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Web design · Video · Social media
Formerly Gravois Graphics Same team, new name
A marketing agency for web design, video, and social.

Your website, video, and social are the first thing customers judge. When they look dated or scattered, good prospects quietly walk away.

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How to Choose a Marketing Agency in South Louisiana

Choosing a marketing agency in South Louisiana comes down to five checks: confirm the agency has live, clickable work for businesses in your parish, ask who physically performs the work and whether they are employees, get a flat written quote that lists every deliverable and revision round, confirm in writing that you own the domain, hosting, and site files at launch, and require a named point of contact who answers the phone. This market is small enough that references can be verified in a single afternoon, so call three past clients before signing anything. Make Waves Marketing is based on West Second Street in Thibodaux and works this way by default.

Updated August 2026

What to check before you sign

  • Live work for businesses in your parish, with links you can click and load on a phone.
  • Who actually does the work, and whether they are employees or subcontractors.
  • A flat written quote with a deliverables list and revision rounds.
  • Written transfer of the domain, hosting, and site files at launch.
  • A named point of contact and a stated response time.
  • For industrial work, whether the crew can meet plant and yard safety requirements.

Frequently asked questions

What does a marketing agency in South Louisiana cost?
A website build is quoted as a one-time flat project total based on page count, copywriting, and photography needs. Video production is quoted per shoot. Ongoing website care starts at $100 per month.
Should I hire a local agency or a metro one in Baton Rouge or New Orleans?
Local wins when the work needs on-site photography, video, in-person meetings, or parish knowledge. A metro agency can be right for a specialized channel your local market cannot staff.
How long should a website project take?
Six to ten weeks is normal once content is ready. The largest cause of delay is waiting on client photos, staff bios, and service descriptions.
Do I own the website when the project ends?
You should. Get it in writing that the domain, hosting account, and site files transfer to your name at launch.
What should be in the contract?
Page count, revision rounds, who writes copy, who supplies photography, the flat total, the payment schedule, the launch date, and transfer of domain, hosting, and files.
Do I need an agency with industrial experience?
If you sell to plants, operators, or contractors, yes. Industrial buyers look for certifications, capability lists, and equipment specifics.
Can an agency shoot on site at my facility?
Many can, but confirm they meet your safety and orientation requirements and carry insurance. Ask to see footage captured in a working facility.
Do I need a monthly retainer?
Not always. Many businesses here launch a site, keep a low-cost maintenance plan, and add marketing work when there is a specific goal.
How do I check an agency's local track record?
Ask for three area clients you can call, then call them and ask what slipped and how it was handled.