Why Startups Choose This Atlanta Web Design Company Over Big Agencies
- Steve Crayne
- 19 hours ago
- 2 min read
When I chosen to help launch MovieStop from scratch, we were trying to take the game trading model and apply to movies. We relied on our hustle, instincts, and the pressure to get everything right from Day One. I helped build the marketing plan, designed the merchandising, negotiated with vendors, and created the foundation for success. Within months, we were competing locally with giants like Walmart and Best Buy, and winning.
But my startup experience didn’t begin there.
Before MovieStop, I played a key role in building Blockbuster Entertainment into a household name. As Senior Buyer, I managed a $50 million accessories category across 3,625 stores and grew Q4 sales by 39%.
“Steve Crayne played a major role in our success of building a national retail brand because of his tenacity and dedication to getting the job done,” said Rich Ungaro, EVP, Domestic Retail at Blockbuster. “He brings an unbridled passion... and is a terrific influence on his co-workers with his positive 'we can get this done' attitude.”
Those lessons—from Blockbuster to MovieStop—are the same ones I bring to every startup client today at Starting Gate Marketing, a top-rated web design agency in Atlanta.
Most web design firms will promise a sleek website. But web design for startups need more than that.
They need:
- A clear brand voice and message—fast
- UX that converts, even on a tight budget
- A site that grows as they grow
- A partner who understands pressure, pivots, and product-market fit
With me, you're not hiring just a web designer in Atlanta—you're hiring someone who’s been in your shoes.
Whether you’re pitching investors or pivoting mid-launch, I help you show up online like you’ve already won.
Let’s build something great together.
Steve Crayne
Starting Gate Marketing
