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Amplify your purpose.

Big Sea is a marketing agency that empowers mission-based organizations to amplify their purpose through impactful storytelling. 

Since 2005, this distributed team of 30 industry veterans provide growth strategy, storytelling, digital marketing, and website development services to nonprofits, museums, and research institutions around the country.

  • Min project size
    $5,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $150 - $199 / hr
  • Employees
    10 - 49
  • Locations
    St. Petersburg, FL
  • Year founded
    Founded 2005

2 Locations

  • St. Petersburg , FL
  • Asheville , NC

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size $5,000+
    Avg. hourly rate $150 - $199 /hr
    Rating for cost 4.7 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    Big Sea offers competitive pricing, with project costs ranging from $10,000 to $80,000, depending on scope. Clients appreciate their value for cost, noting good budget alignment and effective communication. They are particularly favored by nonprofits and educational institutions for their adaptability and understanding of client needs.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    < $49,999 based on 13 reviews
    < $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000
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    Big Sea Review Insights

    Overall Review Rating

    4.8
    • Quality 4.8
    • Schedule 4.6
    • Cost 4.7
    • Willing to Refer 4.9

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    Review Highlights

    • Expertise in Nonprofit Sector

      Big Sea has demonstrated significant expertise in working with nonprofit organizations, understanding their unique challenges and goals. Clients have appreciated their ability to adapt and provide solutions tailored to nonprofit needs.

    • Adaptability and Flexibility

      Clients have appreciated Big Sea's adaptability and flexibility in meeting their needs, particularly in adjusting strategies and solutions based on client feedback and changing requirements.

    • Challenges with Communication and Expectations

      Some clients have reported challenges with communication and setting clear expectations, particularly in terms of project timelines and deliverables. This suggests an area for improvement in managing client expectations more effectively.

    • Impressive Creative Output

      Big Sea's creative output, including design and branding, has been highly impressive to clients. Their ability to deliver unique and visually appealing solutions has been a significant asset.

    • Positive Feedback on Website Redesigns

      Big Sea's website redesigns have received positive feedback for improved user experience, navigation, and aesthetics. Clients noted increased web traffic, better engagement, and positive stakeholder reactions.

    • High-Quality Content Creation

      Big Sea's content creation, including copywriting and design, has been praised for its quality and alignment with client voices and brand messaging. This has been crucial in engaging target audiences effectively.

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    Website Dev for Mentoring Program

    • Web Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Aug. 2019 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They were big enough to have the level of expertise needed but not so big that I felt lost in the number of clients."

    Founder, Digital Women Leaders
    Katie Hawkins-Gaar
    • Nonprofit
    • Saint Petersburg, Pennsylvania
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Big Sea improved the functionality and features of the website. They implemented a search function to work as a filter on the site. In design terms, they created a logo and a site design.

    Digital Marketing for Litigation Management Company

    • Other Digital Marketing
    • Confidential
    • June 2019 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Even with minimal interaction, they execute the deliverables we need.”

    VP of Marketing, Litigation Management Company
    Anonymous
    • Legal
    • Tampa, Florida
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Big Sea redesigned the website for a litigation management developer. After a discovery session, they laid out formulas to attract more leads. They also supported paid advertising and outbound email engagement.

    Website Dev & Marketing Strategy for Insurance Company

    • Web Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Nov. 2015 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Big Sea helped ground our brand, pulling our management team together to help us find our voice.”

    Executive, Centricity
    Anonymous
    • Financial services
    • Florida, United States
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Big Sea provides branding services, including help relaunching a website, written copy, and brand guidelines.

    Ecommerce Dev, SMM & SEO for Aromatherapy Company

    • E-Commerce Development
    • Confidential
    • Jan. 2010 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Big Sea can overcome any challenge and never stops trying until they succeed."

    Co-founder, Stillpoint Aromatics
    Joy Musacchio
    • Wellness & Fitness
    • Sedona, Arizona
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Big Sea formulated a comprehensive branding and marketing strategy to launch a retail business. They designed and built an e-commerce platform and marketing site. The team creates SEO-focused content.

    Web Dev & UX for Economic Development Service

    • Web Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • July 2013 - Jan. 2018
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They grasped our vision, as well as our clients’ needs, from the very beginning."

    Co-founder, The Greenhouse
    Sean Kennedy
    • Education
    • St. Petersburg, Florida
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Big Sea built a responsive website to promote awareness and encourage growth. The UX design prioritized accessibility and user-friendliness in an entrepreneurial environment.

    Branding and Development for Restaurant Club

    • Custom Software Development
    • Confidential
    • June 2016 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Big Sea delivered out-of-the-box solutions, helping our company craft everything from the ground up.”

    Owner, Restaurant Club
    Anonymous
    • Hospitality & leisure
    • Tampa, Florida
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Big Sea helped develop a brand, imagery, website, social media presence, and marketing strategy from scratch. They continue to maintain and build on deliverables as needed.

    Web Design & Digital Marketing For Bowling Company

    • Web Design
    • $200,000 to $999,999
    • Jan. 2012 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Big Sea is a big piece of our success."

    Owner, Pin Chasers
    Anthony Perrone
    • Hospitality & leisure
    • Tampa, Florida
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Big Sea rebuilt a WordPress website to include features that engage customers in business offerings. They also manage all other digital elements, from social media to AdWords to content creation.

    Digital & Inbound Marketing for Nonprofit University

    • Other Digital Marketing
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Sep. 2015 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “They're always willing to ... figure out how they can meet our needs.”

    Assistant Dean, Nonprofit University
    Anonymous
    • Education
    • Florida, United States
    • 501-1,000 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Big Sea created and executes an inbound marketing strategy, using the HubSpot software. Deliverables include SEO as well as content creation for email, web, blog, and social media.

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