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  • Digital Ink

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    "MAKE AN IMPRESSION"

    Branding is at the core of what we do. At Digital Ink, we leverage our expertise to build brands with compelling stories, strategic design, and data-driven marketing. Our dedication translates into success within branding, web design, content, and digital campaigns for your business...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    19 Projects Listed

    Digital Ink Services

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • FIJI Water
    • SAMSUNG
    • HITACHI
    • ExxonMobil
    • Dippin Dots
    • SAP
    • Google
    • NetJets
    • Tasteful Selections
    • BOSS Magazine
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Digital Ink Reviews & Testimonials

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous Entrepreneur & Founder at Dance Fitness Studio
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Anonymous

      Digital Ink redesigned a dance fitness studio’s website and also produced a marketing video to support its launch. Alongside this, they conducted market and competitor research and created custom email templates. The client, pleased with the outcome, noted that even though the site is newly launched, the quality of work has been excellent. The team communicated clearly, honoured deadlines, and fostered a collaborative environment that made the client feel fully involved in the project.

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous Consultant at Personal Injury Attorney's Advertising Company
      5.0★

      Branding Review from Anonymous

      An advertising company partnered with Digital Ink for branding, business consulting, and UI/UX design. The team developed user personas, carried out in-depth research, and built the website’s interface and experience. The client noted that Digital Ink’s customised approach and structured process made a real difference. Projects were delivered on schedule, communication was clear, and the team showed patience and understanding during review stages. Their thoroughness and ability to grasp the project’s complexities truly stood out.

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous Director of Product Marketing at SaaS mortgage company
      5.0★

      Branding Review from Anonymous

      A SaaS mortgage company brought in Digital Ink to shape their brand strategy, which included designing a new logo, building a visual identity, and defining their overall vision. The client shared that the results surpassed expectations, highlighting the team’s creativity, talent, and supportive approach. Digital Ink provided clear guidance throughout the project, stayed on schedule, and remained responsive to feedback and ideas through consistent communication via email and virtual meetings.

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  • Growth Partner for Strategic Innovation

    At Make My Brand (MMB), we transform ideas into industry-leading brands using our proprietary Brand Development Lifecycle (BDLC) framework. We deliver measurable growth through tailored strategies, real-time insights, and flexible models including Growth-as-a-Service, Staff-as-a-Service, AI Innovation, and...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Emeryville, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    26 Projects Listed
  • Make Your Brand a Verb

    Brand and Go-to-Market Consultancy for MedTech, Startups, and Entrepreneurs...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Be Unmistakable.

    Inward Studio, rooted in the creative vibes of Los Angeles, specializes in transforming brands with a fusion of strategic insight and artistic flair. Founded in 2020, our globally remote team crafts custom digital solutions, from compelling brand identities to innovative web designs and targeted marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Boost Your DTC Profitability

    Binaery is a boutique Shopify Plus agency specializing in theme development, UX/UI ecommerce design, and conversion optimization. The team partners with growing direct to consumer brands to create engaging, high performance online storefronts...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Branding
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We develop high quality, SEO ready WordPress and Shopify websites for businessessince 2008.

    We develop high quality, SEO ready WordPress and Shopify websites for businesses—since 2008. We help websites and ecommerce businesses increase performance and sales through online marketing and SEO...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • Innovative Digital Agency Crafting Impactful Experiences

    Mad Mind Studios, based in Los Angeles, is your go-to for comprehensive branding, web design, and SEO solutions. From custom websites to logo and packaging design, animation, pitch decks, and both on-site and off-site SEO, we're dedicated to positioning your brand for success...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Culver City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Brave Cat Digital is a premium web design agency for small and mid-size businesses

    Brave Cat Digital is a premium web design agency for small and mid-size businesses, building fast, SEO-ready WordPress & Shopify websites that reach and convert your audience...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Web Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Building the Future, Code At A Time

    Ambsan Digital is a full stack company specializing in high-performance web and mobile app development. We transform ideas into scalable digital products, offering end-to-end services from UI/UX design and custom web platforms to native and cross-platform mobile applications. Our expert developers focus on...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    California City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Entrepreneurial-Minded Marketing

    Geared is a nimble, fast-acting boutique marketing agency in Orange County, California that specifically caters to the "entrepreneurial spirit."...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Elevate Your Digital Marketing Strategy.

    Spring Digital is a full-service solution-based digital marketing agency focused on enhancing usability and lead generation...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Legendary Brands Made Here

    Award-winning digital advertising and marketing agency in Carlsbad (San Diego), CA. We specialize in digital brand engagement and interactive marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Branding
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    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We build the businesses behind culture

    Inspyred is a cultural venture studio that works with fashion brands and musicians...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Clearly Unique

    Paul B Design is a full-service digital marketing agency that helps growing businesses stand out with smart strategy, clean design, and measurable results. From SEO and paid ads to websites, email, and social media, we bring clarity and creativity to every campaign...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Anaheim, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Pushing Brands Further.

    Burbon Studios is an end to end power house crafting forward thinking brands, accompanied by best in class practices & brilliant design...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Marketing Technology That Drives Results

    Enormac Digital is a San Francisco Bay Areabased digital marketing and web technology agency founded in 2012. Serving startups and SMBs, the team delivers end-to-end servicesfrom responsive WordPress and e-commerce site builds to PPC, SEO, email-marketing platforms, cloud hosting, and ongoing...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Palo Alto, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $33/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • LA & Istanbul Creative Agency | Web, Social & Performance Marketing

    DCP Crea is a digital agency with offices in Los Angeles, Istanbul, and Izmir. Since 2011, we deliver web design, SEO, PPC, and social media marketing for startups, SMBs, and mid-market brands. Cross-cultural perspective, measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Boutique PR & Marketing for Contractors and Service Businesses

    Boutique PR and marketing for contractors, industrial firms, home services, and nonprofits across Los Angeles and Southern California. We connect media relations, SEO, paid search, websites, social and content into one system built to generate visibility and qualified leads...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Your Vision. Our Strategy. Real Results.

    At GlobeSign, each project begins with a strategic consultation to fully understand the clients objectives, target audience, and digital goals. For this project, our goal was to deliver a tailored digital solution that enhances online visibility, engages users effectively, and drives measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • GO-TO Digital Transformation Partner

    AQe Digital specializes in enterprise software engineering and digital transformation. With 25+ years of experience, we deliver custom development, cloud-native ERP, AI/ML, RPA, IoT, UX/UI, and integrations that modernize systems and streamline operations...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Grapeshoot Is a Graphic Design and Creative Agency.

    Grapeshoot is a brand development and marketing agency offering global-quality corporate and product communications services. Our team specializes in providing creative design, expert analysis, and customized client service for your company's demands, without the high overhead costs and lag time associated...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Redwood City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • From Influence To Impact Scale Intelligently

    Pathloft is a digital marketing agency focused on building strong relationships and delivering measurable results. The agency helps brands build trust, generate demand, and achieve sustainable growth across search platforms, AI-driven systems, and go-to-market channels...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
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    Location
    Santa Clara, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Craft Your Brand's Product.

    Informal is a freelance collective specializing in turning inventions into impactful brands through engineering, product, and industrial design solutions. Informal offers the talent and support needed to navigate every stage of business development, from conception to scaling. Assembling a diverse community...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Team Built Around Care And Clarity.

    SimpliCreative combines brand strategy foundations with technical expertise in WordPress and MarTech integrations to build trust, capture high-intent demand, and track what's actually driving revenue. Established in 2003 in San Diego, California...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Turn Pixels Into People

    With our expertise and years of experience, we can make marketing your business simple. You'll be able to devote more time to growing your company while leaving the promotional work in capable hands. Allow us to take care of creating quality content that captures attention - giving you a worry-free way to get...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Auburn, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Uniquely Tailored Creative LA/OC.

    Omnidrome is a full service Creative Marketing Agency based in Orange County CA. We specialize in everything from digital marketing, SEO, Photography, Video Production, Branding and Web Design...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Video Production
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Anaheim, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Distinctive Brands Win with Us at McAdams Group

    McAdams Group's branding approach focuses on helping brands stand out and make an impact, separating them from their competitors in the market. With a track record of success across industries like medical device, healthcare, real estate, restaurant marketing and hospitality - McAdam Groups has established...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • CRO
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    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Big Ideas Start with SunerGarcia.

    We are SunerGarcia. We are an innovative digital marketing agency that focuses on building around technology and consumer experience. We build exciting brand experiences for our clients. Our team is a fine assortment of movers and shakers, creatives, designers, planners, tech enthusiast, and all around hard...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Software Development
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your full-service design partner.

    Interstellar Design Studio specializes in branding and visual design, offering custom solutions that elevate brands through creative, modern, and impactful design...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • From Pre-Sale to ScaleYour Journey to Peak Performance Starts Here.

    Rainfactory is a top-of-the line digital agency specializing in taking growth stage startups and crowdfunding campaigns to the next level. From customer acquisition for Ecommerce, Amazon, SAAS and lead generation – Rainfactory's services are designed to drive effective go-to market strategies that result in...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 5-Star Web Design & Digital Marketing

    We craft winning strategies that attract your dream clients, eliminating the competition Making your company the obvious choice to do business with!...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • CRO
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    Location
    Temecula, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Leading Web Design & Development Agency

    Web Design Mechanic creates clean, custom websites and digital experiences build to match your business goals. "No templates", just thoughtful design and smart development. We also offer digital marketing services like, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Online Reputation Management, and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Fremont, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Empowering Sustainable Product Development Globally.

    SC Design Co is a leading full-service product development consultancy specializing in sustainable design, user experience, engineering, branding, and global supply chain management. With a wealth of experience spanning various industries, it guides clients from idea conception to impactful design...

    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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