Web Development in Chicago
Chicago's economy runs $689 billion strong — third largest in the US. From the Magnificent Mile to the Loop, businesses here need web properties that match their ambition. We build websites and web applications for Chicago companies from our Dallas HQ, same Central timezone, at 40-60% less than downtown Chicago agencies.
Why Chicago Businesses Choose Us
Chicago has always been a city that values substance over flash. The business community here expects quality work, fair pricing, and straight talk. That lines up perfectly with how we operate. Loop-area web agencies charge $200-$350/hr. We deliver the same tier of work at 40-60% less because our model combines Dallas-based project management with senior engineers in India. Same Central timezone as your office. No translation needed — we speak Midwest direct.
- Same Central timezone — no scheduling friction with our Dallas HQ
- Chicago agencies charge $200-$350/hr for senior web developers
- Home to 36 Fortune 500 companies and a massive mid-market sector
- 2-hour direct flight from Dallas means in-person meetings when needed
Web Development Services in Chicago
Chicago's mix of heavy industry, finance, and consumer brands creates distinct web development needs. Here is what we deliver.
Custom Website Development
Responsive websites built with React, Next.js, or Vue for Chicago enterprises and mid-market companies. Fast load times, clean code, and architectures that your internal team can maintain long-term.
E-Commerce Development
Online stores for Chicago retailers — from Michigan Avenue brands to wholesale distributors in the suburbs. Shopify, WooCommerce, and custom commerce platforms with inventory sync and fulfillment integration.
B2B Web Portals
Client portals, vendor management systems, and supply chain dashboards for Chicago's massive B2B sector. Manufacturing and distribution companies need web interfaces that handle complex pricing, bulk ordering, and account management.
Progressive Web Apps
Web apps with offline capability and push notifications for Chicago businesses. Field service companies, logistics operators, and restaurant chains need tools that work across the city — including the Red Line underground.
CMS & WordPress Development
WordPress, headless CMS, and custom content management for Chicago marketing teams. We build sites that non-technical staff can update daily — no calling the developer every time you need to change a headline.
Website Performance & SEO
Speed optimization, Core Web Vitals tuning, and technical SEO for Chicago businesses competing in local and national search results. We have moved manufacturing companies from page 3 to page 1 by fixing their site architecture.
Industries We Serve in Chicago
Chicago's economy is one of the most balanced in the country. Here are the verticals where our web work delivers the most value.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Product catalogs, specification sheets, RFQ forms, and distributor locators for Chicago-area manufacturers. Illinois has 12,500+ manufacturing establishments. Most of their websites were built a decade ago. We bring them into the current era.
Financial Services & Insurance
Client portals, rate calculators, and compliance-ready websites for Chicago's financial district. The CME Group, Morningstar, and hundreds of boutique firms need web properties that convey institutional credibility while generating leads.
Food, Restaurant & CPG
Online ordering platforms, brand websites, and D2C storefronts for Chicago's food industry. The city has 7,300+ restaurants and is a CPG hub with companies like Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, and Conagra. Web performance directly impacts revenue.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Patient portals, provider directories, and HIPAA-compliant websites for Chicago hospitals and health systems. Northwestern Medicine, Rush University, and hundreds of clinics across Chicagoland need web presences that patients trust.
How We Work with Chicago Teams
Same timezone, direct flights, and a work ethic that matches the Midwest. Here is how Chicago engagements run.
Discovery & Strategy
Video kickoff or in-person at your Chicago office. We cover business objectives, audience research, competitor analysis, and content requirements. You get a detailed project plan within a week.
Design & Prototyping
High-fidelity Figma prototypes for every page and device size. We iterate until you are satisfied. Chicago clients tend to value clean, professional design over gimmicks — and so do we.
Development Sprints
Two-week sprints with deployed previews. Your Dallas project lead coordinates development while our India team handles overnight coding. Same-timezone standups keep you updated without disrupting your day.
Testing & Quality Assurance
Functional testing, cross-browser checks, mobile device testing, Core Web Vitals validation, and accessibility audits. We test on real hardware with real data, not emulators.
Launch & Support
Managed deployment, SSL configuration, and 30-day post-launch monitoring. Your project contact stays assigned for ongoing maintenance, content updates, and feature additions.
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Flexible Engagement Models
Chicago-grade web work at a fraction of Loop agency pricing. Choose the model that fits your project.
Dedicated Team
A full web team working only on your project. Designers, front-end and back-end developers, and QA. Best for Chicago companies with ongoing web platform needs.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Dedicated developers working exclusively on your project
- Dallas-based PM in your Central timezone
- Scale team size with 2-week notice
- Bi-weekly demos and sprint reviews
- 40-60% savings vs Chicago Loop agencies
- Minimum 3-month engagement
Project-Based
Fixed scope, fixed price. Ideal for website builds, redesigns, or e-commerce launches. Most first-time Chicago clients choose this model.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Fixed price from detailed scope document
- Milestone payments tied to approved deliverables
- Design, development, QA, and deployment included
- Full source code ownership on completion
- 30-day post-launch warranty
- Typical timeline: 6-14 weeks
Staff Augmentation
Add our web developers to your existing Chicago team. They work your hours, join your tools, and ship code alongside your people.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Engineers integrated into your current team
- Central timezone alignment — same work hours
- No recruiting fees or HR overhead
- Start within 1-2 weeks
- Month-to-month contracts
- Front-end, back-end, and full-stack options
Web Development in Chicago Questions Answered
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
Our headquarters is in Dallas, TX — same Central timezone as Chicago. We are a 2-hour direct flight away and serve Chicago clients with video-first communication and in-person visits for major milestones. Several of our longest-running accounts are Chicago-based companies.
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