GLIDE® is a web design and development agency in Austin, Texas, specializing in WordPress and Shopify theme development, branding, and digital marketing strategy for SMBs, enterprises, startups, and nonprofits. The agency pairs beauty with results, creating SEO-optimized, user-friendly websites.
GLIDE® is a web design and development agency founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. The agency specializes in WordPress and Shopify theme development, branding, and digital marketing strategy for SMB and enterprise clients, with a particular focus on startups and nonprofits. GLIDE® describes its mission as pairing beauty with results, creating SEO-optimized, user-friendly websites for organizations that help people.
The agency operates with a team of under 49 employees and has completed over 850 projects. Founder and CEO Travis McAshan leads the B-Corp certified agency, which also holds certifications as a Benefit Corporation. GLIDE®'s minimum project budget is $25,000, with an average hourly rate of $150.
GLIDE®'s service offering includes web design and development, SEO, WordPress and eCommerce development, UI/UX design, branding, PPC, digital strategy, and conversion rate optimization. The team works across platforms such as WordPress, Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento, and Webflow, and uses frameworks like Laravel, Next.js, React, and Vue. Expertise spans B2B and B2C marketing, technical SEO, generative engine optimization, and user research.
The agency serves clients across nonprofit, consumer goods, fintech, healthcare, dental, software, sports, wellness, eCommerce, and transportation industries. Its client roster includes WPEngine, Circuit of the Americas, Baylor College of Medicine, RetailMeNot, Yeti Coolers, and the Austin Humane Society.
Google reviews give GLIDE® a perfect 5.0 rating. Clients consistently praise the team's creativity, technical skill, responsiveness, and on-time delivery. Several reviews highlight GLIDE®'s commitment to nonprofit work and its ability to deliver full-featured sites within budget.
The portfolio includes projects for Circuit of the Americas, Swindled Podcast, Shiner Beer, Austin Humane Society, Mensa Foundation, Arc of Texas, and Chimp Haven. These engagements range from $20,000 to $100,000 and typically span three to eight months. GLIDE® has also received industry recognition, including Inc. 5000, AVA Digital Awards, and Clutch Top Web Design Company honors.
Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- PPC
- Digital Strategy
- CRO
Industries Served
Team Size
Pros
- Delivers projects on time (mentioned in reviews)
- Strong commitment to nonprofits, delivering full-featured sites within budget
- Provides ongoing support on live sites
Client Review Analysis
Google reviews give GLIDE® a perfect 5.0 rating, praising creativity, technical expertise, responsiveness, on-time delivery, and dedication to nonprofits.