Top Web Design Companies in New Jersey
From Princeton’s research community to Jersey City’s fintech corridor and the creative hubs along the Jersey Shore, New Jersey is packed with design talent. Clutch helps you find the right partner by analyzing verified client reviews, portfolios, service focus, and market presence.
Whether you need custom web design in NJ, conversion-focused UX, or full-stack web development in New Jersey, our directory makes it easy to filter by budget, tech stack (WordPress, Shopify, Webflow), industry, and location. Use filters to surface an NJ web design company with proven results—or, if you’re searching for “website design and SEO near me,” narrow to firms that bundle SEO with design and ongoing support. Explore related directories for broader comparisons:
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves New JerseyServices 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 - 249Serves New JerseyServices provided
See all 107 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+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves New JerseyServices provided
See all 107 projectsDD.NYC® is a prominent web design and UI/UX design company offering custom website development, responsive web design, and branding services. With 80% of reviews highlighting successful project outcomes, clients frequently commend their creative design expertise and responsive communication. Despite a single negative review concerning project delays and communication issues, the majority of clients appreciate DD.NYC®'s professionalism and the ability to deliver visually engaging and functional websites.
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves New JerseyServices 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.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNewark, NJ
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L.A. Marketing & Web Presence Consulting, LLC is a SEO agency. Established in 2015, the agency is in Newark, New Jersey. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPhillipsburg, NJ
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NJ Website Design is a graphic design company. They are in Phillipsburg, New Jersey and have small team. Their services include Graphic Design and IT managed services.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves New JerseyServices provided
See all 126 projectsStorm Brain is an adept web design agency offering comprehensive web development, custom website development, and UI/UX design services. Across its reviews, the company is praised for its excellent project management, with 100% of reviewers highlighting timely delivery and effective communication. Clients often commend their strategic thinking and execution, positioning them as a trusted partner rather than just a vendor.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves New JerseyServices provided
See all 6 projectsEastern Standard is a comprehensive web design and development company specializing in UI/UX Design, Custom Website Development, and Responsive Web Design. Their client feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 90% noting impressive project management and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their creative design capabilities, effective communication, and ability to enhance user experiences, as evidenced by increased website visits and customer engagement.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves New JerseyServices provided
See all 5 projectsWeb-Kare, LLC is a web design and development company known for its exceptional customer service and expertise in responsive web design and UI/UX design. With 100% positive feedback from clients, they are praised for their efficiency, timely delivery, and ability to align with client goals, consistently exceeding expectations in web design services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerParsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Bizmap LLC is a SEO company. Headquartered in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, their small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The firm was founded in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerEdison, NJ
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Founded in 2021, Think SEO Now is a SEO company. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerRidgewood, NJ
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Launched in 1990, Bergen County SEO is a SEO company. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMiddletown Township, NJ
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Deimos Designs , a SEO company, focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The firm is headquartered in Middletown Township, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Edison, NJ
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Qantler Technologies, an IoT development company, was founded in 2002. Located in Edison, New Jersey, the team focuses on IoT development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWest Orange, NJ
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Web Pro NJ is a social media marketing company established in 1999. In West Orange, New Jersey, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerHightstown, NJ
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Blue Kite Web Solutions is a small Hightstown, New Jersey-based SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cherry Hill, NJ
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Izla SEO is a Cherry Hill, New Jersey-based social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPiscataway, NJ
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East Jersey Tech LLC is a SEO services firm. Their team is located in Piscataway, New Jersey and provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNorth Brunswick Township, NJ
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Established in 2022, Vantage Creatives is a branding firm. Their services include Branding and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Evesham, NJ
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SEBPO, a large Back Office Outsourcing company, is based in Evesham, New Jersey and Dhaka, Bangladesh. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Moorestown, NJ
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Content Marketing company Speakeasy Creative is located in Moorestown, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They offer Content Marketing and Pay Per Click and were established in 2015.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Freehold, NJ
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American Writers Association is a San Jose, California-based Content Writing Services company. Established in 2005, the team offers Content Writing Services and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249South Brunswick Township, NJ
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Webtraffic Agency is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2016, the firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lyndhurst, NJ
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OnDemand Print Group is a small Lyndhurst, New Jersey-based print design agency. Their services include Print Design and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toms River, NJ
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VINIO Marketing is a social media marketing agency founded in 2023. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ridgewood, NJ
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Small social media marketing company DiMaCo Web, is located in Ridgewood, New Jersey. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hammonton, NJ
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One Trick Pony is a midsize branding firm located in Hammonton, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their services include Branding and Print Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Evesham, NJ
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Double-Time Design is a branding agency. Their small team is in Evesham, New Jersey. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Maple Shade, NJ
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Software development firm Keystone Information Systems is located in Maple Shade, New Jersey. They provide Custom Software Development and were founded in 1975.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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Addteq is a small custom software development company in Princeton, New Jersey. Their services include Custom Software Development and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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DoubleBridge Technologies, Inc., a software development firm, is located in Princeton, New Jersey. They focus on Custom Software Development and AR/VR development and were established in 1997.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montgomery, NJ
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Maxeta Technologies is a software development company. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and AR/VR development, and the firm is based in Montgomery, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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PROSOFT IT SERVICES INC is a small software development firm based in Princeton, New Jersey. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rochelle Park, NJ
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Mobile application development company Ontash Systems is in Rochelle Park, New Jersey. Established in 1993, the team focuses on Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scotch Plains, NJ
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Scomage Information Services, Inc. Is a Scotch Plains, New Jersey-based ERP consulting and SI company. They focus on ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development and were launched in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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Sparkway is a small Princeton, New Jersey-based software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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Small software development company Techtree Inc, is located in Jersey City, New Jersey. The team offers Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brielle, NJ
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Kinetic Knowledge, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Brielle, New Jersey. The team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hanover, NJ
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Rolstar, an Advertising company, was established in 1981. The firm specializes in Advertising and Corporate Photography, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fair Lawn, NJ
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URL Empire is a mobile application development company. In Fair Lawn, New Jersey, their small team provides Mobile App Development and API Development. The agency was launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montclair, NJ
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Pinnacle Digital is a branding company established in 2015. Headquartered in Montclair, New Jersey, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manasquan, NJ
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Stateside Affairs is an Advertising company. They are based in Manasquan, New Jersey and have small team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mountain Lakes, NJ
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Span Marketing Solutions is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Piscataway, NJ
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Small social media marketing agency GorgonSEO, is located in Piscataway, New Jersey. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hopatcong, NJ
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Shapiro Consultants & System Services is a software development firm. They focus on Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development and are in Hopatcong, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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Screaming Garlic is a Sales Outsourcing company founded in 2010. The small team focuses on Sales Outsourcing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWest Milford, NJ
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Established in 2016, Lantern Room Marketing is a Market Research company. The firm provides Market Research and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerEast Windsor, NJ
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NJ Web Studio is a SEO services firm. They are in East Windsor, New Jersey. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMarlboro, NJ
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VNW Media LLC is a small social media marketing company headquartered in Marlboro, New Jersey. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMiddletown Township, NJ
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MILE Social, a SEO agency, was established in 2015. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBridgewater, NJ
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The WebMaster E is a SEO company. The company is based in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLambertville, NJ
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Eric Rounds Agency , a SEO agency, was launched in 2012. Located in Lambertville, New Jersey, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jersey City, NJ
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MOV Management Ltd. Is a Marketing Strategy company. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and the company is based in Agia Varvara, Cyprus and Jersey City, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Camden, NJ
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VERB360 is a Digital Strategy company. They were founded in 2001, and their services include Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Hillsborough, NJ
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Based in Hillsborough, New Jersey and New York, New York, JK Design is a branding agency. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Piscataway, NJ
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Established in 2015, Four Bends Pvt Ltd is a small Piscataway, New Jersey-based web design company. Their team provides Web Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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List of the Top 15 New Jersey Web Design Agencies
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Montclair, NJ
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36.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Closter, NJ
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Ridgewood, NJ
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32.6/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Summit, NJ
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31.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hoboken, NJ
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34.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tinton Falls, NJ
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35.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Princeton, NJ
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33.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ringwood, NJ
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33.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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32.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Madison, NJ
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32.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Paramus, NJ
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29.7/40.017/20 Reviews5.6/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Clinton, NJ
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29.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Orange, NJ
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32.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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32.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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30.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cherry Hill, NJ
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30.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews5.9/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ridgewood, NJ
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30.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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30.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hoboken, NJ
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29.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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31/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Wayne, NJ
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30.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.3/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Randolph, NJ
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29.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.7/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Howell Township, NJ
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28.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews7/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Madison, NJ
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25.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews4.7/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Maplewood, NJ
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29.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Wenonah, NJ
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24.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews2.4/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Asbury Park, NJ
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29.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Old Tappan, NJ
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27.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews4.1/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9East Hanover, NJ
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27/40.016.2/20 Reviews4.7/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Web Design75% Other
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New Jersey Web Design FAQs
Hiring locally means faster collaboration and on-site workshops across NJ’s dense corridor from Hoboken and Jersey City to Newark, New Brunswick, and Cherry Hill. New Jersey-based web design firms understand regional buyer behavior across pharma, higher education, logistics, and hospitality, and they’ll tailor content and UX to those audiences.
Moreover, you’ll also benefit from proximity to New York and Philadelphia media markets while working with teams familiar with state accessibility requirements, data privacy expectations, and municipal procurement processes.
Pricing varies because of factors like scope, platform, and team seniority. According to Clutch’s recent pricing data, most firms in New Jersey charge:
- Brochure or small business site (WordPress/Webflow): $8,000 – $25,000
- Custom web design in NJ with UX research and copy: $20,000 – $60,000
- E-commerce (Shopify/Headless): $25,000 – $150,000+
- Ongoing support/maintenance: $1,000 – $5,000 per month
- Hourly rates in NJ: typically $100 – $200+
Expect higher rates for complex integrations (CRM, marketing automation) or ADA/WCAG compliance audits and remediation.
Given the state’s economy, top web design agencies have in-depth experience supporting verticals such as:
- Life sciences and healthcare (Princeton–New Brunswick pharma corridor)
- Financial services and fintech (Jersey City)
- Higher education and nonprofits (Princeton, Rutgers, Seton Hall)
- Logistics, ports, and manufacturing (Port Newark–Elizabeth)
- Tourism, hospitality, and entertainment (Jersey Shore, Atlantic City)
- Food and consumer brands (Camden/Cherry Hill region)
Furthermore, you’ll also find specialists in B2B lead gen, enterprise intranets, and government/municipal websites.
- Match expertise to goals — landing-page CRO, content-led design, or full web development in New Jersey with complex integrations.
- Check platform fluency — WordPress, Drupal, Shopify, Webflow, or headless architectures.
- Review New Jersey-specific case studies and references, ideally in your industry.
- Confirm accessibility (WCAG 2.1+), performance budgets, mobile-first QA, and SEO foundations (structured data, indexation health).
- Validate process — discovery, UX research, prototyping, content, development, QA, and launch—with a clear maintenance plan and SLAs.
Tip: Shortlist 3–5 firms on Clutch, compare proposals and timelines, and request spec samples or component libraries when feasible.
- No discovery or research phase; jumping straight to visuals
- Vague scope, unclear ownership of code/design, or no content plan
- Overreliance on generic templates for “custom” projects
- No accessibility, performance, or security plan (backups, updates, WAF)
- Minimal QA on responsive states or lack of CMS training
- Unrealistic timelines or guarantees tied to rankings without SEO work
Assess potential partners thoroughly before signing any agreement. Spotting these red flags right away is crucial to ensuring smooth collaboration and work flow for your project.