Meet the Owner – Joseph “Joe” Steadman
Web Developer. Systems Administrator. Business Professional.
A Lifetime of Technology, Business, and Building Things That Work
I’ve spent much of my professional life working at the intersection of technology and business. From developing websites for small businesses to managing complex enterprise IT environments, I’ve learned that the best technology isn’t necessarily the most expensive or complicated. It’s the technology that works, solves problems, and makes life easier for the people using it.
That philosophy is the foundation of VIP Hosting.
My background includes web development, systems administration, cybersecurity, database management, eCommerce, business operations, and custom software development. I’ve worked with everything from small business websites to enterprise environments supporting multiple locations and hundreds of interconnected systems.
And after all these years, I still enjoy the challenge of figuring out how to make something work better.
More Than Just a Web Designer
My journey with VIP Hosting began in 2006, when websites were considerably less sophisticated, smartphones were just beginning to change the world, and getting a website to look the same in every browser sometimes required a small miracle.
Over the years, I’ve been involved in the development and maintenance of more than 250 websites, helping businesses establish their online presence, sell products, connect with customers, and improve their operations.
My development experience includes PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, WordPress, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, API integrations, eCommerce platforms, payment processing, and custom business applications.
One of my more rewarding projects involved developing specialized software for Chambers of Commerce, helping organizations manage sponsorship campaigns and secure funding for their operations.
But building a website is only part of the equation.
Understanding the servers, networks, databases, security, and infrastructure behind that website allows me to approach projects from a much broader perspective. I don’t just think about how a website looks. I think about how it performs, how it’s protected, how it integrates with other systems, and how it supports the business behind it.
A good website should do more than look impressive. It should actually accomplish something.
Enterprise Experience. Small Business Values.
Alongside my web development work, I’ve built a career in professional IT systems administration.
I’ve served as a Senior Systems Administrator for the Daniels Fund and currently work as a Corporate System Administrator II for Jacobs Entertainment, supporting technology operations across a large, multi-site hospitality and entertainment environment.
My responsibilities have included Windows and Linux server administration, VMware virtualization, cybersecurity, cloud services, disaster recovery, enterprise monitoring, automation, and infrastructure management.
In other words, I’ve spent plenty of time working behind the scenes to make sure technology keeps running smoothly.
That experience has given me a deep appreciation for reliability, security, planning, and the importance of doing things right the first time.
While the technology supporting a large enterprise may be very different from what a small business needs, the principles remain the same: dependable systems, sensible investments, good security, and solutions that make business easier.
I bring those same principles to every VIP Hosting project, regardless of its size.
I Understand Business Because I’ve Been on Both Sides of the Desk
Technology is only one part of my background.
I’ve also managed business operations across three companies, overseeing budgeting, purchasing, sales, marketing, customer relationships, and enterprise software implementations.
During that time, I also worked toward my business degree, combining classroom lessons with the practical experience of running businesses.
It was an interesting combination of education, responsibility, long days, and an impressive amount of coffee.
More importantly, it taught me to look at technology from a business owner’s perspective.
I understand that small businesses have budgets, deadlines, customers, employees, and about a thousand other things competing for their attention.
They don’t need someone selling them complicated solutions they don’t understand or expensive services they don’t need.
They need someone who listens, understands their goals, explains their options, and delivers practical results.
That’s the approach I’ve always tried to bring to my customers.
Technology Should Serve People
One of the most meaningful chapters of my career was working with Mountain Resource Center in Colorado, where I combined IT support and training with veterans advocacy.
What started as a part-time experiment in retirement turned into an opportunity to help veterans, support workforce development, improve technology, and contribute to an organization serving more than 1,000 families.
That experience reinforced something I’ve believed for a long time:
Technology is at its best when it makes a positive difference in people’s lives.
Whether that means helping a veteran develop new skills, supporting a nonprofit organization, or helping a small business owner reach new customers, the technology is simply a tool. The people are what matter.
Keeping Up With a Changing World
Technology never stands still, and neither do I.
Today, I continue exploring emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, and modern development tools. I regularly work with platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot to improve development workflows, troubleshoot complex problems, automate repetitive tasks, and explore new solutions.
These tools have opened up exciting possibilities for businesses of every size.
But I also believe that experience, sound judgment, and understanding the problem you’re trying to solve are just as important as the tools themselves.
After all, having a sophisticated tool doesn’t automatically mean you know what to build with it.
Why VIP Hosting Is Different
Here’s something that might surprise you.
I’m not particularly interested in making money selling you web hosting.
My real interest is designing websites, developing applications, solving problems, and helping businesses use technology effectively.
That’s why I offer GoDaddy products and services to my customers at deeply discounted reseller prices.
Domains, hosting, email, website security, and other essential services are simply things businesses need to operate online. Rather than treating those services as major profit centers, I prefer to make them as affordable as possible for the customers I work with.
I’d much rather earn your business through good design, dependable service, fair pricing, and a relationship built on trust.
I don’t believe every business needs an expensive website, a complicated software platform, or a long list of monthly subscriptions.
Sometimes a straightforward, professionally designed website is exactly what a business needs.
Other times, a custom application, database, or eCommerce solution can transform the way a company operates.
My job is to help you understand the difference.
A Personal Approach in an Impersonal Industry
VIP Hosting isn’t trying to become the biggest web hosting company on the internet.
I have no interest in competing with massive hosting companies on advertising budgets, automated sales funnels, or how many services I can convince someone to purchase.
I prefer a more personal approach.
I enjoy working with people, understanding their businesses, and finding creative solutions to real problems. I believe in honest conversations, reasonable expectations, and treating customers the way I’d want to be treated.
Whether you need a new website, improvements to an existing one, help with an online store, or a custom business application, I’m happy to discuss your ideas and help determine the best path forward.
And if something isn’t necessary for your business, I’ll tell you that too.
Let’s Build Something Great
After years of developing websites, managing technology, running businesses, and solving problems, one thing hasn’t changed: I still enjoy helping people turn good ideas into working solutions.
If you’re looking for someone who understands both the technical and business sides of building an online presence, I’d welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Professional experience. Personal service. Practical solutions. Fair prices.
That’s what VIP Hosting is all about.
— Joe Steadman
Owner, VIP Hosting
Web Developer | Systems Administrator | Technology & Business Solutions