I Create Easy-to-Use Sites that Grow Your Business
Ryan Baustert
Creative Director
Hey there! I’m Ryan, owner and Creative Director of this little slice of the internet I call Decibel Consulting & Design.
I design and build bold, easy-to-update websites for clients around the globe who hit me up for a particular reason: they want to be seen - more professionally, creatively, and clearly than ever.
Because these days, your website design shouldn’t be an afterthought and needs to be better than “good enough.” Smart brands know that professional design impacts their bottom line. It builds trust and credibility, sells more products, and gets customers in the door.
On top of that, your website should work, look good on mobile, and not require a computer science degree every time you want to update it.
Boring isn’t my thing, and thanks to my 20+ years of design and marketing experience, boring doesn’t have to be your thing, either!
Are you ready to ditch the tech overwhelm?
Get a new website in 3 weeks or less
Here's what the process looks like
1. We’ll get started with a discovery call.
This is the part where we do a deep dive into your business and discuss your strategic goals for your website. I’ll also explain my design process, discuss timelines, and answer any questions you have.
2. We’ll confirm your website project.
Once you confirm your spot on my calendar, you'll receive a welcome packet that will include some prep work needed before we get rolling. We’ll collect your assets and discuss everything before we start.
3. I’ll get to work and make it awesome.
Here's where it starts to get fun! I'll get to work designing your website while keeping your brand standards and customers at the forefront of every design decision.
4. I’ll work through your edits and revisions.
I'll make any changes or edits you have. But I'll also push back if need be. I value strategic design and doing what's best for your business and customers over personal preference. Always.
5. I’ll handle training you and your team.
We’ll schedule a video call so I can show you around your new website. I’ll teach you how to make updates and answer any questions you have. This call is also recorded so you can reference it when you need to.
6. Go time! We launch and support your business.
This is it! The moment we've all been waiting for! We'll launch your new site into the world and celebrate with internet high-fives all around. I'm here for ongoing support if you need help after the launch too.
“Ryan knows how to problem solve. I can come to him with a situation and he can help me figure out how to best move from that point. He is easy to work with and has a great personality. It makes doing multiple projects in a quick timeframe possible. His turnaround time is fantastic and he responds quickly to emails. Highly recommended.”
— Hannah Clancy-Thompson, Real Living | At Home
Life is full of surprises
I graduated from UW-Stout in 2004 with my B.F.A. in Graphic Design. Since then, I've held design positions in advertising agencies, in-house corporate settings and operated my design and marketing consulting business.
I have a massive passion for music and the entertainment industry and have been touring and recording with my rock band, Throw The Fight, for the past 20 years. Music and design have always gone hand-in-hand for me since I was a kid. At 11 years old, I discovered heavy metal and punk rock along with the work of Art Chantry and David Carson. I immediately knew I wanted my life to focus on creative pursuits, and I haven't looked back!
I live in Victoria, MN, with my wife Jess and two little kiddos, Maddie and Zach. When I'm not working with clients or on the road with my band, I spend time with my family, write songs, and have nightmares about my daughter starting to date. 😩