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cre8 is a Chicago-based web studio that builds and maintains WordPress and custom-CMS sites for alternative investments, travel, and specialized B2B. Many of our client relationships run a decade or longer.

We cover the full operational stack: design, development, hosting, performance tuning, and accessibility/compliance reviews... so clients have one partner instead of five vendors.

If you need a long-term web partner rather than a one-shot vendor, let's talk.

  • Min project size
    $25,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $150 - $199 / hr
  • Employees
    2 - 9
  • Locations
    Chicago, IL
  • Year founded
    Founded 2001

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size $25,000+
    Avg. hourly rate $150 - $199 /hr
    Rating for cost 4.7 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    Cre8 offers competitive pricing and good value for cost, with project costs ranging from $10,000 to over $150,000. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and effective project management, highlighting that their rates fit within budget while delivering quality services.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    $10,000 - $49,999 based on 12 reviews
    < $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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    Overall Review Rating

    4.8
    • Quality 4.8
    • Schedule 4.6
    • Cost 4.7
    • Willing to Refer 4.9

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    Review Highlights

    • Effective Communication and Collaboration

      Clients commend cre8 for effective communication, using tools like Basecamp and email to maintain a smooth workflow. They are open to collaboration and build strong working relationships with clients.

    • Responsive and Flexible Team

      The team at cre8 is noted for their responsiveness and flexibility, adeptly managing client needs and offering quick support. Their ability to pivot and adjust to client requirements is consistently highlighted.

    • Proactive in Understanding Client Industries

      Cre8 shows a strong ability to understand client industries, including finance and legal sectors, allowing them to tailor solutions effectively. However, some clients wish for more proactive industry trend recommendations.

    • Excellent Value for Cost

      Clients find cre8 offers good value for their services, with competitive pricing and high ratings. Their work is described as cost-effective, providing substantial benefits relative to the investment.

    • Impressive Turnaround Times

      Cre8 is lauded for their ability to quickly turn around projects, which is particularly beneficial for clients in fast-paced industries. Their speed and efficiency are key highlights noted by clients.

    • Strong Project Management and Timely Delivery

      Cre8 consistently delivers projects on time with organized and responsive project management, maintaining clear communication and adapting to changing priorities effectively. Clients appreciate their reliability and attentiveness.

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    Website Migration for Sports Medical Company

    • Web Development
    • Confidential
    • Nov. 2025 - Jan. 2026
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They were very patient with us in all aspects of the project."

    Feb 6, 2026
    Director of Marketing, Work-Fit
    Catherine Butler
    Verified
    • Business services
    • Grand Rapids, Michigan
    • 201-500 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    cre8 migrated a website from Webflow to WordPress for a sports medical company. The team transferred content, unified the design, and collaborated with the client's tech team to transfer the domain.

    Expression Engine Dev for Advertising Company

    • Web Development
    • Less than $10,000
    • Apr. 2020 - Ongoing
    4.5
    Quality
    4.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Fixes were implemented where needed to get us up and running."

    Jul 6, 2020
    President, Direction Tour Marketing
    Micah Taylor
    Verified
    • Advertising & marketing
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    cre8 provided development services. They audited the website and implemented fixes. 

    UX Projects for Legal Firm

    • UX/UI Design
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Jan. 2019 - June 2020
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "From design to implementation their staff was knowledgeable and great to work with."

    Apr 15, 2020
    Senior Software Engineer, Legal Firm
    Kevin Tracey
    Verified
    • Legal
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 5,001-10,000 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    A legal services firm hired cre8 for multiple UX projects. They created a single page application for a new cloud app, performing 100% of the design and GUI implementation.

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    910 W Van Buren St Suite 100 #302 ChicagoIL, United States 60607

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