Evolve Digital Labs

In April 2025, I contracted with Seafoam to create my Shopify website for my small bead business…read more We kicked off with a branding workshop on May 6th. According to the contract, the site was to be completed and tested 10 weeks later, by June 15th. I was assured Seafoam had developed on Shopify before. They were aware I had over a thousand SKUs. I'd even entered all the SKUs in advance. The branding workshop was great, but then weeks would go by where I wouldn't hear from them. On May 27th we had a strategy overview - 3 weeks lost. This was just to approve the direction of the site. By June 5th we had agreement on a direction and theme - 5 days before the site was supposed to be tested. Everything went this way with Seafoam. I paid $13,300 for an ecommerce website. Seafoam was underprepared and had no real idea what it took to bring an ecomm website to life. They didn't understand the back end of Shopify. They told me upfront they knew a junior-level ecomm software (Woo Commerce?) but assured me they had no issues using Shopify. I'd told them upfront that I wanted both a loyalty program and reviews capability, and they dragged their feet on finding appropriate apps all through June. By July 1st, I'd just been given a first look at the skeleton site, provided a list of feedback - some were things I'd originally asked for that were overlooked. They went dark for another couple weeks so I started sending over template language like Shipping, Refunds, Terms and Conditions on my own to try to keep things moving since I heard nothing back. My FIL passed the end of July so I was away from the project for 3 weeks. When I came back, there was no real work done. (A note here: I'd been unhappy with the theme we picked, but we'd decided to move forward with it anyway, which is fine.) By mid-August, we're about halfway there. I found myself pushing them more than they were initiating. In late August I mentioned to the team that I was *very* frustrated and upset by the continued delays - and was literally ignored. After bringing it up to the team again, and again being ignored, on Sept 8th (23 weeks into a 12 week project) I reached out to Nikki Bisel, the owner. Her response was that she had great people giving it their all, and that the scope was continuously changing (I wanted a different theme and was told no). I received nonapology sentences like, "Our intention has always been to make this smooth and collaborative, and I regret that it hasn't felt that way on your end" and "I'm just sorry it's had to be anything less than a pleasure for you." Basically, I'm sorry you think that. I fired them on October 1st - 22 weeks into a 12 week project. No viable website, no refund for the $13,300 I lost. Just lots of excuses and delays from the top on down. You'd have to be crazy to use this company - especially on a Shopify site.

From the owner: We move small business forward using strategy, technology, and expertise to help you thrive in the…read moredigital space. (oh, and we're known for our seriously awesome customer service!)

Dancing Fox Pictures

(3 reviews)

I love this company! Elliott Geolat and his crew did an amazing job for my very first short…read moreprofessional film. What I appreciated the most was working with artists who understand art as well as film making and production. My project was unique--a dramatization of Scripture set in ancient time. It was important to me to collaborate with something who could understand the artifact I wanted to achieve without sacrificing technical excellence. My only frown is that Dancing Fox Pictures isn't located in my home town. I was luck enough to catch them while their President was working out of town on another project. Can't wait to work with them again!

i have done several projects now with Dancing Fox Picture. The crew is superb to work with. They…read morecapture the vision of each project so beautifully and artistically. And they are great fun to work with! I highly recommend Dancing Fox Pictures !

314media

Very talented group of people who provide some top notch web hosting solutions.read more

From the owner: Custom WordPress themes, custom WordPress plugins, WordPress conversion services, website design,…read moreinternet marketing, online promotion, and complete creative (web,print,audio,video) production services. From traditional HTML website design to custom WordPress websites, 314media helps business achieve their online objectives. Utilizing open source technologies and custom programming, 314media creates experiences that exceed expectation. Learn how we can increase your business' online presence with a new website, marketing, video, or other creative project from 314media. We work with clients in many different industries like healthcare, technology, design, professional services and wine just to name a few. Although every project is unique, the majority of our clients spend between $3,000 to $10,000 for the design and development of a custom WordPress website with us.

Kwik Kopy Printing

(3 reviews)

I have worked with Kwik Kopy for more years than I can remember and the staff has always turned out…read morean excellent product with great friendly service. Easily accessible at highways 40/64 and 141 and attentive to my deadlines. Don't hesitate to contact them if you have the need.

Our family used the services for a program/obituary and picked up finished copies at the end of…read moreKwik Kopy business week (Friday and closed on the weekend. We were extremely happy with print copy, layout design, and print quality. A few hours later, we discovered a major misspelling of our deceased's name, in which we had the responsibility for spell check and had numerous checkers that missed it!! We left a message feeling very discouraged that we would have to reprint at another printer. Jason of Kwik Kopy happened to come in the next day, returned our call, had us come in, and reran our copies with necessary changes at cost. Extremely accommodating and committed to his project on his day off!! We highly recommend this printer.

Alphagraphics

I love this shop. Very kind and helpful. They went out of…read moretheir way on short notice to make large, vinyl graduation photo posters for me just in time for the celebration. Their work was great, and i know they take pride in being respectful and responsive to the customers. So glad i met them.

I worked with Laura to print my birth announcements. I was really impressed with the professional,…read moredetail-oriented, and best of all, fast service. Highly recommended, and I will use them again!

Jairus Marketing

I have been using Ivelocity since Feb 2017, t took them about a month to get my lead generating…read moreprofile setup but it delivers as good as and better than promised. I I know its hard to make a leap into a 6 month contract with no idea how it is going to workout, but I can say without reservation that I would recommend them. I cannot predict what they can do for you, however I can give you absolute numbers of what they have done for me. Since February I have received 470 leads , about 6% of them have bad contact info. Of the remainder 70% have been contacted, of those 70% make appointments, 50% show up, and 35% plus agree to sign up for treatment. Take advantage of all the training and scripts on Ivelocity website and do exactly what they say and you should get similar results. They can deliver the contacts, the rest up to you and your staff!!!!!

From the owner: Jairus Marketing adapts traditional healthcare sales enablement models for success in today's…read morehealthcare landscape, developing omni-channel marketing strategies that measurably drive new business. Our team specializes in new product launches, general sales pipeline building and multi-channel marketing programs for industry innovators. Our solutions include - but are not limited to market research, public relations, website development, content development, digital marketing, brand development, CRM / pipeline support, event / webinar support, and social media marketing.

Beanstalk Web Solutions

Matt Birk will work tirelessly to promote your business!read more

From the owner: Since our official launch in 2013, we have always stuck to our mission statement: We strive to…read moreprovide web-related services that go above and beyond the expectations of our customers at a fair and reasonable price.Web design and digital marketing are industries where companies prey on those who lack knowledge on the subject by making their work seem more necessary and complex than it actually is. At Beanstalk Web Solutions, we strive to strike down this stereotype by conducting business honestly and explaining everything to our clients that they would like to know.

The Done Dept

(23 reviews)

Great experience and great service for all your printing needs. I walked needing something of a…read morespecial size copied quickly and they were awesome.

Great attitude and superior product. Most accomodating and helpful staff. Handy location.read more

Tiny Little Monster

4.7

(31 reviews)

Needed last minute custom tees for a girls trip to celebrate our friend battling breast cancer…read more Great service! Tee shirts came out exactly as we envisioned with less than a week turnaround. Fabric is soft, good fit, and they wash well. Bella canvas jersey tee 3001 and Bella canvas women's jersey racerback tank 6008 - breast cancer support squad custom tee shirt

I loved what Tiny Little Monster did for the Here for Good campaign. They did an amazing job…read morecreating shirts to benefit local businesses who are suffering through the pandemic when they themselves are a small local business just trying to help others. My husband and I bought multiple shirts for our favorite local shops and we loved each design option. I rushed to pick them up after work and arrived 5 min after closing. She was so nice to grab my shirts for me anyway! Such a wonderful small business I will continue to support them!

Minuteman Press

(3 reviews)

I highly recommend using Minuteman, I have been using them for work related projects for the past…read moreyear and they do an amazing job. Great pricing and the guys are wonderful, they are so nice and always work hard to get the job done in my timeline. I've been so happy with them, I'll never take my printing business anywhere else.

Excellent print shop. Minuteman did a beautiful job on our 8.5x5 brochure, folded and stapled. Did…read morea really high quality job with color pictures. Price was good, turnaround was quick. Service was friendly and good.

Gene-Del Printing

If you shop local, shop here. If you shop small business,…read moreshop here. If you shop quality, shop here. If you shop customer service, shop here. If you shop price, shop here. Other than that I have no opinion.

I've dealt with Gene-Del for several years for printing for a convention, so when I needed my own…read morewedding invitations and wedding programs printed, I turned to them. They did a great job, and had a quick turn-around. I appreaciate everyone at Gene-Del. Our wedding programs were a rush job, as I didn't even get the file to them until the Thursday morning before my wedding, but by Friday morning, everything was ready for pickup. Awesome service!

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Rob B.

15 years ago

Working with the Evolve team is a breathe of fresh air. There are a plethora of Search Marketing companies out there and it can be hard to weed through the fluff and find a team that really understands brand and YOUR particular needs. Search is not just about keyword stuffing, but about content creation, good calls to action and a solid understanding of your particular product or service and this is where Evolve shines, particularly with my company's B2B needs. They take the time to understand YOUR business. Their particular set of analytics tools are also extremely useful and they give you the stats that you need to understand how and where to evolve, no pun intended. I would fully endorse Evolve to any company needing to either step into the digital marketing realm or reaffirm their current ranking. They educate and think toward the future, which are crucial traits for a Search company. read more

Jon F.

15 years ago

I've had the pleasure of working with the team at Evolve for several years now, as they are our vendor of choice for all things search. In fact, they're the only vendor we use for search-related work. These "guys" get it. And it's not just SEO or PPC that these guys get, they get big-picture marketing. And cutting-edge marketing at that. Their team takes great pride in knowing the latest in best online practices. That alone makes them worthy of sitting at the table. Have you tried keeping up with the digital world? On top of being smart, they're good people. Which, to me, is as important as anything these days. Evolve is a trusted partner of Gorilla 76. And I can honestly say that we're a better, smarter firm because of it. read more

Rachel L.

347

14 years ago

I was recommended to Derek Mabie via someone I know in Twitter, when I was in a pinch for some SEO advice on keyword research. I was skeptical given that I didn't know Derek or Evolve, but I took a chance. Derek was awesome! First of all, he agreed to meet with me last minute, which was BIG for me. And, he certainly knows his stuff. He showed me some great tips and tricks, and was very patient with me throughout the time I was working with him. He was responsive to emails and followed up with some more information that he thought would be helpful to me. So, overall, a GREAT experience. I look forward to working with Derek in the future. read more

Paul S.

15 years ago

The definition of "evolve" is to produce by natural evolutionary processes or develop gradually, esp. from a simple to a more complex form. This couldn't be more true for Evolve Digital Labs that has taken SEO practices and strategies to an entirely new level of thinking. In just a few short hours of talking with the staff you will clearly understand why they are true pros. They eat, drink and live SEO. There isn't a client, big or small, that can't benefit from the knowledge and capabilities Evolve brings to the table. Looking to increase sales? Want more on line visibility? Give them a shout. read more

Katie S.

15 years ago

Honestly as good as it gets in the STL area...and BEYOND. This crew of SEO addicts are what I like to call premium. In this industry it isn't easy keeping up with the latest trends. Well, not only do they keep up, they are the trend in some cases. Understanding SEO and strategizing as such is one thing but another is the way a business treats and networks with others. There is a natural trust with this team that you get just from working with them. The vibes and energy of the company are right on. Good people, good business, and real...don't think twice. read more

Erin B.

140

14 years ago

Working in Digital Marketing, I understand the extreme importance of working with a qualified firm when it comes to implementing an SEO strategy. Derek Mabie and his team have been absolutely wonderful to work with and their knowledge of search is exceptional. They are very responsive to all my emails, phone calls and questions and have over-delivered on everything they have done. They are among the best in the industry and I would recommend them for any search-related campaign you may be looking to implement. read more

Joe S.

15 years ago

My digital marketing firm, Gorilla 76, has been a partner of Derek Mabie and Evolve for about two years. Their expertise in search engine optimization, digital content strategy and analytics has perfectly complemented the creative services that we provide. We've seen phenomenal results for our clients that have brought Evolve into the mix. Whether you are a business looking to hire a SEO firm or a marketing agency looking for a partner to bring this skill set to the table, Evolve is the right pick. read more

Jeff S.

15 years ago

The good people at Evolve have taken my knowledge of SEO from a 1 to a 8 in a matter of months. The amount of time and energy they spend on getting to know a customers needs is simply outstanding!! I cannot rave more of my experiences with these folks. If you are truly looking for a professional, intense , hard working group of people to assist you in your SEO needs you must stongly consider Evolve! read more

Matt S.

15 years ago

Derek Mabie, from Evolve, is by far one of the best I've met in his field. He is incredibly knowledgable and extremely helpful; not to mention, personable. He came to a college class of mine to explain how SEO worked and why it is important. Evolve's work speaks for itself, but from a guy who had a lot of questions, I now understanding the significance of SEO. read more

Becca S.

15 years ago

I recently attended a seminar about online marketing hosted by Evolve. It was very informative and educational. I learned how to set, execute and measure an online marketing plan. This group is very knowledgeable and good at what they do. read more

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When searching for a printing place to help with our wedding programs Inkwell came up. I was…read moreworking with my invitation printing company, but since our wedding program was going to have a lot of specific information we needed to find a company to help with the formatting and set-up. Inkwell was just the place! When my husband first called the office he said he received excellent phone customer service from Cherie. She was helpful and really understood what he was looking for. He was explaining to her how we needed the script for the mass to be printed and she agreed to help with it. Cherie asked for a quick look at what we currently had completed and then a few days later she provided us a quote along with the format she would use. It looked awesome! Once we had the final draft completed of our program we sent it to Cherie and a few days later our programs were ready for pick-up. They looked great and the paper she used was very classy. The programs looked so official and pretty. Even our Church asked where we got them and asked if they could use them as an "example" for future weddings! What a compliment to Cherie and the Inkwell Printing Company. I wish I would have found Inkwell sooner because they can even do printing for save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank-you cards, etc. What a great find! I will keep them in mind for any of my future printing projects! And I will recommend them to any bride-to-be! Thanks Cherie for your help!

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