Top WordPress Designers by City
Connect with creative WordPress designers in your area. Each designer is ranked based on portfolio quality, client feedback, and verified credentials.
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How We Rank WordPress Designers
Great design is subjective — but credibility isn’t. Our rankings combine objective verification with real client feedback to surface designers you can trust.
Portfolio Verification
We review each designer’s portfolio to confirm work authenticity. Live sites, documented projects, and verifiable client work all contribute to their trust score.
We verify:
- Portfolio project authenticity
- Design style consistency
- WordPress-specific expertise
- Active, professional body of work
Client Reviews
Real feedback from businesses who’ve worked with each designer. Our review system captures the full picture — creativity, communication, timeliness, and results.
We evaluate:
- Overall satisfaction rating
- Design quality feedback
- Communication and collaboration
- Deadline reliability
- Value for investment
Community Engagement
Active designers who respond promptly and engage with local businesses rank higher. We measure profile views, inquiry responses, and successful client connections.
What Does a WordPress Designer Do?
WordPress designers focus on the visual and user experience side of your website. Here’s what they typically deliver:
Custom Website Design
Creating unique visual designs tailored to your brand — not cookie-cutter templates. This includes layout, typography, color schemes, and imagery that reflect your business personality.
Theme Customization
Taking existing WordPress themes and tailoring them to your brand. Most businesses don’t need fully custom designs — skilled customization of premium themes often delivers better value.
Brand-Aligned Visuals
Ensuring your website matches your broader brand identity — logo placement, color consistency, font choices, and imagery that feels cohesive with your other marketing materials.
User Experience (UX) Design
Designing intuitive navigation and page layouts that guide visitors toward your goals — whether that’s contacting you, making a purchase, or signing up for a service.
Mobile-Responsive Design
Creating designs that look and function beautifully on phones, tablets, and desktops. With 60%+ of web traffic on mobile, this isn’t optional.
Landing Page Design
Designing focused pages for marketing campaigns, product launches, or lead generation. Great landing page design directly impacts conversion rates.
Website Redesigns
Refreshing outdated websites with modern design while preserving (or improving) functionality and SEO.
WordPress Designer vs Developer: What’s the Difference?
Confused about which you need? Here’s the simple breakdown:
WordPress Designer
Focus: How your site looks and feels
- Visual design and layout
- Color, typography, imagery
- User experience and navigation
- Brand consistency
- Making things beautiful and intuitive
WordPress Developer
Focus: How your site works and functions
- Coding and technical implementation
- Custom functionality and features
- Plugin development and integration
- Performance and security
- Making things work correctly
Which Do You Need?
Hire a designer if:
- You need a new look but existing functionality is fine
- Your site works but looks outdated or unprofessional
- You’re starting from scratch and need the visual foundation
- Brand appearance is your top priority
Hire a developer if:
- You need custom features or integrations
- Your site looks fine but has technical problems
- You need e-commerce, membership, or complex functionality
- Speed, security, or performance is the main concern
Hire both if:
- You’re building a new site from scratch with custom functionality
- You want a complete redesign with new features
Many professionals offer both services. On WPNearMe, you can filter by specialty or find designers who also develop.
How to Hire a WordPress Designer
1. Gather Inspiration
Before reaching out, collect examples of websites you like. Note specific elements — layouts, colors, features, vibes. This gives designers a starting point.
2. Define Your Brand
If you have brand guidelines (logo, colors, fonts), have them ready. If not, be prepared to discuss your brand personality, target audience, and competitors.
3. Set Clear Goals
What should your website accomplish? Lead generation? Sales? Information? Your goals shape the design approach.
4. Browse Local Designers
Use WPNearMe to explore verified designers in your city. Review portfolios, read client feedback, and shortlist candidates whose style matches your vision.
5. Request Portfolio Reviews
Ask candidates to walk you through relevant projects. Understanding their process and thinking reveals more than static images.
6. Discuss Process and Timeline
Professional designers have a defined process. Ask about discovery, concepts, revisions, and delivery timeline.
7. Get Everything in Writing
Scope, deliverables, revision rounds, timeline, and pricing should all be documented before work begins.
