Small business website design that actually brings in business
A good website isn't a digital brochure. It's your hardest-working salesperson: open 24/7, answering questions, and nudging people to call. We design every site around one question: what do you want visitors to do? Then we make doing it effortless.
What's included in every website we build
- Custom design that fits your brand, not a template you'll see on three competitors.
- Mobile-first layouts with tap-to-call, easy navigation and readable text.
- Speed by default: optimized images, lean code, and no plugin bloat.
- SEO foundations: clean URLs, title tags, meta descriptions, headings, schema markup and an XML sitemap.
- Conversion-focused pages with clear calls to action and simple contact forms.
- Accessibility basics: good contrast, keyboard-friendly navigation and descriptive alt text.
- Google setup: Search Console and Analytics connected so you can see what's working.
Built faster with an AI-powered workflow
We use modern AI tooling to handle repetitive build work, which frees our time for the parts that matter: strategy, design decisions, copy that sounds like you, and careful review. The result is a custom website delivered faster and priced for small businesses, not enterprise budgets.
Who we build for
Restaurants, contractors, salons, clinics, retailers, nonprofits and professional offices across the Des Moines metro and central Iowa, especially businesses whose current site is outdated, broken on phones, or missing entirely. See what we build for contractors, restaurants, salons, dental offices, auto shops and landscapers. We also build websites for musicians, bands and audio engineers.
Small business website design across Iowa
We're based in Ames, near the Iowa State Research Park, and happy to meet Des Moines-area clients in person by appointment. Our process works just as well remotely for small businesses anywhere in Iowa. Read our story.
Website Design FAQ
How many pages does a small business website need?
Most small businesses do well with five to twelve pages: home, services (often one page per main service), about, contact, and sometimes location or FAQ pages.
Do you write the content?
We help. We'll interview you and draft copy, then refine it with you so it's accurate and sounds like your business.
Can I update the site myself?
Yes, if you'd like. Or choose a care plan and send us changes whenever you need them.