There's No Single Best Agency, Only the Best Fit
Search for the best web design agency in Utah and you'll find directory rankings, "top 10" lists and plenty of agencies calling themselves the best. Directories are a useful starting point, but they're compiled in different ways, updated at different times, and some include paid placements.
A better approach is to decide what you need first, then find the agencies built for it. A company that wants one firm to run its ads, SEO and social media needs something different from a company that wants a custom website built well at a clear price.
Some Well-Known Utah Agencies and What They Focus On
Here's how a few agencies that often appear in Utah web design searches describe themselves on their own websites. We think highly of the Utah agency community, and each of these may be a great fit for the right client.
Avalaunch Media, Lehi
A full-service marketing agency with offices in Lehi and San Francisco. It lists services from fractional CMO work, advertising and SEO to creative, web and conversion, social media, PR and email, and cites more than 20 years in business. A natural fit for companies that want a broad marketing partner.
Big Red Jelly, Provo
Based in Provo and established in 2018, Big Red Jelly organizes its work around branding, building websites and growth services such as SEO, advertising and email. A good fit for businesses that want branding, a website and ongoing marketing from one agency.
Oozle Media, South Jordan
A South Jordan marketing agency offering website design alongside PPC, SEO, social media, conversion optimization and email marketing, with industry specialties that include home services and dental practices. Suited to businesses that want campaigns managed start to finish.
ThoughtLab, Salt Lake City
Headquartered in Salt Lake City with offices in other cities, ThoughtLab describes itself as a brand and product studio, covering category strategy, brand systems, digital experiences and apps. Often a fit for larger organizations investing in brand strategy as well as a website.
Where Fluid22 Fits
We're a web design and development company based in Orem, Utah. Websites are our core work, with branding, content writing, eCommerce and maintenance built around them. Here's what that means in practice:
| Fluid22 | |
|---|---|
| Based in | Orem, Utah, serving businesses across the state |
| Core focus | Custom website design and development |
| Who builds it | Our own team; nothing outsourced to another agency |
| Design approach | Built from scratch, never prebuilt themes or templates. We use Elementor, and also build custom solutions. |
| Pricing | Fixed-price quotes. Our projects start at $5,000. A typical project runs $8,000–$12,000; larger builds with ecommerce or custom features reach $25,000. |
| Timeline | Most projects are live in six to eight weeks from kickoff, once we have your content. |
| Ownership | You own the site and the code |
| Track record | 500-plus sites launched since 2020 |
| Reviews | 4.9 on Google, 55 reviews |
| Recognition | 2023 Best of Utah, Best Website Designer, from Salt Lake City Weekly's readers |
| After launch | 24/7 support, nightly backups, and malware removal on our webmaster plans |
When Another Agency May Be a Better Fit
We'd rather you hire the right partner than the wrong one. Another Utah agency may suit you better if:
- You want one firm to run your paid ads, social media, PR and email on an ongoing retainer.
- You're a large organization looking for a long brand strategy engagement before any website work begins.
- You need a native mobile app or a complex software product rather than a website.
And we're likely a strong fit if you want a custom website that brings in business, built by a focused Utah team, with a fixed price, a clear timeline and full ownership.
Work We've Done Across Utah
From the Salt Lake Valley to Cache Valley, we've built sites for NeosRx in Sandy, Spectrum Matrix and Very Good Solar in Lehi, Bjørn Woodworks in Provo, the Salt Lake Bees' ballpark in South Jordan, Trail Trailer in Logan and the Salt Lake Book Festival. See more in our case studies.
How to Choose a Utah Web Design Agency
- Decide whether you need a website, a brand, ongoing marketing or all three.
- Shortlist two or three agencies built for that need.
- Review work they've launched for businesses like yours.
- Ask who designs and builds the site, and where they're based.
- Compare fixed prices against hourly estimates and retainers.
- Confirm you'll own the site and the code.
- Ask what support looks like after launch.
Our guides to website costs in Utah and comparing Salt Lake City web design companies go into more detail. When you're ready, see how we work with businesses across Utah or start a conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best web design agency in Utah?
The best agency depends on what you need. Full-service marketing agencies suit companies that want ads, SEO and social managed together. Brand studios suit large brand projects. Focused web design teams like ours suit businesses that want a custom website at a clear, fixed price.
How much does a Utah web design agency cost?
Prices vary by agency and scope. Our projects start at $5,000. A typical project runs $8,000–$12,000; larger builds with ecommerce or custom features reach $25,000.
Where is Fluid22 located?
We're based in Orem, Utah, and work with businesses in Salt Lake City, Utah County, Davis County, Cache Valley, St. George and across the state.
What awards has Fluid22 won?
We were named 2023 Best of Utah, Best Website Designer, in Salt Lake City Weekly's readers' awards.
Does Fluid22 outsource its web design work?
No. Our sites are designed and built by our own team, with nothing outsourced to another agency.
