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We create new and optimize existing websites with SEO, content marketing, and conversion optimization...
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- Location
- Delaware City, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
LGD Branding + Marketing is more than a Miami advertising agency. We are a fully engaged business partner specializing in real estate and destination brand building across all media platforms...
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- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Slightly Mad is a Long Island Advertising Agency specializing in Brand Identity, Strategic Marketing and Planning. We work hard to help your business succeed...
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- Northport, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MyMediaDesigner is a bay area digital marketing boutique. We specialize in responsive website design, graphic design, video production, and collateral marketing...
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- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Designs Group Consulting is your marketing and business consulting firm. Imagine having access to all of the marketing and business expertise in a single source. Now that you've found us, add DGC to your team. Offering affordable prices, working to help you achieve your goals, providing the tools and the...
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- Location
- Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Since 2015, DSG has helped businesses grow by incorporating a unique blend of creative thinking, high-quality design, and meticulous attention to detail. With a multitude of design styles and diverse industry experience, our team focuses on branding, visual communication, web development, & more...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elevating your brands to new heights. Join us on a journey where every pixel tells a story, and every idea ignites endless possibilities...
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- Graphic Design
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- Springfield, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Crestify Studio serves as the gateway to unparalleled digital experiences, offering a comprehensive suite of services that span from the creation of compelling websites and intuitive UX/UI designs to powerful SEO strategies, impactful branding, packaging, and content services. As an all-in-one digital...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Wayne, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An agency that truly understands the value of marketing in business, we are a leading digital marketing company dedicated to becoming a strong pillar for your business, propelling it to new heights with exponentially high profits. We are well aware of the boundaries of marketing and advertising, but we are...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Dabre Marketing, our mission is to empower businesses with innovative and results-driven marketing solutions. We strive to be a catalyst for our clients' success by leveraging our creativity, expertise, and cutting-edge strategies...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Web Design
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- Location
- Indio, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DigiteBrain seamlessly blends imagination with innovation to elevate your brand's digital presence. Our expertise unlocks the full potential of digital solutions, driving impactful results. Partner with us to transform your brand and achieve unparalleled growth...
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- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Blood & Treasure provides consulting and technical support services in all areas of software development and team management. 20+ platforms developed. Over $80m raised from our MVPs. 10+ years in business serving enterprises (Citrix, Gap, Nike) and start-ups (Thnks, Altru, Dollaride)...
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- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
All City Graphix is a creative agency based in NYC, specializing in top-quality web design, branding, and digital marketing solutions. With over 15 years of experience, we help small to mid-size businesses transform their ideas into impactful designs that elevate their brand. From stunning websites to...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Granat Design is an established, award-winning studio offering web design, digital marketing, graphic design and more.We've been in business in South Florida for over 30 years and are located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.Want more Info? Call us today at 561-909-7601...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TechDxon - The Digital Hexagon of Innovation and Creativity. Your digital innovation hub with cutting-edge services...
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- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We create custom logos in Los Angeles, helping businesses of all sizes build strong brands...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Century, West Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
EverestX places dedicated, pre-vetted marketing specialists with companies that want senior execution without agency overhead. Tell us the role; within about 48 hours you get a matched specialist across paid media, SEO, email, social, creative, or growth who works as part of your team. Engagements are...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a bilingual, full service creative agency specializing in branding. We help businesses of all sizes grow and evolve through our expertise as creative marketers. From logos to full branding, to web development, advertising campaigns, and so much more...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Data-Driven Omnichannel Growth Marketing Strategies. Including - Brand Amplification: ICP Touchpoint Optimization, Lead Generation: Increased Website Conversions, Reputation Building: SME Content Creation & Distribution, Social Media Engagement: Increased Followers & Post Interactions...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MA Video Production Collective, based in Boston, MA, is your premier destination for professional video production services. Specializing in creative storytelling, we deliver high-quality corporate and promotional videos tailored to your unique needs...
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- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Newton, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From brand development to brand management, our 360-degree holistic creative marketing approach is rooted in helping new and emerging multicultural beauty, lifestyle, and wellness brands bring their visions to life and discover opportunities to flourish. Since 2016, we’ve led our clients to category...
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- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
New Love Marketing is a creative strategy studio powered by The M Method™, a proprietary system that merges design, psychology, and marketing to help brands scale with intention. Through a blend of behavioral insight, strategic messaging, and purposeful design, New Love builds brands that convert...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- North Hampton, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
How hiring the best SEO Company in Fort Worth will help you to create a significant online presence through digital marketing practices?...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Here at Graphically4U we enjoy helping our customers obtain the results they are looking for. Helping our client is very important to us! You will find work ranging from content creation, web development, graphic design, and more!...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Kissimmee, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DisruptUX is a senior-led UX/UI strategy and design studio for teams that need clarity before they build. We help Saas companies, public-sector organizations, and internal product teams understand the problem before committing to a solution-through research, audits, modernization, and end to end discovery...
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- Product Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Nampa, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build and market brands to raise their bottom line and influence. We develop and manage business brands for B2B services, VC-backed startups, and companies seeking to reposition their brands. We rebrand private equity portfolio companies post M&A for new owners' visions & brand-personas. We also build...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We develop customized strategies with precision and expertise to uncover the ranking factor you need to grow your business. Our approach ensures your brand shines in various digital platforms, capturing the attention of your target audience. We are dedicated to one goal: revolutionizing business growth...
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- Branding
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Casper, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sovic is a creative advertising agency in the DFW, we create intelligent solutions through beautiful design, dynamic strategy, branding & website design...
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- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GetNuva connects businesses in the USA with exceptional virtual assistants worldwide. Boost your productivity, drive growth, and embrace diversity with our cost-effective solutions. Lets transform your business together...
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- HR Outsourcing
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Market Research
- BPO
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- Location
- West Hartford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FischTank PR is a full-service communications and marketing firm serving clients spanning various industries, including but not limited to cleantech and sustainability, healthcare and biotech, B2B and emerging technologies, real estate and professional services...
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- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We want to do great work for great people...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Winter Garden, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sunday Brunch Agency is a full-service communications company in Orange County. Founded on an exclusive custom approach to work with people and businesses we are passionate about. We provide a white glove approach for each client that’s custom & effective to meet your goals...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
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- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Hackett Brand Consulting, we help grow your business for good. We help your business achieve its business goals with strategic marketing support. Were talking real, revenue-driving results that make an immediate impact. Some things really are that simple...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Littleton, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Blue Monkfish is a results driven digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, Google Ads, lead generation,& website development. We help businesses attract qualified leads, increase conversions, grow revenue through innovative, data driven strategies. More visibility. More customers. Real results...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Hoboken, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Impact Group Marketing, we are an Aggie-owned and operated digital marketing agency based in Bryan, Texas. Our team specializes in trackable and impactful digital marketing solutions, including websites, paid advertising management, social media marketing, search engine optimization, digital listing...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- College Station, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
LA Branding your gateway to powerful brand transformation. Our website is a hub of innovative strategies and creative solutions aimed at elevating your brand's identity. With a team of experts dedicated to crafting captivating narratives and visually striking designs, we're here to guide your brand's journey...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Tendou, we don't just create projects, we create partnerships. We are aligned to help our clients grow, innovate, and generate more revenue!...
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- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Grand Prairie, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kreative Shadow, a leading-edge design and branding agency situated in the heart of New York, is dedicated to developing innovative and strategic solutions. Our work goes beyond aesthetics, delving deep into meaningful engagement with the dynamic world we call home...
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- Branding
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- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Providing web design, branding, and marketing services...
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- Web Design
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- WordPress Website Design
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- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 1 Project Listed
NexIT manages your web reputation with smart Web Development, BRANDING, SEO, GOOGLE ADS and other online tools. Explore our featured services below to expand your business nexus...
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Web Founders USA delivers result-driven web design, WordPress and Shopify development, SEO services, digital marketing, branding, and video animation to help startups and businesses scale digitally with confidence...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Strategic Connection LLC is a trusted digital marketing agency dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide. In a landscape marked by intense competition, impeccable branding is paramount, and with our extensive experience, we offer a distinctive blend of digital marketing and lead generation services...
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- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Daylit Studio designs and builds websites for organizations that cannot afford to get them wrong. We handle the whole site under one roof, design through code, in the open, with every step signed off. Twenty-six years of production work for teams under real pressure across healthcare, higher education, public...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Allen, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We have been helping startups, and established organizations grow, and achieve their goals since 2010. We go beyond just being a digital marketing agency and we make sure that both are partners and their clients go through the best user journey...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
edot Digital assist clients like you across the US and globally, offering branding, web design, and digital marketing services. We offer innovative, customized digital marketing solutions that drive measurable results and help your business thrive!...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Huntsville, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ocasio Consulting is a results-driven web design and SEO agency helping small businesses stand out online. We build fast, mobile-friendly websites that rank high on Google and turn clicks into customers. From custom branding to local SEO, we give you the tools to get found, get leads, and grow without the...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BareBones Media is an AI-native marketing agency built for local businesses that want to grow without agency-sized bills. We design conversion-focused websites, run Local SEO and Google Business Profile optimization, and produce cinematic AI video advertising most local shops could never afford...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Prismo Marketing is a Charlotte-based marketing agency helping businesses grow through web design, SEO, digital marketing, HubSpot implementation, and training...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zaam AI Tech is a global technology partner delivering AI and machine learning development, mobile app development, and UI/UX design services. With teams across London, Dubai, Istanbul, Bangalore, and California, we help startups and enterprises build secure, scalable, user-focused digital products, from...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Wearables
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- Location
- Wyoming, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tulsa Internet Marketing is a done-for-you growth partner for owner-led local service businesses. We run Google Ads, Meta ads, local SEO and lead follow-up automation, and we report the return in plain English every month...
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- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose the Best Graphic Design Companies in the US
What can a US graphic design company do for a business?
When working with top graphic design companies in the US, you can expect visual systems that shape brand identity, customer perception, and marketing performance across every channel.
They'll create logos, brand guidelines, digital assets, packaging, marketing collateral, and UI visuals to support clear and effective business communication.
Design companies help businesses:
- Establish a recognizable and consistent brand identity
- Improve engagement and conversions across digital channels
- Support product launches with packaging and visual storytelling
- Strengthen credibility through cohesive design systems
- Produce ongoing marketing assets at scale
According to Forbes Advisor's content marketing survey, graphic design is the most outsourced content service, with 47% of marketers outsourcing design work.
Consistent brand presentation can increase revenue by up to 23%.
Brands that maintain consistent visuals and clear messaging are 3-4 times more likely to stand out and be recognized.
Partnering with a professional graphic design agency gives businesses access to standardized workflows, reusable visual systems, and design expertise that scales across channels.
How much does graphic design cost in the United States?
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The cost of graphic design services in the United States starts at around $100-$150+ per hour or $1,000-$5,000 per project, depending on service scope, complexity, turnaround time, and designer experience level.
For instance, a basic branding package will cost approximately $5,000 to $25,000 and includes logos, colors, typography, and guidelines.
Conversely, a full branding package can range from $20,000 to $100,000+, including logo, visual identity, market research, brand strategy, and brand campaign materials.
Web design, on the other hand, can cost between $5,000 and $30,000 for a custom design and $50,000 to $200,000 for an enterprise build.
Additionally, graphic design companies charge an hourly rate of $100-$150 for package design and a project rate of $1,000-$50,000, depending on design complexity.
Beyond hourly and project-based pricing, some US graphic companies offer a subscription-based pricing model, where they charge a regular monthly retainer rate for a set of graphic design services.
Typical subscriber-based design services cost $500-$5,000+ per month, depending on service tier and agency expertise.
How long does it take a design agency to complete a project?
Graphic design timelines depend on project scope, deliverables, and feedback speed. Our research shows that most US projects follow clear, predictable time ranges based on standard process phases.
Average timeline ranges
- Simple assets (logos, social graphics): 2-5 days
- Branding packages and multi-page collateral: 2-6 weeks
- Large or complex projects: 6+ weeks, especially if multiple deliverables, strategic discovery, or extensive review cycles are required.
Breakdown of phase durations
Here are the approximate timelines you can expect for each phase of a standard design workflow:
- Research and discovery: ~2-7 days
- Ideation and concept development: ~2-5 days
- Design and refinement: ~5-10 days
- Feedback and revisions: ~2-7 days, depending on stakeholder speed
- Final delivery: ~1-3 days
How to choose the best US graphic design agency for your brand?
Making the right choice involves evaluating each company's process, expertise, communication style, and ability to deliver work that aligns with your brand's goals.
1. Define your goals and requirements
Clarify deliverables, timelines, and budget upfront, as clear scopes greatly reduce revisions and speed up delivery.
2. Shortlist agencies with relevant expertise
Use service categories and portfolios to identify agencies that specialize in the kind of design work your project requires.
3. Evaluate portfolios strategically
Look for scalable identity systems and consistent multi-channel execution, as recommended in industry best-practice agency selection frameworks.
4. Examine verified client reviews and credibility signals
Check verified reviews to evaluate an agency's reliability and communication.
5. Send a detailed RFP to avoid scope creep
Minimize scope creep by defining deliverables, acceptance criteria, target users, and workflows clearly in your RFP.
6. Assess each agency's onboarding and workflow
Prioritize teams with structured onboarding, which improves alignment and reduces delays.
7. Schedule discovery calls to test compatibility
Use discovery meetings to confirm strategic alignment, communication fit, and the experience level of the team you will work with.
8. Choose the partner that balances expertise, process, and value
Pick an agency with proven creative quality, efficient workflows, and reliable delivery. Those traits are critical for a successful design partnership.
How to find a US graphic design studio on DesignRush that fits your budget?
We've curated examples of top B2C and B2B graphic design agencies across different budget ranges so you can identify creative partners that align with your spending expectations.
| High budget: $50,000+ |
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| Low budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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Beyond budget, the DesignRush agency directory lets you filter agencies by location, expertise, reviews, client types, team size, and hourly rates.
What questions should you ask before hiring a graphic design agency in the US?
To be sure you're aligned when evaluating a professional graphic design studio, you need to ask the right questions. Consider the asking following:
Relevant Background
- What recent design projects or case studies best reflect your capabilities? Can you walk us through the brief, approach, and final results?
- Which areas of graphic design do you specialize in: branding, digital design, packaging, or multi-channel campaigns?
- Do you have experience working with brands in our industry or with similar audiences? How does that experience translate to our needs?
Services and Processes
- How do you structure pricing: per project, hourly, or through monthly retainers?
- What is included in a typical design package, and how many revision rounds are standard?
- Can your workflows integrate smoothly with our existing brand guidelines, digital tools, or internal teams?
- What does your design and onboarding process look like from discovery to final delivery?
Related to Your Project
- How will you evaluate our brand goals and translate them into a clear design direction?
- What limitations, dependencies, or risks should we be aware of before starting the project?
- Who will be working on our project, and do they have experience with similar design work or brand categories?
- What is the estimated timeline based on our scope, and how do you manage deadlines or feedback cycles?
Sources
DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
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Graphic Design Agency FAQs
What services do graphic design firms in the USA provide?
Analysis of service specializations most frequently tagged and searched within our US graphic design directory shows that agencies typically fall into four dominant service categories.
Many firms offer multiple capabilities but the distribution of service focus areas generally aligns with the following ranges:
- Brand identity and logo systems (~40-50%): This is the largest specialization segment and covers branding, logo design, visual identity systems, and brand guidelines.
- Digital and web design (~25-35%): This covers digital assets such as UI design, website visuals, digital ads, and social graphics.
- Print and marketing collaterals (~10-20%): These include brochures, pitch decks, posters, and other print or marketing materials, often as extensions of brand identity work.
- Packaging and product-related sesign (~5-10%): This includes packaging and product visuals for sectors such as retail, eCommerce, beauty, and food and beverage.
What kind of budgets do companies typically allocate for graphic design?
According to PiktoChart's survey, here's how much companies typically allocate for graphic design:
- 51% of companies allocate between $5,000 and over $10,000 annually, with the software industry having one of the highest budgets.
- 32% are budgeting $1,000-$5,000 annually for graphic design projects and tools.
- 17% spend below $1,000 annually on graphic design.
How long does it take to see ROI from a graphic design project?
ROI from graphic design usually unfolds in stages depending on the project's scope:
- Short term (1-3 months): Measurable improvements in engagement and visibility with refreshed logos, campaign graphics, or social creatives boosting click-throughs and impressions,
- Mid term (3-9 months): Updated brand visuals used across campaigns and channels with gains in conversion rates, lead quality, and audience recall.
- Long term (9-18+ months): Strategic design investments for sustained revenue growth, customer loyalty, and competitive differentiation.
What is the typical project timeline for US graphic design services?
Project timelines vary by scope, but most US graphic design work falls within these standard ranges:
- Simple assets (logos, social graphics): 2-5 days
- Mid-range projects (branding packages, multi-page collateral): 2-6 weeks
- Large or complex projects: 6+ weeks, especially when strategy, multiple deliverables, or extensive reviews are required
You can think of timelines in phases, with approximate durations for each stage of a standard graphic design project:
- Research and discovery: ~2-7 days
- Ideation and concept development: ~2-5 days
- Design and refinement: ~5-10 days, depending on complexity
- Feedback and revisions: ~2-7 days, affected by stakeholder speed
- Final delivery: ~1-3 days for packaging and exporting files
What industries employ graphic designers in the US?
Below are the top industries that employ graphic designers in the US based on industry research:
- Specialized design services: 23.6%
- Advertising, public relations, and related services: 8.86%
- Printing and related support activities: 7.89%
- Education: 5.48%
- Management, scientific, and technical consulting services: 4.13%
- Computer systems design: 4%
- Manufacturing: 2.52%
- Religious organizations: 1.93%
- Architectural, engineering, and related services: 1.86%
- Civic, social, and advocacy organizations: 1.6%
The data indicates demand for graphic designers spans many industries across the US economy.
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