# Melsmark

> Melsmark is a solo creative design studio based in East Bethel, Minnesota, founded by Mel — a designer and working artist with a background in technical support, custom home building, real estate, and land development. Melsmark serves small businesses across Minnesota and nationwide.

## Services

- [Web Design](https://www.melsmark.art/web-design): Custom website design for Minnesota small businesses. Includes strategy, copywriting, SEO, and full design build. Not templated — every site is built from scratch.
- [Logo Design](https://www.melsmark.art/logo-design): Custom brand identity and logo design for new and existing businesses. Multiple concepts, unlimited revisions, full file delivery.
- [Home Renderings](https://www.melsmark.art/home-renderings): Photorealistic front elevation home renderings for Minnesota builders, realtors, and developers. Works from 2D PDF plans — no CAD files needed. Starting at $120.
- [Plat Maps](https://www.melsmark.art/plat-maps): Artistic plat maps for real estate developers and realtors. Turns technical survey data into visually compelling lot maps for marketing.
- [Graphic Design](https://www.melsmark.art/graphic-design): Flyers, social media graphics, large-format signage, and print collateral for small businesses.

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.melsmark.art/): Overview of all services, client testimonials, and service area.
- [Portfolio](https://www.melsmark.art/portfolio): Real client work filterable by service type — web design, logo design, home renderings, plat maps, and graphic design.
- [About](https://www.melsmark.art/about): Background on Mel and how Melsmark came to be. Includes timeline of experience.
- [Blog](https://www.melsmark.art/blog): Articles on web design, SEO, branding, and marketing for Minnesota small businesses.
- [Blog Archive](https://www.melsmark.art/blog/archive): Complete index of every published post, grouped by topic, newest first.
- [Contact](https://www.melsmark.art/contact): Free project quote form. Response within 24 hours.

## Free Resources

- [Free Website & SEO Audit](https://www.melsmark.art/free-website-audit): Request a free review of an existing website. Mel reviews the site personally and returns a prioritized report on design, SEO, speed, and local search within 24 to 48 hours. No cost, no obligation.
- [Free Local SEO Checklist](https://www.melsmark.art/free-local-seo-checklist): Free download covering 48 checks across 8 areas, ordered by impact, to help a Minnesota small business get found in local search and the Google map pack.

## Service Area

Primary: Forest Lake, East Bethel, Anoka County, Blaine, Ham Lake, Andover, Elk River, Coon Rapids, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota.
Remote services (home renderings, logo design, graphic design): Nationwide.

## Contact

- Email: info@melsmark.art
- Phone: 612-431-5643
- Location: East Bethel, MN (serves all of Minnesota and remotely nationwide)

## Blog Topics

The Melsmark blog covers practical, small-business-focused topics including:
- Website design for contractors, restaurants, salons, nonprofits, and service businesses
- SEO for local businesses in Minnesota
- Branding and logo design tips
- Home rendering and real estate marketing
- How to choose a web designer
- Cost of websites for small businesses