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
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
Big Brand Experience Put to Work for Small Business, Nonprofits and Startups
Bureau of Small Projects is a web development agency in New York that codes websites in two phases, matching the approved design pixel for pixel on the homepage before building out interior pages. Every build closes with cross-browser and cross-device QC before going live...
Top Services:
Branding
Logo Design
Digital Marketing
Digital Strategy
Graphic Design
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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
Portfolios Count
31 Projects Listed
The Bureau Of Small Projects Services
Branding
Logo Design
Digital Marketing
Digital Strategy
Graphic Design
Package Design
Web Design
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Disney
Amazon
IBM
Canon
Forbes
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The Bureau Of Small Projects Reviews & Testimonials
Michael Arnaldo
Marketing Specialist at Peninsula Clean Energy
5.0★
Web Development Review from Michael Arnaldo
We have worked with Bureau of Small Projects as our primary WordPress engineering partner for over three years. They have consistently delivered on technically demanding projects and have been a reliable resource for both development work and ongoing site maintenance.
What distinguishes them is the combination of technical capability and operational professionalism. Communication is structured and consistent, scoping is accurate, and the team responds quickly when issues come up. For organizations that need a dependable agency for sophisticated WordPress work, Bureau of Small Projects comes with our strong recommendation.
Whit Garling, PMP
Partner Services Manager at Freethink Media
5.0★
Web Development Review from Whit Garling, PMP
We needed a development partner that was highly capable, willing to work through ambiguity, and could handle the pressure of a fast-paced project with a large scope and extremely complicated stakeholder landscape.
BSP delivered on all counts. We could not have asked for a better partner. They truly felt like an extension of our team when things got intense. Always quick to respond to fires, problem solve and offer options, and maintain poise at all times. 10/10 experience!
Highly recommend this team to anyone looking for a world class development partner!
Eryn Schnel Yolac
owner at Advocate To Educate
5.0★
Small Business Review from Eryn Schnel Yolac
What an amazing journey this has been! Im incredibly impressed by the results, and I owe it all to David, Camielle, and the fantastic team. The outcome has far surpassed what I imagined, and Im genuinely thrilled. Your commitment and hard work are evident in every detail. Thank you for delivering such exceptional work!
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Grow your business with our award-winning web design and branding services.
With 400+ brands transformed across 30+ industries, Consensus Creative creates conversion-focused websites for businesses and nonprofits. The agency uses a data-driven approach that connects SEO research, website structure, content, and custom WordPress development...
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Web Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
SEO
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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
8 Projects Listed
Consensus Creative Services
Web Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
SEO
Digital Services
Branding
Design Services
Logo Design
UI/UX Design
Digital Marketing
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Toronto Arts Academy
Koster Denture Clinic
Sealcoating Kingdom
Tutum Counselling
KV Medical Clnic
Tree Builder Kitchens
Personal Assistant Daily
White Oaks Janitorial
Palace Theatre
Sudio Design
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Consensus Creative Reviews & Testimonials
Mark Stanson
VP at Northern Diagnostics
5.0★
Web Design Review from Mark Stanson
We had an outstanding experience working with Art and the team at Consensus Creative. They originally designed our first website back in 2021, and when it came time for a complete rebuild, there was no question we went straight back to them.
From start to finish, their team was collaborative, responsive, and genuinely invested in bringing our vision to life. They took the time to understand our business, offered thoughtful guidance throughout the process, and executed at a very high level.
The end result is a website that not only looks exceptional but is also far more aligned with our goals moving forward. Their attention to detail and ongoing support have been second to none.
We're confident this new site will have a meaningful impact on our business, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Art and the team at Consensus Creative to anyone looking for a reliable, high-quality web partner.
Rev Guill
Owner at Traditions Catering & Events
5.0★
WordPress Website Design Review from Rev Guill
...For The Best Website Design and Development Experience I Have Ever Had, "THANK YOU!"
Art with Consensus Creative, his TEAM, and developer(s) have been so incredible over these past months to work with, to collaborate with, and quite honestly to get to know! After almost 20 years of working on "in house" websites, hiring multiple outside companies / agencies, or just finding the next person I could think of who could fix all our website needs, I knew we had grown to a point that we needed truly professional and top tier capabilities to move us forward. Now, that is what we have working with Consensus Creative.
We were guided though the entire process - every step of the way. The follow up has been above and beyond in it's earnestness and timeliness. The results and experience have far exceeded the investment. So much so that we have already hired Consensus to take on another new website project for a sister company we own!
This is like having a new member on my TEAM - finally someone we can expand with, and I would encourage anyone looking to grow their business, start with hiring Consensus Creative!
Arendt Speser
CEO at Foresight Science & Technology
5.0★
WordPress Website Design Review from Arendt Speser
We partnered with Consensus Creative for a complete rebrand and website redesign, including new brand assets, restructured content, and a full website launch with ongoing support. We chose them based on their strong reputation, fair pricing, and aligned values, and the experience fully lived up to our expectations. Art led the project and was highly responsive, communicative, and thoughtful throughout the entire process, including quick turnarounds on feedback through Figma. The quality of the design and deliverables was excellent, everything was delivered on time, and we felt we received outstanding value for our investment. We would confidently recommend Consensus Creative to any business looking for professional web design and branding support.
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Code conflicts or unstable performance from vibe-coded websites? We fix them.
We clean up the chaos no full rebuild unless required. Just working code and ongoing support...
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Web Development
eCommerce Development
UI/UX Design
Web Design
WordPress Website 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
Off-Site Services Services
Web Development
eCommerce Development
UI/UX Design
Web Design
WordPress Website Design
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Materne North America
BCAA
Odyssey Reinsurance
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Off-Site Services Reviews & Testimonials
aankush bhatia
Founder & CEO at KitchenomiKs
5.0★
eCommerce Development Review from aankush bhatia
I can confidently say that our collaboration with Off-Site Services has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. Their team demonstrated a deep understanding of our unique business needs and provided tailored solutions that exceeded our expectations. What truly stood out to me was the way they approached our project with a clear strategy and well-researched insights that directly aligned with our goals. Off-Site Services ability to identify the core requirements of our platform and translate them into actionable plans was commendable.
Brendan Santamaria
Chief Executive Officer at Seafolly
5.0★
WordPress Review from Brendan Santamaria
They are very professional, always quick to respond, and their advice helped us advance our company. As we grow our platform and industry visibility, we will keep using them. We had a very clear objective: to create a platform that would enable us to continue growing quickly while also opening up new areas in the future. Off-site support was there for us from the beginning, helping us navigate the challenging process of designing and developing our ideal platform. Collaborating closely with our internal technical team, they assisted us in making crucial technological and design choices, guaranteeing that the base we established was as strong as possible. I would not think twice about referring them to friends and coworkers.
Emma Cottis
CEO at Goway Travel
5.0★
UI/UX Design Review from Emma Cottis
Their team possesses great expertise and experience in web, UI/UX design, and drupal development, delivering customized business solutions that significantly enhanced our website and increased sales traffic. Even with different complexity, their team maintains excellent communication, demonstrating patience and professionalism.
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The WordPress team you've been looking for. At Freshy, we focus on beautiful and handcrafted website design, backed by thoughtful minds with a passion for making things beautiful and functional. Freshy is a WordPress website design company and web development agency focused on WordPress CMS...
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WordPress Website Design
Web Development
Web Design
UI/UX Design
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Location
Binghamton, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$185/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
7 Projects Listed
Freshy Services
WordPress Website Design
Web Development
Web Design
UI/UX Design
eCommerce Development
SEO
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Forbes
John Hopkins University
State of Pennsylvania
United Way
Foodbank of the Southern Tier
WPSI
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Freshy Reviews & Testimonials
John Huntzinger
Owner at Agricultural Chemical Solutions, Inc
1.0★
Web Design Review from John Huntzinger
This is the most pathetic web design company ever. They have on their website 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. My experience was far from that. All I wanted to do was up date an existing website that I very much liked that I had used for 10 years. They gave me a price of updating of $8000. It was a fight the entire process. I did not want anything special, just updates of my current website for the new technology that had occurred over the past 10 years. They could not get my website duplicated. When they did not duplicated, and I showed them why it was not a duplication, they said, oh, you want that, this is out of our scope. My argument was they knew the scope, they could see the web site I liked. They keep upping the price, they raised the quote to over $20,000. When we launched their version after months of struggle getting like my old website, there was no way for me to adequately change my pricing on the website, in a manner that I could preform, again, just like I showed them in the beginning. They showed me their new and improved process, but it was impossible for me to function. They again, wanted more money after paying them more than 2 and a half times the price they quoted, and still not giving me a website that was like my original website that they were suppose to improve. It took me 3 Months to get my old website back up after giving this company took $20,000 of my money. This is the most pathetic rip off company I have ever dealt with. I have an over 100 Million Dollar a Year Company, and having their disaster website up 2 months, paying them 2.5 Times their original bid, and having to take it down because it was not functional was truly a nightmare, and I wasted over $20,000 of money, and got nothing but 2 Months worth of headaches. They told me in the beginning they could have it completed in a couple weeks, but I had 4 Month of a Nightmare, and lost $20,000. Stay away from this company!!!!!
Ben Cortez
Owner at Undisclosed
5.0★
Web Development Review from Ben Cortez
We been using Freshy for years now and they just keep getting better! Everyone is super helpful and very quick to respond. They have helped boost my clients by making our website easy, user friendly, and very beautiful. I would recommend Freshy Sites to anyone looking for a new website or to update their old one. Their support team is out of this world!
Irene Papadopoulos
Vice President at ACBI (Association of Certified Background Investigators)
5.0★
Web Development Review from Irene Papadopoulos
Look no further for a website design service. They are the standard, and helped launch our new and improved site. They were effortless to deal with, excellent communicators, price was on point and an absolute pleasure to deal with. This company should serve to set an example on how business is conducted. Thanks FreshySites.
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Unlock Your Brand's Potential with NYC's Premier Award-Winning Website Design Company!
100% One-Of-A-Kind Look & Feel. We Listen Carefully. Website Mockups In 24 Hours. Love It Or Your Money Back...
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Digital Services
Web Design
SEO
WordPress Website Design
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$75/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
6 Projects Listed
RJP.design Services
Digital Services
Web Design
SEO
WordPress Website Design
Web Development
Video Production
Graphic Design
Design Services
UI/UX Design
Logo Design
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Camp Lenox
Wine To Water
Indianlife
HauntedProps
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RJP.design Reviews & Testimonials
Jill Ross Nadler
Producer, Writer, Host, and Co-Founder at Page Turner Adventures
5.0★
Web Development Review from Jill Ross Nadler
I’ve worked with RJP designs for years. They are fantastic to work and always do an amazing job. Creative. Professional. High Quality Work. I highly recommend them.
Margo Mahony
Owner at Blood Couriers
5.0★
Web Development Review from Margo Mahony
RJP Designs made our company Blood Couriers website. Ross gave us ideas and helped us decide what our website should include. We were very happy with the results. RJP designs is professional and enjoyable to work with. We are very happy with how our site turned out!
Oliver Downie
Owner at House of Hardwood
5.0★
Web Development Review from Oliver Downie
A five star experience! Ross and his team took a particularly challenging request from us and made it into reality. When things got a little tricky, Ross doubled down, found a better solution, and broke through the sticking point. You can't really ask for more from a vendor! We will be using RJP Design for all of our future web design and management work. Highly recommended.
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Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
We Make Marketing Look Easy.
At Allinclusive., we don't just do marketing, we make it look easy. Think of us as your partners, not just an agency. We take the complexity out of digital marketing, crafting strategies that work and drive real results...
Top Services:
SEO
PPC
Web Development
eCommerce Development
eCommerce
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$48/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
Allinclusive Services
SEO
PPC
Web Development
eCommerce Development
eCommerce
Content Marketing
Web Design
Social Media Marketing
Graphic Design
Logo Design
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Booking.com
Tripadvisor
Google
Meta
Blue TV
EBRD
Innovista
BIG CEE
Siemens
LG
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
Allinclusive Reviews & Testimonials
Eralp Şenkardeş
Head of Marketing at Eti Brand
5.0★
Social Media Marketing Review from Eralp Şenkardeş
Allinclusive. is an amazing group of individuals. Not only are they awesome at what they do (which seems to be just about everything), but they are a blast to work with. Their creativity is boundless and their enthusiasm is contagious! We used this great bunch to do a complete social media marketing and management from scratch! Amazing works guys!
David VanderWaal
Head of Marketing at LG Electronics
5.0★
Creative Services Review from David VanderWaal
Quite frankly we are pretty tough customers. But Allinclusive. team was able to handle our day-to-day communications and project style and help us achieve our goals.
Thank you to the whole Allinclusive. Team! We cannot recommend them highly enough.
Andreas Kroiss
CEO at Einhell Germany AG
5.0★
Creative Services Review from Andreas Kroiss
We've worked with Allinclusive. on multiple projects. As always, the results far exceeded our expectations, especially for the cost. Even though we have been very loyal clients, we were never taken for granted and are always treated like they were trying to win our business. They always had ideas for us and knew what questions to ask. I highly highly recommends them.
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Exceptional Digital Solutions for Next-Gen Success
Parkway Digital is a powerhouse team, driven by a commitment to excellence in crafting exceptional websites and implementing intelligent digital strategy campaigns for next-gen companies. Inspired by Buffalo's rich heritage, we embrace diverse domains and collaborate passionately with our clients. From fresh...
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Web Design
Web Development
Digital Services
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Location
Lancaster, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
Parkway Digital Services
Web Design
Web Development
Digital Services
Digital Strategy
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Rich's Catering and Special Events
American Medical Seminars
Red Disk Studio
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Parkway Digital Reviews & Testimonials
Anonymous
CEO at ARP Materials
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Anonymous
I highly recommend Parkway Digital for their exceptional service. The team is a pleasure to work with - knowledgeable, patient, and always willing to educate their clients. Grateful for its great service! (Source: 3rd Party Review Platform)
Megan Makula
President at Merchants Insurance Group
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Megan Makula
Megan Maukla expressed her gratitude on behalf of Merchants Insurance Group for Parkway Digital's exceptional work. She commended its hard work, professionalism, responsiveness, patience, thoroughness, guidance, wonderful humor, and positivity throughout its recent project. Maukla sincerely enjoyed working with Parkway Digital. (Source: 3rd Party Review Platform)
Paul Issac
Director of Operations at Precision Resolution
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Paul Issac
Precision Resolution's Paul Isaac, Jr. highly recommended Parkway Digital for its exceptional performance. The team exceeded expectations and left the client extremely satisfied, which led to another commissioned project and plans for future partnership. Parkway Digital was the best digital marketing agency Isaac had worked with and he wholeheartedly recommended it for their quality work, responsiveness, accessibility, and professionalism. (Source: 3rd Party Review Platform)
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Since 2016, Anchor Points has crafted digital solutions that inspire and perform. We specialize in Website Development, Digital Marketing, Drupal, WordPress, and Custom Web Apps, blending creativity and strategy to drive results...
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Web Design
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
Anchor Points Services
Web Development
Web Design
eCommerce Development
WordPress Website Design
UI/UX Design
Software Development
Mobile App Development
Staff Augmentation
DevOps Consulting
Digital Marketing
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CarePoint Solutions
Urban Impact Recycling
AuroraTV
The Deli Magazine
Everycloud
SchoolNova
HorseYard
Best Ticket Printing
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Anchor Points Reviews & Testimonials
Deepak Thakur
CEO at Digitize Mark
5.0★
Web Design Review from Deepak Thakur
Anchor Points delivered an exceptional website that perfectly matched our vision. Their team was professional, responsive, and highly skilled, completing the project on time with outstanding quality. The design is modern, user-friendly, and has already received great feedback from our clients. Highly recommended.
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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...
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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
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Team Dave Logan
Trees By Jake
The Sliding Door Co
Woodhouse Spas
Bulletproof Supply Store
Man K9
Simply Sewers
VR Beginners Guide
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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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For businesses focused on performance, scalability, and data security.
Orthoplex Solutions is an award-winning web development company celebrating 10 years in business, serving 400+ clients, including Carlsberg, Leon's, and CMHA, with WordPress, web app, and eCommerce development backed by built-in cybersecurity and AWS cloud services. A strong fit for healthcare, government...
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New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
10 Projects Listed
Orthoplex Solutions Inc Services
Web Development
Mobile App Development
UI/UX Design
Software Development
eCommerce Development
Cybersecurity
DevOps Consulting
Cloud Consulting
CRM Consulting
AI Development
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Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authorities
Brain Injury Association of Peel & Halton
TFO Canada
The Zoryan Institute
Ethos Automation
Total Health Pharmacy
Canadian Mental Health Association
Knowbie
Joshua Creek Tennis Club
BEMMA
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Orthoplex Solutions Inc Reviews & Testimonials
Elina Suprunova
Review from Google
5.0★
Elina Suprunova's Review Sourced from Google
Michael and his team have been nothing short of amazing! They are super responsive and have been really easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Sarah Vu
Review from Google
5.0★
Sarah Vu's Review Sourced from Google
Orthoplex Solutions was a pleasure to work with! Michael and his team are always prompted in their reply, reliable, and provided exceptional support and service for our not-for-profit website in integrating a learning portal for our members. The outcome was exactly what we were looking for and best fit our needs. They incorporated any feedback we had seamlessly and great to work with! Highly recommend this amazing team!
Al-Fatihah Admin
Review from Google
5.0★
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I was introduced to Orthoplex just two months ago. Last week my website was launched, and I am so delighted to have worked with this company for my website needs. Michael, a gem to work with! Capable, insightful and caring at the same time. Thank you to all of you at Orthoplex!
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Comprehensive Software Solutions, All in One Place!
We deliver innovative software solutions that bring your passion projects to life, enabling them to ignite, grow, and thrive. Whether you need stunning web design or a sophisticated custom software system for your institution, we've got you covered...
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Software Development
Web Design
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$45/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
Element Media Services
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
Software Development
Web Design
eCommerce Development
UI/UX Design
SEO
Mobile App Development
Video Production
Graphic Design
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Bethlehem Municipality
Bethlehem University
John Paul II Organization
Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce
Ramallah Municipality
Al Quds - Bard College
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Element Media Reviews & Testimonials
Monjed Jado
CEO at PNN Network
5.0★
Web Development Review from Monjed Jado
I had the pleasure of working with Element Media for a custom development service for PNN, a high traffic and secure news website. I must say that the experience was exceptional from start to finish. Their team provided a fully customized CMS that met the unique requirements of our website, and the benefits we received were numerous. Element Media addressed our concerns with website speed and caching, resulting in a faster and more efficient user experience. Additionally, the CMS was optimized for Google Search Results, increasing our website's visibility online. We were particularly impressed with the security features, which prevented DDOS attacks and other system risks from intruders. It provided us with peace of mind knowing that our website is safeguarded and secure. One of the standout features of the CMS was the user interface. It was modern, sleek, and user-friendly, enhancing the overall user experience for our audience. The customization provided by the CMS gave us flexibility in content creation, management, and delivery, allowing us to deliver a high-quality product to our audience. Throughout the project, Element Media demonstrated a high level of expertise, professionalism, and exceptional customer service. They were responsive to our needs and kept us informed throughout the development process. We couldn't have asked for a better partner for our custom development needs.
Naga Durgarao Baddhi
Review from Google
5.0★
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I have dealt with Element team for a half year so far, and it was an outstanding experience! Their web development experience is top-notch and they provided their best efforts on my software.
Abigail Galván
Review from Google
5.0★
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I've worked with Element Media for over five years now and am always satisfied with their professionalism and creativity.
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PositiveBrand is a research-driven brand and marketing consultancy helping organizations build stronger brands, sharper strategies, and more effective marketing programs. We combine customer insight, behavioral science, creative development, digital marketing, and lead generation to help B2B companies...
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Market Research
Creative Services
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New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
PositiveBrand Services
Branding
Market Research
Creative Services
Public Relations
Digital Services
Email Marketing
SEO
Web Development
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CloudKey Platform
BelWave
Revive E.R. & Specialty Vet
PelviX
Pomejoy
Interstate
H.E.R. Accessories
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PositiveBrand Reviews & Testimonials
Tara Munro
Marketing Manager at American Locker
5.0★
Brand Strategy Review from Tara Munro
I had the pleasure of working with Positive Brand while I was the Marketing Manager at American Locker, and I can't recommend them highly enough. They were an incredible partner throughout a major brand transformation. Together, we developed a new brand identity that included a new logo, brand video, photography, standardized product lines, an internal marketing campaign, a completely redesigned website, and trade show materials that elevated our presence in the market. What impressed me most was their ability to understand our business, ask the right questions, and translate our vision into a cohesive brand that felt authentic and strategic. They were collaborative, creative, responsive, and truly invested in our success every step of the way. If you're looking for an agency that combines thoughtful strategy with exceptional creative execution, Positive Brand is an outstanding choice. I'm grateful for the partnership and the lasting impact they had on our brand.
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USATILITY is a creative agency founded in 2021 by Evan Combs to challenge the one-size-fits-all approach to design. Born from a passion for accessibility, strategy, and unfiltered creativity, USATILITY helps brands grow through design, web, motion, and storytelling that puts people first. Our mission is...
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Social Media Marketing
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New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
USATILITY Services
Branding
Social Media Marketing
Web Development
Graphic Design
Package Design
Advertising
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OBCIDO Inc. is a global consulting and digital services firm founded in New York in 2021. We help businesses redefine their digital identity and accelerate growth through strategic consulting, AI solutions, GEO, high-performance websites, and results-driven digital marketing...
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Digital Strategy
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
OBCIDO Inc. Services
Digital Services
Branding
Digital Strategy
Web Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Media Buying
Digital Marketing
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Academic Partnerships
U.S. Small Business Administration
Library of Congress
Duggal Visual Solutions
Decibel Events
Lebanese American University
The New York Times
XM
Lucinda Loya Interiors
Holberton New York
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OBCIDO Inc. Reviews & Testimonials
Monty
Review from Google
5.0★
Monty's Review Sourced from Google
I’ve been working with OBCIDO for social media and ads support for my business, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Their team is proactive, creative, and genuinely understands how to drive engagement and conversions. They’ve helped streamline my campaigns, improve content strategy, and get my brand in front of the right audience. Communication is always clear and responsive, and I feel like they truly care about my business’s success. Highly recommend OBCIDO to any business owner looking to take their digital presence to the next level! Thank you
Ary Satish
Review from Google
5.0★
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I had a great experience working with the OBCIDO team. Communication was clear from the beginning and their services were explained well beforehand, so I knew exactly what was offered. They stuck all deadlines and responded promptly to any emails or questions. Their selected writer/editor - Amr - who worked with me throughout the PR process, was the great selection by OBCIDO for my work with them. I would be happy to recommend them to more colleagues and artists in my community.
graziella Abou Jaoudeh
Review from Google
5.0★
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Working with this digital agency has been nothing short of extraordinary. They genuinely feel like an integral part of our team, consistently delivering unbelievable service, flawless execution, and outstanding results. After years of collaboration, I can confidently say I've never encountered a more dedicated group of professionals. Their commitment to driving positive outcomes is unmatched, and their passion shines through in every project. If you're looking for a partner that goes above and beyond, this agency is the one to trust. Highly recommended!
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JKC Website Design is a website design and development company providing websites to companies that accurately and beautifully represent their businesses, and help them grow their client base...
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Web Design
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Location
Cold Spring Harbor, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
JKC Website Design Services
Web Development
Web Design
Logo Design
Branding
SEO
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We are a M/WBE certified full-service web design studio, based in New York City. Motivating and partnering with driven clients to make a lasting digital impression...
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New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
Designed To Conquer LLC Services
Web Design
Graphic Design
Digital Strategy
Digital Services
Business Consulting
Email Marketing
SEO
Social Media Marketing
Web Development
UI/UX Design
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Ultrasonic Diagnostics
Zee's Cookie Box
CIT Bank
Merrill
JPMorgan Chase & Co
Catholic Charities USA
Beso Lounge
CityChoice Medical & Diagnostic
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Designed To Conquer LLC Reviews & Testimonials
Andrew Stephens
Review from Google
5.0★
Andrew Stephens's Review Sourced from Google
Wow, where do I even begin? Designed 2 Conquer is an absolute game-changer! Not only did they expertly formalize my LLC, but they also took my brand to new heights with their comprehensive services. From crafting brand guidelines to designing a stunning logo and website, they left no stone unturned. Their expertise in social media and SEO strategies skyrocketed my online presence. If you're serious about success, look no further than Designed 2 Conquer. A well-deserved 5 stars!
Kay Junior
Review from Google
5.0★
Kay Junior's Review Sourced from Google
I had an amazing experience working with a Dre ! He helped me update my brand that really represents my photography style. The designs were creative and eye-catching, and he made the whole process easy. I’m so grateful for his help and recommend him to anyone trying to create a standout brand.💯
Jay Stonehill
Review from Google
5.0★
Jay Stonehill's Review Sourced from Google
5 stars for Designed to Conquer! Their team of talented designers delivers exceptional work with a keen eye for detail. They work closely with clients to bring their vision to life and always go above and beyond to exceed expectations. Highly recommended for anyone in need of top-quality design services.
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Welcome to the one-stop solution for your e-business. With our professional services, you can rest assured that your brand and logo designs, web development, sales & marketing funnel are in the best hands. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to helping you succeed in your online business. With...
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$149/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Cyberclosys Services
Web Development
eCommerce Development
eCommerce
Web Design
SEO
Social Media Marketing
UI/UX Design
Advertising
Digital Marketing
Branding
Digital Strategy
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IT Industry
Small Business Industry
Commercial Industry
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Cyberclosys Reviews & Testimonials
Ali
Review from Google
5.0★
Ali's Review Sourced from Google
Muhammad and his team at Cyberclosys have worked on several projects for me, always delivering outstanding results. Muhammad is excellent at understanding his clients’ needs, communicating proactively, and providing valuable feedback, saving my company and me significant time and money.
Unlike many contractors I have worked with, he is completely transparent about his capabilities and never over-promises. His flexibility and response time have been better than people who work in the same building as I do. He is highly adaptive, even when I need to call a last-minute audible.
Muhammad is a genuine person who sincerely enjoys helping people, and it shows in the quality of his work. I am also very impressed by his English. I cannot recommend Muhammad and Cyberclosys enough. You rock, Muhammad. I look forward to staying in touch and collaborating again in the future.
Fabio F
Review from Google
5.0★
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CyberClosys built my salon’s website here in New York and did an amazing job. Their web development and marketing expertise helped us get more local customers. Definitely the best digital agency in New York!
Asif Zaidi
Review from Google
5.0★
Asif Zaidi's Review Sourced from Google
CyberClosys is extremely professional and reliable. They not only created a beautiful website for my business but also provided ongoing support whenever I needed help. It feels great to work with a team that actually cares about their clients.
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JD Global is a leading digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses thrive in the digital age. With a global reach and a team of experienced professionals, we offer a comprehensive range of services...
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Plainview, New York
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Under 49
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$1,000 - $10,000
JD Global LLC Services
WordPress Website Design
Web Development
Web Design
eCommerce Development
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Total Maintenance Services
The Samuel Grafi Foundation
Rafael's Barbershop
Broadhollow Bioscience Park
Pharma Nobis
NuBest Barbershop
JDL Auto Lend
Apex Physical Therapy
Divine Protection Films
AJC Accounting
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JD Global LLC Reviews & Testimonials
James
Review from Google
5.0★
James's Review Sourced from Google
JD Global has been amazing to work with! They really listened to what I wanted and built a website that looks awesome and is super easy for my customers to use. Plus, their SEO work is already making a difference—I’m getting more traffic than ever. If you’re looking to boost your online presence, I’d definitely recommend JD Global!
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Lets Eliminate The Physical Barrier Between You & Your Customers
We are the designers, marketers, inventors, and strategists that are responsible for the construction of your online shop. A group of young professionals that are passionate about the idea of developing one-of-a-kind solutions for you and your company. We will ensure that there is never a boring moment for...
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eCommerce
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Belgium WebNet Services
eCommerce
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Web Development
Web Design
SEO
Email Marketing
Digital Services
Branding
Business Consulting
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Diamonds of Heaven
Jangmi
Firerock Diamonds
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Belgium WebNet Reviews & Testimonials
Angelean Monteiro
Review from Google
5.0★
Angelean Monteiro's Review Sourced from Google
It’s only been a few months since I started working with Nishika and Ravikant, and I genuinely couldn’t be happier. Nishika has brought a fresh, creative energy to our social media—everything now feels much more aligned with our brand and the quality of our jewelry. She just gets it.
Ravikant has been doing a fantastic job with our SEO—he’s handled everything from the initial setups to optimizing content, identifying new opportunities, and offering thoughtful suggestions for our website. His attention to detail and strategic input have been incredibly valuable.
They’re both so easy to work with—always open to ideas, responsive to feedback, and truly focused on helping us move forward.
It’s such a relief to finally have a team that understands the vision and cares about getting it right. I'm truly grateful to have found them.
Jangmi Jewelry
Review from Google
5.0★
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We work with Simoli on a regular basis, and it’s always a pleasure. She is professional, reliable, and incredibly easy to work with. Her positive attitude and consistent quality make every collaboration smooth and successful.
We also work closely with Ravikant for SEO, and he has been instrumental in improving our online visibility. His deep understanding of search strategies and data-driven approach has made a real impact. Highly recommend both!
Giuliana Diamonds
Review from Google
5.0★
Giuliana Diamonds's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Deepangi and the Belgium WebNet team has been nothing short of amazing. From the very beginning, they have shown a level of care and commitment that is hard to come by. Deepangi has been incredibly patient and detail oriented throughout the entire website development process. She listens, understands the vision, and executes flawlessly even under pressure.
What I appreciate most is her responsiveness and willingness to go above and beyond to get things right. Whether it is building out custom features, integrating tools like Affirm, or polishing our FAQ section to match the luxury tone of our brand, she just gets it.
I have worked with many developers in the past, but this has been by far the smoothest and most collaborative experience. Highly recommend Belgium WebNet for anyone serious about building a high end, fully functional, and beautifully designed website.
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Lo Media Agency is a creative powerhouse specializing in captivating visual content, branding, and web development. We elevate brands with high-quality video production, innovative branding strategies, and state-of-the-art web design. Our team works closely with clients from concept to final execution...
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Location
Tappan, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Lo Media Group Services
Branding
Web Design
Video Production
Web Development
Digital Services
Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
Video Marketing
Email Marketing
PPC
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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.