DESIGN SERVICES
Whether you’re launching a new company, replacing an outdated website, or improving your online presence, I provide affordable web design services for businesses throughout Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Cedar Rapids, Solon, and communities across Iowa.
As a freelance web designer, I help businesses throughout Iowa build websites that look professional, perform well, and generate new business. Unlike large marketing agencies, I work directly with every client from planning and design through launch. Every website is custom-built to match your business, communicate your brand, and provide an excellent experience on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
Wordpress Site Design
I built template-based or custom-designed
WordPress websites with
Elementor Pro, one of the most
popular and user-friendly page builders on the web.
Site Redesigns
Have an existing website?
I'll work with you to update your site
to your current business needs
Your Online Store
with WooCommerce
One of the most popular E-commerce
platforms,I'll set up your fully functioning
online shop with WooCommerce.
Your Branding
Fonts, color palettes, logos and more,
I will design a site that reflects your
business needs.
Site Maintenance
A routine process to ensure the overall
well-being of your site after launching,
updating plugins & themes will keep your site
functioning and running smoothly.
Wordpress Site Design
I built template-based or custom-designed WordPress websites with Elementor Pro, one of the most popular and user-friendly page builders on the web.
Wordpress Site Design
I built template-based or custom-designed
WordPress websites with
Elementor Pro, one of the most
popular and user-friendly page builders on the web.
Site Redesigns
Have an existing website? I'll work with you to update your site to your current business needs
Site Redesigns
Have an existing website? I'll work with you
to update your site to your current business
needs
Your Online Store
with WooCommerce
One of the most popular E-commerce
platforms, I'll set up your fully
functioning online shop with
WooCommerce.
Your Online Store
with WooCommerce
One of the most popular E-commerce
platforms, I'll set up your fully
functioning online shop with
WooCommerce.
Your Branding
Fonts, color palettes, logos and more,
I will design a site that reflects
your business needs.
Your Branding
Fonts, color palettes, logos and more,
I will design a site that reflects
your business needs.
Site Maintenance
A routine process to ensure the overall well-being of your site after launching, updating plugins & themes will keep your site functioning and running smoothly.
Site Maintenance
A routine process to ensure the overall
well-being of your site after launching,
updating plugins &
themes will keep your
site functioning
and running smoothly.
FAQs
Every project is different, so pricing depends on the size, features, and complexity of your website. After discussing your goals, I’ll provide a detailed quote with no hidden fees.
Most small business websites are completed within 2–6 weeks, although e-commerce stores tend to take additional time due to the set-up process. The timeline depends on the project’s scope, how quickly content is provided, and any requested revisions.
Yes. Whether your current website needs a modern look, improved performance, better user experience, or updated functionality, I can redesign it while preserving your brand and business goals.
I’ll need information about your business, your goals, branding (such as your logo and colors), website content, and any images you’d like to use. If you need help creating content or content ideas, I can assist with that as well.
Absolutely. WordPress is user-friendly, and I provide basic client-training upon launching your site so you can easily update text and images on your own. In addition, if you have more complex needs or just want to add to your site as your business grows, I can assist you with that as well!
Additional Services
Hosting/Domain Set-Up
I will help you set up your site’s hosting and/or domain name or work with your existing hosting/domain. In addition, I can help you determine if your website will need SSL certificates or business email accounts to ensure your best site security. I ensure your online presence is secure, reliable, and ready for growth.
Responsive Design
I create fully responsive websites that ensure your customers’ best experience across the vast array of devices used today including desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. With more people browsing on smartphones than ever before, mobile-first responsive design is essential for reaching your audience and maintaining a professional online presence. Every website I build is optimized to adapt to different screen sizes which is essential to the diversity of screen sizes in today’s web landscape.
Responsive Design
Wireframes & Mock-ups
Wireframes and mockups are simple design drawings that help visual the layout and structure of your website before I begin to build it. I create mobile, tablet and desktop layouts that map out your site’s structure and overall appearance, allowing you to review and revise the design early in the process, ensuring your final website aligns with your brand and goals
Image Optimization
Optimizing images refers to the process of compressing and reducing the file size of your images and media to help the load speed and overall function of your website. I compress, resize, and format images to reduce load times without sacrificing visual quality, and will advise if the media you submit fits web standards. Image optimization secures that your site will look professional while working smoothly across all devices.
Image Optimization
Stock Photos
Professional-looking and high quality images and graphics make a big impact on your website. If you are in need of high quality images, I can recommend royalty-free stock photos that support your brand, industry, and design goals. Without the added cost of photography or the worry of lacking sufficient content, stock photos can help get your business online expeditiously.
Embedded Forms
Forms have become an essential part of the online experience by collecting important data and connecting with your audience. I can integrate and customize a variety of forms, including contact forms, mailing list sign ups, quote requests, appointment bookings. You will be notified by email with each submission, seamlessly helping the communication process that is essential for your business to run smoothly.
Embedded Forms
Google Analytics
Tracking visitors to your website to know how people interact with your website, which pages they visit, and the duration of each visit can be very helpful to understanding your site’s overall performance. I can set up Google Analytics to help you gain valuable insights and improve your website’s performance while growing your online presence.
Social Media Links
The power of utilizing various social media platforms for small business today is immeasurable. The ability to drive traffic to your website from social media and vice versa allows you to stay engaged with your customers, grow your audience, and keep them informed about new products, sales, and events relative to your business. I can seamlessly integrate your social media links to any pages on your website, making it easy for visitors to follow, share, and interact with your brand across multiple channels.
Social Media Links
Essential Plugins
WordPress has a vast selection of free and paid plugins to help improve the functionality, security, and performance of your website to meet your business needs. I will assist you in determining essential features to align with the goals and vision you have for your site.
On-Page SEO
WordPress offers several plugins that can be installed to help boost your on-page SEO, which is important to helping your site be detected by search engines. Throughout the design process, I will use key elements such as image alt texts, content structures, headings, page titles, meta descriptions, and keywords to design and structure your site with the goal of visibility online. This basis helps increases the likelihood of ranking for relevant searches, and can drive more organic online traffic to your business in time.
On-Page SEO
User-Friendly Navigation
One of the most crucial, yet sometimes overlooked aspects of web design is the ability for visitors to navigate throughout your site and find important information promptly and with ease. I design clear and concise top-navigation menus and footers with the intent of improving engagement and retaining your visitor’s attention.
Client Training
One of the best aspects of a WordPress site is the ability to easily update/swap images and edit text, making simple content changes without the need for constant tech support. Upon the launch of your WordPress site, I will walk you through login in to your WordPress admin dashboard and teach you how to make simple changes.