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• Solid Digital - 100 N LaSalle St #1400, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• ArtVersion® Creative Agency - 211 W Wacker Dr Ste 1130, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Windy City Web Solutions - 801 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

For a Chicago IT services company doing a full website overhaul, I’d put a short list together around firms that understand B2B, technology, UX, and the technical side of a rebuild—not just visual redesign.

Downtown firms worth contacting

• Solid Digital — 100 N LaSalle St, Loop. Particularly relevant for a B2B technology company: they focus on B2B website design/development, UX/UI, positioning, lead generation, and ongoing digital marketing.
• ArtVersion® Creative Agency — 211 W Wacker Dr, Loop. A Chicago-based design/development firm with experience spanning technology and other complex B2B organizations; combines brand, UX, content, and development. Their site says they've been operating since 1999. ArtVersion
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. — 200 W Jackson Blvd, Loop. A larger, enterprise-oriented option if your overhaul involves sophisticated integrations, security/hosting, ecommerce, or a substantial content platform.
• Operation Technology — 211 W Wacker Dr, Loop. Offers website design/development and redesigns alongside analytics, SEO, and digital marketing, which could be useful if you want the new site tied closely to lead-generation metrics.
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — 30 N Michigan Ave, downtown. More brand/marketing-oriented, with website redesign, brand strategy, visual identity, and SEO under one roof. Worth considering if the overhaul includes repositioning your company rather than simply rebuilding the site.
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency — 875 N Michigan Ave. Provides custom web design/development and digital marketing, with a focus on redesigning established businesses' sites around conversion, speed, and SEO.

One non-Loop option I'd also include

Design In Chicago is in the West Loop/Fulton Market rather than the traditional Loop. They combine branding, web development, marketing, and content production, so they're worth adding if you're open to downtown-adjacent agencies.

For your particular situation, I'd send RFPs to 4–5 firms rather than 10+. I'd make Solid Digital, ArtVersion, Americaneagle.com, and Operation Technology the initial group, then add Brand Vision if branding/messaging is a major part of the project.

One thing I'd explicitly put in the RFP: “We are an IT services company selling B2B services; this is a full strategic redesign, not simply a visual refresh.” Ask each firm to show 2–3 comparable B2B/technology projects, their proposed information architecture, CMS recommendation, SEO migration plan, technical stack, timeline, and who will actually be on your project team.

If you tell me roughly your current website size, budget (e.g. $25k / $50k / $100k+), and whether you need branding/content/SEO included, I can narrow this to a more targeted shortlist and compare their capabilities.

• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602
• Doejo - 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
• Affordable Web Design Chicago - 5141 W Altgeld St, Chicago, IL 60639
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607
• RedShark SEO - 65 W Erie St #1901, Chicago, IL 60654
• SEO Design Chicago | Digital Marketing & Web Design Agency - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
• Web Design Chicago - 800 S Clark St #2344, Chicago, IL 60605
• John Schuster - 1531 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

For a full website overhaul for a B2B IT services company, I’d put together a shortlist that emphasizes B2B positioning, UX, technical development, SEO, and the ability to handle a substantial redesign—not just brochure-site production.

Downtown Chicago firms to reach out to

• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency — 332 S Michigan Ave. They’re a digital marketing agency rather than purely a web-design shop, which could be useful if the overhaul needs to improve lead generation, SEO, messaging, and conversion alongside the design.
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company — 10 S Riverside Plaza. A more web/SEO-focused option if organic search and inbound leads are major objectives.
• 10com Web Development — 205 N Michigan Ave. Worth including if you want a firm with a strong development/web-production orientation rather than primarily a branding agency.
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — 30 N Michigan Ave. A fit to consider if the project involves repositioning the brand and redesigning the site together.
• Doejo — 444 N Wabash Ave. Particularly relevant if your overhaul could involve custom functionality, integrations, or a more technically involved website.

One I would definitely put on the RFP list

Solid Digital is especially relevant to your situation. They explicitly specialize in B2B website design and WordPress development, are located in downtown Chicago, and say they've worked with B2B SaaS and healthcare technology organizations. Their Chicago practice dates to 2007. Solid Digital

Their site also says custom brand website redesigns typically take at least two months, with pricing dependent on scope, graphics, and functionality—useful benchmarks when you're soliciting proposals. Solid Digital

soliddigital.com

How I'd structure the outreach

For an IT services company, I wouldn't ask agencies simply for a "new website." I'd give them a brief covering:

• Business: IT services / MSP / technology consulting
• Primary objective: generate more qualified sales opportunities
• Audience: decision-makers evaluating an IT provider
• Scope: strategy + information architecture + UX + visual redesign + copy/messaging + development + SEO migration
• Technical: CMS, integrations, forms/CRM, analytics, accessibility, performance
• Content: who owns rewriting service pages and case studies
• Migration: preserve existing rankings and URLs where appropriate
• Post-launch: maintenance, analytics, CRO, SEO
• Deliverables: sitemap, wireframes, designs, development, QA, launch plan, documentation

I'd send the same brief to 4–5 agencies and compare their proposals on scope, process, relevant B2B examples, team assigned, timeline, and total cost rather than just looking at portfolio aesthetics.

If you tell me roughly your current website size, budget range (e.g. $25–50k / $50–100k / $100k+), and whether you're an MSP, cybersecurity firm, cloud/IT consulting firm, etc., I can narrow this to a more targeted Chicago shortlist.

• Solid Digital - 100 N LaSalle St #1400, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Marcel Digital - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1285, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• Digital Authority Partners - 420 W Huron St Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• ArtVersion® Creative Agency - 211 W Wacker Dr Ste 1130, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• Marcel Digital - 445 W Erie St #200, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Digital Third Coast - 2540 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• SEO Design Chicago | Digital Marketing & Web Design Agency - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

For a full website overhaul for an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B positioning, complex service offerings, lead generation, UX, and technical SEO—not just firms that make attractive brochure sites.

My downtown Chicago shortlist

• Solid Digital — 100 N LaSalle St

• My first call. They specifically focus on B2B website design and development and have experience with B2B SaaS and technology companies.
• Their process covers brand/digital strategy → personas and wireframes → WordPress development → ongoing optimization. Solid Digital
• Particularly attractive if the goal is to turn the site into a serious sales/lead-generation platform, not simply modernize the look.
• Marcel Digital — 20 N Wacker Dr

• Strong option if SEO, analytics, conversion optimization, and measurable pipeline matter as much as design.
• They're a B2B-oriented agency with web development, UX, SEO, paid media and analytics under one roof, with an in-house Chicago team. Chicago Web
• I'd put them high on the list if your current site gets traffic but doesn't convert well.
• Operation Technology — 211 W Wacker Dr

• Particularly worth talking to for an IT/technology company, since they combine web design/development with SEO and digital marketing.
• Their downtown office and Chicago focus make them a straightforward local contender. Operation Technology
• Digital Authority Partners — River North

• A broader digital/product agency rather than a pure web-design shop.
• Interesting if your overhaul could involve custom functionality, integrations, portals, or a more sophisticated digital experience in addition to the marketing site. Their Chicago practice specifically discusses complete redesigns for professional-services companies. Digital Authority Partners
• ArtVersion® Creative Agency — 211 W Wacker Dr

• Good candidate if brand repositioning and visual sophistication are major parts of the overhaul.
• They handle strategy, design and development under one roof and have experience with WordPress redesigns.
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. — 200 W Jackson Blvd

• The heavyweight option. Their Chicago office handles end-to-end website/application work, including discovery, UX, development and larger-scale digital projects.
• I'd consider them if you're talking about a large site, complex integrations, enterprise CMS, or substantial internal stakeholder requirements rather than a straightforward marketing-site redesign.

If it were my RFP

I'd start with Solid Digital, Marcel Digital, and Operation Technology. They give you three useful perspectives:

1. Solid Digital: strongest apparent fit for B2B technology positioning + website experience.
2. Marcel Digital: strongest fit if organic acquisition, analytics and conversion are central.
3. Operation Technology: potentially the most natural conversation with an IT-services business.

Then I'd add Digital Authority Partners if you anticipate custom functionality, and Americaneagle.com if this is an enterprise-scale project.

One thing I'd not do is send a generic "we need a new website" RFP. For an IT services company, I'd ask each agency to specifically address service positioning, industry/solution architecture, lead qualification, case-study strategy, technical SEO migration, conversion paths, CMS ownership, and integration with your CRM/marketing stack. That will make the proposals much easier to compare.

If you tell me roughly your current website size, budget range, and whether you're looking for a rebrand as well as a redesign, I can narrow this to the 3 firms I'd actually invite to pitch and give you the specific questions I'd ask each one.

For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B positioning, lead generation, technical credibility, UX for complex services, SEO, and integrations—not just agencies that make attractive marketing sites.

Here are downtown Chicago firms I’d put on your outreach list:

Best-fit shortlist

Solid Digital

Why consider them: Probably one of the closest fits for an IT services firm. They specialize in B2B website strategy, UX, redesigns, and digital marketing—useful if your goal is turning the site into a sales tool rather than just a brochure. Their Chicago office is in the Loop.

Good fit if you need:

• New positioning/messaging
• Enterprise-style design
• Better conversion paths for managed services, cybersecurity, cloud, etc.
• A site your sales team can actually use

Americaneagle.com, Inc.

Why consider them: A larger digital partner with experience in full website rebuilds, custom development, integrations, hosting, and ongoing support. Their downtown office is at 200 W Jackson Blvd.

Good fit if you need:

• Complex functionality
• Client portals
• CRM integrations
• A larger team with project management structure

Marcel Digital

Why consider them: Strong option if the overhaul is tied to pipeline growth. They focus heavily on SEO, analytics, paid acquisition, and measurable performance alongside web work.

Good fit if you need:

• More inbound leads
• Better organic search visibility
• Analytics-driven redesign
• Marketing after launch

Digital Authority Partners

Why consider them: More of a digital transformation partner than a simple web shop. They can make sense if you want a more strategic engagement around customer experience, content, and digital products.

Good fit if you need:

• Strategy before design
• Complex customer journeys
• Differentiation in a crowded IT market

Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding

Why consider them: A fit if your current challenge is that the website doesn’t communicate your value clearly. They combine branding, web design, and marketing.

Good fit if you need:

• A refreshed brand presence
• Better storytelling
• A more premium enterprise look

Additional firms worth getting proposals from

• BuildThis — Chicago-based web development team with custom development and maintenance capabilities. Build This
• Operation Technology — Combines website work with SEO/digital marketing and lists a downtown Chicago location. Operation Technology
• click5 Interactive — A Chicago creative technology team focused on websites and applications. click5 Interactive

My suggested RFP shortlist (5 agencies)

For an IT services company, I’d probably send an RFP to:

1. Solid Digital — best overall B2B fit
2. Americaneagle.com, Inc. — best for technical complexity
3. Marcel Digital — best for growth/SEO focus
4. Digital Authority Partners — best for strategic transformation
5. Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — best for repositioning and brand refresh

When you talk to them, I’d ask specifically:

• “Show us 3 B2B technology or professional services websites you rebuilt.”
• “How do you handle migrating SEO value from our existing site?”
• “Who writes the messaging—your team or ours?”
• “What CMS do you recommend and why?”
• “What happens after launch?”

For a typical IT services company website overhaul (strategy + UX + design + development + SEO foundation), I’d expect proposals to land roughly in the $25k–$100k+ range, depending on content creation, integrations, and complexity.

• Solid Digital - 100 N LaSalle St #1400, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• ArtVersion® Creative Agency - 211 W Wacker Dr Ste 1130, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Marcel Digital - 445 W Erie St #200, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
• Windy City Web Solutions - 801 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• The Loop Marketing Inc - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B buying journeys, technical credibility, lead generation, and integrations—not just firms that make attractive brochure sites.

My shortlist

1. Solid Digital — 100 N LaSalle St

• My first call. They explicitly specialize in B2B website design and WordPress development and are based downtown. Their positioning around B2B growth, UX, lead generation, and technology makes them particularly well aligned with an IT-services company. Solid Digital
• Best for: serious B2B repositioning + complete redesign + ongoing growth
• I'd ask them to show you 2–3 comparable B2B/technology projects.
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. — 200 W Jackson Blvd

• A much larger, enterprise-oriented option. They cover strategy, UX, development, integrations, analytics, hosting/security, and ongoing support.
• Best for: large/complex sites, integrations, portals, or ambitious digital transformation
• Probably worth including if your overhaul involves CRM, client portals, complex CMS requirements, or multiple business units.
• Operation Technology — 211 W Wacker Dr

• A genuinely downtown/Loop option combining web design, development, SEO, content, and digital marketing.
• Best for: mid-market IT company that wants the website and lead generation strategy handled together.
• ArtVersion® Creative Agency — 211 W Wacker Dr

• Stronger choice if the overhaul is partly a brand transformation. They combine brand strategy, visual identity, UX and in-house web development, including corporate/enterprise sites.
• Best for: “we've outgrown our current brand and website” rather than simply “we need a new WordPress site.”
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — 30 N Michigan Ave

• Downtown agency combining branding, website redesign, SEO and digital strategy.
• Best for: a smaller/mid-sized IT services firm wanting brand + website + local/digital marketing under one roof.
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency — 875 N Michigan Ave

• Another established downtown option covering web design, development and digital marketing.
• Best for: a more marketing/conversion-oriented overhaul, particularly if SEO and lead generation are major goals.

One I'd add even though it's just outside the Loop

Marcel Digital is at 445 W Erie St in River North. They're particularly interesting for a B2B company because their work ties together web development, SEO, paid acquisition, UX and analytics rather than treating the website as an isolated project. Their site describes them as an in-house Chicago B2B digital marketing/web development partner.

How I'd narrow it down

For your particular situation, I'd send the RFP to Solid Digital, Marcel Digital, Operation Technology, and ArtVersion first.

I'd structure the RFP around more than "redesign our website." Ask each firm to address:

• Positioning/messaging for an IT-services buyer
• Information architecture and service-line restructuring
• UX and conversion strategy
• Case studies and proof/credibility
• SEO migration and technical SEO
• CMS recommendation and ownership
• CRM/marketing-automation integrations
• Analytics and lead attribution
• Accessibility and performance
• Content strategy/copywriting
• Post-launch CRO/SEO support
• 3 relevant B2B/technology references

One useful signal: Solid Digital specifically describes itself as a downtown Chicago B2B web agency and cites work ranging from B2B SaaS to healthcare technology, which makes it unusually close to your use case. Solid Digital

If you tell me roughly your current website size, budget (e.g. $25k / $50k / $100k+), and whether you want a rebrand too, I can narrow this to 3 agencies and compare them on fit, likely price tier, strengths, weaknesses, and what I'd ask each in the first meeting.

• Marcel Digital - 445 W Erie St #200, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Digital Authority Partners - 420 W Huron St Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Windy City Web Solutions - 801 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• SEO Design Chicago | Digital Marketing & Web Design Agency - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• Digital Marketers Chicago - 2835 N Sheffield Ave #209, Chicago, IL 60657, United States
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616, United States

For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B lead generation, technical credibility, UX for complex services, SEO, and integrations—not just firms that make attractive marketing sites.

Here are downtown Chicago firms I’d put on your outreach list:

Strongest fits for an IT services website overhaul

Marcel Digital

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-255-8044)

Best fit: B2B growth-focused redesign

• Chicago-based B2B digital agency with experience combining website development, SEO, analytics, and conversion strategy.
• Good match if your goal is more qualified leads, better organic search visibility, and stronger positioning against competitors.
• Ask them about: - IT services/SaaS case studies
• HubSpot/CRM integrations
• SEO migration strategy

Americaneagle.com, Inc.

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-291-5970)

Best fit: larger, complex rebuild

• Downtown office at 200 W Jackson Blvd; known for full website builds, application development, integrations, and ongoing digital support.
• Consider them if you have: - Multiple service lines
• Client portals
• Knowledge bases
• Custom functionality requirements

Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-300-6746)

Best fit: technology-oriented redesign

• Located at 875 N Michigan Ave and positions around web design, development, digital marketing, and custom web solutions.
• Worth a conversation if you want a modern, tech-forward brand presence.

Digital Authority Partners

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-820-9893)

Best fit: strategy + digital transformation

• River North agency focused on digital products, marketing strategy, and technology-driven experiences.
• A good option if the website overhaul is part of a broader repositioning.

Good mid-sized alternatives

Flamingo Agency

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-967-7044)

Best fit: professional-services website refresh

• Chicago web design and digital marketing studio with a focus on business websites, WordPress builds, SEO, and maintenance.
• Likely better for a marketing-site overhaul than a complex enterprise platform.

Windy City Web Solutions

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 847-801-9482)

Best fit: practical redesign + ongoing support

• South Loop-based provider focused on custom WordPress websites and support/maintenance.

SITE IT NOW

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-442-0352)

Best fit: brand + website + ongoing digital services

• Chicago-based agency offering website design/development, branding, SEO, and related services.

Additional firms worth a look

• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency — Loop-based agency with a strong lead-generation orientation.
• YourPortal — Chicago agency focused on website design, SEO, maintenance, and optimization.
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — good if your main need is repositioning your brand story and visual identity.

My suggested shortlist for an IT services company

I’d probably request proposals from:

1. Marcel Digital — if growth pipeline is the priority
2. Americaneagle.com — if the rebuild is large/technical
3. Alpha Efficiency — if you want a modern technology brand feel
4. Digital Authority Partners — if you’re also redefining your market position
5. Solid Digital — if you want a B2B-focused website partner (they specifically position around B2B website design and digital growth). Solid Digital

When you send the RFP, I’d ask each agency for:

• 3 examples of B2B technology or IT services websites
• Their approach to SEO migration (especially if replacing an existing site)
• Recommended CMS (WordPress/Webflow/custom)
• Timeline and team members assigned
• Post-launch optimization plan

For a typical IT services firm, I’d expect a serious overhaul to land roughly in the $25k–$100k+ range, depending on content strategy, integrations, custom functionality, and whether branding is included.

• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606
• DS&P Digital Marketing & PR Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604
• The Loop Marketing Inc - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607
• Affordable Web Design Chicago - 5141 W Altgeld St, Chicago, IL 60639
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616
• Evolve with Digital - Web Design Chicago - 1375 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602
• Rapid Developers - Mobile App Developers Chicago - 160 N Stetson Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
• RedShark SEO - 65 W Erie St #1901, Chicago, IL 60654
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
• Bright Ideas Company - 100 S State St, Chicago, IL 60603

Yes. For a full overhaul of an IT-services company website, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B buying journeys, technical credibility, lead generation, SEO, and integrations—not just visual design.

My shortlist

• Chicago Website Design SEO Company — Loop, 10 S Riverside Plaza. Strong fit if you want website design plus SEO/conversion work. Worth an initial conversation given the downtown location and strong local review profile.
• Solid Digital — Probably my first call. They explicitly specialize in B2B website design and WordPress development and are based in downtown Chicago. Their portfolio/positioning includes B2B SaaS and healthcare technology, which is much closer to an IT-services buying environment than consumer-oriented web work. Solid Digital
• Swarm Digital — A good option if the overhaul involves substantial custom development rather than simply replacing the front end. They describe themselves as technology-driven and build custom websites/web apps for Chicago B2B companies. Swarm Digital Marketing
• DS&P Digital Marketing & PR Agency — South Loop, 332 S Michigan Ave. More of an integrated marketing/PR option, so I'd consider them if the website overhaul is tied to a broader repositioning or demand-generation effort.
• The Loop Marketing Inc — 159 N Sangamon St, technically West Loop rather than the traditional Loop. Worth including if you want a smaller agency with a more hands-on feel.
• Allusive Digital — Particularly interesting for an IT company because they explicitly target B2B, professional services, healthcare and manufacturing, with an emphasis on technical SEO, performance and conversion. Allusive Digital

Who I'd contact first

I'd send the RFP to Solid Digital, Swarm Digital, Allusive Digital, and one smaller/boutique agency. That gives you a useful comparison between a more established B2B specialist, a development-heavy shop, and a potentially more hands-on firm.

For your particular project, I'd make the RFP require:

1. Positioning/messaging strategy, not just a visual redesign.
2. Information architecture built around your IT services and buyer personas.
3. Strong case-study / proof-of-results architecture.
4. Lead-generation and conversion strategy.
5. Technical SEO migration and preservation of existing rankings.
6. CRM/marketing-automation integrations.
7. Analytics, attribution and conversion tracking.
8. CMS ownership and documentation.
9. Accessibility, Core Web Vitals and security.
10. A clear post-launch optimization plan.

I'd also ask each agency to show you 2–3 B2B technology or professional-services websites they've actually redesigned, and have them explain what changed commercially—not just show you pretty screenshots.

If you tell me roughly your current site size, budget (e.g. $30–50k vs. $75–150k+), and whether you need branding/messaging changed too, I can narrow this to the 3 Chicago firms I'd actually invite to pitch.

• Solid Digital - 100 N LaSalle St #1400, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Clique Studios - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Marcel Digital - 445 W Erie St #200, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• SEO Design Chicago | Digital Marketing & Web Design Agency - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• Digital Third Coast - 2540 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Digital Authority Partners - 420 W Huron St Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Digital Marketers Chicago - 2835 N Sheffield Ave #209, Chicago, IL 60657, United States
• NEXT! Digital Ad Agency - 55 W Monroe St #2950, Chicago, IL 60603, United States
• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

For a Chicago-based IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B buyers, complex service offerings, lead generation, technical credibility, and SEO—not just firms that make visually attractive marketing sites.

Here are downtown Chicago firms I’d put on your outreach list:

Strongest fits for an IT services company

Solid Digital

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 877-899-9981)

Best fit: B2B technology / professional services website overhaul
Solid Digital specializes in B2B website design and development, with a focus on positioning, UX, WordPress development, SEO, and ongoing digital growth. They specifically market toward organizations that need their website to support sales and marketing teams rather than just serve as a brochure. Solid Digital

Why I’d consider them:

• Strong B2B orientation
• Good match for managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and consulting firms
• Likely comfortable with complex service pages and conversion funnels

Clique Studios

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-379-9329)

Best fit: a strategic redesign, not just a visual refresh
Clique Studios focuses on digital strategy, UX, engineering, and website platforms for organizations that need a scalable digital presence.

Why I’d consider them:

• Good choice if your current site needs a full rethink
• Strong UX/process emphasis
• Better fit if you want discovery workshops, content strategy, and a more premium positioning

Marcel Digital

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-255-8044)

Best fit: SEO-heavy lead generation and measurable growth
Marcel Digital combines web development with SEO, analytics, conversion optimization, and digital marketing. They’re a good candidate if your overhaul goal is generating more qualified IT service leads.

Why I’d consider them:

• Strong analytics/performance mindset
• Useful if your site traffic is decent but conversions are weak
• Good for firms selling recurring services

Also worth reaching out to

Americaneagle.com, Inc.

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-291-5970)

Best fit: larger/more complex websites
Americaneagle.com has a downtown Chicago office and handles larger-scale web builds, redesigns, and custom development projects.

Consider them if you have:

• Multiple service lines
• Client portals
• Integrations
• Enterprise-style requirements

Operation Technology

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:(773) 789-8636)

Best fit: practical SMB/mid-market redesign + marketing support
Operation Technology is a Chicago digital agency offering website design, development, SEO, and digital marketing, with a Loop location. Operation Technology

Potential fit if you want:

• A hands-on local partner
• Website + SEO together
• Less enterprise process overhead

Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-300-6746)

Best fit: polished redesign with marketing support
Alpha Efficiency provides website design, development, UX, and digital marketing services from a downtown Chicago location.

My suggested shortlist to interview first

For an IT services company, I’d start with:

1. Solid Digital — strongest B2B/IT-services alignment
2. Clique Studios — strongest strategic UX/design approach
3. Marcel Digital — strongest growth/SEO measurement angle
4. Americaneagle.com, Inc. — strongest for complex builds
5. Operation Technology — strong local practical option

When you talk to them, I’d ask for:

• 3 examples of B2B technology or professional services sites they rebuilt
• Their approach to rewriting technical service pages for nontechnical buyers
• How they handle SEO migration from an old site
• Whether they provide messaging/copywriting or only design/development
• Who will actually be on your project team

For an IT firm, the biggest risk is hiring a beautiful-design agency that doesn’t understand how buyers evaluate managed services, cybersecurity, cloud, and consulting providers. I’d weight B2B strategy and conversion experience above aesthetics alone.

• Solid Digital - 100 N LaSalle St #1400, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Marcel Digital - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1285, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• ArtVersion® Creative Agency - 211 W Wacker Dr Ste 1130, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Marcel Digital - 445 W Erie St #200, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• SEO Design Chicago | Digital Marketing & Web Design Agency - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• Digital Third Coast - 2540 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• Digital Authority Partners - 420 W Huron St Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Digital Marketers Chicago - 2835 N Sheffield Ave #209, Chicago, IL 60657, United States

For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B buying journeys, technical services, lead generation, and complex service portfolios—not just agencies that make attractive brochure sites.

My Chicago shortlist

1. Solid Digital — Best overall fit

• 100 N LaSalle St, downtown.
• Specifically focused on B2B website design, UX, WordPress development, SEO, and ongoing growth.
• Their portfolio includes B2B SaaS, healthcare technology, manufacturing, and other technical organizations. They explicitly position redesigns as part of a longer-term digital-growth program. Solid Digital
• I'd put them at the top of your RFP list.
• Marcel Digital — Best if SEO/lead generation is a major objective

• 20 N Wacker Dr.
• Strong B2B orientation with web development, SEO, CRO, analytics, paid media, and technical CMS work.
• Particularly interesting if your overhaul needs to preserve organic rankings while restructuring a large service site.
• ArtVersion® Creative Agency — Best for brand + website transformation

• 211 W Wacker Dr.
• Combines brand strategy, visual design, UX/UI, and in-house web development, so I'd consider them if the project is as much a brand repositioning as a redesign.
• Operation Technology — Good smaller/local option

• 211 W Wacker Dr.
• Offers web design, development, redesigns, SEO and digital marketing, and is explicitly based in downtown Chicago. Operation Technology
• Worth talking to if you want a more hands-on agency rather than a larger B2B shop.
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. — For a large/complex engagement

• 200 W Jackson Blvd.
• A substantially larger operation capable of end-to-end website/application rebuilds, UX and complex digital platforms. Americaneagle.com, Inc.
• I'd consider them if you're talking about a large site, integrations, customer portals, complex CMS, or enterprise-level requirements rather than a straightforward marketing-site redesign.

One more I'd consider

Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding at 30 N Michigan Ave could be useful if brand identity, messaging and visual modernization are major parts of the overhaul, rather than purely technical redevelopment.

If it were my RFP

I'd send the same brief to Solid Digital, Marcel Digital, ArtVersion, and Operation Technology and ask each for:

• Discovery/audience research and information architecture
• New positioning and messaging recommendations
• UX/wireframes → visual design → development
• Case-study and service-page strategy
• SEO migration/redirect plan
• Analytics and conversion tracking
• CMS recommendation
• Accessibility and Core Web Vitals
• Integration with your CRM/marketing stack
• Post-launch optimization and support

For an IT services firm, Solid Digital and Marcel Digital would be my first two conversations. Their B2B focus makes them considerably more relevant than a generic Chicago web-design shop. Solid Digital

If you tell me roughly your company size, current website URL, and whether you're looking at a ~$25k, $50k, or $100k+ overhaul, I can narrow this to the 3 agencies I'd actually invite to pitch and compare their likely strengths/weaknesses.

• Solid Digital - 100 N LaSalle St #1400, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Marcel Digital - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1285, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• ArtVersion® Creative Agency - 211 W Wacker Dr Ste 1130, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• NEXT! Digital Ad Agency - 55 W Monroe St #2950, Chicago, IL 60603, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Marcel Digital - 445 W Erie St #200, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• DS&P Digital Marketing & PR Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• Sixth City Marketing - 620 N La Salle Dr Ste 415, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Windy City Web Solutions - 801 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• The Loop Marketing Inc - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

If you're an IT services company looking for a serious website overhaul, I'd prioritize agencies with B2B experience, strong UX/content strategy, and enough technical depth to handle integrations—not just firms that build attractive brochure sites.

My downtown Chicago shortlist

• Solid Digital — My first call. They're at 100 N LaSalle and specifically position themselves around B2B website design/development. Their Chicago practice works with B2B SaaS and healthcare technology, and they emphasize UX, conversion, WordPress, and measurable growth. Solid Digital

Best for: A polished, strategic B2B site that needs to generate leads and support sales.

• Marcel Digital — 20 N Wacker, Loop. A strong choice if you want the redesign tightly connected to SEO, analytics, CRO, and lead generation. They describe an in-house team spanning UX, development, SEO, paid media, and analytics.

Best for: A website overhaul where organic search and measurable pipeline growth are major objectives.

• ArtVersion® Creative Agency — 211 W Wacker, Loop. They've been around since 1999 and combine brand strategy, visual design, UX, and web development under one roof.

Best for: A more substantial brand + website transformation, rather than simply replacing your existing site.

• Americaneagle.com, Inc. — 200 W Jackson, Loop. This is the heavyweight option: web design/development, digital strategy, marketing, analytics, hosting, and enterprise-level capabilities.

Best for: A large IT services firm with complex integrations, multiple audiences, sophisticated CMS requirements, or an enterprise-scale redesign.

• Operation Technology — 211 W Wacker, Loop. A more traditional Chicago digital agency offering web design, development, redesigns, SEO, content, and digital marketing.

Best for: A full-service redesign where you want one local team handling both the website and ongoing digital marketing.

• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — 30 N Michigan Ave. Combines branding, website design/development, and SEO.

Best for: A company whose current website has both a positioning/brand problem and a design problem.

If it were my shortlist

I'd send the RFP to Solid Digital, Marcel Digital, ArtVersion, and Americaneagle.com.

There's a useful spread there:

For an IT services company, Solid Digital is the one I'd interview first. Their explicit B2B positioning and downtown presence line up unusually well with what you're looking for. Solid Digital

One thing I'd insist on in the RFP: don't let agencies quote this as "website design." Ask for discovery/positioning, information architecture, messaging/copy, UX, design system, development, CMS, SEO migration, analytics, accessibility, integrations, QA, launch, and post-launch optimization as separate line items. That will make the proposals much easier to compare.

If you tell me roughly your current site size, budget ($25k/$50k/$100k+), and whether you're targeting SMBs or enterprise IT buyers, I can narrow this to the 3 firms I'd actually invite to pitch.

• Solid Digital - 100 N LaSalle St #1400, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Marcel Digital - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1285, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• Digital Authority Partners - 420 W Huron St Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• Sixth City Marketing - 620 N La Salle Dr Ste 415, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Marcel Digital - 445 W Erie St #200, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• SEO Design Chicago | Digital Marketing & Web Design Agency - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• Digital Third Coast - 2540 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601, United States

For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies with genuine B2B/technology experience rather than a generalist shop. Based on their current positioning and downtown locations, these would be my first calls:

1. Solid Digital — Loop, 100 N LaSalle St

• My top pick. They specialize in B2B website design/development and explicitly work with B2B SaaS and technology companies.
• Their process covers brand/strategy, UX, sitemap/wireframes, WordPress development, SEO, and ongoing optimization. Solid Digital
• Particularly good if your overhaul needs to become a lead-generation/sales tool, not simply a prettier website.
• Marcel Digital — Loop, 20 N Wacker Dr

• Strong option if SEO, analytics, conversion optimization, and measurable pipeline impact matter as much as design.
• They combine web development with SEO, paid media, CRO and analytics, and have particular expertise with enterprise/B2B environments and Umbraco.
• I'd put them on the shortlist if your current site gets traffic but doesn't convert enough prospects.
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. — Loop, 200 W Jackson Blvd

• The more enterprise-scale option.
• They cover strategy, UX, web/application development, digital marketing, analytics, SEO and ongoing hosting/support.
• Worth considering if you have complex integrations, multiple audiences, a large content library, portals, or ambitious technical requirements.
• Operation Technology — Loop, 211 W Wacker Dr

• A potentially good mid-market alternative for a full redesign.
• They offer custom web design/development and redesign alongside SEO, content, paid media and analytics, with an established Chicago team.
• I'd speak with them if you want a relatively hands-on agency rather than an enormous enterprise shop.
• Digital Authority Partners — River North, 420 W Huron St

• Interesting if your project goes beyond marketing pages into digital products, integrations or more sophisticated customer experiences.
• Their Chicago web-design offering specifically targets professional services/B2B and complete redesigns. Digital Authority Partners

My suggested shortlist

If I were running the RFP, I'd invite Solid Digital, Marcel Digital, and Americaneagle.com to pitch, then add Operation Technology as the smaller/local comparison.

The distinction I'd use is:

One other agency worth a look is Design In Chicago in the West Loop. They're more brand/creative-oriented, combining branding, design, development, marketing and content, so I'd consider them if the overhaul includes a substantial repositioning or brand refresh, not just a website rebuild.

For an IT services firm specifically, I'd lean Solid Digital vs. Marcel Digital. Solid looks particularly aligned with B2B technology positioning and website strategy, while Marcel is compelling if your priority is tying the new site tightly to SEO, attribution and lead generation. Solid Digital

If you tell me roughly your company size, current website platform (WordPress/Webflow/etc.), and budget range (e.g. $30–50k, $50–100k, $100k+), I can narrow this to the 3 agencies I'd actually put into an RFP and give you the questions I'd ask each one.

• Clique Studios - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Solid Digital - 100 N LaSalle St #1400, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Marcel Digital - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1285, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• ArtVersion® Creative Agency - 211 W Wacker Dr Ste 1130, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Marcel Digital - 445 W Erie St #200, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Windy City Web Solutions - 801 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

For a full website overhaul for an IT services/B2B company, I’d prioritize agencies that can handle strategy, UX, technical development, SEO migration, and complex integrations—not just visual redesign.

My Chicago shortlist

• Clique Studios — 20 N Wacker Dr.

Probably my first call for a substantial B2B overhaul. They position themselves around digital strategy, UX, engineering, and digital transformation, rather than simply redesigning pages. Good fit if you want to rethink positioning, information architecture, lead-generation journeys, and the underlying platform.

• Solid Digital — 100 N LaSalle St.

Strong candidate for a polished B2B/technology website. Their offering spans website redesign, UI, design systems, branding, and application development. Their Chicago operation also gives you a genuinely downtown option.

• Marcel Digital — 20 N Wacker Dr.

I'd put them high on the list if SEO, lead generation, analytics, and CRM/marketing integration matter as much as the design. They're particularly oriented toward B2B/enterprise work and have substantial web-development and SEO capabilities. Swarm Digital Marketing

• Americaneagle.com, Inc. — 200 W Jackson Blvd.

The enterprise-scale option. Their Chicago team covers strategy, design/development, digital marketing, analytics, SEO, hosting, and ongoing support. I'd consider them if you're talking about a large site, multiple service lines, sophisticated integrations, or a major CMS replatform.

• ArtVersion® Creative Agency — 211 W Wacker Dr.

Worth considering if brand transformation + website is the goal rather than purely a technical rebuild. They do strategy, design, development, and WordPress redesigns under one roof.

• Operation Technology — 211 W Wacker Dr.

A potentially good mid-market alternative. They're explicitly focused on web design/redesign plus SEO and digital marketing, so I'd include them if you want a more hands-on agency rather than an enterprise digital-transformation firm.

If I were issuing the RFP

I'd invite Clique Studios, Solid Digital, Marcel Digital, and Americaneagle.com to the first round.

For an IT services company, I'd make the RFP test these things specifically:

1. B2B positioning: Can they turn technical services into messaging that a CIO/CTO/CFO actually understands?
2. Information architecture: Service pages, industries, solutions, case studies, resources, and conversion paths.
3. Lead generation: Forms, qualification, scheduling, attribution, CRM integration, and marketing automation.
4. SEO migration: A complete redirect/content migration plan so the overhaul doesn't destroy existing rankings.
5. Technical integrations: CRM, ticketing/PSA, analytics, chat, client portals, APIs, etc.
6. CMS ownership: What you'll be able to edit internally after launch.
7. Accessibility/performance: WCAG, Core Web Vitals, mobile performance, security.
8. Post-launch: CRO, SEO, analytics and ongoing optimization—not just "here's your new website."

One particularly useful benchmark: don't let agencies treat this as a visual redesign. The better firms should be willing to challenge your current sitemap, service taxonomy, messaging, and conversion funnel before showing you a homepage mockup.

If you tell me roughly your company size, current website/CMS, approximate budget ($25–50k, $50–100k, $100k+), and whether you want a rebrand too, I can narrow these to the 3 best-fit downtown firms and compare them on likely strengths, project fit, and what I'd ask each during the pitch.

• Solid Digital - 100 N LaSalle St #1400, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Marcel Digital - 445 W Erie St #200, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• ArtVersion® Creative Agency - 211 W Wacker Dr Ste 1130, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Digital Third Coast - 2540 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• Digital Authority Partners - 420 W Huron St Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• SEO Design Chicago - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Digital Marketers Chicago - 2835 N Sheffield Ave #209, Chicago, IL 60657, United States
• NEXT! Digital Ad Agency - 55 W Monroe St #2950, Chicago, IL 60603, United States

For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B positioning, technical buyers, lead generation, trust-building content, and complex service offerings—not just firms that make visually attractive brochure sites.

Here are downtown Chicago firms I’d put on your outreach list:

Strong fits for an IT services website overhaul

Solid Digital

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 877-899-9981)

100 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60602
Why consider them: Probably one of the closest fits for a mature IT/B2B services company. They focus on website redesigns, UX, branding, and digital strategy, and position themselves around structured projects for organizations that need more than a simple marketing site.
Ask them about: B2B technology clients, service-page strategy, case study architecture, SEO migration.

Marcel Digital

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-255-8044)

20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
Why consider them: Good candidate if the overhaul needs to improve organic traffic, analytics, conversion paths, and measurable pipeline generation in addition to design. They have experience across SEO, CRO, analytics, and web development.
Ask them about: Turning website visitors into qualified IT service leads.

Americaneagle.com, Inc.

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-291-5970)

200 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606
Why consider them: Better fit if you need a larger-scale rebuild with integrations, CMS complexity, migrations, or ongoing support.
Ask them about: Client portals, CRM integrations, resource libraries, and enterprise CMS options.

ArtVersion® Creative Agency

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-837-7466)

211 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
Why consider them: A good choice if your current challenge is that your brand feels dated or doesn’t communicate enterprise credibility. They combine branding, UX, and web development.
Ask them about: Repositioning your messaging for CIOs, IT directors, and business decision-makers.

More design-forward / marketing-oriented options

Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-741-0303)

30 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602
Good if you want a website refresh tied closely to brand strategy, messaging, and presentation.

Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-300-6746)

875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Worth a conversation if SEO, paid acquisition, and conversion optimization are major goals alongside redesign.

10com Web Development

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-321-7496)

205 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
More development-oriented; could make sense if the project includes custom functionality rather than only a marketing-site redesign.

My suggested shortlist to interview first

For an IT services firm, I’d probably request proposals from:

1. Solid Digital — best overall B2B/technology fit
2. Marcel Digital — strongest if growth, SEO, and measurable leads matter
3. Americaneagle.com — strongest if you need enterprise-level capabilities
4. ArtVersion — strongest if brand credibility and executive-level presentation are priorities

When you send the RFP, I’d ask each agency for:

• 3 examples of B2B technology or professional services websites
• Their approach to rewriting technical services into buyer-focused messaging
• CMS recommendation (WordPress/Webflow/Drupal/custom)
• SEO migration plan (critical if your current site ranks)
• Timeline and post-launch support model
• Who will actually work on the account (senior team vs. outsourced production)

For an IT services company, the biggest mistake is hiring a “pretty website” agency that cannot translate technical expertise into business value. I’d weight strategy + messaging + conversion design at least as heavily as visual design.

My suggested shortlist to interview first

For an IT services firm, I’d probably request proposals from:

• Solid Digital - 100 N LaSalle St #1400, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• ArtVersion® Creative Agency - 211 W Wacker Dr Ste 1130, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Digital Authority Partners - 420 W Huron St Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Alpha Digital Marketing - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• SEO Design Chicago - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601, United States

Absolutely. For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B buyer journeys, technical services, lead generation, SEO, and credibility—not just firms that make attractive brochure sites.

My downtown Chicago shortlist

• Solid Digital — My first call. Their downtown office is at 100 N LaSalle, and they specifically position themselves around B2B website design, strategy, WordPress development, SEO, and ongoing growth. Their portfolio includes B2B SaaS and technology companies, making the fit particularly strong for an IT services firm. Solid Digital

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• Americaneagle.com, Inc. — Best for a larger/enterprise overhaul. Their Chicago office is at 200 W Jackson Blvd. They can handle strategy, UX, development, CMS, SEO, analytics, hosting and more, so they're worth considering if your redesign involves substantial integrations or a complex technology stack.
• ArtVersion® Creative Agency — Best if brand + website need to be overhauled together. They're at 211 W Wacker and combine branding, UX, web design/development and digital strategy. This could be particularly useful if your current site feels dated and your positioning/messaging needs work.
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency — Best if lead generation is a major objective. They're at 332 S Michigan and combine web design with SEO, paid search and broader digital marketing. I'd put them on the RFP list if the website needs to become a serious sales-generation channel rather than simply a visual refresh.
• Operation Technology — Worth a look for a performance/SEO-oriented rebuild. They're at 211 W Wacker and focus heavily on websites, SEO and lead generation. Their positioning could make sense for an IT provider where organic search and inbound leads are important.
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — Good boutique option. They're at 30 N Michigan and combine brand strategy, identity, web design/development and SEO. I'd consider them if you want a more hands-on agency rather than a large enterprise shop.

If I were sending 3 RFPs

I'd start with:

1. Solid Digital — strongest apparent B2B/technology fit.
2. ArtVersion — strongest combination of brand, UX and website transformation.
3. Americaneagle.com — strongest choice if the project is technically complex or enterprise-scale.

One caveat: "downtown" can mean Loop/River North/West Loop, so I've included firms in those areas rather than limiting this to a tiny geographic radius.

For your particular situation, I'd also make the RFP test whether they can reposition an IT services company, not merely redesign pages. Ask each agency to show you 2–3 B2B technology/service-company redesigns, explain their approach to turning technical capabilities into understandable buyer-facing messaging, and provide their plan for preserving SEO during the migration.

If you tell me roughly your company size, current website URL, and whether the goal is primarily lead generation, rebranding, recruiting, or all four, I can narrow this to the best 3–5 agencies and compare them on likely fit, strengths, weaknesses, and project size.

• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Digital Authority Partners - 420 W Huron St Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Sixth City Marketing - 620 N La Salle Dr Ste 415, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Mabbly - 640 N La Salle Dr #540, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• C E Anderson & Associates - 175 N Franklin St Unit 410, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
• Digital Third Coast - 2540 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• SEO Design Chicago - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• Pilot Digital Marketing - 4753 N Broadway Ste T110, Chicago, IL 60640, United States

For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B buying journeys, technical credibility, lead generation, and integrations—not just firms that make attractive brochure sites.

My downtown Chicago shortlist

1. Orbit Media Studios — best overall fit

• Strong B2B focus and extensive experience with strategy, UX, WordPress development, SEO, conversion optimization, and analytics.
• Their approach treats the website as a sales/growth platform rather than simply a redesign. Solid Digital
• Why I'd call them: An IT services firm needs sophisticated information architecture, service positioning, case studies, and conversion paths; Orbit is particularly well suited to that.
• Digital Authority Partners — best for strategy + growth

• Chicago-based integrated digital agency with B2B/B2C experience spanning strategy, creative, performance marketing, and analytics.
• A good choice if the overhaul is also intended to materially improve inbound lead generation rather than just modernize the design.
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. — best for a larger/complex IT company

• Their downtown Loop office handles web design, application development, digital marketing, analytics, SEO, hosting, and ongoing support.
• I'd put them on the list if you have substantial integrations, multiple business units, sophisticated CRM requirements, or an enterprise-scale website.
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency — best for redesign + demand generation

• Located on South Michigan Avenue in the Loop.
• Their offering combines website work with SEO/PPC and conversion-oriented marketing, so they're worth considering if generating qualified sales opportunities is a major objective.
• 10com Web Development — worth getting a competitive bid

• Right in the Loop at 205 N Michigan Ave.
• Focuses on custom website design/development and redesigns, with branding and marketing capabilities as well.
• Their large volume of public reviews makes them an interesting benchmark against the more strategy-heavy agencies above.

One non-downtown firm I'd seriously consider

Solid Digital is actually one of the strongest fits I found for your specific situation, even though its location isn't in the Loop. It explicitly specializes in B2B website design and WordPress development, has experience with B2B SaaS and technology companies, and offers redesign, SEO, web applications, support, and ongoing optimization. Solid Digital

For an IT services company, I'd probably invite Orbit Media, Solid Digital, and Americaneagle.com to the first round, then add Digital Authority Partners or Comrade if you want the project to include a substantial demand-gen/SEO component.

What I'd put in the RFP

Don't simply ask, "How much for a website?" Ask each agency to address:

• Repositioning your services for your ideal B2B buyer
• Information architecture for potentially complex IT services
• Case studies and proof points
• Lead-generation/conversion strategy
• SEO migration and preservation of existing rankings
• CRM/marketing-automation integrations
• Accessibility and Core Web Vitals
• CMS and post-launch ownership
• Analytics and attribution
• Ongoing optimization after launch

I'd also ask for 2–3 examples of B2B/technology websites they've personally redesigned, plus the actual results achieved—not just screenshots.

If you tell me roughly your company size, current website, budget range (e.g. $30k / $75k / $150k+), and whether you want WordPress/Webflow/custom, I can narrow this to the 3 firms I'd actually invite to pitch and give you a side-by-side comparison.

• Solid Digital - 100 N LaSalle St #1400, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• click5 Interactive LLC - 116 W Hubbard St #301, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• The Loop Marketing Inc - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
• NEXT! Digital Ad Agency - 55 W Monroe St #2950, Chicago, IL 60603, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• CGI Digital - 55 W Monroe St #2950, Chicago, IL 60603, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• SEO Design Chicago - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• DS&P Digital Marketing & PR Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• 1o8 - 231 S LaSalle St Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

If you're an IT services company looking for a full website overhaul, I'd prioritize firms with genuine B2B/technology experience rather than a generalist local web shop. Based on current Chicago listings and the firms' own positioning, these are the downtown-area agencies I'd put on the shortlist:

My top 5

1. Solid Digital — Loop

• 100 N LaSalle St
• Probably my first call for your situation. They're explicitly focused on B2B website design and WordPress development and say they've worked with B2B SaaS and healthcare technology companies. Their Chicago office is right in the Loop. Solid Digital
• Best if you want strategy + positioning + UX + development, rather than simply a prettier website.
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. — Loop

• 200 W Jackson Blvd
• A stronger candidate if your overhaul is substantial—large site, integrations, content migration, complex CMS, or enterprise requirements. Their Chicago operation covers web design, application development, digital marketing and post-launch support.
• I'd consider them for a larger/more complex IT-services site, although they may be more agency than you need.
• 10com Web Development — Michigan Avenue

• 205 N Michigan Ave
• A more boutique option for custom website design/redesign, branding and digital marketing. Their local listing indicates substantial review volume, so they're worth including as a comparison bid.
• I'd use them as the value-oriented proposal against Solid Digital.
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency — South Michigan

• 332 S Michigan Ave
• Particularly interesting if the website overhaul needs to be tightly connected to SEO, paid acquisition and lead generation, rather than treated as a standalone design project.
• Ask them to demonstrate results specifically for B2B technology/services companies, not just local businesses.
• click5 Interactive LLC — River North

• 116 W Hubbard St
• Smaller web design/software-development shop. Their work includes UX/UI, branding, WordPress redesigns and professional-services clients.
• Worth talking to if you prefer a smaller senior team and closer collaboration.

One more I'd investigate

Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding, at 30 N Michigan Ave, could be useful if the overhaul is as much a brand repositioning as a technical website rebuild. They combine branding, website development and SEO.

How I'd run the selection

I'd send the same RFP to Solid Digital, Americaneagle.com, 10com, and Comrade, then add click5 if you want a smaller-agency comparison.

For an IT-services company, I'd specifically ask each agency to show:

• 2–3 B2B technology/IT-services websites they've actually redesigned
• Their proposed information architecture for services, industries, case studies and resources
• How they'll turn technical offerings into messaging a CIO/CTO/business buyer can understand
• SEO migration plan and protection of existing rankings
• CMS recommendation and who owns the code/content after launch
• CRM/marketing-automation integrations
• Lead attribution and conversion tracking
• Accessibility, Core Web Vitals and security approach
• Fixed project fee broken into strategy → UX → design → development → migration → launch
• What ongoing support costs after launch

If I were narrowing this to three meetings, I'd start with Solid Digital, Americaneagle.com, and Comrade. Solid looks like the strongest overall fit for a B2B IT-services repositioning; Americaneagle.com is the one I'd test for a more complex/enterprise build; Comrade is the useful counterpoint if lead generation and SEO are central to the overhaul. Solid Digital

For an IT-services company, I'd specifically ask each agency to show:

• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Digital Authority Partners - 420 W Huron St Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Mabbly - 640 N La Salle Dr #540, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Rule29 - 501 Hamilton St, Geneva, IL 60134
• Concentric Design - 3130 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618, United States
• Mightybytes, Inc. - 1725 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Alpha Digital Marketing - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• SEO Design Chicago - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647, United States

Yes. For a full website overhaul for an IT services/B2B company, I’d prioritize firms that can handle strategy, information architecture, messaging, UX, development, SEO, and lead generation—not just visual design.

My Chicago shortlist

• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency — 332 S Michigan Ave, Loop

• Probably the most directly relevant downtown option for a B2B IT-services firm.
• Strong combination of web design, digital marketing, SEO and conversion work. Their positioning is particularly relevant if the new site needs to generate qualified leads rather than simply look better.
• Ask them about: B2B technology/services clients, CRM integrations, lead attribution, and how they approach complex service-line navigation.
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. — 200 W Jackson Blvd, Loop

• A much larger, enterprise-oriented choice.
• They cover strategy, design, web/application development, digital marketing, analytics, SEO and ongoing support, so they're worth considering if your overhaul involves complex integrations, multiple audiences, portals, or enterprise CMS requirements.
• Best for: a substantial rebuild where technical depth matters as much as creative.
• Orbit Media Studios — Chicago-based, but not downtown

• I'd put this one on the shortlist even though its office is in Ravenswood. It is unusually focused on websites rather than being a general advertising agency.
• Orbit says it has designed 1,000+ websites and combines research, UX, content, development, SEO and conversion optimization. Its portfolio includes B2B work and an IT-services-related case study would be especially worth requesting. Orbit Media Studios Orbit Media Studios
• Best for: a strategic B2B site redesign where positioning, content and lead generation are as important as the technology.
• Digital Authority Partners — 420 W Huron St

• Good candidate if you want the website overhaul to connect closely to digital marketing, analytics and potentially custom software/product work.
• Their offering spans website redesign, performance marketing, analytics and custom software development.
• Best for: an IT company that wants one partner capable of going beyond the marketing website.
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — 30 N Michigan Ave

• A genuinely downtown option with a stronger branding + website orientation.
• I'd consider them if the overhaul includes repositioning your company, refreshing the visual identity and rebuilding the site together.
• Best for: a brand-led transformation rather than a purely technical website rebuild.
• Mabbly — 640 N LaSalle Dr

• Another downtown-adjacent agency worth a conversation if you're looking for brand/GTM strategy + website + marketing rather than web development alone.
• Their services span positioning, digital strategy, creative, UX and website development. Mabbly
• Best for: an IT services company that also needs sharper positioning and go-to-market messaging.

If it were my RFP

I'd probably invite four firms to pitch:

1. Orbit — strongest website-specialist benchmark.
2. Comrade — strong downtown/B2B marketing alternative.
3. Americaneagle.com — enterprise/technical benchmark.
4. Digital Authority Partners — strategy + marketing + technology alternative.

That gives you four quite different approaches rather than getting four agencies that all produce essentially the same proposal.

One important point: don't evaluate them primarily on their portfolios. For an IT services company, I'd make the RFP require each agency to show how they'd restructure your services, explain technical offerings to nontechnical buyers, create industry/use-case pages, build lead funnels, preserve SEO during migration, and integrate forms/CRM/analytics.

Current Chicago agency rankings also show a fairly wide spread in project budgets—roughly $10K–$50K for many projects, with a meaningful number in the $50K–$200K+ range—so I'd establish your budget range before asking agencies for detailed proposals. Clutch Clutch

If you tell me roughly how large your IT company is, your current website URL, and your approximate redesign budget (e.g. $25–50K, $50–100K, $100K+), I can narrow this to the 3 agencies I'd actually contact and explain why each is a fit.

For an IT services company doing a full website overhaul, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B positioning, complex service offerings, lead generation, technical credibility, SEO, and content architecture—not just visual redesign. In downtown Chicago, I’d put these firms on your shortlist:

Best-fit agencies to reach out to

1. Solid Digital — Strongest B2B/IT services fit

soliddigital.com

• Downtown Chicago agency focused heavily on B2B websites, including technology-oriented companies.
• Good fit if your goal is to turn the website into a sales tool: clearer services, stronger messaging, better conversion paths, SEO, and ongoing optimization. Solid Digital
• Ask them about: - IT services website case studies
• Service-page strategy (managed services, cybersecurity, cloud, help desk, etc.)
• Lead qualification flows

2. Americaneagle.com — Best for a larger, enterprise-style rebuild

americaneagle.com

• Located in the Loop and experienced with larger-scale website design, development, migrations, marketing, hosting, and ongoing support.
• Consider them if you have: - Many service lines
• Multiple audiences (SMB, enterprise, partners)
• Integrations or custom functionality

3. Marcel Digital — Strong analytics + performance angle

marceldigital.com

• Downtown Chicago firm with capabilities across web development, SEO, analytics, CRO, and digital strategy.
• Good choice if your current problem is not only design but also: - Low inbound leads
• Poor organic traffic
• Weak conversion tracking

4. ArtVersion — Best for brand refresh + premium design

artversion.com

• Downtown creative agency focused on branding, UX, and website experiences.
• Better fit if your IT company has grown but your brand still looks like a small MSP from 2012 and you need a credibility upgrade.

5. click5 Interactive — Good technical/design balance

click5.com

• Chicago-based team working across website design, applications, UX, and development. click5 Interactive
• Worth considering if your overhaul includes: - Client portals
• Custom tools
• Integrations
• More than a marketing site

6. Operation Technology — Smaller local option with SEO focus

operationtechnology.com

• Downtown Chicago firm focused on web design, SEO, and lead generation. Operation Technology
• Could be a good fit if you want a hands-on agency rather than a larger shop.

My suggested shortlist for an IT services company

If I were sending RFPs, I’d start with:

1. Solid Digital — B2B technology positioning
2. Americaneagle.com — complex rebuild / enterprise capability
3. Marcel Digital — SEO + pipeline growth
4. ArtVersion — brand credibility and design upgrade
5. click5 Interactive — technical customization

What I’d include in your outreach brief

Ask each agency to respond to:

• Examples of managed IT, cybersecurity, SaaS, or technology company websites they’ve rebuilt
• Their recommended sitemap for an IT services firm
• How they handle: - Service pages
• Case studies
• White papers/resources
• SEO migration
• HubSpot/Salesforce/CRM integrations
• Conversion tracking
• Expected timeline and budget range
• Who will actually do the work (senior team vs outsourced production)

For a serious B2B IT services overhaul in Chicago, I’d expect a realistic budget range of roughly $25k–$100k+ depending on content strategy, branding, integrations, and CMS complexity.

• Clique Studios - 20 N Wacker Dr, Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Envisionit - 130 E Randolph St #1600, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• UX 4Sight - 111 W Jackson Blvd Unit 1700, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• The Loop Marketing Inc - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Alpha Digital Marketing - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• NEXT! Digital Ad Agency - 55 W Monroe St #2950, Chicago, IL 60603, United States
• Digital Authority Partners - 420 W Huron St Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

If you’re an IT services/B2B company looking for a full website overhaul—strategy, UX, design, development, content, SEO, and integrations—I’d prioritize firms that can handle a substantive B2B site rather than a simple brochure-site redesign.

My downtown shortlist

• Clique Studios — 20 N Wacker Dr. Probably my first call for a serious overhaul. They focus on digital strategy, UX/UI, website/platform redesigns, custom development, and ongoing optimization. Good fit if your current site is complex or you want the website to become a stronger sales/marketing platform.
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. — 200 W Jackson Blvd. Best if you're a larger IT services firm or have substantial integrations, CRM/marketing automation, analytics, ecommerce, or enterprise requirements. They're a full-service digital agency rather than primarily a design shop.
• Envisionit — 130 E Randolph St. A strong option if you want brand + website + digital marketing under one roof. Their Chicago operation handles web design/development, redesigns, integrations and ongoing support.
• UX 4Sight — 111 W Jackson Blvd. I'd consider them if the biggest problem is that your current site doesn't communicate your services clearly or convert visitors. They're particularly focused on UX/UI, information architecture, usability and conversion-oriented redesign.
• 10com Web Development — 205 N Michigan Ave. A more straightforward web-development/design option in the Loop. They advertise custom builds, redesigns, responsive development, branding and digital marketing, and have a substantial volume of reviews.
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — 30 N Michigan Ave. Worth including if the overhaul also needs a significant positioning/brand refresh. They combine brand strategy, visual identity, web design/development and SEO.

One I'd include even though it's just outside the core Loop

• The Loop Marketing Inc — 159 N Sangamon St. They're technically in the West Loop, but particularly relevant to your brief: they do website redesigns, UX, SEO and digital marketing, and have experience with professional-service businesses. Their site specifically highlights a completed website redesign for Westward360. The Loop Marketing The Loop Marketing

How I'd narrow it down

For an IT services company, my first three outreach emails would be:

1. Clique Studios — if this is a strategic, higher-budget transformation.
2. Envisionit — if you want the new site tightly connected to brand and marketing.
3. UX 4Sight — if lead generation, messaging and conversion/UX are the main problems.

I'd also get a proposal from Americaneagle.com if you're sufficiently large or have complicated technical integrations.

One important distinction: don't let agencies quote this as simply "a new website." Ask each one to separately scope discovery/positioning, information architecture, UX, copy/content, visual design, development, SEO migration, analytics/CRM integrations, accessibility, QA, and post-launch optimization. That will make the proposals much easier to compare.

If you tell me roughly your company size, current website URL, budget range, and whether you're targeting SMB, mid-market, or enterprise IT buyers, I can narrow this to the 3 best-fit Chicago firms and tell you what I'd ask each one in the RFP.

• Solid Digital - 100 N LaSalle St #1400, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Marcel Digital - 445 W Erie St #200, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Doejo - 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• IDE Interactive, Inc. - 2945 W Peterson Ave Ste 103, Chicago, IL 60659, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Design Henge - 2259 W Rosemont Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, United States
• Digital Authority Partners - 420 W Huron St Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Alpha Digital Marketing - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• SEO Design Chicago - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647, United States

Yes. For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B positioning, complex service offerings, lead generation, and technical website builds—not just firms that make attractive brochure sites.

I’d put these on your first outreach list:

1. Solid Digital — 100 N LaSalle St, Loop

• My strongest overall pick.
• Chicago-founded agency with a downtown office and a substantial web/design/development practice.
• Particularly interesting if your overhaul involves B2B positioning, UX, redesign, development, and ongoing optimization. Their positioning emphasizes structured project management and collaboration between design and engineering.
• Good candidate if you're looking for a serious strategic partner rather than a freelancer-scale shop.
• Marcel Digital — Downtown/West Loop

• Best for a marketing-driven B2B website.
• Their capabilities span web development, SEO, CRO, analytics and paid media, with a focus on measurable growth. Their web process includes research, information architecture, wireframes, design and development. Operation Technology
• I'd especially consider them if your new site needs to generate qualified IT-services leads, not merely modernize the look.
• Doejo — 444 N Wabash Ave, River North

• Best for a more custom/technical digital experience.
• They do web design, development, UX/UI and digital-product work, making them worth considering if your website needs things beyond standard pages—client portals, integrations, custom functionality, etc.
• Operation Technology — 211 W Wacker Dr

• Strong practical option for an IT company.
• They're specifically focused on web design, SEO and lead generation, with a downtown office. Their site describes them as a Chicago digital marketing agency with technology and SEO expertise. Operation Technology
• Potentially a good fit if organic search and inbound lead generation are major objectives.
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency — 332 S Michigan Ave

• Best if you want the redesign tied tightly to marketing.
• Their Chicago office is right in the Loop, and their capabilities include web design, SEO/PPC and broader digital marketing.
• I'd ask them specifically for examples of B2B technology/services websites, rather than taking their general portfolio at face value.
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. — 200 W Jackson Blvd

• Best for a larger/enterprise-grade overhaul.
• Much bigger than a typical boutique agency, with capabilities across strategy, UX, web/application development, marketing, analytics, SEO, hosting and support.
• If you're talking about a large site with multiple service lines, integrations, substantial content migration or complicated stakeholders, this is worth a conversation.
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — 30 N Michigan Ave

• Worth considering for a brand + website overhaul.
• Their downtown practice combines brand strategy, visual identity, website design/development and SEO.
• I'd put them higher if your current website's biggest problem is positioning/brand perception, rather than technical complexity.

My shortlist for your situation

If I were running the RFP, I'd start with four:

I'd also get a proposal from Operation Technology as a fifth bid, particularly if SEO is a major part of the overhaul.

One important point: don't send them just “we need a new website.” For an IT services firm, I'd give each agency the same brief covering your target customers, current traffic/leads, service lines, CRM/marketing stack, CMS, integrations, SEO performance, desired positioning, approximate page count, and what success looks like 6–12 months after launch. That will make the proposals much easier to compare.

If you want, I can also research these firms' portfolios, typical project sizes/pricing, B2B/IT clients, reviews, and specific strengths and rank the top 5 for your company.

• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• VisualFizz - 875 N Michigan Ave 31st floor, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• Artversion - 205 N Michigan Ave 8th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601
• SEO Design Chicago - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• EDUCO Web Design - 128 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Alpha Digital Marketing - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• The Office of Experience, LLC - 980 N Michigan Ave Ste 1090, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Digital Authority Partners - 420 W Huron St Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60654, United States

Yes. For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B buying journeys, technical positioning, lead generation, and complex service offerings—not just firms that make attractive brochure sites.

My downtown Chicago shortlist

• Operation Technology — 211 W Wacker Dr.

A particularly relevant fit if the goal is a lead-generating overhaul. They combine web design, WordPress development, SEO, content, and PPC, with an explicit emphasis on ROI and lead generation. Solid Digital
Why I'd talk to them: strong overlap with an IT-services sales funnel.

• Americaneagle.com, Inc. — 200 W Jackson Blvd.

Much larger and more capable if you're looking for a substantial transformation involving strategy, UX, development, integrations, analytics, SEO, and ongoing support. Their Chicago office serves mid-market through enterprise organizations.
Why I'd talk to them: best candidate if the overhaul is technically complex or you're looking for a long-term digital partner.

• VisualFizz — 875 N Michigan Ave.

A B2B-oriented agency with strengths in positioning, branding, web, and marketing.
Why I'd talk to them: particularly interesting if your current problem isn't just an outdated website but how your IT capabilities are positioned and differentiated.

• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — 30 N Michigan Ave.

Combines branding, website design/development, and SEO.
Why I'd talk to them: good contender if you're considering a brand refresh alongside the website overhaul.

• 10com Web Development — 205 N Michigan Ave.

Focuses on custom website design/development and redesigns, with branding and digital marketing capabilities as well.
Why I'd talk to them: worth including as a more web-development-centric comparison bid.

One agency I'd put at the top even though it's not downtown

Solid Digital is probably the most obvious specialist match for your situation. They're based in Chicago and explicitly focus on B2B website design, WordPress development, UX, SEO, and digital growth, with experience across B2B SaaS and technology companies. Solid Digital Marketing LTB -

For an IT services firm, I'd put Solid Digital, Operation Technology, VisualFizz, and Americaneagle.com into the first round of conversations.

How I'd run the selection

Don't ask them simply, “How much to redesign our website?” Give each agency the same brief and ask for:

1. Their diagnosis of your current site — what they'd change and why.
2. Proposed information architecture for your services.
3. How they'd turn technical services into messaging that a non-technical decision maker understands.
4. Their approach to lead generation/conversion, not just visual design.
5. SEO migration strategy so the redesign doesn't destroy existing rankings.
6. CMS recommendation and who owns the code/content after launch.
7. 3 relevant B2B/technology case studies with measurable results.
8. Estimated budget broken into discovery, strategy, design, development, content, and ongoing support.

I'd actually solicit 4 proposals, rather than choosing from 10+. That should give you enough contrast without creating a huge evaluation exercise.

If you tell me roughly your current website URL, company size, and whether you're targeting SMB, mid-market, or enterprise IT buyers, I can narrow this to the 3 agencies I'd personally invite to pitch, including what each is likely to be strongest/weakest at.

I'd actually solicit 4 proposals, rather than choosing from 10+. That should give you enough contrast without creating a huge evaluation exercise.

If you tell me roughly your current website URL, company size, and whether you're targeting SMB, mid-market, or enterprise IT buyers, I can narrow this to the 3 agencies I'd personally invite to pitch, including what each is likely to be strongest/weakest at.

• Solid Digital - 100 N LaSalle St #1400, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• VisualFizz - 875 N Michigan Ave 31st floor, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• The Office of Experience, LLC - 980 N Michigan Ave Ste 1090, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• Artversion - 205 N Michigan Ave 8th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Digital Authority Partners - 420 W Huron St Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

Yes. For an IT services company, I’d bias toward agencies that understand B2B buying journeys, technical services, lead generation, and positioning—not just agencies that make attractive brochure sites.

Here’s the Chicago shortlist I’d start with:

1. Solid Digital — Best overall fit

• 100 N LaSalle St, downtown
• Particularly strong match for B2B/technology companies. They specialize in B2B website strategy, UX, WordPress development, SEO, and ongoing optimization. Their portfolio includes B2B SaaS and healthcare technology. Solid Digital
• My pick if: you want the overhaul to improve positioning and lead generation, not just modernize the visual design.
• soliddigital.com
• VisualFizz — Strong B2B branding + website option

• 875 N Michigan Ave
• Their positioning is particularly B2B-focused, combining brand strategy, creative, web, and marketing. That's useful if your current site also needs a messaging/positioning overhaul.
• My pick if: your biggest problem is that the website doesn't communicate why your IT firm is different.
• visualfizz.com
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. — Best for a larger/complex project

• 200 W Jackson Blvd
• A much larger full-service digital organization covering strategy, UX, development, marketing, analytics, hosting, and support.
• My pick if: you have a substantial existing site, integrations, multiple service lines/locations, or enterprise-level requirements.
• americaneagle.com
• The Office of Experience, LLC — Best for sophisticated UX

• 980 N Michigan Ave
• More of a digital-experience/consulting shop than a conventional web-design agency, with UX, technology, web/mobile development, and digital transformation capabilities.
• My pick if: you're contemplating a genuinely substantial digital experience rather than simply replacing your existing website.
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — Good downtown boutique option

• 30 N Michigan Ave
• Combines branding, website design/development, SEO, and marketing.
• My pick if: you're a smaller/midsize IT services firm and want brand + website + acquisition handled together.
• Operation Technology — Worth a conversation for lead generation

• 211 W Wacker Dr
• Their focus is heavily oriented toward website performance, SEO, and generating leads rather than design for its own sake.
• My pick if: the current site looks okay but isn't generating enough qualified opportunities.

One non-downtown firm I'd make an exception for

Orbit Media Studios is in Ravenswood rather than downtown, but I'd still put them on the RFP list. They're specifically focused on B2B website redesign, conversion-focused UX, development, and measurable business outcomes.

My recommended RFP shortlist

If I were running your selection process, I'd invite four firms to pitch:

• Solid Digital — strongest overall B2B/IT fit
• VisualFizz — strongest brand/positioning alternative
• Americaneagle.com — enterprise/technical benchmark
• Orbit Media — excellent benchmark outside the downtown constraint

That gives you four substantially different approaches rather than getting four agencies that all propose essentially the same WordPress redesign.

For an IT services company, I'd also make the RFP explicitly test whether they can turn technical services into compelling buyer-facing messaging. Ask each agency to show how they'd restructure something like Managed IT / Cybersecurity / Cloud / vCIO into a journey that gets a qualified prospect from "I'm researching providers" to "I want a consultation." That's likely to matter more to your ROI than the visual redesign itself.

That gives you four substantially different approaches rather than getting four agencies that all propose essentially the same WordPress redesign.

• Solid Digital - 100 N LaSalle St #1400, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Clique Studios - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Marcel Digital - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1285, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Doejo - 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• ArtVersion® Creative Agency - 211 W Wacker Dr Ste 1130, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• NEWMEDIA.COM - 444 W Lake St Ste 1700, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Wojo Design - 318 W Adams St #1609, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B positioning, lead generation, technical credibility, and complex service offerings—not just firms that make attractive brochure sites. A strong IT-services website usually needs to sell trust (security, uptime, expertise, certifications, case studies), clarify services, and convert visitors into discovery calls.

Here are downtown Chicago firms I’d put on your outreach list:

Best-fit shortlist

Solid Digital

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 877-899-9981)

100 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60602
Best fit if you want a polished B2B website overhaul with strategy behind it. They focus heavily on B2B website design, WordPress development, UX, SEO, and ongoing optimization. Solid Digital

Why consider them:

• Strong B2B/SaaS/technology positioning experience
• Good match for an IT company selling higher-value services
• Likely comfortable with complex service architectures

Clique Studios

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-379-9329)

20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606
A good choice if your overhaul needs deeper UX strategy, brand refinement, and a more modern digital experience.

Why consider them:

• Strong discovery/strategy approach
• Good for companies that have outgrown a basic marketing site
• Could help reposition your company beyond “IT support provider”

Marcel Digital

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-255-8044)

20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1285, Chicago, IL 60606
Worth considering if SEO, inbound leads, analytics, and measurable pipeline growth are major goals.

Why consider them:

• Strong digital marketing + development combination
• Good if the new site needs to generate sales opportunities, not just look better

Americaneagle.com, Inc.

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-291-5970)

200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606
A larger agency option with experience across web design, development, integrations, and enterprise-style projects. Americaneagle.com

Why consider them:

• Good if you have a larger site, multiple audiences, portals, integrations, or complex CMS needs
• More “agency infrastructure” than boutique studio

Doejo

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-888-6473)

444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
A River North option with a reputation around digital products, UX, and custom builds.

Why consider them:

• Good if you want something more custom than a typical marketing website
• Useful if you have client portals, tools, or software-adjacent ideas

Also worth reaching out to

• ArtVersion® Creative Agency — 211 W Wacker Dr Ste 1130; stronger emphasis on branding, UX, and creative direction.
• Operation Technology — 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor; combines web design, SEO, and digital marketing from downtown Chicago. Operation Technology
• NEWMEDIA.COM — 444 W Lake St Ste 1700; a broader web + performance marketing partner.
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency — 875 N Michigan Ave; focuses on website design plus SEO/marketing.

My suggested outreach order for an IT services company

1. Solid Digital — strongest likely fit for B2B IT positioning
2. Clique Studios — best if you need brand + UX transformation
3. Marcel Digital — best if lead generation and SEO are priorities
4. Americaneagle.com — best for enterprise complexity
5. Doejo — best for custom digital experiences

When you send the RFP, I’d ask each agency specifically:

• “Show us 3 B2B technology/service company redesigns.”
• “How would you restructure our services so buyers understand what we do in under 30 seconds?”
• “What conversion improvements would you target?”
• “Who exactly will be doing strategy, design, and development?”
• “What CMS do you recommend and why?”

For an IT services firm, I’d avoid choosing purely on visual portfolio—the winning agency should understand how to turn technical expertise into a sales story.

• Solid Digital - 100 N LaSalle St #1400, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Clique Studios - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Marcel Digital - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1285, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• ArtVersion® Creative Agency - 211 W Wacker Dr Ste 1130, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• TXI - 10 S Riverside Plaza Ste 875 - #7670, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• CGI Digital - 55 W Monroe St #2950, Chicago, IL 60603, United States
• Plego Technologies - 8 W Monroe St APT 424, Chicago, IL 60603, United States
• Cybernautic Web Design - 515 N State St #14-126, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Kensium Solutions LLC - 311 S Wacker Dr Suite #2575, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Ice Nine Online - 444 W Lake St Ste 1700, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Artversion - 205 N Michigan Ave 8th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601
• OneIMS - 111 E Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
• Clique Studios - 20 N Wacker Dr, Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606
• Wojo Design - 318 W Adams St #1609, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States

Yes. For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B buying journeys, technical services, lead generation, and complex service offerings—not just agencies that make attractive brochure sites.

My downtown Chicago shortlist

1. Solid Digital — 100 N LaSalle St

• My first call.
• Specifically positions itself around B2B website design and digital growth, with experience in B2B SaaS and technology.
• Handles strategy, UX, WordPress development, SEO, support, and ongoing optimization.
• Their published process covers discovery → personas/sitemap → design/development → growth. Solid Digital
• Best fit: An IT services firm that wants the new site to become a serious sales/lead-generation asset rather than simply a visual refresh.
• Clique Studios — 20 N Wacker Dr

• Strong option for a larger, more transformational overhaul.
• Combines strategy, UX/UI, web development, accessibility, research, and digital transformation rather than treating the project as pure web design.
• Best fit: If you're repositioning the company, changing your messaging/brand, or have a relatively sophisticated website/integration environment.
• Marcel Digital — 20 N Wacker Dr

• Particularly interesting if SEO, analytics, conversion optimization, and measurable pipeline are important.
• Their offering combines web development with SEO, paid media, CRO, analytics, and measurement.
• Best fit: An IT company that already gets traffic but isn't converting enough visitors into qualified opportunities.
• Operation Technology — 211 W Wacker Dr

• A more performance/marketing-oriented local agency with web design, WordPress, SEO, content, and PPC capabilities.
• Best fit: If the overhaul is closely tied to generating more inbound leads and improving search visibility.
• ArtVersion® Creative Agency — 211 W Wacker Dr

• Established Chicago creative/design firm with capabilities spanning brand strategy, UX, web design/development, and ongoing maintenance.
• Best fit: If your current brand looks dated and the project is really a brand + website transformation rather than just a rebuild.
• TXI — 10 S Riverside Plaza

• More technology/product-oriented than a conventional marketing agency.
• Stronger consideration if the website needs sophisticated UX research, applications, portals, integrations, or other technical product work.
• Best fit: An IT services company with a complex digital product/portal component rather than a straightforward marketing website.

If I were running your RFP

I'd start with Solid Digital, Clique Studios, and Marcel Digital.

They give you three useful benchmarks:

One particularly good sign with Solid Digital is that they explicitly work with B2B organizations and describe the website as part of a broader growth program, rather than treating web design as an isolated creative deliverable. Solid Digital

I'd also ask all three for examples involving IT, technology, SaaS, cybersecurity, MSPs, consulting, or other technical B2B services. That's more revealing than their general portfolio.

If you tell me roughly your current website, company size/revenue range, and whether you're an MSP, VAR, cybersecurity firm, cloud/IT consulting firm, etc., I can narrow this to 3 agencies and give you a recommended RFP/budget range for the overhaul.

• Ice Nine Online - 444 W Lake St Ste 1700, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Clique Studios - 20 N Wacker Dr, Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606
• VisualFizz - 875 N Michigan Ave 31st floor, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Envisionit - 130 E Randolph St #1600, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• UX 4Sight - 111 W Jackson Blvd Unit 1700, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• The Loop Marketing Inc - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Comrade Digital Marketing Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• DS&P Digital Marketing & PR Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• SEO Design Chicago - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• Digital Authority Partners - 420 W Huron St Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• NEXT! Digital Ad Agency - 55 W Monroe St #2950, Chicago, IL 60603, United States

For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B buying journeys, technical services, lead generation, and complex service offerings—not just firms that make attractive brochure sites.

My Chicago shortlist

1. Ice Nine Online — 444 W Lake St, downtown

• Particularly interesting for you because it is B2B-focused and offers corporate website design/development, demand-gen sites, WordPress, SEO, and ongoing maintenance.
• Good candidate if your website needs to become a stronger sales/lead-generation tool, not simply get a visual refresh.
• Clique Studios — 20 N Wacker Dr, Loop

• More of a strategic digital-transformation partner: strategy, UX/design, engineering, and marketing.
• I'd put them on the list if you're talking about a substantial overhaul involving positioning, information architecture, integrations, or a more sophisticated digital experience.
• VisualFizz — 875 N Michigan Ave

• B2B-oriented and combines brand positioning, web, SEO, and marketing.
• Worth considering if the overhaul needs to address brand positioning as well as the website itself.
• Envisionit — 130 E Randolph St, Loop

• Established Chicago agency offering strategy, web design/development, integrations, and ongoing support.
• A good option if you're looking for a full-service marketing + website partner rather than a pure web shop.
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. — 200 W Jackson Blvd, Loop

• The more enterprise-oriented choice. Their Chicago operation covers strategy, web/application development, digital marketing, analytics, SEO, and ongoing support.
• I'd investigate them if your IT firm is sizeable or has complex integrations, multiple audiences, or ambitious functionality.
• UX 4Sight — 111 W Jackson Blvd, Loop

• More UX/conversion-oriented. They specifically work on website redesigns, wireframing, responsive design, and improving usability/conversion.
• Particularly worth a conversation if your existing site gets traffic but doesn't turn visitors into qualified opportunities.
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — 30 N Michigan Ave, Loop

• A smaller downtown option combining branding, web design/development, and marketing.
• I'd consider them if you want a more hands-on boutique relationship.

One non-downtown firm I'd still include

soliddigital.com is actually one of my strongest recommendations for your particular situation, despite the location criterion. They're Chicago-based and explicitly specialize in B2B website design, WordPress, digital strategy, SEO, and ongoing growth, with experience across B2B SaaS and technology-oriented organizations. Solid Digital

Who I'd contact first

If I were running the RFP, I'd start with Ice Nine, Clique Studios, Solid Digital, and Envisionit. That gives you four substantially different approaches:

• Ice Nine: B2B + demand generation
• Clique: strategy/UX + sophisticated digital build
• Solid Digital: B2B website + growth/SEO
• Envisionit: full-service brand/marketing + digital

I'd then use Americaneagle.com as the "bigger/enterprise" benchmark if your requirements warrant it.

For the RFP, don't just ask "How much for a website redesign?" Give them your current URL, approximate annual revenue/lead volume, CMS, CRM/marketing stack, target customer segments, and your goals for the new site. Ask each agency to identify what they'd change and why before discussing price. That will make the proposals much easier to compare.

If you give me your current website URL, approximate company size, and whether you're primarily selling managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, consulting, or something else, I can narrow this to the 3 agencies I'd actually invite to pitch and explain why.

If you give me your current website URL, approximate company size, and whether you're primarily selling managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, consulting, or something else, I can narrow this to the 3 agencies I'd actually invite to pitch and explain why.

For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B buying journeys, technical services, lead generation, and positioning—not just firms that make attractive brochure sites.

My Chicago shortlist

1. Solid Digital — Loop
   • 100 N LaSalle St
   • Probably my first call for your use case. They specialize in B2B website strategy, UX, WordPress development, SEO, and ongoing growth, and specifically cite B2B SaaS and technology clients. www.soliddigital.com
   • Best if the overhaul needs to improve positioning + lead generation + technical execution, rather than simply refresh the look.

2. Walker Sands — Loop
   • 55 W Monroe St
   • A strong option if your IT company wants a larger B2B marketing/brand partner rather than purely a web-development shop. They're heavily B2B-oriented and connect marketing work to business outcomes.
   • I'd consider them if you're also contemplating a broader repositioning.

3. Digital Authority Partners — River North
   • 420 W Huron St
   • More performance/marketing-oriented, with web redesign, conversion optimization, analytics and digital strategy alongside development.
   • Worth interviewing if SEO, inbound leads and measurable conversion improvement are major goals.

4. Doejo — River North
   • 444 N Wabash Ave
   • Interesting if your "website overhaul" could involve more than marketing pages—e.g. client portals, integrations, custom applications or digital products. Their positioning combines UX/design with software development.

5. Americaneagle.com, Inc. — Loop
   • 200 W Jackson Blvd
   • The enterprise-scale option. They cover strategy, UX, development, CMS, analytics, SEO, hosting and ongoing support.
   • I'd shortlist them if you're a larger IT services organization with a complex site, multiple integrations, or significant traffic/content, but potentially overkill for a straightforward corporate redesign.

6. VisualFizz — Near North/Mag Mile
   • 875 N Michigan Ave
   • B2B-focused agency combining branding, web and marketing. I'd put them on the list if your existing site has a messaging/brand problem as much as a UX problem.

Who I'd actually contact first

I'd send an RFP/intro to Solid Digital, Walker Sands, Digital Authority Partners, and Doejo. That gives you four substantially different approaches:

Solid Digital would be my first conversation. Their published work is unusually aligned with what you're describing: B2B positioning, UX, sitemap/wireframes, WordPress development, SEO, and post-launch optimization, with a downtown office at 100 N LaSalle. www.soliddigital.com

One other firm worth knowing about is Brand Vision Marketing at 30 N Michigan Ave if you're looking for a smaller downtown team with web design + branding rather than a large B2B agency.

If you tell me roughly your company size, current website, budget range (e.g. $25–50k vs. $50–150k+), and whether you want WordPress/Webflow/custom, I can narrow this to the 3 agencies I'd invite to pitch and explain exactly why.

For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B buying journeys, technical credibility, lead generation, and complex service offerings—not just agencies that make attractive marketing sites.

My downtown Chicago shortlist

1. Solid Digital — strongest overall fit
   • 100 N. LaSalle St.
   • Particularly strong for B2B technology/SaaS and professional services.
   • Their offering covers strategy, UX, branding, website design/development, SEO, and ongoing optimization. They explicitly position themselves around B2B growth and have experience with technology companies. www.soliddigital.comclutch.co
   • I'd put them first on your RFP list.

2. Americaneagle.com, Inc. — best for a sophisticated/enterprise overhaul
   • 200 W. Jackson Blvd.
   • Full-service digital agency covering strategy, UX/design, development, SEO, analytics, hosting, and post-launch support.
   • Better candidate if your site has lots of integrations, multiple audiences, substantial content, or enterprise-level requirements.

3. Walker Sands — best if positioning + demand generation matter
   • 55 W. Monroe St.
   • They're a B2B-focused marketing/PR agency, so I'd consider them if the overhaul is really about repositioning your IT firm, clarifying your services, and generating more qualified opportunities, rather than simply replacing the site's design.

4. ArtVersion — best design/brand-oriented option
   • Downtown office on/near Wacker Drive.
   • Stronger choice if the current site feels dated visually or your brand needs a significant refresh alongside the website. Their work spans brand strategy, UI/UX, corporate websites, and custom digital experiences.

5. Marcel Digital — strong performance/SEO option
   • 445 W. Erie St.
   • Particularly interesting if organic search, conversion optimization, analytics, and measurable lead generation are major objectives. They work heavily with B2B/enterprise organizations and combine web development with SEO, CRO, paid media, and analytics.

6. Comrade Digital Marketing Agency — worth a quote for a more marketing-led engagement
   • 332 S. Michigan Ave.
   • Combines website design with SEO/PPC and broader digital marketing. I'd put them on the list if lead generation after launch is as important as the redesign itself.

How I'd narrow it down

For your particular situation, I'd solicit 4 proposals:

I'd also ask ArtVersion for a proposal if your brand itself needs a major facelift.

One interesting data point: current Chicago agency rankings put Solid Digital at 4.9/5 with 41 reviews, with web design comprising 65% of its listed services and a $75K+ minimum project size; that's a useful indication that you're looking at serious full-scale engagements rather than inexpensive brochure-site shops. www.soliddigital.comclutch.co

If you tell me roughly your current website size, budget (e.g. $30–50K vs. $75–150K+), CMS, and whether the primary goal is leads/recruiting/credibility, I can narrow this to the 3 agencies I'd actually invite to pitch and compare their strengths, likely price range, and relevant IT/tech client experience.

For a Chicago-based IT services company doing a full website overhaul, I’d prioritize agencies with B2B/technology experience rather than general small-business web shops. I’d put these on your first outreach list:

1. Solid Digital — Best overall fit
   • Downtown at 100 N LaSalle.
   • Explicitly focused on B2B website design, with experience in SaaS and technology.
   • Handles strategy, UX, WordPress development, SEO, support and ongoing optimization. www.soliddigital.com
   • Why I'd call: Their positioning is unusually close to what an IT services firm needs: translating technical capabilities into a site that generates sales conversations.

2. VisualFizz — Strong B2B/technology contender
   • 875 N Michigan Ave.
   • Particularly interesting if you want the overhaul to include positioning, messaging, demand generation and the website, rather than treating the site as a standalone design project.
   • Their web-development practice specifically targets B2B and industrial companies and supports CRM/ERP integrations and client portals. www.visualfizz.com

3. Clique Studios — Best if you're after a substantial digital transformation
   • 20 N Wacker in the Loop.
   • Combines strategy, design, engineering and marketing, so it's worth considering if your "website overhaul" includes sophisticated integrations, customer portals, custom functionality or a major repositioning.
   • I'd expect them to be a more substantial/strategic engagement than a basic redesign.

4. Marcel Digital — Strong for a revenue/SEO-driven redesign
   • Downtown Chicago.
   • B2B-oriented, with web development alongside SEO, CRO, analytics and paid media.
   • Their process incorporates data collection, UX, information architecture, wireframes and measurement rather than simply jumping into visual design.

5. ArtVersion® Creative Agency — Strong design/brand option
   • 211 W Wacker.
   • Good candidate if the existing IT-services brand feels dated and you want a major visual/brand transformation alongside the new site.
   • They cover brand strategy, UX, web design/development and ongoing maintenance.

6. Americaneagle.com, Inc. — Enterprise-grade option
   • 200 W Jackson in the Loop.
   • Full-service web, application development, digital marketing, analytics, SEO and hosting.
   • I'd investigate them if you're a larger IT services organization with complicated integrations, multiple business units, substantial content, or enterprise CMS requirements.

My shortlist

If I were running the RFP, I'd initially invite Solid Digital, VisualFizz, Clique Studios and Marcel Digital.

I'd specifically ask each one to show:

• 2–3 B2B technology/IT-services redesigns they've actually completed
• Their approach to turning technical services into compelling buyer-oriented messaging
• How they would structure navigation around services, industries/use cases and buyer personas
• Their recommended CMS and why
• SEO migration strategy so the redesign doesn't destroy existing rankings
• CRM/marketing automation integrations
• Lead-generation and conversion strategy—not just aesthetics
• Who actually does the work after the sales process
• Expected timeline and budget range
• What they'll handle for content/copywriting
• Post-launch optimization and support

One particularly useful comparison: have all four respond to the same short RFP and give them your current URL, target customers, revenue-driving services, and three competitors. You'll learn much more from how they diagnose your existing site than from their portfolios alone.

Solid Digital — Chicago B2B web design
VisualFizz — B2B web development

If you give me your approximate company size, current website, target customers (SMB/mid-market/enterprise), and rough redesign budget, I can narrow this to 3 agencies and rank them by fit.

Yes. For an IT services company doing a full website overhaul, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B positioning, technical services, lead generation, and complex buyer journeys—not just visual web design.

My Chicago shortlist

1. Solid Digital — my first call
   • Downtown Chicago agency specifically focused on B2B digital growth.
   • Strong fit for an IT/MSP/services company because they explicitly work with B2B SaaS and technology companies and handle strategy, UX, development, and ongoing digital support. www.soliddigital.com
   • Best if you want the overhaul to improve positioning + lead generation, not merely make the site prettier.
   • Solid Digital website

2. Blacksmith Agency
   • Good option if you're looking for a more substantial strategy → design → development → growth engagement.
   • Their Chicago practice specifically discusses working with Loop enterprises and technology companies, with UX, development, SEO/PPC, etc. blacksmith.agency
   • Blacksmith Agency Chicago

3. BuildThis
   • Worth considering if your overhaul has a significant technical/development component.
   • They have a downtown Chicago development team and offer WordPress development, hosting, maintenance, custom applications and integrations. buildthis.com
   • Their office is in Chicago, although their listed address is West Division rather than the Loop. buildthis.com
   • BuildThis

4. Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding
   • Very central—Michigan Avenue—and appears particularly relevant if branding and visual repositioning are part of the overhaul.
   • I'd include them in the RFP if your existing site feels dated or your company has outgrown its current brand presentation.

5. 10com Web Development
   • Another very downtown option, on Michigan Avenue.
   • Stronger candidate if you want a firm with a substantial web-development orientation rather than a boutique creative shop.

6. RedShark SEO
   • River North rather than the Loop, but worth adding if organic search and inbound lead generation are major objectives.
   • Their local business profile is specifically categorized around website design/SEO.

If it were my RFP

I'd actually send the initial brief to 4 firms:

Solid Digital → Blacksmith → BuildThis → Brand Vision

That gives you four meaningfully different approaches: B2B growth, full-service digital strategy, technical development, and brand/creative.

For an IT services company, I'd make the RFP explicitly ask each agency to address:

• Repositioning your services so prospects immediately understand why you vs. another MSP/IT provider
• Information architecture for multiple services/industries
• Lead-generation strategy and conversion paths
• Case studies / proof / testimonials
• SEO migration and preservation of existing rankings
• CMS recommendation and ownership of the site after launch
• CRM/marketing automation integrations
• Accessibility, Core Web Vitals and technical SEO
• Content strategy and who actually writes the new copy
• Post-launch optimization
• A fixed project estimate broken into discovery, strategy, design, development, content and launch

One important point: don't let agencies bid solely on the homepage mockup. For an IT services company, the real differentiator is whether they can turn complicated technical capabilities into a site that a nontechnical CIO/CEO can understand and act on.

If you tell me roughly your company size, current website, target customers (SMB/mid-market/enterprise), and approximate budget, I can narrow this to the 3 Chicago firms I'd actually invite to pitch and give you a side-by-side comparison.

For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B buying journeys, technical services, lead generation, and complex offerings—not just agencies that make attractive brochure sites.

My Chicago shortlist

1. Solid Digital — Loop, 100 N LaSalle St
   • My first call. They explicitly specialize in B2B website design and have experience with B2B SaaS and technology companies.
   • Their process covers strategy, personas, sitemaps, UX, WordPress development, and post-launch optimization/support. They also cite full website redesign work for Chicago technology companies. www.soliddigital.com
   • Best for: a serious B2B repositioning + website overhaul rather than simply a visual redesign.

2. Americaneagle.com, Inc. — Loop, 200 W Jackson Blvd
   • A larger, more enterprise-oriented option with web strategy, UX/design, development, SEO, analytics, hosting, and ongoing support.
   • Best for: a larger IT services company with integrations, sophisticated CMS requirements, security concerns, or a substantial content architecture.

3. Marcel Digital — River North
   • Particularly interesting for a B2B/lead-generation website. They combine web development with SEO, CRO, analytics and paid media, and describe a structured UX/IA/wireframing process.
   • Best for: making the new site measurably generate more qualified opportunities, not just look better.

4. Plan B — River North
   • More of a broader creative/marketing partner, with strategy, creative, web development and CRM/automation capabilities.
   • Best for: if the overhaul also involves brand positioning, messaging and go-to-market, rather than treating the website in isolation.

5. 10com Web Development — Loop, 205 N Michigan Ave
   • Downtown shop focused on custom web design/development and redesigns, with branding and digital marketing capabilities as well.
   • Best for: a more straightforward custom redesign where you don't need a large enterprise agency.

One I'd add even though it's not strictly downtown

VisualFizz is worth putting on the RFP list. Their B2B web-development practice specifically discusses complex/technical businesses, CRM/ERP integrations, secure client portals, UX/CRO, and ongoing technical support. They also cite B2B technology and software-development case studies. www.visualfizz.com

If I were running the selection

I'd send the same brief to Solid Digital, Marcel Digital, VisualFizz, and Americaneagle.com and compare the proposals. That's a good spread from boutique/mid-size B2B specialists to enterprise capability.

For your particular industry, I'd make the RFP test these five things:

• Can they simplify technical services for nontechnical buyers?
• Have they redesigned a B2B/technology company's site before?
• How will they structure service pages around actual buying journeys and SEO?
• Can they integrate with your CRM/marketing automation and attribution stack?
• What happens after launch—SEO migration, analytics, CRO, security, maintenance, and ongoing optimization?

One particularly useful benchmark: Solid Digital's published approach explicitly starts with business goals → personas → sitemap → wireframes → design/development → optimization, which is the kind of process I'd want to see from every bidder. www.soliddigital.com

If you tell me roughly your company size, current website, CMS (WordPress/Webflow/etc.), and whether the goal is primarily lead generation, repositioning, or both, I can narrow this to the 3 agencies I'd actually invite to pitch and give you a side-by-side comparison.

For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B/technical buying journeys—not just firms that make attractive SMB websites. For a full overhaul, these are the downtown/central Chicago firms I’d put on the shortlist:

1. Walker Sands — Loop, 55 W Monroe St
   • Probably the strongest fit if you want the website to become a serious B2B demand-generation asset.
   • They specialize in B2B marketing and position their work around measurable business outcomes.
   • Best for: established IT/MSP/cybersecurity/cloud firms that need positioning + website + demand gen. www.cleardigital.com

2. Americaneagle.com, Inc. — Loop, 200 W Jackson Blvd
   • A much larger, enterprise-oriented option.
   • Strong if your overhaul involves complex CMS requirements, integrations, customer portals, SEO, analytics, or other substantial technical work.
   • Best for: mid-market/enterprise IT services companies with a complicated website ecosystem.

3. Comrade Digital Marketing Agency — South Michigan Ave
   • More performance-marketing oriented, with web design, SEO and paid acquisition together.
   • Worth considering if the goal isn't just a redesign but more qualified leads from the site.

4. Brand Vision Marketing — Loop, 30 N Michigan Ave
   • A smaller downtown option combining branding, web design and marketing.
   • Interesting if your current site needs a brand/positioning refresh as well as a technical redesign.

5. 10com Web Development — Loop, 205 N Michigan Ave
   • More web-development-centric and explicitly offers custom website design and redesigns.
   • Could be a good fit if you have a defined brand/marketing strategy and primarily need a strong implementation partner.

One I'd consider even though it's not downtown

Solid Digital is worth putting on the RFP list. They're based in Chicago and explicitly specialize in B2B web design, including SaaS and technology companies, and have done full redesigns for Chicago technology businesses. Their stated process covers strategy, personas, information architecture, UX, development and ongoing optimization. www.soliddigital.com

For an IT services company, Solid Digital + Walker Sands + Americaneagle.com would be my first three conversations, with Comrade as a fourth if lead generation/SEO is a major objective.

One thing I'd ask all four to demonstrate: show us how you'd turn our technical capabilities into a website that a non-technical CIO/CTO can quickly understand and that produces sales-qualified conversations. That will separate the genuinely good B2B agencies from generic web-design shops.

If you give me your approximate company size, current website, and whether you're an MSP / cybersecurity / cloud / software / general IT consultancy, I can narrow this to 3 agencies and compare their likely fit, strengths, weaknesses, and price tier.

For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B lead generation, technical audiences, complex service offerings, SEO, and credibility-building—not just visual redesign. A full overhaul usually needs strategy, UX, content architecture, development, analytics, and conversion optimization.

Here are Chicago-area firms I’d put on your outreach list:

A few additional Chicago firms that are respected for web redesign work:

• Brand Vision Marketing — downtown/Loop, design + branding focus.
• Sixth City Marketing — River North, stronger if SEO and measurable acquisition are priorities.
• 10com Web Development — Loop-based web development and marketing firm.

For an IT services company specifically, I’d probably start with a shortlist of 5:

1. Orbit Media Studios
2. Codal
3. Americaneagle.com
4. Digital Authority Partners
5. Comrade Digital Marketing Agency

When you contact them, I’d ask for:

• 3 examples of B2B technology/service company redesigns
• their approach to messaging and information architecture (IT firms often struggle with explaining services clearly)
• SEO migration plan (protecting rankings from the old site)
• CMS recommendation (WordPress/Webflow/custom)
• who will actually be on your project team
• post-launch optimization options

For budgeting, a serious B2B IT services overhaul in Chicago is often a five-figure project, with larger strategy-heavy builds moving higher depending on content, integrations, and custom functionality. clutch.coclutch.co

Yes. For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B buying journeys, technical services, lead generation, SEO, and complex service offerings—not just firms that make attractive brochure sites.

My downtown Chicago shortlist

1. Walker Sands — Loop
   • 55 W Monroe St
   • Probably the most interesting fit if your goal is to reposition the company, sharpen your messaging, and turn the site into a B2B demand-generation asset.
   • They specifically work with technology, cloud/IT services, cybersecurity and professional-services companies, alongside web/creative, content, SEO/GEO, demand generation and RevOps.
   • Best for: A substantial brand + website + go-to-market overhaul.

2. Americaneagle.com, Inc. — Loop
   • 200 W Jackson Blvd
   • A much larger shop, with capabilities spanning strategy, UX, web development, digital marketing, SEO, analytics, hosting and ongoing support.
   • Clutch currently lists them at $50K–$199K typical project size, so I'd consider them if this is a significant investment rather than a small redesign. clutch.co
   • Best for: Complex integrations, larger sites, enterprise-grade implementation.

3. Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — Loop
   • 30 N Michigan Ave
   • More boutique than Americaneagle, with web design, branding and digital marketing under one roof.
   • Best for: A company that needs its brand and website to look substantially more modern without going to a giant agency.

4. Comrade Digital Marketing Agency — South Michigan Ave
   • 332 S Michigan Ave
   • Combines website work with SEO, PPC and broader digital marketing; reviews specifically mention redesigns followed by improvements in traffic and lead quality.
   • Best for: A lead-generation-focused redesign where organic/paid acquisition matters as much as the visual overhaul.

5. 10com Web Development — Michigan Plaza
   • 205 N Michigan Ave
   • A more web-development-oriented option, offering custom website design/redesign, responsive development, branding and marketing.
   • Best for: A custom site where you want a more hands-on web development partner.

One non-downtown firm I'd make an exception for

Orbit Media Studios isn't downtown—it’s in Ravenswood—but I'd absolutely put them on the RFP list. Clutch currently gives Orbit a 5.0 rating from 34 reviews, with web design, development, SEO and conversion optimization all central to its offering. clutch.co Their approach is particularly strong if you want the new site to generate and convert qualified IT-services leads, rather than simply look better.

And one particularly relevant B2B specialist

Solid Digital is another firm I'd contact even though its Chicago location isn't in the Loop. It's explicitly focused on B2B website design and digital growth, is based in downtown Chicago, and has experience with technology companies and complex B2B buying journeys. Their own case studies include full website redesigns for Chicago technology companies. www.soliddigital.com

If I were running your RFP

I'd invite 4 firms to pitch:

That gives you four meaningfully different approaches rather than four agencies producing essentially the same pitch.

One important thing: don't send them a generic "we need a new website" brief. For an IT services company, I'd ask each agency to specifically address service-page architecture, industry/solution pages, technical SEO, case studies, lead qualification, conversion paths, CRM integration, AI-search visibility, and how they'll make highly technical services understandable to nontechnical buyers. That's where the quality gap between agencies tends to show up.

If you’re an IT services company looking for a serious full website overhaul, I’d focus on firms that understand B2B positioning, lead generation, UX, SEO, and technical implementation—not just firms that make attractive brochure sites.

Here’s the downtown/near-downtown Chicago shortlist I’d start with:

My top 3 for an IT services company

1. Solid Digital — I'd put them first on the RFP list. Their downtown office is at 100 N LaSalle, and their positioning spans website redesign, visual design, UX/UI, branding and app/web development. They also describe themselves as founded in Chicago in 2007 with 500+ projects. clutch.co

2. ArtVersion — particularly interesting if you're trying to reposition the company from "IT vendor" to a more sophisticated technology partner. Their offering combines brand strategy, UX research, design and development.

3. Americaneagle.com — I'd include them if you're expecting a substantial project involving integrations, complex content migration, multiple service lines, CRM/marketing technology, or a larger stakeholder group. Their Chicago office is at 200 W Jackson and they handle web design, application development, digital marketing and ongoing support. clutch.co

One other firm I'd keep on the radar despite not being in the Loop is Marcel Digital. They're in River North and are particularly relevant to B2B because their approach combines web development with SEO, CRO, analytics and measurable growth. Their process explicitly covers UX, information architecture, wireframes and design rather than jumping straight into development.

How I'd run the selection

I'd invite 4 firms to a short RFP rather than talking to 10+:

• Solid Digital
• ArtVersion
• Americaneagle.com
• Marcel Digital

Give each the same brief: current website + target customer + revenue goals + key services + competitors + desired integrations + approximate budget.

And don't just ask them to show pretty websites. For an IT services company, I'd ask each agency to show one B2B technology/services website they personally redesigned, explain what the client's problem was, and give you the before/after business results.

If you tell me roughly your company size, current website URL, target customer (SMB/mid-market/enterprise), and budget range, I can narrow this to the 3 Chicago firms I'd actually invite to pitch, including relevant case studies and contact links.

Yes. For an IT services company, I’d bias toward agencies that understand B2B buying journeys, technical services, lead generation, and complex offerings—not just firms that make attractive brochure sites.

My Chicago shortlist

1. Solid Digital — Loop
   • 100 N LaSalle St
   • My first call for your situation. They explicitly focus on B2B web design, have experience with B2B SaaS/technology companies, and handle strategy → UX → WordPress development → ongoing optimization. They also cite full website redesigns for Chicago technology companies. www.soliddigital.com
   • Best for: a serious, lead-generation-focused overhaul rather than simply a visual refresh.

2. Marcel Digital — River North
   • 445 W Erie St
   • Particularly interesting if your website needs to become a measurable sales/marketing channel. Their capabilities span web development, SEO, CRO, paid media and analytics, with a strong B2B/enterprise orientation.
   • Best for: tying the redesign to SEO, lead generation and analytics.

3. VisualFizz — Streeterville
   • 875 N Michigan Ave
   • B2B-oriented agency with branding, web, creative and marketing capabilities. I'd consider them if the overhaul needs to include positioning/brand modernization, not just UX and development.
   • Best for: repositioning an established IT services brand.

4. Walker Sands — Loop
   • 55 W Monroe St
   • A more substantial B2B marketing firm. Their positioning centers on outcome-based B2B marketing, so they're worth considering if this website is part of a broader demand-generation initiative.
   • Best for: larger-budget projects where website + messaging + B2B marketing strategy need to work together.

5. Americaneagle.com, Inc. — Loop
   • 200 W Jackson Blvd
   • More enterprise-oriented than the others. They cover strategy, UX, development, CMS, analytics, SEO, hosting and ongoing support.
   • Best for: a large/complex site, integrations, multiple audiences, or enterprise-grade infrastructure.

6. Brand Vision Marketing — Loop
   • 30 N Michigan Ave
   • A smaller downtown option combining web design, branding and digital marketing.
   • Best for: a more hands-on agency relationship without going all the way to an enterprise shop.

If it were my RFP

I'd start with Solid Digital, Marcel Digital and VisualFizz. They give you three useful perspectives:

Then I'd add Walker Sands if you have a substantial budget and want the website to become part of a broader B2B marketing program, or Americaneagle.com if the technical/integration side is unusually complicated.

One important point: don't ask these firms for a quote based solely on "redesign our website." For an IT services company, I'd ask each to propose a new information architecture, service-line positioning, conversion strategy, case-study structure, SEO migration plan, CMS recommendation, and lead-routing/CRM integration. That will expose the difference between a true strategic agency and a design shop pretty quickly.

If you tell me roughly your current website size, budget range (e.g. $25–50k vs. $50–100k+), and whether you're primarily selling managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, consulting, or something else, I can narrow this to the 3 firms I'd actually invite to pitch.

For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B buying journeys, technical services, lead generation, and complex site architecture—not just firms that make attractive brochure sites.

My Chicago shortlist

1. Solid Digital — Best overall fit
   • 100 N LaSalle St, Loop
   • Strong B2B orientation and specifically positions itself around website design, digital growth, and B2B SaaS/technology companies. It has experience with full redesigns and ongoing digital support. www.soliddigital.com
   • Why I'd call them: Probably the closest match to an IT-services website overhaul where the goal is more qualified leads, not simply a prettier site.

2. Clique Studios — Best for a substantial transformation
   • 20 N Wacker Dr, Loop
   • Combines strategy, UX/design, engineering and marketing. Their positioning suggests they're equipped for something more ambitious than a standard WordPress redesign.
   • Why I'd call them: Particularly interesting if you're considering restructuring your service offerings, navigation, messaging, or integrating the website with internal systems.

3. Americaneagle.com, Inc. — Best for enterprise/complex requirements
   • 200 W Jackson Blvd, Loop
   • Full-service digital agency covering web design, application development, digital marketing, analytics, hosting and ongoing support.
   • Why I'd call them: If your IT company has enterprise clients, multiple business lines, integrations, portals, or stringent security/compliance requirements, they're worth putting in the RFP.

4. UX 4Sight — Best UX specialist
   • 111 W Jackson Blvd, Loop
   • More UX/UI-focused, including website redesign, conversion-oriented design and wireframing.
   • Why I'd call them: Good candidate if your existing site has a positioning/UX problem—visitors don't understand what you do, can't find services, or aren't converting.

5. Comrade Digital Marketing Agency — Best if lead generation is central
   • 332 S Michigan Ave, Loop
   • Combines web design with SEO, PPC and broader digital marketing.
   • Why I'd call them: Useful if the overhaul needs to be tightly connected to generating inbound leads and measuring acquisition rather than being treated as a standalone design project.

6. Brand Vision Marketing — Best for brand + website
   • 30 N Michigan Ave, Loop
   • Combines branding, web design and digital marketing.
   • Why I'd call them: Consider them if your current website is dated and your positioning/visual identity needs modernization.

One non-downtown firm I'd seriously consider

Solid Digital is my strongest recommendation, but I'd also put Orbit Media Studios on the RFP if you're willing to go outside downtown. Orbit is Chicago-based and has a strong reputation around strategy, SEO, conversion-focused websites and B2B/lead-generation work. Its headquarters is in Ravenswood rather than the Loop.

How I'd narrow it down

For an IT services company, I'd invite 4 firms to pitch:

I'd give all four the same brief and ask them to show:

• 2–3 comparable B2B technology/IT services redesigns
• Their proposed information architecture
• How they'd reposition your services so buyers understand them quickly
• Their approach to SEO migration so you don't lose existing rankings
• How they would improve lead conversion
• CMS recommendation and why
• Who actually does the strategy/design/development
• Timeline and fixed vs. variable costs
• Post-launch support
• What they would not recommend doing

The biggest thing I'd avoid is choosing based on portfolio aesthetics. For an IT services firm, messaging + information architecture + proof/case studies + conversion strategy will probably matter more to revenue than visual polish alone.

If you tell me roughly your company size, current website URL, target customer (SMB/mid-market/enterprise), and approximate redesign budget, I can narrow this to the 3 agencies I'd actually contact and explain why each one fits.

For a Chicago IT services company doing a full website overhaul, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B buying journeys—not just agencies that make attractive local-business sites.

My shortlist

1. Clique Studios — 20 N. Wacker Dr.
   • Probably my first call for a substantial overhaul.
   • Combines strategy, UX, design, engineering and marketing rather than treating the project as a cosmetic redesign.
   • Particularly worth considering if you have multiple services, audiences, integrations, or a more sophisticated sales funnel.

2. Marcel Digital — downtown Chicago
   • Strong fit for B2B/enterprise-oriented companies.
   • Their web-development process includes UX, information architecture, wireframes, design, development, analytics and ongoing optimization.
   • I'd put them high on the list if organic search and lead generation are major objectives.

3. UX 4Sight — 111 W. Jackson Blvd.
   • Best one to investigate if your existing site has UX/conversion problems rather than simply looking dated.
   • Their focus is specifically UX/UI, website redesign and conversion-oriented digital experiences.

4. Americaneagle.com, Inc. — 200 W. Jackson Blvd.
   • The bigger-agency option.
   • Full-service web strategy, design/development, digital marketing, analytics and hosting, with experience ranging from mid-market to enterprise.
   • I'd consider them if your overhaul involves CRM integrations, complex content architecture, portals, or significant technical requirements.

5. Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — 30 N. Michigan Ave.
   • More boutique than the firms above.
   • Interesting if you want website + brand positioning/visual identity handled together.

6. 10com Web Development — 205 N. Michigan Ave.
   • Another downtown option with substantial web-design/redevelopment experience and a large volume of reviews.
   • Worth including as a competitive bid, particularly if you're looking for a custom website without going straight to an enterprise agency.

One non-downtown firm I'd still put on the RFP

Solid Digital is actually one of the more compelling fits for your particular situation. Their Chicago operation is explicitly B2B-focused, and they cite experience across B2B SaaS and technology companies, including website redesigns. www.soliddigital.com

So if I were narrowing this to four firms to interview, I'd do:

Clique Studios → Solid Digital → Marcel Digital → UX 4Sight

That gives you four meaningfully different approaches rather than four generic web-design shops.

What I'd ask them for

Don't just ask, "How much for a new website?" Give each agency the same brief and ask for:

• Website strategy/discovery
• Information architecture + sitemap
• UX/wireframes
• New visual design
• Copy/content strategy and migration
• WordPress/Webflow/custom CMS recommendation
• SEO migration strategy
• Lead-generation/conversion strategy
• CRM/marketing automation integrations
• Analytics and attribution
• Accessibility and Core Web Vitals
• Post-launch support
• 3 relevant B2B/technology case studies
• Estimated timeline and total project cost

For an IT services company, I'd specifically make them explain how they would turn the site from an online brochure into a sales tool—e.g., how they'd structure managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, consulting, etc. around different buyer personas and intent levels.

If you tell me roughly your company size, current website, budget range, and whether you sell primarily to SMB, mid-market, or enterprise, I can narrow this to the 3 agencies I'd actually contact and compare their portfolios/pricing/reviews.

For an IT services company, I’d prioritize agencies that understand B2B lead generation, technical audiences, trust-building, case studies, service architecture, and conversion paths—not just firms that make visually attractive marketing sites.

Here are downtown Chicago firms I’d put on your shortlist:

My first calls for an IT services firm

I’d probably request proposals from:

1. Solid Digital — best match if you sell managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, consulting, or enterprise services. www.soliddigital.com
2. Clique Studios — best if you want a premium, strategic rebuild with strong UX.
3. NEWMEDIA.COM — best if you want the website tied closely to marketing performance.
4. EDUCO — best if your current site has messaging/content problems as much as design problems. www.educowebdesign.com

When you contact them, I’d ask specifically:

• “Have you redesigned websites for MSPs, cybersecurity firms, SaaS companies, or other technical B2B businesses?”
• “Can you show before/after examples where the redesign improved qualified leads?”
• “Who handles copywriting and positioning?”
• “What CMS do you recommend and why?”
• “How do you migrate SEO authority from our existing site?”

For a typical IT services company, I’d avoid agencies that mainly do restaurant, ecommerce, or consumer websites unless they can show strong B2B technology work.