Web Design That
Works as Hard
as You Do.

Custom websites for businesses of all sizes and structures. Fast, clean, built to convert. Based in Missoula, working everywhere.

Missoula, Montana 406-381-8981
floreocoffee.com
Floreo Coffee website design by John August Design
floreocoffee.com
Floreo Coffee website design by John August Design

Beautiful, pixel-perfect design and functionality,
no matter the device.

Homepage of a law firm's website with a background image of a scenic landscape featuring a river, hills, and cloudy sky. Text overlay states "Experienced attorneys, hometown values." High end Squarespace website design by John August Design. Missoula
Mobile phone screen displaying a legal service website with the logo of Chouinard & Winderl, and text highlighting experienced attorneys offering accessible and personalized legal counsel in a scenic landscape background.
Website homepage for The Alchemy of Water, featuring a logo at the top left, navigation menu with links to spa therapies, professional training, coaching, about us, contact, and icons for Instagram, Facebook, and shopping cart.
Mobile phone screen displaying a spa app titled 'The Alchemy of Water' with water ripples in the background. Luxury spa website by John August Design, Missoula, Montana.

Web Design

Your website is the first thing people see. Often the only thing.

It needs to load fast, look right on every screen, and tell your story without making anyone dig for it.

We build websites for small businesses, solo operators, and growing brands. Most of our clients are here in Missoula or elsewhere in Montana, including Bozeman, and we work with people all over the country.

The approach stays the same every time. We listen first, learn the business, then build something that actually fits. Every site is built from scratch, with clean and intentional design and real strategy behind it.

Web design process at John August Design, Missoula Montana

What's Included

Everything a working website needs.

01

Strategy & Planning

Every project starts with a conversation about your business, your customers, and what the site should do. We map the structure, set the copy direction, and plan the user flow before anything gets designed.

02

Custom Design

Your site is designed from scratch around your brand: colors, type, layout, photography direction. We work in Squarespace, Shopify, WordPress, and custom code. Everything stays responsive and everything loads fast.

03

On-Page SEO

Every page is optimized before it goes live: title tags, meta descriptions, heading hierarchy, image alt text, internal linking. We build the foundation so your site can actually be found.

04

Launch & Support

We handle the DNS, the SSL, the domain connection, and the redirects. You get a walkthrough of how to manage your own content, plus documentation. Maintenance plans are available whenever you want ongoing support.

Beyond the website. A new site often works best alongside a fresh brand identity: logo, color palette, typography, and guidelines that carry across every touchpoint. We also offer SEO and local search as an ongoing service for businesses that want to climb the rankings over time.

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Real Results

See the difference.

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Edgell Building, redesigned by John August Design
Edgell Building, before redesign
BeforeAfter

Edgell Building

Photography-first Squarespace site with custom code for one of Western Montana's most respected builders.

SakeToMe Sushi, redesigned by John August Design
SakeToMe Sushi, before redesign
BeforeAfter

SakeToMe Sushi

A clean, mobile-first redesign for a beloved sushi spot in Missoula and Bigfork.

Bitter Root Brewing, redesigned by John August Design
Bitter Root Brewing, before redesign
BeforeAfter

Bitter Root Brewing

A heritage refresh for Hamilton's hometown brewery, with events, menu, and merch built in.

How It Works

Four steps, start to launch.

1

Free Consultation

We talk. You tell us about your business and what you need. We tell you honestly whether we can help and what it would cost. No pressure.

2

Proposal & Scope

You get a written proposal with a clear scope, timeline, and price. Everything is spelled out, with no surprises halfway through.

3

Design & Build

We design the site, build it out, write or refine the copy, and optimize every page for search. You get revision rounds and stay in the loop the whole way through.

4

Launch

Once you sign off, we handle the technical launch: domain, DNS, SSL, redirects, analytics. You get a site that works on day one.

Platforms

The right tool for your business.

We pick the platform around what your business needs. Most small businesses and service providers land on Squarespace. E-commerce clients usually go Shopify. When you need something more custom, we build it.

The experience was smooth from start to finish, and we are very pleased with the final product. John showed us everything we needed to update the site ourselves. Happy to recommend him to anyone looking for website design.
Erik Johnson, Balance Point HVAC

FAQ

Questions people actually ask.

How much does a website cost?

Most projects start around $3,500 for a standard business site. E-commerce and more complex builds go up from there. Every project gets a custom quote based on what you actually need.

How long does a website take?

Typically three to six weeks from kickoff to launch, depending on scope, content readiness, and how quickly we move through revisions. You get a timeline in the proposal.

Do I need to have my content ready?

It helps, though it is not required. We can write or refine your copy as part of the project. Most clients come with some content, and we help shape it into something that works for both people and search engines.

Will my site show up on Google?

Every site we build includes on-page SEO: proper title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure, image optimization, and internal linking. For businesses that want to compete seriously in local search, we offer ongoing SEO as a separate service.

Can I update the site myself after launch?

Yes. We build on platforms that are easy to manage, and you get a walkthrough and documentation. If you would rather not deal with it, we offer maintenance plans too.

Let's Build

Ready to build something that works?

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.