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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 is recognized for offering good value for cost, with projects ranging from $10,000 to over $150,000. Clients appreciate the company's responsiveness, budget alignment, and ability to deliver quality work on time, suggesting strong overall pricing and value.

    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

    • Expertise in Web Development and Design

      Reviews highlight cre8's proficiency in web development and design across various platforms, including WordPress and ExpressionEngine. They handle complex projects efficiently and have delivered successful solutions for diverse industries.

    • Responsive and Supportive Team

      Clients appreciate cre8's responsiveness and support, with a team that's easy to work with and quick to address issues. They are noted for their flexibility and willingness to adjust to client needs, fostering strong working relationships.

    • Need for More Proactive Recommendations

      While cre8 provides effective solutions, some clients express a desire for more proactive recommendations and industry insights. This suggests an opportunity for cre8 to enhance their consulting approach and offer more forward-looking advice.

    • High Client Satisfaction

      Overall, clients express high levels of satisfaction with cre8’s performance, noting that they consistently meet or exceed expectations in project delivery, quality of work, and customer service.

    • Personalized Client Relationships

      cre8 is praised for building genuine relationships with clients, treating them as more than just business contacts. This personal approach enhances client satisfaction and trust in their services.

    • Cost-Effective Solutions

      Clients find cre8's services to be of good value for the cost, with pricing that fits budgets while delivering high-quality outcomes. They offer competitive estimates and manage projects within agreed financial constraints.

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    Web Development & Design for Real Estate Investment Trust

    • Web Design Web Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • May 2019 - Ongoing
    4.5
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Overall, they've delivered strong support and added clear value."

    May 7, 2026
    AVP of Marketing, JLL Income Property Trust
    Shei Beh
    Verified
    • Real estate
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 501-1,000 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    cre8 provides web support and maintenance for a real estate investment trust. The team has provided support for the client's brand refresh and design, content updates, UX improvements, and technical support.

    Software Reprogramming for Psychological Services Provider

    • Custom Software Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Jan. 2024 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They have done consistently excellent work, and I have never been disappointed."

    Mar 1, 2025
    Owner, Applied Psychological Technologies
    Jay Supnick
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • Rochester, New York
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    cre8 has reprogrammed a psychological services firm's internet-based background history questionnaire. They've audited the existing system, offered solutions to issues, and developed a new system.

    Frontend UI Dev for Product Content Distribution Solution

    • Web Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Mar. 2017 - Aug. 2018
    4.5
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "It was an easy decision to rely on them to meet our needs."

    Oct 5, 2020
    VP Product & Customer Success, Product Content Distribution
    Kurt Baldassari
    Verified
    • Retail
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    cre8 augmented the internal team on frontend development to build out their product distribution solution. They worked in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more. 

    Online Customer Acquisition Function for Oil & Energy Firm

    • E-Commerce Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Apr. 2010 - Apr. 2011
    4.5
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Their ability to understand our goals, rapidly iterate, and work within our timeframes was impressive."

    Oct 5, 2020
    Director of E-Commerce & Marketing, Energy Supplier
    Kurt Baldassari
    Verified
    • Energy & natural resources
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    cre8 developed an online customer sign-up process for an energy company. The team specifically worked on frontend development and utilized HTML, CSS, JS, and more.

    ExpressionEngine CMS Dev. for Architecture Institute

    • Web Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Oct. 2016 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Our staff is much happier."

    Feb 12, 2018
    Communications Director, AIA Chicago
    Anjulie Rao
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    Cre8 stabilizes and improves websites through its design and development services. They develop payment processors, provide system updates, and improve registration systems using PHP and ExpressionEngine.

    Web Development for Financial Trading and Exchange Company

    • Web Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “When he promises to deliver by a certain time and date, he makes it happen.”

    Oct 26, 2017
    Director of Content Platforms, Financial Industry
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Financial services
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 501-1,000 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    Initially, Cre8 reverse-engineered and improved a wireframe template and edited content for a redesign project. They’ve also developed and provided maintenance for a marketing blog on WordPress.

    Web Development & Redesign for Luxury Travel Company

    • Web Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Nov. 2013 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They're good at giving ideas, and they're good at both give and take."

    Oct 10, 2017
    VP & Director of International Relations, Down Under Endeavors
    Doug Herbert
    Verified
    • Hospitality & leisure
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    CRE8 provides a variety of digital strategy services from design and implementation to customization. They established a digital footprint, built a website, and handle lead management.

    Web Development for Industrial Firm

    • Web Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "I think it’s really the best vendor relationship I’ve ever had."

    Feb 11, 2015
    Marketing Manager, Santasalo
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Manufacturing
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    cre8 consulted on web navigation for an industrial gearbox company's website and worked on subsequent development and design. The site was developed to allow for future expansion.

    Web Design for Housing Association

    • Web Design
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Their work is superior across the board and reasonably priced."

    Feb 4, 2015
    Director of Marketing and Communications, NRMLA
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Real estate
    • Washington, District of Columbia
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    cre8 developed 2 consumer sites for an association management firm working in affordable housing, historic preservation, and aging issues. The team also provided design work.

    Development for Investment Services Company

    • Web Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    4.0
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    3.5
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    4.0

    "They’re very collaborative with assisting us with creating the user experience and making it a better process."

    Feb 2, 2015
    Principle, Financial Services Firm
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Financial services
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    cre8 developed tools to enhance the registration experience of users for a advisory brokerage financial firm’s website. The team now works in an ongoing maintenance capacity. 

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

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