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

Blue Compass

Blue Compass is a digital marketing agency at 1601 48th Street in West Des Moines, founded in 2007 by Drew Harden and now listing more than 30 staff. It sells an SEO-first mix of search engine marketing, content marketing for lead generation, social advertising and web development, with published work for DMOS, Des Moines International Airport, Sammons Financial Group and NAPA Auto Parts. Its site lists US Search Awards wins for Best Small National SEO Agency and Best Use of Search B2B. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereA West Des Moines search agency with US Search Awards recognition for B2B search work and a published roster of regional and national clients. Number 6 of the lead generation companies 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–$10,000/mo, typical for Des Moines lead generation 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.

Based in
West Des Moines, IA
Founded
2007
Team size
11–50 people
Led by
Drew Harden, CEO and Founder
Known for
SEO and GEO · search engine marketing · content marketing for lead generation · web design and development · social advertising
Named clients
DMOS, Des Moines International Airport, Sammons Financial Group, Spalding, Chevron, UnityPoint Health, NAPA Auto Parts
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–$10,000/mo, typical for Des Moines lead generation 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, clutch.co · LinkedIn ↗

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