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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 offering services such as UI/UX design, responsive web design, and custom website development. The company received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with nearly 100% of reviewers praising their project management and communication abilities. Clients consistently highlight their ability to create visually engaging and intuitive websites, and their commitment to client satisfaction and innovative solutions is frequently noted in reviews.
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Headquartered in London, England, Resalt is a web design company. Founded in 2022, the team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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SEO agency The Outsource Company Pakistan was established in 2021. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is based in Karachi, Pakistan.
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Megapixel Technologies , a branding agency, is based in Glasgow, Scotland. Established in 2022, the team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Headquartered in Hafizabad, Pakistan, Expert Digital is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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MindEncoder is a web development firm headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. They focus on Web Development and Mobile App Development and were founded in 2020.
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TechProdigy Solutions Pvt Ltd is an user experience design company. Launched in 2022, the team provides UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Sol_Inovation is a website development firm established in 2022. The firm provides Web Development and Web Design, and is small.
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Launched in 2022, Fifteen Solutions (Pvt) Limited, a small IT strategy consulting company, is in Islamabad, Pakistan. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Algox360 is a Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India-based software development firm. Founded in 2014, the team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Web design agency Daretech Limited was founded in 2021. The agency specializes in Web Design and Architectural Design, and is small.
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Webfalcons, a web design agency, was launched in 2020. The firm provides Web Design and UX/UI Design, and is small.
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Hritek Consulting Services LLP, an IoT development company, was established in 2023. They specializes in IoT development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Cloud Ornate, a website development company, focus on Web Development and Web Design. They were established in 2023.
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Midcelsoftwares LTD is a website development firm founded in 2022. The agency provides Web Development and Mobile App Development, and is small.
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MONIMO LLC is an Email Marketing company. They are based in Sheridan, Wyoming and Gurugram, India and have small team of experts. Their services include Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bayonne, NJ
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EX Studio is a social media marketing firm. Their team is headquartered in Bayonne, New Jersey. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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Komodo Outsourcing is a SEO agency. Founded in 2017, their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Firefly Tech Solutions is an IT staff augmentation company. They were founded in 2020 and specialize in IT staff augmentation and Custom Software Development.
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Xenlogic Technologies Pvt Ltd is an IT staff augmentation company. They were launched in 2016 and focus on IT staff augmentation and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Greater Noida, India
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Techhabiles is a mobile application development firm. Established in 2023, the firm is based in Greater Noida, India. Their services include Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Web design agency Davos Agency was established in 2017. The company offers Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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Web development company Pixify Studios focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development. They were established in 2022.
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Kebaaiworld is a mobile app development company. They were founded in 2018, and their services include Mobile App Development and Application Management & Support.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Social media marketing firm The D Point was launched in 2023. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and IT staff augmentation, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Al Obour City, Egypt
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Giroz is a Marketing Strategy company. Headquartered in Al Obour City, Egypt and Cairo, Egypt, the team provides Marketing Strategy and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Budva, Montenegro
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Montenegro Systems, a web design agency, was established in 2022. The team provides Web Design and Custom Software Development and is in Budva, Montenegro and London, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Clifton, NJ
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Digital Ception is a social media marketing firm established in 2022. In Clifton, New Jersey, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Restaurant Brand Builders: A Restaurant Marketing Agency is a branding agency. Located in Houston, Texas, the company focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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VP Internationals is a SEO services firm. Their small team is headquartered in Vadodara, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Established in 2023, Zerostic is a small custom software development company headquartered in Faridabad, India. Their team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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Established in 2018, Verteksa is a small media planning & buying company. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sugar Land, TX
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Wynetec Agency is a small branding company. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2014.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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Code Vista Tech is a SEO company. The Kolkata, India-based agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Founded in 2021, Simply Digital is a Marketing Strategy company. Based in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Social media marketing firm Web Design Port Angeles was established in 2024. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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Weblonix Technologies is an Islamabad, Pakistan-based software development firm. Their services include Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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Established in 2015, Klassia is a web design agency. The small team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gandhidham, India
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Launched in 2024, ADS Vizion is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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Connex Dotz is a Content Marketing company. They provide Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2022.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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IT staff augmentation company Devcore Systems was launched in 2024. The company offers IT staff augmentation and Custom Software Development.
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Seo Guru Dubai is a social media marketing agency established in 2016. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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AI CULTURE is an AI firm launched in 2023. The team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Smart IT Tec is a website development firm. The small Lahore, Pakistan-based team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development. The agency was launched in 2020.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Launched in 2022, Sukrut Associates is an IT strategy consulting company. The team specializes in IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Roscoe, IL
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New Edge Media Group is a small SEO services firm located in Roscoe, Illinois and Chicago, Illinois. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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Social media marketing firm Pigeon Tech was founded in 2024. In Richmond, Texas and Karachi, Pakistan, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Bytedepth is a SEO services firm. They are in Kushinagar, India, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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ZolvoAds - Best Creative Advertising Agency in Kochi, Kerala, an Advertising company, was founded in 2025. The company specializes in Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sugar Land, TX
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See all 23 projectsWebsite Iconix is a web development agency renowned for its expertise in comprehensive web design services, including UI/UX design, responsive web design, and custom website development. With 100% positive feedback, clients consistently praise their commitment to user experience, effective communication, and project management, highlighting their ability to enhance online presence and drive customer engagement.
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Located in Nottingham , England, Lab41 is a SEO services firm. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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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 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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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.