LabKey
Software for science labs“The site is super-fast… We are also seeing positive increases in our search positioning, user traffic and page views.”
- Design and build
- WordPress
- Product catalog
- Demo forms
Chicago web design and development company since 2014
Let’s build something truly great together
We design and build custom WordPress websites and web apps for companies, agencies and organizations across the US. Then we maintain them and help them get found on Google and in AI answers.
From startups to companies valued at over $1 billion
Services
Services for the whole life of your website
One team for design, build, care and search, for clients across the US.
Designed for your users, built for your team
Custom designs built around the people who buy from you, on lightweight WordPress themes your team can edit without code.
- Designed from scratch for your business, with no template underneath
- Edit 100% of the site yourself: words, images and whole pages
- Training for your team before launch
Sites that do more than show pages
User portals, calculators and connections to the tools you already use, plus online stores with checkout, payments and shipping set up and tested.
- Logins and portals for clients, members, dealers and investors
- WooCommerce and Shopify stores, designed around your products
- Tools and calculators, from ROI calculators to a pool cue customizer
Get found, then stay fast and secure
Fast pages, structured data and direct answers make it more likely that Google and AI tools name your business. Then we back up, check and update your site, from $79 a month.
- Answers to the questions your buyers ask AI tools
- Reports from Search Console so you can see what's working
- Backups and security monitoring every day
Your agency’s go‑to development team
Agencies white-label our work and use us as their development team. We build from your designs, under your agency’s name, so you can take on more work without hiring.
- We build from your designs, page by page, as you drew them
- Your brand and your client. We stay behind the scenes
- WordPress, Webflow, HubSpot and Shopify builds under your name
Configure & quote
Configure your website and get a quote
Portfolio
Recent websites we built
From software companies and venture capital firms to manufacturers and nonprofits.
OMX VenturesVenture capital for biotech tools and therapeutics(see it in our portfolio)
LabKeyScientific data management software for labs and researchers
JobsOhio VenturesState-backed venture fund investing in Ohio startups(see it in our portfolio)
Kixx MotorsportsOnline store for aftermarket wheels and car parts
Pear VCSeed-stage venture capital firm(see it in our portfolio)
Hermes NVCNational trucking and freight company
DeepSeeAI automation software for banks and capital markets firms(see it in our portfolio)
WestboundImpact-focused early-stage venture capital(see it in our portfolio)
Gilroy GardensNonprofit family theme park in Gilroy CA
Mack & AssociatesChicago administrative staffing and recruiting agency(see it in our portfolio)
LeoTechAI intelligence platform for law enforcement and corrections agencies(see it in our portfolio)
OFS Capital ManagementMiddle market lending and structured credit manager
Sorenson CapitalVenture and growth equity firm(see it in our portfolio)
Articulate SolutionsFull-service creative and marketing agency(see it in our portfolio)
Desert AireManufacturer of dehumidification and HVAC systems
True MISMinimally invasive spine surgery practice(see it in our portfolio)
Arrow Packaging SolutionsIndustrial packaging supplier
RegDeskRegulatory intelligence software for medical device companies
Total DisposalDumpster rental and waste services in NW Indiana(see it in our portfolio)
Land QuestBuys and renovates and sells rental properties in SE Wisconsin
IPHCAAssociation supporting Illinois community health centers
Get found
Get found on Google
Watch an example: someone searches Google on their phone, finds you and asks for a quote.
They type what they need and where, on their phone.
An AI answer names a few. The map shows three. Everyone else is further down.
Titles and headings written for what your buyers search, on fast pages with clean code that search engines read easily.
Clear pages, structured data and direct answers make it more likely Google and AI tools name you.
It says what you do and where you work, with a clear way to ask for a quote.
We report from Search Console, so you can see what is moving.
Fast pages, structured data and content that answers what your buyers ask.
Results
The studio in numbers
And three of the sites behind those numbers.
300+
Custom websites launchedSites launched
243
Reviews on Upwork, Google and ClutchClient reviews
4.9 out of 5
Average rating across all 243 reviewsAverage rating
12
Years building websites in ChicagoYears in Chicago
Gilroy Gardens
Family theme park in CaliforniaWe developed the park’s website with its designer. Lottie animations keep it fun for kids, and it stays fast on few plug-ins.
- Development
- WordPress
- Events calendar
- Seven languages
OFS Capital Management
Middle market lending and creditWe designed and built the firm’s website and the websites of its three funds: OFS Capital, OFS Credit Company and Hancock Park Corporate Income.
- Design and build
- WordPress
- Four websites
- Team bios
Reviews
243 reviews, averaging 4.9
From clients on Upwork, Google and Clutch, since 2014.
Jim is highly knowledgeable about our platform and extremely professional and realistic with timelines and budgets.
Jim and his team are talented designers who offer up solutions rather than just take orders. He understands audience, applies brand standards and guidelines, and created a website that we could be proud of.
Working with Millennial Web Development was a frictionless experience.
He's pretty quick to respond and knows his way around HubSpot very well.
They understood our expectations for the site and designed a visually pleasing, easy to navigate site that incorporated our brand elements well. The team was quick to respond and completed the project well within the pre-established timeline.
They delivered everything on time and within budget.
Jim helped us move our website over to Wordpress and it also went through a complete redesign. We worked together from initial project scoping all the way through project completion. Planning and execution went very smoothly…
We are a publicly-traded company with many disclosure requirements and they were great with every single request. Their UI and UX capabilities are impressive. They custom-built the entire site and their WordPress front-end is so easy to use.
Although Jim was the first outside developer we worked with, there was little room for improvement.
We have had an awesome experience with Jim and his crew! He has been on time, responsive, and helpful. Additionally, our development team is picky about contracting work, and they have had nothing but positive feedback. 10 out of 10!
I worked with Jim who not only designed a website for us but jumped in to help fix a logo for us. He finished the website on time and pretty quickly and helped bring my vision to life.
[Millennial] has been spectacular, always delivering above and beyond my requests ahead of aggressive time estimates.
…Jim was able to take my basic ideas and run with them very effectively and produce a nice, clean, effective product that I am able to edit and make changes to easily on the backend. Every deadline was hit and alterations and changes were made really fast.
Our old web developer bailed on us mid project and Jim and his team were able to jump in and complete the site for us. They are able to constantly add new features and get the work done very fast.
They are very responsive when questions arise to provide guidance when we need it.
Jim is the quintessential professional with a touch for sleek and professional development. He also goes above and beyond what is requested.
Most importantly, working with Millennial felt like we were working with our own in-house development team.
They were quick to solve problems and always did so with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
He has a high level skill set and he kept a strong line of communication present throughout the whole project.
It’s one thing to build a site from scratch, it’s quite another to jump into someone else’s code to try untangling the mess, but he did just that!
They responded quickly, communicated clearly, and finished tasks effectively.
I have been most impressed with Millennial Web Development’s customer support during, and especially after, each build. I will continue working with Millennial Web Development, as I have been doing so for the past five years and counting.
They have always been a pleasure to work with, and they will have us as customers for years to come.
Jim and his team built a logo and brand for me and the entire website. They also made it very easy for me to manage despite the fact that I have no coding or website development skills.
They were responsive, thoughtful problem-solvers who adapted to shifts in needs and timelines with ease. I have worked with many developers in the past and Millennial is among the best.
They care about our brand and my staff as individuals. You don’t get that kind of attention anymore. Plus, the site is ah-mazing! Truly a game changer for our startup.
He kept to his timetable and his efforts went above and beyond the scope of the project. I highly recommend him.
Jim responded quickly to all of my emails and made this process run smoothly and efficiently.
Picking up a messy project from another developer, Millennial jumped in without hesitation, rolled up their sleeves, and delivered work well above expectations.
How we build
Edit 100% of your site without code
We build lightweight custom WordPress themes. Your team changes words and images, and builds new pages from blocks we make for your site.
- Custom theme, no page builder slowing it down
- Blocks made for you, so new pages always look right
- Training before launch, and help whenever you need it
Website maintenance that keeps your site fast and secure
- Backups every day
- Performance and security monitoring every day
- WordPress and plugin updates every week
We can also tailor a maintenance plan to the way your site works.
Insights
Insights from our team
A few of the articles we’ve written on web design, WordPress, SEO and website maintenance.
AI search
How ChatGPT and other generative AI are changing search
What AI answers mean for how buyers find a business, and what to do about it.
Read the article
Agencies
How marketing agencies scale faster with a white-label WordPress partner
When to bring in a development partner, and how to keep clients happy while you grow.
Read the article
Projects
How to manage stakeholders in a website redesign
Keeping the people who sign off aligned, from the first meeting to launch day.
Read the articleQuestions
Questions we hear most
Something else on your mind? We're happy to talk it through.
- How long does a new website take?
- It depends on the size of the site. We give you a date before work starts.
- Can my team edit the site after launch?
- Yes. Every page is built from blocks your team can edit, and we train them before launch.
- Do you work with other agencies?
- Yes. We design and build WordPress sites under your agency's name.
- What does website maintenance include?
- Daily backups, performance and security monitoring, and weekly WordPress and plugin updates, from $79 a month.
- Do you work outside Chicago?
- Yes. We're based in Chicago and work with clients across Illinois and the US.
- How much does a website cost?
- It depends on the platform, the size of the site and the features. Configure your site in a few minutes and we email you a quote. Configure your site and get a quote.
- Do you build on WordPress or Next.js?
- Both. We build custom WordPress sites your team can edit without code. We also build web apps and marketing sites in Next.js, and this website runs on it. When selling is the main job, we build Shopify stores. About custom web development.