Everyone is searching for your business online. It’s true! If your competitors are making more money than you, it’s probably because they are very visible in the online world (since most of your customers are online). If you are a small business in Indiana, USA here is a list of top website design companies that can help you get started.

This blog is a companion piece to the post about top web design agencies in Ohio, USA. According to the Small Business Association, Indiana has over 490,000 small businesses. Small businesses account for half the employment in the state.

Yet small businesses continue to have less online presence. As I had shared in the previous post, nearly half of the small businesses in USA did not have websites. The primary barriers to entry are worries about cost and speculation about necessity of an online presence.

Consulting a web design agency can help in addressing both these concerns. But why do you need to opt for a web design agency to set up a website when you can use existing templates out there?

There is no need really until you realize that setting up a website is not even half the battle. You have to work on website redesign and maintaining your website as per latest changes in search engine requirements.

Why do you need to worry about search engines? The simple answer is almost everyone and their uncle is searching for things online – from best restaurant to best plumber.

Outsource website design

Outsourcing website design saves money. You not only get the website but also don’t need to look for separate people to do SEO or digital marketing or social media management for you. Most web design agencies will provide comprehensive services.

And here’s a secret – the prices and quality are truly competitive. How to go about working with a web design agency? Here is another article that will help you: Working with outsourcing agencies.

Benefits of working with a web design agency

• Cost savings
• Time savings
• You can focus on business
• Leave the technology to the experts
• Enjoy the benefits of online presence without breaking a sweat

Let’s look at some web design agencies in the state of Indiana, USA who provide top-notch services and true value for money.

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Top Web Design Agencies in Indiana

When researching for the top agencies in Indiana, USA, I, well I searched online. The rationale is simple. If they are astute enough to get their business up in the top ranks of search engine results, they will surely do that for your business.

This selection was made based on the company’s website, its portfolio, and the user reviews online. These are websites that are also top of the list in organic search results.

Please note that SERP (Search Engine Results Page) rankings are not absolute and will change a bit depending on the keywords.

1. Nextfly

Services offered :

• Responsive website design, mobile design, content management systems,
• Logo design, ecommerce, content writing,
• Blog writing, SEO, Local SEO, web hosting

Expertise :

• Drupal, WordPress, eCommerce, iPhone development, mobile app development, SEO

Google SERP position :

• Page 1, position 1or 2 in organic results

Portfolio :

• Their portfolio covers a wide range of businesses. For me, one of their standouts was the mobile-friendly website for a hair salon. It showcases the hair salon’s hip and trendy vibe to the website does what it should – holds your attention.

About the company website :

• I loved the long page format of the nextfly website. Keep scrolling to find all the information you need which is really what mobile users need. And the information is arranged intuitively – shortcuts to everything followed by a glimpse into services, followed by an infographic on the design process, followed by testimonials and several other features before ending in the all important contact form. You can literally find all info you need on the home page!

Company review :

• 5/5 stars on Google reviews

2. ColorWhistle

Services offered :

• The company has been around since 2011 and offer website design, responsive web design and e-commerce website design.

Expertise :

• Responsive web sites, mobile app development
• Social media policy, social media design
• Social media marketing, SEO, local SEO

Google SERP position :

• Page 1, position 4or 5 in organic results

Portfolio :

• The portfolio is diverse.

About the website :

• It is a very colorful website with eye-popping colors but the colors don’t detract from business at hand. My impression was that the designers would be good at creating really unique looks for any business website.

Company Review :

• 4.7/5 stars on Google Reviews

3. Effect Web Agency

Services offered:

• Design and build, Attract and Convert.

Expertise:

• Responsive website design, SEO, graphic design, website maintenance and management services, customization, app development, mobile development.

Google SERP position :

• Page 1, position 2 or 3 in organic results

Portfolio :

• The portfolio has a diverse range of clients from various industries.

About the website :

• A clean website with easily accessible information. The company is located both in Indianapolis and Granger, serves customers from all over the state and country.

Company Review :

• 5/5 stars on Google reviews

4. tbhcreative

Services offered :

• Web strategy, web design, site success manager

Expertise :

• web planning, website design, mobile solutions, application development, online marketing, analytic reporting.

Google SERP position :

• Page 1, position 3 or 4 in organic result

Portfolio :

• The  website portfolio showcases the diversity of their service offerings from website redesign to site success manager to lead generation. The client list is equally diverse from education to healthcare to technology to nonprofits.

About the website :

• It is a clean website with emphasis on detailing their services and portfolio. Nothing distracts from the purpose of the website. They also have team photos up there so it creates a nice bond with the site visitor.

Company review :

• 4.9/5 stars on Google reviews, 4.4/5 on Facebook

5. Roundpeg

Services offered :

• strategy, web design, graphic design, content development

Expertise :

• website design strategy, online marketing, WordPress, logo design, content marketing strategy, content development.

Google SERP position :

• Page 1, position 4 or 5 in organic results

Portfolio :

• The portfolio includes a wide range of deliveries including web design, content marketing, and graphic design. Clients include daycare center for dogs, plumbers, sellers of beans. Eclectic at the very least.

About the website :

• The portfolio section in this website is superbly detailed. Each featured story tells you what the customer wanted and how roundpeg went about achieving it. There are no generalizations and they publish the results of the changes that they did. Makes it very easy for a visitor to decide next steps.

Company Review :

• 4.6/5 stars on Facebook

6. Box Crush

Services offered :

• Web services, digital marketing

Expertise :

• Web design, website development, ecommerce web design, Siteinfinity managed hosting, HIPAA compliance, retainer services, search marketing, SEO, keyword research, SEO copywriting, analytics and reporting, digital marketing. Also specialize in local SEO and web development.

Google SERP position :

• Page 1, position 4 or 5 in organic results

Portfolio :

• The portfolio showcases work done for clients ranging from big companies to small businesses like flower nurseries, from regional hospitals to family health centers.

About the website :

• Yet this website contains long form home page, team members photos and a nice touch with the way the recent projects are highlighted on the home page. They even have a client guide that they will mail you.

Company Review :

• 5/5 stars on Facebook

7. Nitara Marketing

Location :

• Kokomo, Indiana

Services offered :

• Web design, virtual admin assistance, web development, graphic design, powerpoint design, content writing, SEO, social media management, market research

Expertise :

• Responsive web sites, online marketing, analytics, WordPress, PHP, social media marketing, Keyword research, location targeting, content development, content marketing, graphic design

Google SERP position :

• Page 1, position 7 or 8in organic results

Portfolio :

• The client list is diverse, ranging from small businesses, to healthcare providers to financial and legal consultants.

About the website :

• It’s clean website and the company provides comprehensive web design and marketing services.

Company Review :

• 5/5 stars on Google Reviews and 5/5 on yp.com

8. The Web Guys

Location :

• Carmel, IN

Services offered :

• Web design, software development, digital marketing

Expertise :

• Research, custom design, development, WordPress, internet marketing, SEM, adwords/PPC, email marketing, client consulting, demand marketing, content strategy, brand management, conversion rates, analytics, social media, UX, database development.

Google SERP position :

• Page 1, position 2 or 3 in organic results

Portfolio :

• The client list includes real estate firms, small businesses and healthcare.

About the website :

• A clean, elegant website that gives you all the information you need quickly and without much searching.

Company Review :

• 5/5 stars on Google Reviews, 5/5 on Facebook, 5/5 on Customer Lobby (of 86 reviews)

9. Cada& Associates

Location :

• Carmel, IN

Services offered :

• Online marketing, print marketing, mobile marketing

Expertise :

• Responsive web design, WordPress website development, ecommerce websites, database managements, SEO, email marketing, website copywriting, website hosting, server management, website analytics, corporate branding, brochures, mailers, advertising, business cards, presentations, mobile app development

Google SERP position :

• Page 1, position 7 or 8 in organic results

Portfolio :

• The portfolio is diverse and includes work like user interface design, trade show display design, mobile app, responsive websites and online applications.

About the website :

• I found the website leaning a bit towards the traditional style by which I mean neat separation of the pages and the content and not using the long form. But from the portfolio it is clear that they can be quite out of the box as well.

10. 804 Studios

Location :

• Bloomington, IN

Services offered :

• Small business website design, custom website programming

Expertise :

• Website design, SEO, content management, analytics, hosting, third party integration, site planning/architecture, UI and User Experience design, Database management

Google SERP position :

• Page 1, position 7 or 8 in organic results

Portfolio :

• The portfolio is small but diverse.

About the website :

• This is probably the most straight forward of the website. The home page tells you what they do and how to get in touch with them. There are no superfluous tabs, just About, Portfolio and Contact. The reason I added this company to this list is that its major focus is small business website maintenance and design and the fact that this small company is on the first page of Google SERP which is a great showcase of SEO capabilities as well.

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Working with a web development company

When working with a web development agency make sure you have a long list and a detailed list of all your requirements. Don’t hesitate to ask questions and ensure that the agency is on the same page.

If you choose to outsource overseas, ask for the initial consultation. It is generally free and will give you a good idea of the company’s capabilities. Again ensure that the agency understands your business fully.

Keep a shortlist of the website development companies and visit their websites to see whether the portfolio is to your liking. If unsure, get in touch with the agencies for a free consult and move forward when fully satisfied.

Web design agency partnerships

Website design agencies like ColorWhistle in India,have formed partnerships or are looking to create partnerships with companies in Indiana and USA. Nitara Marketing (number 7 on this list) is one such partner.

Partnerships are critical in adding to the portfolio of both companies. Capabilities can be shared at no extra cost while expanding client base significantly.

Partners based in different time zones can benefit from time differences to provide quicker turn around to their business clients.

Developing a strong online presence has become critical to the small business today. A website design company can help you evaluate your requirements and get you started on your online journey.

Even if you are already online, a little bit of help in changing the way you operate online can go a long way in positively impacting your bottomline.