Get My Guide "Outsourcing Fit: Unlocking the 4-Pillar Framework that Drives Success"
From systems and automation to team strategy and partnerships — I help businesses work smarter, scale sustainably, and serve their clients better.
This website is my digital home, where I document what I’m building and learning along the way. From web design and AI-assisted systems to returning to creative roots, it reflects the ongoing journey of building meaningful work and sharing that experience with others.
Matt is the Founder & Web Designer at Unified Web Design, LLC. UWD is a boutique web design agency providing web design & development services for businesses and agencies.
Podcast: More Perfect Marketing
Hosted By: David Baer
Matt Levenhagen, breaks down the particulars of buyer keywords against general information keywords, framing this understanding as a cornerstone of successful marketing.
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Podcast: Strive for 25
Hosted By: Joel Farrell
Matt shares his journey to becoming a pivotal figure in web design and affiliate marketing. He shares his passion for building custom websites for clients, including his approach to balancing beautiful design with functional conversions. He delves into the intricacies of driving traffic to websites, leaning on SEO, social media, and paid ads, and emphasizes the importance of understanding a business’s goals and designing a site tailored to those objectives.
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Podcast: Inspiring Business
Hosted By: Mark Bullock
In this episode of Inspiring Business, Mark speaks with Matt Levenhagen, a seasoned entrepreneur and the driving force behind Unified Web Design. With over two decades of experience in generating revenue and building businesses on the web, Matt offers a wealth of knowledge in web design, agency management, team development, and process optimization.
Listen HereExplored multiple paths while searching for the right fit. From pursuing art in the early 90s to working in insurance, contracting, and other hands-on roles, these years were defined by experimentation and growth. This period shaped my independence, business acumen, work ethic, and creative foundation, setting the stage for my transition into the digital world.
Built my first website to promote my insurance agency, sparking an interest in online opportunities. This marked the start of a nine-year journey into affiliate marketing, pay-per-click ads, and building hundreds of niche websites—ultimately fueling my passion for creating and selling digital products and memberships.
A major pivot: I transitioned from Internet Marketing—where I focused on affiliate marketing, digital products, and memberships—to forging a new path as a WordPress developer. I dove deep into front-end development, mastering WordPress and building custom themes for clients as a freelancer.
Started a four-year journey as a full-time web developer for a digital marketing company. This role sharpened my craft and taught me how to build efficient, successful teams.
Founded Unified Web Design, LLC, a full-service web design and development agency specializing in scalable, custom solutions for businesses and agencies.
Launched MattLevenhagen.com, my personal site and digital home. A place to share insights, document what I’m building, and connect the dots between my business work, creative pursuits, and evolving journey as a builder.
Another pivotal year: officially launched The Builders Podcast, built on the idea of Builders Helping Builders. Through open, honest conversations, I explore what people are building, the lessons they’ve learned, and the realities behind the journey. Over 260 episodes later, it has become an important part of documenting my own path while connecting with other builders along theirs.
Continuing to evolve Unified Web Design while expanding into AI-assisted systems and smarter workflows. This chapter is focused on building sustainable systems, serving clients exceptionally well, and continuing to explore both digital and creative work.
Discover the 4-Pillar Framework to Transform Outsourcing into a Growth Engine
