Better websites. Stronger brands. Built in Montana.

Web design, branding, SEO, and ads for businesses across Montana and the rest of the country. Based in Missoula.

The studio

A full service web design and marketing studio, building websites, brands, and end-to-end marketing systems since 2017.

Portrait of John, founder of John August Design

I'm John. I run a design studio in Missoula, Montana, and I love what I do.

I've spent the last decade designing brands, building websites, and figuring out what helps a business grow. Along the way, I put together a team of people who are way too good at what they do.

We're easy to work with, we pick up the phone, and we care a lot about getting it right. That's really the whole pitch.

What we do

Websites, brands, search, and ads, all from one studio that knows your business.

Who we work with

Different industries, same goal: a brand people trust and a website that brings in work.

Restaurants are our specialty. We design around your food photography, build menus that are easy to read on a phone, connect online ordering, and work on local search so you show up when people look for a place to eat nearby.

Menu design, online ordering, Google Business Profile, local SEO, photography-first design
Start your restaurant project

Your work speaks for itself if people can see it. We build websites around your project photos, with clear service areas and the details people look for before they hire a builder.

Project portfolios, before and after galleries, service area pages, Google Ads
Start your builder project

When someone in your town searches for what you do, we want your business near the top. We pair a clear, trustworthy website with local search work and ads that bring in calls.

Local SEO, Google Business Profile, reviews, Google & Meta ads
Start your project

We design custom storefronts on Shopify and Squarespace that show your products well and make checkout simple, so more of the people browsing end up buying.

Shopify & Squarespace Commerce, product pages, Shopping ads, email marketing
Start your store project

A brand that feels the way your services make people feel. We build calm, inviting websites with online booking and gift cards built in, so new clients feel taken care of before they walk in.

Online booking, gift cards, service menus, brand identity, Instagram
Start your wellness project
Some of the businesses we've worked with
VRTX Fitness
Edgell Building
Boxcar Bistro
SakeTome Sushi
Clearwater
The Patio / Rattlesnake Market
Floreo Coffee
Main Build
Michi Ramen Bar
Florabella

What clients say

Rated 5.0 on Google across 30 reviews.

John is professional and dedicated. He did a fantastic job understanding our vision and making it a reality. He is timely and attentive. Very easy to work with. I'd highly recommend him to anyone trying to update or launch their branding and social presence.

SakeTome Sushi, Missoula & Bigfork, Montana

We recently hired John to design our website. The experience was smooth from start to finish. After our initial consultation and looking at examples of his work, I felt confident that working with him was the right choice. We are very pleased with the final product.

Erik Johnson, Balance Point HVAC

John is creative, smart, logical and efficient with all aspects of design and implementation. John created our logo and assisted with web site development. We are pleased with the outcome and ease of working together.

Rene Nazlerod, owner, VRTX Fitness

John was super responsive, efficient, and thorough with his work. I had some specific fixes and redesign work I needed, and John did a fabulous job. Very communicative. Highly recommend.

Molly St. Clair, Atrium School

Let's talk about your project.

Tell us about your business and what you need. The first conversation is free, with no pitch and no pressure. We'll give you an honest read on where things stand and what would help.