Iowa web design and SEO that bring in customers, not just clicks.
"They'll get you the results and the visibility you're looking for."
Verified Iowa client, read the review on Clutch
Sound familiar?
Your website is invisible on Google.
We build sites with local SEO baked into the architecture, so Iowa customers find you when they search. Our SEO approach →
Your site looks terrible on a phone.
Every site we build is mobile-first. Fast on 4G. Readable without zooming. Designed for how people actually browse. Custom WordPress web design →
You’re paying for a site nobody maintains.
Our care plans include 24/7 monitoring, daily backups, and updates handled for you, so your site stays secure while you run your business.WordPress care plans →
Explore our full custom WordPress web design services, including custom WordPress builds with 12 months of care included.
Iowa Web Development. Your website is the engine. Everything else is fuel.
A website without a strategy behind it is a digital brochure collecting dust. We build websites that work as the center of your entire online presence - connected to search, social, and everything in between.
Custom WordPress Web Design
Custom WordPress website design built to turn visitors into customers. We design fast-loading, mobile-first sites optimized for Google rankings and conversions; sites you own outright, without monthly platform fees or technical headaches.
Iowa SEO Services
Rank higher when Iowa customers search for what you sell. Our Iowa SEO services combine local optimization, technical fixes, and keyword research to get your website on Google's first page, where customers actually click, without guesswork or false promises. Includes GEO and AI search optimization to get cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.
WordPress Maintenance & Care
Stop worrying about security, updates, and crashes. Our managed care plans include 24/7 monitoring, daily backups, automatic updates, and rapid troubleshooting, so your site stays secure and fast while you focus on running your business.
WordPress Website Repair
Your site is down - get it fixed fast, not broken further. We diagnose and repair WordPress errors, plugin conflicts, and security issues quickly, typically within 24-48 hours, so your site gets back to generating revenue..
Social Media Marketing
Build real followers who become paying customers, not vanity metrics. We create and schedule content strategy that engages your audience on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, turning followers into website visits and qualified leads.
Nonprofit Web Design
Websites that help your mission reach more people and generate donations. We design nonprofit sites with easy donation forms, event management, and volunteer signup - so you can focus on your mission, not managing the website.
No Deposits. No Long-Term Contracts. No Risk.
We don't ask for upfront money. We don't lock you into multi-year agreements. We use a simple working agreement (our insurance requires it), but it only commits us to delivering what we promise. If we're not delivering, you can walk. We're the Iowa web development team that puts you first. This is the kind of support that matters when you're choosing an Iowa web development partner.
You get results first. The invoice comes after.
Web design and SEO results for Iowa businesses
Rebuilt from a slow, unindexed site to a hub/spoke WordPress architecture targeting 8 Des Moines service areas. Now ranking #9 for "house cleaning Des Moines."
Read the case study →Competing on content quality rather than ad spend against United Rentals and BigRentz. Now outranking every national competitor in the market.
Read the case study →A 50-year-old industrial contractor with no digital presence. Now ranking at or near the top for "food grade flooring contractor" and "general contractor Keokuk."
Read the case study →A pediatric cancer nonprofit whose book ordering system went viral. When 200+ orders landed in two weeks from the U.S., Canada, England, and Australia, we built a custom order and prioritized waitlist engine that held under the surge. Donated build, ongoing care at no charge.
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From first conversation to long-term growth
Discovery
We sit down, in person or on Zoom, and learn about your business, your customers, and your goals. No tech jargon. No sales pitch. Just a conversation about what you need.
Build
We design and develop your site on WordPress with Divi 5, building for speed, search visibility, and conversions. You see progress and give feedback at every stage.
Launch
Your site goes live. Google starts indexing. We submit your sitemap, configure analytics, and show you how to update content yourself.
Grow
This is where most agencies disappear. We stick around. Your first 12 months of maintenance and care are included: updates, backups, security, and ongoing optimization.
What Iowa business owners say about working with us.
"Team 218 is simply AMAZING! You get immediate responses and solutions are implemented in record time. Chuck & Kim go above and beyond in every aspect of web design."
Kim Steinhauser, Owner, Belle La Vie Beauty Bar, Davenport, IA
“Working with Team 218 has been a refreshing change from the marketing style website services I have used in the past. Their responsiveness, attention to detail and follow through are top notch.”
Kyle Kelly, Owner, Kelly Designs In Concrete, Davenport, IA
“Working with Team 218 was outstanding. They approached our project with persistence and patience listening carefully, taking feedback seriously. The end result is a professional, fast, and user-friendly website.”
Julie Meyers, Meyers & James Construction, Keokuk, IA
Real people. Real answers. Real fast.
We are Kim and Chuck Hersey, the two people behind Team 218, a small web design company in Williamsburg, Iowa. When you call, you get us. Not a call center. Not a chatbot. Not an account manager who has never touched a line of code.
We started Team 218 in 2014 from our home at 218 Main Street, that's where the name comes from. Over a decade later, we've built more than 75 websites for Iowa businesses and nonprofits, and we still treat every project like our reputation depends on it. Because it does. If you run a home-based business in eastern Iowa, we know exactly where you're starting from.
Proud member of the Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce.
Iowa web design and SEO, wherever you are
We work with businesses and nonprofits across the entire state. No travel fees. No out-of-state markup. Every Iowa SEO and website design project gets the same two people, whether you're in Des Moines or Decorah. Just a direct line to the people building your site.
Des Moines
Web design and SEO for the capital city and surrounding metro, including Ankeny, Urbandale, and West Des Moines.
Cedar Rapids
Custom WordPress sites built for Cedar Rapids businesses that need to rank in a competitive market.
Quad Cities
Serving Davenport, Bettendorf, and the Illinois side. Local SEO across a two-state market.
Iowa City
Web design for Iowa City businesses and nonprofits, including the UI research community and healthcare.
Dubuque
Affordable web design for the tri-state Iowa-Wisconsin-Illinois market. SEO included.
Waterloo & Cedar Falls
Custom WordPress for Cedar Valley businesses. No deposits, 12 months of care included.
Ankeny
One of Iowa's fastest-growing cities. We build sites that rank in Ankeny and the Des Moines metro.
Ames
Web design for Ames businesses and ISU-connected organizations. Mobile-first, SEO-ready.
Clinton
Custom WordPress for Clinton businesses and nonprofits on the Mississippi corridor.
Davenport
Web design and local SEO for the largest city in the Quad Cities market.
Marshalltown
Affordable web design for Marshalltown small businesses and nonprofits.
Burlington
Custom WordPress for Burlington businesses along the Iowa-Illinois border.
Iowa web design and SEO questions, answered
How much does a website cost?
Custom WordPress websites from Team 218 range from $2,500 to $8,000. The final cost depends on what the site needs to do, the design work involved, and the features and integrations required. Every project includes foundational SEO, training, and 12 months of website management. Most nonprofit projects fall between $1,500 and $4,000.
How long does it take to build a website?
Most sites launch within 4 to 6 weeks from our first conversation. More complex sites with lots of pages or custom functionality take longer. We'll give you an honest timeline before we start, and we stick to it.
How long does SEO take to show results?
The honest answer is six months. Anyone who promises faster results is selling you something. What we can tell you is that the month-one work on any Iowa SEO project (technical fixes, content structure, local optimization) builds a foundation that compounds over time. By month six, you'll see it in your rankings and your phone.
Should I use Wix or Squarespace instead of hiring a designer?
You can, and for a hobby site or a temporary placeholder, they're fine. But if your website is supposed to bring in customers, the limitations add up fast. You don't own the platform, you can't control the code, and you're paying monthly forever for something you'll eventually outgrow. Custom WordPress website design costs more upfront and nothing after that.
What makes Team 218 different from other Iowa web design agencies?
Two things. First, when you call, you get us, Chuck and Kim, not an account manager or a call center. Second, we don't ask for a deposit. We do use a simple working agreement because our insurance carrier requires it, but it's plain English, not a 30-page legal document designed to lock you in. We've built over 75 sites for Iowa businesses since 2014 on that model. We keep clients because the work is good.
Ready to find out what your site is actually costing you?
Start with a free audit. We will check your current site for speed, indexing problems, mobile usability, and local SEO gaps, then give you a plain-English report on what is holding you back. No cost, no obligation, no sales pressure. If you already know you need a new site, skip the audit and call us directly.
Iowa-based since 2014. When you call, you get Kim or Chuck, not a call center.
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Iowa-based since 2014. When you call, you get Kim or Chuck, not a call center.
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