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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TXServices provided
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See all 47 projectsGLIDE® is a web design and development company known for creating custom website solutions, including UI/UX design and mobile-friendly design. Their clients have consistently praised their personalized service and adherence to timelines, with 100% of reviews highlighting their exceptional project management and communication. Approximately 80% of reviews mention their ability to deliver unique, non-cookie-cutter websites that align with client needs and expectations.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Launched in 2013, Adaptable is a Digital Strategy company. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Firenze, Italy
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Whitesock Srl is an app development company. Their team is located in Firenze, Italy and Montemurro (PZ), Italy and focuses on Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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See all 3 projectsDigitilize Web offers comprehensive services in Website Design, Web Development, and UI/UX Design, with a strong emphasis on professionalism and responsive design. Clients consistently praise their dedication, innovative designs, and ability to deliver user-friendly, visually appealing websites, highlighting the company's good value for cost and effective project management. Feedback indicates high satisfaction, with minimal areas for improvement noted.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Berlin, Germany
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Bissfest, a branding company, is in Berlin, Germany. The team offers Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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Tranquil Blue is a web design company founded in 1998. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Edmonds, WA
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Hummingbird Marketing Services, a SEO company, offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. They were founded in 2015.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ridgeland, MS
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In Ridgeland, Mississippi, Mad Genius is a branding firm. They provide Branding and Web Design and were founded in 2005.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ann Arbor, MI
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Small branding firm Hivehouse Digital, is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Kraków, Poland
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EpicVR is an AR/VR development company. The Kraków, Poland-based agency focuses on AR/VR development and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Houston, TX
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See all 4 projectsLeadOrigin offers a wide array of services including content writing, SEO, marketing automation, digital advertising, branding, and custom website development. Overall feedback highlights their effective communication, impressive problem-solving skills, and significant positive impact on lead conversion and customer acquisition. Clients consistently commend LeadOrigin's professionalism, thorough understanding of project goals, and ability to deliver substantial ROI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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See all 1 projectsKenya Website Designers is a web development company specializing in creating web-based software platforms. The feedback from their clients is predominantly positive, highlighting their meticulous attention to detail and collaborative nature, although meeting deadlines is occasionally a challenge. Approximately 90% of reviewers emphasize their excellent project management and responsiveness.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Düsseldorf, Germany
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See all 1 projectsWe are a team of developers, designers and site administrators from Ukraine. Despite the war in our country, we united to create a unique product on Wordpress, WebFlow, OpenCart and other platforms
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Quandel Staudt Design GmbH is a small Frankfurt am Main, Germany-based graphic design agency. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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Smartorange is a web design agency. They are in Kyiv, Ukraine and have small team of experts. Their services include Web Design and Architectural Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Halifax, Canada
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Creative Curve Media Group Inc. Is a web design agency. Based in Halifax, Canada, their team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Rawdon, England
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See all 1 projectsFyber Digital provides Website Design and Web Development services, with a strong emphasis on Responsive Design and efficient project management. Overall feedback highlights their cost-effective pricing, timely delivery, and excellent communication, making them a reliable partner for web design and development projects. Clients appreciate their quick responsiveness and high value for cost.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Pune, India
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WPoets is a website development firm. They focus on Web Development and Web Design and were established in 2011. The company is headquartered in Pune, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Emeryville, CA
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Make My Brand is a branding agency. The Emeryville, California-based team focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Hertford, England
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Link Digital is a SEO company. Headquartered in Hertford, England, the company was launched in 2013. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9League City, TX
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Located in League City, Texas and Houston, Texas, Empire Creative is a Logo company. The team focuses on Logo and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Towson, MD
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Entice Design, LLC, a web design company, was established in 2012. The small team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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See all 1 projectsSitecook Enterprises is a digital marketing company specializing in online branding strategies, social media optimization, and search engine marketing. They effectively increased brand awareness and sales, expanding social media followers from 2,000 to 8,000 and web visitors from under 100 to 2,500. While clients commend their strategic understanding and professional approach, some note slower response times after prolonged engagement.
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See all 1 projectsEgenie Next(web solutions) is a web development company known for bringing graphic designs to life with responsive HTML and functional features. They have received 100% positive feedback for their superior communication and proactive suggestions, with clients particularly praising their responsiveness and ability to enhance sales and user engagement through effective solutions.
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$25,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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See all 1 projectsHireWPGeeks is a web development company that provides services such as custom website development and responsive web design. However, their feedback indicates significant issues, with 100% of reviewers expressing dissatisfaction with project outcomes, citing communication failures and unmet promises as major concerns.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsWe are the creative force that will catapult you to the top of the digital game. In January 2021, a wild crew of creative apes swung into action, powered by bananas and a bottomless well of
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See all 3 projectsWpWeb is a web development company specializing in WordPress development and custom website functionalities. Overall, 70% of reviewers highlighted their professional team and good project management, while 30% pointed out areas for improvement in testing and bug fixing. Clients appreciated their high code quality and affordability, although some mentioned a need for better attention to detail.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lince, Peru
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See all 1 projectsInboundPlus Agency specializes in strategic digital marketing, focusing on lead generation through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Google Ads. Clients praise their personalized approach, effective methodologies, and commitment to achieving project goals, though some note the high demands of their process. The agency's expertise in real estate projects and consistent communication are highly valued.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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BAZU is a web design agency in Kyiv, Ukraine. They focus on Web Design and UX/UI Design and were founded in 2013.
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See all 1 projectsDesign Freaks specializes in Website Design, Web Development, and UI/UX Design. Their reviews highlight consistent themes of creativity, attention to detail, and timely delivery. Clients appreciate their unique approach and cooperative project management, making Design Freaks a reliable choice for web design projects.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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Branding company Minimal specializes in Branding and E-Commerce Development. They are in Montréal, Canada.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Wrocław, Poland
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Founded in 2013, Proformat is a web design agency. The firm provides Web Design and UX/UI Design, and is small.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Buffalo, NY
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Luminus is a web design company launched in 2010. The team focuses on Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Wien, Austria
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See all 1 projectsEmpowering entrepreneurs globally with unparalleled expertise in branding, web design, SEO, and e-commerce solutions. At GoldenWing Creative Studios, we are dedicated to delivering elegant,
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10,000+Neiva, Colombia
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See all 1 projectsgeRsweb Concepto Multimedia specializes in Website Design, including web redesign and development, UI/UX Design, and social media management. The reviews highlight exceptional attention to detail, quality, and responsiveness. The company's work has notably improved the client's online visibility by 50%, demonstrating their effectiveness in responsive design and front-end design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Metaglyphics is a website development firm based in Los Angeles, California. They focus on Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Viña del Mar, Chile
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Bloom is a web development company launched in 2016. The firm provides Web Development and Web Design, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Umhlanga, South Africa
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Established in 2001, Carver Media, a small web design company, is located in Umhlanga, South Africa. Their services include Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Brightwell, England
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Thats Brave is a branding firm. They are headquartered in Brightwell, England and have small team. They provide Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Częstochowa, Poland
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Konrad Krauze Marketing Agency 360° is a web development firm founded in 2012. The team specializes in Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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End Soft Design is a website development firm established in 2007. The small team specializes in Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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CROING is a branding agency launched in 2015. Based in Los Angeles, California, the team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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Launched in 2005, ItUa is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Web Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Latham, NY
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Launched in 2016, Elevation Ten Thousand, a small SEO company, is in Latham, New York. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trivera is a Marketing Strategy company. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and Web Design and were launched in 1996.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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DIZZ AGENCY is a Kyiv, Ukraine-based web design company. They specialize in Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Elabhouse Software Design is an AR/VR development company. The Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based firm provides AR/VR development and Web Design.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Mississauga, Canada
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Tekki Web Solutions Inc. Is a midsize software development company. Launched in 2010, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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See all 4 projectsThe Digital Cauldron is a web design company that offers services including website redesign and custom website development. Reviews reflect mixed feedback: while one client appreciated the detailed, functional design and responsive communication, another experienced poor project management and unsatisfactory deliverables. Approximately 50% of reviewers highlighted an impressive user experience design, while others criticized the inexperience in handling industry-specific projects.
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Custom software development firm MK-CONSULTING LLC is based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The team provides Custom Software Development and Web Design.
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See all 2 projectsWolftech Studio offers a range of services including Website Design, Web Development, UI/UX Design, and Responsive Design. Reviews highlight the company's strong communication, creativity, and professionalism, with clients praising their ability to deliver well-designed, user-friendly websites that increase traffic and conversions. The CEO is noted for his exceptional leadership and personable approach, enhancing trust and collaboration.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Milton Keynes, England
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Elmhurst, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Nashville, TN
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kraków, Poland
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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A WordPress design company plans, designs, and launches websites built on the WordPress content management system (CMS). Their experienced teams typically include strategists, UX/UI designers, developers, and SEO specialists who collaborate closely to create sites that are visually appealing, fast, and easy to update. Beyond the initial build, many agencies provide ongoing support—handling security patches, performance tuning, and feature enhancements so your site keeps pace with business needs.
WordPress design companies possess the necessary skills and expertise needed to execute compelling designs. Clients can expect services such as:
- Custom theme design or theme customization
- Responsive UX/UI and mobile optimization
- Plugin selection, configuration, and custom plugin development
- e-commerce integrations (e.g., WooCommerce, Shopify APIs, and payment gateways)
- SEO setup—schema markup, on-page optimization, and Core Web Vitals tuning
- Website migration, hosting setup, and ongoing maintenance
- Accessibility audits (WCAG) and performance optimization
Additionally, some agencies also bundle branding, copywriting, or digital marketing services to deliver an end-to-end web presence.
Pricing for WordPress design projects varies widely based on several key factors, including scope and complexity. According to data gathered by Clutch, the average hourly rates charged by these providers go from $25 – $49 per hour. Clients can expect costs to range:
- Basic brochure site (usually with 5 – 8 pages): $1,500 – $5,000
- Mid-level site with custom design and integrations: $5,000 – $15,000
- Enterprise-grade or eCommerce build with custom functionality: $15,000 – $50,000+
Before signing any agreement or partnership with a provider, always request detailed estimates that outline deliverables, timelines, and post-launch support.
Identifying the right WordPress design partner is easier said than done, especially since there are countless agencies to choose from. The journey starts off by clarifying your unique goals—traffic targets, conversion metrics, must-have features. After that, you can follow these 5 next steps:
- Review portfolios for projects similar to your vision.
- Read verified Clutch reviews to gauge reliability and communication style.
- Compare technical expertise in areas like performance tuning or WooCommerce.
- Confirm project management approach (i.e., Agile sprints, weekly stand-ups, etc.).
- Evaluate transparency—clear contracts, milestone-based billing, and ownership of source files.
Shortlist agencies that align with your budget and demonstrate strategic thinking, not just design skills.
- Guaranteed ranking claims or “secret” SEO tactics
- Vague pricing or reluctance to itemize deliverables
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If any of these appear, continue your search. It’s better to be extra cautious rather than ending up with headaches working with an unfit team.
- Have you built sites for businesses in my industry or with similar functionality?
- Which plugins or tech stack do you recommend and why?
- How will you measure success—speed scores, conversions, SEO KPIs?
- What is your process for revisions and feedback cycles?
- Who owns the design files, code, and hosting accounts after launch?
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Make sure to also ask any project-specific questions you have. Detailed answers will reveal the agency’s expertise, transparency, and fit for your project.
A specialized agency brings a multidisciplinary team, ensuring your site is optimized for UX, SEO, accessibility, and security from day one. Compared to DIY builders or freelancers, agencies can scale resources quickly, provide documented processes, and offer long-term support—all of which reduce risk and speed up time-to-market.
Freelancers are ideal for small, straightforward tasks and tighter budgets. Agencies, on the other hand, deliver collective expertise—strategy, design, development, QA, and marketing—making them better suited for complex builds, integrations, or brands that expect rapid growth.