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side*sea agency

side*sea agency

Review
★8.6/10
🇺🇸 Portland, Maine, United States·10 - 49 employees·Est. 2013·Reviewed Jul 2026

Creative Agency Delivering Impactful Digital Experiences

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Best For
Nonprofits and social impact organizations needing compelling websites and fundraising tools
Hourly Rate
$100-149/hr
In line with the $125/hr median for software agencies in United States
Min. Project
$10K+
Industries
Nonprofits, Social Sector, Hospitality
side*sea agency

About side*sea agency

side*sea is a Portland-based creative agency dedicated primarily to the social sector, with approximately 90% of their clients being nonprofits. They build emotionally compelling, conversion-centric websites and also developed Hopsie, a custom fundraising platform for nonprofits.

Who side*sea agency Is Best For

side*sea agency works best for Nonprofits, Social Sector companies that need Web Design & Development and App Development. With minimum project size of $10K+, hourly rates of $100-149/hr, they are accessible to small to mid-sized businesses. Based in Portland, ME, their primary differentiator is 90% nonprofit client base.

Why Choose side*sea agency

90% nonprofit client base
Custom fundraising platform (Hopsie)
Social impact focus
Conversion-centric design

Things to Consider

Moderate team size may limit capacity if you need to scale quickly across multiple channels simultaneously
Wide service menu risks spreading capabilities thin; clients with complex requirements should verify depth of expertise in their specific need
Limited publicly available case studies make it difficult to verify performance benchmarks before committing to an engagement

side*sea agency Services

Web Design & DevelopmentApp DevelopmentBranding & IdentityDigital AdvertisingSoftware DevelopmentFundraising PlatformsTech AuditsStrategy Consulting

Selected Work

Church of the Epiphany Day School — Brand & Website

Church of the Epiphany Day School — Brand & Website

Church of the Epiphany Day School

side*sea presented four distinct logo options and built a playful brand system for Church of the Epiphany Day School, then shipped a website centered on admissions and school life.

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Mary Crowley Cancer Research — Clinical Trial Site Experience

Mary Crowley Cancer Research — Clinical Trial Site Experience

Mary Crowley Cancer Research

side*sea designed a hero featuring uplifting imagery and a Clinical Trial search bar so patients and families can find relevant research opportunities more easily.

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Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority — Identity-rooted Web Design

Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority — Identity-rooted Web Design

Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority

side*sea crafted a design rooted in MRLBA’s identity, building a color palette that integrates with the authority’s mission and public-facing digital presence.

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Reviews from Google

★4.8/5 (6)
★ 5/5· 5 years ago

I had Side Sea do a website for my business and had a great experience with them. I love how all of the professionals working on the site were in house and they checked in with me step-by-step to make sure everything looked good to me. They create world class websites and are worth the money. The best part is after that they are done you on the site and there’s no fees to pay to have the site. If you do want to help changing anything or keeping up with the updates they will do that too by the hour. highly recommend this company!

★ 5/5· a year ago

I’ve been a client of SideSea since meeting Alex at a BNI meeting many years ago. Alex and his team have been incredibly supportive throughout the years, even after I stopped utilizing their services. He went above and beyond to help me set up my website, offering personal meetings and guidance to make sure I could take everything in-house and manage it myself. The communication has always been outstanding, and I truly appreciate how professional and kind everyone at SideSea is. Their expertise and willingness to help have made a huge difference for my business. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dedicated and professional team!

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