About Ron the Web Guy

Ron the Web Guy has designed, hosted, and optimized websites for small businesses in Washington state since 1996 — 30 years of hands-on website expertise based in Roslyn and Cle Elum, WA. Past projects include Microsoft, T-Mobile, Nintendo, Samsung, Car Toys, and Carbyne. Now focused exclusively on small businesses throughout Kittitas County and Washington state who need to get found on Google.

Where it started — Cle Elum, WA, 1995

In late 1995, while working as a real estate agent in Cle Elum, WA, I taught myself to build websites using Notepad on Windows 3.1 and a 28.8k dial-up modem. I was working out of the back of my parents’ Real Estate office on the corner of 1st and Oakes in Cle Elum. By February 1996 I had launched two live websites, and I was completely hooked.

That corner in Cle Elum is where Ron the Web Guy started. The same community where I built my first websites is where I still live and work today — and it’s the market I know better than any agency in Seattle or Spokane ever will. If your business is in Cle Elum, Roslyn, Ellensburg or anywhere in Kittitas County, you’re talking to someone who has been here for all of it.

A few blocks from a Hollywood set

Roslyn isn’t just where I live and work — it’s where the TV series Northern Exposure was filmed, right on Pennsylvania Avenue, a few blocks from my house. I was an extra in an episode during Season 2 where we ran down the street from the Brick Tavern past Village Pizza. You can see the photos and the full story on my Roslyn tourism site, which I also built and host.

It’s a small-town story, but it says something bigger: I’m not a consultant who parachutes into Kittitas County for client work. I’ve been a fixture of this community since before most web agencies existed.

30 years of clients — from enterprise to Main Street

In the late 1990s and 2000s, the web design work expanded well beyond Kittitas County. Over three decades I have designed, developed, and managed websites and digital campaigns for:

• Microsoft — web design and digital marketing
• T-Mobile — web design and digital marketing
• Nintendo — web design and digital marketing
• Samsung — web design and digital marketing
• Car Toys — web design and digital marketing
• Carbyne — web design and digital marketing
• Dozens of businesses across the US. See my portfolio →

Working at enterprise scale taught me what separates a website that performs from one that just exists. The same technical SEO principles, structured data practices, and content strategies I applied to Fortune 500 campaigns are exactly what I bring to every Cle Elum small business website I build today.

What Ron does now

Today Ron the Web Guy is focused on one thing: helping small businesses in Kittitas County and Washington state get found on Google and convert that traffic into customers. That means three core services, all under one roof:

• WordPress website design — custom sites built for local search visibility and conversion, not templates
• Local SEO — Google Business Profile optimization, technical SEO, and AI search visibility for Kittitas County businesses
• Managed WordPress hosting — VPS hosting with Wordfence Security, Cloudflare, monthly updates, and backups from $29.95/month

No account managers. No overseas handoffs. No churn-and-burn templates. One call, one person, 30 years of experience.

Why Cle Elum, Ellensburg businesses work with Ron

Most web agencies are in Seattle. They have never driven through Cle Elum, they have never talked to a Kittitas County business owner about what it actually takes to compete on Google in a rural market, and they will hand your project to a junior designer you have never met.

Ron has been working in this market since before most of those agencies existed. He knows the local search landscape — which queries have real demand, which competitors are actually ranking, and what it takes to move from page 2 to the Google local pack for a Cle Elum service business. That local knowledge is not something a Seattle agency can replicate.

What clients say about Ron the Web Guy

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Based on 32 reviews

Gary S.

With web sites, it's all about the experience. Easy navigation, staying on top of trends, making sure things run the way they're supposed to seem simple and straightforward, but often not the case. That's why we work with Ron The Web Guy. He knows his stuff. His suggestions and solutions are well thought out and executable. He's helped us improve our SEO, traffic and security. We look at Ron as a valuable business partner and look forward to his continued support and help in the future.

Robert W.

Ron the Web Guy is great and knows how to drive SEO results, I highly recommend him.

Hannah W.

Ron is absolutely amazing! He is kind, professional, fast, tons of experience, and a local here in Roslyn!

Roy B.

Ron is a smart and savvy stand up fella. He has our highest possible recommendation without a doubt.

Suzie R.

Ron is amazing! Easy to work with, communication is seamless and he responds almost immediately. Can’t ask for more!

Pete R.

Ron the Web Guy's forward-thinking approach has significantly contributed to our project's success. His ability to understand and cater to our needs has resulted in a modern, secure website that has revolutionized our operations. We are proud of his exceptional work!

Lisa G.

Ron has helped my family with all our websites and email needs for several years. I highly recommend the big guy in the funny hat.

Blue Botanicals C.

Ron The Website Guy is amazing, exceeded all my expectations by far! Ron knows his sh** (blip blip), responds quickly, detail oriented, and nice guy too. If you need help with anything to do with your website or SEO Ron is the best! Stephanie

Zack F.

Ron has helped me on my websites for a few years now. Always knowledgeable, and can be reached pretty much any time throughout the day I have questions.

Rachelle B.

Ron is very knowledgeable... GREAT to work with... and very efficient.

Get in touch

If you are a small business in Cle Elum, Roslyn, Ellensburg, Wenatchee, or anywhere in Washington state and you need a website that actually generates leads — call Ron directly at (425) 243-7239 or fill out the form below.