The Best Small Business Web Developers

9 Companies - Rankings updated: April 01, 2026

Each agency undergoes DesignRush evaluation for professional expertise and genuine client satisfaction to assist your search. Some featured placements are paid.

United States × Ohio × Akron ×
  • Helping You Grow Your Business Online

    OuterBox specializes in SEO, paid media, website design & development, conversion rate optimization, email marketing, and web analytics with a house team of 250+ U.S.-based digital marketing experts. They boost clients' online presence with a "one-size-fits-one" approach to eCommerce marketing.  [... see all OuterBox reviews ]
    Location
    Akron, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    19 Projects Listed

    OuterBox Services

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
    • CRO
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Email Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • UI/UX Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    Clients and Projects

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    • A&C Plastics Launches a New Website and Highly Successful SEO/SEM Campaign
      Website Development Project for eCommerce Company A&C Plastics Launches a New Website and Highly Successful SEO/SEM Campaign
    • Insight2Profit - Strategic pricing solutions
      Web Design Project for Finance Company Insight2Profit - Strategic pricing solutions
    • Premier color masterbatch and compound manufacturer
      Web Design Project for Manufacturing Company Premier color masterbatch and compound manufacturer
    • The online custom awards leader
      Web Design Project for eCommerce Company The online custom awards leader
    • A custom B2B online ordering system
      B2B Website Design Project for Transportation & Logistics Company A custom B2B online ordering system
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    OuterBox Reviews & Testimonials

    • Nick Kukta
      Nick Kukta VP at Great Western Reserve Fundraising
      5.0
      SEO Review from Nick Kukta

      I've been a SEO and Ads customer for several years now. Wonderful to work with and very responsive. Lead Gen is off the charts. Cheers to 4 years of working together and too many more in the future!

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    • Jared Rosen
      Jared Rosen President & Chief Executive Officer & Professional & Actor at Lethal Performance
      5.0
      SEO Review from Jared Rosen

      Outerbox has played an instrumental part in the growth of our business. They're great at what they do and deliver results. Excellent to deal with as well. I highly recommend them.

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    • William Decker
      William Decker Owner & General Manager at Lily Ann Cabinets
      5.0
      SEO Review from William Decker

      Worked with Outerbox for many years now, they were easy to work with and we had a great experience. Brandon and Justin produced fast results, and were very responsive.

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • University Hospitals
    • Lethal Performance
    • 1 EDI Source
    • ABB
    • Matco Tools
    • Tronair
    • Oneida
    • A&C Plastics
    • OE Wheels
    • Wholesale Accessory Market
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Compelling Creative in Synch With Technology

    DigitalHipster Inc. provides comprehensive digital marketing services including web design, search engine optimization, Social Media, logo design, branding, video production and TV advertising in the Cleveland-Akron-Canton Designated Market Area. We create customized dashboards for tracking all of your  [... see all DigitalHipster reviews ]
    Location
    Akron, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    DigitalHipster Services

    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    DigitalHipster Reviews & Testimonials

    • Maureen Petrasko
      Maureen Petrasko Marketing at NZ Manufacturing Inc.
      5.0
      Advertising Review from Maureen Petrasko

      We have been working with Digital Hipster for the past 5 years on a number of specific large projects as well as ongoing marketing support for website, social media, digital and print advertising projects. Their team goes above and beyond to learn about each company they work with and the industry they serve. The quick response time is a plus when dealing with any web support issues as well as meeting in meeting with tight project deadlines. It is a pleasure working with Digital Hipster.

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • Great Lakes Gastroenterology
    • NZ Manufacturing
    • Keller Williams Cleveland West
    • Johnny’s Vintage Motorcycle Co.
    • JunkAway
    • Nationwide Balloons
    • ProBake
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • We Build Websites That Sell

    Allswell Agency is a WordPress web development company specializing in WordPress websites, WordPress website maintenance, and SEO services.  [... view Allswell Agency profile ]
    Location
    Akron, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    Allswell Agency Services

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    Clients and Projects

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    • Cleveland Gutter Pros Website
      WordPress Website Design Project for Home & Garden Company Cleveland Gutter Pros Website
    • Flippin' Jerry's Website
      WordPress Website Design Project for Food and Beverage Company Flippin' Jerry's Website
    • Cooperative Dental Labs Website Updates
      Website Redesign Project for Dental Company Cooperative Dental Labs Website Updates
    • MINTZ Website Development
      eCommerce Development Project for Boutique Company MINTZ Website Development
    • Whole Plant CBD
      eCommerce Development Project Whole Plant CBD
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    • Flippin' Jerry's - Gourmet Burgers and Milkshakes
    • Cooperative Dental Labs
    • Cleveland Gutter Pros
    • MINTZ
    • Immaculate Conception Seeds
    • Meadows Road Boat Storage
    • Powerhouse Press
    • Lord Green
    • Ascension Biomedical
    • Be Useful USA
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Innovative Marketing & Technology Solutions

    COSO Media is a full-service marketing and technology agency founded in 2011. Serving small and mid-size businesses across Northeast Ohio, the agency offers web development, local business marketing, SEO, social media, hosting and IT solutions. COSO Media focuses on customized strategies that grow leads  [... view COSO Media profile ]
    Location
    Akron, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

    COSO Media Services

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Wegman Hessler
    • DeWees Real Estate Group
    • Skoda Gordon Dentistry
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Expert Web Design & Digital Marketing That Grows Your Sales

    Evolve Marketing is an agency driving growth through digital marketing, web design, graphic design, and a full suite of marketing services for the complete customer experience.  [... view Evolve Marketing Team profile ]
    Location
    Akron, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

    Evolve Marketing Team Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    Evolve Marketing Team Reviews & Testimonials

    • Christina Jendrisak
      Christina Jendrisak Review from Google
      5.0

      Christina Jendrisak's Review Sourced from Google

      The Evolve team was wonderful to work with. They listened to what we liked and disliked and offered solid recommendations and beautiful design.It was very exciting to watch our business and website come to a reality and to be part of the process.I know we will always be in good hands with the Evolve team if we need anything in the future. I highly recommend them for all your web and design needs.Christie & Mick

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    • Morgan Engineering (Morgan Engineering)
      Morgan Engineering (Morgan Engineering) Review from Google
      5.0

      Morgan Engineering (Morgan Engineering)'s Review Sourced from Google

      We love our new website! The entire Evolve team was so great to work with from the beginning stages of our website redesign to after launch. Our dedicated account manager Brie was phenomenal, she kept the communication between us and our team on track to make sure everyone was on the same page and helped get the website to launch on time. The CEO Todd showed a vested interest in our business and our needs for our website. The team proposed innovative ideas to solve for our unique requirements for the website to produce a user-friendly, advanced, and dynamic website design. Would definitely recommend!

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    • Kristen Clark
      Kristen Clark Review from Google
      5.0

      Kristen Clark's Review Sourced from Google

      The team at Evolve are extremely professional, incredibly talented and possess a tremendous attention to detail. It was amazing to see how they brought my vision to life in real-time.Working for a small nonprofit, updating and maintaining our website often times falls to the wayside due to our priorities towards the population that we serve. As a result, our website was in desperate need of an update/renovation. We were looking for a local company that would provide our website with a fresh, professional, and accessible look when we were suggested Evolve by a community partner.From the initial point of contact, working with Evolve was a great experience. Todd and his team were always responsive, resourceful, and insightful in creating ways to structure our website in order to display our services in the most effective way.Evolve has provided our organization with an accessible, user friendly website that incorporates all of the components we were so desperately wanting. With the ability to update our website ourselves, we have autonomy with what is posted and displayed on our website, which is a huge improvement for us.Evolve Marketing surpassed our expectations in every way possible with our website redesign and we couldn't be happier with the final product.

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • Sorbothane Insoles
    • Summit Metro Parks
    • Patio Enclosures
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Marketing Solutions for the Modern Business

    Edge of the Box, finds solutions to some of the most difficult marketing challenges. With a niche focus on automotive clientele, we offer services like website maintenance, email marketing, event planning, promotions, website design, and print.  [... view Edge Of The Box profile ]
    Location
    Akron, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

    Edge Of The Box Services

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Graphic Design
    • Email Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    Edge Of The Box Reviews & Testimonials

    • Peter Albano
      Peter Albano Review from Google
      5.0

      Peter Albano's Review Sourced from Google

      I wanted to set up a website for my business in hopes of gaining leads. Matt did a fantastic job of not only building my site but guiding me through the process to attract the type of customers I wanted as well as suggestions on venders for business cards. He has continued to be there to assist and answer any questions or changes I've needed over the last 2 years. I continue to get calls and jobs as a direct result of the site. Thanks for all the hard work!

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    • Chris Hart
      Chris Hart Review from Google
      5.0

      Chris Hart's Review Sourced from Google

      I contacted edge of the box marketing to help me get my electrical contracting business a web presence and a website. Matt walked me through the process and we made adjustments to get my website customized with a simple phone call or text. I'm very pleased with the results. The price was very reasonable.My business is doing much better after contacting edge of the box marketing.👍👍👍👍👍

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • AUDI
    • FORD
    • KIA
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  • Design + Build + Manage

    MachineServant is a web development shop located in the greater Cleveland/Akron area dedicated to creating quality web sites and web applications for its clients.  [... view MachineServant profile ]
    Location
    Akron, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

    MachineServant Services

    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • IT Industry
    • Finance Industry
    • Small Business Industry
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • The Most Valuable Marketing Partner You'll Ever Have.

    Full Spectrum Marketing (FSM) is a downtown Akron, Ohio-based agency providing comprehensive marketing strategy, digital advertising, AI SEO, social campaigns, branding and web design services for a diverse client base from startups to global brands.  [... view Full Spectrum Marketing profile ]
    Location
    Akron, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Full Spectrum Marketing Services

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    Full Spectrum Marketing Reviews & Testimonials

    • Nick Tortora
      Nick Tortora Review from Google
      5.0

      Nick Tortora's Review Sourced from Google

      FSM is a professional digital marketing agency with very talented people. I have collaborated with FSM on many client projects, and they ALWAYS deliver. I recommend them without reservation.

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    • Jon Miller
      Jon Miller Review from Google
      5.0

      Jon Miller's Review Sourced from Google

      There just isn't another agency out there with better value. They seek to understand the customer just as well as you. They have terrific creative talent. They're constantly reliable. They make you a better client in the way they work with you. On top of that, they don't bill like a typical agency. You understand what you're getting, and it's always on time. This is why they get all my business.

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • Summit IT Solutions
    • NMG Aerospace
    • Psych Staffing
    • Timken
    • ACE Laboratories
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • A Creative Marketing Agency With Advertising Roots

    ATA is a full-service creative marketing and advertising agency with the experience, tools and resources to bring your marketing programs to life quickly and effectively on time and on budget.  [... view Anthony Thomas Advertising profile ]
    Location
    Akron, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99

    Anthony Thomas Advertising Services

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Borla
    • COLTENE
    • Dupli.Color
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

About The Author and Expert Reviewer

Robert de Wit has a diverse background in advertising, marketing, IT, and healthcare. With a history as both a copywriter and a video game journalist, he specializes in SEO, long-form content creation, and crafting compelling copy that drives results. Currently, he writes about website and interface design at DesignRush, delivering the latest industry insights and analysis.

Former Development Director

Sergio is a technology leader with over six years of experience managing global teams and delivering projects across fintech, sportstech, and B2B platforms. At DesignRush, he drove product growth and development execution, building tools that speed up processes by 95% and cut costs by 35% while maintaining full uptime.