Captain Jack Communications

Established in 1994 and based in Ames, Iowa, Captain Jack Communications is a small web development and digital marketing firm serving businesses in the Des Moines area and across Iowa. The company was acquired by Global Reach Internet Productions in November 2011, which brought additional software and service capabilities, including the Global Reach SiteViz content management system. With a team of 1-10 people, the agency positions itself as one of Iowa's longest-running web development firms, working directly with clients from initial contact through project delivery. The agency's services span web development and design, digital marketing, IT support, hosting, graphic design, and website accessibility compliance. Concrete offerings include custom website design and programming (HTML, CSS, PHP, AJAX, JavaScript, MySQL), WordPress design, development, and hosting, e-commerce and shopping cart development, content management solutions, and intranets. Digital marketing services cover search engine optimization, social media marketing, search engine marketing, and email marketing, alongside copywriting and corporate branding. IT-related services include desktop and network support, backup and disaster recovery, server and hardware sales, and website, email, and VPS hosting. The company also addresses Section 508, ADA, and WCAG accessibility compliance for websites. Captain Jack Communications states that it publicly lists its SEO results and offers a free SEO report for new or existing websites seeking improved search visibility.