Cascade Web Development Verified Company

Cascade Web Development was founded in 2001 by Ben McKinley in Portland, Oregon. What started in the attic above his garage was driven by a simple goal: build a company that could support his family while creating meaningful opportunities for others and serving the local community. Shortly after, Ben partnered with developer Stephen Brewer, who had built an early content management system that allowed clients to update their own websites—years before platforms like WordPress became mainstream. Together, they combined client-focused strategy with technical innovation, shaping Cascade into a development-first company focused on long-term solutions. From those early, scrappy days to today, Cascade has grown into a team known for custom web development, CMS platforms like Evergreen, and long-term client partnerships. The same mindset that started in a garage—practical, collaborative, and built for longevity—still defines how we work today.

Cascade typically delivers 4-8 projects per year, ranging from focused optimizations to full-scale website redesigns and platform builds. We prioritize long-term partnerships over volume, often continuing to support and evolve sites well beyond launch.

Cascade Web Development projects typically range from $25,000 to $75,000+, depending on scope, complexity, and long-term goals. We also support smaller optimization projects and ongoing engagements for existing platforms. However, every project is unique, and so are budgets.

We believe in doing what we say we’ll do, communicating openly, and building long-term partnerships by improving what matters, not rebuilding for the sake of it.