For Notion-based studios & agencies

Your clients shouldn’t see each other’s projects.

We turn your messy Notion workspace into a branded, client-safe portal in 48 hours. No cross-client leaks. No guest-seat sprawl. No 40-minute onboarding calls.

Flat $299 48-hour delivery 7-day support
portal.acmestudio.com/northwind-rebrand
Northwind · Brand refresh
Good morning, Maya.
On track
Project progress
Phase 3 of 5 · Visual direction
Next milestone: Logo exploration · Fri, Nov 21
Your deliverables
Brand strategy deckApproved
Logo directionsIn review
Type & color systemQueued
Your team
AB
Abi Bennett
Creative director
JT
Jon Torres
Project lead
Private by design. This portal only contains Northwind’s project. 11 other client workspaces are hidden.
Notion Business workspaces Published links · no client login 1 portal per client 48h turnaround Loom handover included
The leak is structural

Most Notion portals aren’t actually private.

We reviewed 770+ public buyer comments and 1,100+ client-portal listings. The same three failures keep showing up — and none of them are fixed by buying another template.

01 / LEAK

One link. Every client.

Share a master database and a client can click into projects, notes, and invoices that were never meant for them.

“My clients have access to every single page — they can see every client’s dashboard.”— Design studio owner, YouTube comment
02 / FRICTION

The guest-seat tax.

Every client needs a Notion account. Guest seats add cost, invites expire, and half of them never log in.

“Does the client need a Notion account to interact with it?”— Recurring buyer question
03 / ADOPTION

The portal nobody opens.

You built the dashboard. Clients still email you for status because the portal is confusing or the buttons don’t work.

“Clients get overwhelmed when they see the table of tasks. They get confused what to click.”— Notion consultant, YouTube
Before / after

Same Notion. Very different client experience.

We don’t rebuild your business. We fix the layer your clients actually touch.

Before

×One shared master database, visible to every client
×Clients need a Notion account and a guest invite
×Internal tasks, notes, and other clients bleed through
×No branding, no clear next step, no handover
דCan you send me an update?” every week

After

✓One portal per client, scoped to their project only
✓Published client link — no login, no guest-seat sprawl
✓Internal notes and other clients stay invisible
✓Your logo, colors, next milestone, and a 10-min Loom
✓Clients self-serve status, files, and feedback
The offer

A 48-hour rescue, not another template.

We work inside your existing Notion workspace. You keep your data, your process, and your clients. We fix the part that leaks.

Client Portal Rescue
$299 flat

For studios and agencies with 2–20 active clients. One flat fee. Delivered in 48 hours after access.

Start with a free audit ↗
Permission audit included Branded portal + onboarding kit 10-minute Loom handover 7-day support after delivery
Free audit first. If we can’t fix it, you don’t pay.

What we fix

Everything your client sees — and everything they should never see.

  • ✓Permission map & fix. Audit your databases, relations, and sharing rules; isolate each client’s data.
  • ✓Branded client portal. Your logo, colors, welcome copy, project status, deliverables, files, and feedback.
  • ✓Client onboarding kit. Ready-to-send email, access instructions, and a one-page “what to expect” guide.
  • ✓10-minute Loom handover. A walkthrough you can send to every new client — no live call needed.
  • ✓7-day support. We stay until the first client is actually using it.
Need a full build or 20+ clients? Portal in a Box — $499 + $49/mo. Multi-client architecture, custom domain, and ongoing maintenance.
Who it’s for

You already run the work in Notion.

The portal is the last mile. We make it look like your studio, not like a shared database.

Brand & design studios Creative agencies Fractional consultants Bookkeeping firms Wedding photographers Interior designers Ops consultants Solo founders with 5+ clients
FAQ

The questions you’re about to ask.

Still unsure? Send a Loom of your current portal. We’ll tell you exactly what’s leaking — free.

Do my clients need a Notion account?

No. The client-facing layer is a published, read-only portal link. If you need comments or approvals, we can add a lightweight form or a free guest account only where necessary — not for every client.

Is this a template I can buy and use myself?

No. This is a done-with-you service. We work inside your workspace, fix the data model and permissions, and leave you with a documented system plus a handover video. You can buy a template anywhere; the leak is in the setup.

Do I need Notion Business or Enterprise?

For row-level permissions and private client views, yes. If you’re on Free or Plus, we’ll design a safe published-link workaround or tell you exactly what to upgrade before you pay.

What if I already bought a client portal template?

Send it. We’ll rescue it: cut the bloat, fix the permissions, and make it safe for real clients. Most templates are built as internal dashboards, not client-facing portals.

How fast is “48 hours”?

48 hours after we receive workspace access, your brand assets, and answers to a short intake form. Complex workspaces may take 3–5 days; we’ll confirm the timeline in the free audit.

What do you need from me?

Duplicate access to your workspace, your logo and colors, and 15 minutes to answer questions async. No live calls required, though we can do one if you prefer.

What if it doesn’t work?

The audit is free. If we can’t solve your specific permission or client-access issue, we’ll say so before you pay. For the build, 50% deposit and the balance on delivery.

Let’s find the leak

Send one Loom. Get a fixed portal.

Tell us how many clients you have and what’s currently shared. We’ll reply with the exact fix — or tell you it’s not worth paying for.

Book a free 15-min audit ↗