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The Problem

Good Candidates Quit at the Apply Form

An agency site has two jobs: win applications and win clients. Most fail both quietly, because nobody sees the candidates who gave up.

  1. 01 · Abandoned applies

    Candidates quit when the form demands an account and a CV file.

    Short mobile forms take CVs from files, Drive, or Dropbox with no account.

  2. 02 · Stale roles

    Hiring managers find roles that closed months ago.

    Filled roles leave your site and its job markup together.

  3. 03 · Retyped jobs

    Recruiters retype each job into the site, ATS, and boards.

    Each role gets posted once and closes everywhere when it's filled.

  4. 04 · Pay rates

    Every retyped copy risks a wrong pay rate.

    A single synced source keeps pay rates the same everywhere.

A nurse finds your best-paying role on a phone during a night-shift break. The apply form wants an account, a long list of fields, and a CV file they can't reach, so they close it and apply elsewhere. Meanwhile, a hiring manager checks your site before a call and finds roles that closed months ago. Your recruiters retype each job into the website, the ATS, and the job boards. Every copy is another chance to get the pay rate wrong.

We start by mapping both journeys: candidates finding and applying, and employers checking your credibility or sending a vacancy. Then we sync jobs from the ATS you already use, so each role is posted once and closes everywhere when it's filled. Applying takes a few taps on a phone, with CV upload from files or cloud storage. Google's job markup and the Indexing API get new roles crawled sooner, not weeks later.

  • Apply in a few taps

    Short mobile forms with CV upload from files, Google Drive, or Dropbox, and no forced account.

  • Post once, close everywhere

    Jobs sync from your tracking system, so filled roles leave your site and its job markup together.

  • Pages clients take seriously

    Sector pages, placement stories, and a vacancy form that make a hiring manager pick up the phone.

Our Recruitment Website Process

From Job Flow Map to First Applications

Work starts with the apply flow, so you approve it on a clickable prototype before we build. Then we connect the ATS and you test real applications end to end.

  1. The first call is free and covers your sectors, candidates, clients, and ATS. You get a job flow map showing where each role is created, published, and closed, plus a fixed-price proposal.

What's Included

What Our Staffing Website Design Covers

Every build serves both sides of your market: candidates who need to apply fast and employers who need proof you understand their sector. These six parts appear in most builds.

  • Job search and filters

    Keyword, location, sector, salary, and contract-type filters that surface the right roles in seconds.

  • Mobile apply and CV upload

    Short forms, CV upload from phone or cloud storage, and screening questions set per role.

  • ATS and CRM sync

    Jobs flow in from Bullhorn, JobAdder, Vincere, or similar systems, and applications flow back with CVs.

  • Employer and vacancy pages

    Sector pages, placement stories, and a vacancy form that routes each enquiry to the right consultant.

  • Job markup and indexing

    JobPosting markup with salary and location, remote-job fields, and Indexing API updates as roles change.

  • Privacy, testing, and launch

    Consent records, CV retention rules, device testing, launch, and recruiter training on managing jobs.

Compare Options

DeveloperLook vs Job Board Plugin vs Recruitment Template

A job board plugin or a ready-made template can suit an agency posting a few roles. Here's how each copes with daily postings and an ATS.

DeveloperLook
Plugin
Planning
DeveloperLook: Job flow map firstPlugin: Plugin setup
Candidate apply
DeveloperLook: Short, mobile-first formPlugin: Plugin form
ATS integration
DeveloperLook: API or feed syncPlugin: Often manual
Testing
DeveloperLook: Tested with your ATSPlugin: Plugin defaults
Speed to launch
DeveloperLook: 3 to 12 weeksPlugin: A few days
Support
DeveloperLook: 30 to 90 days includedPlugin: Plugin forums
Ownership
DeveloperLook: Your site and job dataPlugin: Yours, plus plugin license
Cost
DeveloperLook: Fixed price from $1,350Plugin: Low upfront cost

Projects We've Built

HR, staffing, and payroll apps and websites that our team designed and built. The portfolio shows more projects by industry.

What Our Clients Say

What Clients Say After Launch

Feedback from teams we have built websites and business platforms for.

We had a pretty specific idea of what we wanted our website to become, but I wasn’t sure how easily we could explain all of it to a development team. There were quite a few moving parts, and we were working toward a deadline, so I expected a few things to get lost along the way. That never really happened. They understood what we were trying to achieve, kept us updated throughout the process, and got everything ready within the agreed timeline. The final site feels much easier to navigate, works beautifully on mobile, and is noticeably smoother for our customers. It was a huge relief seeing the original idea actually turn into the website we had in mind.

Michael BennettFounder & CEO of Northbridge Consulting01 / 03
  • 1,250+

    Projects shipped

  • 10+

    Years of experience

  • Top 3%

    Upwork Top Rated Plus

  • 5 stars

    Average review score

Want results like these?

Tell us what you are building. You get a reply within 24 hours on business days, then a written estimate.

Work Culture

Why Staffing Agencies Trust Us With Their Job Flow

Your site earns its keep through completed applications and roles you fill. These habits keep your jobs accurate and your candidates moving.

  • Candidates test the apply flow

    Before launch, real people apply to your test jobs from their own phones. Every field they stumble on gets cut or fixed, because each extra step loses you applicants.

  • One job, one source

    Roles live in your tracking system and flow to your site automatically. Filled jobs close everywhere at once, so nobody applies for a role that's gone.

  • Job markup checked

    Every job template passes Google's Rich Results Test before launch. Expired roles drop their markup, as Google's job posting rules require.

  • Candidate data kept tight

    CVs sit in restricted storage with the retention rules your policy sets. Consent is recorded with each application, which supports GDPR duties for UK and EU candidates.

  • Fixed scope, fixed price

    Your scope and price are agreed in writing before any work begins. If you want more mid-project, you get a separate quote first.

  • Your site, jobs, and data

    The site, candidate data, and hosting accounts are registered to your agency. Switching developers later means handing over a login, not rebuilding.

Overview

Who handles recruitment agency website design for staffing firms and recruiters?

DeveloperLook handles recruitment agency website design for staffing firms and recruiters. We build job search, short mobile applications with CV upload, employer vacancy forms, and a sync with your applicant tracking system, plus job markup for Google. Projects start at $1,350 and go live in 3 to 12 weeks on a fixed scope.

DEVELOPERLOOK

Project facts · Recruitment Agency Website Design

Service
Agency sites with job search, mobile applications, and ATS sync
Typical timeline
3 to 12 weeks, depending on plan
Platforms
WordPress or custom builds with ATS sync
Built with
PHP, React, Algolia, and ATS APIs
Experience
10+ years of development experience and 1,250+ shipped projects
Post-launch support
30 to 90 days, depending on plan
Communication
Calls in US, UK, and AU business hours
Starting price
From $1,350 USD, fixed scope after discovery

Reviewed 30 Sep 2026 by Saimul Islam

Good fit

  • Agencies losing applicants mid-form

    Your apply form asks for everything up front, and candidates on phones give up before they reach the CV upload.

  • Staffing firms posting jobs daily

    Your recruiters retype every new role into the website, the ATS, and several job boards, and you want employment agency website design that posts each job once.

  • Specialist and niche recruiters

    You place nurses, engineers, or finance staff, but your site looks like every generalist agency, so you want recruitment agency web design built around your sector.

  • In-house HR and talent teams

    You need a careers site with job search, clean applications, and an employer brand that matches the company website.

  • Agencies with recruitment clients

    Your recruitment client needs a new site with ATS integration, and your team would rather white-label the build than learn job markup.

Not a fit

  • Replacing your ATS

    You want to replace your applicant tracking system itself. We connect your site to the ATS you use, and we don't build one.

  • No job listings

    You need a company site with no job listings or applicants. Our Corporate Website Design and Development service suits that better.

  • Paid job marketplace

    You're building a paid job marketplace where employers post and candidates search nationwide. Our MVP Development Services team scopes that as a product.

  • A few roles a year

    Your budget is under $1,350, or you post only a few roles a year. A job board plugin on your current site will do the job.

Not sure we're the right fit?

Book a free call or message us. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right team.

Pricing

Transparent Starting Prices for Recruitment Agency Website Design

These are starting points in USD. Your final price depends on your ATS, your job volume, and the number of brands, and you get a fixed proposal after a free discovery call.

$1k$2k$3k$4k$5k$6k$7k$8k$1,350$3,350$6,700

For agencies that need a credible site with synced jobs and a mobile apply form.

$1,350one-time, USD

Get a fixed quote
  • Up to 10 designed pages
  • Job listings synced from your ATS
  • Mobile apply with CV upload
  • Employer vacancy form
  • Job markup and Indexing API setup
  • 30 days of post-launch support

Recommended

For growing agencies that need job search, alerts, and two-way ATS sync.

$3,350one-time, USD

Get a fixed quote
  • Everything in Agency Website
  • Job search, filters, and email alerts
  • Applications sent back to your ATS
  • Sector and location landing pages
  • Consent records and CV retention
  • 60 days of post-launch support

For multi-brand agencies that need candidate accounts and client shortlist portals.

$6,700one-time, USD

Get a fixed quote
  • Everything in Recruitment Platform
  • Candidate accounts and saved jobs
  • Client portal for shortlists
  • Multi-brand or multi-region job boards
  • Job feed export to job boards
  • 90 days of post-launch support

For Agencies

White-Label Recruitment Site Builds for Agencies

You own the client relationship. We supply the recruitment site engineering behind it: job sync, apply flows, and job markup. Quotes are fixed for resale, and your client tests applications on staging before launch.

How the partnership works

White label: your client only ever sees your brand

  • Your client
  • You, the agency
  • DeveloperLook
  1. Share the brief

    Send the client's sectors, ATS name, and job volume so we can check the API.

    1. Client needs
    2. You share the details
    3. Details received
  2. We scope and price

    You get a job flow map, a fixed quote, and dates you can share.

    1. Scope and plan
    2. Proposal to resell
    3. Your quoteYOUR LOGO
  3. Build and hand off

    We build, test applications end to end, and hand over under your brand.

    1. Done by our team
    2. Your brand on it
    3. Handed to your clientDone
  • Stay client-facing

    Our work ships under your agency's name, from staging to handover.

  • ATS work handled

    We deal with Bullhorn, JobAdder, or Vincere APIs, so you don't have to.

  • Predictable margins

    Fixed quotes protect your markup from kickoff to launch.

  • Flexible capacity

    Add developers during busy months without new hires.

The Right Technology for Your Project

Technology Stack

We build on WordPress or a custom stack, depending on your job volume and ATS. These are the tools behind most of our agency sites.

    • WordPress logoWordPress
    • PHP logoPHP
    • Laravel logoLaravel
    • Next.js logoNext.js
    • React logoReact
    • Google Search Console logoGoogle Search Console
    • Google Analytics logoGA4
    • Algolia logoAlgolia
    • Indeed
    • LinkedIn
    • Greenhouse
    • HubSpot logoHubSpot
    • Salesforce logoSalesforce
    • Zapier
    • Make
    • Cloudflare logoCloudflare
    • AWS logoAWS
    • WP Engine
    • MySQL logoMySQL
    • PostgreSQL logoPostgreSQL

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers on cost, timelines, ATS connections, Google job search, and candidate data.

  • Our agency websites start at $1,350, with your job listings synced automatically and a mobile apply form. Recruitment platforms with job search, alerts, and two-way ATS sync start at $3,350. Talent portals with candidate and client accounts start at $6,700. ATS and plugin fees stay on your own accounts.

  • Plan on 3 to 5 weeks for an agency website and 6 to 8 weeks for a recruitment platform. Talent portals need 9 to 12 weeks. ATS access usually sets the pace, so we request API credentials in the first week and test the connection early. You see real jobs on the staging site within days.

  • We connect to applicant tracking systems that offer an API or an XML job feed, including Bullhorn, JobAdder, Vincere, Greenhouse, and Lever. We confirm what your plan allows during discovery, because some ATS vendors charge extra for API access. The price is fixed after that check.

  • Each job page carries JobPosting markup with the title, description, location, employer, and date posted, which Google requires. We also send new and closed roles through Google's Indexing API, which Google recommends for job pages. Expired roles lose their markup automatically, so your listings in Google stay accurate and trusted.

  • Yes, candidates can apply as guests in a few taps. They upload a CV from their phone, Google Drive, or Dropbox, answer short screening questions, and get a confirmation email. Accounts stay optional for candidates who want saved jobs and alerts, so the shortest path to applying stays open.

  • Remote roles use Google's TELECOMMUTE job location type, and Google requires at least one country where applicants may live. Hybrid roles keep a physical address as well. Getting this wrong hides remote jobs from the right searchers, so we check it on every job template.

  • CVs are stored in restricted, encrypted storage that only your admin roles can open. We record consent with each application and set retention rules, so old CVs are deleted on the schedule your privacy policy states. For UK and EU candidates, this supports your GDPR obligations.

  • Recruiting website design has to serve two audiences at once: candidates who want to apply fast and employers who judge your credibility. A normal business site serves one. That's why we design separate paths, sector pages for clients, and a job search that works on phones.

  • Yes, we redesign existing agency sites and keep what already ranks. Old job and page URLs get 301 redirects to their new pages, and we move your content and consultant profiles before reconnecting the ATS. Your job listings stay live and searchable during the whole switch.

  • Recruiters keep managing jobs in the ATS they already use, and the site updates itself. Pages, sector content, and consultant profiles are edited in the CMS without a developer. Included support runs 30 to 90 days by plan, and every account is registered to your agency.

Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLook

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