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 106 projectsUPQODE is a web design company specializing in custom website development, responsive design, and UI/UX design. They consistently deliver projects on time and within budget, with 100% of reviews highlighting their effective project management and communication skills. While praised for web design, some clients suggest improvements in graphics design. Overall, 86% of reviewers commend their attention to detail and adaptability.
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves MinnesotaServices 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.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves MinnesotaServices 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.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Digital Synergy, a small SEO company, is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Saint Paul, Minnesota. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Buzz Geek, LLC, a branding firm, is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They specialize in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves MinnesotaServices provided
See all 39 projectsThrillX is a web design and development company specializing in custom website development, responsive web design, and user experience (UX) design. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients consistently praise their responsive communication, timely delivery, and ability to enhance SEO and conversion rates. Notably, 60% of reviewers highlight their exceptional project management and commitment to understanding and aligning with client objectives.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves MinnesotaServices 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.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Bullseye Media, LLC is a video production company. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, their team focuses on Video Production and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Duluth, MN
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Top Card Marketing is a web design company. Founded in 2025, the company specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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See all 5 projectsIDIOSYS - A Global Leader in IT Consultancy excels as a versatile web and mobile app development company, offering comprehensive IT solutions including CRM systems. With a remarkable 100% positive feedback rate, clients commend their rapid response times, effective communication, and project management. Over 40% of reviewers praise their dedication and adaptability in meeting specific client needs.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLakeville, MN
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Web design company The Creative Depot is based in Lakeville, Minnesota. They provide Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerRochester, MN
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Gravity Consulting is a web design company. Located in Rochester, Minnesota, their team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Stillwater, MN
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Sumo Leap is a SEO company located in Stillwater, Minnesota. Founded in 2014, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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ERAS Design Co. Is an Email Marketing company. They are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and have small team of experts. Their services include Email Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAlbert Lea, MN
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Jeff Trish is a small web design agency based in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minnetonka, MN
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Modtech Solutions is an UX agency. The team provides UX/UI Design and E-Commerce Development and is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerMinneapolis, MN
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Wolderman is a web design company. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the firm was launched in 2016. Their services include Web Design and Video Production.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerSaint Paul, MN
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SimDex LLC is a Marketing Strategy company. They are based in Saint Paul, Minnesota and have small team of experts. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Richfield, MN
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FRONT ROW DIGITAL is a Sales Outsourcing company. Located in Richfield, Minnesota, their team offers Sales Outsourcing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Louis Park, MN
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Oil Can Marketing is a St. Louis Park, Minnesota-based social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Web design agency Supervox Agency is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Launched in 2006, the team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Branding firm The Launch Corp was established in 2015. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the team focuses on Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Louis Park, MN
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In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Axcept Media, LLC is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rochester, MN
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Branding firm Strut is in Rochester, Minnesota. The team specializes in Branding and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Voom Creative is an Advertising company. Launched in 2014, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Staples, MN
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Graphic design company J&J Solutions, LLC - Minnesota was established in 2013. Headquartered in Staples, Minnesota, the team focuses on Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brainerd, MN
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RAWfish Creative Group is a social media marketing company established in 2014. In Brainerd, Minnesota, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Anthony, MN
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SEO services firm Portkey SEO Solutions is headquartered in Saint Anthony, Minnesota. Established in 2016, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hawley, MN
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Corporate Photography company Simple Website Creations, LLC is located in Hawley, Minnesota. Their services include Corporate Photography and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zimmerman, MN
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Web Contempo is an e-commerce development firm and web design company. They were founded in 2007 and offer E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Maplewood, MN
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Phalanx Studios Inc. Is an Email Marketing company. Headquartered in Maplewood, Minnesota, their team focuses on Email Marketing and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodbury, MN
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St. Paul Marketing Team Inc. Is a social media marketing firm. Based in Woodbury, Minnesota, the agency was founded in 2011. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Nordeast Marketing Group, a small branding agency, is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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In Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ecra, Inc. Is a small user experience design agency. Their services include UX/UI Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Stude-Becker Advertising is a branding firm. Their small team of employees is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Their team provides Branding and Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richfield, MN
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Sproute Creative is a branding firm. Established in 2009, the company is located in Richfield, Minnesota. Their team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Design Ahead is a branding agency. Their small team is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bloomington, MN
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Invisik Corporation is an IT managed services and web design agency. They focus on IT managed services and Web Design and are located in Bloomington, Minnesota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bloomington, MN
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Emradsolutions is a SEO company and web design company based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Duluth, MN
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Šek Design, a branding firm and web design agency, was launched in 2015. The company specializes in Branding and Web Design, and is small.
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Launched in 2007, Donneray Consulting is a small Duluth, Minnesota-based web design agency and website development company. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodbury, MN
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Precise Online Management , a small SEO services firm and web design company, is in Woodbury, Minnesota. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hopkins, MN
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Soundcart Media LLC, a social media marketing firm, specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. The firm is located in Hopkins, Minnesota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bethel, MN
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Project Realms, Inc., a website development firm, was established in 2009. The team specializes in Web Development and Application Testing and is in Bethel, Minnesota.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerEagan, MN
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Grand Ciel Design is a graphic design company. They specialize in Graphic Design and Branding and are based in Eagan, Minnesota.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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YYES is a branding firm. They are headquartered in Glendale, California and Minneapolis, Minnesota and have midsize team of experts. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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Yamamoto is an Advertising company established in 1979. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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Collective Measures, Inc., an Advertising company, provide Advertising and Branding. They were established in 2005.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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StoneArch is an Advertising company. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, the firm was launched in 1984. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerRogers, MN
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Marketing Systems By Design, an Advertising company, is in Rogers, Minnesota. They offer Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2013.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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Red Circle Agency is an Advertising company founded in 2001. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Burnsville, MN
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Midsize Marketing Strategy company Creative Graphics, is headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bemidji, MN
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Pinnacle Marketing Group is a Marketing Strategy company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Video Production, and the firm is located in Bemidji, Minnesota.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerRoseville, MN
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Happy Toil is a Roseville, Minnesota-based Email Marketing company. Founded in 2018, the team focuses on Email Marketing and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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UX company Keyeicon Digital LLC was launched in 2025. The team provides UX/UI Design and Graphic Design and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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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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35.3/40.016.6/20 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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36.9/40.017.4/20 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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35.4/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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35.4/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$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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36.2/40.017.6/20 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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Hutchinson, MN
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32.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 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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$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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$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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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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33/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 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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32.5/40.016.8/20 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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30.8/40.016/20 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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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29.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 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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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.