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HIVEMIND SOLUTIONS · Ames, Iowa web design & SEO

Your website shouldbe winning youcustomers.

We design fast, modern websites and local SEO for small businesses stuck with outdated, slow, or embarrassing sites. Built in Ames, serving the Des Moines metro and central Iowa, with AI-powered tools that deliver agency-quality work faster and for less.

Get a free homepage mockup →What we do

No cost. No obligation. See it before you buy it.

Most small business websites get built once and then forgotten. We build sites that load fast, look sharp on every phone and make it easy for customers to call, book or buy.

The problem

Your website is quietly costing you customers.

Customers judge your business by your website before they ever call. If it looks abandoned, they assume you might be too, and they tap the next result.

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    Breaks on phonesTiny text, pinch-to-zoom, buttons nobody can tap.
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    Slow to loadVisitors don't wait. They bounce to a competitor.
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    Invisible on GoogleNot showing up for “near me” and local searches.
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    “Not secure” warningsNo HTTPS scares people away from your contact form.
BeforeAfter
What we do

Website design, local SEO and care, from one hive.

Everything a small business needs to look professional online and get found by local customers. No bloated retainers, no mystery invoices.

Website Design

Custom, mobile-first websites that load fast, look sharp, and turn visitors into calls, bookings and quote requests.

  • Custom design, not a cookie-cutter template
  • Built for phones first
  • Clear calls to action on every page
Web design in Des Moines

Local SEO

Show up when people nearby search for what you do. We handle the technical setup and the local signals Google looks for.

  • Google Business Profile optimization
  • Service and location pages
  • Schema, speed and on-page SEO
Des Moines SEO

Ongoing Care

Your site stays fast, secure and up to date while you run your business. Need a change? Just ask.

  • Hosting, SSL and backups
  • Content updates on request
  • Monthly SEO check-ups
Website care plans
3core services, one point of contact
4simple steps from mockup to launch
1free homepage mockup before you pay anything
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Websites for artists, bands, producers, DJs and audio engineers.

Press kits, embedded players, show dates, merch and booking links, and rate cards for engineers, on the same packages and prices as every other site we build.

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How it works

From outdated to outstanding in four steps.

  1. 01

    Free mockup

    Tell us about your business. We design a homepage mockup so you can see the difference first.

  2. 02

    Plan & quote

    We agree on pages, features and a clear written price. No surprises later.

  3. 03

    Build

    Our AI-powered workflow builds your site fast, with real human review on every page.

  4. 04

    Launch & grow

    We launch, connect Google tools, and keep improving with an optional care plan.

Concept work

See what your site could look like.

We built five concept homepages for local industries to show what's possible: 3D animated heroes, parallax scrolling and tap-to-call on every phone. They're concept designs, not client projects.

Concept homepage for a custom home builder: a 3D house and low-poly trees assemble on a blueprint grid beside the headlineHome builder conceptConcept homepage for a home renovation company: a polished gold 3D roof frame and hammer on a dark backgroundHome renovation conceptConcept homepage for a pet spa: a glossy 3D paw with floating bubbles and snipping scissorsPet grooming conceptConcept homepage for a tailor: waving 3D silk fabric with a spool of gold thread stitching a seamTailor & alterations conceptConcept homepage for a countertop fabricator: 3D wood, quartz and granite slabs fanning out beside the headlineCountertop shop concept

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Our story

Why HIVEMIND SOLUTIONS exists.

I'm Alexander, based in Ames, near the Iowa State Research Park. I started HIVEMIND SOLUTIONS because I kept seeing great local businesses losing customers to bad or missing websites. A hive mind is a lot of minds working as one, and that's how I work. I use modern AI tools to build sites fast, so small businesses get agency-quality work without agency prices.

Alexander, founder · Ames, Iowa

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Pricing

Honest pricing for small business websites.

Agency-quality work without the agency overhead. Pick a starting point; we'll tailor the rest.

Starter

A sharp, fast site that makes you look legit on day one.

Starting at
$449 one-time
+ $29/mo hosting & care
  • Up to 5 custom-designed pages
  • Mobile-first, fast-loading build
  • On-page SEO basics + Google indexing
  • Contact form + click-to-call
  • Hosting, SSL, backups & small edits ($29/mo)
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Best value

Growth Site + Local SEO

For businesses ready to compete on Google across the metro.

Starting at
$1,195 one-time
+ $49/mo hosting & care
  • Up to 12 pages incl. service + location pages
  • Local SEO keyword plan + schema markup
  • Google Business Profile optimization
  • Analytics + Search Console setup
  • Hosting, SSL, backups & edits ($49/mo)
Start with Growth →

Local SEO & Care Retainer

Ongoing local SEO and hands-on care to keep you climbing.

Starting at
$249 /month
Month-to-month, cancel anytime
  • Monthly local SEO work + check-up report
  • Google Business Profile posts & upkeep
  • Content edits and new pages as needed
  • Hosting, SSL, and backups handled
  • A direct line to us when something breaks
Start with Retainer →

Prices are starting points. Every project gets a clear written quote after your free mockup, so you know exactly what you're paying for.

Compare plans in detail →

Central Iowa

Based in Ames. Serving Des Moines and the metro.

HIVEMIND SOLUTIONS is based in Ames, near the Iowa State Research Park, and works with businesses across the Des Moines metro and central Iowa. A search in Ankeny isn't the same as one in Valley Junction or Campustown, and every site is built for the customers it actually serves.

Des MoinesWest Des MoinesAnkenyUrbandaleJohnstonWaukeeCliveGrimesAltoonaPleasant HillNorwalkIndianolaAmesHuxleyNevadaStory CityBooneBondurantPolk CityCarlisleWindsor HeightsSlaterGilbert

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FAQ

Questions, answered straight.

How much does a small business website cost?

Starter websites start at $449 one-time plus $29/mo for hosting and care. Growth Site + Local SEO starts at $1,195 one-time plus $49/mo. Our Local SEO & Care Retainer is $249/mo, month-to-month. You'll get a clear, written quote after your free homepage mockup.

What is the free homepage mockup?

We design what your new homepage could look like, based on your business and goals, and show it to you. If you love it, we build the rest. If not, you owe nothing.

How fast can you build my website?

Our AI-powered workflow handles a lot of the heavy lifting, so we move a lot faster than a traditional agency. You'll get a realistic timeline with your quote, based on the size of your site and how quickly content and feedback come together.

Do you only work with Des Moines businesses?

We're based in Ames, near the Iowa State Research Park, and focused on the Des Moines metro and central Iowa, but everything we do works remotely, so we can help small businesses elsewhere too.

Can you guarantee I'll rank #1 on Google?

No, and you should be wary of anyone who does. Nobody controls Google's rankings. What we do is get the fundamentals right (speed, mobile, structure, content, Google Business Profile) so you have the best honest shot.

Will I own my website and domain?

Yes. Your domain should be registered in your name and your content belongs to you. We'll walk you through it so nothing is held hostage.

I don't have a website at all. Can you still help?

Definitely. Starting fresh is often the fastest path. We'll build the essentials and set up your Google Business Profile so people can find you.

Want to go deeper? Read 9 Signs Your Small Business Website Is Costing You Customers or what a small business website costs.

Industries

Built for the way your customers search.

A restaurant, a roofer and a dental office need very different websites. Here's what we build for each.

Industry

Contractors & Remodelers

For general contractors, remodelers, roofers, concrete, fence and deck builders across the Des Moines metro and central Iowa.

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Plumbers & HVAC

For plumbers, HVAC, heating and cooling, water heater and drain companies serving the Des Moines metro and central Iowa.

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Salons, Barbers & Groomers

For hair salons, barbershops, nail and lash studios, spas and pet groomers in the Des Moines metro, Ames and central Iowa.

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Restaurants & Cafés

For restaurants, cafés, bars, food trucks, bakeries and coffee shops in the Des Moines metro, Ames and central Iowa.

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Dental & Medical Practices

For dentists, orthodontists, chiropractors, physical therapists, optometrists, counselors and independent clinics in the Des Moines metro and central Iowa.

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Landscaping & Lawn Care

For landscapers, lawn care, hardscaping, tree service, irrigation and snow removal companies across the Des Moines metro and central Iowa.

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Auto Repair & Body Shops

For independent auto repair shops, tire and brake shops, body shops, diesel repair and detailers in the Des Moines metro, Ames and central Iowa.

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Free homepage mockup

Let's see what your website could be.

Send us a few details. We'll design a free mockup of your new homepage and show you exactly how we'd fix what's holding your current site back.

Prefer email? [email protected]

Based in Ames, Iowa. Meetings by appointment across the Des Moines metro and central Iowa, or by phone and video.

You'll get a personal reply from Alexander. Your info is only used to respond to you. Prefer email? [email protected]