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14 Companies-Rankings updated: September 10, 2026
Every Chicago web development company on DesignRush is evaluated for development capability, service scope, and verified client feedback. Some placements may be paid.
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Design. Rank. Grow | Award Winning Digital Marketing Agency
Funnel Boost Media builds WordPress and Shopify websites paired with SEO and PPC for local businesses in home services, legal, and healthcare. A Google Partner and Forbes Advisor Best SEO Services 2024 pick. Best suited for small businesses wanting a website and marketing strategy in one...
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SEO
Digital Marketing
AEO
Web Development
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
14 Projects Listed
Funnel Boost Media Services
SEO
Digital Marketing
AEO
Web Development
Web Design
PPC
Advertising
CRO
Branding
eCommerce
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Home Services
Home Remodeling
Law Firms
Healthcare
Groomers Seafood
JV Law Group | Injury Law Firm Marketing
Khalid Auto Group | Auto SEO
Bugco Pest Control | Pest Control Marketing
Eaton Family Law Group | Family Law Marketing
Design | Rank | Grow
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Funnel Boost Media Reviews & Testimonials
Anonymous
Founder & Owner at Remodeling
5.0★
Web Design Review from Anonymous
Great job! My wife and I liked both website design options you provided, but the first option was the clear winner! That's definitely the look I was going for on my new site!
Anonymous
Executive Assistant at Remodeling
5.0★
Web Design Review from Anonymous
Everything looks great! I really appreciate all that you've done and I really like what you were able to put together for my new website.
Anonymous
Project Manager at Healthcare
5.0★
SEO Review from Anonymous
Thanks for the advice on how to gain more reviews on our GMB! The email template you sent over with our review link will be a huge help!
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Top Rated SEO Agency by Forbes, USA Today, Backlinko, & Search Engine Land
Searchbloom is an award-winning, performance-driven digital marketing firm specializing in SEO, PPC, and CRO. We build custom strategies around business models and margins, execute under one roof, and stay accountable to measurable revenue focused results for mid market and enterprise brands...
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
9 Projects Listed
Searchbloom Services
SEO
PPC
CRO
eCommerce
Content Marketing
Advertising
Digital Marketing
Media Buying
Web Development
AEO
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Nordstrom
Bill.com
1800 contacts
Idera, Inc.
Divvy
Wh Law
Schwartzapfel Lawyers
Goedeker's
Suse
DeWils
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Searchbloom Reviews & Testimonials
Sacha Awwa
Founder at SAMG Marketing
5.0★
SEO Review from Sacha Awwa
Outstanding SEO Partner They Deliver Every Time
Search Bloom is hands down the best SEO company I've worked with. What sets them apart is their commitment to actually delivering on what they promise something that's honestly rare in this industry.
The team consistently extends themselves to push through challenges and get results. I've worked with them to support my clients' needs, and they've been nothing short of amazing on all fronts. Their level of trust and reliability is exactly what you want in a strategic partner.
If you're looking for an SEO company that won't just talk the talk but will actually deliver, Search Bloom is it. Highly recommend them without reservation.
Clayton Johnson
Director of Licensing and Publishing at Musicnotes
5.0★
Advertising Review from Clayton Johnson
Searchbloom managed our SEO and Paid Search Advertising channels with much success. They are deeply knowledgeable and professional. They can explain why they make the choices they do and provide a clear strategic vision for how to grow our brand in a challenging environment.
Anonymous
CMO at Food Manufacturing Company
5.0★
SEO Review from Anonymous
Our traffic has increased and our keyword positions have improved to the point where we’re ranking on page one. We know SEO is a long-term effort, but we’re happy with the results so far. What stands out most about Searchbloom is their transparency and integrity.
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A full service SEO and Web Design Agency
Since 2009, Epidemic Marketing has been helping businesses thrive in the digital world. As a full service SEO company and marketing agency, we specialize in crafting customized strategies to elevate your online presence.
From eye-catching website design to expert search engine optimization, AIO / GEO, and...
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CRO
Web Design
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Epidemic Marketing Services
SEO
CRO
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
Digital Strategy
Logo Design
Graphic Design
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Team Dave Logan
Trees By Jake
The Sliding Door Co
Woodhouse Spas
Bulletproof Supply Store
Man K9
Simply Sewers
VR Beginners Guide
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Epidemic Marketing Reviews & Testimonials
Tim Cardona
Owner at Black Diamonds Mobile Detail LLC
5.0★
SEO Review from Tim Cardona
Noah and his team have been so amazing for my automotive detailing business. I didn’t understand SEO at all but I knew I needed it to grow my business. When I first talked to Noah he wasn’t pushy on selling me anything. Just simply broke everything down for me to understand and made it work for me. He has helped my business stay competitive and on target with SEO and my website! I can’t thank Epidemic Marketing enough it has been over 2 years now I have been with them and I’m glad!!
Brian Hong
Founder at Infintech Designs
5.0★
CRO Review from Brian Hong
Noah is a wealth of information and someone I have the pleasure of working with.
He provides extremely actionable insights with conversion rate optimization, as well as advanced SEO techniques that move the needle.
We have worked on several CRO campaigns that helped turn more visitors into customers which made our dollar work harder for us and Paid Media campaigns.
He’s a true pro and even better human.
Marty Marion
CEO at Master Positioning, LLC
5.0★
SEO Review from Marty Marion
I never leave reviews, but once in a while the work quality is so good I make exceptions.
This is one of those times. Noah provided very advanced SEO work for one of my largest clients, fron scratch, finding and fixing SEO technical issues and conversion optimization issues that made a major difference for my client in both organic traffic and conversions.
Traffic from search increased more than expected. Conversions to sales increased by about 20% plus an increase in AOV. Combining both an increase in traffic and an increase in conversions and an increase in AOV is nothing short of a home run.
I will be channeling more of my clients' SEO and CRO to Epidemic for sure. Great people to work with, awesome results. And I teach digital marketing professionally.
Marty Marion
CEO
Master Positioning, LLC
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Digitally Hatch is a full-service digital agency helping small and medium-sized businesses compete, grow, and scale online. We combine strategy, creativity, and technology to deliver solutions that actually move the needle from high-converting websites and mobile apps to performance marketing, branding, SEO...
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Web Development
eCommerce Development
Web Design
SEO
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$20/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
20 Projects Listed
Digitally Hatch Services
Web Development
eCommerce Development
Web Design
SEO
Digital Marketing
Branding
Design Services
AI Development
Mobile App Development
Software Development
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Be Found. Win Local Search. Own AI Results. Dominate Google.
dNOVO Group is one of Canada's leading SEO, AI Search Optimization, PPC, web design, & digital marketing agencies, with offices in Toronto, Ottawa, & Calgary helping law firms, medical practices, professional service businesses dominate search, generate qualified leads, and achieve measurable growth...
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Digital Marketing
SEO
PPC
Digital Services
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$120/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
9 Projects Listed
dNOVO - Digital Marketing & SEO Agency Services
Digital Marketing
SEO
PPC
Digital Services
Web Design
Content Marketing
Digital Strategy
Web Development
CRO
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Grillo Law
Make It Right
Matthew Jeffery Immigration
Wagners Law Firm
Romano Disposal
Royal Crown School
Stacey R. Ball Employment Lawyer
Dangelo & Sons
Ryan Zigler
Smiles On Queen
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dNOVO - Digital Marketing & SEO Agency Reviews & Testimonials
Leon Turkin
Director at Turkin Mortgage
5.0★
Web Design Review from Leon Turkin
I couldn't ask for a better experience with an SEO company. They are diligent, responsive, cost effective, and most importantly honest about the products that my company needs and doesn't need. They're not looking to make a quick buck, but rather build a long term fruitful relationship, which is much appreciated.
Frankie Shaw
Review from Google
1.0★
Frankie Shaw's Review Sourced from Google
The onboarding process was smooth, but after six months, we saw very little movement in our organic traffic. Every time we brought this up, we were told that SEO 'takes time' and to 'trust the process.' While I understand that, I felt there was a lack of urgency in pivoting our strategy when the initial keywords weren't performing as promised.
Denise Anne Dorendez
Review from Google
5.0★
Denise Anne Dorendez's Review Sourced from Google
This SEO company helped strengthen our online presence. The increase in organic traffic has been consistent and noticeable
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Olive Street Design is a premier web design, graphic design, ecommerce, and search engine optimization (SEO) firm based in the Chicago area (Elmhurst and Villa Park) and Lake Geneva, WI, although we serve clients from all over the United States. For all of your marketing requirements, including branding...
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SEO
Digital Marketing
Email Marketing
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
Olive Street Design Services
Web Design
SEO
Digital Marketing
Email Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Creative Services
Graphic Design
Branding
Web Development
AI Development
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Hasty Pudding
Tricoci University
Sweet Baby Ray's Catering
Sinbad Foods
Romanucci & Blandin
Maggie Daley Park
The Seattle Times
Dr. Yates Hair Science
United Skys
1416 LaGrange
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Olive Street Design Reviews & Testimonials
Lindsay Rosasco
Blogger at Blue Ink Web
5.0★
WordPress Website Design Review from Lindsay Rosasco
I'm in the process of working with Olive Street Design for a redesign of my blog - I've been working with them for years and am astounded at their creativity, professionalism, and delivery of services. Everyone I've worked with has been incredible - they take the time to understand my vision and guide me towards the design and functionality that they know I need.
Same Day Appliance Repair
Review from Google
5.0★
Same Day Appliance Repair's Review Sourced from Google
Really great company, Still not sure if we're going to hire or attempt to do the work ourselves. If we do decide they are without a doubt the company to go with. Nat is really great, Not sure how much he sleeps, as his response time is second to none. Every time I would message him we would get a response back seemed like immediately, and actually get things done, even at 5:30am which is 4:30 am their time. I can't recall every experiencing service like that. They actually got my website back online after I made errors in the hosting, Didn't charge us a penny.
actually feeling guilty about it, as I should.
Joseph Terzigni
Review from Google
5.0★
Joseph Terzigni's Review Sourced from Google
Absolutely outstanding experience working with everyone at Olive Street Design. Lindsay and Nat were first class from start to finish—professional, responsive, and incredibly talented. They exceeded my expectations at every turn, which is no easy feat. The final product was better than I imagined, and the process was smooth, collaborative, and even fun. Highly recommend if you're looking for a team that truly delivers!
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Design And SEO Agency With A Comprehensive Approach
Founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, IL, WPrime Agency is a dynamic digital solutions provider specializing in SEO, social media marketing, web and mobile app development, and design. Our mission is to deliver impactful results by blending creativity with technology. We drive ROI through data-driven...
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$55/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
WPrime Agency Services
SEO
Web Development
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Digital Marketing
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OceanMaterial
Unarthodox
ZenOne
BigBroHardwood
Partiron
Perforator.io
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WPrime Agency Reviews & Testimonials
Antonio Kienberger
Review from Google
5.0★
Antonio Kienberger's Review Sourced from Google
We've worked with WPrime on several web design and SEO projects, and I can't recommend them enough. Their service has been great from start to finish—super professional, responsive, and they really know their stuff. Every project has been a smooth experience with awesome results. Keep up the great work, WPrime!
Stefanie Niesing-Wilges
Review from Google
5.0★
Stefanie Niesing-Wilges's Review Sourced from Google
We couldn't be happier with the work Wprime agency has done for our website! Their expertise in web development, SMM, and SEO has truly elevated our online presence. Not only do they deliver high-quality results, but they also communicate effectively and understand our vision. We're excited about our ongoing collaboration and the future projects we have planned together. Highly recommend!
Anna Muravyeva
Review from Google
5.0★
Anna Muravyeva's Review Sourced from Google
Many thanks to the WPrime team for their excellent SEO work on our website! Everything was done efficiently, quickly, and with great results — traffic and inquiries have noticeably increased. Highly recommend!
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We are a consultancy and software development company that provides cutting edge engineering solutions. We have helped Fortune 500 companies untangle complex issues during their digital evolution journey. Since 2010, we have proved that we are a visionary organization and a reliable software engineering...
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Software Development
Mobile App Development
Blockchain
Web Development
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$15/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
9 Projects Listed
Vaival Technologies Services
Software Development
Mobile App Development
Blockchain
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Digital Marketing
eCommerce Development
Product Design
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At Dabaran, we bridge traditional SEO with AI search optimization. As platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity redefine visibility, our GEO strategies ensure your business is chosen, trusted, and ranked where it matters most. Based in Chicago since 2016, we serve clients nationwide...
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SEO
Content Marketing
Web Design
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$149/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
Dabaran Services
Digital Marketing
SEO
Content Marketing
Web Design
Web Development
Reputation Management
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Avaton
Cannaisseur Brands
Jiwa Law Corp
Mobile SMS
Stepter Law
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Dabaran Reviews & Testimonials
Chelsea Caldwell
Review from Google
5.0★
Chelsea Caldwell's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Dabaran has been great for our company thus far. Within the first 3 months, we've already seen an uptick in qualified leads coming in - which is relatively rare when working with SEO. Onboarding and communication have been pretty seamless as well; very happy with our service up to this point.
Samantha Matteucci
Review from Google
5.0★
Samantha Matteucci's Review Sourced from Google
After working with countless agencies and seeing little to no progress, we finally found our home with Dabaran. From day one, their team has been a breath of fresh air. Their exceptional communication ensures we're always in the loop, and the detailed reporting provides complete transparency on every aspect of our campaigns.
The results? Simply put, tremendous. We've seen our metrics trend upward since the beginning, and the growth just keeps building. Dabaran's expertise and dedication have made a measurable & significant difference for our business. If you're tired of unfruitful partnerships, give Dabaran a chance—you won't regret it!
Highly recommend! Danielle, Asad and team are well-worth the time and investment 🚀
Jason Link
Review from Google
5.0★
Jason Link's Review Sourced from Google
The team at Dabaran have been very easy and professional to work with. When we started with them a few months ago, we were ranked 71st in search engines. Within that time, we've moved up to #8 and have begun getting legitimate business sales from people we do not know, which was always the goal when we started with this SEO process.
We highly recommend them to everyone...except our competitors!
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CyberOptiks, your trusted law firm web design company, boasts a team of web design experts who are constantly prepared to deliver real-time solutions that can propel your legal practice to new heights...
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Branding
Web Design
Digital Services
Logo Design
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
10 Projects Listed
Cyberoptik Services
Branding
Web Design
Digital Services
Logo Design
Graphic Design
Creative Services
WordPress Website Design
eCommerce Development
Web Development
Digital Marketing
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We Help Businesses Improve Their Sales and ROI via Customized SEO, Web Design, and PPC Strategies
Sixth City Marketing taps into the vast potential of your website to improve your online presence. Through our unique hands-on approach, we listen, understand, and then act, ensuring you get optimal results and ROI. See what our data-driven marketing services can do for your business today...
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PPC
Web Design
WordPress Website Design
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
Sixth City Marketing Services
SEO
PPC
Web Design
WordPress Website Design
Web Development
Content Marketing
CRO
Digital Marketing
eCommerce
eCommerce Development
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Kent State University
TYKMA Electrox
Shini USA
Valco Valley Tool & Die
Dillon Manufacturing
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Sixth City Marketing Reviews & Testimonials
Claire Konys
Review from Google
5.0★
Claire Konys's Review Sourced from Google
Sixth City Marketing is great! My dad is a small business owner who has benefitted immensely from Sixth City's expertise in digital marketing, which has helped him to obtain thousands of leads from all over the world. I have also had the opportunity to work at Sixth City and absolutely loved it! Their team is full of hardworking individuals mutually interested in keeping up with the latest trends in digital marketing and putting their knowledge to use by helping their clients grow. Sixth City provides a great culture and environment to work in with positive, fun, smart people to work with each day!
Claire Anter
Review from Google
5.0★
Claire Anter's Review Sourced from Google
We were faced with a lot of web based issues and Sixth City Marketing helped us streamline eight websites. Their dedicated staff listened to our every need and understood the importance of an easy, user-friendly layout. Sixth City offered prompt and efficient communication and delivered above our expectations. We value our continued relationship with their team. - Claire A. Director of Marketing at the I-X Center
Sarah Wentz
Review from Google
5.0★
Sarah Wentz's Review Sourced from Google
We have been working with the Sixth City team for about 6 years now and they have really helped us build our online presence. We work monthly hand in hand to come up with new campaigns and strategies. They are always thinking of new ways to generate leads and they are there for anything we need. They are also in the process of building our new website and I am so excited about the launch. It looks great! I love working with Sixth City and look forward to it for many more years to come!
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Proceed Innovative helps local service businesses get found and chosen on Google, Maps, and AI search. A Google Partner agency delivering SEO, PPC, and web design that turns visibility into leads and revenue...
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Digital Marketing
SEO
AEO
PPC
Web Design
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
Proceed Innovative Services
Digital Marketing
SEO
AEO
PPC
Web Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
Reputation Management
Social Media Marketing
Public Relations
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Assisting Hands Home Care
Trendler Inc.
Midwest Moving & Storage
Kiefer
NAPCO
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Proceed Innovative Reviews & Testimonials
Alex Flaxman
Review from Google
5.0★
Alex Flaxman's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Proceed Innovative has been a great experience. Their team is professional, responsive, and truly understands SEO and digital marketing for local businesses. They provided clear communication, strategic guidance, and helped improve our online visibility. We especially appreciated their attention to detail and willingness to explain the process step by step. Highly recommend them to businesses looking to grow their online presence.
Omar Kassim
Review from Google
5.0★
Omar Kassim's Review Sourced from Google
I cannot say enough great things about Karol, Morgan and the team at Proceed Innovative.
If you are looking for a professional, high-level digital marketing agency that truly listens to their clients, this is the group you want in your corner. From day one, Karol, Morgan and the entire team have demonstrated exceptional professionalism, strong communication, and a genuine commitment to understanding our goals.
What stands out most is their customer care. They don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach — they take the time to listen, adjust, and build strategies that actually align with your business needs. They are flexible, responsive, and proactive in their recommendations.
As a business owner, having a marketing partner you can trust is critical. I am extremely pleased with our partnership and highly recommend Proceed Innovative to anyone serious about strengthening their digital presence.
Solid team. Solid results. Highly recommend.
Rob Rafalski
Review from Google
5.0★
Rob Rafalski's Review Sourced from Google
We’ve had a great experience working with the Proceed Innovative team. They are incredibly responsive, proactive, and quick to address any questions or requests we have. Most importantly, we’ve been very pleased with the results. Our SEO performance and overall online presence have improved noticeably, and we’re seeing the impact in visibility and engagement. Highly recommend.
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Excal Design is a Chicago based branding and digital marketing agency. Our services include Branding, Web Design, SEO, Digital marketing, Experience Design and Advisory...
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Web Development
Web Design
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Excal Design Services
Branding
Design Services
Web Development
Web Design
Digital Marketing
WordPress Website Design
SEO
PPC
Business Consulting
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Bercos
Astron
Offsite Cyber
Learning Arena
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Excal Design Reviews & Testimonials
shubh B
Review from Google
5.0★
shubh B's Review Sourced from Google
Would highly recommend if you're a small or medium sized business looking for someone to manage your marketing.
Divyapratap Mehta
Review from Google
4.0★
Divyapratap Mehta's Review Sourced from Google
The right balance between design maturity, strategic application of design, business acumen and integrity. Something you look in a longterm partner
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Chicago Web Design, SEO & AI Visibility for Small Businesses
Flamingo Agency is a Chicago web design and SEO agency specializing in custom WordPress websites for small businesses. We create modern, conversion-focused websites that improve credibility, search visibility, AI visibility, and lead generation...
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Web Development
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$99/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Flamingo Agency Services
Web Design
WordPress Website Design
SEO
Web Development
AEO
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Lakeview Aids
Glass Block Factory
3D Microblading
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Flamingo Agency Reviews & Testimonials
john renshaw
Review from Google
5.0★
john renshaw's Review Sourced from Google
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Some projects are just business. This wasn’t one of them.
For more than a year, the Flamingo team worked side by side with me to build Electric Reel Films, the website that represents my life’s work. It contains over 30 original film and television projects, hundreds of pages of content, original artwork, videos, and years of creative development. It was an enormous undertaking, and they treated it as if it were their own.
There were countless revisions, new ideas, and creative challenges along the way. Not once did they make me feel like my vision was too ambitious. Instead, they listened, offered thoughtful solutions, and kept finding ways to make the website better than I imagined. Their creativity, patience, communication, and craftsmanship were exceptional throughout the entire process.
What they ultimately delivered wasn’t just a beautiful website—it became the permanent home for my creative career and a legacy I’ll be proud to share for years to come. That’s something I’ll never forget.
If you’re looking for a team that genuinely cares about your project, treats you with respect, and is capable of building something truly extraordinary, I can’t recommend Flamingo highly enough. They exceeded every expectation I had, and I’m incredibly grateful for everything they did. Thank you for helping make my dream a reality.
Deb Overbey
Review from Google
5.0★
Deb Overbey's Review Sourced from Google
Fantastic experience! Flamingo Agency was very responsive and created insighful copy. We loved the design layout and suggestions. This was our first experience with Flamingo and we couldn't be more satisfied with the final product and the cost!
Sara Lenart
Review from Google
5.0★
Sara Lenart's Review Sourced from Google
We recently hired Chris with Flamingo Agency to create a new website for our law firm, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. He was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process—always quick to answer questions and open to any revisions we requested. His efficiency was impressive; the entire project was completed within just two weeks without sacrificing quality or attention to detail. We’re very happy with the final product and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for professional, reliable web design services.
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What services does a website development firm in Chicago typically provide?
They provide a broad suite of digital services that help businesses launch, grow, and optimize their online presence, including:
Responsive web design and website redesign: Crafting the website's structure, design system, and information architecture from scratch or redesigning an existing website based on the client’s vision, user behavior research, and industry best practices. It is a core component of Chicago web design, where competition across industries demands both visual appeal and performance.
Custom web development: Architecting and coding web applications with bespoke functionalities, data models, and system integrations to align with precise business logic and operational workflows.
Content management system (CMS) development: Building custom or extending existing platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal) to enable non-technical users to create, edit, and manage web content.
Front-end development: Coding the visual parts of a website (what users see and interact with) using technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Back-end development: Building server-side functionality, databases, and business logic that power features behind the scenes.
API and Third-Party Integrations: Connecting the site with external systems (e.g., payment processors, CRM platforms, marketing automation tools, and Google Analytics) for expanded functionality.
Maintenance and support: Updating platform dependencies, applying security patches, debugging, and optimizing code to ensure the website remains secure, stable, and performant while supporting timely delivery of updates and feature enhancements.
What should I have ready before contacting an agency?
Before contacting a Chicago web development company, prepare the following to save time, cut costs, and get accurate proposals:
Business goals: What you want the website or app to achieve (leads, sales, brand awareness).
Target audience: Who will use it (age, industry, behavior).
Scope and features: Clear list of needed features (eCommerce, login, forms, booking, CMS).
Content inventory: Any existing site content, branding, logos, and images.
Technical requirements: Preferred CMS/stack, integrations (CRM, payment, Google Analytics tracking).
Design references: Examples of sites you like or dislike and why.
Budget range: A realistic amount of money you can afford to build a responsive website
Timeline: Desired launch date and any hard deadlines.
Internal roles: Who on your team will own reviews, content edits, and approvals.
How much does a web developer in Chicago charge for their services?
The cost of web development in Chicago reflects a major metro premium, typically 15-25% higher than the national average. If you hire a boutique agency, expect to pay between $150 and $250/hourfor their web development services.
Enterprise-level agencies, on the other hand, charge much higher fees, ranging between $250 and $450. The costs of web development can range anywhere from $5,000 for a simple website to over $500,000 for complex enterprise solutions.
Most web developers Chicago-wide prefer flat-fee project pricing for new builds. In Chicago, these projects typically fall into these tiers:
Website type
Cost
Features
Small business site
$5,000-$75,000
5-20 pages
Mobile-responsive design, basic SEO setup, contact forms, and Google Business Profile integration.
Corporate Website
$15,000-$45,000
20-50 pages
Custom CMS configurations, team profiles, gated content (whitepapers/case studies), and CRM integration (Salesforce/HubSpot).
ECommerce websites
$30,000-$1,000,000+
Shopify Plus, Magento (Adobe Commerce), or custom WooCommerce.
Tech Stack: React, Node.js, Python/Django, or Next.js.
Do these agencies provide ongoing maintenance?
Yes, ongoing maintenance is a core service for almost every web development company Chicago-wide. The city is home to many enterprise-level firms and highly competitive local businesses, so agencies will not build a custom site without offering a maintenance plan, as it protects their work and ensures the site stays secure in a high-risk digital environment.
Based on several industry benchmarks, you can expect to pay the following fees for website maintenance:
Tier
Estimated monthly cost
What's included
Basic
$150-$500
Security patches, core CMS/plugin updates, monthly backups, and uptime monitoring.
Standard
$500-$2,500
All basic features plus content updates (blogging), minor UI tweaks, and monthly SEO/performance reports.
Enterprise
$2,500-$10,000+
Dedicated development hours (10-30+ hrs), priority support, ADA compliance audits, and conversion rate optimization (CRO).
Why is a Chicago website development company more expensive than an offshore one?
While offshore teams in regions like Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, or Latin America offer lower headline rates, the price gap is driven by economic, legal, and operational realities. United States developers require significantly higher wages due to the higher cost of living, taxes, benefits, and competitive demand. On the other hand, many offshore regions have lower labor costs, which is why offshore hourly rates can be 40–70% lower.
Working with a Chicago web development agency eliminates large time-zone gaps and language or cultural friction that can slow decision-making, require more project management, and increase rework costs when teams are offshore. Onshore firms are also more likely to be aligned with U.S. data privacy, accessibility, industry compliance, and contract law expectations. Offshore providers often win on headline hourly rates, but local Chicago development companies tend to deliver better alignment, clearer communication, fewer delays, and lower total effort risk.