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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 / hr2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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SKYFALL BLUE is a social media marketing agency. They were established in 2012, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Auckland, New Zealand
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Zyber, an UX company, was launched in 2009. The agency specializes in UX/UI Design and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Istanbul, Türkiye
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Located in Istanbul, Türkiye, GENIO is a small website development company. The team provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Miami, FL
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Pierson Media is a web design company. They are headquartered in South Miami, Florida. Their team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Fort Lauderdale, FL
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See all 16 projectsNext Level SEM offers services such as SEO, PPC, digital marketing, website development, and content creation. Across their reviews, clients consistently praise their outstanding project management, responsiveness, and ability to deliver measurable results, such as increased leads and improved search rankings. Additionally, the company is recognized for its industry expertise and strong communication, making them a highly recommended partner.
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Joy Riot is an Advertising company. The small Alexandria, Virginia-based team offers Advertising and Branding. The firm was established in 2017.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Newcastle, Australia
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Launched in 1999, Redback Solutions is a small Newcastle, Australia-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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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+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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See all 2 projectsNeo Trimark specializes in affordable and high-quality Web Designing and Responsive Design services, catering primarily to small business owners. Their client reviews highlight satisfaction with the company's efficient workflow, which includes dedicated developers for personalized communication. The reviews consistently praise Neo Trimark for delivering projects that meet expectations in terms of budget and quality, with a notable recommendation for increased marketing to boost visibility.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Mount Pearl, Canada
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Inaequo Solutions is an AI firm. Located in Mount Pearl, Canada, the firm was founded in 2019. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Fixdax Technology is a mobile application development company. Founded in 2015, the team provides Mobile App Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Barakah Webmaster Sdn. Bhd., a web design agency, specializes in Web Design and E-Commerce Development. The agency is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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See all 1 projectsPluro specializes in Website Design, including Web Development and Responsive Design. The company receives high praise for its efficiency, professionalism, and ability to deliver projects on time. Clients appreciate Pluro's attentive approach, translating client requirements into stunning websites while maintaining open communication and demonstrating reliability throughout the project lifecycle.
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Imagine Designs & Marketing is a Calgary, Canada-based web design company. Established in 2010, the team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Davie, FL
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Blue Rhino Agency is a web design company launched in 2021. The team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Duetsoft is an e-commerce development firm. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their team offers E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49cooch behar, India
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Aptrix Web Designs is a website development firm. The agency is located in cooch behar, India and Kolkata, India. Their services include Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Gloucester, England
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Web design company Mediadog Digital is in Gloucester, England. The team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mountainside, NJ
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Digital Group X is a small web design company launched in 2019. Their team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Baia Mare, Romania
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Rynohead is a Logo company based in Baia Mare, Romania. They focus on Logo and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Folsom, CA
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True Social Marketing is a web design company. Their team is headquartered in Folsom, California. The company offers Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Columbia Falls, MT
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Elevate DDS is a SEO agency. The small Columbia Falls, Montana-based team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The firm was launched in 2016.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Rīga, Latvia
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Web design company Lizel Studio was founded in 2023. The company provides Web Design and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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SpringHive is a web design company based in Sacramento, California. Launched in 2019, the team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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Digiants is a small Kyiv, Ukraine-based website development firm. The team provides Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Hannover, Germany
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SRC Unternehmensberatungs- & Verlagsgesellschaft mbH, a web design agency, was established in 2004. Located in Hannover, Germany, the team focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Bacău, Romania
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Techos is a web design agency. Their small team is located in Bacău, Romania and offers Web Design and Web Development. The agency was founded in 2025.
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CloudActive Labs (India) Pvt. Ltd is an IT staff augmentation company launched in 2017. The agency provides IT staff augmentation and Mobile App Development, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Corby, England
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WTBI is a web design company. They are based in Corby, England. Their team provides Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Established in 1979, The Partnership is a small Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Soma design is a small graphic design company. Established in 2006, the team specializes in Graphic Design and Logo.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Makati City, Philippines
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See all 1 projectsRDC Web Design offers a range of web services, including Website Design and Web Development. Their client reviews highlight exceptional project management, timely delivery, and personalized communication. Clients appreciate the company's dedication to client satisfaction and strong alignment with client values, which, combined with their competitive pricing, makes RDC Web Design a reliable choice for web designing needs.
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See all 1 projectsSimply Works Agency specializes in custom artwork and cohesive design strategies, offering services in UI/UX Design, Web Development, and Responsive Design. The reviews highlight their exceptional project management, client-focused approach, and ability to significantly enhance brand identity, with measurable outcomes such as increased sales and web traffic, showcasing their effective design and strategic capabilities.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Poznań, Poland
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Based in Poznań, Poland, MDA Interactive Agency is a small software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Huntsville, AL
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Be Seen Solutions, a small SEO company, is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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GlassBeard Branding, a branding firm, was established in 2018. The team focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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Dopee is a Karachi, Pakistan-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kocaeli, Türkiye
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Marmara Dijital Medya is a web design company. Based in Kocaeli, Türkiye, the company provides Web Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Lagos, Nigeria
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Glemad , a custom software development firm, is headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming and Lagos, Nigeria. They focus on Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting and were founded in 2020.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Middlesbrough, England
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Branding company Better Brand Agency offers Branding and Web Design. They were launched in 2008.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2007, Domain Design Agency is a Digital Strategy company. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Edmonton, Canada
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Established in 2012, [at] Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wolverhampton, England
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VOiD Applications is a small SEO agency founded in 2013. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Social media marketing company Zoo Inc. Agency was established in 2016. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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SmartBaba Digital Marketing Agency Dubai is a SEO company. In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Utrecht, Netherlands
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Studio Naam is a small web development company. They specialize in Web Development and Web Design and were launched in 2010.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerShibuya, Japan
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Smooth and friendly design Tokyo, an user experience company, is based in Shibuya, Japan. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Launched in 2017, AviadaLabs is a web development firm. The team provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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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 - 9Shah Alam, Malaysia
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SEO services firm Laman7 - B2B Marketing Agency was launched in 2007. Based in Shah Alam, Malaysia, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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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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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.