Top 40 Digital Agencies in Washington

An athletic association hired WebMechanix for help with its web development and database management. WebMechanix redeveloped the client's website and also helps with its SEO and online marketing.

"Their work has bolstered our revenues by increasing our marketability to sponsors but has also helped cut expenses by making our operations much more efficient, particularly by cutting down the amount of mailing we send out." – Associate Executive Director, Athletic Association

Silverback Strategies worked with an identity theft protection service to implement an SEO strategy. This strategy improved the client's keywords and content usage, elevating them in the search engine ranks. Silverback also assisted with Google Analytics and AdWords, and currently works on the client's social media marketing campaigns.

"Once we implemented their recommendations, we started seeing better organic results and traffic." – Former Director of Marketing, Identity Theft Protection Service

Working with a large government administration agency, Interactive Strategies was tasked with orchestrating a marketing strategy review, working on multiple websites, and leading all of the agency's marketing campaigns. As a result of Interactive Strategies' diligence and project management skills, the client completely shifted the way it marketed itself.

"From our perspective, Interactive Strategies has gone way above and beyond the call of duty to support our needs." – Senior VP, Government Administration Agency

A candle company went to Lounge Lizard for a more modern, user-friendly, and sleek website. Lounge Lizard redesigned the site from top to bottom and audited the site for SEO performance. The client says that users love the graphics and functionality.

“If one of my team members finds they need something, Lounge Lizard addresses it immediately. Their response has been spot on.” – E-Commerce Specialist, Candle Company

Blue Water was hired in 2013 to provide web development services for a New York accounting firm, including user experience and web design. Since then, they also have assisted the firm with site updates and product management.

“The talent that Blue Water has on the design side of the house is their specialty.” – Manager, Accounting Firm

Imagine was hired by a children's education program in need of web and marketing assistance. Imagine provided assistance with online reputation management, along with website optimization and refreshed branding. Imagine's work resulted in higher enrollment for the children's education program. The client appreciated Imagine's depth of marketing expertise.

"I have worked with several other marketing companies and found that they all had specialties, such as, optimization, website, on-line marketing, etc.  What I found with Imagine is a complete marketing package." – Founder of Children's Education Program 

Direction carried out a targeted digital campaign for a luxury apartment building in Washington, DC. The building had just transferred ownership, and the new owners were stuck with negative reviews due to past management's failures. The Direction team provided robust on- and off-page SEO to elevate more relevant results above old reviews, and launched a new flagship review site to gain reviews of the new management. 

"Our organic rankings began to significantly increase almost immediately, and our rankings have already improved because of the blog. Because it’s so content-rich, it will continue to improve our online presence and rankings." —Owner, Rental Property Management Firm

Foster Web Marketing worked with a law firm to revitalize its website. Foster Web Marketing provided web design and development, including improved mobile responsiveness. Once the website was complete, Foster Web Marketing stayed on to provide 20 hours of support every month.  

"We’ve had great success with the site; it’s increased over 19% in organic traffic since October 2016." – Director of Marketing, Legal Firm 

Taoti created a WordPress web design for a nonprofit based in DC. The client wanted a website that was user-friendly and easy to read, which Taoti delivered. They worked on everything from the framework to the design elements.

“We worked together. Their job was to make everything look really pretty and functional, which they did.” – Program Manager, Non-Profit

agencyQ partnered with a nonprofit to develop a new member portal for the organization. agencyQ used a REST API microservice to optimize member verification. They also developed a comprehensive portal by creating iFrames that led into a database. agencyQ's honesty and clarity were impressive. 

"They’ve also been really good about explaining things, and they’re honest with us instead of trying to make a profit." – Assistant Director of Membership Benefits, Non-Profit 

A financial services firm needed to update its online presence, starting with its website. Yes& Marketing Agency redesigned the website to improve navigation, redesigned the UX. They refashioned the platform for SEO and added new features like user customization.

"From a content exercise, our publications page entered the top 10 pages for the first time last month. Prior to that, the page was only in the top 100. In addition, total monthly site page views increased 10% to 80,000 and the bounce rate decreased from 40% to 35%." – Senior Digital Strategist, Financial Services Firm

Merritt Group developed a public relations strategy for a software company. This includes creating pitches, managing an influencer program on Twitter, and securing bylines for GoodData. The client praised how prompt, responsible, and helpful the company was throughout the project.

“They’re extraordinarily easy to work with. They're willing to do research before making final strategic decisions.” – Director of Corporate Communications, Software Company 
 

An international relations non-profit works with data-heavy reports and wanted a way to present them attractively. The Brick Factory provides web development in order to create attractive, easy to read graphics and visualizations.

"Their work allows us to promote ourselves to a broader audience through social media, our website, and e-mail listserv. Their visualizations really connect us on a personal basis to our audience." – Deputy Director, Non-Profit

Plethora Design was tasked with redeveloping a nonprofit trade organization's web presence. Plethora Design worked on back-end improvements, updated the organization's backend, and integrated with a new CRM system. Plethora Design's website helped increase web traffic and made functions such as content control easier for the client. The client was impressed with the team at Plethora Design's timeliness and organization. 

"Solutions are always delivered within the specified timeframe. They’ve surprised the heck out of us by how quickly they can work on some things. " – IT & Web Development Manager, Trade Nonprofit 

BlueTreeDigital worked with a management consulting company seeking to garner more online traffic and strengthen its online presence. BlueTreeDigital designed and developed the client's new website, including branding assistance.

"There was one primary developer who was phenomenal in terms of response and developing appropriate technical approaches or resolving any kind of problems that we encountered." – Senior Executive Consultant, Management Consulting Company 

Xtreme Websites was tasked with helping a gift shop redesign its website. Xtreme Websites completely redesigned the old website and featured social media integration and SEO. The client's site has increased in rank and the gift shop is very happy with the new website created by Xtreme Websites. 

"I like the overall package of the frontend and backend, the user-friendliness of their website, and ease of use. The whole process and everything together have been remarkable." – Owner,Gift Shop 

A conflict resolution company hired Cogo Interactive to attract more online traffic by designing a mobile-friendly website and producing new content. Through its partnership with Cogo Interactive, the conflict resolution company saw a 75% increase in sales conversions. 

"We’ve greatly appreciated Cogo Interactive’s customer-centric approach to the project. Not only have they guided us through the learning phases of WordPress, but they’ve also provided sage business and marketing advice." – President, Conflict Resolution Business 

Knucklepuck worked with a health resource website seeking to grow its online audience and attract more web traffic. Knucklepuck helped the client implement PPC, created social media advertisements, created website content, and updated the client's website.  

"Since we’ve been working with Knucklepuck, we’ve grown at about a rate of 30% every month and continued since then in organic traffic. We also have been able to quadruple all our qualified lead opportunities." – Director of Marketing, Health Resource Site 

Bluetext was hired by a software company in need of a new website. Bluetext designed two interactive microsites for the client and provided front-end development services.

"Bluetext was very accommodating with our tight schedule and constant demands. They made sure we were delivering everything on time and they were very receptive to our back and forth as we got feedback from stakeholders." – Associate Creative Director, Software Company

Alliance Interactive partnered with an international development organization to redevelop the organization's website to increase traffic and improve navigation. The team at Alliance Interactive redesigned the website, added a resource library, and created a story hub. The team also added features to the new site to improve its UX and continues to work on and update the website today. The client is very pleased with their partnership with Alliance Interactive. 

"We’ve had a very positive experience. They took any idea we had and found a way to make it work within our budget. They were flexible and responsive." – Employee, International Development Organization 

Social Driver designed and launched a website for a nonprofit organization. Social Driver worked closely with the organization throughout the project, constantly guiding them during the process. The website has received positive feedback from the community.

“They have a very effective in-house approach to project management, which guided us very well through the process of launching the website.” - Former Director of Communications, Nonprofit Organization

URBA worked took charge of a bistro and bar's social media accounts—primarily Facebook and Instagram. URBA takes pictures of the client's food and proceeds to post the photos every few days, with contests interspersed to promote the business. As a result, views, likes, and visitors to the restaurant have all increased.

"Hire them. They’re an amazing group that will help your business grow faster." —Head Chef, Bistro and Bar

Magnero worked with a home renovation company to increase its leads and garner more online traffic. Through its partnership with Magnero, the home renovation company brought in an additional $2.5 million in revenue.

"Each month at our meeting they [Disual] show me the improvements in metrics. The number of leads we get each week has grown from four or five to 20 or 25." – General Manager, Home Renovation Business 

Ask the Egghead redeveloped a website for an automotive restoration company. They built the website using WordPress, incorporating new backend functionalities to incorporate with the clients pre-existing CRM, accounting system, and mailing list. Now that the social media platforms and backend systems are linked, the client was able to see a 115% growth in social media traffic and a 35% decrease in the bounce rate.

“Their project management is effective and efficient. We have a single point of contact for all our inquiries and concerns. When we need input, the CEO pulls his team together and hammers out plans.” – Founder and Owner, Automotive Restoration Company
 

Old City Interactive designed and developed a website for a data software firm, incorporating existing content onto the website. The project was successful and Old City Interactive offered valuable insights. 

“They almost always took our suggestions and were able to implement their ideas.” – VP of Client Solutions, Data Software Firm

Contrast & Co. provided web design and branding solutions for a nonprofit. Contrast & Co. not only helped build the nonprofit’s site but also assisted in relevant marketing efforts. The project was very successful.

“Everything about working with Contrast & Co. was impressive.” - Head of Communication, Nonprofit

A technology-oriented nonprofit partnered with New Target, Inc. to create a custom updated website that took advantage of a netFORUM upgrade. It was able to do most of the work in-house, but partnered with New Target, Inc. for its design expertise and more sophisticated portions of the development process. As the project grew in scope, New Target, Inc. took on more of the update's critical aspects, including hosting migration and consistent maintenance. The client noted New Target, Inc.'s especially responsive communication and effective management practices, which prioritized dialogue and transparency.

"They’ve demonstrated their ability to not only understand our business, but also manage our work on a relatively small budget. Communication has been excellent, as well as the quality of their deliverables." – CIO, Technology advocacy group

The vendor offered website design, development, and SEO services for a company that consults on international development grants and contracts. This involved creating a payment system, e-commerce modules, and advertising for the client's courses. The website began ranking within the top three SERP within a matter of weeks. The client was exceptionally pleased with Ironistic's knowledge of small businesses and the team's deadline orientation. 

"Ironistic was also a great business adviser helping me think through challenges of launching a business." – President, Development Essentials

Design In DC redesigned a website for an IT consulting firm, providing technical resources and templates. They also rebranded a logo. The team surpassed expectations and delivered an all-encompassing design.

“The vendor was very flexible and the services they provided from reviewing content to providing a photographer for pictures were all impeccable.” – CEO, IT Consulting Firm

Media Theory worked on media engagement for a non-partisan think tank. They provided 360-degree media engagement services, which included writing op-eds and pitching journalists. They also lead social media engagement and outreach. The client was impressed with the increase in engagement that resulted from the project.

“The number of Twitter and Facebook followers have increased since we started working with Media Theory. We’ve also seen an increase in the number of retweets and other engagement.” – Director, Non-Partisan Think Tank

Manifest was hired by a Membership Organization to provide print and digital ad support, which includes helping develop content for a daily newsletter, a print magazine, and blog posts, and composing and printing the magazine. The digital newsletter saw higher open- and click-through rates, with more quality leads wanting to receive it. The print magazine also continues to do well.

 "They do a good job managing the projects. We’ve never had problems with them being unavailable or unresponsive." - Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Membership Organization 

Atigro developed a brand message to distinguish a leadership training company in a crowded market. After acquiring knowledge of the business, they crafted language to communicate the value of products to potential clients. The new brand messaging effectively resonated with the target audience.

"Responsiveness was good and nobody got visibly impatient with us during the many twists and turns on the way to a final narrative." — CEO, Leadership Training Company

Bizapult designed and developed a website for a children’s clothing company. The website was to serve as a shopping platform for the company. The site has been met with positive feedback.

“I had heard that many companies are very easy to work with until you pay and then they go silent, I’m glad that has not been the case with us.” - Owner, Children’s Clothing Company

Brllnt provides ongoing branding, UX design, and marketing support to a financial software company. They helped modernize the client's brand and improve the user experience of their software products. 

"Their work is very high quality." – COO, Financial Software Company

A software development firm hired Strategies 360 to provide high-quality development resources. Strategies 360 worked quickly to supply backend development, touchscreen capabilities, WordPress support, and other web development help. 

“They’re excellent, well-organized, and very responsive to changes and incoming requests. They hit all their deadlines and we have no complaints about the work they produced. ” - CEO, Software Development Firm

KME.digital created a website and manages digital marketing for a renovation practice. The team uses Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and a regular newsletter to manage their presence. The team is excellent at fulfilling requests, even if they’re made on the same day.

“They’ve been prompt at changing our ads for certain areas we want to target.” - Marketing & Advertising Director, Home Services Company

iGenero Web Solution Pvt. Ltd. was a digital technology partner for a venture capital firm. They provided various technological solutions in UX/UI design, ERP development, online branding identification, and more. The venture capital firm was impressed with the work they did for their most important clients.

“iGenero created a well-defined, tangible, and compelling UX as part of the technology strategy for an e-commerce jewelry store. This was one of our most important clients.” – Marketing Head, Venture Capital Firm

Easy Design Solutions provided web design and marketing services to a home services provider. The team offered SEO, Google Ads, and social media expertise. Their efforts led to a noticeable increase in leads and conversion rates.

“After less than a year, my website is ranking on the first page of Google results. I’ve also seen outstanding daily leads with a great conversion rate.” — Manager, Home Services Provider

Fifth Tribe provided web development services for a nonprofit. The team designed a website that encourages people to apply for relief efforts through a user-friendly and accessible interface. The client was very pleased with the outcomes of the engagement.

"They were fantastic at communicating about the project. They let us know how excited they were at every step and adapted their work to fit our needs. They were great in meeting our budget and understanding our financial limit." — Program Analyst, Non-Profit

ESB Advertising provides advertising and branding for an HVAC contractor. They coined the tagline for the client’s business, and have managed all TV advertising services since 2013. The most recent project included a Super Bowl commercial that starred a major celebrity. The rapid growth of the company can be partially attributed to their cohesive marketing strategy.
 

DC DEV SHOP developed and designed a website for a professional services company. They migrated content from the client's existing website, updating the themes and capabilities. The team provided options for the layout, color scheme, and design.

"We liked the laid back approach and constant introduction of ideas into the process." – VP of Operations, Professional Services Company

A telecommunications company that manages an online directory needed to refresh the website. Shrewd Marketing rebuilt the site with a focus on improving functionality and search results. Shrewd Marketing now provides site maintenance and monitors sales performance.

"We have increased our advertisers’ visibility exponentially on the new platform as a result of the ad-serving technology that is built into Shrewd’s technology. The platform presents more relevant ads within the internal search results of the directory, increasing the value we offer our business customers." — SVP of Enterprise Sales, Telecom Company

A startup lacked a formal CTO and hired Benevolent Tech to help get their platform off the ground. Benevolent Tech contributed frontend and backend programming and design for their product. Additional services included testing and eventually launching the entire system.

"Our launch speed was key for the work with Benevolent Tech. They supported us with quick iteration cycles based on what we were learning from early adopters." — Founder & CEO, Startup

Sabra Creative designed, developed, and deployed websites for a veteran-based nonprofit. They conducted full-service branding to deliver a new logo and color scheme for the client. Their designs were enthusiastically received for their accurate portrayal of the organization's values.

"They were always meeting deadlines on top of being consistently communicative and transparent." — Executive Director, Veteran-Focused Nonprofit