Agency profile · Bloomington
August Ash
August Ash is a marketing agency headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, founded in 1999. Its service list has not been recorded yet. It scores 50.5 of 100 on the 6 criteria that currently have data, ranking 46 of 69 listed agencies.
Last updated
- Bloomington
- Founded 1999
- 11-50 people
- 4.7(17)Google
- AI mention rate AI 7%
- Score 50.5 · #46
At a glance
Leadership
- Erich Hanson, Founder & CEO
- Shawn Haukaas, Sales and Marketing Director
- Stephanie Dalke, Integrator // CFO
- Daniel Thorberg, Client Operations Leader
Pricing model
Partnerships
Services
Not recorded yet. Services are listed only when the agency’s own site names them.
Industries
Not recorded yet.
Specialties (in its own words)
B2B and ecommerce digital marketing · Web design and development · Drupal and ecommerce builds · SEO and content marketing · Website maintenance and support
Certifications
None recorded.
Pricing signals
- Does not publish pricing on its own site
- Minimum project: $10,000+
- Hourly band: $150-199
Reviews
Google reviews
via Google · fetched October 12, 2026View on Google4.717 reviews on Google
“We tried three other design firms with negative experiences and poor outcomes before coming to August Ash and we have never looked back. Everyone at August Ash has worked hard to create an excellent website and new branding within our small non-profit budget. We now see our relationship with them…”
Brodie Wheaton · 9 years ago · Google
“August Ash assisted us with a huge website renovation/combination several years ago, and have been an invaluable resource ever since. They continue to help us develop and evolve our online presence, while enhancing our site with new features and interactivity. We're very happy we chose August Ash as…”
GetAJob Doherty · 9 years ago · Google
“Aerosim has had a great working relationship with August Ash. They were able to work with us creating our new website in a short period of time with continued efforts for helping us improve our site thereafter. Their Internet Marketing/SEO efforts have been integral to the success of our marketing…”
L3 Commercial Training Solutions · 9 years ago · Google
Excerpts as returned by Google (not chosen by us), shortened by Google where cut. Snapshot; ratings change.
Yelp reviews
No Yelp listing matched to this agency.
Clutch (client reviews)
- Clutch4.823 reviewsView on Clutch
Employee rating (Glassdoor)
- Glassdoor4.415 reviewsvia DataForSEO search results, fetched October 12, 2026View on Glassdoor
Rated by current and former employees, not clients. Shown for context only; it is not part of the score.
AI visibility
Mention rate
6.5%
Named in 26 of 399 AI answers , across 10 questions and 5 assistants.
95% interval 4.5%–9.4%. Runs aren’t independent, so the true range is wider.
- Avg position
- 3.9
- Recommended
- 54%
Recommended = an endorsement, not a passing mention. Position 1 = named first.
By assistant
- ChatGPT8/114
- Gemini8/114
- Google AI Mode8/114
- Google AI Overview1/19
- Microsoft Copilot1/38
Bar = share of that assistant’s answers naming the agency; whisker = 95% interval. Runs per question: ChatGPT 3, Gemini 3, Google AI Mode 3, Google AI Overview 1, Microsoft Copilot 1.
Sentiment of mentions
How AI describes them
- web design 22
- ecommerce 20
- SEO 12
- PPC / paid media 5
- video / creative 4
- lead generation 4
- B2B 3
- enterprise 3
- “Web Development, Digital Marketing, Ecommerce combines enterprise web development with comprehensive SEO to drive...”
- “A long-standing Minneapolis web design and digital marketing firm focusing on custom web design, e-commerce, and...”
- “A long-standing Minneapolis web design and digital marketing firm with robust experience in e-commerce strategy,...”
- “Highly experienced in custom web development, e-commerce solutions, and digital marketing strategies tailored to...”
Themes counted in the text around each mention; phrases quoted from AI answers.
Sources cited when AI named them
- clutch.coDirectory15 answers
- agencies.semrush.comDirectory7 answers
- augustash.comAgency site6 answers
- themanifest.comDirectory6 answers
- expertise.comDirectory5 answers
- designrush.comDirectory5 answers
- staging.clutch.coDirectory3 answers
- brandography.comAgency site3 answers
Domains cited in answers that named the agency. Association only: the page may not be about this agency.
| Question | Answers naming it | Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| Who should I hire to redesign my company website in Minnesota? | 6/11 | Gemini, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overview |
| Best ecommerce marketing agency in Minnesota | 5/10 | ChatGPT, Google AI Mode |
| Best web design agency in Minneapolis | 4/10 | ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode |
| Best digital marketing agency in the Twin Cities suburbs like Edina, Bloomington and Eden Prairie | 3/10 | ChatGPT |
| Best digital marketing agency in the Twin Cities | 2/10 | Gemini |
| Who should I hire for SEO in Minneapolis? | 2/11 | Google AI Mode |
| Best SEO agency in Minneapolis | 1/10 | Gemini |
| Best enterprise SEO agency in Minnesota | 1/10 | Gemini |
| Best enterprise digital marketing agency in the Twin Cities | 1/11 | ChatGPT |
| How much does a website redesign cost from a Minneapolis agency? | 1/11 | Microsoft Copilot |
Work and proof
No case studies recorded yet
Notable clients
- Metro Airports Commission
- Kowalski's Market
- Gertens
- Westwood Professional Services
- Streicher's
- Northwire
- Reell Precision Manufacturing
- Allied Executives
- Calhoun Companies
- Peterson Companies
Awards
- Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal Best Place to Workaugustash.com
- WebAward and Davey for Carlson Partners website · 2024augustash.com
Hours and contact
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Contact
- (952) 851-9400
- 2626 E 82nd St #320, Bloomington, MN 55425, USAOpen in Google Maps
- augustash.com
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Rating (1–5) | Points | What’s missing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Client reviews | 25% | 4.8 | 23.9 / 25 | No Yelp rating recorded. Review recency is not collected. |
| AI visibility | 20% | 1.9 | 7.6 / 20 | Recorded |
| Specialization and proof | 20% | — | — | No published case studies recorded. |
| Pricing transparency | 15% | 3.0 | 9.0 / 15 | Does not publish pricing on its own site. |
| Certifications | 10% | 1.0 | 2.0 / 10 | No partner certifications recorded. |
| Stability | 10% | 4.0 | 8.0 / 10 | Recorded |
Which scoring criteria are live
Scores use 6 of 6 criteria (100 of 100 weight points), rescaled to 100. Criteria without data are excluded, not estimated. Methodology
- Client reviews · 25%
- AI visibility · 20%
- Specialization and proof · 20%
- Pricing transparency · 15%
- Certifications · 10%
- Stability · 10%
Sources
Listing (services, industries, pricing, certifications)
Company facts (checked October 12, 2026)
Google and Yelp (fetched October 12, 2026)
Reviews (Clutch, Glassdoor)
AI visibility: data/leaderboard.json, Cloro API (api.cloro.dev/v1/monitor), run October 12, 2026. Google data via the Google Places API; Yelp data via Yelp. Ratings are snapshots and change.
