Gum Design LLC

Based on the Big Island of Hawaii, in Hilo, Gum Design LLC works with small and local businesses, non-profit organizations, and companies in the tours and travel sector. The company is managed by Christian and Julie Engelhardt, with Christian bringing a background in visual communications and web technology to the studio's design and programming work. The team is small, and the site describes its output as custom rather than template-based, aimed at giving each client a distinct, memorable web presence. Services center on custom website design built on WordPress, with attention to mobile responsiveness so layouts, images, fonts and navigation adjust across screen sizes. Sites are developed with on-site search engine optimization applied during the build, following current search engine recommendations, along with tools for ongoing refinement. Beyond core web design, the agency offers logo and brand identity work, and can extend WordPress sites with custom programming for business applications, e-commerce, or customer support functions. Marketing services include Google AdWords management, handled by a Google-certified specialist, aimed at driving immediate traffic alongside organic results, and email marketing campaigns covering concept development through execution. Social media marketing is also listed among the agency's offerings, rounding out a service set focused on combining design, technical development, and ongoing digital marketing support for smaller organizations.