Top WordPress Designers
A high-performing WordPress website can fuel brand growth, boost search visibility, and convert visitors into loyal customers. Clutch makes it easy to connect with trusted WordPress design agencies by collecting in-depth client reviews, project details, and measurable results. Every provider on this list has passed our rigorous verification process, so you can hire with confidence.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TXServices provided
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See all 48 projectsGLIDE® is a comprehensive web design and development company specializing in Website Design, UX Design, and Responsive Web Design, offering tailored solutions across various industries. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients commend their exceptional project management, innovative designs, and effective communication. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight their ability to create intuitive, visually appealing websites that significantly enhance user experience and drive engagement.
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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 / hr2 - 9North Jakarta, Indonesia
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See all 2 projectsExacode Systems | PT Aplikasi Kreasi Merah Putih offers application development services, including front and back-end design, coding, and payment integration. Overall feedback highlights their professional team, timely delivery, and strong leadership. Clients appreciate their cost-effective solutions and alignment with company values, although some suggest improvements in communication and periodic project updates.
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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 - 9Wrocław, Poland
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Dst Design is a web design agency. Their team is based in Wrocław, Poland. The agency specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Goshen, KY
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Web design company Mr and Mrs Smith LLC provides Web Design and Web Development. They were founded in 2009.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Littleton, CO
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Launched in 2011, Jollity is a web design company and web development company. Based in Littleton, Colorado, the team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Basingstoke, England
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Innoblend Designs is a web design agency. In Basingstoke, England, the firm was launched in 2018. Their services include Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Kuryłówka, Poland
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Founded in 2018, KaratWeb is a web design company. The company specializes in Web Design and UX/UI Design, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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39steps is a small Edinburgh, Scotland-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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Veroke, an IT staff augmentation company, is based in Islamabad, Pakistan and Oakville, Canada. They focus on IT staff augmentation and E-Commerce Development and were founded in 2011.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Randburg, South Africa
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Founded in 2000, Electric Pencil, a small web design agency, is located in Randburg, South Africa. Their team provides Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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AOR Inc. Is a branding agency. They are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have small team. They specialize in Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bratislava, Slovakia
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See all 1 projectsWe deliver end-to-end marketing solutions, from brand identity to digital dominance. Our expertise covers everything you need: from business cards and flyers to websites and social media
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$25,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Mississauga, Canada
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See all 1 projectsUIUXDen provides expert mobile app design services that include both UI and UX features, with capabilities such as payment integration and live tracking. Clients consistently praise the company for their time management, effective communication, and the quality of their custom designs, noting that projects are often completed ahead of schedule.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Srinagar, India
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Alrawdah Infosystems is a web design company. The team offers Web Design and Web Development and is based in Srinagar, India.
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LOOP Digital Marketing is a web design agency located in Limassol, Cyprus. Established in 2019, the team offers Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Pasadena, MD
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Raving Software Digital Marketing & Web Design Agency. Is a web design agency established in 2017. The team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Pasadena, Maryland.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Richmond Hill, Canada
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Magenta Design is a web design company founded in 2011. Based in Richmond Hill, Canada and Vaughan, Canada, the team provides Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Middlesbrough, England
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Founded in 2011, Big Bite is a software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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Established in 2021, Ambitive Digitalagentur is a small Digital Strategy company in Erfurt, Germany and Gotha, Germany. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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Design Start is a web design agency in Singapore, Singapore. Founded in 2018, the team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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Headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, iFoundries is a Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Milano, Italy
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SHM Studio | Web Agency is a SEO company and web design agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and are based in Milano, Italy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Częstochowa, Poland
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See all 1 projectsClick Leaders provides branding and growth strategy services, earning high praise for their dedication and responsive communication. Clients appreciate their thorough audits and strategic insights, which have successfully revitalized stagnant projects. The overall feedback highlights Click Leaders' impressive commitment to client needs and their ability to foster new business momentum.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Frisco, TX
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VisionSales Consulting is a web design agency. The small Frisco, Texas-based team provides Web Design and Digital Strategy. The firm was launched in 2014.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Vejen, Denmark
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See all 1 projectsNet Cats Agency offers services in Website Design, UI/UX Design, and SEO-friendly web development. Reviews highlight their ability to deliver projects on time, their cost-effectiveness, and the significant increase in website traffic following their work. Clients appreciate their trustworthiness and efficient project management.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Wrocław, Poland
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Appformation is a small mobile app development company. They offer Mobile App Development and Web Design and were established in 2014.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Matrix Marketing Group is a Content Marketing company headquartered in Denver, Colorado and South Burlington, Vermont. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ballwin, MO
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Launched in 2012, 96 Creative Labs is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Doha, Qatar
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STIMES TECHNOLOGIES WLL is a mobile app development firm located in Doha, Qatar. Established in 2019, the team focuses on Mobile App Development and Web Design.
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See all 1 projectsProject Scale provides services in Website Design, with a focus on creating responsive and efficient web solutions that meet client needs promptly. Reviews highlight their ability to deliver impressive results quickly, with clients noting increased traffic and revenue. Project Scale is praised for effective communication, excellent project management, and delivering high value for cost.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ensenada, Mexico
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Established in 2008, Baja Web Squad is a web development firm. Headquartered in Ensenada, Mexico, the team provides Web Development and Web Design.
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See all 1 projectsWebgorgeous specializes in creating eye-catching eCommerce websites, particularly for online clothing brands. The reviews highlight the company's efficiency, strong communication skills, and ability to deliver user-friendly designs that drive online sales. Clients are impressed with Webgorgeous's attention to detail and responsiveness, indicating a high level of satisfaction with their services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Vadodara, India
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See all 2 projectsCloudinfosoft offers services including web development, software development, app development, web designing, logo designing, training, and hosting & gateway services. Reviews highlight their open communication, comprehensive planning, and transparency as key strengths, with clients appreciating the friendly work culture and effective collaboration. Areas for improvement include implementing a reward and accountability program.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Three Crowns Marketing is a branding agency. The Omaha, Nebraska-based company was launched in 2018. Their team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Epping, Australia
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EWebGlobal is a web design company. Located in Epping, Australia, the team specializes in Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerMount Lofty, Australia
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Web design agency Caffeine Powered Digital was established in 2015. The team specializes in Web Design and is based in Mount Lofty, Australia.
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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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Nashville, TN
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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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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$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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Bangkok, Thailand
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Elmhurst, IL
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hudson, MA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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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.