Belstar Media

Based in Dubuque, Iowa, Belstar Media has been building websites since 1999, working with small to medium-sized businesses and organizations that need web design and development support alongside ongoing digital services. The small team structure keeps the agency focused on long-standing client relationships, including a two-decade advertising partnership with an Ohio-based firm, Cassidy Advertising & Consulting. Its portfolio spans a range of industries, reflecting a generalist approach to web projects rather than a narrow vertical focus. Core offerings include responsive website design, content management system setup, and search engine optimization applying standard best-practice techniques for visibility in major search engines. Development work extends to e-commerce solutions, custom programming, and application development, supported by planning-stage services such as site analysis and online strategy. Creative services cover multimedia and animation, email marketing, and online advertising. More recent additions to the service list include DDoS protection using Cloudflare and CDN solutions, GDPR/CCPA cookie consent implementation, ADA-compliant accessible web design, AI-assisted content creation guidance for tools like ChatGPT, and 3D product visualization allowing customers to view products from multiple angles with zoom functionality. Client work is managed through a web-based content management system that allows businesses to update text, images, and navigation without specialized technical knowledge, positioning the agency as a full-service partner for ongoing website maintenance as well as initial builds.