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.

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 Cle Elum, Ellensburg, and Kittitas County businesses say about Ron the Web Guy

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Based on 31 reviews

Michael C.

Expert professional work, that all began over 20 years ago, when many of us hadn’t a clue as to what a forward slash was. Ron does it correctly the first time and runs with you as you grow. Invest wisely in your project, work with the “Ron the Web Guy”

Dustin S.

Ron the Web Guy was awesome to work with when revamping our website! He's very responsive and created the changes we requested super fast. We highly recommend Ron for any and all website help that you may be looking for, his pricing is unbeatable! We will definitely be using his services in the future as our business grows here at East Slope Earthworks, LLC!

Roy B.

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

Beth B.

Ron has been SUPER helpful with my website and teaching me about SEO. I am so grateful for his support and help!

Robert W.

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

North 93 R.

I am incredibly impressed with Ron the Web Guy. He is timely, professional, and has great teaching techniques for users new to WordPress. Top Notch!

Madysen O.

Ron the web guy is a great help for anything website related. I am currently learning how to manage the website myself so when i have a question about how to do something on the website he will send a how-to video or a quick explanation very promptly and willing to fix anything I manage to mess up lol. He is great at training me to let me spread my wings and fly on my own which I love and appreciate!

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!

Bobby F.

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.

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.