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- Content Marketing
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- Location
- South Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
YellowWebMonkey is an award-winning web design agency since 2009 and 100% of our team members are either military veterans or military family members. We are Google and Shopify Partners and also specialize in Wordpress websites...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Hewitt, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CHIDO Marketing is a company based out of Orange County, CA. We are committed to bringing you the highest quality for all your digital marketing needs. (Hablamos Español )...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A streamlined, growing media and marketing company targeting outdoor related entities. We keep things simple so we can focus on building powerful websites, encapsulating graphics, and create marketing strategies for clients at a reasonable and fair price...
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- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your business is unique; your marketing campaigns should be too. Built on in depth research and driven by data, our SEO services are custom created to fit your budget, current needs, target market and future growth expectations. With extensive experience in every part of the growth line, we can help. B2B or...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help businesses grow by using our proven C4 formula: Captivate > Convert > Close > Charm. Our core offerings include: Web Design, Digital Marketing, Inboung Marketing, Branding and Print Media. We are based out of Toronto, Ontario however we service our clients across Canada and U.S.A...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Vertex is a web development and marketing firm that has successfully helped thousands of companies grown and promote their business. A family-run business since it's inception in 2004, we apply sound, proven strategies when creating and marketing a website for your company. We understand from our...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We specialize in turning your startup idea into a validated, market-ready concept that resonates with users and impresses investors...
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- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Coquitlam, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lieder Digital is a digital agency for small brands that don't want to stay small. We focus on helping small companies, organizations and nonprofits grow their revenue, sales, and profits through harnessing the power of the internet...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
2Leaf is a highly rated and experienced web agency specializing in web design, web development, app development, digital marketing, and SEO. They rank in the top 5 within the greater Sacramento area. They have been in business since 2007...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Eden, our focus is simple: turning businesses into lead magnets. We have 20 years of marked success as a digital marketing agency in Toronto because we place businesses front and centre for their target market to see...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $173/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WrightClick Consulting provides clients with outsourced IT support, & digital marketing, products, services and solutions. Our mission is to make the same technologies that are used in large corporations affordable and manageable for small to midsize companies...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Local SEO is a specialized SEO & content marketing agency that helps businesses grow organic traffic through SEO. We are a Portuguese SEO Agency with experience in the Portuguese and English Market...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- BPO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Barcelos, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GooseWorks is a branding and web design studio. We're a small yet powerful team of experts working closely with our clients to create, launch, and expand remarkable brands. Keep scrolling to see a glimpse of our recent projects...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Branding
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
E-commerce Web Design & Development Experts transforming your brand's online presence to help you connect with customers where it matters...
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- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vesanique is a full-service digital agency in Brisbane. Learn more about our capability by visiting our website at: vesanique.com...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your business didn't fall out of a cookie cutter and neither should your website. There isn't any one size fits all solution for your web development needs and we wont pretend there is. Lets find a solution that fits YOUR business needs and get you back to doing what you do best...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Rexburg, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Having an Idea for growing your business then you are at right place enAct eServices provides you with the best of Mobile App and Website Development services. Our dedicated team of expert Developers are here to make your dream come true. We give you the end to end solutions from the beginning analysing your...
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- Web Design
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- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PR Communications is a Singapore-based integrated marketing consultancy with over 30 years of expertise in Corporate Reputation, Eco-PR, and Lifestyle/Brand Marketing...
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- Event Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Evolving Digital is a boutique digital marketing agency that sees every digital touchpoint as an opportunity to strengthen the relationship brands' have with their consumers. Offering SEO, SEM, Content Marketing, Web 3.0 Services, Digital Transformation, Web Design and much more...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Bondi Junction, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Websites built by Kraft.marketing are easy to maintain, easy to edit and easy to expand as well. We make sure that your website is as easy to edit as possible so you can be more responsive...
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- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fast, beautiful websites made by Web/IT infrastructure experts...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dezital Technologies is a top rated Software Development & Staff Augmentation Company...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- PPC
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Masters Development Network and Solutions (MSDN Solutions) is a Web Development and Marketing company providing Web and Software Services, Graphic Design and Printing Solutions, and all Marketing needs to enterprises and more specifically to startup companies across the world...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Driven by performance marketing, KPIs, class-leading creative and building strong relationships with our partners...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As Shopify Experts, we help businesses grow by telling their story to those who matter most, through the creation of uniques digital experiences. From the Branding to Digital Marketing, without forgetting Web Development, we take care of E-commerce projects from start to finish...
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- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Braga, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Intervaro is a web agency that develop and design websites, e commerce and web apps. In our work we put great attention to details, service and to help our clients to evolve...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Malmo, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wahha Design is a full digital marketing agency. Our main focus is to help companies grow through SEO, PPC, and an authentic branding experience...
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- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MARKÉTIKA is a digital marketing mastermind, connecting brands to North American consumers in innovative ways. Our mission? To revolutionize the way clients reach their target audiences - and beyond!...
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- Advertising
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our e-commerce expertise has allowed us to help some of the fastest-growing businesses on Shopify succeed. At our agency, we're passionate about creating user-friendly online stores and developing successful ventures across a variety of industries. We work with fashion & luxury brands, food delivery systems...
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- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Location
- Rzeszow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Founded in 2009, Tack Media is a digital agency with an impressive portfolio of clients ranging from enterprise organizations to ambitious startups. From our West Coast home base in Los Angeles, we have expanded across the United States and remain committed to learning more and growing even bigger. With this...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From design to construction and marketing, Poptag Agency helps businesses create vibrant online stores. Our process includes developing creative solutions tailored specifically for you so that your digital store reflects your unique vision. Come join us on a journey of success!...
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- eCommerce Development
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Berea, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Collaboration is the heart of what we do. Our team puts forth powerful ideas and carefully listens to ensure that nothing gets lost in translation between us and our clients resulting in successful projects every time!...
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- eCommerce Development
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brandhopper Digital is the perfect partner to help your small or mid-sized business skyrocket. We create beautiful, functional e-commerce stores on Shopify and get your brand out there with our expert marketing services. Looking for an extended consultation? Our team of specialists is also equipped in...
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- Web Design
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Want to get your business noticed in the digital world? Look no further than Re-wize, an innovative digital marketing agency that promises real returns for its clients. With a savvy focus on growth and performance marketing, plus stylish designs and data analytics support, we'll have you turning heads online...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Peristeri, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At AdOrganic Web Design in Victoria, BC we take pride in crafting the perfect user experience for our customers by staying ahead of the curve with cutting-edge Wordpress website development, search engine optimization (SEO), and design. Our goal? To turn your vision into reality!...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Victoria, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Online Marketing Help is a trailblazing global online and social marketing company specializing in Web Design & Development, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design and Content Writing. With our "real talk" approach and ethical client management practices, we're dedicated to helping businesses grow while providing...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Hullbridge, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Aboutweb.dk is a web firm based in Denmark that caters to companies of all sizes by providing them with high-quality web solutions, bespoke websites, and digital marketing services. They are committed to providing websites that are both functional and visually beautiful, and they have a team of skilled...
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- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- SEO
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Bjerringbro, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Custom front-end websites connecting to your online store, like Shopify, Etsy, etc...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Mansfield, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With seven years of expertise, Adaptia is your ultimate web solution partner. We deliver affordable digital solutions to drive your growth. Specializing in enhancing Google SERP campaigns through SEO audits, meta pptimization, and backlink building, we also offer custom analytics workflows to accurately and...
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- CRO
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- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nextgen Consulting, an international software development and services company, has provided IT solutions to organizations for over 21 years. E- Commerce/Shopify/website development, search engine optimization, and custom application development are areas of competence. Certified minority-owned and...
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- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Peachtree Corners, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Falia, we help companies make their mark on the digital world. Our team of tech-savvy marketers will craft innovative campaigns tailored to your goals and growth potential - whether it’s B2B or B2C in eCommerce. We are proud leaders when it comes to giving our customers results that really stand out from...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At STUDIO WORK, we believe that fearless creativity is the key to exceptional design. We are a women-led team of passionate designers who are dedicated to pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. We don't settle for mediocrity or follow the crowd - we create work that stands out and leaves...
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- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
No BS Creations was formed on the notion that obtaining a premium website should not be fraught with ambiguity. We only have them to trade with one another. Avoid squandering your time attempting to launch your project. Therefore you may rest easy, trade your money for my proven abilities. This is the only...
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- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
QWERTY EXPERTS is a web designing agency located in the United States that offers development and design services. Our team of developers has exceptional technical expertise in web development using MEAN and MERN stacks, as well as CMS platforms such as WordPress, Shopify, and WIX...
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- Mobile App Development
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The mission of Little Big Things is to empower businesses by offering Webflow development services, enabling them to concentrate on their fundamental operations. Our aim is to relieve them from the complexities of constructing user-friendly sites for clients and visitors, including testing and deployment...
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- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our business has experience in a number of fields, including web analytics, affiliate marketing, healthcare, design, and tech-related projects...
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- Sumy, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
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- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our branding services comprise of logo design, brand messaging, and brand guidelines to ensure that your company is consistently represented across all channels. We also provide custom design services, including the creation of print collateral and social media graphics. Moreover, our commercial photography...
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- Oregon City, Oregon
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Utilizing paid digital advertising, email marketing, and conversion-based web design and consulting, we construct digital marketing machinery. We are the conversion-focused agency responsible for expanding businesses across the nation. We will assist you in expanding your business by concentrating on what...
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- Nashville, Tennessee
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- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Everything You Need to Know Before Hiring a Shopify Development Company
How do Shopify development companies help businesses grow?
They help businesses scale their commerce operations by improving performance, user experience, and integrations.
Shopify experts create a scalable foundation for growth across conversion, performance, operations, and digital marketing.
Shopify reports that global eCommerce now accounts for over 20% of retail sales, indicating that competition is increasing and that businesses must optimize every aspect of their online stores to grow.
The right Shopify development services combine technical execution with business strategy to drive measurable results.
Shopify development agencies improve product pages, navigation, and checkout flow through Shopify design and UX enhancements.
Even the smallest UX improvements can significantly increase revenue; conversion rate gains of just 1-2% can have a major impact at scale.
A Shopify developer can also optimize Shopify theme development, code, and assets.
Google reports that improving page load time by 0.1 seconds can increase conversions by up to 8-10%, making performance a direct growth lever.
A Shopify expert can build a flexible architecture for Shopify Plus expansion to support growing commerce volume and traffic spikes.
In 2025, Shopify merchants collectively processed over $378.44 billion in GMV, showing the platform’s scalability.
Shopify development companies implement technical Shopify SEO, site structure, and content optimization.
Organic search drives about 53% of all website traffic, making SEO a key long-term growth channel.
Through integration and automation, agencies also connect backend systems and automate workflows.
McKinsey estimates automation can reduce operational costs by up to 30%, improving margins as businesses scale.
How long does a typical Shopify development project take?
The timeline for a Shopify development project depends on the complexity of your store, level of customization, and whether you’re working with a Shopify eCommerce development company or building in-house.
| Project type | Timeline | What it includes |
| Basic Shopify store setup | 1-5 days |
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| Standard Shopify store development | 2-4 weeks |
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| Advanced Shopify development | 4-8 weeks |
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| Custom/Shopify Plus project | 2-4+ months |
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| Full migration to Shopify | 3 months |
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For most businesses that plan to work with a Shopify agency, the timeline will look like this:
- A professional Shopify store development project typically takes 4-8 weeks.
- More customized builds or Shopify Plus implementations can extend to 8-16+ weeks.
Many agencies report that most standard builds are completed within 4-8 weeks, making this the most common timeline for growing eCommerce brands.
What ROI can I expect from investing in Shopify store development?
Businesses report up to 80% average sales growth and 1200% ROI on custom features when working with dedicated Shopify developers.
The ROI from Shopify store development comes from three main areas:
- Higher conversions
- Increased traffic
- Improved operational efficiency.
While exact returns vary by business, data shows that well-executed Shopify development services can deliver measurable and often compounding results.
Conversion rate improvements
Optimized Shopify design, UX, and checkout reduce friction and increase purchases. The average eCommerce conversion rate is only around 2.5-3%, meaning even small improvements can significantly increase revenue.
Higher customer retention
A better user experience and faster performance increase repeat purchases. Around 65% of a company’s revenue comes from existing customers, making retention one of the most important drivers of long-term ROI.
Faster load times bring more revenue
Deloitte found that a 0.1-second improvement in site speed can increase retail conversions by up to 8.4% and average order value by 9.2%.
Leading Shopify development companies create a system that:
- Converts more visitors into customers
- Scales with your business through eCommerce development and integrations
- Supports growth through digital marketing and Shopify SEO
- Reduces inefficiencies through automation and better workflows
How do I choose the best Shopify development company for my store?
Choosing the right Shopify agency is critical because it directly impacts your store’s performance, scalability, and ROI.
- Define your goals and scope: Clarify whether you need Shopify store setup, migration, Shopify Plus, app development, or full eCommerce development.
- Look for relevant Shopify experience: Ask Shopify development agencies whether they have experience with Shopify store development, Shopify migration, theme development, app development, Shopify SEO, and ongoing support. Shopify has a large ecosystem of 100,000+ partners, so specialization matters.
- Review their case studies: Focus on results, including conversion improvements, performance gains, and SEO growth.
- Evaluate technical capabilities: Ensure the Shopify development agency can handle Shopify theme development and customization, Shopify app development, and Integrations.
- Assess their approach to SEO: The best Shopify development firm should include technical Shopify SEO, page speed optimization, and a mobile-first design. Faster sites can increase conversions by up to 8-10% with small speed improvements.
Understand pricing and transparency: Look for a clear scope of Shopify services, defined timelines and deliverables, and no hidden costs.
What questions should I ask before hiring a Shopify development expert?
Ask Shopify development companies the following questions before you sign a contract:
Relevant Background
- What experience do you have with Shopify development?
- Can you share case studies or results from past projects?
- Are you a certified Shopify partner or Shopify Plus partner?
- Which industries or types of Shopify stores do you specialize in?
Services and Processes
- What Shopify development services do you offer (design, app development, SEO, integrations)?
- How do you handle Shopify theme development and customization?
- What is your process for Shopify migration, testing, and quality assurance?
- Do you provide ongoing support, Shopify SEO, and digital marketing after launch?
Related to Your Project
- How would you approach my specific Shopify website development needs?
- What timeline and budget should I expect for my project?
- How will you ensure performance, conversions, and scalability as my business grows?
- What tools, integrations, or Shopify solutions do you recommend for my store?
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Shopify Development Companies
What services do Shopify development agencies offer?
They provide end-to-end solutions that cover everything from initial strategy to long-term growth. Businesses should look for Shopify experts who combine Shopify development, design, integration, and digital marketing to maximize ROI.
Core Shopify development services include:
- Shopify Store development and web development: Creating Shopify and Shopify Plus sites from scratch, tailored to brand and business models. Shopify website development includes user experience (UX), navigation and structure, and scalable eCommerce architecture for growth.
- Shopify theme development and customization: Designing advanced Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and managing performance optimization and mobile responsiveness.
- Shopify app development and software development: Creating custom Shopify apps for unique business needs, private and public apps, and developing backend software for automation and integrations.
- Shopify integration services: Managing third-party integrations (ERP, CRM, PIM, payment gateways), API-based Shopify integration with logistics, accounting, and marketing tools, and automating business processes.
- Shopify migration: Transferring existing stores from platforms like WooCommerce, Magento, or custom systems, handling data transfer (products, customers, orders), and managing SEO-safe URL mapping and redirects.
- Performance and optimization (CRO): Enhancing site speed, mobile optimization, and user experience (UX) to increase conversion rates.
- Ongoing support and maintenance: Providing regular updates, security monitoring, and technical support
When does a business need Shopify Plus and a Shopify Plus Partner?
A business typically needs Shopify Plus and the support of a Shopify Plus partner when its eCommerce operations become too complex, high-volume, or globally distributed for standard Shopify plans. At this stage, businesses require a more advanced Shopify solution to support automation, multi-store management, and international commerce.
At that point, success depends on:
- Advanced Shopify development
- Strong integrations
- Optimized Shopify design and UX
- Continuous growth through digital marketing and Shopify SEO
Top Shopify development companies help turn Shopify Plus from a platform upgrade into a long-term competitive advantage. Shopify Plus is designed for high-growth brands that usually generate $1M+ in annual revenue or experience rapid monthly growth.
Shopify reported that its merchants processed over $235 billion in gross merchandise volume (GMV) in 2023, showing how quickly businesses on the platform can scale.
How much does it cost to hire a Shopify development company?
The cost of hiring a Shopify development agency can vary significantly based on your store’s complexity, required features, and long-term goals.
Shopify developers charge between $30 and $200+ per hour or $5,000 to over $30,000 for full website development, according to DesignRush data.
Location is another factor that influences pricing. Agencies in the United States and across North America typically charge between $50 and $150+ per hour, while Eastern European or Asian Shopify development agencies may offer more competitive rates of $15 to $80 per hour.
Platform and ongoing costs to consider:
- Shopify plans range from $39 per month to $2,300+ per month.
- Payment processing fees typically range from 1% to 3% per transaction.
- Ongoing maintenance and support can cost between $90 and $2,400+ per month.
Do I need custom Shopify theme customization or an existing theme with minor edits?
Choosing between the two depends on your business stage, budget, and the level of differentiation your Shopify store needs to compete effectively.
Shopify theme customization vs. existing theme
| Existing theme with edits | Custom theme development |
| Best for startups or simple store setups | Best for scaling businesses and advanced development |
| Lower cost: $0-$5,000 | Higher investment: $10,000-$30,000+ |
| Fast launch: days to a few weeks | Longer timeline: 4-12+ weeks |
| Uses 200+ pre-built Shopify themes | Fully custom Shopify design and theme development |
| Limited flexibility; relies on apps | Full control; ability to reduce need for apps and improve UX |
| Good baseline performance | Optimized performance where speed improvements can increase conversions by 8-10% |
Essentially, you should choose an existing Shopify theme with minor edits if your priorities are speed, cost-efficiency, and simplicity. Go for a custom Shopify theme development if your priorities are scalability, performance, and differentiation.
What should a Shopify migration company include to protect SEO, data, and sales?
A reliable agency should protect your rankings, customer data, and revenue throughout the process.
At a minimum, a professional Shopify migration service should include:
- SEO preservation: Full URL mapping, 301 redirects, and metadata transfer to prevent ranking loss
- Data migration: Accurate transfer of products, customers, and order history with validation checks
- Shopify integration: Reconnection of apps, payment systems, ERP, and CRM tools
- Testing and QA: Full testing of checkout, payments, and user flows before launch
- Performance optimization: Improved speed and mobile UX as part of Shopify development
- Post-migration monitoring: Tracking traffic, rankings, and fixing issues after launch
These elements are critical because around 33% of users discover brands through search, according to recent reports. Therefore, even small SEO losses can directly impact sales.
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