WordPress
For organizations that need a full-featured site with content management, forms, e-commerce, or more complex functionality.
Built for you
Web Design & Hosting
We design and build sites that look professional, load fast, and are easy to maintain — then host them so you don't have to think about it. We choose the right platform for your budget and goals, give you straight answers about what it'll cost, and stay available long after launch day.
Website platforms
We choose the right platform for the job.
Not every business needs the same kind of website, and not every budget supports the same solution. Rather than building everything one way, we work across four platforms and recommend the one that actually fits your project.
Squarespace
A polished, easy-to-manage option for clients who plan to update the site themselves and want it to look sharp while doing so.
Wix
A flexible platform with built-in tools for booking, event management, menus, and more. A good fit for service businesses with a lot of moving parts.
Simple static websites
Fast, affordable, and low-maintenance. The right call when a site doesn't need frequent updates and the budget should go toward looking great, not ongoing complexity.
We'll recommend the right fit during our first conversation — in plain English, with an honest explanation of the tradeoffs.
You own your website.
We don't lock you in to anything. Whatever platform we build on, the site is yours. We give you access to manage the website yourself, and if you ever want to move your hosting or work with someone else down the road, we'll help make that transition as smooth as possible.
Transparent pricing
What it costs — and what you get.
We publish rate ranges because we believe in pricing transparency. Every project is unique — before we commit to a specific number, we need a conversation to understand your goals, your timeline, and what the site actually needs to do.
Building your site One-time design fee
| Project type | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Simple one-page site | From $500 |
| Most small business or nonprofit sites | From $1,200 |
| Larger or more complex projects | Quoted after consultation |
No surprises. Once we understand your scope, we give you a clear, specific estimate before any work begins — and we don't move off that number without talking to you first.
Hosting your site Ongoing monthly fee
After your site launches, you have two options:
Hosting only
from $20/month
Maintenance, updates, and content changes are available at $100/hour as needed — pay only for what you use.
Hosting + maintenance
from $200/month
For organizations that want to hand off the upkeep entirely. Maintenance plans include:
- One domain name
- Security monitoring and updates
- Plugin and software updates
- Site backups
- Up to 3 hours/month of content changes included
- Additional support as needed at $50/hour
Nonprofit organizations and small, rural businesses receive discounted rates on both design fees and monthly hosting. See our nonprofit web design and small, rural businesses pages for details.
Step by step
How a project works.
01
We start with a conversation
Before we scope, price, or build anything, we want to understand what you're trying to accomplish. A simple site can be live in a matter of days. A more involved project might take a month or more. We won't know until we talk — and we won't guess. That first conversation is free and comes with no obligation.
02
We give you a clear scope and a real number
Once we understand your needs, we put together a specific scope and price. Not a range, not a rough estimate — a number you can actually plan around, with a clear breakdown of what it covers.
03
We build it
We handle design, development, and all the technical setup. Your job is to provide content — your copy, photos, logo, and any other materials — and we'll tell you exactly what we need and when.
04
We launch, and we stay
Going live is the beginning, not the end. Whether you're on a maintenance plan or just check in when something comes up, we know your site and we're here when you need us.
Special Pricing
We have discounted pricing for some organizations.
Nonprofits
Mission-driven organizations deserve great websites — and they shouldn't have to pay what a law firm pays to get one. We offer discounted design and hosting rates for nonprofits, and we've built sites for food pantries, arts organizations, community groups, and advocacy organizations across Eastern Iowa.
Nonprofit web designIndependent authors
Most authors need one thing: a clean, professional page that shows off their book, shares their bio, and points readers to where they can buy their book. We build exactly that — and host it for $65/year. For comparison, Wix and Squarespace start at $200/year or more.
Author websitesSmall, rural businesses
Small businesses headquartered in and serving rural communities face a different set of challenges — and a different budget reality. We offer discounted design and hosting for small rural organizations, because the digital divide is real and we'd like to help close it.
Rural business web design
Let's build it
Ready to talk about your website?
Tell us what you're trying to accomplish. We'll give you an honest read on what it'll take, what platform makes sense, and what it'll cost — before you commit to anything.
Schedule a free conversation