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Error Sync is a digital marketing and IT solutions agency delivering a comprehensive range of services, including web development, search engine optimization, cloud infrastructure support, business email configuration, and online advertising. Through its integrated and technology-driven approach, the agency...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our agency creates custom websites and SEO solutions for businesses across Eastern Idaho and Beyond, including Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Rexburg, Rigby and surrounding areas. We handle everything from design and development to monthly updates and search engine optimization, helping local businesses get found...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Rexburg, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a prominent digital marketing company that offers best quality digital services to give you the best ROI in every condition. We follow latest trends and ethical practices to give you the best results to build a long-term relationship with our clients...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
TecSmiths is based in Liverpool, TecSmiths is a leading SEO agency dedicated to helping businesses across the UK boost their online visibility and achieve sustainable growth...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Enterprise AI, Made Simple...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 39 Projects Listed
CSSChopper is a prominent web and eCommerce development company. Our team works on future-ready technologies to help clients stay competitive in the long run. We specialize in complex web development projects with expertise in modern tech stacks...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- WordPress Website Design
- IT Services
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 52 Projects Listed
No matter what your niche is, we will help build mobile apps for your business. Choose our best application development company for building apps in any business vertical...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Silver Ant Marketing is dedicated to enhancing the success of our clients' businesses through outcome-driven Digital Marketing strategies. Employing a strategic blend of SEO, PPC, SMM, Content, Emails, and Video Marketing tools, we cultivate a robust global presence for your business...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Richardson, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We're an experienced group of problem solvers and everything we do just for one objective: Growth. Our services are more than your typical strategy building helping hand, try us just for your brand!...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
It embodies Digivent Inc.'s core values and mission. It signifies our unwavering commitment to converting ideas, aspirations, and objectives into tangible, impactful digital solutions...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BuizFinance Marketing Agency is a Chicago-based local SEO agency helping Chicago businesses improve online visibility and attract high-quality local leads. We focus on Chicago local search optimization, Google Business Profile management, and location-based SEO strategies that help businesses rank higher...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Heroes is a full-stack Shopify development and digital marketing agency founded in 2017. We specialize in building high-converting ecommerce stores, Shopify custom development, web design, SEO, and brand growth strategies. With 2,000+ stores built and $10M+ in client revenue generated, we are a...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
SoftTeam is an international IT services and talent-augmentation company operating across locations such as Ukraine, Estonia, Poland, Austria and the United Kingdom. The firm provides models such as IT staff augmentation, dedicated teams and out-staffing to support businesses across industries including...
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- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Impressico Digital, a CMMI Level 5 and ISO-certified company, specializes in providing 360-degree digital solutions designed to help businesses grow online. Their comprehensive offerings include custom-built, responsive, and SEO-friendly website development and maintenance; robust SEO and performance...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
Welcome to Chooseuss, where brands grow with purpose.We share insights, strategies, tips, and real digital marketing solutions that help businesses scale and succeed online...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Location
- Georgetown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Grow your e-commerce brand with TVRBO. We reconstruct your marketing funnel to drive more revenue per user & long-term profit. Join 300+ satisfied clients!...
Top Services:
- CRO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Redmond, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Freelance web designer and WordPress developer in New Jersey, creating custom websites, e-commerce, redesigns, and SEO...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Neptune Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Nitriam is an Orlando based product design and manufacturing studio helping inventors, startups, and small businesses bring physical products to life. Instead of juggling a separate designer, prototyping shop, and overseas factory, clients work with one team from first sketch to finished product. Everything...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
American Book Publisherz provides professional book publishing services for authors at every stage of their publishing journey. From book writing, editing, and proofreading to cover design, printing, Amazon publishing, and book marketing, our team helps turn ideas into professionally published books. We offer...
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- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
RootSyntax Technologies is a software development company that provides industry-leading eCommerce, Artifical Intelligence & Data Science solutions across the globe. We focus on merchants core needs to achieve high level performance. We have build trust to make sure get it done right way...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Ocala, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Terrific Minds is a technology and design studio specializing in customer centric digital commerce solutions for Adobe Commerce and Shopify. Since 2016, we have been working with global businesses and delivering 10X value to the customers...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Nextbridge LTD offers a robust portfolio of services, including IT strategy consulting, digital transformation, cloud migration, cybersecurity, data analytics, and custom software development. By harnessing advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and blockchain, Nextbridge equips clients to optimize...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Cessna Marketing is an Amazon agency in San Diego. We run Seller and Vendor Central, then build the websites, ads, and content that sell the products. We've managed over $30M in sales across 10+ brands at a 4.2x average ROAS...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
AI Webmaker helps you draft websites in minutes, followed by a team of professional web builders, to bring your website to live in minutes. We combine AI tools with human talent to bring businesses online...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Delaware City, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Softermii (https://www.softermii.com/) is an outsourcing/outstaffing company with more than 8 years of experience in web and mobile application development with a team of more than 120 specialists from 6 countries...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 22 Projects Listed
A leading IT agency focused on transitioning digital solutions...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Islandia, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
Cogniteq is a professional software agency delivering custom solutions for SMBs and enterprises based in Europe, USA, Canada and Asia. More than 150 Cogniteq software engineers have been contributing to the success of the clients’ products since 2005...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
At Pinnacle Icons, were all about crafting standout design solutions led by a team of experienced professionals. We believe in professionalism, trust, and building strong connections with every client. Your success is our mission...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Genial Up is a web design studio helping home service businesses build a stronger online presence. We create fast, conversion-focused websites that make companies look credible, explain their services clearly, and turn visitors into qualified leads. Every project is custom-built, mobile-friendly, SEO-ready...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Oldsmar, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
3AX shines as a top digital tech agency, leading in software, web development, and mobile apps. We craft strategies centered on your brand's success...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Paspartoo is a full-service eCommerce agency. We specialize in digital eCommerce and business solutions. Our goal is to create engaging web experiences, increase lead generation, with best-in-class user interactions...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
PM Solutions specializes in advertising and content marketing for social media, websites, print, radio, billboards and blogposts. The focus is on brand promotion, SEO, increasing visibility, digital advertising and increasing target engagement...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Design Services
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Sunday & Company is a marketing, creative and design studio for lifestyle brands built with intention. We bring branding, website design and digital marketing together so every place your audience meets you feels clear, connected and unmistakably yours. Services include brand strategy and visual identity...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
LikeSocialBiz is a full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Los Angeles, with additional presences in Bogotá, Miami Beach, and Paris. Since 2012/2013, the agency has helped brands elevate their online presence through web design, branding, SEO, social media, content creation, and analytics. It...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
At DesignCyclone.com, we're passionate about unlocking your business's full digital potential. Lets talk about how we can elevate your web presence and deliver real, measurable results through cost-effective, ROI-driven strategies. Were excited to help you explore new online opportunities!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Founded in 2014, IMP Marketing is an eCommerce marketing agency serving brands across the US and Canada. Our revenue share model helps founders scale with greater confidence while keeping their teams lean. By sharing both risk and reward, our success is directly tied to the growth of our clients...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Website designer for small businesses, specialized in boosting online sales with custom website designs, support and growth strategies...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Madison, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Transforming your Magento, Shopify or Woocommerce online shop dreams into reality with a sprinkle of magic and a dash of sass is our goal. Digideo was established to help you increase conversions and sales and grow your business by creating experiences your customers will LOVE to convert to...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Ridgewood, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Belov Digital Agency's goal is to enhance online experiences through planned user flows, exceptional designs and user-friendly functionality...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Product Design
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- Location
- Middletown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 50 Projects Listed
edot Digital assist clients like you across the US and globally, offering branding, web design, and digital marketing services. We offer innovative, customized digital marketing solutions that drive measurable results and help your business thrive!...
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- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Huntsville, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Abuzz Creative is owned by Marcie Wolf and is celebrating ten years in business! Marcie has over two decades of website design and social media marketing experience, yet still offers the most affordable plans for any business owner. Services include Website Design, Ecommerce Websites, and Social Media...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Harbor Springs, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Boost your brand, expand your reach, and drive success with our expert holistic marketing solutions designed specifically for small businesses ready to achieve big results!...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Golden Valley, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketing, PR, and website development for growing B2B brands and healthcare practices. Full-service marketing agency combining PR, SEO, content strategy, digital and traditional marketing to help your business grow...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build websites for small and medium sizes businesses here in Tucson. Restaurants, home service companies, nonprofits, and folks running their own shop.Most people come to us because they paid for a site once and it just sits there. So we start with a conversation about your business and work out from...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Oakes Creative House is a boutique marketing and design agency serving small business owners as well as solopreneurs alike. We specialize in solving the problems that stand in the way of entrepreneurs achieving the success and brand recognition they deserve. Our key services? Marketing Planning, Branding and...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Future is Apps Your App Arsenal...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Lee, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Painted Brick Digital Marketing Agency is based in Scottsdale Arizona and specializes in Website Design, SEO, Paid Advertising, Content Creation, and Copy Writing...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are Artelle Creative, a design and development firm with our headquarters in Florida's beautiful sunshine state. We are a small company consisting of only the two of us, and we focus on marketing design, branding, and website design. Please get in touch if you are considering doing a project! We are a...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design to Brand is a dynamic force in the world of branding and design, providing brands with bold and impactful graphic design, stunningly realistic 3D renders, dynamic web design, captivating animations, and expert in-house printing. With our creative excellence, we empower brands to reach new heights and...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Brea, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Blast Marketing is a digital marketing agency focused on supporting and growing small to medium-sized businesses. Founded by highly capable digital marketing experts with years of experience working with companies large and small, we value the relationships we build with our clients and are committed to your...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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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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.
Why companies trust DesignRush
Every agency is independently vetted before it can be listed or ranked
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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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