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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TXServices provided
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See all 47 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 - 49Cape Town, South Africa
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Superseed Digital is a small web design agency. Launched in 2013, the team specializes in Web Design and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vaughan, Canada
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Meizon Solutions is a SEO company. Their small team of employees is in Vaughan, Canada. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mehsana, India
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Social kalam Digital Marketing Agency is a web design agency. They are based in Mehsana, India and have small team of experts. Their services include Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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DigiteBrain is a web design company. Based in Houston, Texas, the agency was founded in 2018. Their team provides Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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Max Velocity is a web design company located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their services include Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lalitpur, Nepal
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Global Digital, a small web design company, is headquartered in Lalitpur, Nepal. Their services include Web Design and Graphic Design.
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Headquartered in Liverpool, England, Yozu Creative is a web design company. They specialize in Web Design and UX/UI Design and were launched in 2020.
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SEO company and web design company Gloo Digital Agency was launched in 2021. The agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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In Ahmedabad, India, yWPress is a website development company. Established in 2010, the team focuses on Web Development and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Founded in 2012, Geckografix is a web design agency. Their team specializes in Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerWestport, New Zealand
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Webdesign Matters is a web design agency launched in 1997. In Westport, New Zealand, the team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2018, Crazy Cat Copy, a small web design agency, is located in New South Wales, Australia. Their team offers Web Design and Other Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerMeasham, England
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Launched in 2019, Innovate Website Design is a small web design company in Measham, England. Their team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerDenpasar, Indonesia
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Webmaster Bali is a web design company founded in 2021. The small team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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Figma to html is a web design company. The Seattle, Washington-based agency provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Amman, Jordan
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Checkers Inc., a web design company, was founded in 2017. The team provides Web Design and IT managed services and is in Amman, Jordan.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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Nuage Biztech Pvt. Ltd. Is an app development firm located in Noida, India and Singapore. They offer Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development and were founded in 2014.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerCedar Hills, UT
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Digital Techs, LLC is a small SEO agency launched in 2012. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Palo Alto, CA
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Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, WareWink is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kingsport, TN
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Based in Kingsport, Tennessee, Hillhouse Creative is a small print design agency. Their services include Print Design and Web Design.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Website development company Saturno Design offers Web Development and Web Design. They were established in 1999.
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99MediaLab is a SEO services firm. They were established in 2011, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ocala, FL
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NetSource Technologies is a social media marketing company. Located in Ocala, Florida, the firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Bikaner, India
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Dunes Factory Private Limited is a SEO company. Located in Bikaner, India, their midsize team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The firm was founded in 2009.
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Uptown Studios, Inc. Is a branding agency. Founded in 1992, the agency is headquartered in Sacramento, California. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sialkot, Pakistan
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WPBrigade, a custom software development company, was established in 2007. The agency focuses on Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design, and is small.
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Toolyatri is a web development company. Based in Pune, India, their small team provides Web Development and Web Design. The agency was launched in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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See all 3 projectsUsernet provides comprehensive web development services, including UX design, frontend and backend development, and competitor analysis. The feedback indicates that Usernet delivers high-quality, custom-developed websites with effective project management and communication. Clients appreciate their professionalism, reliability, and the positive impact on website traffic and user satisfaction, although minor issues with deadlines and bug fixes were noted.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Winter Springs, FL
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Headquartered in Winter Springs, Florida, Clarity Creative Group is a small web design company. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pitsford, England
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New Edge Media Ltd is a web design agency. Located in Pitsford, England, their small team specializes in Web Design and Web Development. The company was launched in 2004.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Palma, Spain
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SEO Ibérica is a SEO services firm located in Palma, Spain. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tempe, AZ
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Factor 1 is a website development firm launched in 2004. The team provides Web Development and Web Design and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
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VS is a small web design agency. Established in 2016, the team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Established in 2022, InBound Blogging Ltd is a Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
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Located in San Jose, California, WebConica is a midsize branding firm. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
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Be Visible Media is a small SEO company located in Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Pakenham, Australia
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See all 1 projectsMonday Software specializes in providing comprehensive Web Design and Web Development services, including UI/UX Design and Responsive Design, tailored for e-commerce platforms. The company's reviews highlight its ability to significantly enhance user experience and optimize conversion rates, with clients praising their timely delivery and effective project management, resulting in increased sales and customer engagement. The cultural fit and value for cost are also consistently noted as strengths.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fenton, MI
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Grafted-IN LLC is a SEO company. Founded in 2014, their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Knoxville, TN
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Launched in 1983, Asen Marketing and Advertising is a Digital Strategy company. The agency offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Brixton, England
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Effra Digital is an user experience company. They provide UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2012.
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Hyderabad, India
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SP Software (P) Limited, a software development firm, is headquartered in Hyderabad, India and San Jose, California. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Eduavenir Solution Pvt Ltd is a branding firm. Their small team is in Mumbai, India. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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Omar Technologies, a web design agency, is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. They focus on Web Design and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Centennial, CO
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Dominant Digital Agency LLC is a SEO agency headquartered in Centennial, Colorado. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Thane, India
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Established in 2019, Krytech Web Security Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Is a small Thane, India-based web development firm. Their services include Web Development and Web Design.
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Headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, TD Creatives Pte Ltd is a SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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AppNexus Technology Pvt Ltd is a web design agency. The team specializes in Web Design and Mobile App Development, and the firm is in Noida, India.
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Team Rhino Maketing Consultants is a branding company located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Small web design agency Lunar Web Solution Technologies Private Limited, is in Noida, India. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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See all 1 projectsVistas AD Media Communication Pvt Ltd provides real estate advertising services, particularly in SEO and keyword optimization, which significantly increased the client's organic traffic by 60%. Clients appreciate their effective workflow and impressive results, noting their ability to improve website domain authority and lead generation.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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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.