181 Creative Agency provides accessible website design, web development, eCommerce, CRM consulting, and UI/UX design services. The agency focuses on creating responsive, user-friendly digital experiences that meet accessibility standards. It serves nonprofits, government, education, legal, eCommerce, and higher education clients.
181 Creative Agency is a web design and development firm founded in 2009, headquartered in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Columbia, Illinois. The agency positions itself as guiding organizations toward a brighter, more accessible future, with a strong emphasis on inclusive digital experiences. It employs under 49 people and maintains a minimum project budget of $25,000 to $50,000 with an average hourly rate of $150.
The agency offers a comprehensive range of services including web design, web development, eCommerce development, CRM consulting, UI/UX design, and WordPress website design. Its areas of expertise span application platforms (Linux and Windows servers), audio production (podcast production), branding (brand design and strategy), CMS platforms (WordPress), CRM platforms (Freshworks, HubSpot, Zoho, monday.com CRM), custom frameworks (React.JS), custom languages (PHP, SQL), low code development (Webflow), no code development (Zoho Creator), product design (digital design), site builders (GoDaddy), UI/UX (dashboard design, UX strategy, usability testing), video production (training videos), web design (B2B, mobile first, responsive, eCommerce), and eCommerce (Shopify, WooCommerce, eCommerce consulting).
181 Creative Agency serves a diverse set of industries including nonprofit, government, education, legal, eCommerce, and higher education. Its client types range from startups and small businesses to medium businesses and enterprise/corporate organizations. The agency's portfolio includes projects such as a learning management system (LMS), eCommerce websites, a registration website, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) website, and custom WordPress designs.
The agency's team includes Christine Otten, CPACC, an accessible website designer and accessibility professional with a background in web design, front-end development, and accessibility implementation. Notable clients include UESCA, Oryxe International, Monroe County Arts Alliance, Studio 11 Cabinets & Design, and ThryvHive. The agency has received awards as shown in its profile.
No Google reviews were available for this agency at the time of profile creation. The agency emphasizes honesty, integrity, and direct communication with clients, often telling them what they need to hear rather than what they want to hear.
Services
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- CRM Consulting
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
Industries Served
Team Size
Pros
- Strong focus on web accessibility and inclusive design
- Offers CRM consulting with multiple platforms (HubSpot, Zoho, Freshworks, monday.com)
- Serves a wide range of industries including nonprofit and government