Top WordPress Developers in the United States
From Silicon Valley startups to agencies along New York’s “Silicon Alley,” the United States is a global hotspot for WordPress talent. Whether you’re building an e-commerce storefront, a publishing platform, or a custom plugin, Clutch makes it easy to compare America’s top WordPress development partners.
Every firm on this page is ranked by our rigorous review process, which includes in-depth client interviews, verified project data, and detailed performance metrics. Use the filters to narrow agencies by budget, state, industry focus, or team size—so you can zero in on exactly the expertise you need.
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See all 18 projectsrtCamp is a web development company specializing in website development, web application development, and WordPress solutions. The reviews consistently highlight their reliability, responsiveness, and technical expertise, particularly in WordPress and WooCommerce, with 100% of reviewers noting their timely delivery and excellent project management. Many clients (over 80%) commend their high-quality deliverables and strong alignment with company values, with no significant areas for improvement mentioned.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 43 projectsOsom Studio is a web development company that specializes in custom website solutions, particularly on WordPress platforms. Their services are highly regarded, with numerous reviews highlighting their technical expertise, efficient project management, and proactive communication. Approximately 90% of feedback is positive, noting their ability to deliver on time and adapt to client needs, with many clients citing their strong understanding of web development and design principles.
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 9 projectsAcclaim is a web development company specializing in custom website development, web application development, and full-stack web development. Reviews highlight their professionalism, strong project management, and attention to detail. Approximately 100% of the reviews express satisfaction with their services, emphasizing their expertise in handling complex web projects and delivering high-quality, responsive websites on time and within budget.
$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 26 projectsIT Monks Agency is a distinguished web development company specializing in custom website development, web application development, and SEO optimization. The agency receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their strong communication, timely delivery, and commitment to quality. Clients appreciate their ability to tailor solutions, with many mentioning the agency's adeptness in enhancing website performance and user experience.
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Website development firm Big Sun Design was launched in 2017. The small team offers Web Development and Branding.
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Founded in 2020, Website Mavericks is a midsize Houston, Texas-based web design agency. Their team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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Gotsmith Web Studio, a website development company, was launched in 2010. The team focuses on Web Development and Web Design.
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Shiksha Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Is a midsize business intelligence company headquartered in Fremont, California. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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No BS Creations is a Tempe, Arizona-based website development firm. Launched in 2008, the team focuses on Web Development.
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Krasan Consulting Services is an UX design agency. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their team provides UX/UI Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Launched in 2022, Lucius King | Digital Marketing & Business Consulting is a SEO services firm. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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Wyfenbok is a web design company. They are in Lake City, Florida and have small team of experts. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Doral, FL
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Iblesoft Inc. Is a midsize custom software development company headquartered in Doral, Florida and Hyderabad, India. The team provides Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Product Marketing company ProductColab was established in 2023. The team specializes in Product Marketing and Content Marketing and is in Seattle, Washington.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Westerville, OH
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Cloud consulting & SI company URU Systems was established in 2023. The firm provides cloud consulting & SI and IT staff augmentation.
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Back Office Outsourcing company VirtualAssistants.co specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Web Design. They were founded in 2012.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Morton, IL
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Digixcite is a social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design and were founded in 2022.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Kreios SARL, a Product Design company, was launched in 2006. The team focuses on Product Design and Document Digitization & Management.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerAuburn, ME
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Intavant is a SEO services firm. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and the firm is in Auburn, Maine.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLouisville, KY
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Scrufari Design is a web design agency. The team offers Web Design and UX/UI Design, and the company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Coldwater, MS
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MW4 Digital is a website development company. Founded in 2024, the firm is located in Coldwater, Mississippi. Their services include Web Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Fort Lee, NJ
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See all 1 projects3P Development is a mobile and web app development company specializing in creating platforms for artists and music producers. Reviewers consistently praise their project management skills, accessibility, and cost-effective pricing. Approximately 100% of clients report satisfaction with the quality and design of 3P Development's outputs, highlighting their commitment to meeting deadlines and client needs despite time zone differences.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Inverness, IL
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Custom software development firm Radra Solutions was launched in 2007. The small team specializes in Custom Software Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beaverton, OR
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Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, DP DESIGN PRO - SEO MARKETING & WEB DEVELOPMENT is a small user experience design agency. The team offers UX/UI Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digital Strategy company Battalion Commerce is in Lakewood, Colorado. They provide Digital Strategy and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 2017.
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Blue Sky Sessions is an e-commerce development firm. The company is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Video Production.
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DesignBy2s is an e-commerce development company. Their small team is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their team provides E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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CWDG LLC., a small app development firm, is headquartered in Mosinee, Wisconsin. The team offers Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Small custom software development firm Devin Group, is located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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Belle Media, a branding company, was established in 2006. The firm specializes in Branding and Graphic Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Moscow, ID
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Magmag LLC, a web design agency, specialize in Web Design and Web Development. They were launched in 2005.
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Amidon Solutions, an e-commerce development company, is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. They specialize in E-Commerce Development and Graphic Design and were launched in 2001.
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S&J Hosting LLC is a graphic design company. They were established in 2015 and focus on Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 1999, Admirable Consulting is a software development firm. Based in Lakewood, Colorado, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and IT managed services.
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Dilan Design is a West Palm Beach, Florida-based print design company. They specialize in Print Design and Video Production and were established in 2004.
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AMG Designs, an e-commerce development firm, was founded in 2006. The agency offers E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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Simplexity Marketing Group is an e-commerce development company. The team is in Carmel, Indiana, and their services include E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing.
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Nexus Media Group, a branding agency, is in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Established in 2010, the team provides Branding and E-Commerce Development.
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LangfordMedia is an Email Marketing company. Their team is in Lawrence, Kansas and offers Email Marketing and Mobile App Development.
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The DreamPix Studio is a graphic design agency. Their team is located in Boxford, Massachusetts. The company focuses on Graphic Design and Logo.
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SEO company Technical Link LLC was established in 2012. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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TinyBull Marketing, a graphic design agency, is located in Lynchburg, Virginia. They focus on Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2017.
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EKADOO, LLC. Is a video production agency. Headquartered in Temecula, California, the agency provides Video Production and Web Design.
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SILK Media Solutions LLC is an e-commerce development firm. They are based in McKinney, Texas and have small team. They provide E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing.
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In McKinney, Texas, PRO Marketing Links is a SEO company. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2010.
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Tegra Design is an app development firm. They are located in Arlington, Virginia, and their services include Mobile App Development and Video Production.
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Established in 2012, BrightGirl Media is an Email Marketing company. The agency offers Email Marketing and Business Consulting.
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Probella, a PPC company, is headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Webmax IT INC is a SEO agency. They are headquartered in Elk Grove, California and have small team. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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SEO agency ShiloRune is in Portland, Oregon. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bozeman, MT
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PagePerfect is a Bozeman, Montana-based Content Marketing company. They offer Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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SaaS Marketing Studio LLC is a Content Marketing company. They are in Laramie, Wyoming and have small team. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Acme Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. They are based in Claremont, California and have small team. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Collaborate Pros is a branding agency. Established in 2020, the team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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List of the Top 15 United States WordPress Development Companies
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Westborough, MA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Nashville, TN
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Baton Rouge, LA
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Palo Alto, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Binghamton, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Walpole, MA
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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32.4/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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33.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dover, DE
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Temecula, CA
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Jacksonville Beach, FL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Plano, TX
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34.3/40.020/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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United States WordPress Development FAQs
American WordPress developers cater to a wide spectrum of sectors, including:
• E-commerce and DTC retail
• Media, publishing, and entertainment
• B2B SaaS and tech startups
• Healthcare and life sciences (HIPAA-compliant builds)
• Nonprofit and education (with donation or LMS features)
Many firms also have niche vertical expertise—look for case studies that align with your field.
Working with a domestic WordPress development team often streamlines communication and project velocity. U.S.-based agencies operate in your time zone, understand American consumer behavior, and are familiar with regulations such as ADA accessibility guidelines and state-level data-privacy laws. If your project requires on-site collaboration or quick iterations, having a partner a short flight—or even a short drive—away can be invaluable.
Pricing varies thanks to several key factors, including scope, timeline, and complexity. On Clutch, most reputable U.S. agencies charge:
• Hourly rates: $100 – $200 for senior developers; $65– $120 for mid-level talent
• Fixed-price projects: $10,000 – $50,000 for a marketing site; $50,000+ for complex, custom-coded platforms
Enterprise builds that include custom plugins, headless architecture, or third-party integrations can exceed $100,000. Always request a detailed estimate covering discovery, design, development, QA, and post-launch support.
- Assess technical depth – Ask about Gutenberg, REST API, headless WordPress, and performance optimization.
- Review portfolios and code samples – Quality themes and well-documented plugins are good signs.
- Check Clutch reviews – Look for detailed feedback on communication, timeliness, and ROI.
- Validate project management tools – U.S. teams frequently use Jira, GitHub, and Slack; confirm they match your workflow.
- Start with a paid discovery – A small blueprint engagement can test compatibility before committing to a full build.
It’s crucial to be meticulous when assessing potential partners for your project. Discover trusted firms on Clutch’s directories and dive into our collection of data-driven resources to gain key insights into the market.
• One-size-fits-all themes — Agencies pushing generic templates without discovery.
• No performance metrics — Inability to discuss Core Web Vitals, load times, or security hardening.
• Opaque ownership of code — Contracts that don’t grant you full IP rights.
• Overpromising timelines — Complex builds rarely launch “in two weeks.”
• Limited post-launch support — Avoid teams that disappear after deployment.
Don’t ignore red flags just because the vendor offered enticing fees or promises. Be objective and proactive when searching for the right team.