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We Amplify Word of Mouth Marketing Through Digital Marketing Tactics.
Evolve7 was conceptualized and established in late 2016 with a notion of providing the small/medium business marketplace with a 360-degree approach to online marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Your Brand. Only Better.
We don't just create campaigns. We create digital marketing and branding ecosystems. We believe in creative, trackable solutions that meet your brand's needs. We're a full-service digital agency that specializes in helping challenger brands compete and win. We've worked in nearly every industry and use the...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Carrollton, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
It's All About Results!
We help organizations of all sizes compete in the digital space. Websites, marketing automation, targeted digital advertising campaigns and cutting edge social media marketing come together to help you reach your marketing goals. Let ThriveFuel help you get there!...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Victoria, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Build Websites That Build Local Business
Lubbock Web Guy is a digital marketing agency focused on website design, SEO, PPC, and GMB management. First we help you build a marketing website that tells your story online to the people who need to hear it most...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Lubbock, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
People Humanizing Technology
Divelement is a people-centric software engineering services consultancy collaborating with companies to enhance their digital product roadmap to achieve their market goals. We are a highly qualified team of people who love what they do. We work 100% remotely, with flexible schedules respecting the...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
More Leads. The Kind of Leads You Want.
AGI Marketing is a powerhouse in the digital marketing world, offering custom-fit solutions to help businesses across North America grow. Our team of experts works diligently with passion and dedication towards helping our partners succeed - through SEO, review services, web development, PPC management and so...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Stop Promoting. Start Storytelling.
If you're looking for a partner (not a vendor) who can work alongside you to help you reach your goals, let's talk. Our clients love our Authentic Marketing approach, which focuses on business strategy, targeted messaging, and authentic delivery. We would love to talk about how to bring your content goals to...
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- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We make Impact!
Bolt PR is an award-winning digital marketing, content development and public relations agency with team members in every major market across the country...
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- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Leading Digital Marketing Agency in Houston, TX
4P Wisdom is a professional digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses grow, increase visibility, and generate quality leads online. We offer expert services in SEO (Search Engine Optimization), Google Ads management, social media marketing, website design and development, and Google Business...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Shopify and Wordpress Website Development in India
We are a leading eCommerce website development company in India, specializing in Shopify and WordPress development services. At ControlF5, we dont just build websites; were your growth partner, delivering dynamic solutions that empower your online business...
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- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Website Design Company in Toronto
Cube InfoTech specializes in creating stunning websites that are non for not just good conversions and appealing designs, but also for awesome user experience...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- CRO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Imagine It Studios, we level the playing field. Imagine the possibilities!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- McAllen, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Leverage from end to end custom app development
6Degrees IT has a decade of experience as an industry-leading specialized IT firm, with skilled professionals and digital marketing experts leveraging their extensive abilities to benefit companies around the globe. For more than 10 years they have demonstrated innovation in technical proficiency and...
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- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Software Solutions For Your Business
Oino Tech is a software development company with a strong focus on information technology and a track record of completing public and private business projects...
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- Mobile App Development
- VR/AR
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Online Marketing Agency
We are a full-service digital agency based in Las Vegas, busy designing and building iconic websites, mobile applications, brands, and digital experiences. We partner with businesses of all sizes and help them grow, innovate, and increase their efficiencies online...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Dallas-Based Full Service Multimedia Production Agency Established in 1999
Black New Media is a boutique full-service design agency based in Dallas, Texas. We're experts in the fields of web development, print design, and video production...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Transform Your Brand!
At EnvyInk, Inc. an advertising and marketing Agency, our mission is to provide top-notch marketing services to businesses of all sizes. We believe that by helping our clients succeed, we positively impact the world...
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- Video Production
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Tomball, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Design with Depth, Build with Brains.
Web and Design 360 is a full-service digital agency specializing in innovative web design, development, and branding solutions. We combine creativity with cutting-edge technology to craft visually stunning, user-friendly websites that drive engagement and growth. Whether you need a sleek portfolio, a powerful...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
We Believe In Delivering What We Commit
Delogo Studio is a creative digital agency that designs and develops impactful brand experiences. Their team combines expertise in logo design, branding, web design & development, SEO, digital marketing, and 2D/3D animations. They focus on creating strategies that both reflect a clients vision and deliver...
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- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Princeton, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AI Visibility Engineering Systems
Texas businesses dominate search. We engineer that! We don't sell beautiful websites that never get seen. We don't chase keywords or blue links. We don't outsource or cookie cut your strategy. It's 2026 - we get our clients Cited by the Engines that matter right now with 3-5x higher conversion rates...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
- Web Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $197/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lets Bring Your Vision To Life
Forjwell is a premier technology and product development firm built for founders who demand clean, scalable digital solutions. We specialize in transforming raw ideas into refined, high-traction platforms, offering deep expertise across mobile and web app development, custom software, and immersive game...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Own The Space
Fifth Ring is a full-service B2B marketing agency for complex, technical and industrial sectors, including energy, chemicals, maritime, semiconductors, manufacturing and technology. Founded in Aberdeen in 1991, with offices in Aberdeen, Houston and Singapore, the agency takes clients from brand to demand:...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Full Stack Tech Enabled
Bidec Solutions is a leading software company that specializes in providing innovative software solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our team of expert developers, designers, and project managers works together to deliver exceptional software products that meet the unique needs of each of our clients...
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- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A Design Agency That Specializes in the Creative Art of Branding & Advertising
Luna Creative is a design agency that specializes in the creative art of branding & advertising...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Innovative Strategies, Measurable Success.
Buzz Digital Agency transforms ideas into digital excellence. We elevate your online presence with our innovative solutions and strategic digital services...
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Offering Cloud, Data Analytics & Software Development Solutions for clientele.
Leading Digital Transformation Company offering Cloud, Data Analytics & Software Development Solutions for clientele...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We Partner With People To Power Potential
Skratch Creative is a full-service digital marketing agency based in The Woodlands, Texas. With over 50 years of combined experience, they specialize in website design and development, multi-channel marketing, and branding. Their approach focuses on creating human-centered, future-proof digital experiences...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- The Woodlands, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Create Solutions
Designs 365 supports businesses in getting online solutions and the education to become tech-savvy...
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Deep Rooted Search for the Best Digital Marketing Strategy
At WrightIMC, our mission is to provide marketing solutions that are second to none. With over a decade of experience combined with cutting-edge resources and project management techniques, we strive to help grow businesses in all aspects of search - from SEO/SEM and content creation through analytics &...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Allen, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Empowering Businesses!
2DaMax Marketing is a specialized digital marketing agency that caters to small businesses with exceptional solutions, such as website design, SEO, social media marketing, email marketing, and advertising. Our comprehensive All-In-One Marketing & Sales Solution is designed to help your business attract more...
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- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Scale Your Business By Enhancing productivity
EB DevTech LLC is a Houston-based technology and AI-automation consultancy that helps small and mid-sized businesses turn paper and chaos into clean, reliable systems. By combining cloud infrastructure, custom software, and intelligent automation, EB DevTech streamlines operations, enhances efficiency, and...
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- AI Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
IT Solutions - Execute Your Concepts
Established: 2004 - This makes us more than 21 years old! And trust us when we say that, in the IT industry, that's like a lot!...
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- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
Solutions Innovator.
Patoliya Infotech empowers startups and enterprises with AI-driven software, cloud solutions, and modern engineering. Backed by 11+ years of expertise and 427+ successful projects, we build scalable digital products that accelerate business growth...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
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- Location
- Leander, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
We Create Journeys
The Skyline Agency is a leading, full-service digital advertising and branding agency based in Dallas, TX, dedicated to help both national and global, as well as startups that need to punch above their weight...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The #1 Digital Marketing Agency in DFW Area
Our professional organization is dedicated to guiding our clients through the process of creating a marketing plan that perfectly meets its objectives! In addition, we place emphasis on our clients’ comfort and satisfaction regarding quality of customer support, pricing structure, and industry standard...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Allen, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An Agency That Moves With You.
Design At Work is a full-service marketing firm based in Houston, Texas. From website design services to content marketing, we help position your company to be memorable and attract the attention of new and loyal customers alike...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
Your One-Stop Shop for Web Services
YellowWebMonkey is an award-winning web design agency since 2009 and 100% of our team members are either military veterans or military family members. We are Google and Shopify Partners and also specialize in Wordpress websites...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Hewitt, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Helping Your Business Grow
iFreshly Digital specializes in offering Fractional CMO services (think Part-time Chief Marketing Officer) to help mission-driven Cannabis brands, dispensaries and ancillary services get and keep customers longer through marketing strategy and leadership. We love helping your business grow!...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Meticulous Innovative Development
At Meticul Solutions, we know how to help you define where you are going, and give you the tools to get there. We do this with a simple philosophy: We just don't design & develop applications for your requirements but rather make sure to understand your business to give you an end to end digital...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $36/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We Help Businesses Just Like Yours Grow Online
Criterion.B is a Dallas-based agency focusing on branding and inbound marketing for the commercial real estate sector. We deliver ROI, foster business growth, and create brand identities for our clients...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Innovative Web Solutions for Your Business Growth.
Web Desires is a creative web design studio specializing in custom websites, web applications, branding, and digital marketing solutions. We transform businesses with cutting-edge technology and design...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Katy, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fastest Growing IT Company
ABTACH DMCC is a UAE-based company that offers a wide range of services to meet client needs. We analyze every aspect of your business, including its history and organizational patterns. This in-depth approach allows us to provide customized solutions, from social media marketing to SEO services...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
Your Growth Our Guiding Branch
Discover the story behind the ScatterBranch name, the values that shape the work, and the mission to help independent small and mid-sized businesses thrive online with confidence. The primary goal of ScatterBranch Digital Marketing is to help small and mid-sized businesses expand their online presence and...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Commerce, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Purpose-Driven Creative Agency
Coderobotics is a purpose-driven digital marketing agency in Dallas-Fort Worth, helping small and local businesses boost visibility on Google and AI search platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Email Marketing
- Market Research
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
All Your Digital Flavors
At DigiFlav, we design, develop, and market digital experiences that transform ideas into impact. From brand identity to online growth, we help your business stand out and scale...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Texas City, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketing & PR Agency
We're a full-service marketing and events agency based in Austin, Texas. But we're mostly a set of turnkey team members our clients can't live without...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tailored Marketing & Branding Solutions
We can help you adjust your marketing strategy to a new advertising landscape of evolving technology, data, and consumer behavior to stay ahead of your competitors and grow a successful business...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $17/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The resources you need to succeed
GBC Digital Marketing is a Houston-based firm dedicated to helping clients make more money with cutting-edge digital solutions. Founded in 2004, we specialize in SEO strategies (Search Engine Optimization), lead generation, PPC advertising and Artificial Intelligence technologies. Our solutions are all...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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How to hire a Texas web development company
How do I shortlist web development companies in Texas without wasting weeks on the wrong ones?
Filter by budget and past project type first, before you look at a single design. Most people do this backwards: they fall in love with a portfolio, then find out the price is double their budget three calls in.
Here’s what to do:
- Cut anyone clearly outside your price range.
- Look for sites they've built that are structurally similar to yours (same rough page count, same features).
- Ask each one how they run a project, start to finish.
- Open some of the live sites they worked on before.
- Read reviews for a more well-rounded picture of the service.
Once you're down to 4-5 prospects that pass this criterion, let design quality break the tie.
What should I actually look for in a Texas web developers’ portfolio?
When reviewing portfolios of Texas web developers, look for strong case studies. A good case study should feature numbers: more leads, faster load time, higher conversion. A weak one will just show screenshots of a pretty homepage.
Some other things to consider are:
- Do the case studies explain the "why" behind a strategic decision.
Does the work mention any research pertaining to user interviews, a competitor review, or a stated business goal? - Check if clients are named.
"Confidential client project" usually means the results weren't good enough to brag about. Agencies proud of their work say whose work it is. - Click every link.
No live site, no proof it's real. Screenshots can be staged, borrowed, or years out of date; you have no way to check. - Pull it up on your phone.
Most of your visitors will be on mobile. If a portfolio site breaks, scrolls wrong, or hides the nav on a phone, that's the exact mistake you're paying them not to make on yours. - Look for range, not repetition.
If every project has the same layout, same font pairing, same stock-photo style with a different logo, they're likely working around one template. You want to see them solve different problems differently. - Notice what's missing.
If an agency sells "full-service," but their portfolio is 100% homepage screenshots with no mention of copy, SEO, or ongoing support, ask where the rest of the work went.
How do I test a web development portfolio if I don't possess technical knowledge?
Run their own sites through a handful of free checks. You don't need to write code to spot a bad agency; you just need to click around as a real visitor would. Here are a few things you can try:
- Open 2-3 of their live sites on your own phone: Does the menu work? Does text overlap? Does anything cut off at the edge of the screen?
- Run each site through Google PageSpeed Insights: Paste in the URL, wait ten seconds, get a score. If they pitch "performance-first design" and their own site scores in the red, you have your answer.
- Fill out a contact form on one of their sites: Does it actually submit? Do you get a confirmation? A broken form on their own portfolio is a preview of what happens when yours breaks.
- Try tabbing through the page with just your keyboard: Hit Tab a few times instead of using your mouse. Can you tell where the focus is? Can you reach the menu and buttons this way? This is a rough accessibility check, and it also happens to be a legal requirement for many businesses.
- Right-click and hit "Inspect" (or just view page source): You don't need to understand the code. Just glance for a mess of inline styles and generic div names versus something that looks structured. Messy code means slow updates for you later.
- Check if the site is indexed: Search site:theirdomain.com on Google for one of their client sites. If Google's barely indexed it, their SEO promises are worth a second look.
- Time how long it takes to load with your phone on regular data: A site that loads instantly on fiber can crawl on a customer's phone in a parking lot with one bar. That gap is exactly what you're trying to catch.
How do I compare two web development companies in Texas that look equally qualified on paper?
Call two of their past clients yourself and ask if the final bill matched the quote.
Another approach to try is to hand them one of their own past projects and ask them to explain a decision on it: why that layout, why that CMS. A team that actually made the call will answer in seconds. A team that outsourced the thinking will stall or reach for something vague like "it felt right for the brand."
Try one more test: ask both the same "what if" — "What if we're two weeks from launch and I want to add a new feature?" One agency gives you a real process for scoping and pricing it. The other says "we'll figure it out," which usually means you'll figure it out, the hard way, later.
Also, watch who shows up to the call. If one sends the founder or senior lead, and the other sends a salesperson who keeps saying "let me check with the team," that's who you're really signing up to work with.
What needs to be in the contract, and what should make me push back?
Your web development contract needs five things in writing: who owns the code, what's included in scope, what counts as a revision, what triggers an extra cost, and how many revisions are free.
Push back if you see:
- Retainers that auto-renew without notice
- Vague “ongoing support required” clauses
- Any ownership retained by the Texas web developer after launch
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7 FAQs About Web Development Companies in Texas
How much do Texas web development services cost?
On average, Texas web development services cost from $3,000 to $15,000. ECommerce platforms range from $10,000 to $40,000, while custom web applications can reach $40,000 to $120,000 or more.
The average cost for a professional business site is between $5,000 and $15,000. This covers custom design, development, mobile responsiveness, and basic SEO. Larger, more complex projects push well beyond this range.
Overall, rates vary by market. Austin is the priciest city for web development services in Texas, averaging $111/hour, with Houston and Dallas following closely, at $103 and $96 per hour, respectively.
A small business website typically runs five to eight pages: homepage, services, about, blog, and contact. Through a local agency, that build can cost between $3,000 and $10,000. Annual maintenance, security updates, and hosting add $600 to $2,500 per year after launch.
What's included in a standard package from Texas web developers?
Texas web developers’ standard packages cover discovery, design, development, testing, and post-launch support.
- Discovery: goals, audience, competitor review, technical requirements
- Design: wireframes and visual design, with a set number of free revision rounds
- Development: front-end build, CMS setup, integrations (CRM, payments, booking)
- Content placement: formatting of copy and images; producing the content assets is usually billed separately
- Testing: cross-browser checks, mobile responsiveness, load-speed review
- Post-launch support: a 30 to 90 day bug-fix window before maintenance shifts to a separate contract
What do web development companies in Texas charge that most clients don't expect?
SEO and content creation are the two most underestimated costs. A fast, well-coded site with no optimization and no real content simply won't rank.
Other common add-ons include:
- Domain renewal: $10 to $15 per year
- Hosting: $5 to $50 per month for shared hosting, up to $500 per month for dedicated hosting
- Maintenance: $50 to $150 per month for basic plans, $100 to $500 per month for eCommerce sites
- Third-party licenses: Premium themes, plugins, or stock assets billed per item
- Revisions: Most contracts cap free revisions before extra charges apply
How do I know whether I need a redesign or a completely new website?
You need a rebuild when the system itself limits functionality, not just when the design looks dated.
Rebuild if:
- Your CMS can't support what you need
- The codebase is outdated or hard to maintain
- Performance issues persist after optimization
- Integrations keep breaking
- Security updates are no longer reliable
Redesign is enough if:
- The backend is stable
- Only the UI/UX needs work
- Content is already well organized
- No new functionality is required
What are the biggest red flags when evaluating web development companies in Texas?
Unclear process and vague ownership terms are the two biggest warning signs. Also watch for:
- No staging environment before launch
- No mention of version control (Git)
- No defined QA or testing process
- Ambiguous ownership of source code or CMS access
- No discussion of Core Web Vitals or performance targets
- "TBD" on integrations in the proposal
- No post-launch support plan in writing
- A quote well below every other bid you've collected
Will I be able to manage the website myself after launch?
Yes, if the Texas web development company you’re working with has set up the CMS properly and has provided training. Most Texas web developers build the sites to be easily managed by a non-technical team, including:
- CMS access with role-based permissions
- Page templates that prevent layout breakage
- A training session for your team
- Written documentation for content updates
- Simple, no-code editing tools
Technical changes, such as new integrations, backend logic, and system upgrades, will still need developer support.
Can the project go over budget after I've already approved the quote?
Yes, the project can go over budget, and this is common on custom builds. Typical reasons for that include:
- New features added mid-project
- Underestimated integration complexity
- Additional design revisions
- Content migration taking longer than expected
- Stakeholder feedback extending the timeline
About The Author and Expert Reviewer
Robert de Wit has a diverse background in advertising, marketing, IT, and healthcare. With a history as both a copywriter and a video game journalist, he specializes in SEO, long-form content creation, and crafting compelling copy that drives results. Currently, he writes about website and interface design at DesignRush, delivering the latest industry insights and analysis.
Sergio is a technology leader with over six years of experience managing global teams and delivering projects across fintech, sportstech, and B2B platforms. At DesignRush, he drove product growth and development execution, building tools that speed up processes by 95% and cut costs by 35% while maintaining full uptime.
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