Hi, I'm Ben Boogaardt, an internet specialist and entrepreneur who has been around since the early days of the web.
I started my first internet company at sixteen, while still in school - mostly because I was curious, and it got slightly out of hand.
What began as a side project turned into a long-term focus on entrepreneurship and building things that actually work online.
Through my company, Web and Brand, I've worked on the digital development of more than 500 organizations, ranging from small local businesses to large companies and government institutions.
Clients you may recognize include WebwinkelKeur, World Servants, Proximus, Snap-on, Charlie's Travels, Shmee150, Beek Autoracing, Sandd, De Gieser Wildeman, Kunst aan de Vaart, MANHART, WeFact, and Openingstijden.nl.
Over time, Web and Brand grew into a small team. Today, we operate as a focused, highly efficient group based in Assen, the Netherlands.
The Web and Brand portfolio - my development studio - showcases a selection of websites created together with my team for organizations that take their online presence seriously.
Each project reflects a collaborative approach, combining strategy, design, and technical execution into a solid digital foundation.
Visit webandbrand.nl
When I'm not working, you'll often find me on the road or in nature. As an EASA-licensed drone pilot, I capture landscapes, travels, and quiet moments from above.
It's a way to slow down, gain perspective, and stay creatively energized - something that ultimately benefits my professional work as well.
Check out @beninbeeldFacts & Figures
A few things that say something about me:
20K
I regularly run 20 kilometers non-stop. Not because I have to - mostly because it clears my head.
5 million
A rough estimate of how many people interact with platforms, websites, and services I've helped build or maintain each day.
12
I built my first website at age twelve (2004). It actually worked - and someone even paid for it.
Clients & Partners
Over the years, I've worked with a wide range of organizations, from small local businesses to international companies and public institutions.
Contact me
Feel free to get in touch. Please, no recruiters.