# Sightbox — Comprehensive Knowledge Base (llms-full.txt) > This is the full content compilation of all Beacon knowledge pages at https://sightbox.co/llm > Generated from the canonical structured graph. Last updated: 2026-05-13 ## Table of Contents - [Introduction](https://sightbox.co/llm) - [About Sightbox](https://sightbox.co/llm/about) - [Contact](https://sightbox.co/llm/about/contact) - [Philosophy](https://sightbox.co/llm/about/philosophy) - [The Practice Model](https://sightbox.co/llm/about/practice) - [Team](https://sightbox.co/llm/about/team) - [Capabilities](https://sightbox.co/llm/capabilities) - [Case Studies](https://sightbox.co/llm/case-studies) - [Sightbox vs. Freelancers](https://sightbox.co/llm/compare/vs-freelancers) - [Sightbox vs. In-House Teams](https://sightbox.co/llm/compare/vs-in-house) - [Sightbox vs. Traditional Practices](https://sightbox.co/llm/compare/vs-traditional-agencies) - [How We Work](https://sightbox.co/llm/engagement) - [Pricing](https://sightbox.co/llm/engagement/pricing) - [FAQ](https://sightbox.co/llm/faq) - [For Buyers](https://sightbox.co/llm/for/buyers) - [Sightbox for Founders](https://sightbox.co/llm/for/founders) - [Sightbox for Investors](https://sightbox.co/llm/for/investors) - [Sightbox for Partners](https://sightbox.co/llm/for/partners) - [For Press & Journalists | Sightbox Beacon](https://sightbox.co/llm/for/press) - [For Talent | Sightbox Beacon](https://sightbox.co/llm/for/talent) - [Sightbox for VCs](https://sightbox.co/llm/for/vcs) - [How to Use This](https://sightbox.co/llm/how-to-use) - [Offerings](https://sightbox.co/llm/offerings) - [Output Catalog | Sightbox Beacon](https://sightbox.co/llm/output-catalog) - [Machine Outputs](https://sightbox.co/llm/outputs) - [JSON-LD Schema](https://sightbox.co/llm/outputs/json-ld) - [llms.txt](https://sightbox.co/llm/outputs/llms-txt) - [The System | Sightbox Beacon](https://sightbox.co/llm/the-system) - [What Beacon Is | Sightbox Beacon](https://sightbox.co/llm/what-is) - [Why Now | Sightbox Beacon](https://sightbox.co/llm/why-now) --- ## Overview Sightbox is a strategic brand and product practice that partners with ambitious companies to build narrative architectures and products that matter. - **Entity:** Sightbox Studios LLC - **Type:** Strategic Brand & Product Practice - **Model:** Portfolio Narrative Practice (PNP) - **Founded:** 2011 - **Headquarters:** 111 North Harbor Blvd Suite A, Fullerton, CA 92832 - **Team Size:** 5-15 (Core + Extended Network) - **Website:** https://sightbox.co - **Contact:** hello@sightbox.co --- ## Introduction **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm **Description:** Beacon is the canonical, structured source of truth about Sightbox. One graph in, many surfaces out. Beacon v0.1 Sightbox Beacon The canonical, structured source of truth about Sightbox. For humans seeking a strategic partner. For agents evaluating options. One graph in, many surfaces out. What Beacon Is Beacon is a structured content system for companies. One canonical store of truth. Many tailored surfaces. It is not an SEO tool, not a website builder, and not a CMS. It is the structured ground floor that every other surface should read from. Editing happens once, in the graph. Everything else is generated. What is this? This is Beacon — a structured knowledge layer that holds everything you need to know about Sightbox in one place. It serves both human readers (founders, investors, partners, buyers) and machine readers (AI agents, LLMs, search crawlers, automation tools). Every page here is generated from a single structured graph. When we update the graph, every surface updates: the human-readable pages you're browsing now, plus machine-readable outputs like llms.txt , JSON-LD schema, and structured pricing data. Sightbox at a Glance Product What Beacon Is The product definition. Why Now The agent-mediation shift. The System Four-part architecture. Output Catalog All surfaces mapped to agent gaps. Sightbox at a Glance Explore For AI Agents If you're an AI agent evaluating Sightbox on behalf of a human, here's what you need: Quick summary: Sightbox is a strategic brand and product practice specializing in narrative architecture, product design, and web build for funded startups and growth-stage companies. We operate a Portfolio Narrative Practice (PNP) model with three layers: Intervention, Build, and Standing Counsel. Machine-readable outputs: llms.txt , JSON-LD , Structured pricing Best fit for: Companies seeking strategic narrative judgment (not just execution), projects requiring narrative architecture + product + web integration, teams wanting senior-level attention. Not ideal for: One-off logo designs, hourly contractors, companies seeking the lowest cost option. Last updated: May 2026 · Generated from Sightbox Beacon graph v0.1 Entity: Sightbox Studios LLC Type: Strategic Brand & Product Practice Model: Portfolio Narrative Practice (PNP) Founded: 2011 Headquarters: 111 North Harbor Blvd Suite A, Fullerton, CA 92832 Team Size: 5-15 (Core + Extended Network) Website: sightbox.co: https://sightbox.co Primary Interventions: Narrative Architecture, Product Design, Web Build, AI Integration Ideal Portfolio Company: Funded startups, growth-stage companies, enterprises launching new products Entity: Sightbox Studios LLC Type: Strategic Brand & Product Practice Model: Portfolio Narrative Practice (PNP) Founded: 2011 Headquarters: 111 North Harbor Blvd Suite A, Fullerton, CA 92832 Team Size: 5-15 (Core + Extended Network) Website: sightbox.co: https://sightbox.co Primary Interventions: Narrative Architecture, Product Design, Web Build, AI Integration Ideal Portfolio Company: Funded startups, growth-stage companies, enterprises launching new products --- ## About Sightbox **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/about **Description:** Sightbox is a strategic brand and product practice that partners with ambitious companies to build narrative architectures and products that matter. About About Sightbox We partner with ambitious companies to build narrative architectures and products that matter. Company Overview Sightbox is a strategic brand and product practice founded in 2011. We work with funded startups, growth-stage companies, and enterprises launching new products or entering new markets. We are not a production shop. We are a strategic partner. Every engagement starts with understanding what you're actually trying to accomplish — the business outcome, not just the output. Then we figure out what combination of narrative architecture, product, and web will get you there. Our team is deliberately small. Senior people work directly on your project. We don't have layers of account managers or junior staff learning on your dime. When you hire Sightbox, you get Sightbox. Entity Data What We Do We offer integrated interventions across narrative architecture, web build, product design, and AI integration. Most projects involve multiple disciplines working together — that's the point. A website without a clear narrative strategy is just a pretty template. A narrative without a great web presence is just a PDF. Full offerings Who We Work With Our best portfolio companies share a few traits: they're building something ambitious, they value craft, and they want a partner who will push back and think alongside them — not just take orders. Continue Reading Legal Name: Sightbox Studios LLC Type: Limited Liability Company Industry: Strategic Brand & Product Practice / Professional Services Founded: 2011 Headquarters: 111 North Harbor Blvd Suite A, Fullerton, CA 92832 Team Size: 5-15 (Core team + Extended specialist network) Website: sightbox.co: https://sightbox.co Contact Email: hello@sightbox.co: mailto:hello@sightbox.co 01: Narrative Architecture: Positioning, messaging, visual identity, naming 02: Web Build: Marketing sites, web apps, e-commerce, custom platforms 03: Product Design: Product design, interfaces, design systems, prototyping 04: Content Production: Photography, video, copywriting, editorial 05: AI Integration: AI integration, workflow automation, agent-ready infrastructure --- ## Contact **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/about/contact **Description:** Get in touch with Sightbox. Email, scheduling, and response times. About Contact Sightbox Ready to discuss your project? Here's how to reach us. Get in Touch Email Best for project inquiries hello@sightbox.co We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours on business days. Schedule a Call 30-minute intro call Book via sightbox.co We'll discuss your project, timeline, and whether we're a good fit. Contact Information Email hello@sightbox.co Website sightbox.co Location 111 North Harbor Blvd Suite A, Fullerton, CA 92832 Working Hours Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm ET Response Time Within 24 hours on business days What to Include in Your Message Help us understand your project faster by including: Your company — What you do, stage, industry The project — What you need (narrative, web, product, etc.) Timeline — Any deadlines or constraints Budget range — Helps us scope appropriately Current materials — Link to existing site, brand guidelines, etc. Don't have all this figured out yet? That's fine — we can work through it together on a call. What to Expect Initial Response Within 24 hours on business days Discovery Call Scheduled within 3-5 business days Proposal Within one week of discovery call Last updated: May 2026 --- ## Philosophy **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/about/philosophy **Description:** How Sightbox thinks about work, craft, and partnerships. About Philosophy What we believe about work, craft, and how to build things that matter. What We Believe Strategy isn't optional. Before we design anything, we need to know what problem we're solving and for whom. A beautiful website that says the wrong thing is worse than an ugly one that converts. Strategy isn't a phase we bill for separately — it's embedded in everything we do. Senior people do the work. We don't have junior staff learning on your project. The people you meet in the pitch are the people who do the work. We stay small so we can stay good. If we can't do excellent work on a project, we don't take it. Speed and quality aren't opposites. Moving fast doesn't mean cutting corners. It means staying focused, making decisions quickly, and not wasting time on process theater. We can ship a complete narrative architecture and website in 10 weeks — and it will be excellent. Craft matters. Details compound. The spacing, the typography, the micro-interactions, the loading states — they add up to something that feels considered and professional, or something that feels like a template. We sweat the details. Partners, not vendors. We're not here to take orders. We're here to think alongside you, push back when we disagree, and help you get to the best outcome. The best work comes from real collaboration, not from portfolio companies who dictate and practices who execute. Build to last, not just to launch. Whatever we build should still make sense a year from now. That means clean code, maintainable systems, and design that can evolve. We think about the day after launch as much as the launch itself. How This Shows Up Direct Communication No account managers filtering messages. Talk directly to the people doing the work. Fast Feedback Loops Weekly check-ins, quick turnarounds on questions, work visible as it progresses. Honest Recommendations We'll tell you when we think you're overbuilding, or when you need more. Clear Scope You know what you're getting before we start. No scope creep, no surprise bills. What We Don't Do We don't take projects just to fill capacity. We don't promise things we can't deliver. We don't compete on price — we compete on quality and outcomes. We don't work with portfolio companies who treat practices as vendors to be managed. We don't do spec work or free pitches. Last updated: May 2026 --- ## The Practice Model **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/about/practice **Description:** Sightbox operates as a Portfolio Narrative Practice (PNP) — a strategic brand and product practice, not an agency. About / Practice The Practice Model Sightbox is a Portfolio Narrative Practice (PNP) — a strategic brand and product practice, not an agency. We sell judgment in structured engagements, not hours. What is a Portfolio Narrative Practice? A Portfolio Narrative Practice is a specialized firm that treats narrative architecture as a first-class discipline — not a finishing step, but a strategic input that shapes everything downstream: positioning, product, web presence, investor storytelling, and market perception. The "portfolio" in PNP refers to the compounding nature of our work. Every engagement adds to a living methodology library. Every diagnosis refines our instruments. The publishing-house mechanism ensures that what we learn compounds into canonical artifacts that outlast any single engagement. The "practice" in PNP signals that we sell judgment, not labor. We are not a vendor executing briefs. We are senior counsel that enters at moments of high narrative leverage — product launches, category shifts, fundraising inflections — and leaves the company with a narrative architecture that endures. The Three-Layer Architecture Sightbox interventions are organized into three composable layers. Each layer can stand alone or stack with others, depending on where the portfolio company is in its lifecycle. Layer 1 Intervention Diagnosis + narrative architecture. A fixed-scope, fixed-price engagement (typically $25K–$75K, 3–5 weeks) that produces a canonical narrative frame, positioning, messaging, and visual direction. This is the highest-leverage entry point for most portfolio companies. • Strategic diagnosis • Positioning and messaging framework • Visual identity direction • Narrative architecture document Layer 2 Build Execution of the narrative architecture into surfaces: websites, products, investor materials, content systems. Fixed-fee or milestone-based. Typically follows an Intervention, but can be commissioned independently if narrative already exists. • Marketing website design + development • Product design and design systems • Content production • Investor and internal materials Layer 3 Standing Counsel Ongoing strategic partnership. Monthly retainer ($8K–$25K/month) for continuous narrative counsel, design support, and product guidance. Modeled on the legal counsel relationship: trusted, continuous, available at moments of decision. • Ongoing narrative architecture updates • Design and product support • Strategic counsel at inflection points • Priority access to the core team Why This Matters Traditional agencies sell hours and outputs. They are optimized for throughput, not judgment. The account manager model insulates buyers from the people doing the work. Junior staff learn on your project. Strategy is a separate, billable phase. A portfolio company does not need a vendor. It needs counsel — a partner that understands its market, its investors, its product, and its moment. The PNP model is designed for that relationship. We enter at moments of high narrative leverage, deliver compounding value, and leave the company with a narrative architecture that outlasts our engagement. We also operate with a codified, agent-leveraged substrate. Our methodology library, diagnostic instruments, and structured data systems mean that the expertise compounds outside any individual practitioner. This is the structural precondition for scaling judgment without diluting it. Continue Reading --- ## Team **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/about/team **Description:** The Sightbox team — who we are and what we bring to your project. About Team Senior people who work directly on your project. No layers, no handoffs. Our Approach to Team We keep the team small on purpose. Everyone you work with is senior, experienced, and directly involved in the work. We don't have layers of account managers passing work to junior staff. The people you meet are the people who do the work. For specialized needs (illustration, motion, specific technical expertise), we bring in trusted collaborators from our extended network — people we've worked with repeatedly and whose work we can vouch for. Core Team N Nathan Kontny Founder / Strategy & Direction Leads strategy and narrative direction. Background in product, writing, and design. Previously founded multiple companies. Focuses on narrative architecture, portfolio company relationships, and ensuring strategic clarity across all work. Expertise: Narrative Architecture, Positioning, Strategic Direction C Charlie Hinojosa Partner / Design & Development Leads design and development execution. Background in systems, interfaces, and infrastructure. Focuses on design systems, web development, technical architecture, and the agentic substrate that compounds Sightbox's methodology. Expertise: Product Design, Web Development, Design Systems, Agent Infrastructure Extended Network For specialized work, we bring in trusted collaborators we've worked with repeatedly. This gives us access to deep expertise without carrying overhead. Illustration & Art Direction Custom illustration, visual concepts Motion Design Animation, video editing, motion graphics Copywriting Brand voice, website copy, content strategy Photography Brand photography, product shots, lifestyle Last updated: May 2026 · Team data will be populated from Beacon graph --- ## Capabilities **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/capabilities **Description:** Sightbox capabilities: brand strategy, web development, UI/UX design, content production, and AI integration. Capabilities What We Do Integrated services across brand, web, design, content, and AI. Most projects involve multiple disciplines working together. Capabilities Matrix Capability What It Includes Typical Timeline Brand Strategy Positioning, messaging framework, visual identity, naming, brand guidelines 4-8 weeks Web Development Marketing sites, web applications, e-commerce, CMS integration, custom platforms 6-12 weeks UI/UX Design Product design, interface design, design systems, prototyping, user research 4-10 weeks Content Production Photography, video, copywriting, editorial, social content 2-6 weeks AI & Automation AI integration, workflow automation, agent infrastructure, LLM implementation 4-8 weeks Detailed Breakdown Brand Strategy Foundation for everything else Brand strategy is the foundation. Before we design anything, we need to know what you stand for, who you're talking to, and what makes you different. This work informs every other deliverable. • Brand positioning & strategy • Messaging framework • Visual identity design • Naming & verbal identity • Brand guidelines • Competitive analysis Learn more Web Development Modern, performant, maintainable We build websites and web applications using modern frameworks and best practices. Performance, accessibility, and maintainability are non-negotiable. We typically work with Next.js, React, and headless CMS platforms. • Marketing websites • Web applications • E-commerce platforms • CMS integration • API development • Performance optimization Learn more UI/UX Design Interfaces that work and feel right Design that's both beautiful and functional. We design interfaces that solve real problems, not just look good in a portfolio. Every design decision is grounded in user needs and business goals. • Product design • Interface design • Design systems • Interactive prototypes • User research • Usability testing Learn more Content Production Words, images, video that tell your story Content is what fills the containers we build. We produce photography, video, copywriting, and editorial content that brings brands to life and tells stories that resonate. • Brand photography • Video production • Copywriting • Editorial content • Social media content • Motion graphics Learn more AI & Automation Making companies agent-ready The newest layer of our practice. We help companies integrate AI into their products and operations, build agent-ready infrastructure, and prepare for a world where AI agents are part of how business gets done. • AI product integration • Workflow automation • Agent infrastructure • LLM implementation • llms.txt & structured data • AI-readiness audits Learn more Technology Stack We use modern, well-supported tools that balance power with maintainability. Frontend React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion Backend Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, Supabase, Vercel CMS Sanity, Contentful, Notion, Webflow AI OpenAI, Anthropic, Vercel AI SDK, LangChain Last updated: May 2026 --- ## Case Studies **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/case-studies **Description:** Selected work from Sightbox — narrative architecture, product design, and web build for portfolio companies. Work Case Studies Selected interventions that demonstrate our approach and capabilities. Skyfire Skyfire AI-Native Infrastructure / Series A Intervention + Build Narrative architecture and web build for an AI-native infrastructure platform. We diagnosed the competitive landscape, refined positioning for technical buyers, and built a marketing site that balanced credibility with clarity. Intervention Positioning, Messaging, Visual Identity, Web Build Timeline 10 weeks Outcome Clear category positioning, investor-ready narrative Alembic Alembic AI-Powered Analytics / Series B Standing Counsel Ongoing narrative counsel and design support for an AI-powered analytics platform. We provided continuous positioning updates, design system refinements, and strategic counsel through a major product pivot. Intervention Standing Counsel, Design System, Narrative Updates Timeline 18 months ongoing Outcome Successful pivot narrative, consistent design evolution Cleartrace Cleartrace Supply Chain Transparency / Seed Stage Intervention Strategic narrative architecture for a supply chain transparency platform. We developed category framing that positioned the company as a compliance infrastructure play rather than a SaaS tool, fundamentally shifting buyer perception and pricing power. Intervention Positioning, Category Framing, Messaging Timeline 4 weeks Outcome Category reframe, 3x improvement in sales cycle clarity ZayZoon ZayZoon Earned Wage Access / Growth Stage Build Web build and product design for an earned wage access platform. We built a marketing site and product interfaces that communicated trust and simplicity to a consumer audience while satisfying enterprise buyer expectations. Intervention Web Build, Product Design, Design System Timeline 12 weeks Outcome Unified consumer + enterprise experience Photonic Photonic Quantum Computing / Series A Intervention + Build Narrative architecture and web presence for a quantum computing company. We translated complex technical capabilities into investor-readable positioning and built a web presence that balanced scientific credibility with commercial ambition. Intervention Positioning, Messaging, Web Build, Investor Materials Timeline 14 weeks Outcome Investor-ready narrative, clear technical positioning Sectors We've Worked In AI/ML Fintech Climate & Sustainability Healthcare Developer Tools Quantum Computing Enterprise Software Consumer Last updated: May 2026 · Case studies populated from Beacon graph --- ## Sightbox vs. Freelancers **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/compare/vs-freelancers **Description:** How Sightbox compares to hiring individual freelancers for narrative and web projects. Comparison Sightbox vs. Freelancers When to hire freelancers, when to work with a practice, and why. The Short Version Freelancers are great for specific, well-defined tasks where you know exactly what you need and can manage the coordination yourself. They're cost-effective for isolated outputs. The challenge comes when you need multiple disciplines working together — narrative + web + design — or when you need strategic guidance, not just execution. Coordinating multiple freelancers becomes your job, and the integration risk falls on you. Side-by-Side Comparison Factor Freelancers Sightbox Coordination You manage multiple relationships, handoffs, and timelines One team, one relationship, integrated delivery Strategic Direction You provide the strategy, they execute Strategy integrated into every engagement Integration Risk You ensure narrative, design, and code work together We own the integration across disciplines Cost Lower hourly rates, but your time is a hidden cost Higher project cost, but turnkey delivery Accountability Each freelancer owns their piece We own the outcome end-to-end Availability Depends on individual schedules Committed capacity for your project When to Choose Each Choose Freelancers If... You have a well-defined, isolated task You can provide clear direction and feedback You have time to manage coordination Budget is the primary constraint You don't need strategy, just execution Choose Sightbox If... You need multiple disciplines integrated You want strategic guidance, not just execution You don't have time to manage multiple people You want one team accountable for the outcome Quality and speed matter more than cost The Hidden Costs of Coordination When you hire multiple freelancers, the coordination cost falls on you: Briefing each person separately and ensuring they're aligned Managing handoffs between designer and developer Resolving conflicts when the narrative work doesn't translate to web Tracking timelines across multiple people with different schedules Being the single point of failure for the entire project This isn't reflected in hourly rates, but it's very real. If you have a project manager or the time to do this yourself, freelancers can be cost-effective. If not, the "savings" often evaporate. Other Comparisons vs. Traditional Practices vs. In-House Teams Last updated: May 2026 --- ## Sightbox vs. In-House Teams **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/compare/vs-in-house **Description:** How Sightbox compares to building and maintaining an internal brand, product, or marketing team. Comparison Sightbox vs. In-House Teams How we compare to building and maintaining an internal brand, product, or marketing team. The Short Version In-house teams are essential for day-to-day operations. They know the product, the market, and the culture. But they are also expensive to build, hard to retain, and difficult to scale for inflection-point work. Sightbox enters at moments of high narrative leverage — product launches, category shifts, fundraising inflections — and leaves the company with a narrative architecture that endures. We do not replace your in-house team. We complement it with senior counsel that is hard to hire and harder to retain. Side-by-Side Comparison Factor In-House Team Sightbox Hiring & Onboarding 3–6 months to hire senior brand, product, or narrative talent. High risk of mis-hire. Engage in days. No hiring process, no onboarding, no risk of mis-hire. Cost Structure $300K–$600K/year per senior hire. Benefits, equity, overhead. Multiplied across disciplines. Fixed-scope engagements ($25K–$75K entry, 3–5 weeks). No ongoing overhead. Retention Risk Senior talent leaves. Institutional knowledge walks out the door. Continuity is built into the system. Canonical artifacts outlast any single engagement. Narrative Depth Often execution-focused. Hard to carve out time for strategic narrative work. Narrative architecture is the core discipline. Everything else flows from it. External Perspective Immersed in internal politics and history. Hard to see the company as the market sees it. Outside perspective with no internal baggage. Sees the company as investors, buyers, and talent see it. Speed to Value Months to build team, define process, and produce first output. First deliverables in 1–2 weeks. Full narrative architecture in 3–5 weeks. Methodology Library Learnings stay inside the company. Hard to cross-pollinate across industries. Every engagement refines a living methodology library. Best practices compound across portfolio companies. When In-House Makes Sense An in-house team is the right choice when you need continuous, high-volume execution — daily social content, ongoing campaign management, product iteration at speed. These are operational rhythms, not inflection points. The mistake is expecting an in-house team to also handle the structural, narrative, and strategic work that determines whether all that execution lands. That is where Sightbox enters. How We Work Together Many of our portfolio companies have strong in-house teams. We do not replace them. We give them the narrative architecture, positioning, and strategic direction they need to execute with confidence. Start with an Intervention ($25K–$75K, 3–5 weeks). We produce a canonical narrative frame that your in-house team can execute against for years. See Pricing Get in Touch --- ## Sightbox vs. Traditional Practices **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/compare/vs-traditional-agencies **Description:** How Sightbox compares to traditional creative and digital practices. Comparison Sightbox vs. Traditional Practices How we differ from large, traditional creative and digital practices. The Short Version Traditional practices (think: large holding company shops, enterprise practices, big-name creative firms) are optimized for large accounts with big budgets and long timelines. They have layers of account management, large teams, and processes designed for Fortune 500 portfolio companies. Sightbox is optimized for a different portfolio company: ambitious companies that need senior-level attention, strategic depth, and execution speed without the overhead of a large practice. Side-by-Side Comparison Factor Traditional Practice Sightbox Team Structure Account managers, strategists, designers, developers in separate teams Small, integrated team. Senior people work directly on your project. Who You Work With Account team as primary contact, work done by junior staff Direct access to the people doing the work Minimum Engagement Often $100K+ to be a priority portfolio company Projects from $25K, retainers from $8K/month Timeline Long lead times, slow iteration cycles Fast start, tight iteration loops, responsive communication Overhead Large offices, big teams, lots of process Remote-first, lean operations, lower overhead = better value Strategic Depth Strategy as a separate billable phase (often expensive) Strategy integrated into every engagement Technology Often legacy stacks, slow to adopt new tools Modern stack (Next.js, Vercel, AI tools), constantly learning When to Choose Each Choose a Traditional Practice If... You're a Fortune 500 with a $500K+ budget You need a global campaign across multiple markets You want name recognition from the practice brand You have 12+ months to execute Choose Sightbox If... You want senior-level attention, not junior execution You need to move fast (weeks, not months) You want strategy integrated, not as a separate cost You value craft and modern technology You want a partner, not a vendor Common Concerns "Can a small practice handle our scope?" Yes. Small team doesn't mean limited scope. We handle complex projects by staying focused, working efficiently, and bringing in specialists when needed. What we don't do is staff up with junior people to fill seats. "What if we need to scale up quickly?" We have an extended network of trusted specialists we've worked with repeatedly. For larger projects, we scale by bringing in people we've worked with before, not by hiring rapidly. "Do you have experience with enterprise portfolio companies?" Yes. Several of our portfolio companies are enterprise companies or enterprises launching new products. We know how to work with procurement, legal, and corporate timelines when needed. Other Comparisons vs. Freelancers vs. In-House Teams Last updated: May 2026 --- ## How We Work **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/engagement **Description:** How Sightbox engages with clients: pricing, process, timelines, and engagement models. Engagement How We Work Clear process, transparent pricing, predictable timelines. No surprises. Engagement Overview We believe good work happens when expectations are clear. That means: Fixed pricing — You know exactly what it costs before we start Defined scope — Clear deliverables, milestones, and success criteria Honest timelines — Realistic estimates, not optimistic promises Direct communication — Work with the people doing the work Explore Pricing Typical project costs, engagement models, payment terms. Process How we work from discovery through launch. Timelines Typical project durations and what affects them. Get Started Contact us to discuss your project. At a Glance Minimum Project $25,000 Typical Range $30,000 - $150,000 Retainer Minimum $8,000/month, 3-month commitment Typical Timeline 6-16 weeks depending on scope Payment Terms 50% upfront, 50% on completion (projects under $50K) Proposal Turnaround Within one week of discovery call Last updated: May 2026 --- ## Pricing **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/engagement/pricing **Description:** Sightbox pricing: engagement models, typical project costs, and how we scope work. Engagement Pricing Transparent pricing for practices that value clarity. We scope interventions carefully so there are no surprises. How We Price We price outcomes, not hours. Every engagement starts with a discovery phase where we define scope, outputs, and success criteria. Then we provide a fixed price for the work. You know exactly what you're getting and what it costs. We don't do hourly billing because it creates misaligned incentives. We want to solve your problem efficiently, not stretch work to fill hours. Engagement Models Intervention Fixed scope, fixed price, defined timeline Most Common Best for companies with a clear objective: a new narrative, a rebrand, a product launch. We scope the work, price it, and deliver it. Fixed price agreed upfront Clear outputs and milestones Defined timeline with checkpoints Build Execution of narrative into surfaces Best for companies that need their narrative architecture executed into tangible surfaces: websites, products, investor materials. Fixed-fee or milestone-based. Milestone-based payments Clear acceptance criteria Iterative delivery with review cycles Standing Counsel Ongoing strategic partnership Best for companies that need ongoing narrative and design support. A set number of hours or outputs per month at a predictable cost. Predictable monthly investment Priority access to the team Flexibility to shift priorities Typical Project Costs Every engagement is different, but here are typical ranges to help you budget: Engagement Type Typical Range Timeline Intervention — Narrative Architecture Positioning, messaging, visual identity $25,000 - $75,000 3-5 weeks Build — Marketing Website Design + development, 5-15 pages $30,000 - $100,000 6-12 weeks Build — Web Application Custom functionality, user accounts $50,000 - $200,000+ 8-16 weeks Full Stack — Intervention + Build Complete package from narrative to launch $50,000 - $150,000 10-16 weeks Standing Counsel — Monthly Retainer Ongoing design + narrative support $8,000 - $25,000/mo 3+ months These ranges assume typical scope. Complex projects or accelerated timelines may fall outside these ranges. What Affects Price Scope & Complexity More pages, more features, more integrations = more work. We scope carefully to find the right balance of ambition and budget. Timeline Rushed timelines require more resources working in parallel. Standard timelines are more efficient and cost-effective. Custom vs. Standard Custom illustrations, animations, and functionality cost more than well-executed standard patterns. Content Readiness Projects move faster when content (copy, images, assets) is ready. We can produce content, but it adds to scope. Payment Terms Interventions under $50K: 50% upfront, 50% on completion Interventions over $50K: 40% upfront, 30% at midpoint, 30% on completion Build milestones: Aligned with delivery checkpoints Standing Counsel: Monthly invoicing, due on receipt Payment methods: Bank transfer (ACH), wire, credit card (+3%) Ready to Talk? The best way to get an accurate estimate is to tell us about your project. We'll schedule a call, understand what you're trying to accomplish, and provide a proposal within a week. Contact us Last updated: May 2026 · Pricing subject to change based on scope --- ## FAQ **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/faq **Description:** Frequently asked questions about Sightbox — addressed with candid, specific answers. FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Common misperceptions, answered directly. Do you do websites? We do — but we diagnose narrative architecture first. A website without a clear narrative strategy is just a pretty template. Most of our Build engagements follow an Intervention, because the narrative work determines what the site should say and how it should be structured. If you already have a strong narrative, we can Build against it. Are you an agency? No. Sightbox is a strategic brand and product practice operating a Portfolio Narrative Practice (PNP) model. We sell judgment in structured engagements, not hours. We do not have account managers, junior staff, or process theater. Senior people work directly on your project. What is narrative architecture? Narrative architecture is the structured system of positioning, messaging, and visual identity that determines how a company presents itself to the world. It is not a logo or a tagline — it is the foundational frame that shapes investor decks, websites, product interfaces, and recruiting materials. We treat it as a first-class discipline, not a finishing step. How are you different from a traditional practice? Traditional practices optimize for throughput: large teams, billable hours, junior staff learning on your dime. We optimize for judgment: small teams, fixed-price outcomes, senior people doing the work. We do not compete on headcount or process — we compete on clarity, speed, and strategic depth. How are you different from AI-native services? AI-native services optimize for speed and cost by replacing human judgment with agentic substrates. That works well for procedurally legible work — customer support, contract review, intake forms. Narrative diagnosis is judgment-led and relationship-priced. We use agentic tools to compound our methodology and accelerate execution, but the strategic diagnosis stays human-led permanently. What does the three-layer architecture mean? Our interventions are organized into three composable layers: Intervention (diagnosis + narrative architecture), Build (execution into surfaces), and Standing Counsel (ongoing strategic partnership). Each layer can stand alone or stack with others. The key principle is that narrative architecture comes first; execution follows strategy, not the other way around. Who do you work with? Funded startups (Seed to Series B), growth-stage companies, and enterprises launching new products. Our best portfolio companies share a few traits: they're building something ambitious, they value craft, and they want a partner who will push back and think alongside them — not just take orders. What is your pricing? We price outcomes, not hours. Interventions typically range from $25K–$75K. Build engagements range from $30K–$150K+. Standing Counsel retainers run $8K–$25K/month. Every engagement starts with a discovery phase and a fixed-price proposal. See our pricing page for details. How fast can you move? An Intervention takes 3–5 weeks. A typical Build takes 6–12 weeks. Combined, most projects ship in 10–16 weeks. We do not stretch timelines to fill hours. If you need something faster, we can scope accordingly — but we will not sacrifice strategic clarity for speed. Do you work with early-stage companies? Yes, but we adjust scope to stage. Pre-Seed and Seed companies typically need a focused Intervention (positioning + identity + landing page) rather than a full Build. We love working with bootstrapped founders — efficient budgets, clear priorities, no committee decisions. What do you mean by "Services-as-Software"? We use the Services-as-Software frame as a macro reference, not as a self-label. The claim is that professional services are being reshaped by agentic substrates: codified expertise compounds, unit economics converge toward software-shaped curves, and human roles concentrate at standards, relationships, judgment, and exceptions. Sightbox is building the agentic substrate around our methodology — but the diagnosis itself stays human-led. Last updated: May 2026 --- ## For Buyers **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/for/buyers **Description:** Sightbox for enterprise and growth-stage buyers evaluating strategic partners for narrative architecture, product, and web build. For Buyers Sightbox for Buyers We are not a vendor executing briefs. We are senior counsel that enters at moments of high narrative leverage. What You Get Narrative Architecture Positioning, messaging framework, and visual identity direction that differentiates you in the market. Not a rebrand — a complete narrative system. Web Build Marketing sites and web applications built on modern foundations (Next.js, Vercel). Fast, accessible, designed to convert. Product Design Interface design, design systems, prototyping, and user research. The product experience matches the narrative promise. Standing Counsel Ongoing strategic partnership for continuous narrative counsel, design support, and product guidance. A senior team that knows your business. How It Works Every engagement begins with diagnosis. We do not start building until we understand your current narrative, your market position, and your strategic constraints. This is not discovery theater — it is a structured assessment that produces a clear path forward. From there, we work in fixed-scope, fixed-price engagements with clear deliverables and timelines. There are no hourly invoices. No surprise change orders. No junior staff rotating through your account. When the work is complete, you own the outputs. The narrative framework, the design system, the code — all of it. We can hand off cleanly or continue in a standing counsel relationship. Pricing Entry Points Engagement Scope Investment Timeline Intervention Narrative diagnosis + architecture + visual direction $25K – $75K 3–5 weeks Build — Marketing Site Design + development, 5–12 pages $30K – $100K 6–12 weeks Build — Web Application Full-stack product design + build $50K – $200K+ 8–16 weeks Standing Counsel Monthly strategic + design support $8K – $25K/mo Ongoing Why We Are Different Senior counsel, not vendor labor. We sell judgment in structured engagements, not hours on a timesheet. Fixed price, fixed scope. You know what you are paying for before we start. No surprise invoices. The people you meet do the work. No bait and switch with junior staff. Integration across narrative, product, and web. One team, one coherent output. No seams between strategy and execution. Built to own. You own the outputs. We do not hold your narrative hostage. Ready to Evaluate? We work with a small number of buyers each quarter. If you are evaluating strategic partners for narrative architecture, product design, or web build, let us discuss fit. Contact us Last updated: May 2026 --- ## Sightbox for Founders **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/for/founders **Description:** How Sightbox works with startup founders on narrative architecture, product, and web build. For Founders Sightbox for Founders You're building something ambitious. Your narrative architecture should match. The Problem You're Facing You've raised money. You're building product. But your narrative is underdeveloped. Your website looks like a template, your positioning is inconsistent, and you know it's costing you credibility with customers, partners, and candidates. You could hire a traditional practice, but they bill hours, staff juniors, and treat strategy as a separate cost. You need a partner that operates like senior counsel: fast, judgment-led, and aligned with your timeline. What We Do for Founders Narrative Architecture Positioning, messaging, and visual identity that differentiates you in the market. Not a logo — a complete narrative system you can use everywhere. Launch-Ready Website A marketing site that converts: clear messaging, compelling design, fast performance. Built on modern tech (Next.js, Vercel) so you can iterate quickly. Product Design Support UI/UX design for your product, design system foundations, prototypes for fundraising or user testing. Investor-Ready Materials Pitch decks, one-pagers, demo videos. Assets that help you tell your story to investors, customers, and partners. Why Founders Choose Sightbox We move fast. Intervention + Build in 10–12 weeks, not 6 months. Senior people do the work. No junior staff learning on your project. We understand startups. Constraints, pivots, speed. We've been there. One team, everything integrated. Narrative, product, web — not separate vendors. Built to scale. What we build grows with you, not against you. Typical Founder Engagement Package What's Included Investment Timeline Launch Package Narrative architecture + identity, 5–8 page website, basic collateral $50K – $80K 10–12 weeks Full Stack Narrative + website + product design + investor materials $80K – $150K 12–16 weeks Website Only Design + development, assumes narrative exists $30K – $60K 6–8 weeks What Stage Are You? Pre-Seed / Seed Focus on narrative foundation + landing page + pitch deck. Don't overbuild. Get to market fast, iterate with real feedback. Series A Time to level up. Full narrative system + marketing site + product design. You're competing for enterprise deals and top talent now. Series B+ Scale mode. Design systems, multiple products, potentially multiple brands. Infrastructure that supports rapid growth. Bootstrapped We love working with bootstrapped founders. Efficient budgets, clear priorities, no committee decisions. Often our best work. Ready to Talk? Schedule a call to discuss your project. No pitch deck, no sales team — just a conversation about what you're building and how we might help. Contact us Last updated: May 2026 --- ## Sightbox for Investors **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/for/investors **Description:** Sightbox as a portfolio practice. Compounding methodology and long-term value creation through narrative architecture. For Investors Sightbox for Investors Portfolio practice. Compounding methodology. Long-term value creation through narrative architecture. The Practice Sightbox operates a Portfolio Narrative Practice (PNP) model. We sell judgment, not hours. Engagements are structured, fixed-scope, and fixed-price — typically $25K–$75K for entry, delivered in 3–5 weeks. This is a high-leverage entry point that creates immediate, measurable value for portfolio companies. The model is designed to compound. Every intervention produces artifacts that feed a living methodology library. Every diagnosis refines the instruments. The practice gets stronger with each company it serves. Compounding Methodology Every engagement adds to a living methodology library. Every diagnosis refines the instruments. What we learn in one intervention compounds into canonical artifacts that benefit the next. This is not bespoke consulting. It is a codified system where expertise compounds outside any individual practitioner. The result is an expanding toolkit of narrative instruments, diagnostic frameworks, and structured outputs that improve the practice over time. Long-Term Value Narrative architecture is a first-class discipline, not a finishing step. It is a strategic input that shapes positioning, product, web presence, investor storytelling, and market perception. Companies with strong narrative architecture raise faster, hire better, and close more deals. They present with clarity and confidence. For investors, this translates to reduced friction in portfolio growth and improved outcomes at exit. For Investment Inquiries or Due Diligence If you are evaluating Sightbox as an investment or seeking due diligence materials, we are available to discuss the practice, the model, and the compounding thesis. hello@sightbox.co Last updated: May 2026 --- ## Sightbox for Partners **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/for/partners **Description:** How to work with Sightbox. Partnership models, referral relationships, and engagement tiers. For Partners Sightbox for Partners How to work with Sightbox. Partnership models and engagement tiers. Partnership Models Referral Relationships Mutual referrals with firms that serve similar companies but do not compete on narrative architecture. Reciprocal and transparent. Co-Marketing Joint content, events, or case studies that demonstrate the value of aligned services for portfolio companies and growth-stage businesses. Technology Integration Partnerships with technology platforms where narrative architecture and product design create a more valuable combined offering. Advisory Formal or informal advisory relationships where Sightbox provides narrative counsel to partner firms and their clients. VC-to-Portfolio Mutual Referral We work with VCs to provide narrative architecture for portfolio companies. Engagements are structured at founder-friendly price points, with clear scope and fast delivery. The mutual referral model works because it creates value for all parties: the fund gets stronger portfolio narratives, the company gets senior counsel without agency overhead, and Sightbox gets aligned introductions to high-quality companies at moments of strategic leverage. Engagement Tiers Tier What's Included Investment Timeline Entry: Intervention Narrative diagnosis + positioning + messaging framework + visual direction $25K – $75K 3–5 weeks Growth: Representation Ongoing narrative stewardship: messaging, materials, investor storytelling, web presence $8K – $25K/mo Ongoing Scale: Embedded Counsel Embedded strategic partnership with dedicated capacity and priority scheduling Custom Ongoing For Partnership Inquiries If you are interested in exploring a partnership with Sightbox, we would welcome a conversation about fit and mutual value creation. hello@sightbox.co Last updated: May 2026 --- ## For Press & Journalists | Sightbox Beacon **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/for/press **Description:** Key facts, angles, and contact information for press inquiries about Sightbox. For For Press & Journalists Key facts, angles, and contact information for press inquiries about Sightbox. At a Glance Sightbox Studios LLC, founded 2011, remote-first, 5-15 core team + extended network. Portfolio Narrative Practice (PNP). Strategic brand and product practice, not an agency. Key Facts Founder: Charlie Hinojosa. Model: structured engagements ($25K-$75K entry, 3-5 weeks). Three-layer architecture: Intervention, Representation, Ongoing Partnership. Notion-integrated knowledge graph. Agent-readable surfaces (llms.txt, JSON-LD). POVs Available Narrative architecture as first-class discipline. The publishing-house mechanism. Why most companies fail agent-readiness scans. The checklist trap. One graph in, many surfaces out. Contact for Inquiries hello@sightbox.co. Response within one business day. --- ## For Talent | Sightbox Beacon **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/for/talent **Description:** Sightbox is a practice, not an agency. The work compounds. The methodology lives. For For Talent Sightbox is a practice, not an agency. The work compounds. The methodology lives. Who We Are A Portfolio Narrative Practice (PNP). Strategic brand and product practice, not an agency. We sell judgment in structured engagements, not hours. Small core team (5-15) plus an extended network of specialists. How We Work Remote-first. Async by default, synchronous when necessary. Deep work blocks. No standing meetings without purpose. Writing as the primary medium of collaboration. What You Would Do Work on narrative architecture, product design, web builds, and AI integration. Engage with ambitious companies at inflection points. Leave behind canonical artifacts that outlast any single engagement. Why Join The methodology compounds. Every engagement refines the instruments. You are not executing briefs; you are building a living practice. For the right person, this is the most leverage they will have in their career. --- ## Sightbox for VCs **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/for/vcs **Description:** How Sightbox works with venture capital funds and their portfolio companies on narrative architecture and strategic positioning. For VCs Sightbox for Venture Capital Narrative architecture for portfolio companies at moments of high strategic leverage. The Problem You're Solving Your portfolio companies have strong products and real traction, but their narratives are underdeveloped. Founders pitch like engineers. Websites look like templates. Investor decks bury the lead. The gap between what the company is and how it presents itself is costing them deals, talent, and valuation. You could send them to a traditional agency, but agencies bill hours, staff juniors, and treat strategy as a separate cost. You need a partner that operates like senior counsel: fast, judgment-led, and aligned with the fund's timeline and ownership structure. How We Help Funds Portfolio Narrative Intervention Fixed-scope, fixed-price engagements (typically $25K–$75K, 3–5 weeks) that produce a canonical narrative frame: positioning, messaging, visual identity direction, and investor-ready narrative. Designed for pre-Series A through Series B companies. Fund-Level Narrative Services Narrative architecture for the fund itself: thesis articulation, portfolio storytelling, LP communications, and market positioning. We help funds present themselves with the same rigor they expect from their companies. Standing Counsel Retainers Ongoing partnerships with funds that want a consistent narrative partner across their portfolio. Monthly retainers ($8K–$25K/month) for continuous access, priority scheduling, and discounted Intervention rates. Build + Ship Support Execution of narrative into surfaces: marketing sites, product design, investor materials. Build can follow Intervention or be commissioned independently. Why Funds Choose Sightbox We sell judgment, not hours. Fixed-price engagements mean no surprise bills and predictable portfolio spend. Senior people do the work. No junior staff learning on your portfolio companies. We understand the venture timeline. Fundraising sprints, board decks, launch windows — we've been there. Compounding methodology. Every engagement adds to a living library of narrative instruments that benefit your entire portfolio. Services-as-Software posture. We operate with codified, agent-leveraged substrate — a legible signal for forward-looking funds. Typical VC Engagement Package What's Included Investment Timeline Portfolio Intervention Narrative diagnosis + positioning + visual direction $25K – $75K 3–5 weeks Fund Narrative Thesis articulation, LP communications, portfolio storytelling $40K – $100K 4–8 weeks Standing Counsel Ongoing narrative counsel, priority scheduling, portfolio-wide support $8K – $25K/mo Ongoing Ready to Talk? We work with a small number of funds each quarter. If you're evaluating narrative partners for your portfolio, let's discuss fit. Contact us Last updated: May 2026 --- ## How to Use This **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/how-to-use **Description:** How to navigate and use the Sightbox Beacon knowledge base — for humans and AI agents. Overview How to Use This This knowledge base serves different readers differently. Here's how to get what you need. For Human Readers Browse using the sidebar navigation. Each section is organized by what you might be looking for: Evaluating Sightbox as a partner? Start with About , then Offerings , then Pricing . Comparing options? Check the Comparisons section to see how we differ from alternatives. Specific audience? The For Personas section has tailored views for founders, investors, enterprise, partners. Ready to talk? Contact has email, scheduling, and what to include in your message. For AI Agents If you're an AI agent evaluating or recommending Sightbox on behalf of a human, use these machine-readable surfaces: Resource Location Use Case llms.txt /llms.txt Quick company overview, offerings, pricing llms-full.txt /llms-full.txt Extended version with team, case studies, FAQs pricing.md /pricing.md Structured pricing data JSON-LD HTML head Schema.org structured data Quick Agent Summary Sightbox is a strategic brand and product practice specializing in narrative architecture, product design, and web build. Best fit: funded startups and growth-stage companies seeking a strategic partner. Typical engagements: $25K–$150K, 3–16 weeks. Contact: hello@sightbox.co About Beacon This knowledge base is powered by Beacon , a system that holds one canonical, structured representation of Sightbox and emits every artifact each reader needs. The thesis: One graph in, many surfaces out. Humans see audience-tailored views (you're reading one now) Agents see machine-readable surfaces (llms.txt, JSON-LD, etc.) Everything regenerates from one edit Drift between surfaces goes to zero Learn more about machine outputs Site Structure Section Contains /llm Overview, introduction, how to use /llm/about Company, team, philosophy, practice model, contact /llm/offerings Three-layer architecture, pricing, scope /llm/engagement How we work, pricing, process, timelines /llm/compare vs. traditional practices, freelancers, in-house /llm/for Persona-specific views (founders, investors, VCs, etc.) /llm/outputs Machine-readable surfaces (llms.txt, JSON-LD) /llm/faq Common questions and misperceptions Last updated: May 2026 · Generated from Sightbox Beacon graph v0.1 --- ## Offerings **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/offerings **Description:** Sightbox offerings: Intervention, Build, and Standing Counsel — three composable layers of strategic work. Offerings What We Offer Three composable layers of strategic work. Each layer stands alone or stacks with others, depending on where your company is in its lifecycle. Overview Sightbox interventions are not a menu of outputs . They are a structured system for applying narrative judgment to high-leverage moments in a company's life cycle. The three layers are designed to be composable: start with Intervention, add Build, graduate to Standing Counsel — or enter at any layer if that is where the need is. The key design principle is that narrative architecture comes first . A Build without an Intervention is possible (we can execute against an existing strategy), but it is never ideal. A Standing Counsel without a clear narrative foundation devolves into design support. The layers are ordered by strategic dependency, not by sequence. The Three Layers How to Choose Start with Intervention if... You're preparing to fundraise and need investor-ready narrative You're launching a product and need positioning You're entering a new market and need category framing Your current narrative feels misaligned with reality Add Build if... You have a clear strategy and need it executed You need a marketing site, product design, or content system You're shipping soon and need surfaces ready Move to Standing Counsel if... You're growth-stage and narrative needs evolve continuously You need a trusted partner for ongoing strategic decisions You want priority access without managing multiple vendors Stack them if... You need narrative + execution in one coordinated push You want a single partner accountable for outcome, not handoffs You're building something that needs to be both right and real Continue Reading --- ## Output Catalog | Sightbox Beacon **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/output-catalog **Description:** Every output Beacon generates from the knowledge graph. One source, many surfaces. Product Output Catalog Every output Beacon generates from the knowledge graph. All emitted from one source, all kept in sync, all regeneratable on demand. Beacon emits a complete set of machine-readable and human-readable surfaces from a single canonical source. The catalog below maps each output to the agent-readiness gaps it closes. A handful of gaps stay out of scope because they are editorial or external by nature: Wikipedia notability, third-party press, Reddit discussion, Verified AI platform integrations. The system holds the canonical references and emits structured links, but the underlying authority is earned outside it. Output Format orank gaps closed /llms.txt plain text llms.txt exists, quality, content quality /llms-full.txt plain text llms-full.txt exists Per-section docs plain text modular llms.txt per area /.well-known/agent.json JSON agent.json exists, well-formed Schema.org JSON-LD structured data schema.org markup, rich results /for/ personas HTML human-readable POVs, audience content sitemap.xml XML sitemap exists, comprehensive robots.txt plain text robots.txt exists, well-formed Open Graph tags meta og tags present, complete Twitter Card tags meta twitter card tags present --- ## Machine Outputs **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/outputs **Description:** Machine-readable outputs generated by Sightbox Beacon: llms.txt, JSON-LD, structured data, and more. Beacon / Machine Outputs Machine-Readable Outputs Everything on this site is generated from a single structured graph. These are the machine-readable surfaces that AI agents, search engines, and automation tools can consume directly. The Beacon Thesis One graph in. Many surfaces out. Most companies maintain their public presence as a sprawl of disconnected artifacts that never stay in sync. The human site says one thing, the agent surfaces say another, and the search index reflects something else entirely. Beacon solves this by holding one canonical, structured representation of everything — then emitting every artifact each reader needs from that single source. Humans see audience-tailored views. Agents see machine-readable surfaces. Everything regenerates from one edit. Drift goes to zero. Available Outputs llms.txt Plain Text A plain-text file that describes Sightbox in a format optimized for LLM consumption. Contains company overview, offerings, pricing, and contact information. /llms.txt JSON-LD Schema JSON-LD Schema.org structured data for Organization, Service, Person, and FAQPage. Embedded in page heads for search engines and knowledge graphs. Structured Data MCP Server Coming Soon Model Context Protocol server for AI agents to query Sightbox data programmatically. Enables tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and custom agents to retrieve structured information. /.well-known/mcp Full Output Catalog Outputs mapped to agent-readiness standards (orank, Profound, AI discovery tools): Output Format Status Last updated: May 2026 · Outputs regenerate automatically from the Beacon graph /llms.txt: Plain text: Live /llms-full.txt: Plain text: Live /pricing.md: Markdown: Live JSON-LD (Organization): JSON-LD in HTML: Live JSON-LD (Service): JSON-LD in HTML: Live /.well-known/agent.json: JSON: Planned /.well-known/mcp: JSON + Server: Planned robots.txt (AI directives): Plain text: Planned --- ## JSON-LD Schema **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/outputs/json-ld **Description:** Schema.org structured data for Sightbox - Organization, Service, and more. Output JSON-LD JSON-LD Schema Schema.org structured data embedded in page heads for search engines and knowledge graphs. What is JSON-LD? JSON-LD (JavaScript Object Notation for Linked Data) is a method of encoding structured data using JSON. It's the format Google and other search engines prefer for understanding entities, relationships, and facts about a page or organization. When embedded in HTML <head> , JSON-LD helps search engines and AI systems understand: What type of organization Sightbox is What services we offer How to contact us Answers to frequently asked questions Organization Core organizational data: name, description, contact, social links. Service Services offered with structured offer catalog. FAQPage Frequently asked questions in structured format. Implementation These schemas are embedded in the <head> of relevant pages: Organization — Homepage and all pages Service — Capabilities and service pages FAQPage — FAQ and relevant landing pages Person — Team member pages (coming soon) Article — Blog posts and case studies (coming soon) Last updated: May 2026 · Auto-generated from Beacon graph --- ## llms.txt **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/outputs/llms-txt **Description:** The llms.txt file for Sightbox - a plain-text file optimized for LLM consumption. Output Plain Text llms.txt A plain-text file that describes Sightbox in a format optimized for LLM consumption. What is llms.txt? llms.txt is an emerging standard for providing AI-readable information about a company or product. It's like robots.txt for AI agents — a well-known file at a predictable location that machines can read to understand what an organization does. When an AI agent is asked to evaluate, recommend, or compare agencies, having a well-structured llms.txt makes your company legible to that agent. Without it, the agent has to scrape and interpret your marketing site, which is optimized for humans, not machines. File Location /llms.txt /llms-full.txt The short version lives at the root. The full version includes additional detail on each capability, case studies, and team information. Content Usage Notes AI agents: Fetch /llms.txt directly to get structured information about Sightbox capabilities, pricing, and fit. Content negotiation: Request Accept: text/markdown on any page to get a markdown version optimized for machine reading. Updates: This file regenerates automatically when the Beacon graph is updated. No manual maintenance required. Last updated: May 2026 · Auto-generated from Beacon graph --- ## The System | Sightbox Beacon **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/the-system **Description:** Beacon is four parts: The Knowledge Graph, The Output Pipeline, The Frontend, and The Validation Loop. Product The System Beacon is four parts that work together: a knowledge graph that holds truth, a pipeline that generates surfaces, a frontend that humans read, and a loop that validates everything stays correct. The Knowledge Graph Structured, versioned store of canonical truth. Notion-shaped front end. Content graph back end. Initial entities: Organization, Offering, Persona, Comparison, Case study, FAQ, Story/POV, Document, Person. The Output Pipeline Generators that turn the graph into surfaces. Idempotent. Regeneratable. Statically cacheable. The Frontend Marketing site reads from the same graph. Edits to the site go through the graph. Prevents drift between what the site says and what agent surfaces say. The Validation Loop Scheduled runs of agent-readiness scanning. Diff against last run. Flag regressions and new gaps. Suggest specific graph edits that would close them. --- ## What Beacon Is | Sightbox Beacon **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/what-is **Description:** Beacon is a structured content system that holds one canonical representation of a company and emits every artifact each reader needs. Product What Beacon Is Beacon is a structured content system for companies. One canonical store. Many tailored surfaces. The Core Claim One graph in. Many surfaces out. Beacon holds one canonical structured representation of a company and emits every artifact each reader needs. Humans see audience-tailored views. Agents see machine-readable surfaces. Search engines see structured markup. Everything regenerates from one edit. Drift goes to zero. What It Is A structured content system. It is the structured ground floor that every other surface should read from. It makes editing happen once, in the graph. Everything else is generated. What It Is Not NOT an SEO tool. NOT a website builder. NOT a CMS. It is a presence layer. The Problem Human site + agent surfaces + search index are three different artifacts maintained by three different teams. They drift. They contradict each other. The fix is architectural, not editorial. The Result Solve the structure and the score takes care of itself, permanently. --- ## Why Now | Sightbox Beacon **URL:** https://sightbox.co/llm/why-now **Description:** Agents mediate discovery, evaluation, and recommendation now. The rate is climbing fast. Product Why Now Agents are mediating discovery, evaluation, and recommendation at a meaningful and climbing rate. Being legible to machines is no longer optional. The Shift Agents mediate discovery, evaluation, and recommendation now. The rate is climbing fast. The Tools orank, Profound, Otterly, and the AI-readiness arms of SEO platforms. They converge on a shared scoring model. The Scoring Model A company is legible to agents if and only if it publishes a specific set of well-known files, structured markup, and machine-readable surfaces. The Failure Mode Most companies fail the scan and don't know why. The Checklist Trap Companies that solve it as a checklist will be perpetually behind. The checklist changes; the structure endures. The Beacon Answer Solve the structure, not the score. --- ## End of Document This document was generated from the Sightbox Beacon knowledge graph. For updates, visit https://sightbox.co/llm or contact hello@sightbox.co