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

191 Companies - Rankings updated: April 02, 2026

DesignRush evaluates each agency using expert assessment and client feedback to inform your choices. Some featured agencies have paid placements.

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  • Keeping You Tech Savvy

    Keeping You Tech Savvy

    eGuide Tech Allies partners with emerging nonprofits and self-funded small businesses to ensure that the technology they are using to power their organizations is effective and efficient. We specialize in digital creative technology (websites, marketing tools, analytics) and operational technology (CRMs  [... view EGuide Tech Allies profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Have your vision. See the results.

    Have your vision. See the results.

    We help small and medium sized businesses increase their digital presence.  [... view SW Development Services profile ]
    Location
    Rockford, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Globally Recognized Digital and Engineering Solutions Partner.

    Globally Recognized Digital and Engineering Solutions Partner.

    Named Best AI Company and Software Development Company by The Netty Awards, Opinov8 is a global technology firm with development hubs across the United States, Europe, and Egypt.  [... view Opinov8 profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $42/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • AI-Powered Web Design Platform // Create a website in minutes with no code!

    AI-Powered Web Design Platform // Create a website in minutes with no code!

    Build beautiful websites quickly and effortlessly with Webviso's AI-powered website design platform – no coding skills required.  [... view Webviso profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Revolutionizing Branding.

    Revolutionizing Branding.

    We are A Brand-First Branding Agency on an odyssey of weaving visual stories that resonate and inspire through Revolutionary Branding. Harnessing the transformative power of ideas, we craft soulful and revolutionary designs that forge commercially avant-garde identities and brands.  [... view Owl Studio profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Designing Digital Success, One Creative Pixel at a Time.

    Designing Digital Success, One Creative Pixel at a Time.

    We are your partner in digital success. We got your back, from creative logo, powerful websites, branding to digital marketing solutions. We help businesses elevate their online presence and help them connect with their audience effectively.Let's create, expand, and grow together!  [... view Aqua Design Works profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Business beyond the summit

    Business beyond the summit

    TopOut Group is a full-service digital agency with a focus on performative e-commerce and revenue generating scalable advertising.  [... view TopOut Group profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Your High Expectations, Delightfully Exceeded.

    Your High Expectations, Delightfully Exceeded.

    Founded in 2014, Week of the Website works with businesses big and small to design elevated websites that defy expectations.  [... view Week Of The Website profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • A best-in-class dental branding agency

    A best-in-class dental branding agency

    Clue is an esteemed dental branding and marketing agency that focuses on website design, online marketing, patient experience, and startup branding.  [... view Clue Dental Marketing profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • We Build Digital Brands and Help Your Business Bring In New Customers

    We Build Digital Brands and Help Your Business Bring In New Customers

    New Adventure Web Design & Digital Marketing specializes in professional website development for small businesses, agencies and e-commerce retailers. Other services we provide include digital marketing, logo design, graphic design, text message marketing, and website hosting. We have a combined 30+ years of  [... view New Adventure Web Design & Digital Marketing profile ]
    Location
    Waterloo, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your business now has global specialists!

    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  [... view Tazriel profile ]
    Location
    Springfield, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $29/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Promising diverse capabilities

    Promising diverse capabilities

    Arccus is a leading digital agency delivering cutting-edge mobile apps, responsive websites, custom ERP solutions, and AI-driven automation. We partner with startups, enterprises, and governments to design and build scalable, smart technology that drives growth and digital transformation.  [... view Arccus profile ]
    Location
    Naperville, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Managing Your Online Universe So You Don't Have To

    Managing Your Online Universe So You Don't Have To

    eBizUniverse has the perfect digital marketing solutions to grow your business.  [... view EBizUniverse profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Doing IT Right!

    We are a small IT company expanding and working globally with diverse clients, from pizza restaurants to warehouses, even including government facilities. We are a one-stop shop for all your IT needs. Whether security, point-of-sale systems, or formatting your office for any technology-based needs, Hyper-IT  [... view Hyper-It Services LLC profile ]
    Location
    Willow Springs, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $148/hr
  • Your Website Should Get You New Customers

    Your Website Should Get You New Customers

    Your Web Pros sets itself apart by combining local expertise with technical precision. They understand the unique challenges of St. Louis businessesfrom competing in crowded industries to ranking in local searches. Their sites regularly score 90100 on Google Lighthouse performance tests, and their strategies  [... view Your Web Pros profile ]
    Location
    Jerseyville, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We work on a personal basis with clients to deliver a beautiful and modern website.

    We work on a personal basis with clients to deliver a beautiful and modern website.

    Our mission is to provide clients with modern design and website technologies that are both memorable and lasting. We strive to make our clients happy and still maintain relationships with ones we’ve had for over a decade.We offer many services to make your business its best. Web design, graphic design  [... view VisionsConnect profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your stories, our designs

    Your stories, our designs

    Excal Design is a Chicago based branding and digital marketing agency. Our services include Branding, Web Design, SEO, Digital marketing, Experience Design and Advisory.  [... view Excal Design profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Scale Brands.®

    We Scale Brands.®

    NEWMEDIA.COM is a full-service digital performance and strategy agency specializing in web design and development, digital marketing spanning PPC, SEO, and digital PR, AI search optimization, content ecosystems, enterprise UX/CX, and CRO.  [... view NEWMEDIA profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Partnering For Progress

    Partnering For Progress

    Uniqcli is a provider of cutting-edge technology committed to providing innovative solutions to businesses of all sizes. With an emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction, we are pleased to serve more than ten Fortune 500 companies. As industry pioneers, we are committed to remaining ahead of the curve  [... view Uniqcli profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • TOP-9 among SEO agencies in IT Rating

    TOP-9 among SEO agencies in IT Rating

    We provide comprehensive Internet marketing services: searchengine optimization (SEO), all types of contextual advertising (PPC) and targeted advertising (TARGET).  [... view WEDEX USA profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Elevate Your Visibility, Amplify Your Success!

    Elevate Your Visibility, Amplify Your Success!

    We offer high-performing and cost-effective digital marketing services for small businesses. Our clients are able to grow through a scaled-down suite of the same analytics-based marketing services their bigger competitors rely on for success.  [... view Smart PR Communications profile ]
    Location
    Naperville, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Part Three is a company dedicated to solving your marketing and advertising needs including digital advertising, SEM/PPC, SEO, website design and development, graphic design and social media. While some agencies think like artists, we think as business owners. We know the bottom line is not only making sure  [... view Part Three profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Transforms idea into the right software solution

    Transforms idea into the right software solution

    TwinCore - is a full-cycle software development company.  [... view TwinCore profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Our passion is to fuel yours

    Our passion is to fuel yours

    At Artisan Launchpad, we hear you when it comes to staying within a budget. That's why we have something to fit your smallest or largest requests. The best part? You'll still get that high-quality result you are looking for without breaking the bank.  [... view Artisan Launchpad profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Bringing Pixels To Life & Code To Action.

    Bringing Pixels To Life & Code To Action.

    We build cost-effective, user-friendly WordPress websites and WooCommerce solutions designed for small business growth. Our search engine optimization (SEO) strategies ensure your site ranks well, helping you connect with more customers.  [... view Pixel + Code Creative profile ]
    Location
    Port Byron, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

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.