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Bhameshwari Graphics is a professional graphic design company with a strong reputation for delivering premium-quality artwork to clients across the world. With over a decade of dedicated experience, we specialize in vector art conversion, custom illustrations, and creative graphic design for printing...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Vector Artwork US LLCGet Top-Quality Vector Conversion Services...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Wyoming, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Welcome to G609, Where bold ideas meet cutting-edge digital innovation. we're not just another marketing agency we're your strategic partner in growth. Since day one, we've been redefining what's possible in the digital space, crafting strategies that drive results and experiences that resonate.At G609...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Egypt, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
WebWolfs is an online digital design agency with the in-house talent which is on a mission to deliver Custom Website Design solutions every time for every clients...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Welcome to EcomWizards, your strategic partner in digital success. Specializing in Amazon PPC Management, Facebook Ads Management, and Google Ads Management, we propel your brand to the forefront of the digital marketplace...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digineutrons is a comprehensive solutions provider dedicated to helping businesses grow through innovative strategies and cutting-edge technology. We combine expertise with a client-focused approach to deliver exceptional results across diverse industries. We empower businesses with strategic marketing and...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Veteran-owned and operated. I can help you create a website, shoot a video for your wedding or special ocasstion, and help you with any graphic design needs...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Sariya IT is an IT solutions and digital marketing agency dedicated to providing services such as web development, digital marketing, SEO, and IT solutions that seamlessly align with your unique business vision. With a strong focus on technology services, we empower your success...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Fullerton, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Draw Media is a creative marketing agency based in Connecticut. We specialize in modern and responsive web design as well as many other digital marketing services...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Winchester, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With over 10 years of experience, 500+ esteemed clients, and a team of 200+ professionals including 50+ expert developers, Next Gen Web Builders has established itself as a leading digital transformation and marketing agency in the USA. The company delivers high-impact web, mobile, and marketing solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
HIFIVE is an award-winning advertising agency in Orlando, FL that is rethinking the connection people have with brands and businesses alike. We believe in connecting brands with people through messaging, relevancy, and culture. Our focus specialties include creative design, website development, and lead...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Honter Studio is a California-based design agency offering unlimited design subscription services and full web/app development. We help startups and fast-growing teams launch brands, build platforms, and scale creative output all under one flat monthly rate...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Graphic Design Eye offers to save money up to 50% for our clients. It gets the best service in Graphic Design, Logo Design, Clipping Path, Photo Retouching, and many other services related to your requirements in this era of competition. Along with this, we're keen to show our expertise in all the sectors of...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Nest Publicity is a public relations and digital communications agency with offices in Suffern, New York, and Los Angeles, California, and an international presence across Canada, the United States, Dubai, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia. The agency develops brand narratives and integrated communication...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Location
- Suffern, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
Connection Website Designs, located in Clayton, NC, is a results-driven web design agency dedicated to elevating your online presence. With a focus on innovative design and strategic marketing expertise, we help businesses and nonprofit organizations build confident and trustworthy brands. Our mission is to...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Clayton, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Hello! We specialize in SMALL BUSINESSES that want to accomplish LARGE PROJECTS. Personable service, clear communication, and high professional standards, our team offers a versatile skillset ready for any project request you may have...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Business Consulting
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Naugatuck, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Tao Websites, we care about your business. We're excited to design your website, graphics, and marketing materials, as well as streamline your online marketing strategy and services. What sets us unique is our dedication to our clients' successcontact us to see why our clients recommend us!...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Eugene, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $38/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We convert businesses into brands by building booming and beautiful online presences for them...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We provide UI/UX design services for growing companies. Our team creates heart-racing experiences by applying design thinking and bold creativity. Whatever your mission is, ours is to accompany you to success and generate powerful results...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Mountain View, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Signature Works LLC, led by Shopify Plus expert Aakash Ahmed with 10 years of experience, specializes in transforming online stores. We excel in migrating, building, rebranding, and strategizing for Shopify Plus stores, providing comprehensive support for your business's growth. Our dedicated team is...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Prodzyn blends creativity, usability, and no-code development to help businesses design, launch, and scale with clarity...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a web and mobile design and development agency. Making websites and apps, creating brand identities, and launching startups. Our goal is to help companies build relationships with their customers online through great design and technical performance...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 31 Projects Listed
Gold & Fourth partners with nonprofits to create custom marketing strategies that amplify their impact, ensuring sustainable growth and alignment with their mission...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Package Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Digital media marketing company based in Paterson, NJ provides Logo Design, Web Design, & Social Media Management. With a primary focus on premium company branding...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Paterson, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Based on insights and a 360-degree branding experience, we strategize for companies to position them on new platforms in order to meet the objectives of our clients...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
At PIVOT we create the right story, tailor the right assets, and enable our business development team with the right tools to reach brand decision-makers and deliver results...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Location
- Alamo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Has your digital marketing plateau'd? Are you seeing advertising efficiency begin to decrease? Our goal at Algofy is to take a look at your digital marketing through your entire marketing funnel. We believe that digital marketing can be effective for all businesses, however the right marketing mix and...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Creative Services
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Bend, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are committed to creating designs that solve real business and user problems, ensuring our products are both innovative and practical...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Hey there! My name is Lindsay Frank, I'm recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sansarahub, your trusted hub for comprehensive digital solutions. With over 13+ years of experience, we specialize in driving digital transformation to help your business grow, scale, and lead the market...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- California City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Process Forty Three crafts standout visual identities through print, packaging, and digital media. By blending creativity, craftsmanship, and attention to detail, we help brands connect deeply with their communitiestransforming ideas into memorable, meaningful designs...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The core of our work is design and storytelling. Loica creates original content for commercials and feature films, broadcast, digital platforms and print. Our team of directors, designers, animators, editors, illustrators, writers and producers works together in our studio in Santiago, Chile. That range lets...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Pace Press Group is a Los Angelesbased boutique PR agency founded in 2024. The firm specializes in guaranteed media placements across hundreds of top-tier outlets, serving entrepreneurs, startups, corporations and visa applicants with strategic storytelling, content creation and SEO-driven coverage...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- SEO
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Combining creativity with technical proficiency, delivering visually captivating designs that effectively communicate brand messages. With a strong focus on collaboration and client satisfaction, and striving to exceed expectations and forge meaningful partnerships...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Print Design
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- Location
- Brookville, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Expect creativity, skill, and passion every time. Our team constantly pushes the limits of whats possible on their boards. We spent years perfecting our craft. Each project as each trick requires a combination of balance, dedication and technique. We embrace the challenges to build products that not only...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Freitag Marketing, the leading marketing agency in New Hampshire, offering personalized digital marketing solutions to help your business thrive. Our team of experts specializes in a full range of digital marketing services including: SEO, Paid Media Management, Social Media Management & more...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Keene, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Klimt Creations is a digital systems firm that combines creative design, branding, UX/UI, and development to help technology-focused businesses differentiate and grow. The firm operates as an embedded creative team and development partner, offering monthly product design, design and branding systems, web app...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We provide design and development services for software products. Our services are IT consulting and outsourcing, design and development of software using modern technologies based on artificial intelligence, mobile applications, web services and websites, system integration, maintenance and functional...
Top Services:
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Creative Services
- Mobile App Development
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are the creative force that will catapult you to the top of the digital game...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Award-winning visual communication, illustration, and boutique international studio which thrives on creating sophisticated animated commercials, sport marketing, premium explainer videos, cartoon series, video editing solutions, and illustrations for digital and print...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
CC Creative is a design and development agency that builds digital products. We focus on UI/UX design, software development, and web development...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Experienced and results-driven Digital Marketing / E-commerce professional with a solid track record of accomplishments. Skilled in Project Management, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), WordPress, Digital Marketing, and Web Development, as well as e-Commerce platforms including Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Lakewood, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Nest creates custom websites designed to engage visitors and convert them into a potential client. Our websites are primed to help marketing efforts get a better ROI by having a website designed to capture the attention of a visitor and provoke them to either call or submit a form to contact them...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- San Dimas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At OCTANE, our mission is clear: we empower you to embrace your authentic self. As a longstanding gamified identity and branding firm, operating for 14 years, and proudly Black and Woman-Owned, we are deeply rooted in the heart of Kentucky. Our extensive track record includes successfully branding and...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ignite Studio is a creative marketing agency specializing in videography, photography, and content marketing. We craft compelling visuals and strategic campaigns that amplify brands, engage audiences, and drive results. From social media content to promotional videos, we bring stories to life with precision...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Longmont, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Parrish Website Design builds custom, search-optimized websites for small businesses in Tampa Bay and beyond. One person handles your research, design, code, and launch. Fixed pricing starts at $1,500 for up to 10 pages, and you own the finished site, with no monthly contract...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Market Research
- Software Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Neil Savage
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Neil Savage is a designer who codes and a developer who designs which means he care about both how things look and how they work. Building digital experiences that are smooth, thoughtful, and a bit more fun to use...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creativity is constant, not seasonal. We are dedicated to crafting stories out of your vision. Not just a logo system that you can stick on everything and hope people notice. We build recognition, trust, and loyalty through marks, colors, and type that leave your audience in awe...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Kailua, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Indianapolis web design company building high-performing WordPress websites and SEO strategies that deliver real results. Get a quote today...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Noblesville, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are just a small team of passionate, like-minded, self-driven developers from Seattle, Washington. We build websites, design logos, SEO and everything in between. We are driven to change the way people work together...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose the Best Branding Agency in the US
How much do US businesses invest in branding?
Branding budgets in the US typically range from $2,500 for small projects to over $75,000 for large initiatives. Most mid-market companies invest between $20,000 and $50,000 for comprehensive branding work.
92% of marketers plan to maintain or increase spending on brand awareness in 2025, with 13% investing in brand awareness for the first time.
How can I find the right agency on DesignRush that fits my budget?
Our directory features top branding firms across different budget ranges, so you can identify partners that align with your spending expectations.
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| Low budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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What kind of portfolio should one of these agencies have?
Key elements to look for in a branding agency:
- Project context: Each case study should explain the client’s industry, business challenges, and goals.
- Approach & process: Look for a clear narrative of what was done and why, such as research findings or design rationale.
- Deliverables shown in action: Real examples of the identity applied to websites, packaging, UI, signage, etc.
- Metrics & results: The best cases highlight measurable impact – e.g. “Unified a fragmented architecture; win-rate up 6 points and sales cycle down 12%.”
- Before/after comparisons: Side-by-side visuals or messaging evolution with explanations help assess the upgrade’s value.
- Operational readiness: Check that they deliver usable assets such as real templates with fonts, not just flat mockups, and document styles clearly.
How do agencies measure success in branding?
A branding company in the US measures success by both how the brand is perceived and how it performs in the market:
- Brand awareness & favorability: Metrics like website traffic, social media followers, mentions, and branded search volume. Consistency drives 10-30% growth in branded search demand.
- Business impact: Higher win rates, larger deals, better lead conversion, and lower acquisition costs, proven with before-and-after results. For instance, 96% of marketers report that personalized brand experiences increase sales.
- Adoption & compliance: Internally, they track brand usage, such as the percentage of marketing materials using new guidelines and template usage rates. For example, 85% of organizations have brand guidelines, but only 30% use them.
How do I choose the best branding agencies in the US?
Below are essential steps to guide your decision-making process:
- Define your goals for the branding agency
Clarify what you want to achieve, whether it’s a full brand overhaul or a new product launch. A clear goal makes it easier to evaluate agencies. - Assess your current brand situation
Review existing assets, messaging, and audience perceptions to identify gaps and determine your needed strategy. - Evaluate industry experience
Look for agencies with experience in your market to speed up onboarding and ensure familiarity with your target audience. - Examine team structure and seniority
Ask which team members will work on your account. - Check evidence of results
Request case studies or examples showing measurable business impact, such as increased awareness, engagement, or revenue. - Consider speed and process
Assess whether the agency has a mature workflow, clear milestones, and the ability to iterate quickly based on feedback. - Compare pricing and transparency
Make sure their fees are clear, justified by scope, and fit your budget. - Send a formal RFP
A good RFP makes it easier to compare agencies objectively, understand their approach, and select the best-fit partner.
Need help getting started? Visit our Marketplace and leave your project brief. We’ll match you with a professional branding agency, completely free of charge.
What questions should I ask before hiring a branding company?
Some of the questions you should ask before hiring one of these companies are:
Its Relevant Background
- Which industries do you specialize in?
- Have you worked with companies at our stage (startup, scale-up, enterprise)?
- Can you show examples of brands you’ve successfully transformed?
Its Services and Processes
- What specific branding services do you offer?
- What deliverables should we expect at each stage?
- How do you communicate and share progress?
Related to Your Project
- What is your typical timeline for a project like ours?
- How would you approach branding for our specific industry and audience?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Branding Companies
What services does a branding company typically provide in the US?
A branding company typically provides the following services:
- Research & discovery. Stakeholder interviews, customer and competitor analysis, category audit as the foundation for strategy.
- Brand strategy & architectur. 65% of marketers say addressing brand values and social issues in campaigns was effective.
- Messaging & verbal identity. 84% of consumers buy from brands they feel an emotional connection to.
- Visual identity. Using a signature color can raise brand recognition by 80%.
- Guidelines & toolkits. 68% of companies say consistent branding has added 10-20% to revenue.
- Activation & rollout
- Governance & training
How much do these agencies charge in the USA?
Based on our data, U.S. branding agencies typically charge between $140 and $200 per hour.
Average branding costs by service type:
- Logo design: $2,000-$10,000 with $50-$150/h on average in the USA
- Visual identity: $5,000-$25,000 with $50-$200/h on average in the USA
- Messaging and tagline: $3,000-$15,000 with $100-$150/h on average in the USA
- Brand guidelines: $5,000-$25,000 with $120-$200/h on average in the USA
- Market research: $8,000-$30,000 with $100-$150/h on average in the USA
- Brand design: $10,000-$50,000 with $50-$150/h on average in the USA
- Brand strategy: $12,000-$60,000 with $130-$150/h on average in the USA
- Brand/Rebrand campaign: $50,000-$250,000 with $100-$200/h on average in the USA
What are the average project timelines?
Project timelines vary between agencies, but branding is typically a multi-week effort.
Industry examples:
- Quick brand refresh: 8-12 weeks
- Full brand (re)launch: 12-24 weeks (3-6 months)
- Complex / enterprise rebrand: 6-12 months
- Discovery & onboarding: 1-2 weeks
- Strategy development: 2-3 weeks
- Visual identity design: 4-6 weeks
- Guidelines & collateral: 2-6 weeks
What deliverables should businesses expect from a branding company?
A comprehensive branding campaign will hand over all materials needed to apply the new brand:
- Research and strategy artifacts
- Messaging assets
- Visual identity package, including primary and secondary logos, color palette specs, iconography, and any motion-graphic rules
- Brand guidelines
- Templates and collateral, including editable templates for slide decks, social posts, email signatures, and ads (typically 10-20+ templates).
- Source files and assets
- Training and rollout plan
What’s the difference between a brand refresh and a full rebrand?
Brand refresh focuses on updating what you already have. It usually involves light visual changes like refining the logo or colors, without changing the core brand positioning.
A full rebrand rethinks the brand from the ground up, including positioning, messaging, and often the name and visual identity. This is typically needed after major business changes like a market shift or a merger.
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