Best web design agencies in Vermont

Vermont's web design agencies cluster around Burlington and Winooski, with a smaller group in Montpelier serving the capital region's nonprofits, state-adjacent organizations and small businesses. For an ecommerce brand selling Vermont-made products, BootstrapVT works across Shopify, BigCommerce and WordPress; for an accessible, custom WordPress site for a nonprofit or national brand, Stride Creative Group is a strong choice; and for custom web applications and software, Vermont Design Works and Bluehouse Group both go beyond brochure sites. The Montpelier studios on the list suit smaller budgets and mission-driven groups.

How we put this list together

We used directories and search to find candidates, then checked each agency against its own website. We confirmed the site is live, web design or development is a real service, and the agency states a Vermont location. This is not a paid ranking. The agencies are not ranked against each other, and we have no business relationship with any of them. Vermont is a small market, so we listed the seven we could verify rather than padding the list.

Vermont web design agencies at a glance

The agencies

Hark (Burlington)

Hark has an office on Maple Street in Burlington's South End, plus a second office in Denver. Its work spans identity, web and print design, development and digital marketing, including SEO and inbound marketing. It also offers a logo-only package for businesses that just need a mark. Its portfolio includes Vermont institutions such as a state student assistance agency and a symphony orchestra, which suggests comfort with public-facing organizations and arts groups. Hark does not list build platforms on its locations page, so ask what it recommends. A good fit for organizations that want branding and the website designed together.

Website: hark.bz

Bluehouse Group (Burlington)

Bluehouse Group is on South Winooski Avenue in downtown Burlington and says it has been building for the web since its early days. It offers web design, development and hosting, custom websites and web applications, a collaborative discovery phase at the start of each project, and support after launch. WordPress is a named team specialty. Its portfolio includes public-sector and media projects as well as custom software. Bluehouse is worth a call when your project goes beyond pages and posts, such as a member portal, a data-heavy public site or a custom tool your staff will use every day.

Website: bluehouse.group

BootstrapVT (Burlington)

BootstrapVT is based on Lakeside Avenue in Burlington and works as a digital marketing agency with a strong web and ecommerce practice. It builds on Shopify, WordPress, Squarespace, HubSpot, BigCommerce and Webflow, and also does custom builds. Alongside web development it offers digital strategy, paid ads, email, content marketing, SEO, social media and omnichannel marketing. Its portfolio includes Vermont orchards and furniture makers. BootstrapVT suits product brands that sell online, especially those that want the store and the marketing that feeds it managed together.

Website: bootstrapvt.com

Stride Creative Group (Burlington)

Stride Creative Group has its office on Saint Paul Street in downtown Burlington. Its web practice covers discovery, content planning and wireframing, UX-focused design, accessible design aligned with ADA and WCAG guidelines, custom WordPress development, CRM and ecommerce integration (including WooCommerce), SEO, hosting, maintenance and WordPress training. It also helps with web copy and photo shoots, which smaller organizations often struggle to produce. Stride works with nonprofits and national brands. It is a good match for any organization where accessibility and a well-organized content plan matter as much as the visual design.

Website: stridecreative.com

Vermont Design Works (Winooski)

Vermont Design Works lists its office on West Canal Street in Winooski, next to Burlington, and says it was founded in 1999. It describes itself as a software consulting and web development firm. Its services include custom web applications, data visualization, API integrations, custom maps and calendars, mobile apps, back-end systems, cloud infrastructure and business automation. Its case work includes an energy data dashboard for a statewide climate group. Choose Vermont Design Works when the website needs real software behind it. For a simple brochure site, a smaller studio will be a better fit.

Website: vtdesignworks.com

Dadra Design (Montpelier)

Dadra Design is a Montpelier web design company on Court Street. It offers custom design and WordPress development, custom content management, online donation systems, ecommerce, SEO, copywriting and editing, branding, logo and graphic design, and photography and video. It focuses on nonprofits, small businesses and institutions, and its portfolio includes conservation and agricultural groups. Dadra is led by its founder, who pulls in trusted collaborators as each project needs them, so expect a small, personal team. A sensible pick for a Vermont nonprofit that needs donations and content handled well on a modest budget.

Website: dadradesign.com

Green Mountain Websites and Designs (Montpelier)

Green Mountain Websites says it started in Montpelier in the mid-1990s, which makes it one of the longer-running small web shops in the state. It builds websites and redesigns in WordPress, offers ongoing WordPress care and support, and provides commercial and residential photography. Its clients are small businesses, nonprofits and individual creatives. It does not list a street address on its about page, so confirm how meetings work. A practical option for a small Vermont business that wants a straightforward WordPress site and someone local to call when something needs updating.

Website: greenmountainwebsites.com

How to choose a web design agency in Vermont

Start with the job the site has to do. An inn or ski-area business needs fast mobile pages and a booking path that holds up during peak foliage and ski weekends. A specialty food or craft brand needs a reliable online store and shipping rules. A nonprofit needs donations, events and accessible content. Our guide on how to choose a website platform is a good starting point before you talk to agencies.

Questions to ask every agency:

• Who owns the website, the hosting account and the domain?
• Which platform do you recommend for us, and why?
• Who maintains the site after launch, and what does that cost?
• How do you protect search rankings during a redesign? (See how to redesign a website without losing SEO.)
• What exactly is included in the quote?

The Vermont angle: many Vermont businesses run on small teams, sometimes one person handling marketing part-time. Ask each agency how easy the finished site will be to update, whether training is included, and what happens when the person who built it is on vacation. A small local studio can be a great fit, but make sure there is a backup plan.

What a website costs

Vermont pricing follows scope, not geography. Small-business sites from independent studios commonly start in the low thousands, while custom builds with ecommerce, donation systems, integrations or custom software run into five or six figures. Ongoing hosting and care plans add a monthly cost that is worth comparing alongside the build price.

For a fuller picture, read how much does a business website cost, or estimate your own range with our website cost calculator.

The short version

Vermont's agencies are concentrated in the Burlington area, with a few long-standing studios in Montpelier, and between them they cover everything from simple WordPress sites to custom software. Match the agency to your project, ask the questions above, and compare itemized quotes. For other states, see the full list of states.

Comfortable working with a studio outside Vermont? Tell us about your project and we'll suggest a platform and a fixed quote.