Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

Blue Compass

Blue Compass is a digital marketing agency in West Des Moines that started as a two-person web shop in 2007 under founder Drew Harden. It builds websites and runs SEO, generative-engine optimisation, content and social advertising programmes, and reports a 48 percent average organic traffic increase one year after site launches. The agency also operates the West48 event centre. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereWeb work for Spalding, NAPA Auto Parts and Sammons Financial Group, at a scale that puts it among the metro's largest homegrown digital shops. Number 9 of the marketing agencies in Des Moines.

Who leads itDrew Harden, CEO and Founder.

Work they can showDes Moines International Airport. Website design, UX and CMS build. Sammons Financial Group. SEO program.

Estimated cost

Estimated: $3,000–$8,000/mo, typical for Des Moines marketing retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

A fit forCentral Iowa companies in finance, health care, transportation and ag, such as Sammons Financial Group and Ruan, that want a website rebuild paired with ongoing SEO and paid search.

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Based in
West Des Moines, IA
Founded
2007
Led by
Drew Harden, CEO and Founder
Known for
SEO and GEO · web design and development · digital marketing · content marketing
Named clients
Des Moines International Airport, Sammons Financial Group, Spalding, UnityPoint Health, NAPA Auto Parts, DMOS, Chevron
Best for
Central Iowa companies in finance, health care, transportation and ag, such as Sammons Financial Group and Ruan, that want a website rebuild paired with ongoing SEO and paid search.
Selected work
  • Des Moines International Airport. Website design, UX and CMS build. source ↗
  • Sammons Financial Group. SEO program. source ↗
Estimated cost

Estimated: $3,000–$8,000/mo, typical for Des Moines marketing retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

Office
1601 48th St, Suite 200 · West Des Moines, IA · 50266 · (515) 868-0010
Blue Compass homepage, captured September 28, 2026
bluecompass.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

Sources bluecompass.com, expertise.com · LinkedIn ↗

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