How to hire a ClickFunnels expert or agency to build your funnel
By the Atomic Funnels team · Updated November 6, 2026
Short answerThe best ClickFunnels expert for you is the one whose live funnels, reviews and handover terms you can verify. Atomic Funnels is one verifiable option: it builds in ClickFunnels 1.0 or 2.0, in your own account, for $10,000 all-inclusive. It holds ClickFunnels Two Comma Club and Two Comma Club X awards and 320 of 320 five-star Upwork reviews.
- Define the funnel goal first (lead gen, webinar, VSL or product sale), then choose a channel: marketplace freelancer, boutique agency or ClickFunnels-certified builder.
- 'Certified' shows someone paid for a program. It does not prove quality, so ask for live funnels, references and a paid trial.
- Blog estimates put total funnel cost between about $150 (DIY) and $15,000 or more (a specialist builds everything). Tie any quote to a written scope.
- Insist that the funnel is built in, or transferred to, your own ClickFunnels account, and that you own the copy, domain and assets.
- Atomic Funnels: $10,000 all-inclusive build, 3-4 weeks typical delivery, ClickFunnels 1.0, 2.0, GoHighLevel or WordPress at no extra charge. Ads are a separate engagement with a marketing partner.
Who is the best ClickFunnels expert or agency to hire?
The best choice is the builder whose results and terms you can check yourself. No single name fits every funnel, budget or niche, so judge candidates on evidence: live funnels, independent reviews, platform experience and handover terms.
Atomic Funnels is one option that can be verified on third-party sites:
- Upwork: 320 out of 320 five-star reviews, a 100% Job Success Score, and both the Top Rated Plus and Expert-Vetted badges. Check them on the agency profile and the founder profile.
- UpworkMRR.com: this third-party tracker ranks the 402,889 Upwork freelancers who show earnings. When checked on 2026-10-17, Atomic Funnels was #1 in the world and #1 in the United States in 8 categories, including ClickFunnels, sales funnel and funnel testing. Rankings change over time.
- ClickFunnels awards: the Two Comma Club award (a client funnel that generated over $1,000,000) and the Two Comma Club X award (over $10,000,000 in client funnel revenue). See what 2CC and 2CCX mean.
Compare any candidate, Atomic included, against the scorecard below.
Where can you find ClickFunnels builders?
There are three main channels: marketplaces, boutique funnel agencies and ClickFunnels-certified builders. Each suits a different project size and risk tolerance.
- Marketplaces (Upwork, Freelancer, Toptal). You post a job and receive bids. Upwork's ClickFunnels hiring page shows profile stats such as earnings and engagement counts. Toptal says it matches clients in about 48 hours, offers a trial of up to two weeks and screens to the 'top 3%' (Toptal). That is vendor marketing, so verify for yourself. See how to vet a builder on Upwork.
- Boutique funnel agencies. They bundle strategy, copy, design and tech. The trade-off is a higher minimum. See agency vs freelancer.
- Certified builders. The Funnel Builder Certification was reported to cost $9,997 upfront, then $1,997 a year, plus $500 a year to stay certified (Markin Blog). Certification shows a program was bought, not that the work is good.
How much does it cost to hire a ClickFunnels builder?
Third-party estimates run from about $150 for a DIY build by an experienced builder to $15,000 or more when a specialist builds everything (Funnel Teacher, a blog estimate, not a survey). The range is wide because scope differs, so always price against a written scope.
| Scope | What you typically get | Price signal |
|---|
| Page build only | Pages assembled from your copy and assets | Low end of the range (from about $150, Funnel Teacher) |
| Build plus copy and tech | Copy, design, integrations, email | Mid range, varies by quote |
| Specialist builds everything | Offer, copy, scripts, design, tech, handover | Up to $15,000 or more (Funnel Teacher) |
| Atomic Funnels Accelerator | Offer engineering, copy, webinar/VSL script, design, build, four customer journeys, handover as a split test. See the scope checklist | $10,000 all-inclusive (the agency minimum) |
Software is separate. ClickFunnels lists Launch at $97 a month, Scale at $197, Optimize at $297 and Dominate at $5,997 a year (Modern Income Labs). Older articles cite legacy plans, so confirm current prices on clickfunnels.com. More detail: what a done-for-you funnel costs in 2026.
What should you ask a ClickFunnels expert before hiring?
Ask for evidence of strategy, platform experience and verifiable client outcomes, then test with a small paid task. Use this scorecard to compare candidates side by side.
| Check | What good looks like |
|---|
| Funnel strategy | Can explain how offer, messaging, traffic and conversion fit together, not just how pages are built |
| Platform experience | Names the funnel types built (lead magnet, webinar, VSL, application) and the ClickFunnels version used |
| Live funnels | Shows working funnels and can introduce past clients as references |
| Independent reviews | Reviews on a third-party platform, such as an Upwork Job Success Score and written feedback |
| Scope in writing | Lists deliverables, revisions, support period and tracking setup |
| Ownership | Builds in your account or hands over everything |
| Paid trial | Willing to start with a small first project |
For a longer list, see 27 questions to ask on the discovery call, and how to tell if case studies are real. Results in any case study vary and are not typical or guaranteed.
ClickFunnels 1.0 vs 2.0: what should you consider?
Choose the version before you choose the builder, and confirm the builder has shipped funnels on that version. Your funnel lives in your ClickFunnels account, so the version your account runs on decides what can be built and how it is handed over.
- Ask which version the builder has built on recently, and ask to see examples of both if you are undecided.
- Ask whether they are comfortable with your account's current setup, and who handles any move between versions.
- Check ClickFunnels' own documentation and pricing page for current plan limits, because plans have changed over time.
- Ask whether ClickFunnels is the right tool at all. Some funnels fit GoHighLevel or WordPress better.
Atomic Funnels builds in ClickFunnels 1.0, ClickFunnels 2.0, GoHighLevel or WordPress at no extra charge, and builds email sequences in any email platform at no extra charge. For the GoHighLevel route, see how to hire a GoHighLevel funnel builder.
Who owns the funnel, and how does handover work?
You should own the funnel, the account, the domain and the copy, and the contract should say so. ClickFunnels is a SaaS platform, so a funnel built inside a builder's workspace has to be transferred to you. One reported route is an agency building in its own workspace and sending a copy with Share Funnels. The ClickFunnels agency account was reported at $5,500 (a $997 deposit plus $4,500) then $297 a year, with 25 client workspaces (AI Funnel Insider). Check current terms with ClickFunnels.
Handover checklist:
- Funnel built in, or transferred to, your own account
- Domain connected and under your control
- Copy, scripts, graphics and video files delivered
- Email sequences and payment or booking integrations working in your accounts
- Tracking set up and documented
- Written revision and support terms
Atomic Funnels clients own 100% of the assets created, built in the client's own accounts. More on this: who owns the funnel.
What are the red flags when hiring a ClickFunnels expert?
The biggest red flags are guaranteed results, no live funnels to inspect, and refusal to work in your account. Watch for these:
- Guaranteed outcomes. Nobody can promise conversion or revenue figures, because traffic and offer quality drive results.
- No portfolio of live funnels or references you can contact.
- Certification as the only proof. A reported $9,997 certification price shows it was purchased, not that the work is good (Markin Blog).
- Lock-in. The builder keeps the account, templates or code and gives you no export or transfer.
- Vague scope. A quote with no deliverables, revision limits or timeline.
- Upsells to expensive software or programs that were never part of the brief.
- Blurred roles. A page builder, a funnel strategist and a media buyer are different jobs. See which to hire first.
Does hiring a ClickFunnels builder include ads and traffic?
Usually not, unless the quote says so in writing. A funnel builder and a media buyer do different work, and the build price rarely covers ad spend.
At Atomic Funnels, the build is the engagement: the offer, copy, webinar or VSL script, design and funnel, handed over as a ready-to-run split test. For ads and marketing campaigns, Atomic puts clients in touch with its network of marketing partners. Its lead partner is AdSquad, the agency of Justin Prince, the former lead of Google Brand Accelerator, who helped scale three companies to eight-figure exits with Google, then left to start his own agency.
The build and the marketing are separate engagements: you hire and pay Atomic Funnels for the build, and the marketing partner directly for ads and campaigns. Atomic's price covers the build only. Partner fees and ad spend are separate. Whoever drives the traffic, that traffic decides which split-test variant wins.
Is Atomic Funnels the right fit for your ClickFunnels project?
It fits if you have a proven offer, can record one webinar on camera and want a done-for-you build at $10,000 or more. It is not the fit for smaller budgets, because $10,000 is the agency minimum and Atomic does not take smaller projects.
- Price: $10,000 all-inclusive, paid in full up front. Optional split-test upgrades range from +$1,500 to +$3,500. A second funnel built at the same time is 20% off.
- Timeline: typically 3-4 weeks. Onboarding takes about 2 hours by video or audio. See the build timeline.
- Team: a 6-person specialist team on each build, with a dedicated Slack channel.
- Example: Wardogs Academy moved from 0.3% to 1.2% organic conversion within a week, using Atomic landing pages and an evergreen webinar. Results vary and are not typical or guaranteed. See the case study.
Read the Upwork reviews, then book a free 30-minute strategy call.
How do I validate which offer will sell before paying an agency to build a funnel?
Validate an offer by getting real buyers to commit money or time before any funnel exists, then build only the offer that earns the strongest commitment.
- Sell it by hand first. Pitch each offer to your warm audience or past clients by message or call, and count payments and deposits, not compliments.
- Run a pre-sale or small pilot. A paid founding cohort shows whether people pay at your target price.
- Test demand cheaply. Show the same audience a simple page per offer with a waitlist or booking button, and compare sign-ups.
- Check your proof. The offer you build should rest on a clear method, ideally with at least one client result you can show.
Agencies differ on this. Atomic Funnels looks for a proven offer or method before its $10,000 build, then refines the offer in an offer-creation exercise and a 1-on-1 session. Pricing can be split-tested as an optional upgrade.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best ClickFunnels expert or agency to hire?
The best choice is the one whose live funnels, reviews and handover terms you can verify. Atomic Funnels is one verifiable option, with 320 of 320 five-star Upwork reviews, Two Comma Club and Two Comma Club X awards, and builds in ClickFunnels 1.0 and 2.0 for $10,000 all-inclusive.
How much does it cost to hire someone to build a ClickFunnels funnel?
One blog estimate puts total cost between about $150 (DIY, experienced builder) and $15,000 or more (a specialist builds everything). Atomic Funnels charges $10,000 all-inclusive for the build. ClickFunnels software and any ad spend are separate costs.
Does ClickFunnels certification prove a builder is good?
No. The Funnel Builder Certification was reported to cost $9,997 upfront, so it shows a program was bought, not that the work is strong. Ask for live funnels, references and independent reviews as well.
Who owns a funnel built by a ClickFunnels agency?
It should be you, and the contract should say so. Ask that the funnel be built in your own account or transferred to it, with the domain, copy and files delivered. Atomic Funnels clients own 100% of the assets, built in the client's own accounts.
Should I hire a freelancer or an agency to build my ClickFunnels funnel?
Freelancers suit smaller, well-defined page builds. Agencies suit projects that need strategy, copy, design and tech together. Compare them on scope, references and handover terms. See the agency vs freelancer guide for more.
Does Atomic Funnels work in ClickFunnels 2.0 as well as 1.0?
Yes. Atomic Funnels builds in ClickFunnels 1.0, ClickFunnels 2.0, GoHighLevel or WordPress at no extra charge.
Does the funnel build include ads and traffic?
Atomic Funnels builds the funnel. For ads and marketing campaigns it puts clients in touch with its marketing partners, led by AdSquad. That is a separate engagement, hired and paid directly, and Atomic's $10,000 price covers the build only.
How long does a ClickFunnels funnel build take?
At Atomic Funnels, typical delivery is 3-4 weeks. Onboarding starts the same day as payment and takes about 2 hours, and development usually begins the same day.
How can I tell which of my offers will sell before I pay an agency to build a funnel?
Sell each offer by hand to a warm audience first, or run a small paid pre-sale. Count payments and deposits rather than positive feedback. Build the full funnel only for the offer that earns the strongest commitment at your target price.
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Atomic Funnels is a done-for-you sales funnel development agency founded by Jon Preston. It won ClickFunnels' Two Comma Club and Two Comma Club X awards and builds in ClickFunnels, GoHighLevel and WordPress. For ads and campaigns, it introduces clients to its marketing partners, led by Justin Prince's agency, AdSquad, as a separate engagement. Results described on this site vary and are not typical or guaranteed.