It’s not enough to have a website that looks good — it also needs to function correctly. That’s why web development is so important to every company, even brand-new startups.

If you’re only concerned with the design of your website and not the functionality, you won’t be as successful at attracting new users to your site.

Without a strong user experience, it’ll become difficult for your site to be found online since search engines reference user experience when generating search results.

A web developer firm can help your business improve the user experience of its site, which can lead to more traffic, online sales, and phone calls.

The trouble, however, is that finding website development companies takes time. You have to spend hours researching, reading, and calling — time that you don’t have to spare.

That’s why we did the hard work for you, compiling a list of the top web development agencies in the industry. See which companies made the cut now!

Top Web Development Firms of 2020

Your website needs to function as well as it looks, and the only way to do that is with quality web development. These 30 agencies are the best web development companies in the industry today!



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Lounge Lizard – Best of Breed Since 1998

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Lounge Lizard has 23 years of experience in website design and development, digital marketing, social media, seo, and mobile app development. Lounge Lizard Brandtenders and Marketing Mixologists have been driving leads and producing best of breed design and branding for clients across industries and around the world since 1998. Lounge Lizard has offices in NYC, Long Island, Nashville, Washington DC, and Los Angeles.

4.7
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  • "Lounge Lizard did an amazing job designing a website for us. Included all the design and functionality we requested. Frank, Cezar, Bob, Raynal, & Team did an amazing job and delivered a website that impressed our employees and coworkers. Professional from start to finish and with great attention to detail. Definitely would recommend them to a work associate."
  • "Lounge Lizard is amazing! They are way more collaborative and creative than other firms I've worked with in the past. They presented our team with BIG ad campaign ideas, as well as being critical in educating and helping our team better understand the market and what we should be doing to get the best bang for our buck regarding ads. Since we’ve been partnering with them, we’ve seen a substantial increase in more leads. Thank you Lounge Lizard!"
  • "Lounge Lizard is acting as an extension of our marketing department supporting multiple initiatives... some very complex in nature. We are extremely glad to have them on board to help us dive into these efforts without fear. Looking forward to a long partnership!"

WebDesk Solution – The eCommerce Expert

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WebDesk Solution is a collection of innovators, problem solvers, and outside-the-box thinkers who have been developing eCommerce solutions since 2011. Badged as certified partners with most trusted digital commerce platforms including BigCommerce, Shopify, Shift 4 Shop, Prestashop, CS-Cart, Volusion, and others. Analyzing client needs and developing customer-centric digital eCommerce solutions are among our main competencies.

End Point New York
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End Point

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End Point is a small agency based in New York. They pride themselves on designing and building secure, resilient software for companies that need to scale. Some of their clients include Backcountry, City Pass, and King Arthur Flour. Click the button below to visit their website, or give them a call!

Intechnic Illinois
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Intechnic

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Intechnic is a small agency based in Illinois. They're a Chicago based web design, UX and digital marketing agency that specializes in result-driven websites that deliver incredible ROI. Click the button below to visit their website, or give them a call!

4.6
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  • "I’m incredibly satisfied with their UX work. It’s been a game-changer for us in terms the quality of customers we engage and how we approach the business as a whole. The new website isn’t live yet, but we’ve implemented what Andrew taught us in landing pages and they’ve converted leads. Intechnic solved our issue and provided the tools to create our own solutions in the future."
  • "They delivered a first-class website for our company that truly stands out in our field. They were on schedule and responsive and helped our project meet its goal on time. They were especially capable in the UX arena and provided a useful perspective on both our business and our industry."
  • "We wanted to update our old site to be user friendly and implement features that would make our users excited to visit our site. Intechnic addressed all our needs and wants within that scope of work. We've received compliments from our partner agencies and the public about how much they like the new look and how easy it is to navigate."
Palantir Illinois
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Palantir

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Palantir is a small agency based in Illinois. Palantir.net is a Chicago-based web strategy, design, and development firm that creates engaging online experiences using Drupal and other open-source technologies. Click the button below to visit their website, or give them a call!

Lullabot Rhode Island
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Lullabot

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Lullabot is a medium-sized agency based in Rhode Island. Click the button below to visit their website, or give them a call! Lullabot Strategy, design, and Drupal development for large-scale publishers.

SmartSites Digital Marketing Agency 50 – 249 Paramus, NJ
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SmartSites Digital Marketing Agency

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Outsmart the competition with best-in-class digital marketing services. With over 150 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews online, SmartSites 💡 is America's #1 rated digital marketing agency. Get more traffic. Acquire more customers. Sell more stuff. SmartSites works for businesses of all sizes. SmartSites is a Google Premier Partner and Facebook Marketing Partner.

4.9
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  • "Smart sites is great. Alex was always super responsive and helpful. 5/5!"
  • "The SmartSites team (specifically Kristina) are extremely professional, responsive and friendly. Their services have been effective in reducing our cost per click/conversion in the promised timeframe. Having worked with other PPC managers previously, I speak from experience when I highly recommend SmartSites' services - just wish we found them sooner!"
  • "Very professional organization that takes the time to understand what is clients need and then works quickly and effectively to meet that spec. I highly recommend them."
Four Kitchens Texas
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Iflexion 250 - 999 Denver, CO
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Iflexion

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Iflexion is a web development company that focuses on end-to-end custom software engineering and digital transformation solutions. Since its inception in 1999, the company has become a technology partner to more than 500 customers, including Philips, PayPal, adidas, Shell, and more. Iflexion’s portfolio includes web and mobile apps, intranets, enterprise portals, BI and AI solutions.

Hashrocket Illinois
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R2integrated Maryland
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R2integrated

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R2integrated is a medium-sized agency based in Maryland. R2i is a full-service digital marketing agency that helps brands accelerate customer connections through strategy, data, media, and cloud technology. Click the button below to visit their website, or give them a call!

Qulix Systems Belarus
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Artezio Massachusetts
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Caktus Group North Carolina
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Clarity Ventures Texas
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Clarity Ventures

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Bluespark North Carolina
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Merixstudio Poland
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Merixstudio

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Merixstudio’s key expertise is the delivery of high-quality and performant web applications and cross-platform mobile apps. Based on the needs of our clients, we can support them in end-to-end product development or seamlessly extend their in-house team of engineers.

5.0
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  • "I have been working several years now with Merix on development work and they have been stupendous. Although our company is based in the UK, their professionalism, strong communication and organisation has made our working relationship seamless. I recommend them very highly."
  • "I have been working several years now with Merix on development work and they have been stupendous. Although our company is based in the UK, their professionalism, strong communication and organisation has made our working relationship seamless. I recommend them very highly."
Lead to Conversion Ohio
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Lead to Conversion

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BigDrop New York
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BigDrop

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Digital Experiences, Re-imagined. Big Drop Inc is a full-service digital agency with global capabilities across web design and development, marketing and branding. We create digital experiences that are human-centered and future proof.

Zivtech Pennsylvania
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Isovera Massachusetts
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SIMpalm Maryland
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EIGHT25MEDIA 50 – 249 San Jose, CA
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EIGHT25MEDIA

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Not All Websites Are Built Equal. We are an award winning Silicon Valley agency focused on getting real business results for companies from their digital presence.

4.1
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  • "Excellent, working with E25 was great. Thanks to their knowledge and determination our website looks great and functions really good. Recommend anyone that is looking for a new website to give them a call, they will guide you to the right direction."
  • "Great team to work with. Absolutely no problems at all. Will definitely recommend."
  • "Very responsive team. Instinctively understood our requirements."
The Software House Poland
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The Software House

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Kohactive 10 – 49 Illinois
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Kohactive Louisiana
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UPQODE 10 – 49 Nashville, TN
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UPQODE

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UPQODE is an award-winning WordPress Web Design and an SEO agency proudly serving in Nashville, Tennessee, and across the US. We focus on website design and development and SEO optimization of the websites for both small businesses and large companies in the US and Europe. We're proud that our team featured in the lists of TOP 15 Web Design companies in the world in prestigious rankings. UPQODE is a customer-focused & quality-driven web design agency.

5.0
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  • "Had an amazing new website done with Upqode. The experience was absolutely great and stress-free working with their team. I would highly recommend using them for any website work whether it be small fixes or a complete website design."
  • "UpQode is a good team to work with and take a lot of the responsibility and stress away from managing a web development project. They made sure everything was working and worked directly with our client to get the job done."
  • "The UPQODE team was a pleasure to work with. They are professional, very communicative and stick to their set deadlines. I would not only work with them again, but would also recommend them to a family or friend! My website turned out exactly the way I envisioned it would. Thanks again, UPQODE!"
SumatoSoft Belaruse
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SumatoSoft

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SumatoSoft is a software engineering company which has developed custom solutions for more than 100 companies from 20+ countries since 2012. Our team focuses on the partners’ business needs, assigns experienced in-house teams, ensures clear and transparent workflows, and uses different agile approaches for continuous value delivery.

DIGITECH Austin, TX
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DIGITECH

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We're a visual design & marketing agency with an extraordinary SEO gift and a passion for helping brands get found online. Find out why we are the #1 rated Web Design + SEO Agency in Austin.

5.0
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  • "Working with the team at Digi Tech has been nothing short of amazing! Over the years, we've collaborated with an array of different agencies and it's been a mix bag for sure. A lot of times, agencies want to have all the creative control, tell you what to do, and really minimize your creative input. But with the crew at Digi Tech it was the polar opposite. They really respected and appreciated our input and trusted us implicitly with their client and the creative direction we wanted to go with the video production. They were involved in the process to provide guidance and support to make sure we're all headed in the right direction but they were never over-bearing. It's been a fantastic experience and we're all looking forward to collaborating together and creating great content and results for our clients."
  • "Great company with incredible results. I can't recommend Darryl and his team enough. Their web design services are beyond compare."
  • "Darryl and team have been such an asset to our organization. I work with Darryl multiple times throughout the week and he shows each and every time that he sees us as a priority client. Outside of that, the work that Digitech has provided us has opened up so many doors in creating business growth opportunities because of their knowledge of our field. Most other companies I have worked with in the past require a lot of micromanagement and education to get what I needed done. Digitech doesn't. They come through every single time without having to be asked to work harder or change strategy. That what I need in a vendor"
Bright Interactive United Kingdom
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These are the 30 best web development firms in the industry. They’re all distinguished by excellent customer satisfaction ratings, and the functionality they program into their clients’ websites speaks for itself. If you have big dreams for your business’s online presence, these agencies are the ones you should call.



What does a web development agency do?

A web development company will ensure that your website is functional and easy for users so that it can rank highly in Google. Top web development companies will handle a variety of projects, from developing responsive sites to building custom apps to improving page speed.

Essentially, web development firms make your life easier.

Why hire a website developer company?

Choosing to hire a website developer company gives your business several benefits, including:

  • Save time: Partnering with a top web development firm saves you and your organization time. You don’t have to worry about finding and hiring an in-house developer or preventing in-house web development teams from becoming overwhelmed and behind on projects.
  • Meet deadlines: Internal development projects can encounter delays fast and, eventually, get paused. Working with one of the top website development companies, however, allows your business to complete development projects on time and get value from those projects, like attracting new clients.
  • Access experts: The best web development firms feature top talent. Work with one of these agencies, and you can access some of the best developers, without the high hiring costs that would come with bringing a developer of this caliber in-house. When you have top talent on your team, you can also take on more complex development projects — and knock them out.

Without the best web development behind your website, your business’s online presence simply won’t be as strong as it could. That’s why it’s worthwhile to hire a top web development firm. They can help you save time, meet deadlines, and get the expert advice you’ve always wanted.

How to find the best web development company for your business

Looking at a list of the top 30 best web development companies can be slightly overwhelming – mostly because you may wonder how you’ll ever decide on the perfect one to fit your company’s needs.

Here are a few tips when deciding what web development company is right for you:



1. Location

If you prefer meeting in person with your web developer, you’ll definitely want to consider their location in relation to your business.

If your website development firm doesn’t operate close enough to travel to you comfortably, you may want to consider a development company that’s closer.

That way, you can meet in-person, and talk about your development ideas over coffee.

If meeting in person doesn’t bother you, the location won’t be an issue.

Keep in mind that it’s not necessary to speak in-person with your web developer agency to create a great, lasting relationship, but some businesses do prefer it!


2. Budget

Budget is one of the most important things to consider when choosing the best web development company for you.

Plain and simple, you should never pick a development company that is over budget.

It’ll only burden your own business financially, and there are options out there that will fit your budget. You should start by making a list of your top 5 development companies.

Then write down how much each charge for the services you need, and order them from least to greatest.

This will give you a visual of how much you’ll be spending on any one company, and it’ll also help you to create a realistic budget for the services that you’re asking for.

You should immediately cross out any website developer companies that are too high for your budget.


3. Culture/personality

One of the most important things about choosing a web development company is making sure that your company meshes well with their representatives and their goals.

You should decide on a company only after chatting with them on the phone to decipher whether you’d make a good fit as one of their clients.

They should make it obvious that their clients come first and that your development goals are also their goals. They should also offer you peace of mind for whatever project you have in mind.

You should get off the phone feeling confident that this web developer company can accomplish your goals, and if not – they aren’t the web development company for you.

Though there are lots of other ways to determine whether a development company is right for you, these three are some of the most important.


FAQs about web development

How is web development different from web design?

Web development is a serious consideration for any company that’s taking their business online.

Web development entails lots of different ideas, especially functionality, user experience, and overall appearance.

That’s what makes it so different from web design in general — web development focuses on creating function instead of form. That’s not to say web developers can’t also design. On the contrary, developers are often also part designer. But the main point you want to hit when you’re working with a developer is the function.

What are some examples of web development projects?

Some of the most popular web developer functions have included cost calculators, interactive quizzes, and similar custom-made tools. But you can also enjoy intuitive menu designs, fast-loading pages, social media integration, conversion rate optimization, and so much more.

Developers play a role in all of that, and they can help you achieve some of your wildest dreams for your business all on your website.

Due to the scope of most web development projects, it’s important to hire a top web development company. A top-level company can help your business finish its project on schedule with zero hiccups, which will make everyone at your business happy.

Find the best web development agency for your business

Before you hire a partner web development agency, it’s in your best interest to do some homework and learn about development as a whole. It’s also smart to go into a potential partnership with a list of the goals you want to accomplish. What do you want your company to do with this new developer partner? And, more importantly, can your partner actually do it?

Then, you can sit down and consult with a potential web development firm to figure out whether you’d be a good fit together. If you’re not, that’s okay — there are lots of other options out there. And if you are, then you may have just found a website development company that can help your business grow like you’ve never seen before.

Looking for other services, along with web development?

Check out our lists below that can help you find the perfect partner agencies for your business!