Website design and development
Website design and development for local businesses
I design and build fast, mobile-friendly websites for small businesses across Des Moines and Central Iowa. Projects can include new websites, redesigns, WordPress sites, and online stores.
Tell me about your websiteWhat is included
The exact pages depend on the business, but each project covers the information people need to understand what you do and decide whether to get in touch.
Custom website design
A look shaped around the business and the people it serves.
Mobile-friendly layouts
Pages that work well on phones, tablets, and computers.
Help organizing content
Support deciding what to say and where it belongs.
Contact forms and clear calls to action
Practical ways for people to ask questions or get in touch.
Basic search engine setup
Page titles, descriptions, and structure that give search engines useful information.
Performance-focused development and launch support
Attention to page speed, final checks, and help getting the site online.
Project expectations
A focused project with a written scope
Every website is a little different, but most small-business projects start with the same useful pieces.
A focused set of pages
Most projects include the core pages a customer needs, such as a home page, services, about, contact, and any important supporting information.
Help organizing the content
You do not need to arrive with every headline and paragraph finished. I can help organize the information and shape it into page content.
A written scope, estimate, milestones, and payment schedule
The proposal will outline the work, estimated cost, project milestones, and when payments are due.
Project process
From the first conversation to launch
I’ll help shape the site around your business.
Understand the project
I learn about the business, the current website if there is one, and what you want the new site to do.
Confirm the scope
I outline the pages, content, features, milestones, and estimate before work begins.
Design and build the site
I organize the content, create the design, and build the site.
Review and launch
You review the site, I make the final adjustments, and then it goes live.
Other ways I can help
If the website needs more than standard pages, I can help with custom website tools. I can also provide hosting, maintenance, and support after launch.
Common questions
What to know before getting started
- How much does a small-business website cost?
- The cost depends on the number of pages, the amount of content, and any special features. After a short conversation, I’ll provide a project scope and estimate.
- Do I need to have all of the website content ready?
- No. A rough idea of your services and the people you want to reach is enough to begin. I can help turn that information into page content.
- Can you replace my current website?
- Yes. I can review the current site, identify what is worth keeping, and plan a replacement around what needs to change.
- Can I use my existing domain name?
- In most cases, yes. An existing domain can usually be connected to the new website when it is ready to go live.
- Will I be able to update the website?
- That depends on the type of website and how often content changes. I’ll explain how updates would work before we begin.
Ready for a better website?
Tell me about the business, the current website if there is one, and what you would like to improve.
Tell me about your website