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Since 2016, Mothershed Design Co. has helped small businesses create memorable brands and websites that stand out and get noticed...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Dino Code LA helps startups and businesses build custom software, SaaS platforms, web and mobile applications, AI solutions, and automation systems designed around real business needs...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Marina del Rey, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
42connect is a full-service digital marketing company with offices in Cleveland and Denver. Backed by over two decades of experience, we deliver customized strategies across SEO, AI SEO, PPC, and Website Design & Development to drive real, measurable growth for your business...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- AEO
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Peppermint builds high-converting, AEO-optimized marketing websites and strong brands for startups and software companies, so teams can hand off design and grow...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
COMO Creatives is a Houston-based communications, public relations, branding, and marketing agency that helps organizations uncover what makes them unique and bring that story to life. We partner with commercial real estate developers, mixed-use destinations, hospitality brands, lifestyle companies, and...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
CodeStringers helps growth-stage and small-to-mid-market companies implement, integrate, and operate Zoho-centered digital enablement solutions by combining senior executive consulting, cost-effective delivery teams, and custom software capabilities when needed...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Santa Cruz, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
SunTec India is an AI-enabled IT and digital services company with 25+ years of experience, 1,500+ full-time employees, 8500+ clients worldwide, and a full spectrum of IT outsourcing, data solutions, digital engineering, eCommerce support, digital marketing and photo editing services...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Custom software, marketing, development, and IT consulting. From top line to bottom line, we move the obstacles to propel your business forward...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Jacksonville Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Boulder, Colorado web design and marketing strategy agency for nonprofits, B Corps, and purpose-driven organizations. Since 2008, we've built conversion-focused WordPress websites and strategies that help good people do great things online...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
WebDesign-Miami is a Miami web design company with more than 25 years of experience creating custom WordPress websites, ecommerce stores, website redesigns, landing pages, and local SEO solutions for businesses and professional firms...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Brand, web, search, media, and content run as one accountable function. We sell judgment, not deliverables...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Davie, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Techx4u, Inc is a leading IT solutions provider, specializing in managed IT services, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. We empower businesses with innovative technology solutions tailored to their unique needs, ensuring seamless operations and robust security. Based in Sri Lanka with branches in the United...
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- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
Serbyte Web Design & Development builds custom websites that function as growth systems, combining web design, Next.js development, SEO, analytics, lead capture, and automation to help businesses turn traffic into leads and sales...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Kirkland, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Sofia Web Design is a Fort Worth, Texas studio hand-coding WordPress and Webflow sites for local and DFW-area businesses since 2011. Every project starts with a homepage designed from scratch and approved before development begins SEO and conversion strategy built in from day one. Customer satisfaction comes...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AEO
- SEO
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elevate your marketing success with FabCom, the top Phoenix Integrated Marketing Agency. Our dynamic team goes beyond the ordinary, delivering exceptional ROI and empowering brands to reach new heights. With passionate creatives and strategic thinkers, we craft engaging advertising campaigns, leveraging...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
You're losing enterprise deals you should be winning because buyers don't understand what you do. Hunter & Bard fixes that, sharpening your positioning, messaging, and brand so complex B2B products become clear, credible, and easy to buy, turning stalled conversations into closed deals...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Revenue systems for local service businesses and real estate teams that turn inquiries into appointments...
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- Web Development
- CRM Consulting
- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Rank Fuse Digital Marketing offers comprehensive services to help businesses enhance their online presence and achieve their digital marketing goals...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- WordPress Website Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Lenexa, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Turn Traffic into High-Converting SalesBoost your brand's growth with a simple, proven formula: More Awareness + More Engagement = More Sales.Accelerated Traffic & Revenue: Get tailored digital marketing campaigns designed specifically to attract and convert qualified buyers...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At PINK DOG DIGITAL we provide effective digital solutions for your business. Whether it is a website, search engine optimization, content creation, social media management, digital advertising or photography/videography, Pink Dog has a strategy custom-tailored to meet your needs. We create an online...
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- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- AEO
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
Moolay Media is about communicating the essence of your brand to the world. From websites to social campaigns, we are passionate about connecting with our clients to give their vision a voice...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help businesses grow through custom website design, digital marketing, AI solutions, Local SEO, paid advertising, and managed IT services. Every strategy is built around measurable results, long term growth, and a client first approach that turns ideas into revenue...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Collierville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $123/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digitalboxes is an agency that provides full suite of digital marketing services to B2C and B2B customers of every size. Established in 2017, it has been tailoring your marketing goals with excellence. Now growing business organically and setting a digital footprint for a long run is not a challenge any more...
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- Digital Marketing
- AEO
- SEO
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
You’re on a mission. Your website should be helping. Stop feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, and start getting the results you want with your most critical marketing tool. We’ll show you how...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
AI marketing systems for small business: get found by AI, a website that sells, content and follow-up...
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- AEO
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Seaford, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Eyedea Design Studio is a brand strategy and design studio that helps associations, nonprofits, and growing businesses be, look, and sound as vital as their mission. Based in the Washington DC Metro and Hampton Roads areas, our team works remotely with clients across the country...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sterling, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Since 2010, Momentum has helped small and mid-sized businesses build stronger WordPress websites, improve SEO and paid search, and turn online visibility into leads, sales, and growth. Based in Shelby Township, we serve Michigan companies that need clear strategy and reliable execution...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Shelby, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Adaptyve Digital helps growing businesses build custom software, AI solutions and workflow automations that solve real operational challenges. With 25+ years of experience, we provide senior technical expertise without the overhead of a traditional agency...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
David Martin Design is a Bloomington, Indiana digital agency delivering custom web design, premium managed hosting, and results-driven SEO. Partnering with businesses since 1998, we provide direct, expert collaboration without corporate overhead to scale your digital presence...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Bloomington, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Proceed Innovative helps local service businesses get found and chosen on Google, Maps, and AI search. A Google Partner agency delivering SEO, PPC, and web design that turns visibility into leads and revenue...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- AEO
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Schaumburg, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
One brand and marketing practice for strategy, brand, website, hosting, and email. One point of accountability...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Toledo, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VSA is a brand strategy and creative agency. We believe creative is currency, and we help brands turn it into business growth. By bringing strategy, design and marketing together, we build brand systems and campaigns that deliver speed to market, cultural relevance and measurable performance...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Funkhaus is an independent, leadership-led Los Angeles digital agency that brings strategy, content, design, and technology together to build distinctive brands and digital platforms...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Intuitive Digital is a Portland, Oregon-based marketing powerhouse that offers an array of services – from SEO and PPC to web design & CRO. As a Certified B Corporation, they use data-driven strategies to elevate each project with innovation and impactful results...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SolutionBuilt is a website development company located in Marietta, GA, specializing in , Wordpres development & maintenance services. They offer cross-platform application development and design for web and mobile users. Their one-stop-shop approach covers design, development, and marketing needs...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Marietta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
chadworks is for motivated clients that seek authentic digital presence as a counter measure to social media burnout and AI saturation...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $315/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Full-service creative for complex B2B brands. We handle strategy, branding, web, campaigns, content, and digital, and we see past the brief on every one. Most clients arrive with a project. They stay for years...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- AEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Alpharetta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design Shifu is an on-demand design subscription for growing businesses, at a flat monthly rate. Get unlimited requests and revisions, dedicated designers, and a 24-hour turnaround. No agency overhead, no freelancer guesswork, just consistent design output whenever you need it...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Genius Marketing - Vancouver WA's Premier Digital Marketing Agency. We deliver expert SEO, web design, social media management, PPC advertising, and local marketing services to businesses in Vancouver, Camas, Battle Ground, and Clark County. Specializing in: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Website...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $400/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
For Businesses & Non-Profits:ready to work with a trusted partner on your website?JVM Makes website design, support services and WordPress maintenance worry-free...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Roseburg, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Uwindi builds digital sales infrastructure for B2B and service companies: conversion-focused WordPress websites, SEO and AI search (GEO), Google Ads and website care. Austin-area agency since 2015, 120+ projects. Published prices: websites from $3,800, SEO from $750/month...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- CRO
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- Location
- Leander, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Rex Marketing & CX is a healthcare and mental healthcare marketing agency that works with healthcare practices, therapists, doctors, and HealthTech founders to scale their businesses through advertising, SEO, web development, content marketing, and design...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- AEO
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Web Tonic
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Trusted By More Than 750 Brands like Nestle, Airbnb and Youtube.
Best Global Agency Awards 2026...
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- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 36 Projects Listed
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The SEO side feels long term and structured, it is presented like a system you build and improve over time, which feels more trustworthy than shortcut promises.
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The PPC messaging feels grounded in real optimization work, like the focus is on tightening targeting, improving relevance, and steadily pushing performance instead of chasing quick hype wins.
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The SEO angle feels long term and disciplined, while still respecting that paid media drives quicker results, that balance is hard to find and they nailed it.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsDreamy Sites is a WordPress web design and development agency specializing in custom WordPress websites, Elementor design, WooCommerce stores, and SEO-optimized websites that help businesses grow online...
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- Location
- Haslett, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Blue Canary Web Design builds fast, accessible websites for small businesses that want to be found and trusted online. We pair clean, custom design with SEO-focused copywriting, so every site loads quickly, ranks well, and speaks clearly to the people it's meant to reach. From tutoring services to therapy...
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- Location
- Sandy Hook, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Techy Toes is an SEO, Google Maps and web design agency in St. Petersburg, FL, working with local businesses across the US. We measure success in calls and leads, not rankings: one client went from 4 calls a month from Google to 77, another from a quiet website to 2030 leads a month...
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- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose a Leading Web Development Company in the US
How do I choose the right website development company for my business?
Start by assessing your business needs. Define what you want to build and why before speaking to agencies:
- Website vs. web application
- Core features and integrations
- Target users and scalability needs
- Short-term launch goals vs. long-term roadmap
Precise requirements make it easier to identify agencies that truly align with your objectives.
For instance, an agency might suggest Squarespace, one of the best website builders for visual-heavy sites, for design brands, and WordPress for content-reliant businesses.
Next, evaluate potential website development company candidates:
- Review portfolios, case studies, and past clients
- Look for experience with similar industries, project sizes, or technical complexity
- Check independent reviews and recommendations from your professional network
Then, dig deeper through direct conversations. A strong agency welcomes questions and explains its approach clearly.
What are the benefits of hiring an agency?
Hiring a web development company may help you access expertise you can’t always build in-house. Here are the types of benefits you can expect:
- Faster delivery and time to market
Agencies bring ready-made teams and proven workflows. Companies using outsourcing complete around 40% more projects per year compared to fully in-house teams, making agencies ideal for MVPs, replatforming, or tight deadlines.
2. Access to specialized skills on demand
Around 76% of companies outsource IT functions such as coding, QA, and UI/UX design because these skills are expensive and slow to hire internally. Agencies immediately fill gaps in areas such as backend, DevOps, mobile, and integrations.
3. Predictable costs and lower overhead
In-house teams come with recruiting delays, onboarding time, benefits, and long-term salary commitments. Agencies offer scoped pricing, clearer timelines, and easier budget control for defined outcomes.
4. Operational acceleration and innovation
According to Deloitte, 78% of companies outsource to accelerate operations and innovation, while 42% do so to access specialized talent. Agencies work across industries, exposing teams to emerging tools and best practices.
5. Flexible team models across growth stages
Startups gain speed without headcount risk, scaling companies add surge capacity, and enterprises use agencies for complex or skill-specific initiatives while retaining strategic control internally.
What questions should I ask web development companies?
Use the following questions to evaluate the agencies you’re considering:
Relevant Background
- Have you worked on projects with similar goals or complexity?
- How many viable approaches do you see for this project, and why?
Services and Processes
- What is your design and development process from start to launch?
- How do you estimate delivery time, and how do you separate contingency from scope?
- How do you manage third-party APIs and existing system integrations?
- How do you handle compliance, security patches, and recovery?
Relevant to Your Project
- What happens if we request changes mid-project?
- Who owns the code, hosting, licenses, and IP after launch?
- Who owns escalation if delivery timelines or budgets slip?
- Who is the day-to-day point of contact?
How long does it take to develop a website?
It takes a website development agency 14+ weeks from planning to launch to build a standard business website:
1. Planning (2-3 weeks)
Teams define goals, features, and technical requirements early. Weak planning often leads to confusing journeys later. According to the Digital Experience Benchmark Report, 39.6% sessions are impacted by frustration, reducing visit value by 15% through higher bounce rates and lower engagement.
2. Content creation (4-6 weeks)
Copy, visuals, and assets are prepared, often in parallel with design. Content delays frequently push timelines beyond initial estimates.
3. Design (2-3 weeks)
Designers create wireframes and responsive layouts. Custom UX and extended review cycles can add time.
4. Development (varies by complexity)
Front-end and back-end work, integrations, and CMS setup happen here. More features mean longer build times.
5. Testing and review (1-2 weeks)
Teams validate performance, usability, and responsiveness.
This stage matters more than ever, as 58% of websites saw session consumption drop. This means users viewed fewer pages and spent less time on-site, making engagement-sensitive testing critical.
How do I know if my website is performing well?
You know your website is performing well when it delivers measurable business impact. Your web development agency will help you track the following metrics:
- Conversion and revenue impact
A healthy website turns visitors into customers or leads. Improvements in UX and speed should translate into higher conversion rates, lower cart abandonment, and more qualified form submissions.
For example, Walmart recorded a 2% lift in conversions for every one-second improvement in load time, showing how performance translates into revenue.
- Speed and performance signals
Page speed, Core Web Vitals, and overall site stability shape how users experience your website and how search engines evaluate it.
When pages load slowly, elements break, or layouts shift unexpectedly, users struggle to complete journeys, and the site stops supporting real business goals.
- Engagement quality, not vanity metrics
Focus on consumption (pages viewed and time spent), bounce rate, and session depth to understand real engagement.
The 2024 Digital Experience Benchmark Report shows that overall digital consumption declined by 3%, meaning users viewed fewer pages and spent less time per visit.
That drop highlights how many websites struggle to hold attention, making engagement trends a stronger indicator of experience quality.
- User experience effectiveness
When a website feels easy and intuitive to use, visitors stay longer, explore more pages, and complete key actions, directly increasing engagement quality and overall visit value.
- Operational efficiency
A strong website reduces support load by answering common questions, guiding users effectively, and enabling self-service, which in turn lowers ongoing operational costs.
How can I find top web development companies on DesignRush that fit my budget?
Rather than researching agencies one by one, DesignRush lets you compare vetted website development companies in the USA based on budget range, expertise, and past performance.
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| Low Budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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Beyond budget, our agency directory allows you to filter agency profiles by location, area of expertise, agency reviews, client types, team size, and hourly rates.
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DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website, and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
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FAQs About Web Development Companies
What’s the difference between web development and web design?
Web design focuses on the visual aesthetics and the functional user experience, while web development covers the aspect of building and maintaining the technical foundation that allows designs to function smoothly.
- Web design services: layout, colors, fonts, imagery, UI/UX design, accessibility, and responsive design
- Web development services: front-end and back-end coding, database, servers, APIs, scalability, security, and performance.
How do you choose between a custom-built solution and a CMS or low-code platform?
Choose a CMS or low-code platform (e.g., WordPress, Webflow, or Squarespace) when you need to launch your website fast and affordably. These platforms are also ideal for small businesses with lean teams or those that do not have a dedicated development team to maintain a complex site structure.
Consider a custom-built website if you require unique functionality, tight interactions with internal systems, or performance and scalability beyond off-the-shelf platforms. However, highly tailored websites typically require higher budgets and longer timelines.
What are the common hidden fees in a web development proposal?
The most common hidden fees in a web development proposal include hosting and infrastructure, compliance and security (e.g., SSL certificates, security audits, and plugins), and ongoing maintenance. Some companies also bill extra for copywriting, graphic design, and marketing (i.e. SEO and analytics setup), as these are typically out of the developer’s scope.
What red flags should you watch out for when looking for a web development company in the U.S.?
Spotting these red flags early helps protect your time and money:
- Generic packages and fixed pricing, suggesting templated tactics
- You can’t meet the actual team
- Extremely low quotes and unrealistic guarantees
- Inability to explain their development processes and workflows
How much do website development companies in the USA charge?
In the U.S., the agencies typically price website development projects between $12,000 and $150,000. Here's what you can expect depending on what you need:
- UI/UX design: $2,000-$15,000 per project
- Front-end and back-end development: $3,000-$15,000 per project
- Database and CMS integration: $2,000-$25,000 per year
- eCommerce functionality: $2,000-$25,000 per month
What non-negotiables should I require from my web development contract?
Your website development contract should define and specify your project's scope, requirements, and what is out of scope. It should also detail timelines, milestones, payment structures, revision policies, exit clauses, confidentiality, and data protection terms.
Significantly, your contract should clearly state that you own the intellectual property rights, code, design files, accounts, third-party assets, and licenses of the entire project.
What are the best web development companies in the USA?
The best web development companies in the USA that deliver scalable, secure, and reliable websites include:
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