Vienna web and e-commerce studio with built-in technical SEO, founded 2010
About Functn
Functn (functn GmbH) is a digital studio in Vienna, Austria, with an office at Mariahilfer Strasse 1b in the 6th district. It was founded in 2010 by Philip Ehrenfellner and Christoph Peter, with Christoph Peter acting as managing partner. The team has between 10 and 50 people, and staff can work on site, hybrid or fully remote. The studio works in German and English.
Their core output is corporate websites, online shops and web applications. SEO is part of the build rather than a separate retainer: their work covers UI and UX design, branding, digital strategy and SEO with a focus on search performance and conversion. Their technology stack includes WordPress, React, Next.js, Node.js, Shopify and headless content systems such as Contentful, DatoCMS and Payload CMS, with Usercentrics for consent management. They work in small project units sized to each job.
Client work is mostly Austrian brands, institutions and NGOs. Named clients include the spice company Kotanyi, whose site relaunch was rolled out in more than 25 countries, BirdLife Osterreich, ARS Akademie, Roither Maschinenbau, Duft und Kultur, MyClubs, Cisco and DHL. Their clients also include the Austrian ministries of health and education, which is their closest link to healthcare. They have no dental client, dental page or medical marketing offer.
Client results include web shop sales up by about 30% for ARS Akademie after a new store and website, better Google rankings and visitor numbers for BirdLife after a relaunch, and more enquiries and job applications for an engineering firm after a redesign. Reviewers repeatedly credit the founders' personal involvement, quick replies, reliable delivery and clear explanations of technical choices. Clutch shows a 5.0 rating from six reviews.
Functn sits at the premium end on price. The minimum project is $10,000 and rates run $100 to $149 an hour, though some listings show lower figures. For dentistry, the realistic fit is a larger group or dental brand that needs a fast, well-built multi-language or multi-site website with sound technical SEO, rather than a single practice looking for ongoing local SEO, Google Business Profile work or review management.
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Functn at a Glance
| Founded | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Team size | 10-49 employees |
| Headquarters | Vienna, Vienna, Austria |
| Leadership | Philip Ehrenfellner (co-founder); Christoph Peter (co-founder, Managing Partner) |
| Languages | German, English |
| Pricing | Minimum project $10,000+, $100-$149/hour (some listings show $1,000+ and $50-$99/hour). |
| Tools & partnerships | WordPress; React; Next.js; Node.js; Shopify; Contentful; DatoCMS; Payload CMS; Usercentrics; Figma; TYPO3 migration experience |
Dental Marketing Services
- Website design and development
- technical SEO built into site builds
- UX/UI design
- e-commerce development
- content strategy
- website migrations
Dental Clients & Results
- ARS Akademie: web shop sales up about 30% after new web store and website
- Kotanyi GmbH: website relaunch rolled out in more than 25 countries
- BirdLife Osterreich: higher visitor numbers and Google rankings after relaunch
Why Dentists Choose Functn
- 30% more webshop sales for an education client
- BirdLife Österreich is also a client
- 5.0 from 6 Clutch reviews
- Projects from $10,000
Key Strengths
- Rolls out one master site design across many clinic locations or markets
- Migrates older practice sites to WordPress without losing search visibility
- Runs content campaigns, newsletters and Google Ads alongside a practice site
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 54.9 of 100 (profile 50 × 0.8 + client feedback 14.9). DSA Score: 91/100
What Clients Say About Functn
- 5 on review sites
- 3 on its website
Clients Most Often Praise
- Dental website design 5
- Higher Google Maps & local rankings 4
- Clear reporting & honesty 3
- Communication & responsiveness 2
In ShortClients consistently praise the founders' engagement, responsiveness, reliable delivery and proposals that exceed expectations, with reported gains in rankings and sales. Work is web, SEO and e-commerce for Austrian brands and NGOs.
Functn handled the website, web store and SEO for this education company, including a TYPO3-to-WordPress migration; the client reports web shop sales up about 30%.
See it on clutch.coFunctn relaunched the website with a master design rolled out to more than 25 countries and runs yearly content campaigns; the client is impressed by the founders' engagement.
See it on clutch.coFunctn rebuilt the website and did SEO; the client reports higher rankings and more inquiries and job applications, and says contacts are accessible and quick to respond.
See it on clutch.coShow 5 more client reviews
- Lisa Lugerbauer, Marketing Manager, BirdLife Österreich: Functn relaunched the website with SEO for this conservation NGO, and the client was fully satisfied. Clutch, Feb 5, 2025
- Matthias Aschauer, Managing Director & Owner, Duft und Kultur: Functn built an e-commerce store and runs SEO, social, Google Ads and newsletters; the client says the online store also boosted in-store sales. Clutch, Jul 23, 2024
- Dr. Mario Winkler praises Functn's straightforward, friendly and transparent communication. Agency website
- Jasmin Maierhofer calls the team likeable and says they deliver projects reliably and competently. Agency website
- Hanna Flörl praises the support and the website, saying new ideas were introduced and carried out well. Agency website
Where Functn Is Listed
Questions Dentists Ask About Functn
Does Functn have dental marketing experience?
They have no dental clients or dental pages. The nearest healthcare link is the Austrian Ministry of Health, which is a client.
What does Functn actually build?
They build corporate websites, online shops and web applications, with UX design, content strategy and technical SEO included. Their stack includes WordPress, Shopify, React, Next.js and several headless CMS platforms.
What does a project cost?
The minimum project is $10,000 and hourly rates are $100 to $149. This puts them above most local SEO providers.
What do past clients say?
They hold 5.0 from six Clutch reviews. Clients praise the founders' direct involvement, responsiveness and reliable delivery, and one saw web shop sales rise about 30%.
Who would they suit in dentistry?
They are best suited to a dental group or brand needing a new, technically sound website across several locations or languages. They do not advertise ongoing local SEO or review management for clinics.
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