Iowa web design & SEO pricing with no surprises.
We believe you should know what a website costs before you commit to anything. Most agencies hide their pricing behind a contact form because they want to qualify you before they quote you. We would rather just tell you.
Every project is custom, so these are ranges rather than packages. We do not price by the page. We start by understanding what your business needs a website to do, decide together how a site best meets those needs, and price the work on how complex that build turns out to be. This page gives you an honest idea of what to expect before we ever talk.
Custom WordPress web design
$2,500 - $8,000
Every website we build is custom-designed on WordPress. No templates. No cookie-cutter layouts. Your site is built specifically for your business, your customers, and your goals.
What shapes the estimate:
| Factor | Lower end ($2,500 - $4,000) | Higher end ($5,000 - $8,000) |
|---|---|---|
| What the site has to do | Explain what you offer, build trust, and get people to call or fill out a form | Sell online, take bookings, manage members, or run a process your business depends on |
| Design | Clean, professional layout built around your brand | Custom graphics, animation, or layouts designed from scratch for each section |
| Features and integrations | Contact forms, maps, Google Business Profile, foundational SEO | E-commerce, scheduling, payment systems, CRM or email platform connections, custom functionality |
| Content | You provide the words and photos; we shape them for the web | We research, write, and structure the content with an SEO strategy |
| Structure | A focused site where every section has one job | Service-area or product architecture with many interlinked sections built to rank on their own |
Every web design project includes:
- Custom WordPress design on Divi 5
- Mobile-first, responsive on all devices
- Foundational SEO (title tags, meta descriptions, schema markup, XML sitemap)
- Google Analytics setup
- Contact form integration
- 12 months of WordPress maintenance and care
- Training on how to update your site
Not sure where you fall in that range? Tell us what you need the site to do. We will look at it with you and come back with a number based on the actual work, not a page count.
Get your free audit →Nonprofit web design
We work within your budget
We do not have a fixed nonprofit rate because every organization's situation is different. We work within your budget to deliver the best website for the resources you have. For some organizations that means a focused site that tells your story and makes it easy to give. For others it means donation forms, event registration, volunteer sign-ups, and a merchandise shop. We figure out which one you need before we talk about cost.
Most nonprofit projects fall between $1,500 and $4,000 depending on scope and complexity.
Nonprofit sites include the same 12 months of maintenance and care as our standard web design projects.
WordPress maintenance and care
$60 / month
First 12 months included free with every web design project
After your included first year, ongoing maintenance is $60 per month, invoiced annually ($720/year). This covers everything your WordPress site needs to stay secure, fast, and up to date.
What is included:
- Daily automated backups
- WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates
- Security monitoring and malware scanning
- Uptime monitoring
- Performance tracking
- Minor content updates (text changes, image swaps)
- Priority support when you need help
WordPress website repair
$200 - $500
Most WordPress repairs fall in this range. The exact cost depends on the complexity of the problem. We assess the issue first and give you an honest estimate before any work begins.
Common repairs include hacked site cleanup and malware removal, plugin conflicts and broken updates, database errors, and speed and performance optimization.
Social media marketing
$300 - $1,000 / month
Monthly social media management including strategy, content creation, scheduling, and account management on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Google Business Profile. Your actual cost depends on the number of platforms, posting frequency, and the scope of content creation.
Iowa SEO services
$300 - $800 / month
SEO is not a one-size-fits-all service. The scope, timeline, and investment depend on your market, your competition, and where your site stands today. Most ongoing Iowa SEO engagements fall between $300 and $800 per month. We provide a custom quote after auditing your current search visibility and discussing your goals.
Every website we build includes foundational SEO at no additional cost. Ongoing SEO is a separate service for businesses that want to actively grow their search presence over time.
Learn more about our SEO services →
Not sure where you stand? Start with a free website audit.
How we handle payment
Our payment process is designed to eliminate risk for you.
No deposits. We do not ask for money upfront. We use a simple working agreement that defines the project scope and protects both sides, but your wallet stays closed until the work is done.
Invoice after launch. We do not invoice until your website is live and you are satisfied with the result. If we build something you are not happy with, we fix it before you pay. That is how confident we are in what we deliver.
Simple payment options. We accept credit cards, checks, and ACH transfers. Digital invoicing makes it easy to pay online.
Maintenance invoiced annually. After your included first year, WordPress maintenance is invoiced once per year ($720). No monthly billing surprises. One invoice, one payment, done for the year.
Frequently asked questions about pricing
Why is there a range instead of a fixed price?
Because we price the project, not a package. A site whose job is to get a local service business found and called is a different build from one that sells online, takes bookings, or connects to the software you run your business on. The range tells you honestly where most projects land. Your exact quote comes after we understand what your site needs to do.
How do you decide where my project falls in the range?
We start with a conversation about your business and what you need the website to accomplish. From there we work out what the site has to do, what it needs to connect to, and how much content has to be created. The quote is based on the complexity of that build, not on a page count.
What if my budget is below $2,500?
We are happy to have a conversation. Depending on what your site needs to do, we may be able to build a focused version that fits your budget and does the essentials well. We would rather build you a smaller site that works than a bigger one that does not. If your budget truly cannot support a custom WordPress site, we will tell you honestly and recommend alternatives.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. Your quote covers everything: design, development, SEO setup, analytics, training, and 12 months of maintenance. The only ongoing cost after year one is the $60 per month care plan, and that is optional, though strongly recommended.
What if I need changes after the site launches?
Minor content changes such as text updates and image swaps are included in your 12 months of maintenance. Larger changes like new sections or new features are quoted separately, and we are transparent about what is included and what costs extra before any work begins.
Do you offer payment plans?
We can discuss flexible payment arrangements on a case-by-case basis. Our goal is to make the project work for your business without creating financial stress.
Looking for costs on maintenance, repairs, SEO, or social media? Those are answered above on this page and in the full FAQ.
Ready to talk about your project?
Tell us what you need and we will come back with a quote. No obligation. No pressure. Just an honest number based on your specific goals.
No deposits. No long-term commitments. We deliver results first.
Call or text 319-333-0815 or email team@team218.com.
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