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A high-performing WordPress website can fuel brand growth, boost search visibility, and convert visitors into loyal customers. Clutch makes it easy to connect with trusted WordPress design agencies by collecting in-depth client reviews, project details, and measurable results. Every provider on this list has passed our rigorous verification process, so you can hire with confidence.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TXServices provided
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See all 48 projectsGLIDE® is a comprehensive web design and development company specializing in Website Design, UX Design, and Responsive Web Design, offering tailored solutions across various industries. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients commend their exceptional project management, innovative designs, and effective communication. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight their ability to create intuitive, visually appealing websites that significantly enhance user experience and drive engagement.
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SEO con Pasión is a SEO services firm. Their small team is headquartered in Valencia, Spain and provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The firm was established in 2016.
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Rich Web Solutions, a SEO services firm, is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Launched in 2017, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Marys, PA
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DigitalWires Inc. Is a SEO company. They are in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania and have small team. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, MO
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Moso Digital is a web design agency. Launched in 2018, their team provides Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naples, FL
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Small SEO company Riptide SEO, LLC, is headquartered in Naples, Florida. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chavenay, France
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Absolute Référencement is a Chavenay, France-based SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Mbeth Design, a web design agency, was founded in 2004. The agency offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Web Directive, a web design agency, was established in 2004. The team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Free Co. Is a small web development firm in Kansas City, Missouri. The team focuses on Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Montréal-Est, Canada
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Prositeweb Inc. Is a SEO company based in Montréal-Est, Canada. Founded in 2015, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerPortland, OR
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In Portland, Oregon, Rambler Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. They provide Marketing Strategy and Branding and were launched in 2020.
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Uselab is a web design company. Their small team is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands and specializes in Web Design and Web Development. The agency was founded in 1998.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Canal Winchester, OH
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PPA Agency, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Canal Winchester, Ohio. Their services include Advertising and Web Design.
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MINDSCAPE is an e-commerce development company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They specialize in E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Towson, MD
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Redstart Creative is a small web design company based in Towson, Maryland. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bozeman, MT
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Wild Blue Digital, an e-commerce development company, was launched in 2015. The team provides E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nashville, TN
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Gyrosity Projects is a Nashville, Tennessee-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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Addis Enterprises, a branding company, is headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 1998, the team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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The Startup Buil, a small Advertising company, is in Palm Bay, , Florida. Their services include Advertising and Blockchain.
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Bultag is a SEO company. The small Varna, Belgium-based team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The agency was established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Firenze, Italy
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Cantiere Creativo - il partner per la tua strategia digitale, an UX design company, focuses on UX/UI Design and Mobile App Development. The firm is located in Firenze, Italy.
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Wildman Web Solutions is an e-commerce development company. The team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Mobile App Development and is in Lawrence, Kansas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mount Wolf, PA
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Located in Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania, Flash Avenue, LLC. Is a SEO agency. Established in 1994, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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Small web design company SKOUZ, is headquartered in München, Germany. The team offers Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Palma, Spain
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Dragut Comunicación is a SEO services firm. Headquartered in Palma, Spain, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Longview, TX
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Small branding company Encore Multimedia, is headquartered in Longview, Texas. Their services include Branding and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49McKinney, TX
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User experience agency DAHU Agency is located in McKinney, Texas. They focus on UX/UI Design and Branding and were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami Gardens, FL
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Farin Innovations is a small PPC company based in Miami Gardens, Florida. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Quebec City, Canada
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IXmédia is an UX design agency. Based in Quebec City, Canada, their small team provides UX/UI Design and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was established in 1994.
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Izest Marketing is a branding company. Their team is located in Dublin, Ireland and offers Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Caracas, Venezuela
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Graphic design company Screen Designs is in Caracas, Venezuela. They focus on Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Longmont, CO
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Avocet Communications, an Advertising company, is in Longmont, Colorado and Denver, Colorado. They specialize in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bilbao, Spain
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Zorraquino is a small Bilbao, Spain-based Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Modesto, CA
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SiteJockey is a Modesto, California-based web design company. Established in 2002, the team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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Designing Fever is a small Seattle, Washington-based web design agency. The team offers Web Design and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Shibuya, Japan
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Launched in 2014, YF Agency [Yoroshiku Fantastic K.K.] is a video production company. The team provides Video Production and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Waco, TX
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Riess Group is a web design agency. They are headquartered in Waco, Texas, and their services include Web Design and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Livermore, CA
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Established in 2015, NAE IT Services, a small pay per click company, is located in Livermore, California. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Rajkot, India
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Rapid Growth Digital Marketing Agency, a SEO agency, provides Search Engine Optimization and Branding. The company is in Sydney, Australia and Mumbai, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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Crivany Agencia Digital, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2020. The team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and is in Bogotá, Colombia.
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Populus Communications is a public relations company. The firm is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kochi, India
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Tequerist InfoTech is an e-commerce development company. Their team is in Kochi, India and Thrissur, India and offers E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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Founded in 2024, Techvolex is a web design company. The firm specializes in Web Design and UX/UI Design, and is small.
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Arias & Thompson is a web design company. In Tallinn, Estonia and Salford, England, the company was founded in 2017. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Harvest SEO is a small SEO company launched in 2026. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Maxwell Creative Works, a graphic design company, offers Graphic Design and Logo. The company is in St. George, Utah.
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Nedo is an IT managed services company. The agency is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their services include IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerSacramento, CA
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Sacramento Design Works, a branding agency, is based in Sacramento, California. The team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2011, Tacnix is a web development company. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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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+$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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Elmhurst, IL
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hudson, MA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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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.