Better websites. Stronger brands. Built in Montana.
Professional web design, branding, SEO, and ads built for clarity, trust, and growth. Based in Missoula, working with businesses across Montana and beyond.
The studio
John August · Founder & Designer
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 makes businesses grow. Along the way, I put together a team of people who are way too good at what they do. A close-knit studio with a long reach.
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.
Selected work
Full-service design, marketing, & growth
Everything your business needs to look sharp, get found, and convert visitors into customers.
Website Design
Custom websites built for speed, clarity, and conversion. Every site is designed around your brand and optimized to grow your business.
Google & Meta Ads
Targeted ad campaigns that reach the right people at the right time. From strategy to management, your budget works harder.
SEO
Get found by the people searching for what you do. Local and national search optimization that drives real, qualified traffic.
Branding
From strategy through final brand guidelines. Logo, typography, color, and voice. Everything you need to look like you mean business.
Restaurant Web Design
Websites built specifically for restaurants, cafes, and bars. Online menus, reservation integrations, and designs that match the feel of your space.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us about your business and we'll point you to the right mix of design, search, and ads.
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Edgell Building
Custom home builder in Western Montana since 1979. Photography-first website built with custom code on Squarespace.
Read case studyBusinesses we help grow every day
No matter your industry, the goal is the same. A brand that earns trust and a website that earns customers.
Restaurants & Food Service
Photography that makes people hungry, menus that actually work on mobile, and local SEO that fills tables.
- Menu Design
- Online Ordering
- Google Business Profile
- Local SEO
Home Builders & Contractors
Portfolio-driven sites that let your craftsmanship sell for you, built to win six-figure contracts.
- Project Portfolios
- Before & After
- Service Areas
- Lead Generation
- Google Ads
Local Service Businesses
When your town searches for what you do, be the first name they see. Clean design plus aggressive local SEO.
- Local SEO
- Google Business Profile
- Reviews
- Google & Meta Ads
E-commerce & Retail
Custom storefronts that build loyalty, cut cart abandonment, and turn browsers into buyers.
- Shopify & Squarespace
- Product Layout
- Conversion
- Shopping Ads
Wellness & Spa
Calm, premium brands with seamless booking that makes new clients feel cared for before they walk in.
- Online Booking
- Gift Cards
- Service Menus
- Brand
Not sure where you fit?
Tell us about your business and we'll map the right mix of design, search, and ads.
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What clients say
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.
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.
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.
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.
What we love to do
Website design on Squarespace, Shopify, WordPress, and custom code. Brand identity from strategy through final guidelines. SEO and local search that gets you found. Google and Meta ad campaigns built to drive leads, not just impressions. We also work with restaurants specifically if that's your world.
Based in Missoula, Montana, working with clients across Montana, including Bozeman, and the rest of the country. Let's start with a conversation about your goals.
Ready to build
something that works?
Let's start with a free conversation about your business and what you need online. No pitch, no pressure. Just an honest look at where you are and where a better website could take you.