Discover the best branding companies to strengthen your market position and build a distinct brand identity. Our experts curated providers that deliver strategic positioning, memorable visual systems, and consistent brand experiences.
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Buzz Dealer is a digital marketing agency specializing in ORM, Digital PR, SEO, ASO and AI Engine Optimization (GEO) to help brands and executives control their online presence and credibility...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Active Ingredients, we share a passion to help good brands become great, increasing our clients potential for positive impact through digital-forward marketing...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Rafael, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Zamora Design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Zamora Design is a San Francisco-based creative studio specializing in presentation design, web design, and branding. With over 15 years of experience, we blend storytelling, strategy, and design to craft captivating presentations and digital experiences that drive results...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $240/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
At Starter, we stand out from crowd as a tailor-made design studio in Istanbul. Our approach is centered around unveiling the true purpose and character of each brand we collaborate with, ensuring that the design we create brings it to life authentically. With a team of exceptionally talented and experienced...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a dedocated design team that eliminates hassle from the design hustle. We take care of your design needs while you're concentrating on business optimization...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
SJC Marketing is a woman-owned full service marketing agency. We offer web design and development, content creation, digital marketing, email marketing, graphic design, photography, social media management, strategy, video and audio creation. We combine small town work ethic with professional expertise. Based...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Saint Joseph, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
PGM is a branding and marketing agency devoted to mission-driven organizations. We provide a range of services including: messaging, brand strategy, digital marketing, websites, social media, SEO, Google ads, copywriting, marketing automation, and more...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Naperville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
"Axis Visual is a creative, branding, design, and marketing company that provides web design, brand creation, and marketing services for their clients. Additionally, Axis Visual can create printed materials, packaging labels, exhibit designs, and product or service literature. All of the design work...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 59 Projects Listed
A creative studio that ensures you do not worry about a thing from the moment you present your brand/idea to us. Our determination to see businesses thrive in a competitive, ever changing environment is what pushes us to deliver no less than excellence...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Web Design
- PPC
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Null Station transforms ideas into stunning visuals, backed by a strong success rate and robust client relationships. Specializing in 3D animation, product visualization, and AR/VR, we follow industry-standard workflows to deliver high-quality content that captivates audiences and elevates brands...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Enhance your brand with 37 years of expert consultancy! Specialising in:• Packaging design• NPD• Corporate identity• Brand guidelines• In-store theatre & POS• Web design• Advertising...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
Marketing Strategy | Web Design | Digital Marketing | SEO | Branding | Social Media Management | Content Creation...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
B Creative Studio
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Welcome to B Creative Studio, your destination for bespoke branding and website design. We aim to craft unique, visually stunning, and highly functional brand identities and websites that resonate with your target audience, setting you apart from the competition...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Gold Coast, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Contese Agency empowers businesses with in-depth content strategies, awesome content, and expert SEO support through our unique blend of editorial, marketing, SEO and journalism skills; we can increase your online traffic, boost engagement and ensure your brand stands out online...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
- Translation Services
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- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Properly is a boutique design studio for fintech, DeFi, web3, and AI. Since 2021 we've worked as design partners, not a vendor, owning the whole surface a user judges you on: brand, product UX, website, and app. We've shaped protocols holding billions in TVL and fintechs people trust with their money, from...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
Smashed Media is an illustration, branding, and digital marketing agency which provides web development, graphic design, digital marketing, branding & corporate identity development services...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
At NetReputation, our adept team of reputation specialists extends tailored support to both individuals and businesses, dedicated to fostering a favorable online reputation. With our dedicated team by your side, achieving your online goals becomes effortless while you're relieved of the workload...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- SEO
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Our expertise lies in bridging the gap between conventional advertising and the digital era. Our objective is to help you find the ideal positioning strategy for your company, brand, individual profile, event, or agency...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Temecula, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
Our business is your one stop branding agency providing you with services from logos, to websites, to customized branded apparel and marketing!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 30 Projects Listed
Unmute is an award-winning sonic branding agency from Copenhagen, Denmark and we are experts in developing sonic identities for brands, broadcasters and digital products...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Audio Production
- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Welcome to Vervocity, where we thoughtfully, and with great detail, create websites, custom applications, digital products, video, and branding solutions for every kind of business communication tools that get results!...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Quincy, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 33 Projects Listed
At Better Brands, we envision a world where digital marketing thrives on integrity, transparency, and accountability. We see a future where businesses succeed through ethical strategies, fostering authentic relationships with their customers.We are committed to being a positive force in the design...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
World-leading website design and branding agency based in California, specializing in Branding, Website Design and Development, UI/UX design for applications, and AI Strategy...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
UIUX Studio is a product studio for AI-native software. One senior team across six disciplines strategy, design, engineering, data, AI and delivery designing and shipping secure, scalable products that move real business metrics...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 25 Projects Listed
WordPress custom development agency...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Poltava, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Manifesto is a courage-driven brand agency with locations in Milwaukee, Nashville, and Portland, OR. We specialise in uniting people behind the heart and soul of the most ambitious companies in the world...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Reflective Media is a Packaging Studio, specializing in CPG labelling, package design adaptation, full branding exploration and standards development...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Motif Brands: Branding Studio - Transforming brands beyond business with award-winning creativity that drives results. Brand transformations that grows businesses. Founded by Reilly Newman in California...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Paso Robles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Flair Communication is a full service digital marketing agency that's helped hundreds of businesses & organizations promote their brand and generate new business leads with award-winning custom website design and digital marketing services. Our team of experienced website, design & marketing experts focus on...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
WubSites is your one-stop shop for digital solutions. We design beautiful websites and e-commerce platforms, optimize them for SEO and mobile, and manage your IT infrastructure. We also offer media planning, graphic design, digital advertising, SEO, and social media management. Let us help you elevate your...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a #FullServiceAgency - Whether you have an established company or a growing company, discover our potential to achieve great results in Design, Advertising and Digital Strategies...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Moon Rae Media is an accomplished, creative and versatile team ready to provide social media management, website design, brand development and two-on-one coaching services. With proven expertise in carving new client channels and growing your customer base, we are committed to our client's success. We offer...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Oakville, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Scalability Inc. is a New Yorkbased design and technology agency specializing in digital platforms, web and software development, and AI-driven systems. We partner with biotech, healthcare, and innovation-led companies to build scalable, high-performing digital products...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
BrightDock is an innovative digital agency that specializes in disruption. We help business leaders develop successful digital products...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Rijeka, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Geel Tech is a leading IT services provider in Web Apps & Multi-Platform Mobile App Development since 2010. Geel tech is a creative agency built with one purpose: to help you define your brand. We offer impeccable service combining a nice and user-friendly design with quality programming...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Amman, Jordan
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Web design, branding & logo design, and motion graphics that delivers creative and original solutions so small business owners and entrepreneurs can have the visual presence that matches their business and personality and achieve their business goals...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Over 10 years of experience. 50+ experts, 100+ 5-star Google reviews. Brands like Volvo and KPMG trust us to grow across borders with multilingual marketing that works. We can help your business do the same. Ready to scale? Let's talk...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- PPC
- SEO
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cologne, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Wanted for Nothing
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.WFN is an award-winning design agency headquartered in Los Angeles. We focus on strategies that create tangible results. Our team can cover full-cycle product delivery, including strategy, UX/UI design and development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Were an independent, full-service branding agency thats spent 40 years turning brands into results-driven powerhouses. Boosting performance. Building loyalty. Accelerating sales. It all starts with something we call brand pride...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 29 Projects Listed
Clients featured in Vogue, Goop, Architectural Digest, and more. We are a design agency with years of experience in high-end retail and web development. We specialize in web design & development with a special focus on Shopify ecommerce...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Package Design
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We help businesses improve their marketing, increase lead flow, optimize operations and grow revenue...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Migration Marketing
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Migration Marketing is a strategic brand consultancy specializing in longevity, aging, and wellness. We partner with companies advancing the science of better living, helping them define their brand, craft their story, and stand out in a rapidly evolving market...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Custom (not "canned") Creative & Strategic Digital Marketing, Branding, Design, and Website Solutions from U.I. to Y-O-U! Partner with 4C today...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Verona, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
At arimaslab, we're a versatile agency specializing in creative design across digital and print media to deliver tailored, high-quality solutions for business growth. Beyond just marketing, our expertise extends to managing brand identity and comprehensive communication strategies, encompassing both visual...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Carsoli, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $3000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are your secret weapon we will help determine exactly what you need, and give you support from vision right through to execution to take your business to the next level...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $280/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Dedicated Web & UI/UX Designer with over 15 years of experience, crafting intuitive and engaging digital experiences for clients across 20+ countries worldwide...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
id8 is a specialized branding agency located Northwest of Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 2000, id8 has successfully completed 1,000+ projects and won 90+ national design awards. We specialize in strategy, branding and digital. Our goal is use creativity to transform the community around us...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Marietta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Full-Suite Performance Marketing that Engages and Converts. Often Innovative | Always Creative...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- PPC
- Design Services
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- Location
- The Woodlands, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We believe good branding can help entrepreneurs be the force of good the world needs...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 51 Projects Listed
Sonoma Infotech is a eCommerce, and Software Development company with over a year of experience. We have established ourselves as a trusted IT development partner for businesses seeking custom technology solutions...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Branding Companies
How much do branding companies charge for their services?
Branding costs range from $500 to $100,000+, depending on who you hire, the scope, and the level of strategy involved.
Typical pricing by provider:
- Boutique branding agencies: $5,000 to $20,000
Includes brand identity, guidelines, and some strategic work. - Full-service branding agencies: $11,000 to $70,000+
Covers strategy, positioning, messaging, identity, and brand assets. - Enterprise branding companies: $40,000 to $100,000+
Includes research, brand architecture, workshops, and global rollout.
Typical cost breakdown inside a branding project:
- Brand strategy: $5,000 to $50,000
- Brand identity design: $2,500 to $30,000
- Brand collateral and templates: $2,000 to $7,500
- Brand research and analysis: $5,000 to $250,000
Branding costs depend on project scope, strategy depth, number of deliverables, business size, industry competition, and the experience and reputation of the agency.
How long does the branding process take?
Branding usually takes 8 weeks to 6 months, depending on scope, feedback speed, and deliverables.
Typical branding timeline breakdown:
- Discovery and research: 1 to 2 weeks
Defines goals, audits your current brand, and analyzes competitors. - Brand strategy development: 2 to 3 weeks
Creates positioning, messaging, voice, and brand foundations. - Visual identity design: 4 to 6 weeks
Develops logo, colors, typography, and visual system. - Brand guidelines and assets: 2 to 6 weeks
Produces brand book, templates, and marketing materials. - Website design, if included: 2 to 8 weeks
Adds website strategy, design, and development. - Brand launch: 1 week or more
Prepares rollout, internal training, and public launch.
The total branding timeline depends on project scope, number of deliverables, feedback speed, decision-making complexity, and whether you are creating a new brand, refreshing, or fully rebranding.
What is the difference between a branding agency and a design firm?
An agency defines how your brand works and what it stands for, while a design firm focuses on creating and implementing specific design solutions.
| Aspect | Branding Agency | Design Firm |
| Core focus | Defines the brand and its long-term direction | Designs solutions that communicate and deliver the brand |
| Main goal | Build a clear, competitive brand | Create effective, usable, and consistent designs |
| Strategy | Deep strategic work, such as positioning, messaging, and brand structure | Uses a strategy to guide design decisions and execution |
| Type of work | Brand strategy, naming, brand voice, brand guidelines | Visual identity, UX/UI, websites, packaging, product design |
| Business impact | Shapes how customers perceive and remember the company | Shapes how customers interact with and use the company’s products and materials |
| Stage they help most | Early stage, rebranding, or major business changes | After or alongside the strategy, during product and asset creation |
| Outcome | A defined brand system and clear brand direction | Designed assets, interfaces, and experiences ready for use |
Branding companies develop positioning, messaging, naming, brand architecture, and the overall system that guides how the brand operates and grows. They connect business goals to customer perception.
Design firms solve communication and product problems through design. This includes visual identity, but also user experience, interfaces, packaging, and digital products. Their work translates strategy into functional, usable, and consistent brand and product experiences.
Why should I hire branding companies instead of freelancers?
Hire a branding company when you need strategy, depth, and long-term brand systems, not just individual deliverables.
Branding firms provide a full team with specialists in strategy, naming, design, and research. This leads to stronger positioning, more consistent execution, and work that supports business growth.
Freelancers usually work alone and focus on specific tasks such as logo design or visual identity. They are effective for smaller projects but have limited capacity for complex strategy, research, and large-scale brand development.
Isn't branding just a logo?
Branding is the entire system that defines how customers perceive your business in the market, not just the logo.
It includes your positioning, messaging, voice, visual identity, and the experience people have with your company. These elements work together to build recognition, trust, and differentiation.
The logo is one asset within that system. It represents the brand, but it does not define the strategy, meaning, or customer perception on its own.
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