The Tools That Challenger Brands Use to Outpace the Competition
We helped Contra, Groupon, Motley Fool, NOWTV, and Theory11 unlock more cash by building tools they didn’t know could exist. Tools that eliminated manual work, automated the impossible, and made their teams 10x more productive. Founded by Doug Silkstone. We build MVPs, Chrome extensions, desktop apps, browser automation, and custom internal tools that actually ship and solve real problems.What is WithSeismic? We build custom software that solves specific
business problems. MVPs, Chrome extensions, desktop apps, browser automation,
internal tools - whatever your team needs to work better.
🚀 Solution Discovery
$6,000 - Two weeks combining product, growth, marketing, and engineering
to find your biggest opportunities
Trusted by Brands That Move Fast
Who do you work with? SaaS companies, marketplaces, and digital brands
doing 50M ARR. Teams like Contra, Groupon, Motley Fool, NOWTV, and
Theory11 trust us to build their custom tools.
How We’ve Built Competitive Moats for Leading Brands
What kind of results do you deliver? Turned 20,000+ Contra users into an
opportunity-finding network, took Snacker.ai from Lovable prototype to 5,000+
users, automated 100,000+ brands for VoucherCloud (leading to Groupon
acquisition), and built systems that ingest thousands of hours of YouTube
content for LMS platforms.
Contra LinkedIn Automation
20,000+ Users Finding OpportunitiesBuilt a Chrome extension that turned 20,000+ Contra users into an all-seeing opportunity spotting network. Every LinkedIn browse feeds their distributed intelligence system.
Snacker.ai Video Platform
Lovable Prototype to ProductionTook a Lovable prototype from idea through to production with 5,000+ users and paying customers. Built the real product that actually works.
VoucherCloud & Groupon Automation
100,000+ Brands on AutopilotBuilt Vouchernaut for VoucherCloud - automated PPC that managed 100,000+ brands and drove 60% of revenue. Helped lead to their Groupon acquisition.
Ingesting Thousands of Hours of YouTube for LMS
Fingers on Pulse Zeitgeist ReaderCreated a system that understands trends and content from 800+ YouTube channels as soon as they’re posted. Ingests thousands of hours of content, instantly spotting what’s happening across the entire landscape.
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Explore our complete portfolio of production systems, real metrics, and
technical implementations across Chrome extensions, LLM workflows, browser
automation, and MVPs.
Do you have proven experience? Yes. We’ve shipped production code for
Contra (20,000+ extension users), Groupon, Motley Fool, and built/sold our own
products like Vouchernaut. Everything we build goes to production, not demos.
Weapons-Grade Software for Growing Brands
What types of tools do you build? MVPs that ship in 6 weeks, Chrome
extensions for browser tasks, desktop apps for your team, browser automation
for repetitive work, custom internal tools for specific needs, AI workflows
for content processing, MCP servers to connect AI to your systems.
MVPs
Working Products in 6 WeeksWe build MVPs that actually work and can handle real users.
Chrome Extensions
Browser Tools That Do Work For YouExtensions that collect data, automate tasks, and save time while you browse.
AI Workflows
Automate Research and WritingAI systems that read, analyze, and create content. Turn hours of work into minutes.
Browser Automation
Automate Web TasksScripts that fill forms, scrape data, and manage campaigns automatically.
Internal Tools
Custom Tools for Your TeamBuild specific tools that solve your unique problems. No more duct-taping generic software.
MCP Servers
Connect AI to Your ToolsLet ChatGPT or Claude talk directly to your business systems. No more copy-pasting.
How quickly can you deliver? Most projects complete in 2-4 weeks. Our
2-week Sprint delivers one major tool. Our 4-week System builds multiple
connected tools. MVPs ship in 6 weeks.
Ready to Build Your Unfair Advantage?
“Doug was incredible to work with and a great communicator. He operated quickly & efficiently, and even proposed ways to improve the feature to exceed our expectations. 10/10!” — Allison Nulty, Head of Product @ ContraWe build custom tools that free your team from repetitive tasks so they can focus on what matters.
How do we get started? Book a free 30-minute call to discuss what tools
your team needs. We’ll identify the biggest opportunities and show you what’s
possible. Most clients start with a 2-week Sprint to prove value quickly.
Book a Call
Free 30-minute chatTell us what manual work is killing your team and we’ll show you how to automate it.
See How We Work
Start in 48 hoursSimple process: discover, build, ship. Most projects done in 2-4 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the investment? Solution Discovery: 12,000 for one major tool. 4-Week System: $25,000 for multiple
connected tools. Most clients see ROI within the first month.
What types of businesses do you work with?
What types of businesses do you work with?
We primarily work with SaaS companies, marketplaces, and digital-first challenger brands doing 5M ARR. Companies that need sophisticated automation to compete with larger competitors but want to move fast without enterprise complexity.
How is this different from hiring a traditional dev agency?
How is this different from hiring a traditional dev agency?
Traditional agencies build what you ask for. We identify what will actually
drive revenue growth. We combine deep technical expertise with marketing and
product knowledge, having built and sold our own automated businesses. We
don’t just code—we engineer growth.
What's your typical timeline and investment?
What's your typical timeline and investment?
Our Solution Discovery ($6,000) is a two-week audit combining product, growth,
marketing, and engineering perspectives. We provide a detailed roadmap of what
to build and how to grow. Most clients see immediate value from the actionable
insights we deliver.
Do you require long-term contracts?
Do you require long-term contracts?
We work in focused sprints with clear deliverables. Our Solution Discovery is
project-based with options for implementation support and ongoing partnership
available for clients who want to execute on our recommendations.
What happens if we need ongoing support?
What happens if we need ongoing support?
We deliver production-ready systems with documentation and handoff. We offer
maintenance packages if needed, but our systems are built to be
self-sustaining. We also train your team to manage and extend what we build.
How do you measure success?
How do you measure success?
We measure success by business impact: revenue increase, cost reduction, time
saved, conversion improvement. Every project includes clear KPIs and
measurement frameworks. Check our case studies for specific metrics.
What technologies do you specialize in?
What technologies do you specialize in?
Chrome extension development (React, TypeScript, MV3), LLM workflows (OpenAI,
Claude, custom chains), browser automation (Playwright, Puppeteer), MCP
servers, and modern web stack (Next.js, Node, Python).
Can you work with our existing tech stack?
Can you work with our existing tech stack?
Yes. We’ve integrated with hundreds of different systems and APIs. Our
solutions are designed to enhance your existing infrastructure, not replace
it. We build bridges, not islands.
What if we don't know exactly what we need?
What if we don't know exactly what we need?
That’s our specialty. We start with your business problems, not technical
specifications. Our discovery process identifies the highest-impact
opportunities, then we build solutions that deliver measurable results.
How quickly can we get started?
How quickly can we get started?
We typically respond within 4 hours during business hours. Most projects can start within a week of our initial conversation. The next sprint could begin as early as Monday.
WithSeismic is run by Doug Silkstone, who’s built automation for Contra, Motley Fool, Groupon, and NOWTV. We solve problems with code that actually works.