Our expert analysts ranked the leading web development companies in Illinois that design visually appealing and user-friendly websites to help you generate more leads and convert them into paying customers. Use the rates, expertise and portfolio filters to choose the right business partner.

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  • SmartSites

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    Think Web. Think Smart. Partner With the #1 Rated Digital Marketing Agency.

    SmartSites is a website development company with 900+ sites launched and clients including Harvard University, building custom and eCommerce websites on WordPress and Magento across healthcare, legal, automotive, and B2B. A strong fit for small to mid-size businesses needing conversion-focused, fully owned...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    SmartSites Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Advertising
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • A&A Thermal Spray
    • AGA Truck Parts
    • Agape Health and Wellness
    • Agile Data Sites
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    SmartSites Reviews & Testimonials

    • Paloma Anguiano
      Paloma Anguiano Content Manager at JP Pierre, LLC.
      5.0★

      Digital Services Review from Paloma Anguiano

      Overall I feel very confident working with Patrizia and Darius from Smart Site, they have given us clear explanations and accompanied us throughout the process for the growth of the brand. The attention to us is very fast and they advise us in an adequate way.

    • Brianna Porter
      Brianna Porter Chief Operating Officer at The Ryan Law Group
      5.0★

      Digital Services Review from Brianna Porter

      SmartSites impressed me from day one. They are knowledgable, kind, and most importantly keep things simple and streamlined so that even an SEO-newb like me can understand. Tiffany and Luna are my main points of contact and they are especially great! I would recommend to anyone looking for an agency to really take their website and digital presence to the next level.

    • Jim Curry
      Jim Curry Owner at Royale Coffee Co.
      5.0★

      PPC Review from Jim Curry

      At first, a survey was conducted to gather company background, product information, target markets, etc. Next, accounts were established on various Google Business platforms, social media, etc. Then SmartSites created the ads and campaigns, and we were off and running in just a few weeks.

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  • Design In DC

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    A Digital Agency For The Future

    Design In DC is a full-service web development company serving clients including Accenture, the World Bank, and BGR Group across government, finance, healthcare, and SaaS. Covers strategy through launch with ongoing maintenance and marketing. A strong fit for brands and organizations needing a senior...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed

    Design In DC Services

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Advertising
    • Product Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Consumer Bankers Association
    • Examit
    • Summit Ridge Energy
    • JFL Consulting
    • Lateenz
    • Solar Landscape
    • Warfel Construction
    • CiviClick
    • Priovant Therapeutics
    • Hilton
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Design In DC Reviews & Testimonials

    • Mackenzie Shriner
      Mackenzie Shriner Owner at Distinctive Deck Designs
      4.8★

      Web Design Review from Mackenzie Shriner

      I contracted design in DC to build me a custom website. they were accommodating of my budget, very responsive, and gave good insight on layout, content and design. the process was very straightforward and the final product is great!

    • Jo Maney
      Jo Maney Principal at BGR Group
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Jo Maney

      DDC has been an excellent partner since we engaged with them in 2023. The DDC team worked with us to completely redesign our website and work to provide ongoing digital marketing services. The DDC team has been responsive, proactive, and thorough with their work. They are also very transparent about how they operate and how much time special projects will require. We have referred DDC to several clients and partners thanks to their outstanding process and product. DDC is a very professional, creative, and well-organized team.

    • Sapna Doshi, Ph.D.
      Sapna Doshi, Ph.D. Owner at Mind Body Health LLC
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Sapna Doshi, Ph.D.

      My experience working with Design in DC was incredible. Everyone was friendly, approachable, and seemed to genuinely care about helping create the best possible website for my business. They were also invested in making sure the process was one in which I enjoyed and felt taken care of. The regular meetings made me feel like I was a priority and that progress was continually being made. I so appreciated the attention to detail in regards to the user experience. The collaboration in understanding my wishes and desires for the website and user experience was met with patience and paying attention to detail on my behalf. Not only were they taking my suggestions but offering their own to help me maximize the potential of my website. The design and functionality is more than what I could have imagined. I know, undoubtedly, that the work that Design in DC did for me will help my business grow. After wasting money in years past on website designers, I was worried I'd be doing hte same here. I was wrong. I don't think I'll ever need to search for another website designer group again. I would recommend this group to anyone I know. Thank you, Design in DC! It was an absolute pleasure working with all of you!

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  • HigherVisibility

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    5-Time SEO Agency of the Year. [Named 2024 SEO Agency of the Year by Search Engine Land]

    HigherVisibility is a digital marketing agency that helps businesses grow through SEO, Paid Search, Paid Social, CRO, and Web Development. We work with a wide range of clients, from small and mid-sized businesses to franchises and multi-location enterprises, delivering strategies that drive results...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    HigherVisibility Services

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Email Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • CRO
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Caliber Collision
    • BBQGuys
    • Warner Bros
    • Ebay
    • Orangetheory Fitness
    • Hotworx
    • Ziebart
    • Allied Van Lines
    • Newegg
    • Fitness 19
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    HigherVisibility Reviews & Testimonials

    • Michael Brumleve
      Michael Brumleve CEO at Brumleve Industries
      5.0★

      SEO Review from Michael Brumleve

      We have used HigherVisibility now going on 3 years. Our SEO rankings and eCommerce sales have been fantastic over that time span. More than I could [have] anticipated. This team knows what they are doing in the complex SEO and PPC world and are a huge asset to us. 3 years ago, we had basically 0 online presence. Now, we are consistently ranking #1 on Google for our best-selling products. (Verified via email)

    • Jason Lewin
      Jason Lewin CMO at American Paper Optics
      5.0★

      SEO Review from Jason Lewin

      Have been working with [HigherVisibility] for years, and the quality of their work just keeps getting better. Always there when you need them. Would definitely recommend! (Verified via email)

    • Ed Stephens III
      Ed Stephens III Pastor at Golden Gate Cathedral
      5.0★

      Digital Marketing Review from Ed Stephens III

      HigherVisibility provided solutions to our problems. They are reliable and effective. We love working with Gracie. You can’t beat stellar customer service.

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  • Unico Connect

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    Your AI-Native Technology Partner

    Unico Connect is an ISO 9001 and 27001-certified web development company with 12+ years of experience and 350+ products shipped across 25+ countries, building React, Node.js, and Webflow solutions for clients including StayVista and ABC Carpet & Home. A solid fit for startups and mid-market companies needing...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed

    Unico Connect Services

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Cloud Consulting
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Highlands Charter School
    • AO Foundation
    • abc carpet & home
    • StayVista
    • Deep Meditate
    • FranchiseLab
    • Futwork
    • Alt Codes
    • Ecomm Pulse
    • Worxogo
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Unico Connect Reviews & Testimonials

    • Jacques Antikadjian
      Jacques Antikadjian Founder at PLCY, Inc.
      5.0★

      Software Development Review from Jacques Antikadjian

      Unico Connect has been an exceptional development partner in helping us build PLCY, our AI governance and runtime policy-enforcement platform. From the beginning, their team took the time to understand not only what we wanted to build, but also the security architecture, governance requirements, workflows, and enterprise use cases behind the product. What impressed me most was their ability to take our security designs and technical workflows and translate them into a functional, scalable platform. PLCY requires much more than traditional software development it involves AI governance, policy enforcement, data protection, model and regional routing, auditability, and enterprise-grade security controls. UnicoConnect approached these requirements thoughtfully and worked closely with us to turn complex concepts into a real product. Their team has been responsive, collaborative, technically capable, and willing to work through difficult architectural and product challenges with us. They have treated the engagement like a true partnership rather than simply a development project. As a founder, it is extremely valuable to have a technology partner that understands the vision while also being able to execute on the details. Unico Connect has played an important role in helping bring PLCY from architecture and security designs into a working AI governance platform. I would highly recommend UnicoConnect to companies building sophisticated SaaS, AI, security, or enterprise software products.

    • Daniel Gonsenhauser
      Daniel Gonsenhauser CEO at Atripco Delivery Service
      5.0★

      Software Development Review from Daniel Gonsenhauser

      Unico built our Order Management System across two operating companies and integrated it with Bringg for dispatch. The hard part wasn't the software, it was the business logic we run on-demand, multi-stop, scheduled contract, and distribution work across multiple markets, and the pricing exceptions that used to live in our people's heads are now configured in the system. Order intake, dispatch, commissions and billing are one flow instead of three, and our team reviews work rather than reconstructing it. What set Unico apart was their willingness to learn how a courier and freight business actually operates instead of fitting us to a template. We worked with a dedicated team on the Unico side - a project lead, developers, and QA with direct access throughout rather than everything routed through an account manager. We've engaged them for phase two.

    • Shifa Sutar
      Shifa Sutar Marketing at Blix
      4.5★

      Web Development Review from Shifa Sutar

      We had a great experience working with Unico team for our Google Workspace migration and account setup. The entire process was smooth and well-managed. The team was extremely supportive, responsive, and guided us at every step, making what could have been a complex transition feel effortless. Highly recommend their services.

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  • Embellish Digital Experiences

    We are your technology partner for software innovation and market-leading solutions. Accelerate your business growth with our customer-led, insights driven and innovative solutions. With more than a decade of experience, Grawlix has possessed the capabilities and skilled resources to offer competitive and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • COAX Software

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    Smart software solutions for travel, transport & logistics

    COAX Software delivers smart software solutions for travel, transport & logisticsconnecting strategy, delivery, and growth to ship reliable, scalable, ROI-positive software...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Working to rid the world of bad design, one job at a time.

    GMCI Creative is a full-service digital, print, web, video and experiental marketing and design agency that has been in Chicagoland since 1991. GMCI is a Certified Woman Owned Business. DUNS # 114578276. Cage ID 8FAF3...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Elgin, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Your business now has global specialists!

    Tazriel is a global outsourcing partner providing affordable remote service expertise for Software Development, Microsoft Power Platform automation, Mendix app Builds, Cvent event technology support, IT Administration and AI Training. With 24/7 support and cost savings of upto 70%, we help businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Event Marketing
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    Location
    Springfield, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $29/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Empower your global transformation with Flexsin - Let's get you set up!

    Flexsin is a certified Microsoft application development partner, known for its leading ASP.NET development services. Our team, based in India, is dedicated to delivering flexible, reliable, and customized web and enterprise applications that meet the unique needs of each enterprise...

    Top Services:

    • DevOps Consulting
    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Architecting Scalable Digital Ecosystems

    TechVaders is a full-stack development company that helps startups and enterprises create AI-driven mobile apps, enterprise platforms, IoT solutions, streaming systems, social platforms, and scalable eCommerce experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Development
    Location
    Aurora, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Find Your Audience, Convert & Build Loyalty.

    We believe marketing isn't about brand recognition and traffic generation, but it is about creating and optimizing the user journey through conversion. This pivotal section of the user journey is the point of action as this is where we drive return on investment. As your marketing agency, we don't stop at...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Crystal Lake, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Empower Your Online Success.

    Digineutrons is a comprehensive solutions provider dedicated to helping businesses grow through innovative strategies and cutting-edge technology. We combine expertise with a client-focused approach to deliver exceptional results across diverse industries. We empower businesses with strategic marketing and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $18/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Equipped For Every Good Work.

    Ruteappz is an IT consulting and software development company dedicated to creating and transforming products, services, and enterprises. Our goal is to drive business growth both today and in the future by leveraging innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

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