Are you looking for a trusted web development company for small business to bring your digital vision to life? We’ve thoroughly analyzed client reviews, success stories, and agency portfolios to compile a list of the best small business web developers that can help you grow online. Use our directory to compare firms based on budget, team size, technology expertise, and location to find the ideal partner for your project.
The Best Small Business Web Developers
15 Companies - Rankings updated: April 01, 2026
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Think Web. Think Smart. Partner With the #1 Rated Digital Marketing Agency.
Outsmart the competition with best-in-class digital marketing services. With over 1,000 5-star reviews online, SmartSites is America #1 rated digital marketing agency. Call (201) 870 6000 for a free consultation. Get more traffic. Acquire more customers. Sell more stuff. SmartSites works for you. [... see all SmartSites reviews ]- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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Web Design Project for Software & IT Services Company Agile Data Sites
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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.
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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.
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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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Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profileA&A Thermal Spray AGA Truck Parts Agape Health and Wellness Agile Data Sites
Bold Marketing Solutions To Ignite Your Brand.
thunder::tech is the leading, full-service marketing agency for midsize brands, known for delivering remarkable growth by blending creativity and technology. [... view Thunder::tech profile ]- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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Aaron Newby's Review Sourced from Google
t::t has been a solid partner for us as we work to transform our digital presence. They have provided valuable strategic insights and their communication has been consistently prompt. I'd like to particularly call out James, Joe, and Xavier for their excellent work during our engagements. Thanks t::t team for being an excellent partner!
Show moreJames Fashing's Review Sourced from Google
We've worked with Thunder::tech to replace our cooperative's website. They have delivered as promised and more than expected in a professional and timely manner. Their team members are creative, technical and professional experts. We're looking forward to working on a second phase of the project with them starting soon. T::T is big enough a agency that they have multiple experts on the team with overlapping knowledge to get the job done, but not such a huge company where one might get lost as a client. As a web and digital media pro with 20+ years of experience, I recommend Thunder::tech. - JF
Show moreSwetha Siripurapu's Review Sourced from Google
The most horrible people! They are very reckless, don’t show up to appointments. Not once, not twice but thrice. You call to ask they dodge your calls.Don’t expect call backs. I went to Derek and texted him several times about this and asked to call. Nothing! Figured a month would be long enough. Don’t waste your time on these people
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Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profileBig Fig Mattress John Carroll University Kichler Lighting Oatey
Empower Your Businesses Digitally.
Genesis360 is a digital transformation consultancy and custom software development company that empowers small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with digital solutions. [... view Genesis360 profile ]- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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Amplify Your Brand. Big Results Await.
Avalanche creates bespoke marketing campaigns that drive real results. [... view Avalanche Advertising profile ]- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
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Keili Mistovich's Review Sourced from Google
Avalanche has been fantastic to work with. Very knowledgeable and routinely making new and innovative suggestions to help us get results. The team is very responsive to feedback and feels very client-centric. Strongly recommend!
Show moreJustin Mistovich's Review Sourced from Google
The Avalanche team is truly fantastic. They understand our business, our target customer needs, and deploy cost-effective strategies to help us target leads. They are great listeners, nimble thinkers, and wizards of online campaigns.
Show moreDaniel Fant's Review Sourced from Google
I started working with Avalanche Advertising approximately 1 year ago. Avalanche successfully re-designed our website, improved our lead generation and built upon our reputation. A big thanks to our account manager, "Roberta Barberena" she brings great ideas, is easy to work with and very responsive.
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We Build Websites That Fuel Your Growth
MarvelousWeb Media is your ultimate destination for establishing an exceptional online presence. Our solutions are meticulously designed to drive results, offering a blend of web and marketing strategies tailored to actualize your authentic business vision. [... view MarvelousWeb Media LLC profile ]- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsMarvelousWeb Media LLC Services
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WordPress Website Design Project Our Work
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Transforming Ideas Into Impact
Adept creative is a creative agency based in Cleveland, Ohio, serving North America. We develop innovative digital marketing, branding, content, design and web services and management. [... view Adept Creative profile ]- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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Antoine Stephenson's Review Sourced from Google
I chose to go with Adept Creative for my Nonprofit Organization and it was an absolute pleasure working with them. They have showed great professionalism and expertise in their work. It truly was a great experience working with them, and they have exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of marketing, graphic design services etc… Their team had been responsive, collaborative and innovative in their approach and I appreciate the hard work and dedication they put towards our project.
Show moreTony Hunt's Review Sourced from Google
I recently had the pleasure of working with Adept Creative to produce a video and motion graphic for my company, and I cannot express how impressed I am with their work. Their team of creatives is top-notch, and their expertise in video production is truly remarkable. The finished product exceeded my expectations. They took the time to understand what I was looking for, and created a tailored solution that perfectly encapsulated my company's brand identity. On top of their technical excellence, their team was friendly, communicative, and a pleasure to work with. I strongly recommend Adept Creative to anyone looking to elevate their brand with high-quality video production. 5 stars!
Show moreMeredith Klepper's Review Sourced from Google
Adept Creative is a premiere brand marketing, video production, and graphic design company. Their team has excellent communication, quality, and creativity. Highly recommend!
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Ignite Your Organizations Impact.
Let us take care of your technical and creative projects so that you can focus on changing the world. When you work with us, you gain 25 years of experience of helping nonprofits, healthcare & educational organizations, and small businesses expand their online reach through great web sites. [... view Gas Mark 8 profile ]- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profileLutheran Metropolitan Ministries SafeNet Ignatian Solidarity Network Northeast Ohio Medical University Manchester Metropolitan University University of Salford NHS Christie Erie Community Foundation Accellis Technology Group Crispaz
A Custom Software Company Specializing in Advanced Web, Mobile, and AI Technologies.
Stream9 is a Cleveland, Ohiobased custom software company founded in 2008. The boutique firm specializes in modern web and mobile applications, AI and machine learning integrations, and custom software toolsempowering businesses of all sizes with efficient, future-ready digital platforms. Stream9 operates as [... view Stream 9 profile ]- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsStream 9 Services
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Jason Morrow's Review Sourced from Google
We’ve had an outstanding experience working with Stream9. Their team is highly knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely committed to delivering quality work. From the initial consultation to going live, they maintained clear communication and a strong focus on our goals. Their technical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to customize solutions to fit our needs truly set them apart.Thanks to their support, our systems are more efficient, secure, and integrated. We’re confident in their ongoing partnership and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and forward-thinking tech and development partner.
Show moreMichael Razeghi's Review Sourced from Google
I knew Stream9 would be a long-term partner when they jumped in to resolve a critical hosting and website issue while I was out of pocket with limited resources. They investigated and solved the problem within minutes, preventing major downtime.Since then, they’ve supported me across a range of projects—from web design and maintenance to spam mitigation, CRM integrations, API connections, and hosting. Their team brings the right mix of technical skill and strategic thinking to every project.They’re organized, responsive, thoughtful, and incredibly easy to work with!
Show moreHalle Dunn's Review Sourced from Google
Stream9 has been an OUTSTANDING partner for the redesign of our medical device company's mobile app and 2 corporate websites. They are always exceptionally quick to respond, full of knowledge, and think outside of the box.I'm grateful for the entire agency - and especially our go-to contacts: Meredith, Ryan, Gabriel, and Christian!This morning alone, I had a website emergency for them to put out, they responded and resolved it within 10 minutes. True client service!Can't recommend them enough.
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No Smoke, No Mirrors, Just Results.
Aztek is a Cleveland-based digital marketing and web development agency founded in 1999. With a team of under 50 experienced professionals, Aztek delivers transparent, data-backed solutions including web design and development, SEO, PPC, content strategy, email, social campaigns, and hosting to help [... view Aztek profile ]- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Justin Falkenstein's Review Sourced from Google
Partnering with Aztek to redesign and host the ITI website was one of the best decisions we’ve made. From the initial concept discussions through to the final launch, the entire process was seamless and exceptionally well-managed. Kevin and the entire Aztek team were collaborative, responsive, and clearly dedicated to delivering a high-quality result.Since launching the new website, we’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback from both internal stakeholders and external audiences. The updated content and modernized layout have significantly enhanced the user experience. More importantly, we’ve seen a measurable impact on our business outcomes, including a 25% increase in lead generation from organic web searches, thanks to the improved SEO capabilities built into the new site.Aztek delivered not only a great-looking website but also a strategic platform that’s helping drive our growth. We highly recommend their web design and hosting services to any organization looking to elevate their online presence!
Show moreCuyahoga Arts & Culture's Review Sourced from Google
We have worked with Aztek for more than a decade and always appreciate their team's responsiveness, openness to new ideas, and ability to help us tell our story in the digital space. Our new website is fresh and inviting, and Aztek's design ensures we can reach our various audiences with ease and clarity.
Show moreGreg Marston's Review Sourced from Google
The folks at Aztek took time to understand our business processes before starting to design anything - even a simple redesign of a non-public-facing application. They asked questions to understand what a user would want to see, where they would expect to see it, and most importantly WHY. Through an iterative process, we arrived at an intuitive design that pops. An when we had any issues with implementation, including roll-out issues with small details, they were responsive and very helpful ironing out minuscule details well after checks had been cashed. We've used Aztek before and will again without question.
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Building Brands With Bite
At PINK DOG DIGITAL we provide effective digital solutions for your business. Whether it is a website, search engine optimization, content creation, social media management, digital advertising or photography/videography, Pink Dog has a strategy custom-tailored to meet your needs. We create an online [... view Pink Dog Digital profile ]- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
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Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profileAmerican Retirement Plan Services, LLC Guidon Law Life Beyond Corporate
Building Relationships Based on Trust
Aperture Digital knows having a trusted partner is essential to success in the ever-evolving digital world. That's why our team values creating meaningful relationships with clients by providing affordable website design and marketing services tailored specifically for local businesses. [... view Aperture Digital profile ]- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profileHealthcare Industry Small Business Industry Legal Industry
Think Smart. Act Bold.
Insivia empowers businesses to reach their goals and exceed expectations by providing innovative growth strategies, profound insights and efficient execution. Our dynamic approach helps clients break through barriers to success on a global scale. [... view Insivia profile ]- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Owen M.'s Review Sourced from Google
Can’t think of a consultancy with a group of people that is more dedicated to the growth of their clients than Insivia. The entire team is talented, passionate, and a pleasure to work with and for. Can’t recommend them enough!
Show moreJosh Russell's Review Sourced from Google
Dealing with Insivia has been an absolute pleasure. They have shown great professionalism and expertise in their work. It has been a great experience working with them, and they have exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend their services to anyone in need of marketing services. Their team has been responsive, collaborative and innovative in their approach. I appreciate the hard work and dedication towards our project. It is truly been a positive experience.
Show moreMick Polo's Review Sourced from Google
We have worked with Insivia for years to originally modernize then maintain our website. They have grown into our full-time marketing partner by not only optimizing our site but creating custom content and promotional programs that deliver our message to our target audience. Andy and his team have taken the time to learn about our business to develop solutions to our specific needs.Thank you and congratulations on 20 years! Wishing you much continued success!
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Designing Brands That Stand Out Boldly
Contempo Design + Communications is a distinguished design agency that has been making a difference since 1996. With a focus on unique and contemporary design, we offer a range of services, including branding, environmental graphic design, interior architecture, marketing collateral and website design and [... view Contempo Design + Communications profile ]- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsContempo Design + Communications Services
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Benjamin Combs's Review Sourced from Google
Renee is a nasty and mean person and she seems to be hyped up on Red Bulls or something. I gave up on getting service from them. Drove me crazy.
Show moreNicole J's Review Sourced from Google
I made the horrible mistake of going through this company for graphic designs, and photo books. The photo books look as if they were printed by Walmart. I go through Walmart for almost all my printing of pictures for photo books and they look the exact same as Walmart has done them. My graphic deigns were done horribly and no refund was given when asked. WILL NEVER BE GOING THROUGH THIS COMPANY AGAIN, Nor will I recommend to anyone.
Show more(inactive)Larry Gawthrop's Review Sourced from Google
We have partnered with Contempo Design for over 5 years and continue to receive great service and quality work. We rely on their expertise to help make our annual publication a success and they keep delivering...
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Masters at Asynchronous Communication
Welcome to UX Cabin! Let's figure it out together! Founded and lead by Seth Coelen back in 2016. We are a team of the researchers, designers, animators, project managers, developers from all around the world. [... view UX Cabin profile ]- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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Breathing Life Into Digital
We want to increase opportunities for small businesses to provide their best products and services to more of their community. [... view Web Pulse Media profile ]- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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