WordPress website design in Chicago
WordPress Website Design for Chicago Businesses
Custom WordPress design and development for Chicago firms that want a faster site, a cleaner editor and fewer plugins. We work with you by phone and email from first call to launch.
- Custom themes
- Block editor builds
- Page builder migrations
- Care plans
Our approach
Built for the people who use it every day
A Chicago law office, a West Loop agency and a suburban manufacturer want very different websites, but they share the same complaints about the one they have: it’s slow, it’s fiddly to update and nobody remembers why there are forty plugins installed.
Our WordPress web designers fix that at the source. We design around your content, build on a lean theme and use the WordPress block editor so your team can add pages and posts without breaking anything. Looking at a broader redesign? Our Chicago web design company page covers it.
Choosing a build
Three ways to build a WordPress site
We’ll recommend one based on your budget, your team and how often the site changes.
| Heavy page builder | Block theme | Custom theme | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | Slower, with extra code on every page | Fast | Fast |
| Editing | Drag and drop, easy to break layouts | Blocks with set styles | Fields and blocks shaped to your content |
| Flexibility | High, but messy over time | Plenty for most business sites | Anything you need |
| Suits | Quick, simple sites | Most business sites | Complex sites and unusual features |
Already on a page builder? We can move your site to the block editor or a custom theme and keep your content and URLs.
Services
WordPress website design services in Chicago
Pick one or bring us the whole project.
Custom WordPress design
Page designs built around your services and proof points, with consistent styles your team can reuse when adding pages.
Custom themes
A custom WordPress theme coded for your site, so you’re not paying the speed cost of features you never use.
Page builder migrations
Moving from Elementor, WPBakery or Divi to the block editor or a custom theme, with your content and links intact.
Integrations
Forms, booking and payments connected to the systems you already use, from your CRM to your email marketing.
Care and improvements
Tested updates, backups and monthly changes through our WordPress maintenance plans.
Thinking about moving off a page builder?
Page builders are quick to start with, but they add weight to every page and can tie your layouts to one plugin. We rebuild the design in the block editor or a custom theme, move your content across and redirect anything that changes, so visitors and search engines can follow every move.
Process
What working with us looks like
Most sites take one to two weeks from start to launch, while bigger builds take longer.
Discovery
We review your current site, your analytics and what your team struggles with today.
Design
You see and approve the key page designs before development starts.
Development
We build the site, move your content and test it across devices and browsers.
Launch and training
We go live, show your team the editor and stay available for changes.
FAQ
WordPress website design in Chicago: your questions
Do I need a WordPress agency located in Chicago?
No. We work with Chicago firms by phone and email and deliver anywhere in the US. You get direct access to the people designing and building your site.
How much does WordPress website design cost?
It varies with the number of page templates, the content and any custom features. Our instant quote tool gives you an estimate, or contact us for a free quote.
Can you move our site off Elementor or WPBakery?
Yes. We rebuild the design in the block editor or a custom theme and carry over your pages, posts and media.
Will our team be able to edit the new site?
Yes. We set up reusable blocks and patterns, then show your team how to create pages that match the design.
Can you work with our marketing agency or in-house team?
Yes. We can handle development while your marketing people own the content and campaigns.
Do you build WooCommerce stores?
Yes. See our ecommerce web design services for stores on WooCommerce or Shopify.
What happens after launch?
You can run the site yourselves or hand updates, backups and small changes to us each month.
Plan your Chicago WordPress website
Share your current site and what’s frustrating about it. We’ll suggest the right build and send a clear quote. Or call (877) 542-7974.