Top WordPress Designers
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TXServices provided
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See all 48 projectsGLIDE® is a web design and development company known for creating custom website solutions, including UI/UX design and mobile-friendly design. Their clients have consistently praised their personalized service and adherence to timelines, with 100% of reviews highlighting their exceptional project management and communication. Approximately 80% of reviews mention their ability to deliver unique, non-cookie-cutter websites that align with client needs and expectations.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Sketch Creative, a Content Marketing company, was established in 2015. The company specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kathmandu, Nepal
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Cubed Steps is a small website development company in Kathmandu, Nepal. The team specializes in Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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See all 1 projectsKK Digital Services offers comprehensive services in Website Design, Web Development, and digital marketing. The overall feedback indicates that the company is professional, responsive, and highly loyal, ensuring clients understand optimal investment areas. Clients appreciate their detailed approach and effective workflow, particularly noting satisfaction with the developed websites.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Established in 2008, SiliconTechnix Ltd is a web design company. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Emirates Software Group, a small custom software development company, is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Email Marketing company OnlineKarma offers Email Marketing and Pay Per Click. They are based in Toronto, Canada.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Buenos Aires, Argentina, Argentina
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Dicore digital is a Buenos Aires, Argentina, Argentina-based pay per click agency. They provide Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bokaro Steel City, India
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Webs Event is a small Bokaro Steel City, India-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boise, ID
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Idaho Web Development is a branding firm. Located in Boise, Idaho, the company was launched in 2020. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Digital Elixir is a small SEO agency founded in 2007. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tyler, TX
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Web design agency Bailes + Zindler was launched in 2016. The small team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Northampton, England
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Duality Studio is a small social media marketing company established in 2015. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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See all 1 projectsApproved Customs offers services in Website Design, digital branding, brand strategy, digital marketing, and graphic design. Their reviews highlight consistent professionalism, timely delivery, and a client-centric approach, leading to increased website traffic, higher conversion rates, and enhanced brand recognition. The company's commitment to exceeding expectations through creative excellence and strategic thinking makes them a strong contender for Web Designing projects.
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$25,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Ciudad de México, Mexico
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GMP Sistemas SA de CV, an Accounting company, provides Accounting and Custom Software Development. The company is based in Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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See all 1 projectsBusiness Instincts Group offers comprehensive services in website design, UI/UX design, and web development, providing responsive design solutions tailored to client needs. Reviews highlight their efficiency, timely delivery, and excellent communication. Clients appreciate their alignment with company values and the ability to deliver valuable outcomes within budget constraints.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Duwal.com LLC is a small software development firm. They focus on Custom Software Development and Web Development and were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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See all 1 projectsIdeamagix offers website development services, including design, content creation, and search engine optimization. Their clients highlight the company's expertise, high-quality results, excellent customer support, and adherence to deadlines and budget. Overall, Ideamagix is praised for effectively meeting clients' specific needs and goals.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9birmingham, England
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Strategy Plus is a social media marketing company. They are based in birmingham, England and have small team. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Guwahati, India
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See all 1 projectsRight Hemisphere specializes in Web Design and Development, emphasizing UI/UX and Responsive Design. Their reviews highlight a well-regarded capability in creating visually stunning and user-friendly websites, with commendable technical proficiency and efficient project management. Clients appreciate their excellent communication, timeliness, and ongoing support, reflecting a strong cultural and value alignment with customer goals.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Trowbridge, England
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DRP Marketing is a web design company founded in 2015. The team provides Web Design and Graphic Design.
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See all 2 projectsThe Backlinkers offers comprehensive Web Design, Web Development, and UI/UX Design services, enhancing clients' digital presence through responsive and front-end design solutions. Reviews highlight the company's exceptional dedication, professionalism, and effective communication, resulting in smooth project transitions and improved site traffic. Clients particularly appreciate their honesty and 24/7 support.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wimborne Minster, England
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In Wimborne Minster, England, Lobo Creative is a small user experience company. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Look Twice Design Agency is a branding firm. The team is located in Vancouver, Canada, and their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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See all 1 projectsStudios Impact offers services in Website Design, Web Development, and UI/UX Design, demonstrating proficiency in creating fully functional websites with responsive design. The overall feedback indicates high satisfaction with their efficient project delivery, excellent communication, and the ability to meet client expectations effectively.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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SPARKWEB SOLUTIONS is a web design company. Their small team is based in București, Romania and offers Web Design and Graphic Design. The company was launched in 2015.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Established in 2016, ANCKR is a midsize website development firm. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Franklin, TN
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Nice Branding Agency is a graphic design agency launched in 2007. Their team provides Graphic Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Montreal, Canada
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Established in 2002, Exo B2B is a Content Marketing company. The firm offers Content Marketing and Web Design, and is small.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wilmington, NC
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GM Web Services is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 1999, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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Ai9 IT | Web Design and SEO Agency is a social media marketing agency founded in 2017. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Khulna, Bangladesh.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Established in 2019, Imphasis is a web design company. The team provides Web Design and Marketing Strategy and is in Orlando, Florida.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Meerut, India
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See all 1 projectsDeep Digital Media offers services in Website Design and SEO, with a focus on Responsive Design and delivering value within budget. The reviews highlight client satisfaction with their Web Designing and SEO capabilities, emphasizing their transparency, effective project management, and impressive results that exceed expectations. Clients appreciate the company's transparency and cost-effective solutions.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 1 projectsWeb Designs Prime is a web development company specializing in mobile applications and subscription websites. Their client reviews reveal significant dissatisfaction, with complaints about project delays, unprofessional communication, and allegations of extortion. The tone of feedback is overwhelmingly negative, with one customer expressing severe discontent with their service, highlighting issues in customer service and project management.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Menzel Bourguiba, Tunisia
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Established in 2022, SILKDEV is a website development company. Their team specializes in Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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LER Web Services, a web design agency, is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. The team focuses on Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9La Vista, NE
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Verdant Creative is a La Vista, Nebraska-based graphic design agency. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Top Technology Leader is a pay per click company established in 2011. The firm specializes in Pay Per Click and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Nellore, India
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KVR Cloud Technologies is a Digital Strategy company located in Nellore, India. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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TS Web Technologies Pvt Ltd is a SEO agency and web design company. Established in 2010, the company is based in Kolkata, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Islamabad, Pakistan
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Wolfiz Solutions is a midsize application development firm. Launched in 2013, the team provides Mobile App Development and Low/No Code Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vaulx-en-Velin, France
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Fennecrea Agency, a Content Marketing company, specializes in Content Marketing and Branding. The agency is located in Vaulx-en-Velin, France.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Temecula, CA
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Spark Creative, a web design agency, was founded in 2011. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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Boyshero is a branding firm. Established in 2021, the company is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Electric Kite is a website development firm located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They offer Web Development and Web Design and were launched in 1999.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Located in Houston, Texas and Houston, Texas, Convergent1 is a small branding agency. The team offers Branding and Video Production.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Subiaco, Australia
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Insight Communication & Design is a graphic design agency. They were founded in 1995 and offer Graphic Design and Web Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Arad, Romania
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Golden Lobster is a web design company. They are in Arad, Romania and have small team of experts. Their services include Web Design and Logo.
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Moon is a Vilnius, Lithuania-based web design company. They provide Web Design and UX/UI Design and were established in 2015.
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Headquartered in Surat, India, Easydrop Infotech is a small web design company. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Uden, Netherlands
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Euforie Online is a small Uden, Netherlands-based web design company. The team specializes in Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hudson, MA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Elmhurst, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Bangkok, Thailand
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Milton Keynes, England
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Nashville, TN
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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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.