Top WordPress Designers
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TXServices provided
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See all 48 projectsGLIDE® is a web design and development company offering services such as UI/UX design, responsive web design, and custom website development. The company received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with nearly 100% of reviewers praising their project management and communication abilities. Clients consistently highlight their ability to create visually engaging and intuitive websites, and their commitment to client satisfaction and innovative solutions is frequently noted in reviews.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Roseville, CA
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Jucebox Local Marketing Partners is a small web design agency founded in 2012. Their services include Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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Acquired Aesthetic, a web design agency and web development company, was launched in 2020. The company offers Web Design and Web Development, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsDreams Animation offers services in Web Development, Branding, and Digital Marketing. Clients consistently praise their professionalism, efficiency, and strong communication skills, highlighting their ability to deliver high-quality, responsive website designs that meet and often exceed expectations. Their expertise in creating modern UI/UX designs and improving website performance is particularly noted.
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See all 1 projectsCreatographics offers online sales and marketing solutions, including setting up online shops on platforms like Shopify. Reviews highlight their punctuality, quality of work, and professional project handling. Clients appreciate their ease of interaction and post-project support, particularly noting their ability to guide new ventures with appropriate suggestions.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Aligarh, India
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See all 1 projectsLETSCMS Private Limited specializes in developing custom MLM software solutions and integrating cryptocurrency payment gateways, e-commerce platforms, and APIs. Reviews consistently highlight their technical expertise, efficient project management, and client-focused approach, noting increased user engagement and secure payment processing as key outcomes. Areas for improvement include documentation, structured testing, and UI/UX enhancements.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Established in 2023, Ceiling Train is an Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Westlake Village, CA
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SEOpologist, a web design company, is based in Westlake Village, California. They offer Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Nunn, CO
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Founded in 2000, Branded Pixel, a small SEO company, is located in Nunn, Colorado. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Rochester, NY
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Arca Interactive is a web design company. The team provides Web Design and Web Development and is based in Rochester, New York.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Nottingham, England
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In Nottingham, England, Framework Design is a web design company. They offer Web Design and Branding.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Ikeja, Nigeria
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Located in Ikeja, Nigeria, WekkyDesign is a small web design company. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Welling, England
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Rushax is a web design agency. Their small team is in Welling, England. Their services include Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Banbury, England
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Aardvarky Media is a web design agency. The Banbury, England-based team provides Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Northampton, MA
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See all 1 projectsRadiant Elephant is a boutique, owner-led web design, SEO, and AI SEO agency with offices in Northampton, Massachusetts and Asbury Park, New Jersey. Founded 13 years ago by Gabriel Bertolo, a
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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Devlistic is a web design company. Launched in 2023, their team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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FDRY is a web design company in London, England. Founded in 2011, the team offers Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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121 Group is a branding agency. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and Pyrmont, Australia, the agency specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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See all 2 projectsWebnflix specializes in Website Design and Web Development, offering services that include UI/UX Design and Responsive Design. Reviews reflect a strong emphasis on aligning with client visions and delivering successful outcomes, such as increased online sales and improved search rankings. Clients appreciate their professional communication and ability to translate ideas into effective web solutions, although some suggest improved communication regarding technical aspects.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sagle, ID
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Invicta Enterprises is a web design company and website development company. They offer Web Design and Web Development and were founded in 2018. The agency is based in Sagle, Idaho.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Established in 2020, CHAPA KAZI BUSINESS SERVICES is a web design company. The team specializes in Web Design and Accounting and is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India.
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See all 1 projectsDot Com Inventions offers services including website development, SEO, PPC campaigns, and product launch support. The overall feedback highlights their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to understand and meet client needs. Clients consistently praise their design competence, responsive project management, and flexibility in handling complex backend issues.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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See all 4 projectsBranded Web Studios is purportedly a digital services company, but feedback indicates significant dissatisfaction with their honesty and customer service. The sole review provided is overwhelmingly negative, highlighting issues with misleading claims and lack of communication, with 100% of feedback emphasizing dishonesty and poor business practices.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49L'viv, Ukraine
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See all 4 projectsEsfirum offers services in Web Design, UI/UX Design, and Web Development. The overall feedback highlights their strong communication skills, timely delivery, and modern approach to work. Clients appreciated their ability to increase customer engagement and were impressed by their adaptability to different device formats. Some clients desired more unique design solutions.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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ISimon Web Design and Development is a web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development and is in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Launched in 2017, iMAGO is a web development company. The small team specializes in Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Guelph, Canada
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Headquartered in Guelph, Canada and Woodstock, Canada, 2H Media is a Marketing Strategy company. They offer Marketing Strategy and Advertising and were established in 2017.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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La Teva Web is a SEO services firm. Located in Barcelona, Spain, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Contrast Design, a branding agency, was established in 2018. The team focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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TECHYSQUAD IT INFRASTRUCTURE CO. L.L.C is a social media marketing company. Their team is in. The company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Rango, a web design company, was founded in 2024. The team offers Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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Crushing Pixels Brand and Web Design is a branding firm founded in 2017. The small team specializes in Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chennai, India
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BlazeDream Technologies is a Digital Strategy company. The midsize Chennai, India-based team focuses on Digital Strategy and Mobile App Development. The agency was founded in 1999.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Rohnert Park, CA
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In Rohnert Park, California, Techeffex is a SEO company. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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BASIS33 is a web development company. Established in 2020, the firm is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. Their team offers Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Mobiteam UK is a web design company. The small London, England-based team specializes in Web Design and Web Development. The firm was established in 2022.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Web Framez Pvt. Ltd is a website development firm. Based in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India, their small team focuses on Web Development and E-Commerce Development. The firm was established in
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Nytrotech Private Ltd., an application development firm, was established in 2020. The firm provides Mobile App Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Established in 2012, Marketing Clarity, LLC. Is a web design company. The small team provides Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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Finecortex is an user experience design agency located in Barcelona, Spain. Their services include UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49LifeBox, Romania
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SEO services firm Royal Media Ltd. Was launched in 2010. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Vilanova del Camí, Spain
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Established in 2019, Convierte web LLC is a SEO agency. In Vilanova del Camí, Spain and Toluca de Lerdo, Mexico, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Pune, India
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Software development firm Betacraft is located in Pune, India and Wakefield, Massachusetts. The team offers Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Renfrew, Scotland
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Web design agency Design Hero is located in Renfrew, Scotland and Gourock, Scotland. Their services include Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Milano, Italy
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Established in 2021, Vacuum Studio is a branding company. The agency specializes in Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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See all 1 projectsFuture Innovation LTD offers services in website development and social media management. Reviews highlight the company's ability to deliver high-quality work before deadlines, their transparency, and alignment with client values. Clients appreciate their excellent project management and value for cost, with no reported areas for improvement.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brandon, FL
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Brain Buzz Marketing is a PPC company. They are in Brandon, Florida and have small team. They offer Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Derry, NH
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Aurora Tech is a web design company and website development company launched in 2012. The small team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Established in 2017, Gorshtenin Designs is a web design company. Their team provides Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chapmansboro, TN
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Headquartered in Chapmansboro, Tennessee, Pandacuads agency is a SEO agency. Founded in 2019, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ellenton, FL
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Blue Diamond Webs, a small web design company, is located in Ellenton, Florida. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hudson, MA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Elmhurst, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Bangkok, Thailand
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Milton Keynes, England
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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WordPress Designer FAQs
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
- Limited portfolio or recycled templates passed off as custom work
- Slow, unclear communication during the discovery phase
- No plan for security updates, backups, or post-launch training
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?
- How do you handle maintenance, security updates, and emergency support?
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.