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Our Services

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    Web Design & Development

    Your website is your digital identity — the place where first impressions happen. I create clean, custom-designed websites that reflect your brand’s personality, perform seamlessly across devices, and are easy for you to maintain. Whether you’re launching something new or refining an existing site, you’ll receive design that’s both beautiful and functional.

    Services include:

    Custom website design

    E-commerce solutions

    Custom systems integration

    CRM & communication solutions

    Strategic content layout and copywriting

    SEO setup and optimization

    Image styling and graphics

    Ongoing updates and maintenance

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    Branding & Logo Design

    Your brand is more than just a logo — it’s your story, personality, and promise. We help businesses establish clear, consistent brand identities that feel cohesive across every platform. Whether you’re starting fresh or reimagining your look, your visuals will be professional, memorable, and built to last.

    Services include:

    Custom logo design

    Logo and brand mark suite with variations

    Brand color palettes and font systems

    Brand guidelines and usage standards

    Rebranding and refresh options

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    Marketing Collateral Design

    High-quality print materials help your business stand out offline, too. From business cards and brochures to signage and mailers, we design marketing pieces that communicate your brand with clarity and professionalism.

    Services include:

    Brochures, flyers, and rack cards

    Posters, banners, billboards and signage

    Business cards and stationery

    Print ads and direct mail pieces

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    Digital & Print Advertising

    Advertising is about more than just getting noticed — it’s about connecting your brand with the right audience, in the right place, at the right time. We provide full-service advertising design and coordination for both digital and traditional media, helping businesses and organizations maximize their visibility and impact.

    Whether you need digital display ads, social media campaigns, search engine ads, or video ad design, we’ll work with you to craft messaging and visuals that stand out and drive results. From concept to execution, we handle every detail — including layout design, ad sizing, scheduling, and coordination with advertising networks or media partners.

    For print and out-of-home placements, we also offer design and production support for newspaper ads, billboards, posters, and other large-format displays. Each piece is carefully designed to capture attention, communicate clearly, and align with your brand’s voice and visual identity.

    Services include:

    Social media ads and optimization

    Digital display ad design and scheduling (static, animated, and video); web banners

    Search engine ad setup

    Campaign strategy and scheduling support

    Coordination with ad vendors and display networks

    Print and billboard ads

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    Social Media Management

    Social media is one of your most visible touchpoints — and consistency builds trust. We manage and design social media content that helps your brand look polished and professional across every platform. From creative visuals to strategic posting, you’ll get results that build engagement and reflect your values.

    Services include:

    Full or partial management of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest

    Content planning, creation, and scheduling

    Branded post graphics and templates

    Caption writing and hashtag strategy

    Monthly performance insights

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    Google & SEO

    Design and performance go hand in hand. A beautiful website should also work — helping your business appear in search results, reach new audiences, and grow with confidence. That’s why we offer comprehensive Google and SEO support to help your brand stand out online.

    From search optimization to Google Business setup, we ensure every client has the tools, structure, and visibility needed to succeed. Whether your website was built by Locust & Ridge Creative or another developer, we can help you refine and manage your presence across all major Google services.

    Services include:

    Search engine optimization (SEO)

    Google business profile setup & management

    Google Admin & Business Suite configuration

    Website SEO audits & updates

    Ongoing monitoring & strategy

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    Content & Visual Support

    Good design and clear communication go hand in hand. We offer copywriting, photography and visual strategy and creative direction support to ensure every message aligns with your brand identity and goals.

    Services include:

    Copywriting and editing for web and print

    Brand storytelling and content structure

    Photography and editing (product photography, brand photoshoots, property photoshoots, staff candids, video capture

    Creative consulting and art direction

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    Marketing & Communication Planning

    Success comes from having a clear, actionable plan behind it. We offer professional marketing, social media, and campaign planning services to help organizations and businesses build stronger brands, reach new audiences, and communicate effectively.

    With more than two decades of experience working with nonprofits, small businesses, and community organizations, we understand that every client has different goals, resources, and capacities. That’s why we create custom strategies that fit your organization — not one-size-fits-all templates.

    Whether you’re a nonprofit seeking a campaign or marketing communication plan, or a business looking for a marketing roadmap or social media strategy, we can develop clear, measurable, and flexible plans that align with your mission and goals.

    You can choose to have your plan designed for in-house implementation by your own team — complete with timelines, recommendations, and content ideas — or we can personally manage and execute the plan on your behalf for a seamless, hands-on approach.

    Services include:

    Marketing and communication plan development

    Nonprofit campaign and donor engagement strategies

    Social media strategy and content planning

    Brand and messaging alignment consulting

    Implementation support or full execution

Honest work, fair value, lasting relationships.

At Locust & Ridge Creative, we believe in pricing that reflects integrity, transparency, and respect for our clients’ investment. Every project is estimated and billed based on the actual time, attention, and expertise it requiresnothing more, nothing less. By charging for an honest day’s work, we’re able to deliver exceptional results while keeping our services fair, competitive, and accessible.

As one of the few remaining truly independent design studios, we take pride in offering professional-quality work without inflated agency costs or hidden fees. Our approach allows businesses of all sizes — from start-ups to established organizations — to access thoughtful, strategic design that fits their goals and their budget. It’s a philosophy built on trust, collaboration, and the belief that great design should always be within reach.

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