Internet Marketing and Design Review: A Full-Service Digital Partner That Actually Listens

Picture this: You’ve just poured your heart (and budget) into a sleek new website, only to realize it looks like every other template out there—slow, insecure, and impossible to update without a PhD in WordPress plugins. That was me, until I discovered Internet Marketing and Design (IMD).

This isn’t your average "drag-and-drop" web shop. With 20 years in the game, IMD offers custom-built websites, SEO baked into the foundation, and a rare honesty about what actually works online. But do they deliver? Here’s my deep dive after partnering with them for a full rebrand.

Tailored Design That Doesn’t Cut Corners

Most agencies slap a pre-made theme on your site and call it a day. IMD’s approach felt refreshingly old-school (in the best way). They hand-code sites to match your brand’s quirks—no off-the-shelf WordPress templates. My favorite touch? They flagged design choices that would hurt usability (like my obsession with auto-playing videos) and proposed smarter alternatives.

Their portfolio leans clean and conversion-focused, not overly trendy. If you want flashy animations that slow down load times, they’ll gently steer you toward solutions that balance flair and function.

Beyond Websites: A One-Stop Creative Shop

Need aerial shots for your real estate site? A promo video? Business cards? IMD’s rare combo of web design, photography, videography, and print services meant I didn’t have to juggle five vendors. Their aerial photography team captured stunning overhead shots of my retail location—something I hadn’t even considered but now use in all my ads.

SEO Without the AdWords Trap

Many "SEO-friendly" agencies just push monthly AdWords budgets. IMD builds organic search optimization into the site’s DNA. Six months post-launch, my site ranked for niche keywords without ongoing ad spend. Their explanation of SEO basics (meta tags, mobile-first indexing) was jargon-free—a relief after past experiences with snake-oil salesmen.

Support That Doesn’t Ghost You

Their 6-month post-launch support window saved me twice: once when a payment gateway glitched, and again when I needed urgent copy tweaks. Responses came within hours, not days. That said, I wish support extended beyond six months without an additional retainer—though their team did help me transition smoothly to self-managing updates.

The Trade-Offs

Pros:

• True custom design (no cookie-cutter templates)
• Multimedia expertise under one roof (photo/video/print)
• Transparent advice—they’ll veto bad ideas with logic, not upsells
• Built-in SEO that reduces reliance on paid ads
• Responsive support during the critical first six months

Cons:

• Higher upfront cost than template-based designers (worth it, but budget accordingly)
• No lifetime support—post-6 months requires à la carte fees
• Learning curve if you’re used to WordPress’s DIY updates

Final Thoughts

Internet Marketing and Design feels like the anti-agency agency. They’re not trying to sell you the moon—just a fast, secure, and strategically sound web presence. If you value custom work, honesty, and avoiding AdWords dependency, they’re a standout choice. Just know their bespoke approach isn’t the cheapest… but as I learned, neither are the hidden costs of a "bargain" template site.