August Ash

06/02/2026

What happens when a firm's expertise outgrows its website?

Encore Partners had built a respected CFO advisory firm, but their online presence wasn't reflecting the level of service they provided. Visitors weren't getting a clear sense of the firm's experience, depth, or credibility.

Our team helped reposition the brand with a refined visual identity, clearer service organization, and a completely redesigned website built on WordPress.

The result: a clean, confident digital experience that better reflects who Encore Partners is and helps build trust with prospective clients from the first click.

See the full project here:

We wanted to shift the look of the brand away from the dark navy and teal palette and move toward a refined palette that implied maturity and confidence rather ...

05/26/2026

August Ash is excited to join the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce! Shawn attended his first event last week, Good Morning Lakeville, and it was a great opportunity to connect with local businesses and community leaders.

With many of our team members living south of the river, we’re excited to become more involved in the communities we call home and continue building meaningful local connections.

More info: https://lakevillechamber.org

Lakeville provides the foundation for healthy neighborhoods and prosperous businesses by investing in efficient services, effective partnerships, and citizen pa

05/20/2026

We’re honored to be recognized as a Clutch.co Global Award winner for Spring 2026, placing August Ash among the top service providers worldwide.

This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us, the collaboration that drives every project, and our team’s commitment to delivering thoughtful digital experiences that create measurable impact. We’re proud to stand alongside so many exceptional companies making a difference across the industry.

Thank you to our clients, partners, and team members who continue to grow with us and make achievements like this possible.

Explore our Clutch profile here: https://clutch.co/profile/august-ash

05/06/2026

Celebrating National Small Business Week!

As a small business ourselves, we’re proud to partner with so many incredible small businesses across the United States that are building, growing, innovating, and making an impact in our communities every day.

Small businesses are a huge part of what keeps our economy moving, and we’re grateful to play a role in supporting that work.

04/16/2026

We recently partnered with IFPRI (International Fine Particle Research Institute) to bring their digital presence up to the level of their global impact.

By rebuilding their site on Drupal 11, our team focused on creating a more intuitive user experience, improving content structure, and delivering a clean, modern design that reflects the credibility of their research.

The result is a scalable, easy-to-manage platform that supports their team and their mission moving forward.

Take a look at the project:

The result is a digital presence that matches the quality of IFPRI's work — easier to navigate, visually cohesive, and backed by a robust CMS that empowers th...

04/10/2026

🎉 Celebrating 1 year with Brad!

We’re excited to celebrate Brad Biehn’s one-year anniversary as our Digital Marketing Manager at August Ash.

Brad brings a strong background in digital marketing, with years of experience at companies like Rockler Woodworking and Hardware and Northern Tool + Equipment. His experience and perspective have made a meaningful impact on both our team and our clients.

Beyond his expertise, Brad has been a thoughtful, steady presence. Always focused on doing what’s right and supporting those around him. And, surprisingly, for the 43rd year in a row, Brad is predicting the Vikings to win the Super Bowl… and this year he means it!

Skol! 💜

03/31/2026

We’re excited to share that August Ash has been recognized on the 2026 Inc. Regionals: Midwest list, highlighting some of the fastest-growing companies in the region 🎉

We are grateful for the team and clients we get to work with every day.

More here: https://www.inc.com/profile/august-ash

03/30/2026

Celebrating 27 Years of August Ash!

Since 1999, we’ve been helping businesses grow by building thoughtful digital experiences that drive real results. What started as a simple idea has grown into a team and process grounded in strategy, design, and long-term partnership.

A big thank you to our team, clients, and community for being part of the journey, we’re excited for what’s ahead.

Here’s to year 27.

03/26/2026

You love the look of your site, but is it actually performing and delivering results?

With so many variables across your industry, things have changed fast. Between AI, PPC, and SEO evolving (and AEO entering the mix), what used to work may not anymore. If you haven’t adapted yet, there could be missed opportunities.

We get it, your website looks great. But have you taken the time to reevaluate it now that search has been flipped on its head?

Have you revisited your strategy to make sure it’s still working for you?

If not, we’re here to help: https://augustash.com/contact-us

03/19/2026

If you haven’t seen this yet, check out how our design team approaches designing websites at August Ash.

Our approach brings together Research & Strategy, Experience Design, Brand Identity, and Impact, ensuring every decision is intentional and grounded in both user insight and business goals.

It also comes at a special time, as Jeff celebrates 11 years at August Ash this week! He’s played a big role in shaping our design thinking over the years, and we’re lucky to have him as part of the team.

Explore it here:

We use design to focus and solve complex problems that add value to organizations.