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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

1 Locations

  • Chicago , IL

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Application Platforms
Linux server
75%
Azure Platform
25%
CMS Focus
DNN (DotNetNuke)
10%
ExpressionEngine
10%
Digital and IT Strategy Consulting Focus
IT Assessment
35%
Frameworks and CMS
CodeIgniter
50%
Programming & Scripting
PHP
60%
User Experience Focus
Industries
Financial services
60%
Business services
30%
Non-profit
10%
Clients
Small Business (<$10M)
75%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
25%

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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cre8 Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

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

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • High Client Satisfaction and Positive Feedback

    Clients express high satisfaction with cre8's work, noting their ability to meet or exceed expectations. The team is praised for their excellent customer service and ability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.

  • Expertise in Web Development and Design

    Cre8 is recognized for their proficiency in web development, design, and user experience improvements, successfully supporting brand refreshes, migrations, and new site builds across various industries.

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Website Migration for Sports Medical Company

  • Web Development
  • Azure Platform
    +1
  • 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
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  • 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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Locations (1)

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

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