and Digital Agency Services

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Content & Creative Studio for Creators (Concepting/Production) (MPAAAHAD)

Keywords

• Web design services
• Digital marketing agency
• Membership platform development
• Ecommerce website building
• Webflow development agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

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. Project-Based Web Design & Development: One-time website design, branding, and development projects. Pricing not publicly disclosed; custom quotes based on project scope. Clients include artists, small businesses, and non-profits.
2. Limitless Subscription (Digital Services Subscription): Monthly subscription model offering unlimited design, development, digital marketing, and data strategy services for clients. Simple flat-rate pricing with unlimited revisions. Launched around 2022 based on the DesignJoy model.
3. Membership Platform Building: Building Patreon-style self-owned membership platforms for creators. Fees: 3.9% (Memberstack & Stripe) + $0.30 per transaction vs Patreon's 12%.
4. eCommerce Development: Building branded eCommerce sites for selling goods. Can use Webflow Ecommerce or Foxy.io for payment processing and inventory management.
5. Coaching & Consulting: Digital strategy consulting including discovery sessions, customized strategy development, hands-on support with training and implementation assistance, and ongoing mentorship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bivins Brothers Creative is a digital agency that designs and develops websites on the Webflow platform, builds branded eCommerce storefronts, and creates self-owned membership platforms as alternatives to Patreon for creators. The firm also provides digital strategy coaching and a flat-rate "Limitless" subscription plan that bundles design, development, and digital marketing services for clients needing ongoing support.

Product overview

Bivins Brothers Creative is a digital creative agency founded by brothers Matthew and Evan Bivins in 2008 (with Alison Kendrick joining in 2017) that builds integrated digital platforms for content creators. The company offers a core suite of services including Web Design (using Webflow, React, JavaScript), Membership Platforms (via Memberstack), eCommerce solutions, and Coaching/Consulting. Their proprietary offering is the Limitless Plan, a subscription-based model providing unlimited access to all services (design, development, marketing, data strategy) for a flat monthly rate. Services can be purchased individually as project-based work or bundled through the subscription model. The company specializes in empowering creators to own their content, build community, and monetize directly rather than relying on platforms like Patreon or YouTube.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Web Design and Development
• eCommerce Website Development
• Membership Platform Development
• Digital Strategy Coaching
• Limitless Subscription Plan

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.9% transaction fees vs 12% Patreon vs 30% YouTube Memberships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• WebflowcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary platform partner since 2015. Bivins Brothers Creative is a Webflow Expert candidate with extensive experience in Webflow design, development, CMS, eCommerce, and custom code. They have applied for Webflow Expert status and completed all Webflow University courses and certification exams.
• Foxy.iocoreTechnology or IntegrationAlternative eCommerce platform to Webflow native eCommerce. Used for clients needing payment gateways beyond Stripe or PayPal. Nearly 20-year-old platform (formerly Foxycart) with highly customizable options. Notable for exceptional customer support.
• MemberstackcoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership platform used to build self-owned Patreon-style membership systems for creators. Charges 3.9% fee plus $0.30 per transaction for membership features.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing platform integrated with Webflow and Memberstack for handling transactions. Standard processing fee of 3.9% plus $0.30 per transaction.
• Monday.comsupportingTechnology or IntegrationProject management platform used internally and offered to subscription clients for managing requests, timelines, and deliverables through custom workspaces and client dashboards.
• NotionsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPersonal knowledge management and project organization tool used by the team. Also recommended to clients for data management within integrated digital platforms.
• AirtablesupportingTechnology or IntegrationDatabase and project management platform used for data organization and management within integrated digital platforms.
• ECamm LivesupportingTechnology or IntegrationMac-only live streaming software used for Friday Melee Facebook Live sessions, enabling multi-guest broadcasts with graphic overlays.
• Adobe Creative CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationComplete creative suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and design tools. Primary toolset for Evan Bivins in creating brand identities, illustrations, and visual designs.
• MailchimpsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEmail marketing platform integrated for marketing automation, email campaigns, and newsletter management for client projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Ghost: Open-source creator monetization platform offering newsletters, memberships, and content publishing. Ghost competes with what Bivins Brothers builds for creators and is positioned as a more flexible alternative to paid platforms.
• Webflow: The no-code website platform that Bivins Brothers builds on. Webflow is the key enabler of their entire business model and a critical platform dependency. Webflow's expansion into services or partner ecosystem could both help and threaten Bivins Brothers.
• Patreon: Creator membership platform that charges up to 12% in fees. Bivins Brothers explicitly positions against Patreon by offering lower-fee alternatives (3.9% via Memberstack + Stripe) with greater customization and audience ownership.
• Kajabi: All-in-one creator platform offering courses, memberships, and digital products. Competes with what Bivins Brothers builds for creators, providing a turnkey alternative that trades customization for convenience.
• Memberstack: Membership platform that Bivins Brothers integrates to build self-owned creator membership sites. Memberstack is a critical platform dependency and could be considered a competitor if they expand into turnkey services for creators.

Broad incumbents

• Pentagram: Established multi-disciplinary design firm offering branding, digital design, and creative strategy. Pentagram is a larger, broader incumbent in the design services space with comparable creative capabilities but a much wider portfolio across multiple design disciplines.
• IDEO: Global design consultancy offering design thinking, product design, and digital strategy. IDEO is a much larger incumbent with broader strategic design services spanning products, services, and digital experiences for global brands.

Direct peers

• Finsweet: Webflow-focused agency offering design, development, and platform integrations. Finsweet shares Bivins Brothers' deep Webflow expertise and similar service portfolio, serving comparable enterprise and SMB clients.
• DesignJoy: Subscription-based design and development agency credited as the origin of the unlimited service model. Bivins Brothers explicitly cites DesignJoy as the inspiration for their Limitless subscription plan, offering similar flat-rate unlimited design and development services to clients.
• Locomotive: Webflow Partner agency specializing in custom web design and development for brands. Similar service offerings and target clientele, with comparable focus on integrated digital platforms and creative direction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@enterthepocketdimension
• Facebookfacebook.com/bivinsbrothers
• Instagraminstagram.com/bivinsbrothers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bivins-brothers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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