Badger State Hosting and Design

Badger State Hosting and Design is a web design and development company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Baraboo, Wisconsin. The agency focuses on building custom websites that combine visual appeal with strong functionality, search engine optimization, and responsive design. Ron Knowles, the owner and web designer, leads the team with over five years of experience in crafting digital presences for businesses.

The agency operates with a team of under 49 employees and charges an average hourly rate of $50. Minimum project budgets are determined on an inquiry basis. Badger State Hosting and Design works primarily with startups, small businesses, and medium-sized companies, offering a range of services from initial design to ongoing hosting and support.

Services include web design, WordPress website design, UI/UX design, content marketing, SEO, eCommerce development, and web development. The agency has specific expertise in CMS platforms like WordPress, low-code development with Webflow, and site builders like GoDaddy. Digital marketing capabilities cover content creation, copywriting, and lead generation. SEO expertise spans construction SEO, link building, local optimization, on-page optimization, SEO consulting, and technical SEO. For eCommerce, the agency works with WooCommerce and provides eCommerce consulting.

The agency serves a diverse set of industries including health care, dental, legal, finance, restaurants, construction, real estate, eCommerce, consumer goods, and automotive. Client types include startups, small businesses, and medium businesses. Portfolio examples include Blooms Unfold Floral (WooCommerce), The Pro Mobile DJs (B2B), McCoy Artist Group (web design), Celestial Surfing (B2B), and Marshall Fit302 (WordPress website design). Notable clients also include Peak Performance Cleaning Company, Diamond Concrete, The Blind Tiger Barbershop, and Precision Autoworx.

Google reviews give the agency a 5.0 rating from five reviews. Clients consistently praise Ron Knowles for being easy to work with, responsive, and business savvy. Reviewers highlight his ability to listen to client needs, offer unique design ideas, and provide many customization options. One client noted that Ron helped redesign a small business site and the result was something the client was proud to share. Another client appreciated Ron's willingness to assist with additional computer and electrical issues beyond the website project.