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  • Epidemic Marketing

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    A full service SEO and Web Design Agency

    Since 2009, Epidemic Marketing has been helping businesses thrive in the digital world. As a full service SEO company and marketing agency, we specialize in crafting customized strategies to elevate your online presence. From eye-catching website design to expert search engine optimization, AIO / GEO, and...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Epidemic Marketing Services

    • SEO
    • CRO
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Advertising
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    • Team Dave Logan
    • Trees By Jake
    • The Sliding Door Co
    • Woodhouse Spas
    • Bulletproof Supply Store
    • Man K9
    • Simply Sewers
    • VR Beginners Guide
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Epidemic Marketing Reviews & Testimonials

    • Tim Cardona
      Tim Cardona Owner at Black Diamonds Mobile Detail LLC
      5.0 ★

      SEO Review from Tim Cardona

      Noah and his team have been so amazing for my automotive detailing business. I didn’t understand SEO at all but I knew I needed it to grow my business. When I first talked to Noah he wasn’t pushy on selling me anything. Just simply broke everything down for me to understand and made it work for me. He has helped my business stay competitive and on target with SEO and my website! I can’t thank Epidemic Marketing enough it has been over 2 years now I have been with them and I’m glad!!

    • Brian Hong
      Brian Hong Founder at Infintech Designs
      5.0 ★

      CRO Review from Brian Hong

      Noah is a wealth of information and someone I have the pleasure of working with. He provides extremely actionable insights with conversion rate optimization, as well as advanced SEO techniques that move the needle. We have worked on several CRO campaigns that helped turn more visitors into customers which made our dollar work harder for us and Paid Media campaigns. He’s a true pro and even better human.

    • Marty Marion
      Marty Marion CEO at Master Positioning, LLC
      5.0 ★

      SEO Review from Marty Marion

      I never leave reviews, but once in a while the work quality is so good I make exceptions. This is one of those times. Noah provided very advanced SEO work for one of my largest clients, fron scratch, finding and fixing SEO technical issues and conversion optimization issues that made a major difference for my client in both organic traffic and conversions. Traffic from search increased more than expected. Conversions to sales increased by about 20% plus an increase in AOV. Combining both an increase in traffic and an increase in conversions and an increase in AOV is nothing short of a home run. I will be channeling more of my clients' SEO and CRO to Epidemic for sure. Great people to work with, awesome results. And I teach digital marketing professionally. Marty Marion CEO Master Positioning, LLC

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    4.7 4.7 (4)
    5.0 5.0 (19)

  • Forge Digital Marketing

    D2C eCommerce Agency specializing in Consumer Goods on Shopify and Woocommerce

    We help ecommerce brands scale online. Using our proven process, we craft digital marketing strategies that scale customer acquisition, conversion and retention, allowing clients to focus on their business while we implement the right systems for success...

    Location
    Naperville, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    Forge Digital Marketing Services

    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
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    • Optimum Nutrition
    • Wild Roman
    • Wallaroo Hat Company
    • Itzy Ritzy
    • Factor 75
    • 7Tabz
    • CBD Kratom
    • Yellow CBD
    • Dope Dog
    • LIDP
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Forge Digital Marketing Reviews & Testimonials

    • Thomas Anania
      Thomas Anania Director of Ecommerce at Sunset Lake CBD
      4.7 ★

      SEO Review from Thomas Anania

      We're really impressed with Forge's work. We've collaborated with them three times now. First redesigning our Email flows, then again with Meta advertisements, and now with SEO improvements. They are easy to work with, very responsive to our questions and concerns, and are very clearly invested in our success. Would recommend.

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    4.1 4.1 (1)

  • Celtic Chicago

    Bold Ideas. Unconventional Impact.

    At Celtic, we challenge the ordinary, disrupt expectations, and craft unforgettable marketing strategies. With over 30 years of expertise in B2B industries like agriculture, chemistry, food, manufacturing, and pet, we turn bold ideas into tangible success...

    Location
    Park Ridge, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    Celtic Chicago Services

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Media Buying
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    • Central Garden & Pet
    • Central Life Sciences
    • Daubert Chemical
    • US Tsubaki
    • TH Foods
    • Chicago Advertising Federation
    • Stepan
    • Ardent Mills
    • Tyson
    • Honeyville
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    4.8 4.8 (5)

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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