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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9St. Louis Park, MN
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Snack Club Marketing is an Advertising company. The team is in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, and their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Woodbury, MN
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Clarion Public Relations is a Woodbury, Minnesota-based PR agency. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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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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Laukkonen Design is a web design company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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See all 5 projects128 Digital is a web design company specializing in UI/UX design and custom website development. Their services received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting the team's professionalism and responsiveness. Clients commend the company for exceeding expectations in web design and development, ultimately leading to high satisfaction with the final product.
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IMAGINE, a small web design company, is in Shakopee, Minnesota. The team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerHopkins, MN
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Evoke Agency is a small Marketing Strategy company launched in 2025. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Maple Grove, MN
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Exhibit Partners, an Advertising company, focus on Advertising and Branding. They were launched in 2004.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Solve, a SEO agency, was established in 2011. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising and is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Fast Horse is a social media marketing agency. The agency is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Launched in 2005, Pocket Hercules is an Advertising company. The small team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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MarketingLab, Inc. Is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Maple Grove, MN
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Prime Advertising & Design is an Advertising company. The Maple Grove, Minnesota-based firm was founded in 1993. Their services include Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rochester, MN
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MLT Group, a Marketing Strategy company, was established in 1986. The firm focuses on Marketing Strategy and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49South Saint Paul, MN
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Graphic design agency Albarella Design is based in South Saint Paul, Minnesota. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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BRICK, Inc. - Minnesota is an Advertising company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Established in 2015, the team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. Cloud, MN
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Dayta is a branding agency. They are based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Range Digital, a small social media marketing company, is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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Incredible Marketing is an user experience agency. They are in Lake Forest, California and Las Vegas, Nevada and have midsize team. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Wayzata, MN
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Product Positive is a custom software development firm launched in 2021. Their team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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Midsize Advertising company PMH, is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Bahamas. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Duluth, MN
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The Cultural North is a branding company. Their small team is located in Duluth, Minnesota. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Little Falls, MN
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Based in Little Falls, Minnesota, Spectrum Marketing Services is a graphic design agency. Established in 1994, the team focuses on Graphic Design and Fulfillment.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMinneapolis, MN
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Full Stack Coder is a website development company. The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based firm offers Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerRochester, MN
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Founded in 2019, Izzy Waite Design LLC is a small Rochester, Minnesota-based branding company and web design company. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Coon Rapids, MN
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Business Automation Specialists of Minnesota is an ERP consulting and SI company. They were established in 1985 and provide ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kazoo Branding is a small Logo company. Their services include Logo and Packaging Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Allume Digital is an Advertising company founded in 2007. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Gorilla Webtactics, an Advertising company, was founded in 2015. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Darren Varley Creative is a Marketing Strategy company in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Graphic design agency Lecy Design was launched in 1984. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, the team specializes in Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Graphic design agency Replace, Inc. Was established in 1996. The small team offers Graphic Design and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Sharp Creative is a branding company launched in 2010. The team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Launched in 2015, Saint Paul Agency is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Out of Home Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Cloud, MN
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Solutions by JoyGenea is a small video production agency. They provide Video Production and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Eagan, MN
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JKR Consulting is a Marketing Strategy company. The team is located in Eagan, Minnesota, and their services include Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bloomington, MN
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Social media marketing firm Social Boom - Minnesota provides Social Media Marketing and E-Commerce Development. They were founded in 2014.
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Established in 2007, Lund Solutions is a Logo company. The team specializes in Logo and Branding and is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minnetonka, MN
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SEO company SlickRockWeb Inc. Was launched in 2001. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Logo and is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edina, MN
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In Edina, Minnesota, Front Row Digital is a small social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Launched in 2016, Nicholas Media is a small Business Consulting company. Their team specializes in Business Consulting and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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DeZinnia is a Packaging Design company. Established in 1997, the firm specializes in Packaging Design and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roseville, MN
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The Writer's Ink , a branding agency, is based in Roseville, Minnesota. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mankato, MN
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Founded in 2009, PresenceMaker is a branding agency. Located in Mankato, Minnesota, the team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hibbing, MN
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Byers Media, a web development company, was established in 1995. The company focuses on Web Development and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winona, MN
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In Winona, Minnesota, Mediascope, Inc is a small Direct Marketing company. The team focuses on Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Established in 2006, Minneapolis SEO Company is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9White Bear Lake, MN
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Generate 360, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2017. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jordan, MN
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Omnisence Digital is a branding agency headquartered in Jordan, Minnesota. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Upsala, MN
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Small graphic design agency Sytek, is located in Upsala, Minnesota. Their services include Graphic Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Moorhead, MN
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Founded in 1995, Reson8 Design Inc is a graphic design company. The small team specializes in 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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35.3/40.016.6/20 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.