Meet the Ventura Team
Expert Web Design and Marketing Specialists with 25+ Years of Experience
Kevin Richards
Founder & CEOWith over 25 years as founder and CEO of Ventura Web Design & Marketing, Kevin Richards is a nationally recognized eCommerce expert. He listens to your unique challenges and crafts clear, custom growth plans. Every new client begins with a one-on-one strategy session, ensuring Kevin's proven guidance sets you on the path to real results and lasting success.
Norm Norris
Sr. Solutions EngineerExperienced web developer with over a decade of expertise in building, optimizing, and maintaining eCommerce websites at Ventura since 2012. In addition to web development, Norm manages and optimizes PPC campaigns, using data-driven strategies to boost visibility, drive targeted traffic, and maximize ROI, helping clients grow their businesses effectively and sustainably.
Jason Lowsy
Sr. Graphic DesignerBringing 14 years of experience, Jason has collaborated on a diverse range of design projects across print and digital media. Since joining Ventura in 2020, he has lead the design team in crafting custom website designs and marketing creative. Specializing in managing design projects from beginning to end, he delivers high-quality results with a keen attention to detail.
Logan K
Sr. Web DeveloperFull-stack web developer dedicated to crafting user-friendly digital experiences that drive business growth. Logan's expertise includes full-stack development, e-commerce platforms, user experience design, SEO, analytics, and strategic development. Passionate about delivering innovative solutions that enhance web presence and optimize performance for long-term success.
Michele Peters
Director of MarketingWith over 25 years of experience, Michele leads strategic marketing initiatives, leveraging eCommerce trends, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market strategies to drive business growth. Her customer-focused approach ensures solutions tailored to your needs, helping you engage with your audience and achieve real results.
MaryBeth Clapper
Director of Partner MarketingAs a results-oriented marketing leader with over 20 years of experience, MaryBeth helps our partners drive business growth through innovative digital marketing strategies. With a strong background in digital transformation and sales enablement, she channels her passion into leveraging insights and fostering impactful partnerships that fuel business transformation.
Our Story
Ventura Web Design & Marketing is a full service agency specializing in website design, eCommerce marketing, and ongoing support. The company was founded in 1997 by Kevin Richards who is a regular speaker at national and regional eCommerce conferences, summits, and events. With locations in Las Vegas and Tampa, we work with clients across the country to build and grow their online businesses. We have helped our clients generate over one billion dollars in revenue via our web design and eCommerce marketing. Ventura Web Design & Marketing has helped thousands of business owners develop their brands and grow their businesses online. Visit our portfolio to see our ability to work with all types of online retailers and business types.
25+ Years
experience building online stores and websites
100% In-House
our US based team will complete your project
$0+
in revenue generated for our clients.
Award-Winning Web Design Company
PlantFactoryDirect was launching a brand-new online plant store and needed to establish a strong paid advertising foundation with profitable campaigns from day one. Within 3 months of launch, we achieved a 761% return on ad spend with a low $16.34 cost per conversion and 613% increase in ad-driven sales.
Stair Warehouse was struggling with inefficient ad spend and poor conversion rates for their stair parts and home improvement products. Our targeted PPC strategy delivered remarkable results with a 1470% return on ad spend, 39% reduction in ad costs, and 25% lower cost per conversion within just 3 months.
Minimal online sales growth due to an outdated, non-mobile-friendly website that was slow, cumbersome, and difficult to manage. Ventura Web Design revitalized the site with a sleek, fast-loading, and responsive eCommerce website on BigCommerce.
Website growth had slowed down since going live 4 years prior. Ventura Web Design revamped the home page and added more comprehensive content for SEO. On the digital marketing side, Ventura reworked paid search, email, and social media marketing campaigns.
Farmer Jones needed to reduce their paid search costs while improving performance and reaching more customers interested in fresh, quality vegetable boxes. Ventura Web Design implemented a comprehensive PPC strategy that reduced ad spend by 52% while achieving a 174% return on ad spend and 66% lower cost per conversion.