Top Web Design Companies in Minnesota
From the Twin Cities’ startup scene to Rochester’s healthcare innovation, Minnesota web design teams pair practical Midwestern execution with modern UX. On Clutch, you’ll find vetted agencies experienced in everything from responsive builds and ADA-compliant sites to complex ecommerce and CMS migrations.
Our verified reviews detail real project scopes, timelines, and outcomes—helping you evaluate fit beyond the portfolio. Whether you’re a small business in need of a fast, conversion-ready site or an enterprise seeking a custom design system, use filters for budget, location, industry, and platform to refine your shortlist. Minnesota’s talent pool draws from the University of Minnesota and serves sectors anchored by brands like Target, Best Buy, 3M, General Mills, and the Mayo Clinic. Explore these additional directories:
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves MinnesotaServices provided
See all 98 projectsUPQODE is a web design and development company renowned for delivering custom website solutions with a focus on responsive design, UI/UX, and mobile-friendly functionality. Across the reviews, 100% of clients praised their project management, communication, and ability to align designs with business goals, highlighting UPQODE's commitment to responsive client interaction and quality execution.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves MinnesotaServices provided
See all 5 projectsBlennd is a web design and development company noted for delivering modern, mobile-friendly, and user-centric website solutions. Across diverse projects, clients appreciate Blennd’s communicative project management and ability to incorporate feedback, with 80% highlighting their responsive design capabilities and user experience focus. While initial challenges were reported, 100% of issues were resolved, demonstrating their commitment to client satisfaction.
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves MinnesotaServices provided
See all 38 projectsThe Sher Agency is a web design company specializing in custom website development, UI/UX design, and responsive web design services. With 100% positive feedback, clients consistently praise their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to elevate client visions through innovative designs. Around 70% of reviews commend their project management skills and effective communication.
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May Advertising & Design, Inc. Is an Advertising company founded in 1981. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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Seriously Fun Marketing Group is a branding company launched in 2007. The agency offers Branding and Web Design, and is small.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves MinnesotaServices provided
See all 46 projectsQream is a dynamic web design company specializing in Website Design, UI/UX Design, and Custom Website Development, known for delivering personalized and innovative solutions. Reviews highlight their efficiency, creativity, and 100% on-time delivery. They are praised for their user-friendly and responsive designs, with approximately 75% of reviews noting their exceptional project management skills and customer focus.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves MinnesotaServices provided
See all 36 projectsThrillX is a web design and development company specializing in creating user-friendly and visually appealing websites with a strong focus on conversion rate optimization and UI/UX design. Reviews highlight their effective project management and responsiveness, with clients reporting conversion rate increases of 25% to 80%. Approximately 70% of reviews emphasize ThrillX's ability to tailor solutions to client needs, enhancing user experience and engagement.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Northfield, MN
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Brand Yourself Consulting is a small branding firm launched in 2011. Their team specializes in Branding and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Duffy, a branding firm, was founded in 1984. The team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Prior Lake, MN
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My Social Drive is a social media marketing firm launched in 2017. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sauk Rapids, MN
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See all 1 projectsJive Media provides SEO, Google Ads management, content marketing, and strategic marketing services. Clients have praised the company for their creativity, experience, and effective communication, resulting in optimized marketing efforts and increased clientele. Jive Media's ability to handle rapid business expansion and deliver quality content has been a recurring theme in their positive reviews.
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Launched in 2016, Michael Capri Digital Marketing is a pay per click company. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Launched in 2014, Serial Coders is a small user experience company. Their team offers UX/UI Design and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roseville, MN
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Located in Roseville, Minnesota, Custom Content Solutions LLC is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2013, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bloomington, MN
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Dugan Design Group, a small branding company, is located in Bloomington, Minnesota. Their services include Branding and Corporate Photography.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMinneapolis, MN
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Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Travon Sellers Design Studio is a Logo company. The team focuses on Logo and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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Social media marketing firm Leadpages was established in 2013. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and is midsize.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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In Minneapolis, Minnesota and Arlington, Virginia, Atlas Solutions is a small web development firm. The team focuses on Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Founded in 1980, Tad Ware is a small Digital Strategy company. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Eden Prairie, MN
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LiftPoint Consulting is an Advertising company. Established in 2002, the company is located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Maple Grove, MN
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Prime Advertising and Design, an Advertising company, was established in 2003. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding and is headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Linnihan Foy Advertising is a small Advertising company. Established in 2002, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Media Bridge Advertising is an Advertising company. Established in 2010, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Hot Dish Advertising is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were launched in 1999.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Advertising company Top Source Media is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2011.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Advertising company Pixel Farm was launched in 1995. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Burnsville, MN
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FURNITUREDEALER.NET is a small Advertising company launched in 1996. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Moorhead, MN
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Ecliptic Technologies is a small software development firm. Launched in 1999, the team provides Custom Software Development and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Virginia, MN
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W.A. Fisher Advertising & Printing is an Advertising company established in 1922. The agency provides Advertising and Print Design, and is small.
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Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Friends & Neighbors is an user experience agency. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and Branding.
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Eleven Design Co. Is a small branding company located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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Founded in 1997, Intercross is a graphic design agency. The agency focuses on Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minnetonka, MN
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Limelight Marketing Systems is a branding agency. Located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, the company was established in 2009. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. Cloud, MN
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1 Better Advertising is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Graphic Design and is headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
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Branding company Ascension Development Group was established in 2012. The firm provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hopkins, MN
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NorthWing Digital is a SEO agency. The small Hopkins, Minnesota-based team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The agency was established in 2015.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMinneapolis, MN
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Davies Branding + Design, a web design agency, was launched in 2015. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the team offers Web Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerSaint Augusta, MN
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In Saint Augusta, Minnesota, Explicit Website Design is a branding agency. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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Web design company Red Pebble Web Design is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. The team specializes in Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Channel Software Corporation is a web design agency. They offer Web Design and were founded in 2001.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Duluth, MN
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IbCubed is a web design company. They are located in Duluth, Minnesota and have small team. Their team focuses on Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Established in 2003, Creative Arc is a Digital Strategy company. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wayzata, MN
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Small Business Mavericks, Inc. Is a Wayzata, Minnesota-based Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2005.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Nighthawk Marketing, an Advertising company, was launched in 2001. The agency offers Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Plymouth, MN
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Small Advertising company Veritas Marketing, is based in Plymouth, Minnesota. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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In Minneapolis, Minnesota, Treefort Inc. Is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Eduweb is an Advertising company. Established in 1996, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Eden Prairie, MN
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WebRanking is a small Advertising company. Launched in 1998, the team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Orangeseed is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chanhassen, MN
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WideSkreen.tv is a small Chanhassen, Minnesota-based video production company. Their services include Video Production and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Plymouth, MN
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CEL is a PR firm. Their team is in Plymouth, Minnesota. The agency specializes in Public Relations and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Moorhead, MN
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Nufire marketing is a branding agency founded in 2007. Their team focuses on Branding and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Established in 1955, Grossman Design Associates is a graphic design agency. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Triangle Park Creative is a graphic design company launched in 1989. The team offers Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Excelsior, MN
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Pezigns is a graphic design agency. Launched in 2011, the company is located in Excelsior, Minnesota. Their team offers Graphic Design and Logo.
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List of the Top 15 Minnesota Web Design Agencies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Duluth, MN
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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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37.3/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Saint Paul, MN
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35.6/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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35.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minnetonka, MN
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34.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bloomington, MN
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36.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Eden Prairie, MN
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33.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Saint Paul, MN
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33.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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34.2/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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31.6/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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28.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.3/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Anoka, MN
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29.6/40.014.6/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999St. Louis Park, MN
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31.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Alexandria, MN
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30.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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33.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Hutchinson, MN
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31.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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27.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews4.8/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Osseo, MN
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30.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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33.2/40.016/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Excelsior, MN
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28.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St. Louis Park, MN
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32.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sauk Rapids, MN
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28.6/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Maple Grove, MN
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27.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews5.6/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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31.1/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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31/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Eagan, MN
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31.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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29.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Cloud, MN
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30.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St. Cloud, MN
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30.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews7/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Web Design90% Other
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Minnesota Web Design FAQs
Looking for a web design company but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring a web design company in Minnesota, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Local web design teams understand the nuances of Minnesota’s market—from Twin Cities consumer trends and B2B manufacturing distributors to regulated healthcare and medtech. That context improves research, content, and conversion strategy. Being in the Central time zone also streamlines collaboration and in-person workshops across Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, and even with website designers in Elk River.
Furthermore, you’ll also benefit from regional partnerships: photographers, copywriters, and accessibility testers who know state and municipal requirements. If you need bilingual or accessibility-forward content for public institutions or nonprofits, Minnesota web design teams commonly bake that into their process.
According to recent pricing data gathered by Clutch, the typical price ranges for web designers in Minnesota go for:
- Small business website (5–10 pages, WordPress/Webflow): $3,000 – $10,000
- E-commerce (Shopify/WooCommerce), basic catalog + payments: $10,000 – $60,000+
- Custom website design in Minneapolis with UX research, content, and integrations: $15,000 – $50,000+
- Hourly rates: $75 – $175, depending on seniority and stack
- Care plans/retainers: $500 – $3,000 per month for maintenance and CRO
Rates in the Twin Cities trend higher than in smaller markets. Website design companies for small businesses in outstate areas may offer leaner packages at lower price points.
- Healthcare, medtech, and clinics (Rochester and Twin Cities hubs)
- Manufacturing, industrials, and distributors across the Upper Midwest
- Retail and CPG aligned to brands born in Minnesota
- Financial and insurance, including benefits and member portals
- SaaS and startups in the Twin Cities
- Higher education, public sector, and nonprofits
- Tourism, outdoors, and regional attractions
Many teams highlight responsive web design in Minneapolis for mobile-first audiences and ADA/WCAG conformance for public-facing sites.
Outline the particular goals and needs of your project to guide your search criteria. Then, go to Clutch to find trusted teams and assess your options based on:
- Portfolio depth in your sector and project type (e.g., responsive web design Minneapolis, e-commerce, or B2B lead gen)
- CMS expertise – WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, or headless (e.g., Next.js) and a plan for non-technical editors
- Process clarity – discovery, UX research, content strategy, wireframes, usability testing, and QA
- Accessibility – WCAG 2.1 AA approach, audits, and remediation
- SEO foundations – information architecture, schema, page speed, and technical hygiene
- Transparent pricing and scope; clear ownership of code, content, and accounts
- Strong Clutch reviews with outcomes, timelines, and communication notes
If you’re a smaller company, look for website design companies for small businesses with packaged deliverables and training.
- Vague scopes or “we’ll figure it out later” timelines
- No user research, analytics plan, or KPI targets
- Ignoring accessibility or treating responsiveness as a nice-to-have
- Forcing a proprietary CMS or hosting with no exit path
- No content strategy support (you’ll “just provide copy”)
- Large upfront payments without milestones
- “Custom” claims that are actually inflexible templates, especially for custom website design Minneapolis needs
- No post-launch support or performance warranty
Minnesota is home to many exceptional web designers, so there’s no need to worry about running out of options. Make sure to spot, address, and avoid these red flags early.