by Team218 | Feb 2, 2026 | WordPress
Most people think clicking “Install WordPress” means the job is done. It doesn’t. That button gives you a default configuration that is slow, insecure, and SEO-blind. At Team 218, we’ve deployed WordPress for over a decade, and the difference...
by Team218 | Jan 16, 2026 | Web Design
If you watched the Super Bowl last year, you probably saw the ads. A celebrity builds a stunning website in 30 seconds using a DIY builder like Wix or Squarespace. They hit “publish,” and suddenly their business is booming. It looks easy. It looks...
by Team218 | Jan 2, 2026 | SEO & GEO
The Corn-Fed Reality of Search in 2026: It’s More Than Just Keywords If you’ve been running a business here in Eastern Iowa for as long as we have, you know that things don’t stay the same forever. Remember when having a Yellow Pages ad was enough? Then we moved to...
by Team218 | Dec 29, 2025 | Web Design
Running a nonprofit in Iowa requires a specific kind of fortitude. It takes good old-fashioned corn-fed dedication to stretch a dollar, organize volunteers, and serve the community. Every dime raised—whether it’s a pancake breakfast or a major grant—needs to go...
by Team218 | Dec 19, 2025 | AI
Our Top 10 Tech Gifts on the 2025 Wish List Every year around this time, the office discussion shifts from WordPress updates to holiday shopping. I (Kim) am always on the hunt for gifts that are thoughtful, beautiful, or just plain fun. Meanwhile, Chuck is usually...
