Explore leading backend developers in the United States who create strong server systems, manage databases, and ensure apps run smoothly and securely. Our curated list features vetted experts who focus on performance, scalability, and long-term reliability across modern tech stacks.
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Design Against Cognitive Friction
Internauts is a Neurodigital design studio that helps organizations create brands and digital experiences built around how people actually think, feel, and make decisions. The studio combines branding, UX/UI design, accessibility, AI-aware experiences, and cognitive design principles to reduce friction and...
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- Branding
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- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Design. Marketing. Results
Visual Realm is a full service advertising agency that specializes in the whole process. From building the look of the logo and brand to the full on marketing campaign. We do it all...
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- Location
- Palm Harbor, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Visual Realm Reviews & Testimonials
Melissa Marie's Review Sourced from Google
BEYOND FANTASTIC! We originally called Visual Realm for branding for an established business that we wanted to update the look. It turned into so much more. From our new website and then our SEO campaign, to our brochures and pocket folders, and now they manage our PPC campaign and local SEO for 3 locations. Our growth and ROI over the past year has been tremendous. I can’t say enough about their team, their responsiveness and overall their work. I recommend them to anyone that asks how we’ve been able to scale. You will not regret hiring Visual Realm for any of your needs!
Shanon W's Review Sourced from Google
We hired Visual Realm to bring leads to my husband construction company. It’s hard to believe how we ever ran the business without them. Having Visual Realm is like having employees in your company to do anything and everything that comes with marketing. We have used them for collateral printing like brochures and folders, we’ve also updated our brand, our website and we rely on their online marketing, SEO and Google Pay Per click to fill our books. We’ve been able to expand the business tremendously over the last few years. It also helps that they don’t nickel and dime us, they are extremely honest and you can tell they take pride in what they do. I can honestly say they changed our lives. We are thrilled to have them on the team.
Lea Perrino's Review Sourced from Google
Visual Realm provided excellent service, providing me with a fantastic company logo. The staff was responsive, upbeat, patient and professional and the logo package they created was a perfect fit for my business. Visual Realm also created a beautiful design for our backdrop used in conference exhibitions. It's eye catching and performs its role by attracting many clients to our booth.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsBuild it right. The first time.
We design and build high-impact software for regulated industries delivering AI-ready, secure, and scalable solutions aligned to your business goals. From early strategy to validated prototypes, we help teams reduce risk, accelerate delivery, and build the right product the first time...
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- Software Development
- Product Design
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- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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Every Digital Experience Creates A Story
Scott Labz LLC is an independent analytics and digital consultancy based in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, working under a Measure, Build, Improve framework. Services span analytics implementation, data validation and reporting, custom web and application development, systems integration, and advertising...
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- Peoria, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Masters of the Consumer Market
West Palm Beach marketing agency helping leading brands reach and convert the premium consumer audience since 2013...
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $275/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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LINCOLN DIGITAL Reviews & Testimonials
John Varvarigos's Review Sourced from Google
Lincoln digital has taken our marketing to a new level in a way that I was simply not able to handle myself or with other marketing firms. My numbers are up big. Great communication, great ideas and thorough execution. Highly recommend
Todd Feldman's Review Sourced from Google
Lincoln Digital Group created a brilliant website for me.Very professional and polite service. I highly recommend using LDS for your next project. CEO Justin Cerone is a pleasure to do business with.
Nick Olander's Review Sourced from Google
The folks at LDG are a pleasure to work with. They are pros at what they do, and are data driven, responsive, and accommodating. Their CEO Justin has always taken the time to meet with us and review strategy, progress, and results on a regular basis, which is rare in this industry. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsLess Chaos. More Clients.
Slake Marketing is a Los Angelesbased digital marketing agency that helps solopreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses grow their brands with clarity and confidence. The agency offers website and branding design, photography, strategy coaching, and integrated design-and-coaching packages, providing a...
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- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsSlake Marketing Services
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Web Design Review from Christie Mann, MA, CPCC, PCC
Hands down the best creative experience I've ever had. Evan and team are pros at ideation, consulting, design and publishing of your vision. I've now worked with Slake Marketing on 5 websites and wouldn't go anywhere else. They are professional, creative, responsive and bring added value in every interaction. I highly recommend Slake Marketing for all your creative needs.
Web Development Review from Andrew Hall
The team at Slake took our Private Cloud Infrastructure Management startup to the next level with a fully responsive professional EditorX website and a top-notch Linkedin marketing campaign. They were very patient and helped us through the whole process of design and launch. We could not have done it without them!
Web Development Review from Drew Mabry
Came in and immediately identified key client needs, developed an implementation plan and walked the client through assembling assets. Affter build-out worked with the client to make final changes, and train for ongoing maintenance. Great execution. project was successful and a real value.
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Silverback Marketing (silverbackmarketing.com) is a boutique digital marketing agency founded in 2007 in Queen Creek, Arizona. We combine SEO/GEO, paid media, web development, and AI automation into one pipeline-measured growth system for B2B and considered-purchase companies, and we publish the open-source...
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- AEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Queen Creek, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Built to Collaborate. Designed to Scale.
We empower people and platforms with work that really works with custom websites and applications, open-source digital products, and more...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Lansing, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsModern Tribe Services
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WordPress Review from Perry Hewitt
When we first envisioned a new data.org, we knew we needed a strong strategy, design, and development partner who could work with us to build an elegant and extensible digital platform. Modern Tribe exceeded the bar on all counts, delivering a terrific implementation of our new brand, a robust resource library, and a platform future-proofed for the evolving needs of the community.
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Sussman Creative is a full-service web design and development agency based in New Jersey, combining strategy, design, and engineering to deliver effective digital solutions. We help businesses build custom digital products that combine thoughtful design with powerful engineering. From AI-driven solutions to...
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- Medford, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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AI that handles the work. We handle the growth.
WiserBrand is an AI-first technology and growth agency serving mid-market businesses across the US and Canada. Our work spans B2B professional services, retail, logistics, law, accounting, and real estate. We use AI to remove repetitive work, then scale whats already working...
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- AI Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 28 Projects Listed
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Wiserbrand Reviews & Testimonials
Technical SEO Review from Valeriy Fomenko
We looked into WiserBrand because we needed help with AI Visibility and GEO. Their team showed they really understand how AI search is different from regular SEO and explained a clear, practical way to boost visibility in AI-powered search. They explained their methodology for AI search visibility, positioning, content strategy, and technical SEO in an easy-to-understand way. What impressed us most was their focus on practical recommendations rather than generic advice, along with clear communication throughout the process. After our experience, we think WiserBrand is a knowledgeable and professional team for any company looking into GEO and AI Visibility.
AI Consulting Review from Alina Krucheniuk
We worked with WiserBrand for AI consulting and strategy on a co-living hospitality platform we were developing. Once the main web and mobile systems were set up, we wanted to see how AI could help us reduce manual tasks and streamline our internal processes. WiserBrand pointed out where AI agents could have the most impact in both resident-facing tasks and our internal operations. They reviewed areas such as resident support, onboarding paperwork, email and invoice management, reputation management, and operations monitoring. They gave us a clear plan that included the best use cases, how to integrate AI, where we still needed human review, and steps for rolling things out in phases. This helped us see which tasks we could automate right away, which ones still needed people involved, and how to add AI without causing problems for our current platform. We knew how it would change our daily work and what to focus on next. The team was organized, practical, and easy to work with, so the whole process was smooth from start to finish.
Web Design Review from Jorij Abraham
We hired WiserBrand as they came strongly recommended by one or our strategic partners. The recommendation was absolutely right. We are no amateurs with 6,5 million unique visitors per month but we learned a lot how we could further optimize our website both from a search engine optimization as well as user experience perspective. The project was completed on time and within budget with several major insights. I can strongly recommend WiserBrand. Feel free to contact me via LinkedIn if you have any questions.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsAn award winning creative & digital agency with purpose in mind
Creative agency that makes a difference. We're small enough to take real pride in each and every job we do, yet agile enough to take on projects of all sizes. We don’t strive to merely be good. We don’t want to simply be great. We want to be greater than anyone you’ve ever worked with. And we want you...
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- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
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Logo Design Review from Herwig Konings
Griflan's creative and modern design techniques make them a great firm to work with for logo development. You will get direction from their team and give you multiple revisions to help you be happy with your final choice, all on a quick turnaround and very reasonable price.
Web Design Review from Stephen King
Griflan and team did a magnificent job designing our original website and an even better job with the most recent release. In addition to web design, their team has produced presentation materials and marketing assets that match our web theme. Their team is incredibly responsive, professional and timely when it comes to deliverables. I have had a wonderful experience with their organization and could not give a higher recommendation.
Web Design Review from Jenith Damasco
I have had the pleasure and privilege of working with Griflan for over 7 years on too many projects to list--multiple launches/rebranding, website design and development, print, online media/advertising and template creation. The team excels at design and are the most flexible and deadline-driven agency I have worked with at least 55 agencies in the past 10 years. They are an amazing group and all of my KPIs have consistently outpaced. I hope I have the opportunity to work them for many years.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsB2B Digital Experience Agency
Redonk is a B2B digital experience agency. Since 2002 we've helped companies that sell complicated things make their products easier to buy and harder to forget. Our five practices cover strategy, brand, web, product design and marketing - all delivered . by an experienced team...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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Top Hat
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Fully integrated branding, web, and ad agency.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh and owner-led since 2013, were a creative back-boned agency that delivers world-class design and unparalleled technical excellence...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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Josey Orr's Review Sourced from Google
Ben and the Tophat team were fantastic to work with. They built our website quickly, professionally, and made the entire process easy from start to finish. Communication was clear, the final product looks great, and we’re very happy with how everything turned out. Highly recommend.
Adam Kunes's Review Sourced from Google
I can’t say enough good things about Top Hat.In a world full of AI slop and cookie-cutter creative, these folks actually care. The team is insanely talented, thoughtful, and willing to go above and beyond to make the work great.I recommend them to everyone for design and development needs, and we’re beyond proud to showcase the websites they’ve helped bring to life.
James Ambrose's Review Sourced from Google
Top Hat was able to seamlessly establish a distinct identity that unequivocally reflects the mission of the company, its history and the vision of where its stakeholders aim to move in the future. By engaging in Top Hat’s full suite of services such as brand strategy, visualization, web design, and search engine optimization, our company is positioned for national growth and will succeed for many years to come. Top Hat’s team encouraged our stakeholders to think outside the status quo. Our robust new brand and website are proof the Top Hat team truly knows what it takes to execute a cohesive process from start to finish.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsThe best Next.js & Sanity agency
Roboto Studio is a Next.js and Sanity agency in San Francisco. We build headless content platforms for companies that have outgrown their CMS, so marketing teams can publish without waiting on a developer. Recent work includes Tray.ai, Topaz Labs and Slingshot Bio...
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- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
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Search Better Connect Deeper
House of Psalm is a platform-neutral SEO and Search Experience Optimization (SXO) agency that helps brands improve visibility and engagement across search engines, marketplaces, social platforms, and AI-driven discovery channels. Rather than focusing solely on rankings, the agency combines SEO strategy...
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Special Things Furniture's Review Sourced from Google
“I had an outstanding experience with Daniel from House of Psalm SEO. After seeing their Instagram ad, I reached out and had a really informative chat. He offered a free, no-obligation website evaluation and gave me clear, professional advice—no hard sell, just genuine help. I received detailed feedback that really gave me direction, and I can’t recommend them enough. If you’re looking for SEO services, definitely reach out to House of Plasma SEO—you won’t be disappointed. Five stars!”
Elijah Stanley's Review Sourced from Google
Have had consulting from Jacob over the last few months. I’ve been advised on TikTok and YouTube SEO. Jacob has been helping me realise that the future of SEO is going to look different, his advice goes beyond just Google and has helped my business produce over 60% of its revenue through organic social media content. I couldn’t speak more highly of Jacob and the House of Psalm team. They really are on the front foot when it comes to SEO.
Christopher Cannings's Review Sourced from Google
We’ve had an outstanding experience working with House of Psalm. Their structured and strategic approach to SEO has made a significant impact on our business growth.Since partnering with them, we’ve seen consistent improvement in our online presence, stronger enquiry flow, and measurable results. Thanks to the systems and foundations they’ve put in place, we’ve been able to grow to the point of bringing on another employee.Highly professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in their clients’ success. We would confidently recommend House of Psalm to any business looking to scale the right way.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsAI Transformation and Software Development Services
We help early-stage startups build market-ready applications, and mid-market firms achieve tangible ROI with AI and Digital Transformation initiatives...
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- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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We Build Digital Products, Experiences, And Systems that Matter.
Born West is a creative tech agency. We turn ambitious ideas into working software from inception to launch. Our senior strategists, designers, and engineers work as one team to shape digital products, AI-powered tools, platforms, and experiences that are thoughtful, scalable, and built to ship...
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- Product Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Concord, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
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Unique Software for Your Unique Business
Sembit is a seasoned software development company based in Oregon. Its expertise spans app development, cloud services, and platform integration, making the agency a versatile software development partner. With proficiency in diverse technologies and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
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Sembit Reviews & Testimonials
AI Consulting Review from Bryan Beck
Shaun introduced us to some of the functions available in the ChatGPT Business plan. We discovered some very powerful tools that we will use in our lumber industry research and consulting work. Shaun was a great, knowledgeable tour guide and helped us get pointed in the right direction.
Web Development Review from Zach Gibbs
Sembit was fantastic to work with. They integrated our Zoho APIs and LIMS system seamlessly, and the dashboards they helped build have quickly become tools our teams use every day. The project went smoothly from start to finish, and the results have had a real impact on how we manage operations.
Software Development Review from Adam Kaufman
The team at Sembit and their work product has been nothing short of stellar. The team is a delight to work with. We have actively looked for more projects for them to work on because their deliverables are timely and of high quality. Sembit started out doing a mobile app project for us, then they grew to doing our Playground project for our effcc Compiler. They have also done a number of backend systems projects as well. The Sembit team are trusted advisors when we need to deploy a new system or work on a new project. Sembit will always be a go-to partner.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsERP transformation firm, leveraging AI native frameworks with modular augmentation capabilities
Atigro is a proven ERP transformation firm, leveraging modular augmentation capabilities paired with AI-native frameworks...
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- Vienna, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Feven Taddese's Review Sourced from Google
My dream is to expand education for people in Africa beyond what’s offered in schools creating an online learning system to take online classes, collaborate and share knowledge with others. I had a core idea of what it would take to bring this dream to fruition but it was complicated. When I engaged Atigro for a discovery project to plan our online learning system, I was pleasantly surprised that Atigro’s team helped me simplify our vision with sophisticated, well-thought solutions. Finally, I see my dream actually happening… looking forward to the next step.Feven TaddeseFounder, Edupreneur Educational LLC.
Seygen INC's Review Sourced from Google
"Impressive results! We partnered with Atigro to update web messaging and optimize content for targeted keywords, and within 5 months, our search ranking for a targeted keyword has moved up to page 1 on Google… surpassing much larger competitors and exceeding our expectations. Their advice for how to improve our content optimization has been spot-on.”
Molly Penn's Review Sourced from Google
We engaged Atigro to help us improve organic search traffic and rankings. After a site revamp and optimizing content for 4 months, we landed #1 on Google with a rich snippet featuring an article where we answer a question my audience frequently asks. Now, we’re getting leads steadily from our website thanks to this #1 ranking. We’ve doubled organic traffic and are driving the right audience with high buyer intent for targeted keywords.– Molly Penn, Founder, Penn Creative Strategy
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsLet's Build Tomorrow Together.
We are a brand and software development agency specializing in building eCommerce, iOS, and feature-rich websites and apps that move your business forward...
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- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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badpixel Reviews & Testimonials
Jessica Dally's Review Sourced from Google
"We loved working with badpixel!We had already started talking with some potential locations and we needed to quickly establish our logo and branding. With the questionnaire that kicked off our discovery, we were able to capture what we were looking for and it was clearly understood as we went into our first review and really liked what we saw. After a few modifications, we had our logo and style guide allowing us to start working on our social presence while the badpixel team continued to work on our Square website setup.Once the site was ready, they walked us through everything and we were able to jump in and take control! Getting a website up just before the holiday season was huge, it lead to our first sales and profit!"
Charlie Wellborn's Review Sourced from Google
Badpixel did an excellent job developing our site (shophearton.com). They were responsive, communicated consistently with us and our marketing team, and met our aggressive deadline. Thanks Sheila & Chris!
Joemoney 42's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Chris has been so easy and we could not be happier with the branding for our business! Always very personable and responsive to our input. No need to look elsewhere for great branding! Thanks!
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsYour Trusted Nonprofit Web Design and Marketing Agency
Cornershop Creative is an award-winning digital agency thats worked with hundreds of nonprofits, political campaigns, and mission-driven small businesses. Our fully remote team of 30+ includes developers, designers, strategists, and SEO expertsall focused on helping organizations engage supporters online and...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Olney, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Clay
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.+1Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Top UI/UX design, web design, and branding agency in San Francisco.
Clay is a design-led web development agency with clients including Meta, Google, Slack, Stripe, and Coinbase, building websites and digital products across fintech, SaaS, and enterprise. Active since 2016 with offices across the US and Europe. Well-suited for brands needing high-craft web development paired...
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- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsClay Services
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Clay Reviews & Testimonials
Web Development Review from Anonymous
Clay built our new website to support a product launch, and we were impressed by how quickly they delivered. The site met our expectations perfectly. They worked efficiently and provided high-quality results right on schedule.
Web Design Review from Anonymous
Clay designed and developed our car retail website, and the results were outstanding. The site looked stunning and worked exactly as needed. They stood out for their patience, attentiveness, and excellent service. Communication was always clear, and they delivered on time.
Web Design Review from Anonymous
Clay redesigned and rebuilt our nonprofit’s website with fresh UX/UI research to guide the process. The new site improved conversions, earned great user feedback, and boosted internal efficiency. Communication across all channels was seamless, and their responsiveness and high-quality results went beyond what we expected.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All Reviewsthoughtbot is your expert partner for product design and development.
thoughtbot is your trusted partner for web development services, blending human-centered design and agile methods to build exceptional web and mobile products. Our innovative thinking sets a new benchmark in web development, empowering your team and improving your process at every step...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
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Find the leaks. Build the systems that fix them
Alpenglow AI is a workflow automation consultancy in Colorado Springs. We help small businesses find where their day-to-day workflows leak time and money, then build the systems that fix them. We use automation tools every day in our own work, so we know what actually exists and what it costs. Yes, we use AI...
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- Digital Strategy
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Design that eats
Memeador is a product design collective that believes design should earn attention. We take on work only when we can make it win and we say so when we can't. Our members are senior practitioners who act as strategic partners, bringing rigor, taste and humanity to products people actually love...
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- Product Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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Insights, for better experiences.
Flower Press Interactive designs and builds websites, apps, and platforms. We take early ideas and bring them into a user-validated, production-ready state. From marketing websites to internal systems, we turn complex problems into products worth building...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Medina, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Intention Is Everything
At Intention Labs, we're committed to authenticity in everything we do. We are proud to be an inclusive agency that is focused on the best experience for our clients and their customers...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
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Intention Labs Reviews & Testimonials
Isaro Carter, Esq.'s Review Sourced from Google
Working with Shawna at Intention Labs was amazing. We worked together on a website optimization project for my business. The results have been nothing but stellar--the site is more organized and converting way better than it was before. Additionally, Shawna is just a great person to work with. She has amazing ideas, she is so thorough with every detail, and she is just pleasant all around. I got really lucky finding Intention Labs and I think anyone who has the opportunity to work with them would feel the same way.
Corinne Vargas's Review Sourced from Google
The team is professional, fast and knowledgeable. The they met and exceeded our needs regarding a quick turnaround on an app dev project. Highly recommend!
Kelly McKay's Review Sourced from Google
I can’t recommend Intention Labs enough. Their design and development work is exceptional. Shawna especially is an excellent communicator and the team turned things around ahead of schedule. Her team delivered an extremely clear and easy to navigate fully functioning website and web app. I’m thankful to have worked with Intention Labs as they really offer a full-service!
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsKilvington Digital: Practical systems that make your business easier to run.
Workflow automation, software integrations, and AI tools built around the way contractors and service businesses actually work...
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- SEO
- AI Development
- PPC
- IT Compliance Solution
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Sanford, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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Kilvington Digital Marketing Reviews & Testimonials
Shannie Howard's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Ricky of Kilvington Digital Marketing, my business plan writer, was an Absolute Pleasure. His communication was exceptional, always clear, timely and professional. I was impressed by how quickly he responded to my questions and requests; often providing thoughtful feedback and updates right away. His patience with me, was the calm in the midst of my creative storm.What stood out most was his innovative and strategic suggestions that took my business plan to the next level. He didn't just follow instructions he added real value with fresh ideas and insightful recommendations that showed a deep understanding of my business goals and visual presentation.Overall, the experience exceeded my expectations in every way. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a business plan writer who is responsive professional and truly invested in helping your vision succeed.
Mark Landry's Review Sourced from Google
Kilvington Digital Marketing has a very high standard to deliver excellent service. I have worked with them on multiple projects including videography and photography, and they provide very professional content and feedback. Additionally their knowledge of SEO is very insightful. I would definitely recommend for any local business wanting to grow.
JP Potter's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Kilvington Digital Marketing has been an excellent experience for our team at Masters Properties. Thanks to their expert SEO strategies, we are now ranked #1 on Google for our desired keywords as promised. Their dedication and professionalism have significantly increased our online visibility and customer inquiries. Highly recommend their services!
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsRevenue-Focused Web Design & Development Agency
As a web development agency, Dotlogics Inc. distinguishes itself through creative, client-focused solutions that drive growth. Our tailored strategies consistently enhance outcomes in web development, digital strategy, and lead generation—empowering your business to scale and succeed...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
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Dotlogics Inc. Reviews & Testimonials
Web Design Review from Anonymous
As a growing industrial distributor, we needed a robust online platform tailored exclusively for our B2B customers. Dotlogics created a responsive, interactive website with custom logins, contract-specific pricing, and real-time access to billing, order history, and promotions. The project is still underway, but early feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. We’ve been impressed with Dotlogics’ responsiveness, clarity in communication, and organizational discipline, as the relationship has felt more like a partnership than a typical vendor engagement.
Web Design Review from Anonymous
Dotlogics partnered with us to design and develop a specialized website that connects doctors with patients needing niche medical services. They built an advanced admin system with distinct user roles, guided us through A/B testing for design optimization, and ensured a smooth experience with weekly updates and video demos. Even after launch, Dotlogics has continued to support us with ongoing audits and enhancements, helping our platform grow steadily through monthly performance reports and new feature modules.
Web Design Review from Anonymous
Dotlogics designed and developed a responsive HTML5 website for our construction firm, complete with a PlanRoom portal for vendor access and project coordination. Their team handled everything from our logo redesign to custom functionality, delivering ahead of schedule and within budget. I was impressed with their ability to turn our vision into a fully functional site, and I truly appreciated both the design quality and their project management throughout the engagement.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsGet found. Get understood. Get chosen.
Curio Digital gets B2B companies found, understood, and chosen. SEO, AEO, and GEO bring the traffic in. A sharper Webflow site tells buyers what you do and who it's for. Then CRO, experimentation, and personalization turn that interest into demo calls...
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- CRO
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- AEO
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- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Curio Digital Reviews & Testimonials
Webflow Review from Hannah Reid-Foley
It is great working with Davi & team! They are extremely knowledgeable and thorough with their work. Easy to get along with and quick to answer any questions we may have.
Webflow Review from Melissa Valentino
We've partnered with Curio Digital for about five years, and they have become one of the most trusted extension teams we work with. As a creative agency, having dependable development partners is critical, and Curio consistently exceeds expectations. They have supported TDH Creative on numerous Webflow website projects, and the quality of their work is exceptional. Their development is clean, thoughtful, and technically sound, but what really sets them apart is their communication and project management. They're responsive, proactive, transparent, and consistently deliver on what they commit to. As an account lead, that level of reliability makes a tremendous difference. Curio has also been incredibly collaborative throughout the creative process. They work seamlessly with our designers and strategists, offering solutions when challenges arise while always respecting the creative vision. They don't simply execute requirements they think through the best approach and genuinely care about delivering the best possible outcome for both us and our clients. Another aspect I appreciate is their pricing. They provide outstanding value for the quality of work they deliver, and I've always found them to be fair, honest, and transparent when it comes to estimates and project scope. If you're looking for a Webflow development partner that combines technical expertise, exceptional communication, reliability, and a true collaborative spirit, I would highly recommend Curio Digital. They've been an outstanding partner to TDH Creative, and I look forward to continuing our relationship for years to come.
B2B Review from Andrew Stiefel
The Curio team has helped us evolve the Endor Labs website from selling a single product, to a single buyer, to selling multiple products to the full enterprise buying committee. Part of that included building product-led experience for platform engineers and developers alongside our existing inbound sales motion for security teams, and rapidly evolving the brand and content. The team is incredibly responsive, often turning work around same day or within a week as we prepare for major industry events and respond to industry shifts. They're fantastic partners, great humans, and I couldn't recommend them faster!
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsCustom AI Agents & Automation for SMBs
Veteran-owned AI automation agency offering full-stack services: AI agents, workflow automation, web development, SEO, digital marketing, CRM/Salesforce consulting, cybersecurity & self-hosted solutions. BYOK pricing from $2,500 clients own everything. No subscriptions...
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- Software Development
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- Web Development
- Cybersecurity
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- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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AutomateNexus Reviews & Testimonials
Small Businesses Website Development Review from Jarrell A. Green, MBA-DA
AutomateNexus built our entire e-commerce website for KourtLit from scratch. We sell portable pickleball court LED projectors and needed a professional storefront that could handle orders, inventory, and customer communication.They delivered a modern, mobile-friendly site with a smooth checkout flow, backend database for order and inventory management, and automated email sequences for order confirmations, shipping updates, and follow-ups. They also set up our SEO foundation so we're positioned to rank for product searches.What stood out was their BYOK approach we own everything they built. No recurring platform fees, no vendor lock-in. They finished the entire project in July 2025 and handed it off with full documentation and training.If you need an e-commerce site built fast and built right, these are the people to call.
AI Development Review from Arionne Patterson M.S.
We hired AutomateNexus to build a new website for our boutique travel agency, and they delivered far more than we expected. Erin and the team built us a custom website, client portal, and admin dashboard from scratch plus set up automations that completely changed how we run the business.Before working with them, we were drowning in manual tasks: sending confirmations, chasing documents, following up with leads. Now most of that runs automatically. The client portal lets our travelers access their itineraries and documents anytime, and the admin backend makes managing bookings so much easier.What impressed us most was the strategic thinking. They didn't just build what we asked for they helped us rethink our entire workflow and showed us where AI and automation could save us time. We're saving 15-20 hours a week on admin work we used to do manually.Communication was excellent throughout, delivery was on time, and the final product exceeded expectations. If you're a small business looking to modernize your operations without getting locked into expensive monthly software, I highly recommend AutomateNexus.
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Dreamers Inc.
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Your spark, our fuel
Dreamers is a research, data science, and tech consultancy that specializes in building solutions for complex problems. We are based in sunny California, but we work remotely with clients from all over the world. We're engineer-owned and operated, meaning you'll get personal attention and quick answers...
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- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
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Dreamers Inc. Reviews & Testimonials
Software Development Review from Dennis Temko
Dreamers was the only firm capable of building my ambitious vision for HyperCite. They transformed an unprecedented concept into a patented, production-grade legal technology platform designed for fact-checking. This included help in product strategy, and leading UX, algorithm development, AI, database and cloud architecture, frontend and backend engineering, scalability, observability, CI/CD, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. They delivered two California product versions and a dedicated Arizona implementation integrated directly with the appellate court, where HyperCite has operated for more than five years. Today, HyperCite not only automates hyperlinks between legal briefs and cited records; its AI fact-checking system compares claims against supporting evidence, flags contradictions and unsupported assertions, and takes judges and attorneys directly to the underlying source. The result is faster, clearer, and more reliable judicial review, delivered through close collaboration with HyperCite’s leadership and the Arizona court CIO.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsMarketing Excellence, Guaranteed.
Naveo Marketing is a Milwaukee-based full-service B2B marketing agency. Its team prioritizes understanding each client's unique business and market dynamics to deliver tailored solutions. Focusing on effective advertising, branding, and digital marketing strategies, Naveo Marketing helps businesses establish...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Web Design
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- Location
- Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Naveo Marketing Reviews & Testimonials
Martin Ista's Review Sourced from Google
Owner commits tax fraud.Owner knows nothing of doing business.Buys other businesses with Monopoly money, fired half his staff and now only 3 people actually work there.FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY!!!
Jesse Heiking's Review Sourced from Google
NAVEO does a great job all around, from graphic design & video to websites. They have gotten the company I work for out of a few pinches in short notice with product guides, sales flyers, tradeshow graphics, video clips, etc.; all without sacrificing quality in the short turnaround time and remaining on budget.Pierre and his team are wonderful folks to work with and are very talented, dependable, & not afraid to test new ideas. When providing deliverables for a recent project creating a new brand logo, the graphic design department went above & beyond with options to choose from and remained within the budget constraints. The marketing support of Trevor & John certainly reduced my stress level during a recent product launch.If you are looking for a talented agency for your marketing needs or to help take a load off your plate, give NAVEO a try!
Sriram Seshagiri's Review Sourced from Google
NAVEO Marketing improved our brand image by creating a more modern, easier to navigate website for our high-quality kitchen and bath remodeling company. Trevor's creativity, experience, and responsiveness made it easy to work with him. He listened to our needs and worked in alignment with our project goals.Additionally, NAVEO continually connects us with local marketing opportunities that are relevant to our well-established plumbing company. Mike keeps us informed of golf events, radio advertising, and similar opportunities to promote our business in our local community.NAVEO is a true partner for our marketing needs and we sincerely appreciate knowing they are available when we need them!
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsBusiness software with AI inside, built in Houston since 2004.
Espresso Moon is a Houston custom software company that builds AI-enabled business applications, mobile apps, and cloud platforms for B2B clients, and hosts and supports everything it delivers. We also own and operate GageList, a calibration management SaaS with AI built into the product...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Spring, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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Espresso Moon Reviews & Testimonials
Bradley Collins's Review Sourced from Google
Working with the guys at Espresso Moon (Scott, Doug, Tim and Dwayne) was truly a great collaboration and experience. They didn't just throw a website together for us, they helped us to reinvent ourselves. They go out of their way to get to know you and your business to the fullest extent, and that is a quality that is not often seen. If I were to recommend a web design/hosting company to anyone, Espresso Moon would be the one and only name I give. Thank you for your service and support!
Meredyth Jones's Review Sourced from Google
I worked primarily with Scott, Tim and Doug to build a fairly complicated site: Paypal/credit card payments, video training modules, a graded quiz, and issuance of a completion certificate. They were the only website company that invited me to an in-person meeting and that was tremendously helpful in me understanding how they work and them understanding my goals. Large Animal Consulting & Education launched 2 days ago and the site is running smoothly. I'm very happy with the site they designed (they also designed my logos) and am looking forward to using them to support and add to the site down the road.
Caleb Schallert's Review Sourced from Google
Doug Wheeler is the owner of Espresso Moon and he has provided my small business excellent IT technical support for our website. His team helped me out by removing malicious code that was affecting my site right after the Heart Bleed epidemic last year. He got my site back up and running so i could continue business and save my online reputation. I would recommend Espresso Moon LLC to anyone in need of a new website or mobile application because they follow through with what they promise to do, on time and on budget. They are truly a pleasure to work with!
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsApplying the Scientific Method to Marketing
Method Q is a B2B growth marketing agency that applies science, strategy, and execution to help companies build pipeline, accelerate revenue, and measure marketing performance...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- CRM Consulting
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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Websites that Convert | Stand Out and Scale Your B2B SAAS
Virdis is a website design and development agency that builds high-performance websites engineered for conversion, speed, and scale. We help growing businesses turn underperforming sites into lead-generating assets through custom design, modern development, technical SEO, and CRO...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- American Fork, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
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Grow Your Business, Block By Block
Fivenson Studios is an award-winning web design, SEO, and branding agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. With 128+ verified 5-star reviews, we are Michigan's highest-rated digital agency. We build custom, revenue-driving websites, craft strategic SEO campaigns, and develop brand identities that set businesses...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Your Business, Automated.
We help businesses scale by combining AI, automation, and CRM expertise into done-for-you solutions. From lead capture and client nurturing to AI-powered voice agents and custom workflow design, Yotomations builds systems that give you back time, reduce costs, and drive measurable growth. Your business...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Lutz, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Custom Digital Solutions For Enterprise Growth
Savage Solutions is a results-driven digital agency specializing in custom website design, SEO, and online marketing strategies that help businesses grow. We combine creative design, powerful technology, and data-backed marketing to build high-performing websites that attract customers, increase visibility...
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- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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AI-powered Market Research Agency With Advanced Technology
Savvy Marketers is a global market research and consumer insights partner with 14+ years of experience. Trusted by J&J, Kimberly-Clark, Bayer, Merck, PepsiCo, Church&Dwight, and JPMorgan Chase. Our AI-powered platform combines biometric research, social listening, proprietary panels, and advanced segmentation...
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- Market Research
- Big Data Analytics
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Princeton, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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Design. Development. Marketing.
Fractional head of digital, I partner with businesses to take complete ownership of their digital landscape. When I step into a business, I understand the core mechanics, build the necessary infrastructure, and execute until we see real ROI. So you know your digital is in the right hands...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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Strategic Design Studio Built Around Clarity
Hasnify is a strategic branding and digital design studio focused on helping businesses build clear, memorable brands and intuitive digital experiences. Its approach is centered on the principle of clarity, with an emphasis on making brands easy to understand rather than following short-lived design trends...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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We Build Your AI Workforce & Web Presence Installed in Your NYC Business
Batista AI builds custom websites for NYC contractors and installs AI agent systems physically inside small businesses using Mac mini and Mac Studio hardware. Our AI agents handle lead generation, scheduling, invoicing, and customer follow-up 24/7 on Apple Silicon. We serve HVAC, plumbing, electrical...
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- Web Design
- AI Development
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Everything You Need to Know Before Hiring US Backend Developers
Why should businesses hire United States backend development companies instead of relying only on freelancers?
For companies building revenue-critical platforms, a US backend development company often offers greater stability than a single freelance developer, as they can provide multiple specialists across architecture, QA, security, DevOps, and project management.
According to the United States Bureau of Labor, the US had about 1.69 million software developerjobs in 2024, and employment for software developers is projected to grow 16% from 2024 to 2034, with roughly 129,200 openings per year across software development, QA, and testing.
That means replacing a single junior web developer can be expensive and slow, while a backend development agency in the United States can reduce delivery risk and knowledge concentration.
Access to a full engineering team instead of a single software developer
A freelancer is typically one full-stack software engineer with a specific skill set, while a company that employs a backend developer provides a multidisciplinary team of expert developers.
A typical backend team may include:
- Backend developer or backend engineer, including C developer, Python developer, and Django developer
- Software engineer or backend software engineer
- System developer
- Frontend developer or web developer
- DevOps specialists and QA engineers
The team-based structure allows API development, database architecture, and testing to happen simultaneously, which speeds up delivery and improves quality.
Higher reliability for complex projects
Freelance backend developers in the US can be excellent specialists, but businesses often face higher delivery risk when relying on a single person. If a freelancer becomes unavailable, the project can stall.
Large development teams reduce this risk by sharing responsibilities among multiple engineers, including senior backend engineers, staff backend engineers, and software developers. US backend development companies also use structured development processes, project management tools, and documentation standards to maintain continuity.
Proven industry adoption of outsourced development teams
Outsourcing software development to specialized United States backend developers or a staff software engineer has become a common strategy for companies that lack large internal engineering departments.
According to Statista, about 64% of companies outsource software development, demonstrating how common it is for businesses to rely on external stack developer teams rather than building everything internally.
Better scalability as the project grows
Modern digital products often expand quickly. What begins as a small backend service may eventually require multiple APIs, integrations, and distributed infrastructure.
Working with United States backend developers through an established company makes it easier to scale teams when needed. Instead of hiring another freelance stack developer and onboarding them individually, a top US backend development agency can quickly add additional engineers, such as a full-stack engineer, Java developer, or Python developer.
This scalability matters because the outsourcing and software development services market continues to grow rapidly.
The global IT outsourcing market is projected to reach $812.7 billion by 2029, reflecting companies' increasing reliance on external backend software engineering teams.
Long-term maintenance and support
Backend systems require continuous updates, security improvements, and infrastructure monitoring.
A US backend development firm typically provides long-term services such as:
- System maintenance and upgrades
- Security monitoring
- Performance optimization
- Infrastructure management
Freelancers often focus on short-term deliverables, while agencies are structured to provide ongoing support for production systems.
What experience should these developers have before working on large platforms?
A US backend developer working on these systems must understand distributed architecture, high-traffic infrastructure, and large-scale data management.
Cloud infrastructure and cloud-native systems
Gartner predicts that over 50% of enterprises will use industry cloud platforms by 2028, highlighting how central cloud infrastructure has become for modern applications.
Backend engineers working on large systems typically need experience with:
- AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Containerization tools such as Docker
- Orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
- CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
Distributed systems and microservices
Research shows that about 71% of enterprises now run microservices in production, demonstrating how common distributed architecture has become in modern software systems.
United States backend developers building these platforms need experience with:
- Microservices architecture
- Service-to-service communication
- Event-driven systems
- Message queues and streaming platforms
- API gateway patterns
Scalability and high-traffic applications
Large platforms must handle thousands or millions of requests per day. Backend engineers, therefore, need experience designing systems that scale under heavy load.
USA backend development companies working on these systems often implement:
- Load balancing
- Distributed caching
- Database sharding and replication
- Performance monitoring and observability
Well-designed microservices platforms can deliver significant performance improvements. Studies show that organizations adopting microservices architecture often experience up to a 63% increase in deployment frequency and a 70% reduction in recovery time after production incidents, improving system reliability and operational efficiency.
Expertise in database architecture and data consistency
Large platforms process enormous volumes of data, which makes database design a critical backend skill.
US backend developers working on large systems should have experience with:
- Relational and NoSQL databases
- Distributed data storage
- Data consistency strategies
- Query optimization and indexing
- High-volume transaction systems
How do these companies handle modern AI-ready and data-heavy applications?
AI applications depend on large datasets.
A US backend development agency designs data pipelines that collect, process, and store massive volumes of structured and unstructured information.
Global data creation reached about 149 zettabytes in 2024, and projections suggest worldwide data generation could exceed 527 zettabytes by 2029.
To handle this scale, developers often build data pipelines using technologies such as:
- Distributed databases and data lakes
- Real-time streaming systems
- Large-scale storage clusters
- High-throughput ETL pipelines
AI-driven products require infrastructure that can train, deploy, and run machine-learning models at scale. Backend teams build model-serving pipelines that integrate AI with existing applications.
This infrastructure market is expanding rapidly. The global AI inference market was valued at about $97.2 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $253.8 billion by 2030, reflecting growing demand for production-ready AI systems.
Backend development teams, therefore, build systems that allow applications to:
- Run machine-learning models through APIs
- Manage GPU or high-performance compute resources
- Scale model inference across cloud infrastructure
Industry research shows that around 70% of organizations building generative AI applicationsuse vector databases and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to customize large language models with their own data.
Backend developers in the USA integrate these technologies into production systems so applications can:
- Search large datasets using embeddings
- Retrieve context for AI responses
- Connect proprietary company data with AI models
Research shows that organizations deploying AI at scale now run 11 times more production AI models than they did just a year earlier, reflecting how rapidly AI workloads are expanding.
To support this pace, backend teams build platforms that allow engineers to:
- Deploy new models safely
- Run A/B tests on AI features
- Automate model retraining pipelines
- Monitor model performance in real time
Should I hire a backend developer or a full-stack engineer for my project?
Choosing between these two depends on the complexity of your system and the types of features you need to build. Both roles are essential in modern software engineering, but they focus on different layers of an application.
Industry labor data suggests that the need for backend engineers is expected to grow by more than 20% between 2021 and 2031, reflecting the increasing importance of scalable server-side systems.
According to the Stack Overflow Developer Survey, about 27% of developers identify as full-stack engineers, compared with 14.2% who identify primarily as backend developers, showing how common the full-stack role has become in modern development teams.
| Factor | Backend developer/Backend engineer | Full-stack engineer |
| Primary focus | Server-side logic, APIs, databases, infrastructure | Backend and frontend development |
| Typical work | Builds APIs, manages data, integrates services, ensures performance, and security | Builds user interfaces and connects them with backend services |
| Best for | Complex systems, high-traffic platforms, heavy data processing | MVPs, startups, and smaller teams needing flexibility |
| Common technologies | Python, Java, C#/.NET, PHP, databases, cloud services | JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, frontend frameworks + backend tools |
| Role in teams | Designs and maintains backend architecture | Bridges frontend and backend development |
In large projects, backend work is often led by experienced engineers, such as a senior software engineer, a staff backend engineer, or a system developer responsible for platform architecture.
How do I evaluate a USA backend development company for complex API, cloud, and database work?
Software complexity is increasing rapidly, and about 78% of organizations say software systems are becoming more complex each year, according to global engineering surveys.
When evaluating a United States backend development company, businesses should focus on four main capabilities:
1. Experience building scalable APIs and integrations
The importance of API infrastructure continues to grow: the global API management market was valued at about $6.89 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $32.77 billion by 2032, reflecting how central APIs have become in modern software ecosystems.
2. Strong cloud architecture and infrastructure expertise
According to Flexera's 2024 State of the Cloud Report, 94% of organizations already use cloud services, and 67% of enterprise infrastructure is expected to be cloud-based.
3. Advanced database design and data management skills
Global enterprise data volumes are expanding rapidly. IDC estimates that the global datasphere will grow to about 221 zettabytes by 2026, dramatically increasing the need for scalable data systems.
4. Mature engineering processes and architecture leadership
Companies should ask about:
- Automated testing frameworks
- Code review processes
- Monitoring and logging systems
- Incident response procedures
They improve reliability and reduce the risk of production failures in complex systems.
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Which programming languages are most used by backend developers in the United States?
Backend development in the United States relies on several mature programming languages that support scalable APIs, cloud infrastructure, enterprise systems, and data-driven applications.
| Language | Properties | Commonly used frameworks/Used for |
| Python | One of the most widely used languages for backend services, data platforms, and AI-powered applications. |
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| Java | One of the most widely used languages for enterprise backend systems, particularly in industries like finance, healthcare, and large SaaS platforms. |
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| JavaScript/Node.js | JavaScript is traditionally associated with frontend development. |
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| C#/.NET | Key backend language in the U.S., especially for companies building enterprise applications on Microsoft technologies. |
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| PHP | Widely used by PHP developers building web platforms, content management systems, and eCommerce backends. |
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The GitHub Octoverse 2024 report found that Python became the most used programming language on GitHub, overtaking JavaScript after more than a decade at the top.
According to recent hiring data, about 39.5% of recruiters are actively seeking a Java developer for their teams, making it one of the most in-demand skills in software development hiring.
The Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2025, which collected responses from tens of thousands of developers worldwide, reported that about 66% of developers use JavaScript, making it the most commonly used programming language overall.
What do US backend development companies do?
They design, build, and maintain the server-side systems that power modern digital products. The systems handle the logic, data processing, and infrastructure behind applications such as SaaS platforms, eCommerce websites, mobile apps, and enterprise software.
- Build and maintain server-side application logic: Writing the server-side code that powers applications, processes requests from users, executes business logic, and returns results to the interface.
- Design databases and manage application data: Creating and maintaining databases that store user accounts, product information, transactions, and analytics data. A backend engineer designs schemas, optimizes queries, and ensures fast data retrieval from systems such as SQL or NoSQL databases.
- Develop Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and integrations: Building APIs that allow different systems to communicate. APIs connect web applications with mobile apps, payment gateways, cloud services, and third-party platforms.
- Build scalable cloud infrastructure: Building infrastructure that can support millions of users and large volumes of data, including cloud architecture, containerized services, microservices platforms, and automated deployment pipelines.
- Support security, performance, and reliability: Protecting data and ensuring applications run smoothly through authentication and access control, data encryption and security compliance, monitoring and error handling, and performance optimization.
- Build and maintain complex software platforms: Building the core infrastructure behind SaaS platforms, fintech and payment systems, healthcare applications, enterprise business software, and eCommerce platforms.
When should a company hire a senior backend engineer or a staff backend engineer?
Businesses usually hire a senior backend engineer or staff backend engineer when their software systems become complex enough that architecture, scalability, and technical leadership matter more than simply writing code.
At that stage, experienced engineers help companies avoid costly technical mistakes and build systems that can scale reliably.
Businesses typically start needing staff backend engineers once their team expands to 50 or more engineers or when existing architecture cannot support growth in users or product features.
Hire a backend engineer when your:
- The platform needs to scale to thousands or millions of users
- The engineering team begins to grow
- System architecture becomes a business bottleneck
- Backend systems require advanced performance optimization
Modern backend systems increasingly rely on microservices, cloud infrastructure, and container platforms. In fact, about 75% of backend roles now require proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, reflecting the critical role scalable infrastructure plays.
How much does it cost to hire backend developers in the United States?
The cost of working with a backend development company in the USA varies widely depending on the project scope, the engineer's seniority, and the complexity of the software system being built.
Market benchmarks suggest the following rates:
- Mid-level back-end developers: about $120-$160 per hour
- Senior full-stack or backend engineers: around $130-$190 per hour
- High-end enterprise engineering services: $300-$800 per hour for specialized projects and large consulting firms.
The mentioned rates are significantly higher than internal salaries because United States backend development companies also include project management, QA testing, DevOps, and infrastructure support within their pricing models.
Project pricing depends heavily on system complexity. Typical backend development budgets in the US market include:
- Small backend service or MVP: $20,00-$80,000
- SaaS platform backend: $80,000-$250,000
- Enterprise or large-scale platform: $250,000-$1,000,000+
How long does a backend development project usually take?
The timeline for a backend development project depends on the platform's complexity, the number of required integrations, and the size of the engineering team.
Some backend systems require up to 800 hours of backend development work for core infrastructure alone, depending on the number of APIs, integrations, and database features implemented.
| Project | Timeline | Backend scope |
| Startup MVP backend platform | 2-6 months | Core APIs, authentication, database setup, basic integrations, and initial cloud deployment |
| Mid-scale SaaS or web platform | 6-9 months | Scalable APIs, advanced business logic, database optimization, multiple integrations, and monitoring systems |
| Enterprise backend systems | 9-12 months | Distributed services, high-volume data processing, compliance features, complex integrations, and infrastructure automation |
| Large platforms with complex infrastructure | 12-18+ months | Microservices architecture, real-time processing pipelines, global cloud infrastructure, and large-scale databases |
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