Are you looking to recruit a competent developer in New York for your top-level domain? In our rankings list, you can find the top web development companies in New York for your unique project, all sorted by portfolio quality, cost of services, satisfied clients, industry reputation, and more.
We have compared over 600 web development companies in New York in terms of technology expertise, portfolios, client testimonials, industry experience, pricing, and relevant awards. Learn more about our ranking criteria and how we identify the top players in the New York web development industry below.
The Number 1 Web Development Company in New York as Selected by DesignRush Is:
Located in New York, web development company Lounge Lizard custom-builds websites using Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) web design, WordPress, Shopify, Magento, Laravel, and other web-based technologies. Its development process is based on a bespoke 7-Second Rule methodology that has helped Lounge Lizard sign and secure Fortune 500 companies as returning clients.
Silvercast Media needed a website redesign to match its hi-res digital display portfolio in Times Square. Using WordPress and PHP, Lounge Lizard designed website navigation that was both unconventional and more engaging for visitors.
The new website saw a 74% increase in sales leads, an 82% increase in time spent on the website, and over 20 keywords ranking on the first page of Google.
The Bureau Of Small Projects specializes in building websites for nonprofits and small businesses, drawing on experience with Fortune 500 brands. The team emphasizes messaging as much as design, ensuring each site is both attractive and effective. Its work spans planning, development, and optimization, with a focus on usability and memorable presence.
B-SPAN, a government agency in charge of improving the United States’ preparedness and response to biological threats, hired The Bureau Of Small Projects to design and develop a new web application. The agency provided a new home page and inner site pages, improving the design and enhancing the user experience. The updated pages drove more website traffic and sales leads to the B-SPAN site.
Notable clients: YMCA of the North, Spooky Nook Sports, Montana NSF EPSCoR
Five Jars won several Top New York Drupal Developers Awards, reinforcing its expertise in this content management system (CMS) technology. This web development company has been sharing its knowledge at international conferences like DrupalCamp and DrupalCon since 2011.
The Warner School of Education had an outdated CMS that required HTML programming skills to manage content, causing bottlenecks in content production. Due to poor website structure, visitors also had trouble locating some essential pages, like Admissions and Campus Life.
Five Jars suggested migrating the website to Drupal 9, turning 90% of the content dynamic, and automating features like deadline management for student enrollment. The website saw an increase of 235% in submitted inquiry forms and a 42% increase in session time duration.
Notable clients: AffordLine, Foundational Home Care, United One Home Care, David Bruno
ThinKASA provides web development services in New York using Laravel, React, WordPress, and Drupal technologies. This company has a portfolio of successful eCommerce projects for small businesses in the healthcare, dental, legal, finance, restaurants, construction, and real estate industries.
HardGraft is one such company that needed an eCommerce website for lifestyle accessories, featuring products like bags, footwear, and watches. ThinKASA developed a website that allowed users to search for a specific product, browse accessories from nine different categories, and order gift cards. The shop accepted three types of quick payments (i.e., Shop Pay, PayPal, and GPay), improving the checkout process and providing a better user experience.
Notable clients: Long Island University, Cassone, Best Auto Accessories, Janey Construction
Awarded as a DesignRush Best Website Design Agency, Top Notch Dezigns is a one-stop-shop for all web-based services, from design and development to support and hosting. The company helps develop eCommerce websites, responsive websites, and content management systems.
With Pride is a heating and cooling business that had zero online presence, which made it difficult for potential customers to discover and contact them. The company reached out to Top Notch Dezigns to develop a website from scratch using WordPress.
The new website features a mobile-optimized gallery of work, which helped With Pride showcase its past successes. It also hosts a variety of resource pages and contact information to help prospects learn more about the company. By adding a quick-fill footer form, Top Notch Dezigns made it simple for potential customers to contact With Pride and the company to track website leads.
Notable clients: ConductLaw, Pegasus Imagery, COCO Tile, Gump Training
Azuro Digital is a New York web development agency that caters to the needs of clients in legal, healthcare, technology, and finance. The company offers WordPress development and maintenance, custom web design and branding, conversion rate optimization (CRO), search engine optimization (SEO), and supporting services.
ConductLaw is a business law firm that was not satisfied with the performance of its website, which was outdated and didn’t bring in the desired number of leads. The company then hired Azuro Digital to design and develop a new WordPress-based website. After launching the new website, ConductLaw attracted more visitors, growing its website conversion rate by 60%.
Notable clients: Mitsubishi Fuso, Kulite, National Ramp, Fuji Film
Previously listed among the Top New York Website Development Agencies by DesignRush, Lform specializes in custom B2B web development for content resource management (CRM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), automated marketing tools, and SaaS platforms. Lform developers are experts in PHP, Sass, CSS3, HTML5, and TypeScript.
L&R Ultrasonics wanted a redesign of its website to catch up with a competitive marketplace and attract more customers. One of the company’s main goals was to optimize the website for search engine rankings.
Lform built the new website in Ada, a Laravel-based CMS, which expanded L&R Ultrasonics’s site from a product catalog to eCommerce. Lform also built a custom product filtering system that simplified search by industry. With a new FAQ page, website glossary, and custom landing pages, the client’s website is now search-engine-optimized.
Notable clients: Canon, Garage Tek, JetBlue, Stony Brook University
MAXBURST is a New York web development agency that specializes in projects for Shopify and other eCommerce platforms. The company’s developers are proficient in Linux-Apache-MySql-PHP (AMP) architecture, CSS, and Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) technologies.
BANDED is a growing eCommerce business that needed a new Shopify Plus website for its 600+ outdoor and hunting gear products. Some of the issues of its old website include limited payment options, lack of website accessibility compliance, and inadequate customer support.
MAXBURST migrated the existing WordPress site to Shopify Plus, adding third-party integrations to resolve performance challenges. The company integrated AccessiBe to ensure accessibility, ZenDesk for customer support, and Quivers and Sage 100 to better manage inventory, orders, and accounting.
Vention is a New York web development company with a large portfolio of fintech, edtech, healthtech, game development, real estate, eCommerce, and marketing projects. Its teams offer expertise in UI/UX design, frontend and backend development, integration services, quality assurance, and legacy software upgrades.
Fintech company DealCloud needed a streamlined platform to replace its outdated SharePoint-based CRM. Vention worked on DealCloud’s new large-scale platform, accelerating the digital transformation by engaging specialists across web development, DevOps, and QA within seven agile sub-teams.
Through custom web and mobile CRM apps, DealCloud’s users could connect with any third-party data provider and execute financial deals. The project grew into a firm management solution called OnePlace, which is powered by AI and cloud technologies. This new solution enabled DealCloud to double its client base, which now totals more than 25,000 principal investors and advisors.
Merixstudio offers cloud-driven development for fintech, education, hospitality, eCommerce, media, and other verticals. This New York web development company provides software modernization as well as full-development services, ranging from proof-of-concept and prototyping to web app engineering.
A blockchain-based income management platform had trouble scaling as the user base and demand grew. Merixstudio conducted a UX/UI audit to identify points for improvement and refactored both the front-end and back-end code.
The new React-based front end reduced the number of API requests, which made the platform more stable and improved dashboard performance. Users experience 89% fewer bugs and enjoy new features, such as templates that allow users to quickly generate custom emails.
How We Picked the Best New York Web Development Agencies
We evaluate customer testimonials, case studies, industry reputation, team expertise, notable clients, and management to choose the top New York web development companies. Our team of agency experts developed a scoring system to measure their overall performance based on several important factors:
Reviews: Client satisfaction scores, level of trustworthiness, quality of work
Portfolio: Relevant examples of successfully delivered projects
Awards and press: Industry reputation, thought leadership, and innovation
Team bios: The agency’s qualifications, certifications, and team structure
Top services: Core competencies and areas of expertise
10 Most Popular Web Development Companies in New York Compared
Agency name
Hourly rate
Size
Best for
Lounge Lizard
Inquire
50 - 99
Overall
The Bureau Of Small Projects
$150
Under 49
Informational websites
Five Jars
$100
Under 49
Drupal development
ThinKASA
Inquire
Under 49
Small businesses
Top Notch Dezigns
$150
50 - 99
WordPress development
Azuro Digital
$150
Under 49
Law firm web design
Lform
$185
Under 49
B2B web development
MAXBURST
$100
Under 49
eCommerce projects
Vention
$50
1,000 & Up
Enterprise development
Merixstudio
$60
100 - 249
Blockchain projects
Best New York Website Development Agency Rankings
27 Companies-Rankings updated: September 05, 2026
Each agency undergoes DesignRush evaluation for professional expertise and genuine client satisfaction to assist your search. Some featured placements are paid.
Through custom development and digital marketing expertise, DiscoverMyBusiness creates websites designed for performance, accessibility, and growth. The company works with WordPress, Shopify, React frameworks, and CMS solutions while integrating SEO-ready structures and conversion tracking into web projects...
Top Services:
Digital Marketing
CRO
PPC
SEO
Content Marketing
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$300/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
DiscoverMyBusiness Services
Digital Marketing
CRO
PPC
SEO
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Web Design
Web Development
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
Anchor Health Homecare Services
Improcom Global Telecom
King Buddha
Leather Stand
APEX Strength & Conditioning
Sirota & Associates, P.C.
Ticket Crushers
Vokshori Law Group
Astoria City Dental
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
DiscoverMyBusiness Reviews & Testimonials
Micah Steytler
Product & Customer Insights Manager at Wellness Warehouse
5.0★
Web Development Review from Micah Steytler
We gave them our requirements for the website. They were in charge of the UX/UI design and the whole development process. DiscoverMyBusiness put all the features that were required in place, including an enhanced search engine that lets consumers browse for commercial real estate whenever they want using various business criteria. They also included a function that lets users list homes for sale or leasing.
Joe Parlett
CEO at Amplify10
5.0★
Social Media Marketing Review from Joe Parlett
We needed someone to curate, create and manage our social media platforms. we especially wanted someone to manage our growing community. Once we met with all the team members, socially in got to work creating our tone, voice and social media strategy. I believe our platform gained followers in our demographic and that the content improved the face of our business. the community management was great and something that was above and beyond my expectations. I was impressed by the quality of the account manager she really put a lot of time and effort into our project.
Rebecca Schmidt
Co-Founder at CoachEm
5.0★
Social Media Marketing Review from Rebecca Schmidt
We needed Digital marketing and social media content. The goal is to gain more social media presence and brand recognition. I initially provided the basic information about our company and brand for them to come up with a proposal suited to our needs. And then we arranged a meeting to better understand the story of our company and the goals we are aiming for. We have been consistently gaining likes and followers on our Social Media and established our Google Ads. They are very hands-on and have exceptional communication skills. We are very happy with the quality of work there are doing for us.
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CSSChopper combines design-to-code expertise with web development capabilities, converting designs into responsive websites, CMS solutions, and custom web applications. The company follows Agile workflows with planning, execution, and evaluation stages while maintaining a portfolio of 9,000+ completed...
Top Services:
eCommerce Development
Web Development
Software Development
WordPress Website Design
IT Services
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$25/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
52 Projects Listed
CSSChopper Services
eCommerce Development
Web Development
Software Development
WordPress Website Design
IT Services
ERP Consulting
CRM Consulting
Mobile App Development
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CISCO
Intel
Vodafone
Stoli
Coca Cola
HP
D-Link
DURACELL
NECCO
My-PicaZZo.Art
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
CSSChopper Reviews & Testimonials
Pankhuri Bhatnagar
Owner at P. B. Manufacturing Unit
5.0★
ERP Consulting Review from Pankhuri Bhatnagar
I enquired about ERP Development and to my surprise CSSChopper made it possible with a smooth process which was very effective and efficient. I would highly recommend CSSChopper to all the people looking for services like ERP, ecommerce development, web development, and app development, etc.
Rathore Shivam
Retail Manager at trolley.ae
5.0★
eCommerce Development Review from Rathore Shivam
We wanted to create an engaging and interactive eCommerce website for grocery delivery. The CSSChopper team helped us integrate a custom cart feature to reduce abandonment issues. Presently they are providing us with ongoing maintenance. Till now, we have been highly impressed with the quality of their work. And we are pretty satisfied with their eCommerce development services.
Lexi Maddison
Project Head at Cleveland Logistics Company
5.0★
WordPress Review from Lexi Maddison
Their team has done excellent work so far. While the project is still underdevelopment, they have worked beyond my expectations. I chose them for our WordPress website development project, and they proved my choice to be right. They have been professional and worked dedicatedly ensuring a smooth and efficient development process. The project is almost completed, and only a few things are remaining.
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We Are Trusted As A One-Stop Solution To Your Ecommerce Needs.
WebDesk Solution is an AI-first digital growth agency serving North America since 2011. From offices in New York and Toronto, we build eCommerce stores, deploy custom AI systems, and run growth programs that answer to revenue with the same engineers across every discipline, under one roof...
Top Services:
eCommerce Development
Web Development
Web Design
Mobile App Development
Digital Marketing
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Location
Great Neck, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$80/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
21 Projects Listed
WebDesk Solution LLC Services
eCommerce Development
Web Development
Web Design
Mobile App Development
Digital Marketing
WordPress Website Design
PPC
eCommerce
CRO
Digital Services
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MY ESSENTIA
Camera Source
PACK N WOOD
Oz Lighting
Our Green House
HEAD WEST
Out Door Limited
Be-Tailor
Hydraulic Hoses
KLIK DEALS
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WebDesk Solution LLC Reviews & Testimonials
Sanchi Anand
Owner at Style N Stride
5.0★
BigCommerce Review from Sanchi Anand
We have used another agency in past for one of our websites but when we connected with WebDesk Solution, we were amazed to see the level of detailing they did at the time of discussing our requirement. We came up with a simple requirement that we need to have our business online, the team at WebDesk Solution, especially John, helped me to understand which technology is best as per my business requirement.
David Vu
Vice President at Fine Art Canvas
5.0★
Shopify Review from David Vu
Overall experience have been fantastic. We ran into a few hiccup and delay which is expected with a custom solution. WedDesk jumped in and added whatever additional resources needed to get the job done. I highly recommend them and will be using them for two additional web development projects.
Ketul Patel
Owner at Kark Ltd
5.0★
Shopify Review from Ketul Patel
I really like the formal process of creating tickets via Podio and tracking everything via one tool, developers are fairly responsive and available right away in case of any emergency.
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A Customer Acquisition GROWTH Agency | Forbes Rated #1 SEO Company | 20+ Years of Success
SEO Brand has over 55+ years of combined experience and are behind global brands such as LG, Montblanc, The Weather Channel, Allegra, The Ritz Carlton and many more...
Top Services:
SEO
PPC
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Web Design
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
9 Projects Listed
SEO Brand Services
SEO
PPC
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Web Design
eCommerce
Email Marketing
eCommerce Development
Web Development
CRO
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
Montblanc
Sotheby's
United States Department of State
Facebook
The Ritz Carlton
Uniden Cellular
Lowe's
Ceridian
LG
The Weather Channel
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
SEO Brand Reviews & Testimonials
Hyunjee Kim
Director of Digital Marketing at LG
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Hyunjee Kim
The results have been what we were expecting as there was a global language barrier to figure out. The team is very good at understanding what we want and doing it in the US Market. They helped us position our brand better than any of the agencies we used in our country. Very please with results so far
Joe Kilrain
Managing Partner at DED Company
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Joe Kilrain
SEO Brand's efforts resulted in a serious increase in our overall organic positioning and cost per clicks have been decreasing. Our Social campaign was broken down completly and rebuild, Honestly I couldnt be happier with the results
Kevin Campbell
Managing Partner at Look Great MD
5.0★
SEO Review from Kevin Campbell
Leads are up over 1500% in the last 90 days and my cost per lead is down over 75%. They have been running my campaign now for a few years and the numbers speak for themselves
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Full-Suite Performance Marketing that Engages and Converts. Often Innovative | Always Creative...
Top Services:
Digital Services
Digital Marketing
Branding
PPC
Design Services
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
Happy Dog Media Group LLC Services
Digital Services
Digital Marketing
Branding
PPC
Design Services
Graphic Design
Package Design
Web Development
Social Media Marketing
Market Research
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
Reebok
Barclays Center
Taylormade
Renewal by Andersen
OCM Foods
Neutrogena
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
EcoView Windows & Doors
Stone Brewing
Discount Tire
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
Happy Dog Media Group LLC Reviews & Testimonials
Patrick Fischer
Owner at Elevate Sales EQ
5.0★
Corporate Branding Review from Patrick Fischer
I recently had the pleasure of working with the HappyDog team to establish the initial branding for my new startup company, and I can say without hesitation that they exceeded all of my expectations. From the very first discovery session to the final brand asset deliverables, their level of professionalism, creativity, and responsiveness was truly exceptional.
Meghan Middleton
Marketing Manager at Renewal by Andersen
5.0★
Design Services Review from Meghan Middleton
Working with Happy Dog has been an absolute wonderful experience. They listen to what our objective is and what we need our finished product to be and execute flawlessly. Even with our brand standards, the quality and creativeness of their work is fantastic. Truly enjoy our partnership and know I am in good hands when working with Happy Dog!
Yao Yao, PMP
VP-ASIA at Red Phoenix Entertainment
5.0★
Branding Review from Yao Yao, PMP
We had the pleasure of partnering with Happy Dog on our client's sponsorship activation at Barclays Center, and they delivered exceptional results within a tight timeline of less than four weeks from planning to execution.
Their design work was not only creative but also perfectly aligned with the project's vision, and their execution demonstrated great attention to detail. Ryan and Christina were professional and outstanding in coordinating with various teams and stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and seamless integration across all aspects of the activation.
This was an excellent collaboration, and we're excited to work together again in the future!
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A full service SEO and Web Design Agency
Since 2009, Epidemic Marketing has been helping businesses thrive in the digital world. As a full service SEO company and marketing agency, we specialize in crafting customized strategies to elevate your online presence.
From eye-catching website design to expert search engine optimization, AIO / GEO, and...
Top Services:
SEO
CRO
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Epidemic Marketing Services
SEO
CRO
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
Digital Strategy
Advertising
Logo Design
Graphic Design
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
Team Dave Logan
Trees By Jake
The Sliding Door Co
Woodhouse Spas
Bulletproof Supply Store
Man K9
Simply Sewers
VR Beginners Guide
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
Epidemic Marketing Reviews & Testimonials
Tim Cardona
Owner at Black Diamonds Mobile Detail LLC
5.0★
SEO Review from Tim Cardona
Noah and his team have been so amazing for my automotive detailing business. I didn’t understand SEO at all but I knew I needed it to grow my business. When I first talked to Noah he wasn’t pushy on selling me anything. Just simply broke everything down for me to understand and made it work for me. He has helped my business stay competitive and on target with SEO and my website! I can’t thank Epidemic Marketing enough it has been over 2 years now I have been with them and I’m glad!!
Brian Hong
Founder at Infintech Designs
5.0★
CRO Review from Brian Hong
Noah is a wealth of information and someone I have the pleasure of working with.
He provides extremely actionable insights with conversion rate optimization, as well as advanced SEO techniques that move the needle.
We have worked on several CRO campaigns that helped turn more visitors into customers which made our dollar work harder for us and Paid Media campaigns.
He’s a true pro and even better human.
Marty Marion
CEO at Master Positioning, LLC
5.0★
SEO Review from Marty Marion
I never leave reviews, but once in a while the work quality is so good I make exceptions.
This is one of those times. Noah provided very advanced SEO work for one of my largest clients, fron scratch, finding and fixing SEO technical issues and conversion optimization issues that made a major difference for my client in both organic traffic and conversions.
Traffic from search increased more than expected. Conversions to sales increased by about 20% plus an increase in AOV. Combining both an increase in traffic and an increase in conversions and an increase in AOV is nothing short of a home run.
I will be channeling more of my clients' SEO and CRO to Epidemic for sure. Great people to work with, awesome results. And I teach digital marketing professionally.
Marty Marion
CEO
Master Positioning, LLC
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Slick Web Studios: Where design meets excellence. We craft captivating visual experiences tailored to your brand. With a dedicated team and a commitment to perfection, we deliver innovative solutions that leave a lasting impact. Elevate your brand with Slick Web Studios today...
Top Services:
Logo Design
Design Services
Product Design
Web Development
Web Design
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$700/hr
Slick Web Studios Services
Logo Design
Design Services
Product Design
Web Development
Web Design
WordPress Website Design
SEO
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
Luxury Presence
Fast Resume
Forever Dolls
Hula Maids
Helm
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
Slick Web Studios Reviews & Testimonials
Jernir Etienne
Legal Advisor at Bella Beat
5.0★
Web Development Review from Jernir Etienne
Slick Web Studios went above and beyond with our website. They provided innovative solutions and paid great attention to detail, making sure everything was perfect. Their team was professional and easy to work with, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. We were pleasantly surprised by their affordable pricing, which offered fantastic value without skimping on quality. Working with Benji was a real pleasure; he played a key role in bringing our vision to life. We couldnt be happier with the results and highly recommend Slick Web Studios for top-notch web development at a great price.
Tony Atti
Founding Advisory Board Member at Carry Venture Capital
5.0★
Web Design Review from Tony Atti
Slick Web Studios has been instrumental in elevating our brand's digital presence. Their expertise in both website design and logo creation has resulted in exceptional outcomes that truly capture the essence of our brand. From their professionalism to their creativity, working with Slick Web Studios has been a delight. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking outstanding design solutions that go above and beyond expectations
Frank Shepherd
Tech Enabler at A-VAR Inc.
5.0★
Web Development Review from Frank Shepherd
We initially met to discuss our expectations before starting any development. Afterward,
Slick Web Studios supplied UX/UI design and website development to build the landing page. The team also helped shape our new corporate identity. The landing page was built using WordPress with Gutenberg plug-ins, and
Slick Web Studios was responsible for adding the required functionalities.
We were very satisfied with their communication throughout the project. They consistently reported back to us and stayed on budget and within the deadline. When there were delays, they were on our end. They followed through on everything they said they would do, and when changes needed to be made, they were very transparent.
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Preferred Shopify Partner Agency | Shopify Plus Solutions Start Here.
BlueSwitch specializes in delivering intelligent Shopify Plus solutions and innovative implementations, driven by our belief that scaling your eCommerce business should be a seamless experience...
Top Services:
eCommerce Development
Digital Marketing
Web Design
Web Development
SEO
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$185/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
12 Projects Listed
BlueSwitch Services
eCommerce Development
Digital Marketing
Web Design
Web Development
SEO
PPC
Email Marketing
eCommerce
UI/UX Design
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L'Oreal Colorsonic
Mario Badescu
Tata Harper
European Wax Center
L&R Distributors
Rapiscan
Jovial Foods
Panasonic
True Manufacturing
Technics
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
BlueSwitch Reviews & Testimonials
Katrina High
Director of Merchandising and Site Experience at Gaiam
5.0★
Shopify Review from Katrina High
The services provided by BlueSwitch helped Gaiam launch its site in record time! The agency team exhibited professionalism and was always ready to assist during pre and post-launch. (Verified via email)
Adam Derrick
Designer at To Boot New York |Adam Derrick
5.0★
Shopify Review from Adam Derrick
To Boot New York had a positive collaboration with BlueSwitch during their platform transition. BlueSwitch was consistently attentive and offered valuable guidance during the development of the new site. To Boot New York is satisfied with the ongoing service it provides. (Verified via email)
Kerri Jaffe
Chief Marketing Officer at Bitter End Provisions
5.0★
Digital Services Review from Kerri Jaffe
Bitter End Provisions recently started an e-commerce platform with BlueSwitch. Working with its team has been a rewarding experience at every step. The agency exhibited remarkable organization and responsiveness and offered creative solutions to challenges, all while maintaining a strong focus on design aesthetics. Bitter End Provisions would suggest BlueSwitch to those contemplating the development of a Shopify site. (Verified via email)
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Be Found. Win Local Search. Own AI Results. Dominate Google.
dNOVO Group is one of Canada's leading SEO, AI Search Optimization, PPC, web design, & digital marketing agencies, with offices in Toronto, Ottawa, & Calgary helping law firms, medical practices, professional service businesses dominate search, generate qualified leads, and achieve measurable growth...
Top Services:
Digital Marketing
SEO
PPC
Digital Services
Web Design
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$120/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
9 Projects Listed
dNOVO - Digital Marketing & SEO Agency Services
Digital Marketing
SEO
PPC
Digital Services
Web Design
Content Marketing
Digital Strategy
Web Development
CRO
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Grillo Law
Make It Right
Matthew Jeffery Immigration
Wagners Law Firm
Romano Disposal
Royal Crown School
Stacey R. Ball Employment Lawyer
Dangelo & Sons
Ryan Zigler
Smiles On Queen
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
dNOVO - Digital Marketing & SEO Agency Reviews & Testimonials
Leon Turkin
Director at Turkin Mortgage
5.0★
Web Design Review from Leon Turkin
I couldn't ask for a better experience with an SEO company. They are diligent, responsive, cost effective, and most importantly honest about the products that my company needs and doesn't need. They're not looking to make a quick buck, but rather build a long term fruitful relationship, which is much appreciated.
Frankie Shaw
Review from Google
1.0★
Frankie Shaw's Review Sourced from Google
The onboarding process was smooth, but after six months, we saw very little movement in our organic traffic. Every time we brought this up, we were told that SEO 'takes time' and to 'trust the process.' While I understand that, I felt there was a lack of urgency in pivoting our strategy when the initial keywords weren't performing as promised.
Denise Anne Dorendez
Review from Google
5.0★
Denise Anne Dorendez's Review Sourced from Google
This SEO company helped strengthen our online presence. The increase in organic traffic has been consistent and noticeable
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Domaine is the world's largest Shopify design and development practice. We are a team of commerce experts dedicated to creating, building, and growing ambitious and beloved brands through strategy, creative, technology, and marketing services. As pioneers and not just participants in our industry, we are...
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
250 - 499
Domaine Services
eCommerce Development
Web Development
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Creative Services
Branding
Digital Strategy
CRO
Email Marketing
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Timex
Arhaus
Orveon
Tuckernuck
Daily Harvest
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Domaine Reviews & Testimonials
Jane Scott
Sr Dir eComm at Tuckernuck
4.8★
eCommerce Development Review from Jane Scott
Domaine brought their UX and Engineering expertise to our Shopify migration project. They built out just what we needed. We have transitioned to an ongoing relationship where they are true partners in our ongoing Shopify instance, as a front end engineering resource and with their strategic insights and recommendations.
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A highly recommended mobile app development company
Blue Label Labs is a premier digital product agency, providing a comprehensive array of services to transform businesses in the digital realm. With a strong global presence, we specialize in mobile app development, especially iPhone app development, publishing app development, web design, and product...
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Mobile App Development
Software Development
Web Development
Blockchain
Wearables
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
22 Projects Listed
BlueLabel Services
Mobile App Development
Software Development
Web Development
Blockchain
Wearables
AI Development
Software Testing
Market Research
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Google
Bloomberg News
Microsoft
P&G
iHeart Radio
BCG
TIME
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BlueLabel Reviews & Testimonials
Christie CL
Review from Google
5.0★
Christie CL's Review Sourced from Google
I have been working with Blue Label for several years. They have proven to be an excellent partner, they value collaboration and are well adept at integrating input from our project team and their's to create a high functioning, modern app. They also employ excellent project management methods to ensure consistent and clear communication across team members, which has made the development process run incredibly smooth for all involved.
Lauren Sobin
Review from Google
5.0★
Lauren Sobin's Review Sourced from Google
The team at BLL went above and beyond. They took my app idea and designed/developed it with lots of thought and care. The planning and "sprints" were well organized and we kept on-target with frequent catch-ups & project management tools. Looking forward to launching the app to the public with their support.
Michael Gayed
Review from Google
5.0★
Michael Gayed's Review Sourced from Google
I've been working with BLL for over two years, and can confidently say they do incredible work. Founders are honest, everyone is hardworking and innovative, and they take real interest in their clients. Highly recommended.
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Twisty Designs is a Shopify Plus agency helping 78 figure DTC brands grow through high-converting design, personalization, and automation. Experts in Customily, Teeinblue, Zakeke, and Kickflip, we build scalable, real-time customization experiences that boost sales...
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Location
Cooperstown, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Twisty Designs Services
eCommerce Development
Web Development
Branding
Design Services
Package Design
CRO
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Inspire Logos is a professional Logo design company at core but also provide services in the website design, and video animation segments. We've an experienced in-house team of professional designers that can bring any idea to life...
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Logo Design
Web Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
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New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Inspire Logos Services
Logo Design
Web Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
UI/UX Design
Video Production
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Seminario Painting LLC
Atomic Lab Lounge
Artes Group
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Inspire Logos Reviews & Testimonials
Audrey Elizabeth
Review from Google
5.0★
Audrey Elizabeth's Review Sourced from Google
I appreciated the quality of service I received from Inspire Logos. The team was attentive to my preferences, offering multiple design options and making revisions based on my feedback. Their responsiveness and dedication made the process smooth and enjoyable. I’m happy with the final result and would recommend their services to anyone needing a professional logo
Peter Success
Review from Google
5.0★
Peter Success's Review Sourced from Google
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Inspire Logos for my website project, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. They were professional, organized, and their design expertise really shined through. My website looks amazing and performs great!
Khelly Gold
Review from Google
5.0★
Khelly Gold's Review Sourced from Google
The logo design I received from Inspire Logos was amazing! They listened to my feedback and delivered a product that perfectly matched my brand’s vibe. The design process was straightforward, and I appreciated their attention to detail.
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At Optimize Digital, we understand the challenge of turning marketing into tangible results. Based in Westchester County, NY, we specialize in creating targeted ad campaigns, leveraging AI-driven SEO strategies, and producing high-quality content to help you attract more clients, patients, or customers. We...
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Digital Marketing
SEO
Content Marketing
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Location
Harrison, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Optimize Digital Services
Digital Marketing
SEO
Content Marketing
PPC
Web Design
Web Development
AI Development
Branding
Digital Strategy
WordPress Website Design
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Croton Animal Hospital
Westchester Foot Care
Colich & Associates
RADPAD®/ Worldwide Innovations & Technologies Inc.
Westchester Circus Arts
Tarrytown Woodworks
NYC Tree Pro Services
Owens Brothers Tree Service
Dadson's General Contracting
Sensible Choice Contracting
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Hilary Sweeney
Review from Google
5.0★
Hilary Sweeney's Review Sourced from Google
Jesse and his team provide uniquely personalized and effective service, all within a budget that is accessible to small local business. Jesse takes incredible care and attention to the unique marketing needs of our business. His ideas, street smarts, and technical knowledge are already driving results in a short time. We are excited to work with him more!
Howard Blank
Review from Google
5.0★
Howard Blank's Review Sourced from Google
Optimize Digital redesigned and modernized our podiatry clinic website. A huge improvement. Jesse helped us by figuring out how to organize all our different profiles and social pages. Then they did a wonderful job of promoting our locations using Google My Business and SEO. Friendly, very responsive, and we liked that Optimize Digital is a small, local Westchester marketing outfit.
Can't Lose Diet
Review from Google
5.0★
Can't Lose Diet's Review Sourced from Google
Optimize Digital takes the worry out of digital marketing. There was always a feeling that I wasn't getting the most out of my website, and that potential customers were not finding my business. The return on the investment in SEO and search marketing with Optimize has been outstanding. Jesse helped me bring in new customers within 8 weeks and we're still working together after a year!
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A Full-Service Digital Marketing & Development Agency
Chainlink Relationship Marketing is a full-service digital marketing & development agency based in NYC that drives digital evolution. We tailor our services to the unique needs and desires of your audience. We give you invaluable insights that drive engagement and foster brand loyalty...
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WordPress Website Design
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Chainlink Relationship Marketing Services
WordPress Website Design
Web Development
Web Design
eCommerce Development
PPC
Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
SEO
Social Media Marketing
eCommerce
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Chainlink’s SEO services saved us. Our website wasn’t ranking well at all, and we rely on our online sales. The Chainlink team was up for the challenge, and within 3.5 months we saw our Google ranking, site traffic, and conversions improve. Working with them has been so rewarding. We highly recommend them.
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Marketing & Web Development Agency in US & Canada.
O2 Media LLC offers comprehensive digital marketing solutions in New York, USA, including graphic design (logo, UI/UX, marketing), digital marketing (PPC, email, social media), development (mobile app, web, CRM), and New York SEO services (local, e-commerce, GMB optimization). Their focus is on elevating...
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eCommerce Development
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eCommerce
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$45/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
O2 Media LLC Services
eCommerce Development
Web Development
SEO
PPC
eCommerce
Digital Marketing
CRM Consulting
Digital Services
Web Design
WordPress Website Design
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We are Axolot, an independent web design, branding and web positioning agency. We build brands with character and help them connect with their audience...
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Web Design
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New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$10/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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3 Projects Listed
Axolot Agency Services
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
Logo Design
Graphic Design
Digital Strategy
SEO
Digital Marketing
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Webefy Today is your go-to partner for all your design and development needs. From logo design to complete business solutions, we offer a wide range of services to meet your requirements. With years of experience, we specialize in assisting startups and established businesses in creating a unique online...
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$99/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
Webefy Today Services
Web Development
eCommerce Development
Web Design
Digital Marketing
Graphic Design
SEO
Digital Services
Branding
Video Production
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WordSphere, one of the premier WordPress Design, Development & Management Comapanies. Specializes in building custom websites on WordPress - one of the world's trendy web platforms - at very reasonable market price...
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UI/UX Design
Web Development
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
250 - 499
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
WordSphere Services
UI/UX Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
eCommerce Development
Web Design
Design Services
SEO
Cybersecurity
Managed Services
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Smart Homes Electrical
7th Down
Holy Estates
Post Eagle Newspaper
Student Loan Clearing House
Ezpooling
Sonora Sprinkler Inc.
Kwiks
Fob Blocker
Central East Warehouse
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WordSphere Reviews & Testimonials
Sharif Mahmud
Review from Google
5.0★
Sharif Mahmud's Review Sourced from Google
WordSphere created a beautiful, easy-to-navigate website for me despite my limited design skills. I absolutely recommend them to anyone needing a new site.
Akter Khan
Review from Google
5.0★
Akter Khan's Review Sourced from Google
Working with WordSphere was great. They were professional, responsive, and delivered a fantastic website beyond my expectations. I'd definitely use them again.
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Mageplaza is a top-rated e-commerce extension & solution provider on the Magento & Shopify platforms
We are here to make the world of e-commerce a better place with our knowledge, innovation & dedication.
At Mageplaza, we're not just another tech company. We're your dedicated partner in crafting amazing online shopping experiences...
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
250 - 499
Average Hourly Rate
$35/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
7 Projects Listed
Mageplaza Services
eCommerce Development
Web Development
Managed Services
Web Design
Mobile App Development
Software Development
IT Services
Software Testing
Business Consulting
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All of the work we do more than pays for itself with increased trackable revenue...
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eCommerce
Email Marketing
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eCommerce Development
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Location
Schenectady, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
ECD Digital Strategy Services
eCommerce
Email Marketing
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Web Development
Media Buying
PPC
CRO
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Saratoga Olive Oil
Name Bubbles
Feltman's Of Coney Island
Sticker & Co
Labels to Last
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ECD Digital Strategy Reviews & Testimonials
Madeleine DiBiase
Review from Google
5.0★
Madeleine DiBiase's Review Sourced from Google
Working at ECD is the best! The founder, Zak, embodies the company values through and through. Most of all, he cares–about his clients and his team. Excellence is expected 💪
Getting to work with various clients across different industries is fun, challenging, and different everyday. It's especially rewarding seeing their revenue grow year over year like a rocketship🚀
I've worked at a few other companies, and nothing compares to the culture and people at ECD.
Roy Wright
Review from Google
5.0★
Roy Wright's Review Sourced from Google
If you have an e-commerce store and are looking to grow definitely contact ECD Digital Strategy. The are E-commerce Email Marketing Gurus and can help your online business grow profitably.
Clint Braidwood
Review from Google
5.0★
Clint Braidwood's Review Sourced from Google
I love this company. They make managing google ads and website maintenance easy and streamlined. I don't know where our company would be without ECD!
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We are a Full Service Digital Marketing Agency! Our team is technically and professionally equipped to make every brand a success story...
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New York City, New York
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Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$30/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
16 Projects Listed
The MediaGale Services
Web Development
Software Development
eCommerce Development
SEO
Mobile App Development
PPC
Social Media Marketing
eCommerce
Graphic Design
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Harvest Selection
Richmond Staffing
Rour Label
Stravatek
Kinimo Cosmetics
Express Courier Link
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Parker Thornburg
Review from Google
5.0★
Parker Thornburg's Review Sourced from Google
We have worked with TMG for a couple months and the experience has been outstanding. Ahmed has a strong team with a deep bench and they are always prepared. They are performing SEO and content development tasks for our website and they follow our process for communication and even work with a different VA on our team. Communication has been great and deadlines have always been on time. We look forward to continuing to work with TMG. The value has been wonderful.
Valeria Custom Jewelry
Review from Google
5.0★
Valeria Custom Jewelry's Review Sourced from Google
I have been using these guys for over a year for various website issues. I will continue to use them as well. They have fixed everything quickly and for good price.
American Epoxy Floors
Review from Google
5.0★
American Epoxy Floors's Review Sourced from Google
They were easy to work with and brought some very good success to our B2B marketing via social media ads.
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Strategic web and brand design studio serving service providers, small businesses, and e-commerce brands. We specialize in conversion-focused website design, brand identity development, and UI/UX design that positions clients as industry experts...
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Location
Rochester, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Rosella Studio Services
Web Design
Branding
Graphic Design
Logo Design
Package Design
Print Design
Design Services
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We are a full service digital marketing agency offering creative and effective solutions for organizations in need of digital marketing help. We have all the tools to match our unique and proactive strategies...
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Location
Buffalo, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Bean Media Productions Services
Digital Marketing
SEO
Video Production
Social Media Marketing
Audio Production
Web Design
Web Development
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Happy Feet Slippers
Global Vending Group
Neon Entertainment
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Bean Media Productions Reviews & Testimonials
Robert Kropczynski
Review from Google
5.0★
Robert Kropczynski's Review Sourced from Google
Mike and his team at Bean Media Productions did an amazing job on designing my website, logo and some marketing pieces. He has been a huge help in developing advertising techniques for my company.
Alexander Hellert
Review from Google
5.0★
Alexander Hellert's Review Sourced from Google
Bean Media runs the website for Insurance Associates Marketplace in Kenmore. 6 months ago, I discovered someone vandalized our Google business profile. Mike Bean was able to go through the dispute system for us and fix it. We certainly don't want people calling the wrong agency for insurance! They also have a podcast which is pretty cool which I'll listen to when it comes out. Thanks Mike & Jeremy!
eric ensminger
Review from Google
5.0★
eric ensminger's Review Sourced from Google
Marketing Tech has worked with the Bean team for many years. They are always willing to educate and help us come up with solutions to the find the best digital returns. We can not recommend them enough.
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What's the clearest red flag when vetting a web development agency in New York?
The clearest red flag is an agency that hands you a fixed, all-in price before doing any paid discovery or scoping work. A 2012 study by McKinsey & Company and the University of Oxford, which tracked more than 5,400 large IT projects, found that large IT projects run 45% over budget on average, and that poor stakeholder management combined with weak technical scoping drives roughly half of all cost overruns, more than the technical build itself.
An agency that quotes the work before mapping it is only guessing the price. If an agency offering web development services in New York skips a structured discovery phase or can't explain who will be doing the work versus who will be managing the account, treat that as a warning sign worth pressing on before you sign anything.
How much do New York website development companies in New York charge for their services?
New York web development firms typically charge $10,000 to $100,000 for custom website development, depending on the complexity and features required.
Below is a general breakdown of web development costs in New York:
Standard websites (advanced functionalities): $20,000-$50,000
Complex websites (custom designs, features, integrations): Starts at $75,000
Additional cost factors:
Web design: $1,000-$50,000
Website maintenance: $3,000-$40,000
Website marketing: $100-$5,000
Is it normal for a New York agency to ask for full payment before they start any work?
No, industry-standard practice ties payment to delivered milestones. A website development company in New York that asks for 100% upfront is asking you to absorb all the project risk while they carry none.
The typical structure is a deposit in the 25-50% range to begin work, with the remainder released at defined checkpoints, including design approval, development completion, and final launch.
A request for full payment before any work begins removes every point of leverage a client has if the project stalls, the scope shifts, or the relationship breaks down entirely. A full upfront payment to a young or thinly capitalized agency is a meaningful financial exposure if that agency closes or loses its key personnel before the project is finished.
A staged-payment structure tied to deliverables is exactly the protection a buyer has against that scenario, because money not yet paid remains leverage.
Who owns the code after an agency finishes my site?
By default, the agency that builds your site owns the copyright to it, not you, unless your contract contains an explicit written assignment clause. Under U.S. Copyright Office Circular 9, custom software and website code don't fall into any of the nine narrow categories eligible for "work made for hire" status. Therefore, simply paying an independent web development agency in New York to build a site does not automatically transfer ownership the way it would for work done by your own employee.
Confirm at the contract stage that the agreement assigns all IP, including the underlying code repository and any custom assets, to your business by name.
Is a written contract legally required when I hire one of these agencies?
It is only required if you're hiring a solo freelancer, not a multi-person firm. New York's Freelance Isn't Free Act, in effect statewide since August 28, 2024, requires a written contract for any engagement worth $800 or more. Still, it specifically covers individuals or one-person businesses, not web development services providers with multiple staff.
Some "agencies" you'll find in directories are one- or two-person operations, so it's worth asking directly how many people are on the account before assuming the law protects you. If you're contracting with an actual multi-person firm that the law doesn't cover, you need to write the same protections in yourself: defined deliverables, a payment schedule, and a default payment deadline if a milestone date isn't hit.
How long should a website build take before delays become a red flag?
Most straightforward marketing or small-business site builds should reach launch withintwo to three months of kickoff, and custom web applications with integrations typically run longer. Either way, a delay should come with a specific, named cause, not a vague update.
The most common cause of drift isn't developer workload, but unmanaged scope creep, such as new features or pages added mid-build without renegotiating the timeline or the price. Therefore, ask shortlisted web development companies in New York for a written change-order process at the start, rather than discovering the gap once you're already behind schedule
Should I worry about an agency outsourcing my project overseas?
Where the code gets written matters less than whether your contract makes the agency responsible for it, because your business stays liable for how any subcontractor handles New York residents' data.
New York's SHIELD Act requires any business holding that data to select vendors capable of maintaining appropriate safeguards and to require those safeguards by contract, regardless of where the vendor is physically located.
Ask the web development company in New York whether subcontractors will touch customer data, and if so, get the same security commitments in writing that you'd expect from the prime agency itself — the law won't let you point to a subcontractor afterward.
What ongoing costs come after a web development agency in New York launches my site?
Expect a recurring maintenance retainer on top of the build price, covering hosting, security patches, and renewals for any third-party licenses, plugins, or APIs the site depends on. Many proposals quote the build cost in isolation and treat maintenance as a later conversation.
Ask shortlisted web development companies in New York upfront for a year-two cost estimate and get the hourly rate for off-retainer work written down before you sign. That's the number you'll need the first time something breaks outside business hours.
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