# SMG Design

> SMG Design is a full-service web design, digital marketing, branding, and media production agency headquartered in Sulphur, Louisiana (serving the Lake Charles metro area and clients across the United States). Founded in 2011, SMG Design is a locally-owned family business led by founders Seth Gilmore (CEO) and Mandy Gilmore (Creative Director). The agency specializes in custom WordPress websites built with Elementor, SEO, digital advertising, logo and brand design, website maintenance plans, and drone/aerial media production through its sister company SMG Aerial.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://smg-design.com/)
- [About SMG Design](https://smg-design.com/about/)
- [Our Work / Portfolio](https://smg-design.com/websites/)
- [Contact](https://smg-design.com/contact/)

## Services

- [Custom Website Design](https://smg-design.com/services/custom-websites/): Fully custom WordPress websites built for small and large businesses. Process includes discovery, UX/UI design, development, and pre-launch testing. Sites are designed to increase sales and conversions. Serves Sulphur, Lake Charles, Louisiana and nationwide.
- [Monthly Websites](https://smg-design.com/monthly-websites/): Affordable monthly subscription website plans for businesses that want a professional web presence without a large upfront investment.
- [Digital Marketing](https://smg-design.com/services/digital-marketing/): Paid advertising, social media marketing, and digital strategy designed to drive measurable business results.
- [Branding & Logo Design](https://smg-design.com/branding-logo-design/): Custom logo creation and full brand identity development for businesses of all sizes.
- [Search Engine Optimization (SEO)](https://smg-design.com/search-engine-optimization/): On-page and off-page SEO strategies to improve Google rankings and drive organic traffic.
- [Website Maintenance & Support](https://smg-design.com/services/website-maintenance-support-care-plans/): Ongoing WordPress care plans including software updates, security monitoring, uptime monitoring, daily backups, performance optimization, and monthly reporting. Three tiers: Web Maintain, Web Manage (recommended for ecommerce), and Web Master (unlimited updates).
- [SMG Command Hub](https://smg-design.com/smg-command-hub/): A proprietary web app offering chat widgets, lead tracking, social media posting, and email marketing tools for SMG Design clients.
- [Drone & Aerial Media Services](https://smg-aerial.com/): High-quality drone videography and photography for commercial and industrial clients, provided through sister company SMG Aerial. FAA compliant and available nationwide.

## Business Details

- **Founded:** 2011
- **Location:** Sulphur, Louisiana (Lake Charles metro area)
- **Service Area:** Southwest Louisiana and across the United States
- **Phone:** 337-884-4747
- **Hours:** Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- **Platform Expertise:** WordPress, Elementor, WP Engine
- **Social:** [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SMGDesignLC/) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/smgdesign_) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@smg-design) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/smg-designlc)

## Typical Project Details

- Custom website builds are typically completed in 6–8 weeks (complex projects may take longer)
- All new websites include a website care/maintenance plan
- Clients work directly with SMG Design's local team throughout the project

## Sister Company

- [SMG Aerial](https://smg-aerial.com/): Drone videography, aerial photography, and media production for commercial and industrial clients across the United States.