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 33 reviews

Michael C.

Rons response time is pretty awesome!

Adrea B.

Working with Ron the Web Guy was a breeze, he was quick to respond, knowledgeable, and we created a beautiful, professional, interactive website all from the comfort of our homes. For the price and the help there is no one else I would recommend.

Te S.

I have had the pleasure of having the best web developer in the world in my belief. Ron has been great with communicating and beyond helpful with allowing me to make decisions but also stay informed with new policies. I don’t think I’d recommend anyone over Ron the Web guy!!!

Central WA Antique Farm Equipment C.

Ron has been great to work with. He has donates many hours repairing our non-profit website and saved us from the old hosting company's high fees.

Bobby F.

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We had paid 2 other companies to help us over the years for our advertising both companies were a joke and both we ended up having the worst experience. Now since Ron the Web Guy came on board he has taken countless hours fixing the issues with our website, social networking sites. We are grateful for Ron for taking the time to help us out. If you're looking for a better website boosting your presence give Ron the Web Guy a try. We are more than happy we did. Also he saved us money on monthly payments can't forget that.

Ricky G.

Ron was amazing to work with! From the beginning, he clearly explained what he would do, what we could expect, and when he would get things done. Most importantly, he delivered exactly as promised. The amount of detail and information Ron provided was incredibly helpful and gave us a much better understanding of our options and what we were looking to accomplish. He was thorough, professional, and great to work with throughout the entire process. Thank you, Ron!

Robert W.

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

Katie R.

Highly, highly HIGHLY recommend Ron the Web Guy! He is knowledgeable and knows SEO. Ron knows Wordpress very, very well. And, when he at first isn't sure, it doesn't take him long to figure it out and push forward. He is trustworthy with staying power to get the job done. No job too big as he powers through. Before Ron, my website was a mess. Now, it is working smoothly. His Wordpress and SEO acumen is Top notch. If you need a website built and hosted, Ron's your guy. Thanks, Ron, for all you do! I appreciate you! K.Kay

Kevin S.

Ron the Web Guy is awesome! Very knowledgable from front to back end. Did a great job in making our sites solid and secure. Recommended!

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.