Services
Nine capabilities.
One integrated team.
Dev and growth, run by the same hands. No hand-offs between agencies, no finger-pointing when launch slips. Operator-led because we still run the real business downstairs.
Trusted by teams at
Print + digital work across 15 years. Logos shown reflect parent brand relationships.
What we do
Pick what you need - or let us scope the right combination.
Every service page has transparent pricing, deliverables, timeline, and the real case studies we've shipped.
Custom Web Development
Custom websites on modern stack (Next.js + Tailwind + Vercel + Supabase). Fast, measured, accessible, built to evolve for years.
From $25,000 project
SEO Management
Technical foundations, content velocity, and authority building - built to compound instead of chase algorithm updates.
From $3,500 / mo
Generative Engine Optimization
Search intent is migrating to LLMs. We structure your content so AI assistants cite you as the answer - not your competitor.
From $2,500 / mo
Agentic Operating Systems
Smart dispatch, 24/7 AI call answering, automated quoting, inventory sync, customer portals. Custom operational software our engineers build for your trade business.
From $15,000 setup + $1,500 / mo
Also available
Google & Meta Ads
Google and Meta ads run by operators who watch the dashboard every morning. Conversion tracking that works, creative that converts, and the honesty to pause when it's not working.
From $2,500 / mo + ad spend
CRM Implementation
CRM implementations that actually get used because the ops team was in the room during setup.
From $15,000 project + retainer
Brand & Identity
Visual identity, voice, naming, and the systems to keep it coherent across every surface.
From $15,000 project
Social Media Management
Organic social on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn - with the taste, cadence, and production quality to actually drive pipeline.
From $3,500 / mo
Ecommerce Optimization
We treat ecommerce as a full-stack discipline - dev, design, data, paid, email, SMS, CRO - because the customer doesn't care which silo screwed up.
From $5,000 / mo
Fulfillment & Ops Tech
The back-office systems that keep orders moving - inventory sync, 3PL integrations, shipping optimization, returns, and the dashboards that make it visible.
From $10,000 project
How we engage
Four steps. No magic. No waterfall theater.
Most agency engagements fail in the first two weeks because the scoping was lazy. We over-invest in discovery so the build is boring.
Discovery call
Free 30-min call. We audit what you have, tell you honestly whether we're the right fit, and if not, point you somewhere that is.
Scoped proposal
Written plan with deliverables, timeline, and fixed pricing - or a clear retainer if ongoing. No mystery line items. No upsells at signing.
Build + ship
Weekly check-ins. You see progress in a live staging environment, not waterfall deck theater. We push to production when it's actually ready.
Measure + iterate
Dashboards tied to revenue, not vanity metrics. Monthly review. We cancel our own contracts if the numbers don't justify it - because short-term retention costs us long-term referrals.
Why operator-led
What a pure dev shop or pure agency can't give you.
We're not the right fit for everyone. Here's an honest look at when we are.
French Press Labs
Pure dev shop
Pure marketing agency
The work
Real engagements. Verifiable scope.
We publish case studies only for real work with real outcomes. No fabricated client logos.
FAQ
Common questions, answered.
Do you work with non-LA clients?
Yes. We're based in Santa Fe Springs, CA but most engagements are remote. We'll be on Slack, Linear, and Google Meet - same as every modern team.
What's the minimum engagement?
Website projects start around $15k. Ongoing services (SEO, ads) start at $3,500/mo on 3-month minimum commitment so we can actually move metrics.
Do you subcontract?
No. Every line of code, every piece of copy, every ad campaign is run by someone on our team. We have a tight operator-grade bench and we don't farm out.
Can we bundle services?
Yes - and you should if they're connected. Example: a website build + 6 months of SEO + Google Ads management priced as one retainer typically saves 15-20% vs. separate SOWs.
How do you handle scope creep?
Written change orders. We quote the delta, you approve in writing, we ship it. No "oh yeah we'll throw that in" that turns into three weeks of free work neither of us wanted.
What if the project doesn't work out?
You own all the code, copy, creative, and analytics. Cleanly transferred, documented, and handed off. Retainers can cancel any month with 30-day notice.
Got a project?
Free 30-min discovery call. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit.