Agency profile · Saint Paul
Plaudit Design
Web design firm that builds engagement-focused websites and offers internet marketing, with offices in St. Paul and New York.Plaudit Design is a marketing agency headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, founded in 1998. It lists Web design among its services. It scores 59.9 of 100 on the 6 criteria that currently have data, ranking 27 of 69 listed agencies.
Last updated
- Saint Paul
- Founded 1998
- 11-50 people
- 4.7(53)Google
- AI mention rate AI 9%
- Score 59.9 · #27
At a glance
Leadership
Pricing model
Partnerships
Services
- Web design
Industries
Not recorded yet.
Specialties (in its own words)
Web design · Web development · Internet marketing · SEO
Certifications
None recorded.
Pricing signals
- Does not publish pricing on its own site
- Minimum project: $25,000+
- Hourly band: $150-199
Reviews
Google reviews
via Google · fetched October 12, 2026View on Google4.753 reviews on Google
“I've used Plaudit for several years now for website management, builds, and digital strategy and it was the greatest decision I've made in my career. Their team is second to none, incredibly communicative, skilled, and provide great customer service. I'd HIGHLY recommend their services!”
Austan Lundeen · 9 months ago · Google
“My company has been working with Plaudit for the past several years and we couldn't be more happy with the work we've done. From redesigning our website, creating interactive worlds showing off our products, improving our SEO, and many unique projects along the way, the collaboration we've experienc…”
Nikki Trulen · 2 years ago · Google
“Our team recently worked with Plaudit to build a website, and we couldn't be happier with the results! From start to finish, their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly skilled. They translated all our ideas and vision into a beautifully designed website. Not only does my new site look f…”
Jessica Eytcheson · 2 years ago · Google
Excerpts as returned by Google (not chosen by us), shortened by Google where cut. Snapshot; ratings change.
Yelp reviews
via Yelp · fetched October 12, 2026View on Yelp5.06 reviews on Yelp
“After interviewing over 10 web design firms from around the US ( and abroad) back in the early 90's, I decided to go with Plaudit. It was a new company. I think they may have had four employees at the time. I have never regretted my decision. Though I have moved on to other business interests, the…”
Keith R. · Jan 2018 · Yelp
“ISE hired Plaudit to collaborate with our team on both re-branding of our then-35-year-old nonprofit organization as well as designing a brand new website. We have been consistently impressed with their attentive customer service, their creative designs and their thoughtful suggestions for improvi…”
Katharina S. · Oct 2010 · Yelp
“In 2009, I went searching for a web design provider. I called on Plaudit Design because I liked how their website looked. My first meeting with them was impressive. I decided to have them build our website, HR Service Team. They explained the process in a way none of the other vendors I had meeti…”
Kathy S. · Apr 2014 · Yelp
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Clutch (client reviews)
- Clutch5.010 reviewsView on Clutch
Employee rating (Glassdoor)
- GlassdoorNo rating found
Rated by current and former employees, not clients. Shown for context only; it is not part of the score.
AI visibility
Mention rate
9.0%
Named in 36 of 399 AI answers , across 12 questions and 5 assistants.
95% interval 6.6%–12.2%. Runs aren’t independent, so the true range is wider.
- Avg position
- 2.8
- Recommended
- 72%
Recommended = an endorsement, not a passing mention. Position 1 = named first.
By assistant
- ChatGPT6/114
- Gemini19/114
- Google AI Mode8/114
- Google AI Overview1/19
- Microsoft Copilot2/38
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 32
- SEO 17
- branding 13
- enterprise 9
- lead generation 6
- ecommerce 5
- full-service 4
- nonprofit 3
- “a full-service web design and digital marketing agency offering web development integrated with organic SEO strategies”
- “delivers strategy, design, and continuous optimization for mid-market and enterprise businesses across various sectors”
- “a digital agency serving the Twin Cities area, specializing in custom website design, web development, and ongoing...”
- “Plaudit Design is a full-service web design agency offering custom website design, user interface/user experience...”
Themes counted in the text around each mention; phrases quoted from AI answers.
Sources cited when AI named them
- clutch.coDirectory13 answers
- plaudit.comAgency site7 answers
- yelp.comReview site5 answers
- minneapolismade.comAgency site4 answers
- themightymo.comAgency site4 answers
- expertise.comDirectory4 answers
- hookagency.comAgency site4 answers
- cdn.openai.comOther4 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? | 10/11 | ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overview, Microsoft Copilot |
| Best web design agency in Minneapolis | 7/10 | ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode |
| Best digital marketing agency in the Twin Cities | 4/10 | ChatGPT, Gemini |
| Best SEO agency in Saint Paul | 4/11 | ChatGPT, Gemini |
| Best SEO agency in Minneapolis | 2/10 | Gemini, Google AI Mode |
| Best digital marketing agency in Minnesota | 2/10 | Gemini |
| Who should I hire for SEO in Minneapolis? | 2/11 | Gemini, Google AI Mode |
| Best PPC agency in Minneapolis or Saint Paul | 1/10 | Gemini |
| Best enterprise SEO agency in Minnesota | 1/10 | Google AI Mode |
| Best enterprise digital marketing agency in the Twin Cities | 1/11 | Gemini |
| How much does a website redesign cost from a Minneapolis agency? | 1/11 | Microsoft Copilot |
| Best content marketing agency for B2B tech companies in the Twin Cities | 1/11 | Gemini |
Work and proof
Notable clients
The agency does not publicly list clients, or we have not found the page yet.
Awards
- Minnesota Business 100 Best Companies to Work For · 2018plaudit.com
Hours and contact
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Contact
- (651) 646-0696
- 2470 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55114, USAOpen in Google Maps
- plaudit.com
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Rating (1–5) | Points | What’s missing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Client reviews | 25% | 4.8 | 23.9 / 25 | Review recency is not collected. |
| AI visibility | 20% | 2.3 | 9.0 / 20 | Recorded |
| Specialization and proof | 20% | 2.0 | 8.0 / 20 | Case studies found, but none state a measurable result. |
| 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)
Case studies
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.
