Is social media management worth $2,000/month? For Iowa City and Cedar Rapids businesses, the real comparison isn’t $24k vs. $0. It’s $24k vs. $60k+ for in-house hiring—plus strategy, systems, and monthly content built in.

Brand photography creates intentional, on-brand images that help small businesses build trust, improve marketing, and connect with their audience.

If you’ve ever Googled “what does a boutique marketing agency do?” you’re probably trying to figure out if hiring one actually makes sense for your business. Fair question.

A full-scope, elevated brand and website experience designed for ambitious women, mompreneurs, and service providers ready for their next-level glow-up.

Our Starter Site Experience is a fast, polished, done-for-you website package designed for mompreneurs, solopreneurs, and service providers who want their site off their plate — without sacrificing style, strategy, or professionalism.

If your business is growing and you’re craving branding that finally reflects the level you’re operating at, the Mini Brand Experience is the perfect place to start. It’s designed for business owners who want an elevated, intentional identity without committing to the full Signature Experience.

Let’s have a little heart to heart for a sec because this comes up allll the time in my DMs. “Lexi, I want branding. I want a website. I want a visual identity that makes people stop mid-scroll and go… wait who is she? But I also have… like… 7 dollars in my checking account.”

If you’ve ever tried to DIY your website and ended up crying over a layout that won’t center... you’re not alone. 🙋‍♀️ Every small business owner hits that point where they realize their website needs to look as professional as they are — but without needing a full-time web developer or a PhD in code. Enter Wix , the platform I use for nearly every client at Myliu Marketing . I’ve tested a lot  of platforms over the years — WordPress, Squarespace, Showit — and while they all

If you’ve ever wondered what I’m doing between client calls… there’s a good chance I’m in the kitchen, frosting these cinnamon rolls with one hand and answering emails with the other. 😂

WHAT MYLIU (MY•LOO) REALLY MEANS When I started this business back in 2020, I didn’t want a trendy name with no meaning. I wanted...

Well well well... looks like you’ve been out here Googling “best branding and web design studio in Iowa City”  and guess what? You found us 😉 Consider this our unofficial résumé. So who are we? We’re Myliu Marketing , a branding and web design studio serving Iowa City + Cedar Rapids (and beyonddd). We help service-based businesses stop blending in and start showing up online with brands that actually feel like them. Not stiff. Not corporate. Just... polished, strategic, and

Let’s get one thing straight… running a business while raising a toddler is not “girlboss chic.” It’s real life. It’s messy, loud, exhausting, and sometimes hilarious in ways you couldn’t make up if you tried.

If you would have told 19-year-old me that dropping out of college would lead to running the marketing for a multi-million dollar real...

We’ve all been there. Your very first logo? It’s kind of like your high school sweetheart. At the time, you’re proud of it—you show it...

You’ve got your Canva logo downloaded, your colors picked, and you’re feeling official. But then… clients still don’t “get” what you do. Your Instagram feels all over the place. Your website looks kinda piecemeal. And you’re wondering: wasn’t the logo supposed to fix this?