What Sets Rudder Apart
27+ years of experience
We’ve seen platforms rise, break, migrate,
and scale. Our decisions are informed by
pattern recognition not guesswork. We
build with foresight because we’ve lived
through the consequences of shortcuts.
Proactive maintenance, not reactive panic
We don’t wait for something to fail mid-flight.
We monitor, maintain, and adjust before
small issues become expensive turbulence.
Direct access to the executor
No account-manager relay. No filtered
communication. You speak directly to
the person building and maintaining your
system; which means faster decisions,
clearer answers, and less misalignment.
CMS & code agnostic
We’re not married to a platform. We
recommend what fits the mission not
what locks you into our preference.
Zero jargon. Zero talking down.
We translate complexity into clarity.
You won’t be intimidated, dismissed,
or made to feel “non-technical.”
Fast, measured responses
We move quickly without creating
chaos. When something needs
attention, you’re not left waiting.
Calm under pressure
Technical issues don’t require drama. They
require discipline. We bring steady energy
to moments that often create stress.
Industry-aware & candid
We understand how marketing, SEO,
performance, and development intersect
and we’ll tell you the truth, even
when it’s not the answer we want.
Meet Neill Harmer
After 25+ years in professional web design and development, Neill founded Rudder Digital with a clear mission: build websites with precision, reliability, and long-term stability. Every project is crafted with intention—focused on speed, clarity, and clean digital architecture.
As a private pilot, Neill brings a steady hand and a disciplined mindset to his work. Anticipating turbulence, adjusting quickly, and keeping things on course reflect how he approaches every build.
His background as a nationally ranked Strongman competitor reinforces the same qualities: grit, consistency, and doing the hard work others avoid. Websites don’t become strong by accident—they’re built that way.
Working with Rudder Digital means partnering with someone who cares deeply about the details that keep your digital presence performing at its best.
Why Rudder Digital?
Rudder Digital is the calm web partner for established businesses and creative agencies. We do custom builds and (more importantly) ongoing maintenance retainers that keep sites secure, fast, and handled — without the runaround or condescending dev energy.
Our partners don’t just hire us, they trust us. They’ve seen how disciplined execution, clear communication, and reliable results create meaningful impact.
I came to Rudder Digital looking for a website that looked sharp, professional, and truly represented my business. From the start, communication with Neill was fast and clear. He quickly turned around a site that captured exactly what I had in mind, even better than I expected. Neill listened to my goals and turned them into a reality. Investing in your digital presence is worth every penny when you work with someone who gets it and delivers.
Tyler Stevens
triplecrownok.comNeill took our confusing, broken website and turned it into something clean, user-friendly, and marketable. He didn’t just fix our problems, he gave us a roadmap for the future! Working with him was one of the best decisions we’ve made for our organization.
Lindsey Francis
uncommonground.orgNeill’s expertise made a huge difference for us. He not only brought our vision for the site to life, but also incorporated SEO best practices, helping to strengthen our digital presence. Throughout the project, Neill was extremely responsive, communicated clearly, and offered best-in-class ideas that really elevated the final product.
Robin Roberson
barkingbootsok.comI've worked in and around the digital space for over a decade, but when it comes to creating and maintaining my own site, I'm not great at it. I needed something flexible, easy to maintain, and well-designed so that I could focus on other aspects of my business. Neill is second-to-none in his ability to create beautiful, functional and performing websites. And his customer service and easy-going manner make each interaction enjoyable.
Clint Williams
clintwilliams.coOn our first consultation with Neill we knew we were in the right hands. His attention to detail is spot on. He made our new site very informative and easy to navigate. In less than 24 hrs of our new site going live we had clients emailing us to book our services. Rudder Digital brought our business to life on the web!