I’m Wesley Taylor, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa tech guy, not a salesman. I build websites for businesses anywhere and handle the tech side of small businesses here at home, and I stay with every project from the first call to long after launch.
I connect technology with the practical needs of a business. My goal is to bring your ideas to life, solve the technical challenges, and build a website that supports where you want to go.
Your project stays with me, start to finish.
No handoffs to account managers, no outsourced developers, no getting passed around. I personally lead your project from the first conversation through launch and the support after it. When you have a question, you reach the person who built your site.
Why “Era2”?
Era2 is about launching your business into its second era. Big or small, brand new or decades old, a new website can captivate customers and draw people into what your business becomes next.
Curiosity brought me here.
I've been interested in technology for as long as I can remember. I studied cybersecurity at university before changing direction, drawn to work that brings together technology and business. Along the way, I've solved challenging technical problems that had resisted previous troubleshooting. Those experiences reinforced the value of persistence, curiosity, and a fresh perspective.
AI is a tool. The details still matter.
Anyone can make a website with AI. Turning that starting point into a polished, optimized website that helps a business thrive takes additional expertise: expertly guiding and prompting AI, applying creative direction, and handling the technical details. That is what I’m here to help with.
What AI won’t handle on its own is the work you never see. That hidden layer decides whether a website stays fast, safe and dependable, or quietly breaks down after launch.
Security, built in from day one
My background is in cybersecurity, and it shapes every build. Sites launch with encrypted connections enforced, strict browser rules that block injected code and clickjacking, spam-resistant forms, and analytics that wait for visitor consent. Access to our own systems is locked behind hardware security keys.
Backend work that holds it all together
Behind every page is the setup that keeps it running: domains and DNS, hosting, secure form delivery, search and analytics, your Google Business Profile, backups and uptime monitoring, plus a private client portal for your files, requests and invoices. Each piece is configured for your business, not left on default settings.
The exact methods stay in-house, but the result is simple: a site that is protected, fast and built to keep working long after launch.
I started Era2 Solutions in October 2026 to bring those pieces together. I bring several years of hands-on experience with AI, certifications in AI, Google Analytics, Google Ads and Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate and Power Apps, and experience with Google Analytics, Business Profile, and Google Cloud, alongside specialized tools and services.
My approach combines expertly guiding and prompting AI with refining the design, optimizing the site, and handling the behind-the-scenes setup that supports a business’s goals. I care about both how a solution works and how it helps the people using it.
Bringing businesses into 3D.
Photos show a space. 3D lets people step inside it. I create interactive 3D tours that visitors can explore from their phone or computer, so they know your space before they ever arrive. I’m also expanding into capturing vehicle interiors for car dealerships, giving shoppers a true look inside a car before they visit the lot. Few local web designers offer 3D in-house, and it’s one of the clearest ways to stand out online. See 3D tours ↗
IT support & networkingCompTIA A+ · Cisco CCST IT Support · Microsoft Diagnostics & Troubleshooting · Google Troubleshooting & Debugging · Cisco Networking
CybersecurityGoogle Cybersecurity Certificate · CompTIA Security+ · AI Security · AI in National Security · Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
CloudAWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials · Oracle Cloud Foundations · Google Professional Cloud Architect · Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals · AWS AI Practitioner
Data & researchIBM Data Science Professional Certificate · Snowflake University · Bloomberg Market Concepts · NASA Open Science 101
AI & machine learningGoogle AI Professional Certificate · NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute · Large Multimodal Prompting with Gemini · ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers · Multi AI Agent Systems with CrewAI · Google Generative AI Leader · NVIDIA Agentic AI Professional · Microsoft AI Business Professional
Project management & businessProject Management Professional (PMP) · Negotiation Skills · Business Management · System Surveyor Certification
Training programsPer Scholas IT, cybersecurity & data training · freeCodeCamp · Foundational C# · Microsoft Learn, Applied Skills & professional certifications · AWS Skill Builder · Cisco Networking Academy: Cybersecurity, Python, Linux & Data Science · Harvard CS50x
My promises to you
You’ll work with me.I lead your project personally, from the first call to launch and beyond.
No surprise bills.Your price is in writing before we start, and any extra work is quoted and approved first.
You’ll hear back fast.I reply within one business day.
It’s yours.Your domain and key accounts stay in your name, with every login handed over at launch.
Plain English, always.I’ll explain what I’m doing and why, without the jargon.
A conversation, then a collaboration.
I enjoy bringing ideas to life, working through technical problems, and helping businesses grow. When we work together, you can expect clear explanations, personal attention, room for your feedback, and support after launch. We'll talk through what you need and make the technology easier to understand along the way.
In-person website services across Eastern & Central Iowa
We offer web design, website care, and in-person project meetings in these communities and other locations within 100 miles of Cedar Rapids, plus Ames, Des Moines and surrounding communities:
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Hiawatha
Robins
Fairfax
Ely
Palo
Mount Vernon
Lisbon
Center Point
Central City
Springville
Alburnett
Walford
Solon
North Liberty
Coralville
Iowa City
Tiffin
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Dubuque
Ames, Des Moines & surrounding communities
We also meet in person in Ames and throughout the Des Moines area, including:
Ames
Des Moines
West Des Moines
Ankeny
Urbandale
Johnston
Waukee
Clive
Altoona
Pleasant Hill
Grimes
Norwalk
Bondurant
Windsor Heights
Don’t see your town? If you’re within 100 miles of Cedar Rapids, plus Ames, Des Moines and surrounding communities, we can meet in person. Online meetings are available anywhere, no matter the distance.
