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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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Mate4tech is a Digital Strategy company. In Capalaba, Australia, the agency was launched in 2018. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Littleton, CO
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YouWho Digital is a small branding firm established in 2018. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cartagena, Spain
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FJ Publicidad is a small Other Marketing company. Launched in 1974, the team offers Other Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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TopSearch is a social media marketing agency located in Ovria, Greece. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampere, Finland
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Mainio, an Advertising company, is in Tampere, Finland. Founded in 1999, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brownstown Charter Township, MI
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HREF Creative is a small Brownstown Charter Township, Michigan-based Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Garforth, England
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Headquartered in Garforth, England, Get Fletch Ltd is an Advertising company. Established in 2009, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Culiacán Rosales, Mexico
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Proyecto IN is a small Culiacán Rosales, Mexico-based SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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SEO Media Line is a small social media marketing agency located in Houston, Texas. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Brøndby Strand, Denmark
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Cyberdata Web and app development is a small website development firm founded in 2004. Their team specializes in Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
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KingNCT is a Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Pilmont is a small software development firm established in 2021. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9North Miami, FL
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Doctor PC Solution is a SEO company. The small North Miami, Florida-based team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The company was established in 2009.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Symphony Advertising is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2020, the team provides Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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CastGlobe is a Digital Strategy company. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2014. The firm is located in Toronto, Canada.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9L'viv, Ukraine
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Amp_proger is a web development firm located in L'viv, Ukraine and Łódź, Poland. Launched in 2018, the team provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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Established in 1990, On the Horizon Communications is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Greenville, SC
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BigDog ICT is a Greenville, South Carolina-based SEO services firm. Launched in 2002, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mangaluru, India
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Launched in 2020, Rooloo is a custom software development company. The company offers Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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Marketecs is a Brunswick, Maine-based branding agency. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Vape Store Promotion, a SEO agency, was launched in 2023. In New Delhi, India and Greater Noida, India, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Hyperlife Technologies Ltd (MSP), a Cybersecurity company, was founded in 2003. Based in Aglantzia, Cyprus, the team focuses on Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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Launched in 2016, MEDIUM Labs is an AR/VR development company. Located in , the team specializes in AR/VR development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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Digon Design is a branding agency. The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based firm was launched in 2020. Their team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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HMV Technologies is a social media marketing firm launched in 2014. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Nuhaweb is a small e-commerce development company. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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Incorpmedia Digital Marketing is a graphic design company. Their small team is in Bellingham, Washington. Their services include Graphic Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gujranwala, Pakistan
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Located in Gujranwala, Pakistan, Design Studio is a web development firm. They offer Web Development and Web Design and were established in 2010.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Cercado de Lima, Peru
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Gula Gula Marketing , a small Advertising company, is based in Cercado de Lima, Peru. Their services include Advertising and Web Design.
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Founded in 2020, Digital Dynamics is a web design company. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Established in 2017, KISCONTENT DIGITAL AGENCY is a web design company. The team specializes in Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Gemeaux, France
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Agence Weby is a web design company. Their small team of employees is located in Gemeaux, France and Gemeaux, France. Their team offers Web Design and Advertising.
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Tower Digital Systems is a SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and the agency is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and Schaumburg, Illinois.
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Shelby Contractor Agency is a web design agency headquartered in Faisalabad, Pakistan. They offer Web Design and Branding and were established in 2023.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Dunsborough, Australia
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Papillon Web Design is a web design company. They focus on Web Design and Digital Strategy and were established in 2019. The agency is based in Dunsborough, Australia and Busselton, Australia.
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Site Design Squad is a web design agency. Founded in 2019, the team specializes in Web Design and Email Marketing. The agency is headquartered in Poole, England.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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See all 1 projectsWebprofits offers comprehensive digital and search engine marketing services designed to enhance growth and achieve high placement on search engine pages. The overall feedback from reviews highlights their effective SEO strategies, timely delivery, and tailored results that align with clients' business goals, all while providing good value for cost.
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Owls Marketing Agency is an Advertising company established in 2021. The firm offers Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sabo Kukwaba, Nigeria
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Launched in 2024, Mike Bruce Design, a small web design agency, is located in Sabo Kukwaba, Nigeria. Their team offers Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerBoston, MA
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Anything Graphic is a small SEO agency in Boston, Massachusetts. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLuzern, Switzerland
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See all 1 projectsWebagentur Maik specializes in Website Design, Web Development, and Responsive Design, offering exceptional UI/UX Design services that align with clients' brand visions. Their reviews highlight a commitment to professionalism, technical prowess, and customer satisfaction, resulting in visually stunning and user-friendly websites. Clients commend their effective communication, SEO insights, and the transformative impact of their work on online visibility.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Morawaka, Sri Lanka
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W3Inventor(Pvt.)Ltd. Is a social media marketing agency headquartered in Morawaka, Sri Lanka. Founded in 2018, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Shortbridge is a web design agency. They are based in Dothan, Alabama and have small team of experts. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9South Dumdum, India
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In South Dumdum, India, Mayuk Digital is a SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Khulna, Bangladesh
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Founded in 2006, Zellyo Digital is a Digital Strategy company. The small team offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Gujranwala, Pakistan
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Web development firm Webmasters Digital was established in 2013. The company offers Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vilnius, Lithuania
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Launched in 2019, Advertlab is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Roxty City is a Digital Strategy company. Based in Tijuana, Mexico, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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Dreamtech is a small e-commerce development company. Launched in 2018, the team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chandigarh, India
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Scorpius Technology is a SEO agency launched in 2018. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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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?
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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.