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  • Chicago Web Design & Development Agency

    Windy City Web Solutions is a premier web design and development agency based in Chicago. We craft custom, high-performing websites engineered to convert visitors into loyal clients. From custom web application development to search engine optimization (SEO), we deliver clean, scalable digital experiences...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    Windy City Web Solutions Services

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • AEO
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    • FirstCall Labor Solutions
    • Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School
    • Nourishing Hope Chicago
    • Green Legacy
    • Emmas Cleaning Chicago
    • United Way of Lake County
    • Lotus Landscaping
    • Lifespeed Behavior Support
    • Midwest Canvas
    • The Filmologist
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Windy City Web Solutions Reviews & Testimonials

    • Marcus Smith
      Marcus Smith Review from Google
      5.0

      Marcus Smith's Review Sourced from Google

      Our organization, FirstCall Labor Solutions, launched a project to redevelop our website which required us to interview a number of firms to help us. Through this process, Daniel at Windy City Web Solutions stood out and a good blend of visionary and pragmatist. WCWS was able to take our brand identity, business model, and mission statement and translate that into a well thought out, user friendly website. Their process was iterative and allowed for changes right up until we went live. When the project came to a point where a creative art director was necessary, WCWS was able to refer a firm that was effective and efficient. I would recommend WCWS.

    • Morgan McDonough
      Morgan McDonough Review from Google
      5.0

      Morgan McDonough's Review Sourced from Google

      I worked with Daniel to create a new website for a nonprofit client. Daniel created a stunning website that is super accessible and straightforward for our users. His knowledge of web design and best practices, along with his creative techniques, made all the difference in developing our new site. In addition, his ongoing support and security package is super helpful for our team.

    • Audrey Brill
      Audrey Brill Review from Google
      5.0

      Audrey Brill's Review Sourced from Google

      Daniel was very communicative throughout the entire process and made everything easy to understand. He was patient and flexible when we changed our minds or requested revisions. Whenever something couldn’t be done exactly as we asked, he took the time to clearly explain why and worked with us to find the best possible solution. In the end, he helped create a website that looks great and that we’re really happy with.

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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...

    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
      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
      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
      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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Frequently Asked Questions

What services do WordPress developers provide?

A WordPress agency provides customization and website development services for the world's most popular open-source content management system (CMS) WordPress. Key services of these specialists include bespoke WordPress theme, features, and WordPress plugin development, website setup, platform migration, UI/UX implementations, performance optimization, and security implementations.  

They also conduct technical tuning pertaining to database management, API integration, site migration, and maintenance. 

How much do these specialists charge for their services?

Depending on the complexity, WordPress agencies charge from $500 to $30,000 per project. Namely, simple WordPress sites range from $500 to $5,000, while fully custom-built sites with advanced features may cost between $5,000 and $30,000.  

The prices are overall determined based on the design, functionality, SEO, and developer expertise. Each phase also entails different prices: 

  • Planning and discovery: $1,000 to $5,000 
  • Design: $3,000 to $10,000 
  • Development: $5,000 to $20,000 
  • Testing and launch: $2,000 to $5,000 

How long does it take for a WordPress development company to create a custom website?

On average, a custom WordPress website requires 6 to 12 weeks for complete development. Conversely, simple blogs with out-of-box WordPress theme, basic customization, only essential plugins, and basic content setup can be done in a week.  

In the same low complexity tier also fall basic business websites, minimalistic blogs, and simple portfolio sites built with themes and minimal customization, which can be done in 1 to 3 weeks

Brochure websites with 5-10 pages, contact forms, and basic SEO setup usually take a week or two. WordPress developers also often work on business sites with standard features like contact forms, galleries, standard features, and basic eCommerce functionality, which typically fall within the 2 to 3-week range

What is included in website maintenance?

Maintenance packages usually cover WordPress core updates, plugin updates, security backups, and sometimes content updates or technical support hours. Full-service plans extend to uptime monitoring and malware scanning to protect the site against downtime and external threats.  

Some WordPress developers also offer performance optimization and database cleanup to maintain optimal loading speeds and a pleasant user experience. 

What are the most effective website security measures that WordPress developers take?

When putting up a security setup for a new client, WordPress agencies primarily start with strengthening the core and securing the server. To further secure the parameters, they limit access and monitor the site to mitigate common risks like brute force attacks, SQL injections, and malware attacks.  

The most effective website security measures that top WordPress developers undertake include: 

  • Update management: Regularly patching WordPress core, functionalities, themes, and plugins to the latest versions 
  • Secure hosting: Using managed WordPress hosting with server-level security, such as isolated server environments (jailing) and proactive DDoS protection. 
  • SSL/HTTPS everywhere: Forcing HTTPS to encrypt data in transit. 
  • Off-site, automated backups: Implementing daily, automated backups that are stored in an independent location for prompt recovery if the server is compromised. 
  • Removing unused assets: Deleting, rather than just deactivating, unused plugins and themes to reduce the attack surface. 

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