One-founder Oslo studio combining brand photography, web design and SEO coaching
About third studio
third studio is an independent visual design studio in Oslo, trading as Nicola Paulukat Consulting. Nicola Paulukat founded it in 2023 together with a sister SEO agency, third SEO, where she is owner and lead consultant. Before that she spent almost ten years as an IT consultant at Accenture, leaving in 2016. She grew up in Germany, went to school in Australia, studied in Singapore and worked in London before moving to Oslo in 2007. She has run a photography and film business since 2017 and became known for SEO in the US photography community around 2021. She works with other creative partners but is the only named team member, and the studio operates as a freelancer.
Their services cover brand strategy and identity, website design and build, SEO including AI search visibility, brand photography and film, and mentoring. The SEO side offers site audits, strategy for new sites, content and keyword analysis, backlink strategy, workshops and talks, an SEO subscription, one-to-one coaching for owners who want to do the work themselves, and SEO retreats in European destinations. They also cover local and international SEO and technical SEO. They aim at small businesses and self-employed people across Norway who find search overwhelming.
Website projects follow four steps: hearing the client's goals and story, mapping site structure so each page has a purpose, planning layouts and calls to action, and refining mobile behaviour and loading speed. They build on Squarespace, Showit, Wix or custom setups and recommend WordPress with the Kadence theme and own hosting for long-term search results. Website design starts at 30,000 Norwegian kroner before VAT, with payment plans of three instalments of 12,000 or two of 16,500. Rates run 150 to 199 US dollars an hour, with projects from 1,000 dollars.
Proof is limited but consistent. Their single Clutch review is rated 5.0 and comes from a coach and teacher whose website, branding, copy, photos and SEO were handled together. Testimonials from Martine Diesen, Heba and Jessica describe website, brand and photography work. They have taught SEO workshops for Asker Næringsforening, Kvinner i Business and RE Gründerhuset, and run a podcast called Visible with Soul.
They publish no healthcare or dental clients. A solo dentist or small clinic in Norway would be hiring a personal brand studio that can photograph the team, design the site and either run SEO or coach staff to do it. Practices needing dental-specific marketing would need to brief them fully. The studio replies within two working days and keeps office hours of 9:00 to 14:00 on weekdays.
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third studio at a Glance
| Founded | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Team size | 1 (freelancer, with creative partners) |
| Headquarters | Oslo, Norway |
| Leadership | Nicola Paulukat (Founder, Creative Director and Lead SEO Consultant) |
| Languages | Norwegian; English |
| Pricing | Website design from 30,000 NOK excl. VAT; payment plans of 3 x 12,000 NOK or 2 x 16,500 NOK; 150 to 199 USD/hour; 1,000 USD minimum project |
| Contracts & reporting | Replies within two working days; office hours Monday to Friday 9:00 to 14:00 |
| Tools & partnerships | WordPress; Kadence; Squarespace; Showit; Wix |
Dental Marketing Services
- Website design and build
- SEO audits and strategy
- keyword and content analysis
- backlink strategy
- local and technical SEO
- AI search (GEO/AEO) visibility
- SEO subscription
- one-to-one SEO coaching
- brand identity
- brand photography and film
Why Dentists Choose third studio
- SEO, web and brand in one place
- Photography included
- Suited to solo practices
Key Strengths
- Designs social media templates to match the new practice brand
- Assigns a single team member to manage the practice's project
- Handles SEO, web design and branding in one place for solo dental practices
- Includes photography and copywriting so practice sites show the real clinic and team
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 42.3 of 100 (profile 38 × 0.8 + client feedback 11.9). DSA Score: 88/100
What Clients Say About third studio
- 1 on review sites
Clients Most Often Praise
- Higher Google Maps & local rankings 1
- Dental website design 1
Hired third studio for a website, branding, SEO, photography and copywriting for her personal brand. She was very satisfied, and the results met or exceeded her expectations.
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Questions Dentists Ask About third studio
Has third studio worked with dental clinics?
They publish no healthcare or dental clients. Their published clients are coaches, authors and small creative businesses.
Who would actually do the work?
Founder Nicola Paulukat leads the projects and works as a freelancer with creative partners. She is a former Accenture IT consultant and a photographer and filmmaker.
How much does a website cost?
Website design starts at 30,000 kroner before VAT. It can be paid in three instalments of 12,000 or two of 16,500.
Can they teach my staff to handle SEO in-house?
Yes. They offer one-to-one SEO coaching for owners who want to do the work themselves, plus workshops and an SEO subscription.
Can they provide photos of my clinic and team?
Brand photography and film are core services, so photos and site design can come from the same person.
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