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AdValue operates as a comprehensive digital marketing firm, dedicated to assisting business owners in optimizing their marketing impact through meticulously crafted digital marketing plans. Our expertise lies in seamlessly transitioning your business relationships into the digital realm. By fostering brand...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Skopje, Macedonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At our agency, we are passionate about helping B2B companies and startups achieve their digital goals. With a unique blend of creativity, technology, and automation, we create custom marketing plans that are tailored to each client's specific market and KPIs. Let us take your business to new heights with...
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- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Skovgaard & Damgaard is a dynamic digital agency specializing in creating bespoke websites, captivating visual content, and effective marketing solutions tailored to elevate brands and engage audiences...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Aarhus, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sorotnamedia is a digital agency based in Bandung, Indonesia, established in 2011. The company focuses on assisting small to medium-sized businesses with digital marketing needs, including SEO, social media marketing, search engine marketing, design, and website development. With a team size of 10-50...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Bandung, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Koolab Design is a branding agency that helps companies build unshakable brands. We are a team of multi-disciplinary creatives. When the project calls for it, we koolaborate. Our culture is rooted in close koolaboration and authentic connections that cant be manufactured...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Brașov, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a Toronto area design studio that helps clients change their story. We are versatile, authentic and transparent. We solve problems. We elevate brands. And we have fun at it...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Animor Studio is a creative agency where strategy, design, storytelling, and technology work together. We help businesses turn complex ideas into clear, memorable digital experiences through strategic web design, branding, content, motion, and AI-powered solutions. Rather than designing for aesthetics alone...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ensenada, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are the design agency for brands that want to increase revenue and become unforgettable...
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- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hi, Im Marlene Vispo, a brand and visual designer passionate about breaking conventions to craft bold, personality-filled identities. I help freelancers, creative entrepreneurs, and small businesses create distinctive brands that stand out from the crowd...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Pescara, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SiteRider is a solo agency founded in 2023 by Dominik Rajdl in Feldkirchen, Germany. Specializing in web design and managed hosting, Dominik provides concept-to-launch services: branding and secure hosting. Serving freelancers, small businesses, and creatives, he ensures cohesive design and technical...
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- Web Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Feldkirchen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Squeaky Wheel Branding & Marketing is a client-centric, full-service boutique agency located in Houston, Texas. We offer extensive marketing solutions - from branding to website development, and digital marketing to social advertising - we deliver results...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Sugar Land, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Let us help you grow your business! Our knowledge, high-end team, and unique approach will help you reach your target...
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- Digital Services
- PPC
- SEO
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DigitalxMarketing is a trusted consultancy specializing in digital marketing, strategy development, and business growth initiatives. With a focus on delivering tailored solutions, we help businesses thrive in today's competitive digital landscape...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
STRE is a Bangkok branding and digital marketing agency that takes brands from first research to live campaigns. Half our clients are Thai businesses rebranding, launching new brands or promoting campaigns at home; the other half are international companies entering Thailand and Southeast Asia, plus Thai...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Building Brands Marketing is a full-service marketing consulting firm serving businesses from Victoria, TX to Katy, TX and the surrounding Gulf Coast region. Our process is designed to empower your brand and outfit your business with the marketing tools needed to succeed. We work with you to understand your...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Victoria, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Do you have a website or are needing one? These days you have to look the part with a professional image, web and email address. We can help get you noticed in all the right ways...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
I believe in brands as agents of transformation, not in the world, but in people's lives. My focus is to create brands with purpose, which differentiate themselves in the market due to their essence and authenticity...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Itatinga, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With our experience and expertise, we will work closely with you to create tailor-made solutions that meet your specific needs and exceed your expectations...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Content Marketing
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Como, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
LAB Media specializes in web design and digital marketing. Focusing on specific client needs, branding and end-results...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Customer service is the most important benefit after learning so much across so many industries. Blufeather Designs is committed to advising small business owners on their most relevant strengths and qualifications, while portraying a clear, creative, and functional digital presence...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Saginaw, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
By3 is a design studio and marketing agency focused on client success. Our skills and expertise are constantly updated so that we can meet the needs of our clients in the development of their brands and products. We are a team committed to bringing strategic planning, creativity and innovation into the...
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- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
L.A. Social Karma is a boutique digital marketing agency based in Santa Monica, California, with over 14 years of experience serving local businesses. The agency specializes in social media management, email marketing, graphic design, Meta (Facebook/Instagram) advertising, and reputation/profile...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The World of Digital Marketing at your Finger Tips Are you looking to raise your sales or improve your brands visibility? Here in BluCactus, you will find the tools that you need to strengthen your business...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a digital agency, specialized in web design & web development (custom or wordpress). Our goal is to solve the issues you have or provide professional development using our team and years of experience...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Gotse Delchev, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zonion Creative Agency is a advertising and digital marketing agency based in bend, we offer services like SMM, PPC Advertising, & SEO Services...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Bend, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Branding studio Basman / Tenenbaum was founded in 1980 by Elazar Basman and Arie Tenenbaum.Today, the studio is located in Old Jaffa and has six designers and a cat...
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- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- 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
- Web Design
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- Location
- Littleton, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wonder Works Design is a marketing agency in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, founded in 2025 by Colin and Neli Rooney. We run a business's entire marketing under one monthly partnership: strategy, social media, web design and development, branding, graphic design and new routes to market...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a passionate team of brand builders, strategic thinkers and creatives. With 100+ years under our belt we specialise helping our clients tell beautiful stories that generate awareness and revenue...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Corby, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are EDOT3, a digital agency in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne specialising In Web Design, SEO Strategy and Branding. We've been helping clients UK wide since 2007 to to Find, Convince and Convert thier target audience with great success...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Newcastle, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Samra Studio is a multidisciplinary branding and art direction practice focused on building refined, strategy-led visual identities. The studio develops cohesive brand systems that are culturally aware, concept-driven, and execution-focused, spanning identity design, packaging, digital experiences, and...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a marketing and design agency that helps businesses improve their brand image, generate more business enquiries and stand apart from the competition with our range of branding, website design and PR services...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Print Design
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- Location
- Gwenter, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Kevalon Technology builds innovative websites, mobile apps, and custom software.We help businesses grow with reliable digital solutions...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Marketing House is your one-stop shop for globally smart, locally tuned, and result-driven marketing solutions...
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- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Advanced programming, hosting, e-mail, webdesign, SEO and PPC. All in one solution...
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- Digital Services
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- PPC
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Hinnerup, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $112/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Wheel Horse Digital, we view marketing as a problem-solving tool, where our websites not only boast exceptional aesthetics but also work tirelessly to address your business challenges with technical solutions. Through our expertise, we streamline processes, enhance user experience, and optimize design and...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Palmer, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Beep Designs is an Irish web and graphic design company. For the past 15+ years Beep Designs have been crafting digital and print solutions in the fields of web development & graphic design. specializing in designing print ready artwork and everything WordPress, exclusively in light weight, SEO optimized...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/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
- Web Development
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- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/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
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
1071 Digital S.A. de C.V. is a specialized web development company renowned for its expertise and creativity. We provide tailored solutions to craft captivating and functional websites, catering to a diverse clientele...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Vector Hives, we're dedicated to crafting exceptional designs that elevate your brand. From logos to web and print, our creative team delivers tailored solutions for real impact...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Haroonabad, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
JCreative is a local website and graphic design company in Kalispell that provides solutions to help you grow your business. Our clients get reliable service, brand consistency, and results they love...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Kalispell, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are on a mission to move the world by transforming businesses through innovative digital marketing and design. Our goal is to create compelling online experiences that drive growth, enhance credibility, and forge meaningful connections with audiences across the globe...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Trexlertown, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Founded by siblings Joel and Noah McCann, TB Media emerged from a shared passion for impactful projects. We take pride in fostering enduring business relationships, catering specifically to small and mid-size organizations. Our commitment lies in creating lasting connections and delivering specialized...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Creationists are specialists in brand and experience creation for the drinks and hospitality industries. From branding and designing labels, POS, and marketing materials, to shaping the inside and outside environments for immersive experiences, we control every aspect of the brand. We blend creativity...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a marketing company with over 10 years of experience serving Maryland. We treat every client as a long-term growth partner. Our approach combines proven strategies with hands-on collaboration so you're not just getting a service, you're getting a team invested in your results...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Glen Burnie, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cacao Design is a small Italian agency able to cover all brand needs: logo and VI, brochure and catalogs, packaging, video, and web design. Located in Milan, born in 2004, and still in love with what she does ;)...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Studio Brand Collective, we believe in the power of human connection, transforming it into creative marketing campaigns that reach and engage customers.By utilizing multi-device capabilities as well as personalized design elements customized to each lifestyle, our team is dedicated to building brands...
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- Advertising
- Branding
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elfmedia.ie stands as a cost-effective and professional solution catering to the website and design needs of small businesses. Our dedicated services are meticulously crafted to offer an affordable yet high-quality avenue for small enterprises seeking to establish a robust online presence. With a commitment...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Kilcullen, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Namibia Web Design offer WordPress website design, WIX and SitePro website design in Namibia together with website hosting and Google Workspace Email Hosting. Domain Name Sales and WordPress Maintenance plus a Security solution...
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- Web Design
- Managed Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Swakopmund, Namibia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $37/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Graphic Design Companies
How do graphic designers price their projects?
Graphic design firms price projects based on scope, complexity, and the value the work brings to your business.
Common pricing models include:
- Project-based (flat fee): One fixed price for the entire project. Works best when the scope is clear.
- Hourly rate: You pay for time spent. Graphic designers use it for ongoing work or projects with changing needs.
- Value-based pricing: Cost reflects the business impact of the design, not just time or effort.
- Retainer: Ongoing monthly agreement for a set amount of work or support.
- Package pricing: Pre-set bundles with defined services, such as branding or social media design.
How much do graphic design agencies typically charge?
Graphic design companies typically charge between $100 and $150+ per hour, with total costs depending on the type and scope of work.
For one-time projects, pricing varies widely:
- Logo design usually costs between $1,000 to $2,500
- Website design ranges from $5,000 to $200,000
- Brochures or social assets often fall between $500 and $2,500+
- Packaging design ranges from $300 to $50,000
- Full branding projects typically cost $16,000 to $63,000
For ongoing work, many graphic design companies use monthly retainers:
- Basic support starts between $500 and $1,000
- Mid-level support ranges from $1,000 and $3,000
- More advanced, high-volume design work costs $3,000 to $5,000+ per month
Specialized design work, such as product or technical design, comes at a higher cost:
- Mechanical design projects range from $5,000 to $10,000
- Prototyping starts at $2,000 and increases based on complexity
How many revisions do graphic design projects typically include?
Most graphic design projects include a limited number of revision rounds, usually one to three, built into the original price.
These revisions include small adjustments, such as tweaking text, colors, or layout details. They help refine the design, not change the concept entirely.
If you request more rounds or major changes after that, designers typically charge extra, often using their hourly rate.
What is the typical turnaround time for graphic design firms?
Most graphic design projects take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on the type of work and its complexity.
- Simple assets, such as social media graphics or ads, are completed in 1 to 6 days.
- Print materials such as brochures often take around 5 to 12 days.
- Larger projects, such as web or app design, can take up to 6 weeks.
The timeline also depends on how clear your brief is and how fast you give feedback. Most timelines already include up to three rounds of revisions, so delays usually happen when feedback is slow or the scope keeps changing.
What file formats do graphic design agencies deliver?
Graphic design firms deliver files in different formats, so you can use the designs across print and digital channels without issues.
They usually provide two main types of files:
Vector files (scalable and editable) are used for logos and brand assets because they can be resized without losing quality:
- AI: The original working file, fully editable
- EPS: Standard format for professional printing
- SVG: Used for websites and digital interfaces
- PDF: Ready for sharing or printing final designs
Raster files (pixel-based) are used for photos and digital visuals where exact detail matters:
- PNG: High quality with a transparent background
- JPG/JPEG: Smaller files, best for web and previews
- TIFF: Large, high-quality files for print
Some projects also include working files, such as PSDs for Photoshop designs or GIFs for simple animations.
All files are usually organized, so you can easily use them for websites, social media, or print materials without extra adjustments.
Can you edit the files that graphic design firms deliver?
You can edit graphic design files only if the agency provides editable formats and gives you the right to use them. In most cases, agencies deliver final files that are ready to use but not easy to change. Editable working files are often shared only if agreed upon in advance.
Files you can edit (if you have the right software):
- AI, EPS, SVG: You can edit logos, shapes, and layouts
- PSD, INDD: You can edit text, images, and layers
- Canva files: You can edit directly in the browser
- Editable PDFs: You can make basic text or image changes
Files that are suitable for use, not editing, include:
- JPG, PNG: You cannot change text or layout
- Flattened PDFs: Elements are locked into one layer
- Outlined text files: Text becomes shapes and cannot be edited
Graphic design companies limit the availability of editable files for practical reasons. Some assets, like fonts or images, are licensed and cannot be transferred. Working files also reflect the designer’s internal process, so the agency doesn’t always include them.
If you need full control, you must define that requirement early. Ask for working files or specific formats in the contract. Otherwise, you will need the original graphic designers to make future changes.
Who owns the copyright: a graphic design agency or a client?
By default, the graphic design agency retains copyright until it transfers it to the client under a contract.
In most cases, ownership depends on what is agreed upon in writing:
- Full ownership transfer: The client gets full copyright and can use, edit, and distribute the design without limits.
- License-only: The agency retains copyright, and the client receives permission to use the design under specific terms (e.g., limited use or channels).
- Partial rights: The client can use the design, but the agency retains certain rights, including the right to use it in its portfolio.
Even when ownership is transferred, some elements may still be restricted. Fonts, stock images, or third-party assets often come with their own licenses.
Without a clear contract, graphic design studios usually retain control, and clients have only limited usage rights.
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