Search Engine Optimization

We turn search engines into your biggest supporters. Our SEO approach blends human connection with technical know-how, so the right people discover your mission, your expertise and your services at exactly the right moment.

Help the right people discover what you do

SEO isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially when your work changes lives, improves health or fuels small business growth. With the blend of our technical know-how and creative strategy, we help bring more of the right eyes to your site and inspire them to take action.

Our SEO Process

Our SEO process is all about setting the right foundation and making sure you stay ahead of the competition. It all starts with a deep dive audit of your current site, where we identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. From there, we analyze what your competitors are doing to make sure your site doesn’t just compete, but outperforms.

Once we have all the insights, we craft a custom SEO plan tailored to your business goals, making sure every piece of your strategy is working together to boost rankings and drive meaningful traffic.

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Competitor Analysis

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Keyword Research

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On-page Optimization

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Ongoing Monitoring & Reporting

SEO Success Stories

Curious about how our SEO strategies can make a real impact? Check out some of our recent projects where we’ve helped businesses boost their online presence, drive traffic, and achieve measurable results. These success stories showcase the power of strong SEO, tailored to fit each unique business.

If We Build It,

They Will Click

Just like the Field of Dreams, we know that when we create a website that’s designed to perform, your audience will come. And since we’re based in Iowa, we’re all about building things that bring people together. Ready to see what we can create for you? Let’s make it happen!

Questions about SEO? We have answers.

What exactly is SEO, and why does my website need it?

SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization, which helps your website get noticed by search engines like Google. When done right, SEO improves your rankings and visibility, making it easier for customers to find you when they search for your services.

How long does it take to see results from SEO?

SEO is a long-term strategy, and while you might see some improvements within the first few months, significant results typically take 6 to 12 months. It’s about building momentum over time to achieve sustainable, organic growth.

What’s the difference between on-page and off-page SEO?

On-page SEO involves optimizing elements on your website like content, meta tags, and images to improve rankings. Off-page SEO refers to actions taken outside of your website, like building backlinks and social media engagement, to boost your site’s authority.

Do I need local SEO for my business?

If you run a local business, absolutely! Local SEO helps your business appear in local search results, driving customers in your area to your website. It’s essential for increasing visibility and attracting local leads.

How do you handle SEO audits?

We start with a comprehensive SEO audit of your website, identifying areas for improvement like technical issues, content gaps, and optimization opportunities. From there, we develop a custom strategy to improve your rankings, traffic, and overall performance.

Will SEO work for my industry?

Yes! Whether you’re in retail, real estate, healthcare, or any other industry, SEO can help you reach your target audience and grow your business online. We tailor our SEO strategies to meet the unique needs of each industry.

What is the cost of SEO services?

The cost of SEO depends on the scope of your project and the level of competition in your industry. We offer customizable SEO packages to fit businesses of all sizes and budgets. Let’s talk about your needs, and we’ll create a plan that works for you.

How do you measure the success of SEO?

We measure success using key performance indicators (KPIs) like organic traffic, keyword rankings, conversion rates, and overall ROI. We track progress regularly and provide detailed reports to show how your SEO strategy is performing.

How do I get started?

Easy—just reach out! Contact us, and we’ll set up a time to chat about your project and how we can help.

A Few Compliments

I have worked with Leng and Akili Design for more than five years. She has been a great resource for navigating social media, paid digital advertisements and digital marketing, search engine optimization, and more. She is a problem solver, very responsive, and excels at anything marketing in the digital space ...
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I have worked with Leng and Akili Design for more than five years. She has been a great resource for navigating social media, paid digital advertisements and digital marketing, search engine optimization, and more. She is a problem solver, very responsive, and excels at anything marketing in the digital space and beyond! Highly recommend.
As a small non-profit with a hands-on board, we needed a website that was both intuitive and easy to update. Leng delivered exactly what we were looking for. Not only did she provide a seamless, well-executed solution, but she continues to offer valuable guidance....
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As a small non-profit with a hands-on board, we needed a website that was both intuitive and easy to update. Leng delivered exactly what we were looking for. Not only did she provide a seamless, well-executed solution, but she continues to offer valuable guidance. Throughout the process, Leng was a pleasure to work with—responsive, professional, and always ready to assist.
Leng and her team at Akili design produced some beautiful work definitely surpassing my expectations which were already high! Her work was always on time and her flexibility with last minute changes kept things very stress-free. Loved the online portal she has set up. I could send her...
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Mark Davis
DeWaay
Leng and her team at Akili design produced some beautiful work definitely surpassing my expectations which were already high!  Her work was always on time and her flexibility with last minute changes kept things very stress-free. Loved the online portal she has set up. I could send her material 24 hours a day and know that she got it. Just fantastic. I would personally recommend talking to Leng about any web design or other web based issue that you have.
Mark Davis
DeWaay
Leng and her team tune in to what you want and delivers. She in the nail on the head when it came to the website and launching our program Meditation Around Town.
Denny Kelly
Meditation Around Town
Leng and her team tune in to what you want and delivers. She in the nail on the head when it came to the website and launching our program Meditation Around Town.
Denny Kelly
Meditation Around Town
I trust her with helping me tell our story. She can take our random scribbles on a piece of paper and help me take it to a fully completed project, or whatever we want to do. Anyone who can do that is a miracle worker.
Jen Fletcher
City of Des Moines Parks and Rec
I trust her with helping me tell our story. She can take our random scribbles on a piece of paper and help me take it to a fully completed project, or whatever we want to do. Anyone who can do that is a miracle worker.
Jen Fletcher
City of Des Moines Parks and Rec
Leng goes above and beyond and when she was reviewing the website updates noticed some quick fixes that saved our team time in updating but also reduced our costs. Leng is thoughtful, super responsive, incredibly creative and her customer service is top-notch. 10/10 would recommend.
Leng goes above and beyond and when she was reviewing the website updates noticed some quick fixes that saved our team time in updating but also reduced our costs. Leng is thoughtful, super responsive, incredibly creative and her customer service is top-notch. 10/10 would recommend.
My experience working with Leng has been exceptional. I have been part of small business for over 10 years and the common issue I run into with marketing companies is too general of an approach. I have a unique product and most companies have not taken the time...
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Gary Bowman
Propel HP
My experience working with Leng has been exceptional.  I have been part of small business for over 10 years and the common issue I run into with marketing companies is too general of an approach.  I have a unique product and most companies have not taken the time to understand my unique selling position.  Leng spent time listening and asking relevant questions so she understood what I want to accomplish and what hurdles I am having in route to that goal.  She not only gave me multiple solutions to those issues, she has been instrumental in helping me organize my efforts when things seem chaotic.  We are still in the early stages of our work together but I am thankful that I have her on my team and look forward to continuing to learn from her vast marketing expertise.
Gary Bowman
Propel HP
When you work with Leng, she has such a great personality that makes you feel comfortable, which is important when a company is investing thousands of dollars to grow their own companies.
Brian Springer
Universal Printing
When you work with Leng, she has such a great personality that makes you feel comfortable, which is important when a company is investing thousands of dollars to grow their own companies.
Brian Springer
Universal Printing
Having your team help make my social media business look professional has been such a huge relief. You are supportive, creative, consistent, and efficient! Thank you for taking me to the next level in my social media marketing!
Kalen Ludwig
Ground Breaker Homes
Having your team help make my social media business look professional has been such a huge relief. You are supportive, creative, consistent, and efficient! Thank you for taking me to the next level in my social media marketing!
Kalen Ludwig
Ground Breaker Homes
Leng and her team are passionate and engaged and take the time to understand our business. They are very timely and responsive to our needs.
Steve Bruere
Peoples Company
Leng and her team are passionate and engaged and take the time to understand our business. They are very timely and responsive to our needs.
Steve Bruere
Peoples Company