Our Website Design, SEO and Linux Consultants

Wind Serve, LLC was formed in 2002 with the goal of providing quality website design, Linux consultant and web hosting services to its customers. Since then, we've expanded our range of services to include Search Engine Optimization, network consulting and FreeBSD consulting.

We are made up of a small group of consultants dedicated to finding the right solutions for our customers.

Our Epworth, Georgia location places us in the Tri-State area of North Georgia, East Tennessee, and Western North Carolina. Our offices are a short drive from Blue Ridge, Georgia; Ellijay, Georgia; Blairsville, Georgia; and Cleveland, Tennessee.

Matt Rideout, Web Design, SEO, Linux Consultant

Matt founded Wind Serve, LLC. He is involved in all aspects of the company, from website design, to network and Linux consulting. Matt lives in the Blue Ridge area of North Georgia.

For the past seven years, he has worked as the network administrator for MCC Life, an insurance brokerage located in Tampa, Florida. He also works on the University of South Florida's SOFTICE Linux Virtualization project, where he helps USF leverage Linux virtualization to develop cost-effective computer networking labs. He runs a technology blog at GeekProjects.org, where he discusses Linux, Mac OS X, FreeBSD and networking.

Matt holds the following degrees and certifications:

• BSIT (Bachelor of Science, Information Technology), University of South Florida
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
• AS Degree in Computer Network Engineering Technology, Polk Community College
• MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional, Windows 2000 Server)
• CNA (Certified Novell Administrator, NetWare 5.1)
• CompTIA Network+ Certified Professional
• CompTIA A+ Certified Service Technician

Matt brings 10 years of website design experience, and 9 years of network administration, and Linux systems administration experience to Wind Serve, LLC.