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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+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Poznań, Poland
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Syngri is an UX design company established in 2024. The agency specializes in UX/UI Design and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lancaster, PA
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Web design agency EZSolution was established in 1997. The team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Web design company Engaged Web Designs is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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Founded in 2006, Emiral Media is a small web design company in București, Romania. Their team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Established in 2020, Wp Theme Software is a web design agency. The small team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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STALKUS DIGITAL, an Other Digital Marketing company, is located in Bengaluru, India. They offer Other Digital Marketing and Branding and were launched in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tonawanda, NY
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Invigilo LLc is a Tonawanda, New York-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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See all 2 projectsMedia Saga Social SEO offers SEO, social media management, website development, and digital marketing services. The overall feedback from clients highlights their effectiveness in improving online presence, exceptional customer care, and dedication to achieving results. Clients have reported significant improvements in social media engagement, website performance, and business growth due to their services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bremen, Germany
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Absatz Webdesign & SEO is a SEO agency. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Bremen, Germany. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sevierville, TN
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See all 1 projectsRugged Software provides software development and marketing website development services. Reviews highlight their exceptional responsiveness, effective project management, and alignment with client values, leading to successful outcomes. Clients commend their outstanding execution, deep industry knowledge, and the significant value they add to projects. Rugged Software is consistently praised as a highly valuable and dependable resource.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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RLS Group is a small Jacksonville, Florida-based Direct Marketing company. Their services include Direct Marketing and Video Production.
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Founded in 2006, UPDG is a software development firm. The small team offers Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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See all 3 projectsUMW Media offers Website Design and SEO services. The overall feedback highlights their impressive web designing capabilities, effective workflow using tools like Trello and Google Drive, and a strong portfolio. Clients appreciate the responsive design and detailed drafts provided during the project stages, demonstrating UMW Media's commitment to quality UI/UX and front-end design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Timișoara, Romania
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Advertising company SweetLime is based in Timișoara, Romania and Timișoara, Romania. Founded in 2017, the team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Zagreb, Croatia
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Hero Factory, a small social media marketing agency, is in Zagreb, Croatia. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49West Palm Beach, FL
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Moving Minds is a West Palm Beach, Florida-based branding company. They focus on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Collierville, TN
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See all 1 projectsA award-winning digital marketing agency, Vontavius Tech Support focuses on differenting brands through website design, search engine optimization, and social media marketing and making them
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Barnsley, England
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Awesome., an UX design company, was launched in 2016. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Overland Park, KS
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Straight Line Web Solutions is a SEO company. The Overland Park, Kansas-based company was founded in 2015. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Christchurch, New Zealand
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Founded in 1997, Alexanders Digital Marketing is a pay per click agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Draper, UT
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Groove Marketers is an Advertising company. The firm is based in Draper, Utah. Their team provides Advertising and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Skoczów, Poland
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Iconbrand is a website development firm. The Skoczów, Poland-based agency was founded in 2016. Their team specializes in Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bristol, CT
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Sullivan+Wolf Design, LLC, a small web development firm, is headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut. Their services include Web Development and Web Design.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Warrington, England
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Launched in 2017, Code and Create is a website development firm. The team focuses on Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lafayette, CO
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Digital Dynamo LLC is a SEO company. Their small team is headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ghaziabad, India
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See all 1 projectsAAR Infotech provides services in Website Design, Web Development, and UI/UX Design. Reviews highlight their ability to deliver projects on time, excellent communication, and responsiveness to unique requirements, making them a reliable choice for customized web solutions. The company consistently meets or exceeds client expectations, demonstrating a strong commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Digital Business is an UX agency launched in 2011. Their team specializes in UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Beograd, Serbia
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ProDevs, a custom software development firm, was launched in 2016. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development and is in Beograd, Serbia.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Scientity Design Innovations is a branding agency. The Gurugram, India-based team specializes in Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Collingwood, Australia
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In Collingwood, Australia, AWD Digital is an user experience design company. They offer UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Eysins, Switzerland
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Established in 2023, EvolutCo (Switzerland) is a Funding & Investment company. Their team focuses on Funding & Investment and Advertising.
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Vision Web Labs is a web design company established in 2026. The small team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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See all 1 projectsSmashing Infolabs Private Limited offers Website Design and ongoing website maintenance, specializing in creating custom features and enhancing user experiences. Clients commend their expertise in platforms such as Drupal, timely responses, and effective project management, leading to improved user engagement and increased revenue.
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Code Ninety is a website development firm. They provide Web Development and Web Design and were established in 2017.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsCode with MS offers services in Web Design, Web Development, and UI/UX Design. The reviews highlight the company's strengths in delivering functional and responsive website design, emphasizing their professionalism, timely delivery, and keen attention to customer needs. Clients appreciate their high level of communication and value for cost, making them a reliable partner for web projects.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, SHIFT27 is a web design agency. They provide Web Design and Branding and were established in 2015.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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East Coast Advertising, Inc. Is a web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is in Washington, District of Columbia.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Athurugiriya, Sri Lanka
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Pixel Lanka Web Developers is a web design agency. Based in Athurugiriya, Sri Lanka, the agency was established in 2010. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Rajkot, India
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Code Buddy's is a web design agency. The team is headquartered in Rajkot, India, and their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Juárez, Mexico
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See all 1 projectsWolfate Wolfate specializes in SEO consulting and Google Ads account management, delivering comprehensive strategies to enhance organic visibility and optimize advertising investments. Client feedback highlights their expertise, dedication, and effective communication, resulting in notable improvements in search rankings and ROI. The team’s professionalism and insightful guidance, particularly from directors Carlos and Kareem, are frequently praised.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Milton Keynes, England
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Bombinate Web Design is a web design company. They are in Milton Keynes, England and Ardeley, England, and their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Columbia, MO
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360 CoMo LLC is a SEO services firm founded in 2017. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Youngstown, OH
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Launched in 2019, BigPoop is a small web design company. Their team specializes in Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9The Woodlands, TX
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Established in 2019, BizcaBOOM is a web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Dunstable, England
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Established in 2010, Webster Digital is a web design agency. Based in Dunstable, England, the team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bloomington, IL
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ClikIT is a web design agency. The Bloomington, Illinois-based agency was launched in 2017. Their team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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CBK Digital Marketing, a SEO company, was established in 2020. They specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Website development company Hasta Studio was established in 2019. The team specializes in Web Development and Web Design and is in Warszawa, Poland.
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Abtach DMCC is a midsize Digital Strategy company headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team provides Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lagos, Nigeria
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Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, Lewbdesign is a small web design agency. The team offers Web Design and Graphic Design.
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Bangkok, Thailand
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hudson, MA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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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.