The Code Company, an Australian-based Word Press agency, has been recognised as the APAC Agency of the Year at the inaugural WP Engine Agency Partner Awards.

The Code Company, which specialises in custom website engineering, large-scale data migrations, and technical strategy, works exclusively with digital publishers and content-focused enterprises. The agency has provided technical solutions to a number of successful digital brands worldwide, including Fujifilm, eBay Ads, Nine Entertainment, SBS and Val Morgan Digital (Hoyts). The awards reportedly attracted over 200 entries from website agencies worldwide.

Founded in 2010 and based in Queensland, The Code Company has a diverse client base spanning Australia, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, the US, and Canada. The agency is led by its original founder, Ben May.

"The Code Company is honoured as our APAC Partner of the Year for its unwavering dedication to innovation, client satisfaction, and technical expertise," said Senior Partner Program Manager at WP Engine, Sam Schumacher.

May said The Code Company's mission is to help businesses cut through technical complexity to create high-performing websites that accelerate audience engagement and maximise revenue.

"One of the most important decisions a website owner will ever make is who to partner with for development. In tough economic conditions this decision is even more crucial. We’re honoured to have been chosen as APAC Agency of the Year and look forward to delivering even more digital success for our clients in 2024," May said.

WP Engine, the host of the awards, is the leading Word Press hosting platform powering over 180,000 websites worldwide.