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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TXServices provided
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See all 49 projectsGLIDE® is a versatile web design and development company known for offering comprehensive services including UI/UX design, responsive design, and custom website development. Across numerous reviews, clients praised GLIDE® for their exceptional project management, with 90% noting their ability to deliver on time and maintain effective communication. Additionally, 80% of reviewers expressed satisfaction with the company's culture fit and alignment with client values.
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsMonkDA offers comprehensive services in Website Design, Web Development, and UI/UX Design, with a focus on creating responsive, mobile-friendly web applications. The overall feedback highlights their exceptional project management, commitment to quality, and innovative problem-solving, which have significantly benefitted client projects. MonkDA is praised for their proactive engagement, timely delivery, and ability to integrate advanced functionalities effectively.
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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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WP Growth Labs is a Rangpur, Bangladesh-based website development firm. Founded in 2026, the team specializes in Web Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49The Woodlands, TX
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Brisk Ventures LLC is a web development company founded in 2022. The firm provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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San Diego Web Design Company, a web design agency, was launched in 2024. They provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Element Seven is a web design company. The Belfast, Northern Ireland-based team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Jambaree is a small web design agency established in 2020. Their team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Function Driven is a small Miami, Florida-based web design agency. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Bistrița, Romania
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Bluegraph is a branding firm. They provide Branding and Web Design and were founded in 2016. The firm is based in Bistrița, Romania.
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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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$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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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsWeb Pro Pakistan offers comprehensive web design and development services, including custom feature implementation, CMS integration, and SEO optimization. Reviews highlight their professionalism, responsiveness, and creativity, with clients praising the team's ability to exceed expectations and deliver highly functional, aesthetically pleasing websites.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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See all 5 projectsKPL TECH SOLUTION PRIVATE LIMITED offers services in Website Design, Web Development, and digital marketing. Feedback highlights their exceptional expertise, effective marketing strategies, and timely delivery, making them a highly recommended, affordable, and competitive option for business needs. Clients appreciate their alignment with company values and strong project management skills.
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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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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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$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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Webn8 is a web design company located in Orange Beach, Alabama. Established in 2004, the team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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In Yeovil, England, Blunt Notion is a website development firm. They specialize in Web Development and E-Commerce Development and were established in 2023.
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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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See all 4 projectsArwa Digital offers comprehensive Website Design, Web Development, and UI/UX Design services, with a focus on creating responsive and user-friendly e-commerce platforms. Reviews highlight their exceptional project management, strong communication, and ability to deliver polished, brand-aligned websites that significantly enhance user experience and drive business results.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Terrugem, Portugal
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Web development company CHITAS WEBSOLUTIONS is based in Terrugem, Portugal. They specialize in Web Development and Digital Strategy and were established in 2016.
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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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wien, Austria
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See all 1 projectsClique offers Website Design, Webshop Development, and Brand Design services. The reviews highlight their capacity to deliver personalized and creative solutions, with clients expressing satisfaction with the professional and timely project management. Clique's team is commended for its responsiveness and the ability to produce impressive and tailored outcomes for its clients.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsGetSetGoWeb is a web development company specializing in creating e-commerce websites. Based on the provided feedback, the company has negative reviews, with complaints about incomplete deliverables, poor communication, and attempts to extract additional payments. Notably, 100% of reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with the services, highlighting concerns about professionalism and project management.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Monterrey, Mexico
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GLOBALSOFT is a cloud consulting & SI company. Founded in 2014, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sumter, SC
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Launched in 2009, 716 Co. Is a small Sumter, South Carolina-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2019, Bex-IT Digital Solutions is a small Abuja, Nigeria-based web design agency. Their team provides Web Design and Mobile App Development.
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See all 1 projectsSunny Software Inc (webcroz) offers services in website development and integration of verification platforms like Jornaya and Trusted Forms. Clients commend their professional and quality work, timely project completion, and effective communication. Noted for being a great cultural and budgetary fit, their work ensures thorough lead verification processes.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dolný Kubín, Slovakia
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Seduco digital, a web design company, is headquartered in Dolný Kubín, Slovakia. The team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI 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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Limerick, Ireland
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Bluescope Technologies is a Limerick, Ireland-based IT managed services company. They specialize in IT managed services and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Santa Elena, Ecuador
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Prosandoval Creativo is a web design company. Launched in 2010, their team offers Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mataró, Spain
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WedoByte, a web design agency, specializes in Web Design and Graphic Design. The company is based in Mataró, Spain.
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Edge Case Studio is a mobile application development company in Middletown, Delaware. They specialize in Mobile App Development and UX/UI Design and were founded in 2019.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Beograd, Serbia
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See all 1 projectsBrave Cat Digital specializes in website development and design, as well as enhancing Google search engine visibility. The company has received positive feedback for its swift delivery, seamless communication, and high-quality work. Reviewers highlight their satisfaction with the overall performance and professionalism of Brave Cat Digital.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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Spigital is a Performance Marketing company. They are based in Chennai, India and have small team of experts. Their services include Performance Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 2 projectsCustom Website Agency appears to be a web design service provider, yet their reputation is negatively impacted by customer dissatisfaction. The feedback highlights a 100% negative sentiment, with concerns about inadequate deliverables, poor communication, and unethical practices. Clients reported unsatisfactory website design and incomplete marketing services, emphasizing a lack of professionalism and accountability.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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Accelity Marketing, a branding firm, is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They offer Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
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See all 1 projectsPow Ideas provides exceptional graphic design services tailored to architectural brands. Their reviews consistently highlight their timely delivery, effective communication, and ability to meet complex design requirements, resulting in increased client attraction. Clients appreciate their professional approach and consider them a good value for the cost.
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See all 3 projectsCode n Logos offers Website Design, Web Development, and UI/UX Design services. Reviews highlight the company's excellent communication, timely delivery, and high-quality project outcomes. Clients express satisfaction with the responsive design and front-end design aspects, noting the team's ability to ensure project success and engage audiences effectively.
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Ern Berck Digital is a web design agency. Founded in 2010, the agency focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Founded in 2019, DayNightCode is a web development company. The company focuses on Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Terralogic Solutions Inc is an UX agency. Launched in 2008, the company is based in San Jose, California and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Their team offers UX/UI Design and IT managed services.
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Founded in 2014, DyCoders is a midsize Boston, Massachusetts-based web design company. Their team offers Web Design and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Innovative Station Limited is a web design agency founded in 2018. The small team specializes in Web Design and Custom Software Development.
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See all 1 projectsWho We Are Founded in 2010, Animade is a boutique animation and design studio located in the pastoral Kibbutz HaZorea in Northern Israel. We are a team of passionate animators, designers, and
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Edbrig is a branding company. Based in Miami, Florida, the firm offers Branding and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bristol, England
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Small web design company and web development company Meeko Studios, is located in Bristol, England. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Nashville, TN
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hudson, MA
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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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Milton Keynes, England
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, 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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Futog, Serbia
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Berlin, Germany
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Baton Rouge, LA
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Limassol, Cyprus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Poznań, Poland
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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$75,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Gloucester, ME
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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
- 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.