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Beautiful Websites. Measurable Results.
Trajectory builds beautiful, fast, results-driven websites. A lean team of deeply experienced specialists handles every project, from strategy through launch and beyond. 20 years. 200+ projects. Never missed a deadline...
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Web Design
Web Development
SEO
Content Marketing
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Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
23 Projects Listed
Trajectory Web Design Services
Web Design
Web Development
SEO
Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
PPC
CRO
Market Research
Digital Strategy
UI/UX Design
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City of Atlanta
Ronald McDonald House Charities
BTWN Exhibits
Helicopter Express
Accord Ventilation
Agency672
Lannan Foundation
North Georgia Concrete
Biochromex
MLW Surfaces
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Trajectory Web Design Reviews & Testimonials
Don DeStefano
VP Business Development at CMP Advanced Mechanical Solutions
5.0★
Web Development Review from Don DeStefano
Working with Josh and the Trajectory team on the new CMP Advanced Mechanical Solutions website was an incredible experience!
From the start, Josh took the time to truly understand our vision and brought it to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. His expertise, patience, and dedication made the entire process seamless. He provided outstanding support throughout the project and continues to do so even after its completion. His commitment to ensuring everything runs smoothly is truly appreciated.
If you're looking for a talented and reliable web developer, Josh is the one to contact. Highly recommend!
Guðrún Liv Arden
Business Development Marketing Manager at Five Star Awnings
5.0★
Web Design Review from Guðrún Liv Arden
Josh and the team at Trajectory made this process so smooth and led me through each step with clarity and confidence. The project timeline was incredibly organized, and no deadline was ever missed.
Trajectory ensures that our site will always be maintained, and we can call anytime for assistance. They also gave us great information on how to make any changes independently, if we so desire.
Whether you know exactly what you want or would like a bit of guidance through the process, Trajectory is the way to go. Josh was always incredibly helpful, professional, and a pleasure to work with. I give 5 stars all around, a fantastic value for the product we received! Couldn't be happier!
Jack Yeh
Partner at BTWN EXHIBITS
5.0★
Web Design Review from Jack Yeh
We've been collaborating with Josh and his team at Trajectory Web Design since 2017 for our website development and rebranding needs. Josh has consistently demonstrated professionalism and is exceptionally quick to respond to our queries. Our partnership remains strong as we continue to engage with them for ongoing site maintenance and enhancements.
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Empowering businesses with delightful user experiences
Feelpixel is a UX design studio. We design user-centric digital solutions and B2C and B2B products in the form of mobile apps, web apps, and websites.
Recognized as the 10 best UI UX Agency in India by Silicon India and with a 4.9 clutch rating we have been able to successfully work with 40+ clients...
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Design Services
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Graphic Design
Logo Design
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Location
Pune, India
Number of Employees
Under 49
Portfolios Count
20 Projects Listed
Feelpixel Services
Design Services
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Graphic Design
Logo Design
Product Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
SEO
Digital Strategy
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Gaana
bajaj Allianz
Old Mutual
Best&Less
Cars24
Facets Cloud
Yes Bank
LendingKart
Zycus
PnB
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Feelpixel Reviews & Testimonials
Deepthi Kandiraju
CTO, Director at AuctionBazaar.Com
5.0★
UI/UX Design Review from Deepthi Kandiraju
Our overall experience with Feelpixel was highly positive and impactful, marked by a well-structured and transparent project management approach. The team worked in clearly defined phases, regularly updating us and aligning deliverables with our expectations, while ensuring all milestones were met on time. Their responsiveness and ability to promptly address feedback, adapt to evolving needs, and proactively suggest improvements demonstrated a strong commitment to collaboration and excellence. The redesigned platform significantly improved user engagement and usability, users found it easier to browse properties, leading to longer sessions, increased inquiries, and greater trust in the platform. Bankers also benefited from enhanced listing visibility and better auction participation. Overall, the project elevated user satisfaction, boosted platform credibility, and enhanced operational efficiency.
Hemangee Gawade
Project Manager at Nvest Solution Private Limited
5.0★
UI/UX Design Review from Hemangee Gawade
Feelpixel was engaged to build a unified digital platform tailored to Nvests operations. The project included creating a seamless project management system, integrating HR functions such as attendance tracking, leave management, and employee productivity monitoring. On the finance side, features included adding purchase orders (POs), raising dues, and enabling the finance team to send emails directly to clients through the platform. The solution aimed to centralize workflows, enhance visibility, and improve efficiency across departments. It was designed to be scalable, customizable, and user-friendly.
Deepthi Kandiraju
Review from Google
5.0★
Deepthi Kandiraju's Review Sourced from Google
When we approached Feelpixel for the new digital experience for Auction Bazaar, they quickly immersed themselves in understanding our pain points, competitive landscape, and vision. Their knack for seamlessly bridging business goals with impactful design solutions truly stood out. What set them apart was their timely communication, deep expertise in user experience and digital brand language, which brought an added layer of craft in their work. Collaborating with the Feelpixel team was a rewarding experience from start to finish. definitely recommend them to anyone looking for world class design solutions.
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Imagine a world where brands don't just exist, they thrive. They dance across billboards, pirouette in digital spheres, and leave their mark on hearts and minds through the magic of storytelling. That's the world we conjure at Outlook Media India, India's fastest-growing brand marketing and advertising...
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Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Advertising
Public Relations
Media Buying
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Location
Delhi, India
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Outlook Media India Services
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Advertising
Public Relations
Media Buying
Digital Strategy
WordPress Website Design
Branding
Graphic Design
Creative Services
Digital Marketing
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Bajaj Alliianz
HDFC Bank
Unilever
DCB Bank
Marico
P&G
Swiggy
UBER
Apple
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Outlook Media India Reviews & Testimonials
Gulshan Singh
Review from Google
5.0★
Gulshan Singh's Review Sourced from Google
"Fantastic experience with Outlook Media Agency. Their team is creative, professional, and highly effective in delivering tailored media strategies that drive results. They truly understand our brand and audience. Great communication and always stay ahead of trends. The team at Outlook Media India really knows how to elevate your brand with innovative strategies and effective campaigns. Highly recommend their services for any business looking to grow!"
Oshin Production
Review from Google
5.0★
Oshin Production's Review Sourced from Google
Choosing Outlook Media was one of the best decisions we've made for our business! Their innovative approach and deep industry knowledge have driven remarkable improvements across the board. From better product quality to enhanced client satisfaction, the results speak for themselves. The team is highly responsive, professional, and genuinely invested in our success. I can't recommend them enough for businesses aiming for the next level.
Pragya Oshin
Review from Google
5.0★
Pragya Oshin's Review Sourced from Google
Outlook Media has exceeded our expectations in every way! Their expertise and understanding of our business needs have led to innovative strategies that deliver tangible results. We've experienced significant improvements in areas like product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Their team is incredibly professional, communicative, and dedicated to achieving success for their clients. Partnering with them has been a game-changer, and I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking exceptional outcomes.
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We are your Certified Umbraco Gold PartnerKickbyte is one of Canadas leading Umbraco agencies, with three of the four Umbraco Masters in the country on our team. We specialize in enterprise-grade Umbraco builds, custom integrations, and complex migration projects. Our teams deep technical expertise ensures...
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Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
Email Marketing
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Location
Edmonton, Canada
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Kickbyte Digital Solutions Services
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
Email Marketing
Digital Services
Graphic Design
Branding
Big Data Analytics
Digital Strategy
Design Services
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Canadian Western Bank
Government of Saskatchewan
University of Regina
Alberta Association for Migration Studies
Alberta Distance Learning Centre (ADLC)
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Kickbyte Digital Solutions Reviews & Testimonials
Rene Pierno
Review from Google
5.0★
Rene Pierno's Review Sourced from Google
Kickbyte is awesome at this whole marketing thing! … especially in terms of digital growth for businesses …
Thank you Bhavya for your kindness help and guidance …
Kickbyte has a team that really wants to
meet business needs and to get the job done…
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We envision a world where good design are accessible to everyone
Established in 2014, Riposte is an Indonesia-based creative agency that specializes in creating creative works such as branding, visual design, website development, and environmental design for a wide range of industries...
Top Services:
Graphic Design
Branding
Logo Design
Package Design
Print Design
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Location
Jakarta, Indonesia
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
Riposte Services
Graphic Design
Branding
Logo Design
Package Design
Print Design
Digital Strategy
Web Design
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
Market Research
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Socium translates to "partner" in Latin. At Socium Consultancy, we embody this concept by collaborating closely with our clients, providing outsourced strategic communication solutions as a digital Corporate Communication-as-a-Service (CCaaS) provider...
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Digital Marketing
Public Relations
Web Development
Social Media Marketing
Mobile App Development
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Location
Singapore, Singapore
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Socium Services
Digital Marketing
Public Relations
Web Development
Social Media Marketing
Mobile App Development
Digital Strategy
Web Design
Branding
Digital Services
Business Consulting
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Singapore Management University
Privasec
Sekuro
MORROW Architects & Planners
Six Four Coffee
Integrum
MORROW Intelligence
DECK
Limitless
Nanyang Technological University
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Socium Reviews & Testimonials
Lee Gwen
Review from Google
5.0★
Lee Gwen's Review Sourced from Google
Excellent! The consultants were very involved in the project across the two months. Showed interest in getting to know the festival programmes to pitch to the media. They were fully present in all interviews (radio and tv) and official opening. A pleasant team to work with on the 8th Singapore International Photography Festival.
Li ba swee
Review from Google
5.0★
Li ba swee's Review Sourced from Google
Socium has been responsive and provided useful ideas and advices to assist Guuuu in creating a online presence for our business.
Vincent Ho
Review from Google
4.0★
Vincent Ho's Review Sourced from Google
Kevin and his team has been responsive and provide useful ideas for consideration. A good partner.
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Your App can grow more. No web. No off. Only Apps. No distractions.
At ARKANA, we assist mobile applications with technology, marketing, advertising, and consulting for their teams. With over a decade of industry experience since 2009, we've supported apps for various clients, from startups to major corporations like ABA English, Cabify, Waylet, and more. Our services include...
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Digital Strategy
UI/UX Design
Mobile App Development
Product Design
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Location
León, Spain
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
ARKANA Services
Digital Strategy
UI/UX Design
Mobile App Development
Product Design
CRO
Media Buying
Business Consulting
Market Research
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We are experts in digital marketing and have assisted hundreds of companies increasing their revenue through proven and effective digital strategies, applied on the main social networks and internet search platforms...
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Digital Strategy
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
eCommerce
Advertising
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Location
Santiago, Chile
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Espora Digital Services
Digital Strategy
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
eCommerce
Advertising
Email Marketing
Web Design
eCommerce Development
WordPress Website Design
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Distribuidora San Javier
USACH
Bendita
Lady Mushroom
Multiaceros
Carboneros
PL Ingeniería
Reymond Abogados
Saint Andrew
HVAE
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Espora Digital Reviews & Testimonials
Thais Mandiola Moreno
Review from Google
5.0★
Thais Mandiola Moreno's Review Sourced from Google
I am very happy with the work done by the Espora team. The FIKÄ Pilates website looked spectacular, exactly as I had imagined. They have been committed and professional at all times, perfectly capturing the vision that I wanted to reflect on the website.
Furthermore, every change or modification that I have requested, as well as the incorporation of new pages, has been managed with great dedication and excellent treatment.
Totally recommended! You won't regret working with them.
Geraldine Dallape
Review from Google
5.0★
Geraldine Dallape's Review Sourced from Google
I created my website with Espora Digital a few years ago and the experience was very good. To this day, they continue to help me with questions.
I highly recommend them if you want to create your own online store.
Maite Medina
Review from Google
5.0★
Maite Medina's Review Sourced from Google
The best experience was starting our website idea with them, and they provided us with the best solutions we needed. They're also superb partners for growing and learning in the digital world.
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Search Interactive LLC comprises exceptional individuals dedicated to achieving excellence in our field. With over seven years of expertise in SEO and Analytics, we've established a brand centered on empowering our clientele. Our thriving community inspires us to push beyond limitations, enabling us to...
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SEO
Content Marketing
eCommerce
Digital Strategy
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Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$75/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Search Interactive Services
SEO
Content Marketing
eCommerce
Digital Strategy
Branding
Social Media Marketing
Advertising
Digital Marketing
PPC
Email Marketing
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Amazon
At.mosphere Burj Khalifa
Bayt
BEEAH Group
AEserver
Restrata
Ideal Spaces
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Search Interactive Reviews & Testimonials
Farhan Ihsan
Review from Google
5.0★
Farhan Ihsan's Review Sourced from Google
great to work with him, very responsive results and achieved the gains just as i was looking for. Best SEO in town
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Cliste Design offer our clients jargon-free advice, vast industry experience and a great portfolio!
Cliste Design maintains an unwavering passion for visual storytelling. Our commitment lies in effectively communicating businesses' messages, utilizing design to intricately define and elevate brands. We serve as trusted advisors, collaborating with companies that align with our visionary approach...
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eCommerce Development
Graphic Design
Web Design
Advertising
Branding
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Location
Galway, Ireland
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Cliste Design Services
eCommerce Development
Graphic Design
Web Design
Advertising
Branding
Print Design
Digital Strategy
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ChiliBiz is here to grow your business with focused and results-oriented digital advertising. We specialize in designing and developing websites, advertising on social networks, sponsored promotion on Google, and graphic design. In short, everything your business needs digitally from A to Z...
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Digital Services
Web Design
Web Development
eCommerce Development
Digital Marketing
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Location
Ashdod, Israel
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$60/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
ChiliBiz Services
Digital Services
Web Design
Web Development
eCommerce Development
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
PPC
eCommerce
Branding
WordPress Website Design
Digital Strategy
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HP
Faropoint
FEM
GNTX Models
OP Innovate
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ChiliBiz Reviews & Testimonials
Ben Halabi
Review from Google
5.0★
Ben Halabi's Review Sourced from Google
An amazing company with top-notch service and quality, highly recommended to anyone interested in building a special, high-quality, and relevant website! Many thanks to Eviatar for being available when I needed him and for building me a lovely landing page in just a few days.
Nir Maimon
Review from Google
5.0★
Nir Maimon's Review Sourced from Google
Real professionals!
They raised my business and activity cycle significantly!
Thanks to them, I know today how, through proper marketing, I better control the inventory, the type of customers I want and the prices I aim for!
Highly recommend 🙌🏼
Omer Pinsker
Review from Google
5.0★
Omer Pinsker's Review Sourced from Google
Evyatar is really great - took our state of mind and translate it into a marketing website. In addition the ongoing support we're getting is awsome!
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Riseweb is an independent freelancer with 6+ years of expertise, and I have been professionally creating, optimizing, and managing WordPress websites on a regular basis. Totally based on your requirements and preferences. I design mobile-friendly websites that rank well on Google and are easy to edit...
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WordPress Website Design
SEO
Web Design
Digital Marketing
Branding
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Location
Ostend, Belgium
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$65/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Riseweb Webdesign Services
WordPress Website Design
SEO
Web Design
Digital Marketing
Branding
IT Services
Digital Strategy
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Senior Product Designers Embedded in Your Team — Design Systems, Staff Augmentation, and Zero-to-One
Forge Studio places senior product designers (L4-L6 caliber) from Coinbase, Roblox, and Instacart directly into your team. Embedded design teams, enterprise design systems, and zero-to-one product design. $9.5M+ in engagements since 2017...
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UI/UX Design
Web Design
Product Design
Digital Strategy
AI Development
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Location
San Francisco, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
Forge Studio Services
UI/UX Design
Web Design
Product Design
Digital Strategy
AI Development
Software Development
Mobile App Development
Web Development
Branding
Logo Design
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Our services have been specifically designed to help UK companies reach their full potential. Whether you need SEO, PPC, social media marketing, content creation, web design, or a combination of services, we've got you covered...
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Advertising
PPC
SEO
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
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Location
Bristol, United Kingdom
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Bright Sprout Services
Advertising
PPC
SEO
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
Digital Strategy
Branding
Graphic Design
Video Production
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Henry Schein
ELM Legal Services
CR Windows
Carco Group
Chiropractic Care Clinics
Avon Cobblestone
Target Leadership Consulting
Direct2Compensation
Greenbox Storage
Cotswold Hearing
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Bright Sprout Reviews & Testimonials
Nathan Howse
Review from Google
5.0★
Nathan Howse's Review Sourced from Google
I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Bright Sprout. They have been incredibly helpful, taking the time to walk me through how they collaborate with our business. They consistently go the extra mile to explain the finer details and review reports with me.
The entire team brings extensive knowledge to the table, offers honest, practical advice, and are always available to answer any questions I have. Bright Sprout plays a vital role in shaping our marketing strategy, and it’s been a fantastic experience partnering with them.
Tom Skarbek-Wazynski
Review from Google
5.0★
Tom Skarbek-Wazynski's Review Sourced from Google
I have worked with Bright Sprout on over 10 projects over 6 years and have always had a perfect experience. Their knowledge is second to none, and I have even recommended their expertise to several of my own clients. Kath, Jenny and the team are always professional and friendly, and I hope to work with them for many more years.
Jamie Woodcock
Review from Google
5.0★
Jamie Woodcock's Review Sourced from Google
Both Jenny & Kath are extremely knowledgeable and really now their stuff. Very helpful and amiable, they have definitely helped to increase the success of our google campaigns and overall website traffic.
I would thoroughly recommend Bright Sprout!
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Fineart Design Agency, a leading design agency in Canada, is passionate about creating the best user experience possible and exceeding your expectations. From ideation to launch, we are dedicated to delivering impeccable solutions that align with your development goals...
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Web Design
eCommerce Development
UI/UX Design
Graphic Design
Design Services
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Location
Highland Heights, Ohio
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$30/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Fineart Design Agency Services
Web Design
eCommerce Development
UI/UX Design
Graphic Design
Design Services
Digital Strategy
Logo Design
Product Design
WordPress Website Design
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We build mobile apps, web platforms & AI workflows for organisations doing good in the world.
3 Sided Cube is a global mobile app and digital development company with a passion for Tech For Good, championing the genius over the generic to build life-saving, life-changing digital solutions...
Top Services:
Mobile App Development
Software Development
Web Development
AI Development
Digital Services
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Location
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
3 Sided Cube Services
Mobile App Development
Software Development
Web Development
AI Development
Digital Services
UI/UX Design
Digital Strategy
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American Red Cross
Surfers Against Sewage
Omaze
Vodafone | Glastonbury Festival
LUSH
Global Forest Watch
The World Resources Institute
University Of Bristol
GDPC
Wonderbly
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3 Sided Cube Reviews & Testimonials
Si Muddell
Review from Google
4.0★
Si Muddell's Review Sourced from Google
Fantastically positive and driven team who on every interaction you just know care deeply about a) what they do b) what they deliver and c) ultimately the experience the end user will have.
Hugely impressed with their personal, creative and energy driven approach at the pitch stage, I commissioned 3SC to help us better scope an app. Their task was to take an in-house developed app prototype, and turn it into a fully fledged technical specification with user stories, MoSCoW prioritisation, costs, and an updated look and feel; all done with audience need at the heart.
Myself and the wider team have nothing but very good things to say about 3SC. When reflecting on an agency to work with, loads say they can do it, some can actually do what they say they can do, even less do it in the spirit of real partnership and mutually respect/drive. 3SC do all of these excellently. I highly recommend them.
Oliver Morrison
Review from Google
5.0★
Oliver Morrison's Review Sourced from Google
A passionate team of insanely talented experts, producing industry leading technology for good causes. Highly recommend.
Kev Borrill
Review from Google
5.0★
Kev Borrill's Review Sourced from Google
Great Digital agency with a passion for making great mobile apps in the Tech for good industry
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Strategy Agencies
How do I know if the digital strategy company I'm evaluating will execute the strategy or just sell me one?
Ask in the first meeting who will be on your account after the contract is signed. The most consistent structural flaw in agency sales models is pitch-and-switch staffing: senior operators close the deal, junior operators execute the engagement. The senior judgment that persuaded you to sign is often not what you're buying for the next 12 months.
To protect against this, require that the Statement of Work name the specific individuals responsible for your account, along with their seniority level and the number of other accounts they carry simultaneously. Many digital strategy agencies overload account managers with 30 to 50 clients each. At that volume, no individual client gets meaningful strategic attention, and monthly "strategy calls" become status updates where someone reads your own analytics back to you.
What are the clearest red flags that an agency is not a serious digital strategy partner?
The clearest red flag is a digital strategy firm that arrives at the first meeting with a proposal already written.
A serious digital strategy partner asks about your margins, customer acquisition costs, competitive positioning, and internal constraints before it proposes anything. Additional red flags that signal execution-only thinking include:
Generic proposals that could apply to any company in your sector.
Reporting decks that track activity (impressions, posts published, hours logged) rather than business outcomes.
Unwillingness to show the full timeline and revenue impact behind their case studies.
Agencies that cannot explain their week-by-week decision-making process either don't have one or don't want you examining it.
What costs typically appear after signing that weren't in the original proposal?
The three most common post-signature cost surprises in digital strategy engagements are: change orders for work outside the initial scope, consulting hours billed separately from retainer fees, and technology or platform costs that the digital strategy agency treats as pass-through charges.
A $10,000 project can easily grow to $13,000-$15,000, and a six-week timeline may stretch to twelve weeks. All that can lead to financial overruns, reduced quality, and team burnout. Before signing, request a complete list of every line item not covered by the retainer, including: additional revision rounds beyond those specified, stakeholder workshops, tool subscriptions, third-party data licenses, and any work triggered by internal changes on your side (a rebrand, a product launch, a new market entry).
A well-run agency will provide this list without hesitation. One that deflects is signaling a billing model that depends on scope expansion to improve its own margins.
How much should a digital strategy company services cost?
A credible digital strategy agency engagement in 2025 runs $3,000 to $25,000 per month on retainer, or $5,000 to $150,000+ for a defined project. According to a pricing study drawing on data from 1,200+ agencies, monthly retainer costs span $3,000 to $25,000, with median spending at $7,500 for mid-market companies.
Hourly consulting rates range from $100 to $350 per hour, with senior strategists commanding rates above $250.
On the global side, the 2025 Global Digital Marketing Report by DesignRush puts the worldwide average agency rate at $97 per hour, with U.S.-based agencies averaging $124 per hour.
Should I worry about a digital strategy agency that locks me into a long contract before showing any results?
Yes, a 12-month lock-in with no performance milestone clauses is a structural risk, not a standard industry practice. Long contracts without exit provisions protect the digital strategy firm’s revenue, not your outcomes. A confident agency with a proven process should be willing to build in milestone-based reviews, typically at 90 days and 6 months. There, both parties assess whether the engagement is generating the agreed-upon indicators of progress.
At a minimum, any long-term contract should specify: what deliverables are due at each quarter, what performance benchmarks trigger a strategy review, and what the exit mechanism is if those benchmarks are not met.
How do I know if an agency's strategy is custom to my business, or a repackaged template?
Ask the shortlisted digital strategy agencies to show you two proposals from different clients in different industries and explain the strategic differences between them. Agencies with a genuine strategy capability will have fundamentally different recommendations for a D2C consumer brand versus a B2B SaaS company. They’ll offer a different channel mix, different measurement frameworks, and different competitive positioning approaches
Agencies that apply templated thinking will show cosmetic differences: the same services with different company names on the header. A generic proposal signals generic execution. The right strategy depends on your stage, competitive landscape, and ideal customer profile. During evaluation, also listen for how quickly the digital strategy company moves to tactics. Legitimate strategists spend the first conversation asking questions; agencies selling repackaged work move quickly to talking about what they do.
At what point in the sales process should I walk away, even if the agency seems capable?
Walk away immediately if the agency makes performance guarantees, refuses to name your day-to-day account team, or cannot explain how it measures strategic success independent of vanity metrics.
These three signals do not indicate inexperience, but a business model designed to obscure accountability. Digital strategy firms that make guarantees like "first page rankings in 30 days" or "500% ROI for everyone" either don’t understand how digital marketing works or are overstating certainty to close the deal.
Separately, if an agency's reporting vocabulary consists exclusively of reach, impressions, and engagement rate with no connection to revenue, pipeline, or customer acquisition cost, the strategy layer is missing, regardless of how sophisticated the pitch sounded. If a digital strategy firm avoids sharing analytics dashboards, performance reports, or access to your own ad accounts, that's a serious warning sign. A successful digital strategy relies on data-driven decisions, and access to those numbers is how you verify you're on the right track.
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