metajive

Metajive helps brands grow through design, technology & modern marketing.
543 Encinitas Blvd #113, Encinitas, California 92024, United States
https://metajive.com

metajive Overview

Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
Inquire
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Year Founded
2004

Metajive is a Webby Award-winning enterprise digital experience agency specializing in connected commerce, Shopify Plus, and AI-powered digital products. For 21 years we've designed and built $250k$1M+ digital platforms for globally recognized brands including Google, Lyft, HP, Nike, Porsche, Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo, and ESPN.


We sit at the intersection of brand experience and commerce infrastructure designing systems that are as technically sophisticated as they are beautiful. Our work spans connected commerce platforms, enterprise UX, mobile apps, AI-powered products, and full-stack digital builds that drive measurable business outcomes.


Notable work includes the MVP for Google's Flow AI filmmaking tool (announced at Google I/O 2025), Lyft's consumer website, HP's subscription commerce platform (2.5x checkout traffic, fastest-selling subscription in HP history), and a global e-commerce platform for Weta Workshop serving four warehouses and five currencies.


Part of Together Group. 350+ projects delivered. 108+ industry awards including Webby, Awwwards, and Communication Arts. Inc. 5000 #1601 (2024). Financial Times Americas' Fastest-Growing Companies #131 (2025). Certified Shopify Plus Partner. ADA and HIPAA-compliant delivery experience.


Headquartered in Encinitas, California. Engagements start at $250,000.

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  • Mobile App Development
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Application Platforms
Application Platforms
  • Amazon
  • Azure Platform
  • Heroku
  • Linux server
Branding Expertise
Branding Expertise
  • Brand Design
  • Brand Positioning
  • Brand Strategy
CMS Platforms
CMS Platforms
  • WordPress
Custom Frameworks
Custom Frameworks
  • GatsbyJS
  • Laravel
  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • Ruby on Rails
Custom Languages
Custom Languages
  • Backend Development
  • Front End Web Development
  • Redux
  • Swift
  • Typescript
  • XML
Digital Marketing Expertise
Digital Marketing Expertise
  • AI Content Creation
  • AI Digital Services
  • B2B
  • B2C
  • Content Creation
Low Code Development Expertise
Low Code Development Expertise
  • Webflow
Mobile App Expertise
Mobile App Expertise
  • App Development Consultants
  • B2B Apps
  • B2C Apps
  • Cross-Platform
  • Hybrid
  • iPad
Mobile App Technology
Mobile App Technology
  • Flutter Development
  • HTML5
  • React Native
No Code Development Expertise
No Code Development Expertise
  • Salesforce Lightning
Product Design Expertise
Product Design Expertise
  • AI Product Development
  • Digital Design
  • Product Prototype
SEO Expertise
SEO Expertise
  • B2B SEO
  • Generative Engine Optimization
  • International SEO
  • Multilingual SEO
  • On-Page Optimization
  • SEO Consulting
  • Technical SEO
UI/UX Expertise
UI/UX Expertise
  • AI UI/UX Design
  • Interactive Design
  • UX Strategy
  • User Research
Web Design Expertise
Web Design Expertise
  • AI Web Design
  • B2B
  • Mobile First
  • Responsive
  • Web App
  • Website Redesign
  • eCommerce
eCommerce Expertise
eCommerce Expertise
  • BigCommerce
  • Magento
  • Shopify
  • Shopify Plus eCommerce
  • osCommerce

Industries

  • Finance
  • Health Care
  • Luxury
  • Entertainment
  • eCommerce
  • Automotive
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Software & IT Services
  • Media & Communications
  • Consumer Goods

Client Types

  • Enterprise / Corporate
  • Medium Businesses

metajive Portfolio

metajive - Lyft Digital Agency
Web Design
Lyft Digital Agency
metajive - Pereira O'Dell
Web Design
Pereira O'Dell
metajive - Nike Tech Pack
Mobile App Development
Nike Tech Pack
metajive - LinkedIn
Web Design
LinkedIn
metajive - PORSCHE CAYMAN CODE APP
Mobile App Development
PORSCHE CAYMAN CODE APP
metajive - KS WAVE CO.
Web Design
KS WAVE CO.
metajive - School of Rock CRM Integration
Backend Development
School of Rock CRM Integration
$100K - $250K
9 Months
2021
metajive - Harkins Website Redesign & Build
Web Design
Harkins Website Redesign & Build
$1M+
18 Months
2021
metajive - VideoAmp App Developemt
Mobile App Development
VideoAmp App Developemt
$100K - $250K
12 Months
2023
metajive - Nomi Website Redesign
Web Development
Nomi Website Redesign
$100K - $250K
5 Months
2021
metajive - Google Infinite Wonderland
AI Digital Services
Google Infinite Wonderland
$500K - $1M
10 Months
2024
metajive - Google GenChess
AI Digital Services
Google GenChess
$100K - $250K
4 Months
2024
metajive - Google Flow
AI Digital Services
Google Flow
$500K - $1M
8 Months
2025
metajive - Ember AI
AI Product Development
Ember AI
$20K - $100K
4 Months
2024
metajive - AAA Website Redesign
Web Design
AAA Website Redesign
$250K - $500K
7 Months
2024
metajive - HP Wolf
Digital Services
HP Wolf
$250K - $500K
5 Months
2018
metajive - HP All-In Plan
Digital Services
HP All-In Plan
$1M+
25 Months
2024

metajive Reviews


Reviews from DesignRush are available on this profile.
I've known Dave Benton, CEO of Metajive, for more than a decade, and worked with him and his team on multiple projects, large and small. Having also worked with several of the most prestigious agencies in the world through my role at HP, I can testify that Metajive stands toe-to-toe with the most recognized agencies, and far exceeds them in many cases. Before I was at HP, I ran my own tiny web & app design agency for a dozen years, so when I work with a team on web and digital projects, I have a deep enough understanding of the big picture and the details to be able to evaluate a team's capabilities. But to a person, every individual on the multiple teams I've worked with have had such a deep level of expertise that they simply blow my knowledge out of the water. Whether it's high level framing, marketing insights, a vast history of implementing technical details, off-the-charts visual and interaction design, storytelling... they are absolute masters at the trade. I quickly learned that I could load them up with as much helpful context as possible and then get out of their way... they would deliver far beyond my expectations every time. Simply put, Metajive operates at the top of the field, are experts across every domain in which they work, and are fantastic people to spend time around. You want them working for you instead of your competition. "
Project Name: Omen.com Branding and Web Overhaul
Project Type:
Website Redesign
Company size:
5,000 & Up
Industry:
Computer Hardware
Metajive has always delivered strategy first digital work. The project was a complex digital platform and the team delivered exceptional work. "
Project Name: Digital Ecosystem
Project Type:
Digital Services
Company size:
Under 49
Industry:
Design
Working with Metajive has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. Their team consistently delivered high-quality work that exceeded our expectations while maintaining strict adherence to project timelines. What impressed me most was their efficiency they managed to streamline processes without ever compromising on the quality of their deliverables.Communication was outstanding throughout our partnership. The Metajive team proved to be incredibly responsive, often getting back to us within hours of our inquiries. More importantly, they demonstrated excellent listening skills, truly understanding our needs and vision before proposing solutions. This attention to detail made all the difference in the projects success.When we encountered complex technical challenges, Metajives problem-solving capabilities really shone. They didnt just execute tasks they brought strategic thinking to every aspect of the project. Their approach was consultative rather than transactional, making them feel like true partners rather than just service providers. They offered valuable insights and recommendations that enhanced our original concept and helped us achieve better results than we initially envisioned.Throughout the entire project lifecycle, Metajive maintained this collaborative partnership approach. They were proactive in identifying potential issues, transparent about progress, and flexible when project requirements evolved.I was thoroughly satisfied with both the partnership experience and the final project outcome. The professionalism, expertise, and dedication shown by the Metajive team make them an invaluable partner for any digital project. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking a reliable, strategic, and results-driven digital web agency. "
Project Name: Various digital needs
Project Type:
Digital Services
Company size:
5,000 & Up
Industry:
Marketing and Advertising
Metajive is the first name on my list for referrals. The commitment to ROI is exceptional. The work comes first, as it should. I do not know why other shops can’t figure this out. I reach out to Metajive for large and small, and they always make me feel incredibly well resourced and confident to tackle anything and everything. "
Project Name: Go To Market
Project Type:
Website Development
Company size:
Under 49
Industry:
Consumer Services
integration of multiple APIs, implementation of applications, design and development of periodic reporting functions.Delivery of applications and integrations to client with certification by the client. We receive the finished products with compliance.Metajive as its quality and professionalism. "
Project Name: Web Development
Project Type:
Website Development
Company size:
1000 - 4,999
Industry:
Nonprofit Organization Management

metajive Team Bios

Founder
Dave Benton
Founder
Dave has been involved in 350+ digital projects, speaks regularly at conferences, is a contributing editor for Adobes 99U and Creativity Mag, and serves as a design judge for Addy Awards and other design competitions. He also happens to be the Founder of Metajive.
Head of Production
Sara Barber
Head of Production
Sara has deep experience within agencies of all sizes, working with clients such as Old Navy, Volkswagen, Burger King, Specialized and Comcast. ara has helped clients solve some of their most challenging issues, while bringing their visions to life.
Executive Creative Director
Todd Purgason
Executive Creative Director
Todd arrives with a mission to realize delightfully meaningful solutions for our client's business needs. His experience is vast, and includes founding, growing, and eventually selling, Juxt Interactive, as well as time spent growing creatives at Envoy, Miriam and Five by Five Global.
UX Director
Michael Jackson
UX Director
Michael Jackson our Director of User Experience. Michael has been working in design since the first dot com bubble burst. He has spent the last 15 years within various agencies and a client list too long to mention, and now brings his deep and diverse experience to our team here at Metajive.
Creative Director
Rob Hutti
Creative Director
Rob has been crafting experiences and building brands for 15+ working with clients such as AB-InBev, AT&T, HP, SoftBank, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, as well as countless local and regional organizations, tell their story across media.Rob joined Metajive in January 2019.

metajive Clients

Lyft
Nike
Intel
Kaiser Permanente
HBO
Porsche
Linkedin
Wells Fargo
Google
Spotify