Ellensburg Web Design

Web design, managed hosting, and local SEO for Ellensburg small businesses — since 1996.

Ron the Web Guy has designed and hosted websites for Ellensburg businesses for 30 years — longer than most web agencies have existed. From static HTML to custom hand coding, Ron has done it all. These days Ron uses the tried & true WordPress platform based on 30 years of small business web presence experience.

One of those early Ellensburg projects was the Ellensburg Telephone Company website — built in the late 1990s when connecting a local phone company to the public internet was genuinely novel work.

WordPress has more than doubled its market share over that time, from 21% of all websites in 2014 to 41.5% today (W3Techs, July 2026). Ellensburg clients include Central Plumbing, Basic Septic, Carrell Crane & Heavy Hauling, Cross Valley Training, and Kittitas Valley Trail Riders.

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30 years building websites for Ellensburg businesses

• WordPress websites built to rank in Ellensburg local search — not just look good
• Local SEO that puts Ellensburg businesses on Google Maps and in the local pack
• Managed VPS hosting — fast, secure, and always up to date
• Contact forms and lead capture on every relevant page
• Clear calls to action on every page
• One call, one person — Ron answers his own phone: (425) 243-7239

Web design services for Ellensburg small businesses

Ron the Web Guy offers WordPress website design, managed hosting (from $29.95/month), local SEO, WooCommerce eCommerce, website clean-up services for Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, WebFlow and WordPress sites for Ellensburg small businesses — all in one shop, no handoffs.

Ellensburg websites Ron has built

Ron the Web Guy has built websites for Ellensburg businesses across plumbing, agriculture, food, nonprofits, eCommerce, and heavy equipment. A few recent projects:

• Central Plumbing — Ellensburg web design, hosting, and SEO
• Basic Septic — Ellensburg web design, hosting, and SEO
• Carrell Crane & Heavy Hauling — Ellensburg web design and hosting
• Cross Valley Training — eCommerce web design and hosting
• Kittitas Valley Trail Riders — Ellensburg web design and hosting
• Best Friends Again — Ellensburg nonprofit web design and hosting

See all Ellensburg web design projects →

What Ellensburg and Kittitas County businesses say about Ron the Web Guy

Ron the Web Guy5.0

Based on 33 reviews

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!

Roy B.

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

Del R.

Ron is a good listener and was able to help me troubleshoot my Woo-Commerce issue. He also had good suggestions for improving my website's health in general.

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

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.

Ramona G.

Ron re-designed our website for Totallytailspetcare.com and it is working awesome!! It was a pleasure to work with Ron on new formatting, security package & some color/graphic advice. He is very professional & easy to work with! I would definitely recommend him to anyone who has a website.

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!

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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

Ready to get your Ellensburg business found on Google?
Call (425) 243-7239 or fill out the form above. Free consultation, no obligation.

How to choose a web designer in Ellensburg

Most web designers build your site and disappear. Before hiring anyone for your Ellensburg business, ask three questions:

1. Do they maintain sites after launch? A WordPress site that is not regularly updated becomes a security liability within months. Ron’s hosting plan handles updates, backups, and monitoring.
2. Do they understand local SEO for Kittitas County? Getting found on Google in Ellensburg is different from ranking in Seattle. The competition, query volumes, and local pack signals are different. Ron has worked in this market for 30 years.
3. Can you reach them when something breaks? Ron answers his own phone: (425) 243-7239. No support ticket.

Frequently asked questions about web design in Ellensburg, WA

How much does a WordPress website cost for an Ellensburg small business?

A custom WordPress website for an Ellensburg small business typically costs between $995 and $8,000 depending on the number of pages, functionality, and whether eCommerce is included. Ongoing managed hosting starts at $29.95/month. Every project starts with a no-charge 15-minute consultation and a written proposal — no mystery pricing.

What Ellensburg businesses has Ron the Web Guy worked with?

Ron has built websites for Ellensburg businesses across multiple industries — plumbing and mechanical (Central Plumbing), agriculture (Basic Septic), heavy equipment (Carrell Crane & Heavy Hauling), eCommerce (Cross Valley Training), nonprofits (Best Friends Again), and equestrian services (Kittitas Valley Trail Riders, Charlie Gibson Horse Transportation). See the full Ellensburg portfolio →

How do I get my Ellensburg business found on Google Maps?

Appearing in Google’s local pack (the map results) for Ellensburg searches requires three things: a fully optimized and verified Google Business Profile, NAP consistency (your name, address, and phone number matching exactly across all online directories), and a city landing page that tells Google where you operate and what you do. Ron handles all three as part of every new website project. 98% of consumers used the internet to find local business information in 2023 (BrightLocal, 2024).

Does my Ellensburg business need a local web designer or can I use a national agency?

A national agency will not know that Ellensburg is the county seat of Kittitas County, that the primary industries are agriculture, Central Washington University, and tourism, or which local search queries actually have volume. That market knowledge directly affects how pages are structured, which keywords are worth targeting, and which competitors you are actually up against. Ron has worked in the Ellensburg market since 1996 — that context is not something a national template shop can replicate.

Do I even need a website for my Ellensburg business?

Your Google Business Profile gets you on the map. Your website gets you everywhere else. A GBP alone won’t rank for “Ellensburg plumber,” “Ellensburg electrician,” or any specific service query — those results go to businesses with dedicated pages. You also don’t own your GBP. Google can suspend it without warning. You own your website.

AI search tools like ChatGPT and Google’s AI Overviews pull answers from website content, not Business Profiles. An Ellensburg business with no website is increasingly invisible in AI-generated results. In 2026, a website matters more than ever — not less.

Looking for an “eburg” web designer?

Ellensburg locals have called it “eburg” for decades — and if that’s what brought you here, you’re in the right place. Ron the Web Guy has been the go-to web designer for eburg businesses since 1996. Same quality, same person, same phone: (425) 243-7239.

Serving Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Roslyn, Kittitas and all of Kittitas County

Ron the Web Guy serves small businesses throughout Kittitas County and Central Washington:

Ellensburg  |  Cle Elum  |  Roslyn  |  Kittitas  |  Thorp  |  Ronald  |  Easton  |  Wenatchee  |  and all of Washington state

Other services: Ellensburg SEO  |  Ellensburg Hosting  |  Website Clean-Up

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