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“To empower local businesses in Monmouth County with professional, modern digital solutions at a price that makes sense, because every business deserves a great online presence, not just the ones with big budgets.”

Our Story

It all started at Rutgers University. Robert Olivera and Steven Ruda met during their freshman year in the Computer Science program, bonding over late-night coding sessions and a shared love for building things that actually work. By junior year they were freelancing together, spinning up side projects, winning hackathons, and picking up small web jobs for friends and family.

After graduation, they both noticed something that bothered them: the local businesses back home in Monmouth County were being drastically underserved. The neighborhood deli, the family dentist, the boutique on Broad Street, they were either stuck with outdated websites from 2010 or paying $10,000+ to agencies that treated them like an afterthought. There had to be a better way.

That's why they started Simply Site Up. The idea was simple: combine real engineering talent with genuine care for the local community. No bloated contracts, no cookie-cutter templates, no disappearing after launch. Just two guys who know their craft, know their town, and believe that a great website shouldn't cost a fortune.

Our Team

Meet the Founders

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Robert Olivera
Co-Founder & Lead Developer
Rutgers University: B.S. Computer Science

Passionate about building clean, performant code. Robert brings a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of modern web technologies. From lightning-fast load times to bulletproof accessibility, he sweats the small stuff so clients don't have to.

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Steven Ruda
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Rutgers University: B.S. Computer Science

Steven combines technical expertise with creative vision, specializing in user experience and brand identity. He has an innate ability to translate a business's personality into a digital experience that feels authentic, polished, and impossible to ignore.

What We Stand For

Transparency

Open communication, honest pricing, no hidden fees. You'll always know exactly what you're getting and what it costs.

Quality

Every pixel matters. We don't cut corners; your site will be fast, accessible, and built to last.

Affordability

Enterprise-level quality at small business prices. Top-tier work shouldn't require a top-tier budget.

Community

Proud to serve Monmouth County businesses. When our neighbors succeed, we all succeed.

Proudly Serving Monmouth County

We're not a faceless agency three time zones away. We live here, we shop here, and we know the Monmouth County market inside and out, from Asbury Park to Red Bank, Long Branch to Freehold. That local insight means we build websites that actually resonate with your customers, because we're your customers too.