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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 65 projectsBrand Vision is a web design company specializing in custom website development, UI/UX design, and branding. With over 90% positive feedback from reviewers, they are praised for their collaborative and responsive approach, delivering visually appealing and user-friendly websites. Clients frequently commend their attention to detail and ability to align with brand aesthetics, with 60% highlighting their flexibility and adaptability to clients' needs.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 109 projectsUPQODE is a web design and development company specializing in custom website development, UI/UX design, and responsive web design services. The company receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with approximately 90% of reviewers praising their project management, responsiveness, and communication. Most clients highlight UPQODE's ability to deliver high-quality, mobile-friendly designs and efficient front-end development, making them a reliable partner for web design services.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 23 projectsAugust Ash is a web development company specializing in custom website development, UI/UX design, and SEO services. The company is praised for its responsive web design, efficient project management, and strong communication, with 87% of reviews highlighting their professionalism and customer service. While some clients noted room for improvement in communication platforms and scope clarity, the overall satisfaction with their web design services is high.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 40 projectsThrillX is a web design and development company specializing in custom website development, UI/UX design, and conversion rate optimization. They are highly regarded for their responsive communication, exceptional project management, and ability to deliver on time, with 100% of reviews praising their effectiveness in improving website performance and user experience. Clients appreciate their attention to detail and client-focused approach, making them a preferred partner for businesses seeking tailored web solutions.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wheaton, IL
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Launched in 1978, Highgate Creative is a small Wheaton, Illinois-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Graphic Design.
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OEI Design is a graphic design agency in Wheaton, Illinois. Their services include Graphic Design and Print Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 8 projectsTVM Engineering Services is a multidisciplinary company known for its expertise in Web Design Services, UI/UX Design, and Custom Website Development. Across their reviews, 100% of clients commend their ability to deliver high-quality, responsive web solutions on time and within budget. A notable 75% of reviewers highlight their excellent project management and communication, while 25% suggest improvements in initial workflow structuring.
$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 52 projectsPhenomenon Studio is a distinguished web design agency specializing in Website Design, UI/UX Design, and Responsive Web Design. Across all reviews, 100% of feedback highlights their exceptional project management and responsiveness, with 85% specifically praising their value for cost and high-quality outcomes. Clients frequently commend their collaborative approach, creativity, and adherence to timelines, indicating a strong satisfaction rate with their custom web development services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wheeling, IL
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M & M Art Studio, Inc. Is a Logo company launched in 2000. Located in Wheeling, Illinois, the team provides Logo and Packaging Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Charles, IL
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Symboliq Media, a branding agency, offer Branding and Web Design. They were established in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Deerfield, IL
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All Points Public Relations is a small PR firm. Established in 2011, the team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naperville, IL
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GenFour Media & Marketing is a Direct Marketing company. The team offers Direct Marketing and Web Design and is located in Naperville, Illinois.
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Web design agency Ascend Design Co was established in 2009. The small team offers Web Design and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Deerfield, IL
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NorthShore Loyalty is a small SEO company. Launched in 2014, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Naperville, IL
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Marketing Strategy company Digital Marketing Innovations, Inc. Was founded in 2009. The firm focuses on Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Inverness, IL
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Goda Advertising is a small Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 1984.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hoffman Estates, IL
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Business Development Advisors, Inc. Is a Business Consulting company. They offer Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy and are in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Geneva, IL
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Founded in 2016, OM Agency is a custom software development company and e-commerce development firm. Their services include Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Launched in 2006, Media is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Elgin, IL
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Mura Digital is an Email Marketing company. The Elgin, Illinois-based company was launched in 2016. Their team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Located in Naperville, Illinois, Spire2 Communications, Inc. Is a Marketing Strategy company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tinley Park, IL
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Rollins Palumbo Creative is a graphic design agency based in Tinley Park, Illinois. They focus on Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Naperville, IL
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Modern Marketing Partners is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2011, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerElgin, IL
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Edison Avenue Consulting LLC, an application development firm, provides Mobile App Development and Web Design. The agency is located in Elgin, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Polka Dot Sox Creative Group, LLC is a small Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glen Ellyn, IL
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Rage Agency is a branding firm. Established in 2014, the team provides Branding and Digital Strategy. The agency is based in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Lenox, IL
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Top Quality Online Solutions Inc. Is a graphic design company founded in 2014. The team focuses on Graphic Design and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Schaumburg, IL
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Tetla Production & Design is a graphic design agency founded in 2018. The team offers Graphic Design and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Riverwoods, IL
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Varsity Time LLC is a branding company established in 2017. The agency provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Palatine, IL
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Interline Creative Group is an Advertising company founded in 1990. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding and is in Palatine, Illinois.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Palatine, IL
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Located in Palatine, Illinois, Graphic Alliance, Inc is a small web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elgin, IL
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CWdynamic, a branding agency, is located in Elgin, Illinois. The team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Montgomery, IL
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Nice2Link, LLC is a SEO services firm. Their small team is based in Montgomery, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dyer, IN
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Waterpark Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is based in Dyer, Indiana. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hoffman Estates, IL
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Echogravity is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 2010. Their services include Marketing Strategy and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Arlington Heights, IL
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In.Cite Studio Ltd. Is a graphic design agency. Their small team of employees is located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Their team offers Graphic Design and Logo.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Elgin, IL
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Launched in 2007, Floodlight Design is a small Elgin, Illinois-based website development firm. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mokena, IL
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Avidity Technologies, Inc. Is a small Mokena, Illinois-based branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Buffalo Grove, IL
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Gap Solutions is an Advertising company headquartered in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. They provide Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Arlington Heights, IL
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Agile Creative Services is a Logo company. They offer Logo and UX/UI Design and were established in 2017.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Barrington, IL
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VENTUREWRITE Social Media Marketing Agency is a social media marketing company launched in 2016. The firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Johnsburg, IL
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See all 6 projectsMyDesignSpace, Inc. is a Web Design company specializing in user-friendly, custom WordPress websites with an emphasis on Responsive Design and UI/UX Design. The firm receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their project management skills and collaborative approach. Notably, 75% of clients highlight Monique's expertise and customer service as key strengths, while 50% mention the need for improved content writing support.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hoffman Estates, IL
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World Wide Web Designers is an Advertising company. They were established in 2014 and specialize in Advertising and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Arlington Heights, IL
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Video production company Vicarious Multimedia is in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Their services include Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Gurnee, IL
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JP Innovation Inc is a SEO company. Based in Gurnee, Illinois, their small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The company was founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palatine, IL
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Chimbly Consultants LLC is a Palatine, Illinois-based Cybersecurity company. Founded in 2010, the team offers Cybersecurity and IT strategy consulting.
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Glimmer Chicago, an Advertising company, was founded in 2004. The company specializes in Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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Small web design company Implicit Success Marketing & Web Design, is based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9St. Charles, IL
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Vision Force, Inc., a small website development company, is based in St. Charles, Illinois. The team offers Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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Located in Aurora, Illinois, JG Web Designs is a small e-commerce development firm. The team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mundelein, IL
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Simmons & Associates, Inc. Is a small Business Consulting company in Mundelein, Illinois. The team provides Business Consulting and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Gurnee, IL
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AdeptPlus Web Design is a small web design company located in Gurnee, Illinois. Their services include Web Design and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aurora, IL
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Small Marketing Strategy company Pattern Marketing, Inc., is in Aurora, Illinois. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Grayslake, IL
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SEO agency Vetra Assist was launched in 2025. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Wadsworth, IL
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See all 4 projectsVA DESIGNS is a web design company specializing in Web Design Services, UI/UX Design, and Responsive Web Design. The company has received 100% positive feedback, with clients highlighting their creative skills, technical precision, and responsive communication. Valeria's ability to translate abstract ideas into cohesive design solutions was frequently praised, with 100% of reviewers noting her professionalism and timely project delivery.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Munster, IN
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Based in Munster, Indiana, All Access Advertising LLC is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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List of the Top 15 Chicago Web Design Agencies
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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39.2/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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37.3/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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36.8/40.018.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Elmhurst, IL
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36.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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32.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oak Brook, IL
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34.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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31.5/40.017/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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36.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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37.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Villa Park, IL
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31.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.5/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Chicago, IL
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30.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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36.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oak Park, IL
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29.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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30.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Chicago Web Design Company FAQs
Discover what it's like working with top Chicago web design companies with our common FAQs.
A Chicago web design company blends creative strategy with technical execution to produce websites that attract, engage, and convert visitors. Typical deliverables include:
- Information architecture and UX wireframes
- Responsive visual design tailored for mobile and desktop
- Front-end development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks
- Back-end or CMS integration (WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, custom builds)
- SEO-ready code and on-page optimization to rank on Google
- Ongoing support, accessibility audits, and performance tuning
Because Chicago is home to Fortune 500s and fast-growth SaaS startups, many agencies also offer product-level research and CRO services to support complex digital roadmaps.
Local agencies understand Chicago’s competitive landscape, from B2B trade shows at McCormick Place to consumer trends shaped by the city’s diverse neighborhoods. A home-grown partner can:
- Attend in-person strategy sessions quickly (no O’Hare layovers)
- Leverage local user research panels reflecting Midwest demographics
- Coordinate photo/video shoots on-site for authentic Chicago imagery
- Navigate regional regulations and accessibility guidelines (e.g., Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act)
These advantages often translate into faster timelines and more relevant creative than remote or overseas teams.
Chicago’s economy is famously diverse, and agencies mirror that versatility. You’ll find specialists for:
- Financial services & fintech (LaSalle Street legacy)
- Healthcare & life sciences (Northwestern, Rush, and startup biotech)
- Manufacturing & logistics (Illinois is a transport hub)
- Food & beverage, CPG, and hospitality
- Higher education & nonprofits (UIC, DePaul, local charities)
- Professional services like legal, consulting, and architecture
Many studios also have experience with government or civic projects tied to City of Chicago digital initiatives.
Pricing varies by scope and agency size:
- Freelance/solo designer hourly rate is $75–$100, and a common project range is $3K–$8K for a custom website
- Boutique studio hourly rate is $100–$150, and project ranges $15K–$40K for SMB websites
- Full-service agency hourly rate is $125–$200+, and project ranges $40K–$150K for enterprise builds
E-commerce or custom web apps may exceed $200K when complex integrations, user portals, or multilingual content are required. Always request a detailed statement of work and compare it against at least two other Chicago proposals before signing.
Follow these helpful guides to help with your hiring process:
- Define success metrics, such as traffic lift, conversions, brand perception.
- Shortlist firms with relevant case studies in your industry or tech stack.
- Check Clutch reviews for verified client feedback on communication and ROI.
- Request a project roadmap, timeline, and team composition (ask if senior designers stay on the account).
- Compare cultural fit. Do their creative references align with your brand voice?
- Validate hosting, security, and ADA compliance practices, which are must-haves for Chicago’s larger corporate environment.
Here are some examples of red flags that you should consider when hiring a web design firm in Chicago:
- Guaranteed “first-page” SEO rankings with no timeline details
- Vague proposals that bundle design, hosting, and maintenance in one flat fee without line items
- No in-house developers, only overseas contractors, you can’t meet
- Limited discovery phase or skipping user research altogether
- References that can’t speak to projects completed within the last 12 months If you spot these warning signs, keep looking. Chicago’s market is competitive enough that you don’t need to settle.