I build fast, modern, and professional websites that actually bring in business. No agency overhead. No hidden fees. Just a website that finally works for you.
Just 5–8 lost leads per month = thousands in missed revenue going to competitors.
The Solution: A professional website that works 24/7 to bring in customers—even while you sleep.
While you focus on running your business, your website is quietly sending customers to your competitors.
“After 40+ years in the insurance industry without ever having a website, I was nervous about where to start. Ryan made the process simple, thoughtful, and completely stress-free. The site that he built for us from scratch captures our values perfectly. It's clean, professional, and easy for clients to use and navigate. I'd recommend him to anyone who wants a website but doesn't know where to begin. His patience and skill made all the difference.”
Barbara Rose
Owner, Brehm Rose Health
“After 40+ years in the insurance industry without ever having a website, I was nervous about where to start. Ryan made the process simple, thoughtful, and completely stress-free. The site that he built for us from scratch captures our values perfectly. It's clean, professional, and easy for clients to use and navigate. I'd recommend him to anyone who wants a website but doesn't know where to begin. His patience and skill made all the difference.”
Barbara Rose
Owner, Brehm Rose Health
Real results from real businesses. See how we've transformed digital presence and performance.
Perfect for small businesses ready to compete online
Ideal for businesses wanting full digital presence
E-commerce, booking systems, or custom functionality
I offer comprehensive digital solutions to help your business thrive online. From AI automation to custom software, I've got you covered.
Streamline your business with smart automation. From chatbots to workflow automation, I help you save time and reduce manual work.
Need something unique? I build custom web applications and tools tailored specifically to your business needs and processes.
Your website is never "done." I provide ongoing maintenance, updates, and optimization to keep your site running perfectly.
Ready to explore what's possible for your business?
Let's Discuss Your Needs →No committees, no delays
Get your website live in weeks, not months. Direct communication means faster decisions and quicker implementation.
No agency markups or hidden fees
Pay developer rates, not agency prices. Transparent pricing with no surprise costs or monthly retainers.
You work directly with the developer
Skip the account managers and project coordinators. Speak directly with the person building your website.
I handle your web growth personally
Your success is my success. I'm invested in your long-term growth, not just completing a project.
Hi, I'm Ryan Vandehey, a freelance web developer and SEO specialist based right here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For years, I've been helping small businesses across the country build fast, professional websites that actually bring in customers—not just look pretty.
As a Milwaukee web designer, I understand what local businesses need to compete online. Whether you're a Riverwest coffee shop, a Bay View restaurant, or a Wauwatosa service company, I've helped Milwaukee businesses just like yours get found on Google and convert more website visitors into paying customers.
But my reach extends far beyond the Brew City. I work with small businesses nationwide, bringing that same personal, direct-partnership approach to entrepreneurs and business owners who are tired of dealing with big agencies and want to work directly with their web developer.
When you work with me, you're not just hiring a web development service—you're partnering with someone who genuinely cares about your business success. No account managers. No project coordinators. Just direct communication with the person actually building your website.
I specialize in:
While I'm proud to call Milwaukee home (and yes, I know the best spots for cheese curds and craft beer), I work with clients nationwide. Whether you need a web developer near you in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, or you're a small business owner in California, Texas, or New York, I bring the same level of personal service and technical expertise to every project.
My approach is simple: build websites that work as hard as small business owners do. No fluff, no unnecessary complexity—just clean, fast, professional websites that help you grow your business and compete with the big guys.
If you're a small business owner tired of your slow website, invisible Google presence, or dealing with unresponsive web agencies, let's talk. I offer free consultations where we'll discuss your goals, challenges, and how a modern website can help grow your business.
Serving: Milwaukee, Wisconsin • Wauwatosa • Bay View • Riverwest • East Side • Third Ward • Walker's Point • Shorewood • Whitefish Bay • Madison • Green Bay • Nationwide
Specialties: Freelance web developer • Small business websites • Local SEO • WordPress alternatives • E-commerce development • Custom software solutions • Mobile optimization
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Get Your Free Consultation →Practical strategies for growing your business with modern technology and proven optimization tactics.
SEO & Growth
Building a new website in Milwaukee or Lake Country? Learn proven technical SEO strategies using Next.js that help service businesses and restaurants dominate local search results and grow from zero domain authority.
Website Performance
Your website is probably failing you right now. Not because you chose the wrong colors or fonts, but because of fundamental technical and strategic mistakes that push customers toward your competition instead of your contact form.
A: Every month you wait, you're losing customers to competitors who show up first on Google. A slow, outdated website doesn't just look bad—it actively hurts your business by turning away mobile visitors and tanking your search rankings. The cost of doing nothing is higher than the cost of fixing it.
A: That's exactly why you work directly with the developer. I'll walk you through what works for businesses like yours, show you examples, and handle the technical decisions. You focus on your business goals—I translate that into a website that delivers results.
A: WordPress fixes are temporary band-aids. The plugins, security issues, and performance problems will keep coming back. Starting fresh with Next.js gives you a foundation that stays fast and secure without constant maintenance. It's actually more cost-effective long-term.
A: Minor updates are included in your monthly maintenance. Bigger changes are handled at fair hourly rates with same-day response. No waiting weeks for an agency to get back to you—you work directly with me.
A: I've applied enterprise-level SEO strategies to multi-million dollar car dealership websites. The same technical foundations that work for large e-commerce sites work even better for local businesses with less competition. Plus, you get detailed analytics to track exactly where your leads are coming from.
