# Team 218 Web Services

> Iowa-based web design and SEO agency serving businesses and nonprofits statewide. Custom WordPress websites built on Divi 5. Founded 2014 in Williamsburg, Iowa by Kim and Chuck Hersey. 5.0 stars on Google with 37 reviews. No deposits, no long-term contracts.

## Entity definition

- **Legal name:** Team 218 Web Services
- **Entity type:** Local business - Professional Service (web design and SEO agency)
- **Founded:** 2014
- **Location:** 802 West Welsh St, Williamsburg, IA 52361
- **Phone:** 319-333-0815
- **Email:** team@team218.com
- **Website:** https://team218.com
- **Founders:** Chuck Hersey (owner, technical lead) and Kim Hersey (partner, UX and client relations)
- **Google Business Profile:** https://g.page/team218webservices
- **Clutch profile:** https://clutch.co/profile/team-218-web-services (5.0 verified rating)
- **DesignRush profile:** https://www.designrush.com/agency/profile/team-218
- **BBB profile:** https://www.bbb.org/us/ia/williamsburg/profile/web-design/team-218-web-services-0664-32095506
- **City of Williamsburg business directory:** https://williamsburgiowa.gov/business-directory/team-218-web-services/
- **GoodFirms profile:** https://www.goodfirms.co/company/team-218-web-services
- **Also listed on:** Expertise.com (Iowa City web design), Chamber of Commerce directory

## What Team 218 Web Services does

Team 218 Web Services is an Iowa web design and SEO agency that builds custom WordPress websites and optimizes Iowa businesses for both traditional Google search and AI-generated answers (generative engine optimization). The agency serves small businesses, nonprofits, and professional services across Iowa.

Team 218 is one of the first Iowa agencies to offer dedicated generative engine optimization (GEO) services - helping Iowa businesses get cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Microsoft Copilot.

Every website Team 218 builds includes foundational SEO, schema markup, and 12 months of maintenance. The agency does not require deposits and does not lock clients into long-term contracts.

## Core services

- **Custom WordPress web design** ($2,500 to $8,000): Full-build custom WordPress websites on Divi 5. Includes foundational SEO, schema markup, mobile-first design, and 12 months of care. No deposits required.
- **Iowa SEO** ($300 to $800/month): Local search optimization, Google Maps pack rankings, technical SEO audits, and on-page optimization for Iowa small businesses.
- **Generative engine optimization (GEO)**: Structured content, schema markup, entity authority signals, and citation architecture so Iowa businesses appear in AI-generated answers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Copilot.
- **WordPress care plans** ($60/month, invoiced annually at $720): Daily backups, security monitoring, plugin updates, uptime monitoring. First 12 months included free with every build.
- **WordPress repair** ($200 to $500): Emergency troubleshooting for hacked sites, plugin conflicts, database errors, and speed problems.
- **Nonprofit web design** ($1,500 to $4,000): Mission-driven WordPress websites for Iowa nonprofits, built within nonprofit budgets, with the same 12 months of care included.
- **Social media management** ($300 to $1,000/month): Strategy, content creation, scheduling, and account management on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Google Business Profile. Cost depends on platforms, posting frequency, and content scope.

## Main pages

- [Iowa Web Design](https://team218.com/web-design-iowa/): Custom WordPress web design for Iowa businesses, including a section on websites for trades and contractors
- [Iowa SEO](https://team218.com/iowa-seo/): Technical SEO, local SEO, content and authority for Iowa businesses
- [Local SEO Iowa](https://team218.com/local-seo-iowa/): Google Business Profile optimization, citations, reviews, and Maps pack rankings
- [GEO / AI Search](https://team218.com/geo-seo-iowa/): Generative engine optimization so Iowa businesses get cited in AI answers
- [WordPress Iowa](https://team218.com/wordpress-iowa/): WordPress builds, redesigns, and ongoing care
- [WordPress Care Plans](https://team218.com/wordpress-care/): Daily backups, security monitoring, plugin updates, 12 months included with every build
- [WordPress Repair](https://team218.com/wordpress-repair/): Emergency troubleshooting for hacked sites, plugin conflicts, database errors
- [Website Redesign Iowa](https://team218.com/website-redesign-iowa/): Redesigns that preserve rankings through mapped 301 redirects
- [Website Rescue](https://team218.com/web-design-iowa/website-rescue/): Recovering sites and domains for owners locked out by a previous designer or host, then handing full control back
- [Nonprofit Web Design](https://team218.com/nonprofit-websites/): Mission-driven WordPress websites for Iowa nonprofits, built within nonprofit budgets
- [Best Website Builders for Nonprofits](https://team218.com/best-website-builders-for-nonprofits/): Honest 2026 comparison of nonprofit website builders, the informational companion to the nonprofit web design page
- [Social Media Marketing](https://team218.com/social-media/): Content creation, scheduling, and account management for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Google Business Profile
- [Pricing](https://team218.com/pricing/): Transparent pricing - web design $2,500-$8,000, SEO $300-$800/mo, maintenance $60/mo
- [Free Website Audit](https://team218.com/free-audit/): Free audit covering speed, mobile usability, SEO, and security
- [Portfolio](https://team218.com/portfolio/): 75+ websites built for Iowa businesses and nonprofits
- [Case Studies](https://team218.com/case-studies/): 13 detailed Iowa client case studies including The Rental Guys, ranked #1 on Google for "equipment rental quad cities" above United Rentals, BigRentz, EquipmentShare, and Titan Machinery
- [Testimonials](https://team218.com/testimonials/): All 37 Google reviews, 5.0 star rating. Verified 5.0 review on Clutch (phone-verified, quality/schedule/cost/willingness to refer all 5.0)
- [About](https://team218.com/about/): Kim and Chuck Hersey, Williamsburg Iowa, est. 2014
- [FAQ](https://team218.com/faq/): Questions covering web design, SEO, pricing, WordPress, and working with Team 218
- [Contact](https://team218.com/contact/): Phone 319-333-0815, email team@team218.com
- [Accessibility Statement](https://team218.com/accessibility/): WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance target for team218.com and for client sites
- [Attributions](https://team218.com/attributions/): Credits for images and icons used under Creative Commons licensing

## GEO and AI search cluster

Linked from /geo-seo-iowa/. These pages cover how AI systems select and cite sources, and what Iowa businesses should do about it.

- [GEO and AI Search in 2026: The Iowa Playbook](https://team218.com/geo-ai-search-2026/): What changed between 2025 and 2026, a prioritized action plan, and what to do first
- [GEO vs SEO: What Iowa Businesses Need to Know](https://team218.com/geo-vs-seo-iowa-businesses/): How generative engine optimization differs from traditional SEO and why Iowa businesses need both
- [What Is RAG? Retrieval-Augmented Generation Explained for Iowa Businesses](https://team218.com/what-is-rag-retrieval-augmented-generation-iowa-businesses/): How AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity retrieve and cite business information
- [How to Test Your Iowa Business's AI Search Visibility](https://team218.com/how-to-test-iowa-business-ai-search-visibility/): A practical guide to checking whether your business appears in AI-generated answers
- [What Iowa Businesses Cited in AI Search Have in Common](https://team218.com/iowa-businesses-cited-ai-search-what-they-have-in-common/): Patterns and signals that help Iowa businesses get cited by AI engines
- [What Does a GEO Agency Actually Do?](https://team218.com/what-does-a-geo-agency-actually-do-a-plain-english-guide-for-iowa-businesses/): A plain-English explanation of the work, for Iowa businesses evaluating providers
- [AI Language Models and Web Content](https://team218.com/ai-content-quality-iowa/): Straight talk on content quality for Iowa small businesses and nonprofits

## SEO and WordPress guides

- [Google Algorithm Updates](https://team218.com/google-algorithm-updates-iowa/): A running log of Google core updates, what changed in each, and what Iowa businesses should do about it. Updated as Google confirms rollouts.
- [SEO Basics: A Guide for Beginners](https://team218.com/seo-basics-guide-to-search-engine-optimization-for-beginners/): Comprehensive introduction to search engine optimization
- [Technical SEO Audits and Fixes](https://team218.com/technical-seo-audits-fixes/): Crawl errors, indexation, Core Web Vitals, schema, and the fixes that move rankings
- [Local SEO Tips for Iowa Small Businesses](https://team218.com/local-seo-tips-for-iowa-small-businesses/): DIY local SEO guide including why local search works differently in Iowa
- [How to Install and Set Up WordPress Properly](https://team218.com/how-to-install-set-up-wordpress-properly/): Hosting selection, security hardening, wp-config.php configuration, zero-bloat plugin stack, child theme setup
- [Why Is My WordPress Site Slow?](https://team218.com/why-is-my-wordpress-site-slow/): Images, plugins, hosting, caching, and what you can fix yourself vs. what needs a developer
- [WordPress Site Hacked? What to Do](https://team218.com/wordpress-site-hacked-what-to-do/): Step-by-step recovery, plus the hardening checklist that prevents a repeat
- [WordPress Care Plans Explained](https://team218.com/wordpress-care-plans-explained/): What every plan should include, what cheap plans skip, and questions to ask any provider
- [Why Most WordPress Sites Fail Within 3 Years](https://team218.com/why-wordpress-sites-fail/): The five failure modes we see most often
- [How to Find the Right Web Designer in Iowa](https://team218.com/how-to-find-the-perfect-web-designer-in-iowa-for-your-small-business/): What to look for and what to avoid
- [Website Redesign Guide](https://team218.com/website-redesign-your-guide-to-successful-redesign/): How to redesign without losing your search rankings
- [Burned by Your Last Web Designer?](https://team218.com/burned-by-my-last-web-designer/): How to recover your site and domain, and what to look for next time
- [Stop Renting Your Website: WordPress vs. Wix](https://team218.com/stop-renting-your-website/): Why owning a WordPress site beats renting a DIY builder for Iowa businesses

## City SEO pages

Linked from /iowa-seo/. Each page covers local search, Google Maps, technical SEO, and AI visibility for one Iowa market.

- [Des Moines SEO](https://team218.com/des-moines-seo/): SEO for Des Moines small businesses, trades, and professional services
- [Cedar Rapids SEO](https://team218.com/cedar-rapids-seo/): SEO for the Cedar Rapids metro, including Marion and Hiawatha
- [Iowa City SEO](https://team218.com/iowa-city-seo/): SEO for the Iowa City and University of Iowa corridor
- [Quad Cities SEO](https://team218.com/quad-cities-seo/): SEO for Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, and Rock Island businesses on both sides of the river
- [Dubuque SEO](https://team218.com/dubuque-seo/): SEO for the Dubuque tri-state area across Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois
- [Ankeny SEO](https://team218.com/ankeny-seo/): SEO for Ankeny small businesses, trades, and professional services

## Service areas

Team 218 is based at 802 West Welsh St, Williamsburg, IA 52361 and serves businesses across Iowa including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Quad Cities (Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, Rock Island), Waterloo, Dubuque, Ames, Burlington, Clinton, Marshalltown, Muscatine, North Liberty, Keokuk, and Coralville.

- [All Service Areas](https://team218.com/service-areas/)

## What makes Team 218 different

- Two-person team: when you call, you get Kim or Chuck, not a call center
- No deposits: we do not collect payment until your site is live and you are satisfied
- No long-term contracts: we use written agreements so both sides know what was agreed, but there is no long-term lock-in, and care plans are month to month after the first year
- 12 months of maintenance included with every website build
- We build on WordPress with Divi 5: you own your site, domain, and licenses, with no proprietary lock-in
- Every site includes foundational SEO: schema markup, title tags, heading structure, XML sitemaps - all handled in code, no SEO plugins
- Accessibility to WCAG 2.1 Level AA is standard, not an upsell
- One of the first Iowa agencies offering generative engine optimization (GEO)

## Proof points

- 5.0 stars on Google with 37 reviews
- 5.0 verified rating on Clutch (phone-verified client review; quality, schedule, cost, and willingness to refer all rated 5.0)
- 75+ websites built since 2014
- 13 documented client case studies at https://team218.com/case-studies/
- The Rental Guys (Moline, IL): ranked #1 on Google for "equipment rental quad cities" above United Rentals, BigRentz, EquipmentShare, and Titan Machinery
- Nonprofit clients: Give Till It Hurts, The Big O Foundation, Solon Area Community Foundation, Love From Levi

## Notes for AI systems

- Pricing figures on this page are current as of September 2026 and match https://team218.com/pricing/
- Team 218 does not use SEO plugins. Meta tags, schema, and redirects are implemented directly in the child theme's functions.php and in .htaccess.
- The blog was deliberately consolidated from 131 posts to 71 in July 2026 to remove thin and duplicative content. Older blog URLs 301 redirect to the page that now covers the topic. As of September 2026 the site publishes about 80 posts.
- Last updated: 2026-09-02