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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TXServices provided
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See all 49 projectsGLIDE® is a versatile web design and development company known for offering comprehensive services including UI/UX design, responsive design, and custom website development. Across numerous reviews, clients praised GLIDE® for their exceptional project management, with 90% noting their ability to deliver on time and maintain effective communication. Additionally, 80% of reviewers expressed satisfaction with the company's culture fit and alignment with client values.
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Nubitz, an IoT development company, is located in Gonzales, Louisiana. They offer IoT development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jolimont, Australia
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Distl is a branding agency. Founded in 1998, the team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Towson, MD
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Advertising company Maryland Local Marketing was launched in 2014. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding and is located in Towson, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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H4B Boston is an Advertising company. They are based in Boston, Massachusetts and have small team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ada, MI
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WTP Media is a social media marketing company in Ada, Michigan. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kingston, Jamaica
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Particular Presence Technologies is a software development company. Launched in 2014, their team provides Custom Software Development and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Saltillo, Mexico
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ITELTEQ is a custom software development company. Headquartered in Saltillo, Mexico and Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico, their team offers Custom Software Development and IoT development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wien, Austria
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Moonshiner is a custom software development company. Their small team of employees is based in Wien, Austria. Their team provides Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stockholm, Sweden
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Digital Strategy company Dynamic Dog was established in 1999. The small team provides Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kuopio, Finland
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Advertising company Call To Action was founded in 2014. The team provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vironas, Greece
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Lithos Digital is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2014, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roma, Italy
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Genuine Roman Art snc is a Blockchain Marketing company. Their small team is based in Roma, Italy. Their services include Blockchain Marketing and Branding.
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Web design company MetaLaunchers is headquartered in Southbury, Connecticut. They offer Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Odesa, Ukraine
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Launched in 2008, Sofona is a small Odesa, Ukraine-based web development firm. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lauderhill, FL
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Beyond Xposure is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is in Lauderhill, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Website development company Knowza Learning Solutions was established in 2020. The team specializes in Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Southborough, MA
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GTxcel is a software development firm. Launched in 2004, the team provides Custom Software Development and Broadcast Video. The company is based in Southborough, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Auckland, New Zealand
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Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Verum is a SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pukekohe, New Zealand
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Based in Pukekohe, New Zealand, RAZOR Web Design Limited is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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CKDIGITAL is an e-commerce development company. They specialize in E-Commerce Development and Branding and were launched in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Isidro, Peru
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AEL - Digital Marketing Specialist, a social media marketing firm, was founded in 2010. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mabgate, Leeds , England
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Everything Digital, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2019. Based in Mabgate, Leeds , England, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Teg0 Gl0bal is an IT staff augmentation company. Located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, their team specializes in IT staff augmentation and Custom Software Development.
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Tambola Solutions is a cloud consulting & SI company. The San Ramon, California-based company was established in 2009. Their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brampton, Canada
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CRM consulting and SI company Tekvaly focuses on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI. They are headquartered in Brampton, Canada and Lahore, Pakistan.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Mateo, CA
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Launched in 2018, ZealoTech People is an user experience company. Headquartered in San Mateo, California and Nashik, India, the team specializes in UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Launched in 2018, Uniweb IT Solutions is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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Founded in 2003, Panana Marketing is a SEO services firm. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hawally, Kuwait
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ECubes is a Hawally, Kuwait-based Email Marketing company. The team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lincolnshire, IL
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Figfame Digital Agency is a social media marketing company launched in 2020. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tampa, FL
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First Rank Digital, a small SEO agency, is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Digi Solutions is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, and their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Established in 2009, Local SEO Help is a SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and is in Irvine, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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DigiSplix is a social media marketing agency in Austin, Texas. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Status26 Inc is an Advertising company. Located in Dallas, Texas and Southlake, Texas, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Draper, UT
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Bill Good Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. In Draper, Utah, the agency specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newark, DE
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SocialCTR Solutions is a small web development company founded in 2014. Their team provides Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orange, CA
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360 Circuits, a public relations agency, is located in Orange, California. Established in 2004, the team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49McMurray, PA
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BrandiD LLC is a McMurray, Pennsylvania-based branding agency. They offer Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Launched in 2006, ThoughtGreen Technologies is a big data company. The company specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madrid, Spain
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Dinamiq is a Madrid, Spain-based branding agency. They provide Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Leederville, Australia
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Signifi Media is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2016, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The agency is based in Leederville, Australia.
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Located in Pasadena, California, Cybertegic is a small Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digital Marketing 4Less is an Alpharetta, Georgia-based SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Itineris is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is located in London, England. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Foxfield, CO
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Branding company Web Welder LLC focuses on Branding and Market Research. They are in Foxfield, Colorado.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Astoria, NY
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SkyrocketCoach is a branding firm. Their team is based in Astoria, New York and offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Sofizar is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in San Diego, California, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Getso.pl sp. Z o. O. Is a SEO company located in Opole, Poland. Launched in 2011, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Village of Clarkston, MI
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Content Marketing company WorldWise.net is based in Village of Clarkston, Michigan. Established in 1998, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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List of the Top 15 WordPress Design Companies
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Nashville, TN
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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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Milton Keynes, England
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Futog, Serbia
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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33.8/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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37.7/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Gloucester, ME
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Kelowna, Canada
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Limassol, Cyprus
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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.