5 Best Web Designers in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Chicago web designers rarely sell just a website anymore. Every name on this page bundles design with SEO, and 10com Web Development alone has logged 455 Google reviews, nearly four times the next closest competitor, while RedShark SEO holds a perfect 5.0 across every review they've received.

Short answer: 10com Web Development is the volume leader with 4.8 stars across 455 reviews, pairing custom design with SEO strategy from a Michigan Avenue office. For a perfect track record, RedShark SEO holds 5.0 stars across 121 reviews, praised for hands-on communication and fast results after launch.

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Chicago's top web design shops, side by side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	10com Web Development	4.8 ★	455	Full custom builds with SEO follow-through	View ›
2	RedShark SEO	5.0 ★	121	Hands-on communication	View ›
3	Comrade Digital Marketing Agency	4.8 ★	94	Data-driven marketing plus design	View ›
4	Chicago Website Design SEO Company	4.9 ★	73	SEO-first website builds	View ›
5	SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago	4.9 ★	54	Premium custom design	View ›

Who to hire for a Chicago website

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

10com Web Development

4.8455 Google reviews

10com Web Development is a Chicago website design agency on Michigan Avenue that also handles branding, SEO, and digital marketing strategy for clients ranging from ministries to e-commerce startups. Its process covers everything from logo design through content, graphics, and site architecture, with a team-based approach that pairs a designer with a developer on each project. The agency also offers ongoing SEO work after a site launches, positioning itself as a longer-term partner rather than a one-time build shop.

What people praise

Team-based approach pairs design and development staff on each project, several reviewers note
Guided clients with no prior website experience through the process patiently
Logo and brand design praised for capturing a client's exact vision
Continues into SEO strategy after launch, giving clients a next step

Worth knowing

At least one client dispute over project completion and communication timelines is visible in the public reviews, worth reading directly before deciding

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume455 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency12 days ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

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Our take: The deepest review history on this page by a wide margin, with most feedback centered on a genuinely collaborative design process, though it's worth reading the full review history given the volume.

Website +1312-321-7496 Directions

205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

RedShark SEO

5.0121 Google reviews

RedShark SEO is a Chicago digital marketing and web design agency on West Erie Street offering website design alongside SEO, e-commerce, advertising, and graphic design services. It works across industries from home services to e-commerce, with reviewers specifically calling out fast turnaround and consistent communication throughout a project. The agency also handles web hosting for clients who want design and hosting under one roof.

What people praise

Described as hands-on with quick response to questions throughout a project
Digital presence improvements freed up client time to focus on their own business, per one review
Noticeable increase in website traffic reported after launch and ongoing SEO work
Personal touch maintained regardless of project size, several clients note

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the largest agency on this page, though every review is five stars

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume121 · 93th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect rating built on a consistent theme of responsive communication, a good sign for anyone who's been burned by an agency that goes quiet after signing a contract.

Website +1773-232-1746 Directions

65 W Erie St #1901, Chicago, IL 60654

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Comrade Digital Marketing Agency

4.894 Google reviews

Comrade Digital Marketing Agency is a Michigan Avenue firm that builds websites as part of a broader digital marketing offering including PPC, SEO, and market research, with a client base leaning toward home services contractors. It runs dedicated account management for each client and reports on measurable results like traffic and lead volume alongside the design work itself. The agency has worked with some clients for over two years, layering ongoing SEO and PPC onto an initial website build.

What people praise

Website builds paired with immediate, trackable improvements in lead quality, several reviewers report
Account managers named individually and praised for responsiveness
Multi-year client relationships common, with steady improvement over time
Team is transparent and data-driven in how it reports on results, per multiple reviews

Worth knowing

A small number of lower ratings sit among the reviews, typical for a firm handling many concurrent contractor clients

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume94 · 88th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: Strong for a business owner who wants a website built as one piece of a larger, trackable marketing plan rather than a standalone design project.

Website +1312-535-9325 Directions

332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Chicago Website Design SEO Company

4.973 Google reviews

Chicago Website Design SEO Company is a Riverside Plaza firm that has operated since 2012, building websites with search visibility and, more recently, AI answer engine citation baked in from the start. Reviewers consistently name the same lead consultant, described across multiple reviews as thorough, honest, and willing to walk clients through technical SEO concepts in plain language. The agency serves individuals, e-commerce businesses, and even political campaigns.

What people praise

Lead consultant named repeatedly across reviews for clear, honest technical explanations
Measurable increases in website traffic and inquiries reported after launch
Fair evaluation given even when a client ultimately couldn't move forward on a project
Works across varied client types, from e-commerce to campaign websites

Worth knowing

Confidence on this rating is more moderate given a smaller review base than the largest firm here

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume73 · 83th

Confidenceearly

Recency8 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: A near-perfect rating with a clear throughline of technical honesty in reviews, worth a call if you want SEO strategy explained rather than just delivered as a black box.

Website +1312-448-8310 Directions

10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago

4.954 Google reviews

SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company is a Laflin Street firm offering website design, SEO, and web hosting, with a single named lead, Tommy, appearing across nearly every review as the primary point of contact. Reviewers consistently describe the pricing as higher than competitors but the end result as exceeding expectations, particularly for clients with detailed or exacting design requirements. The company works across small business rebranding projects and ongoing SEO campaigns.

What people praise

Same lead contact across projects, building consistency and accountability
Handles detailed, exacting client requests without visible frustration, per one review
Website launches have come in ahead of deadline in at least one documented case
Strong, sustained SEO results reported by clients working with the firm over a year or more

Worth knowing

Pricing runs higher than some competitors, according to multiple reviewers, though they describe it as worth it

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume54 · 78th

Confidenceearly

Recencyabout a year ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: The premium option on this page. If budget allows, the consistent single point of contact and near-perfect rating make it a strong fit for a detail-heavy rebrand.

Website +1224-600-4353 Directions

355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607

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How we rank these agencies

Rating is each agency’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers actually left a review, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence blends rating with volume so a smaller sample doesn’t outrank a much larger one on rating alone. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a website cost in Chicago? (2026)

Website design pricing in Chicago varies widely depending on scope, from a simple brochure site to a full e-commerce build with ongoing SEO, and none of the agencies on this page publish flat public rates, so a quote based on your specific project is the standard first step.

Serving all of Chicago

These agencies are based downtown along Michigan Avenue, Erie Street, Riverside Plaza, and Laflin Street, and work with clients across the wider Chicagoland area rather than limiting service to one neighborhood. If you’re searching for web designers near me in Chicago, all of them listed here take on projects citywide and beyond.

What to ask before you hire a web designer

Does the price include ongoing hosting and maintenance, or just the initial build?
How many rounds of design revisions are included before extra charges apply?
Who owns the final website files and domain once the project is complete?
Is SEO included, or is it a separate ongoing service?
What’s the typical timeline from kickoff to launch?
Can I see examples of past work in my specific industry?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these Chicago web designers?

We pulled every web design company with a real Google presence in Chicago, then ranked by live rating and how many customers actually left a review, weighting for how confident that rating is.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026 and gets refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Should I choose an agency that also does SEO, or a design-only shop?

Most Chicago web design firms on this page bundle SEO with the build, which can save you from hiring a second vendor, but make sure ongoing SEO pricing is clear before you sign.

Do any of these firms specialize in a specific industry?

Comrade Digital Marketing Agency leans heavily toward home services contractors, while others like 10com and RedShark work across a broader mix of industries.

The bottom line

10com Web Development is the safe default given its review depth and rating, but if a spotless track record matters more to you than sheer volume, RedShark SEO’s perfect 5.0 across 121 reviews is worth a call first.

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