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Founded in 2016, Howle Creative helps businesses grow with expert website design, PPC, and SEO strategies that drive online success and convert website visitors into loyal, paying customers...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Tri Lion Studios is a web design and branding studio in Lawrence, Kansas, working with mid-size B2B companies in technology, science, engineering, and manufacturing. Websites in Framer or WordPress, brand identity, UX/UI, and packaging. One to three senior people per project. Est. 2009...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Lawrence, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
We are a boutique digital marketing firm. We prefer to focus on the things we know we do well instead of trying to be kind of good at a bunch of stuff. If you want a personal touch with results we are the choice for you. We are selective about the projects we take, and you should be selective too...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Buddy is a Web Design & Development firm serving businesses and brands across the United States, with a common thread of designing and developing a highly functional online presence for our clients, with a clean, modern, and beautiful aesthetic.Our aim at Buddy is simple. Do great work. Be great to work...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Grandville, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Devziv is a Webflow agency that helps teams turn their website into a growth asset. We design and build high-converting Webflow websites for SaaS, B2B, fintech, healthcare, startups, crypto/Web3, studios, and service businesses...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
R2 Creative group is a boutique digital agency specializing in conversion-based website design. We use psychology in our fully custom designs to drive users' behavior to a certain action. This means more conversions, views and longer time spent on your website...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Print Design
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Cider House builds custom WordPress websites and brands for small businesses and nonprofits. From design and SEO to digital marketing, we help local and regional organizations grow online with purpose...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Easthampton, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
e intelligence is a leading Digital Marketing and Web Development Agency that helps businesses build their brands across the globe. Our tailor-made digital solutions help companies increase revenue through our Digital Marketing, SEO, PPC and Website Development Services...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Edison, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Focused on delivering excellence, our expertise encompasses WordPress Web Design, comprehensive Online Business Solutions, Small Business Web Design, E-Commerce & Shopify Web Design, Real Estate Web Design, Organic SEO, Online Listings Management & Local SEO, as well as Domain & Hosting Services...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
BeeSoul is a creative branding and web design studio dedicated to helping purpose-driven businesses and entrepreneurs thrive through intentional design. Specializing in visual storytelling, BeeSoul crafts soulful brand identities, strategic websites, and cohesive digital experiences that align with clients...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Richmond, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Web Designer Factory is a Texas-based digital growth company specializing in web design, custom development, SEO, paid advertising, and online growth strategy for businesses across the United States...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Since we started in 2015, Web Development USA has been a leader in providing 24/7 managed services for marketing and IT. Our expertise in custom website and application development allows us to create and maintain cutting-edge websites and digital platforms. Each project is strategically designed to...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Location
- Morgantown, West Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Performance Digital is a full-service marketing agency and long-term partner focused on helping brands grow. We build custom, full-funnel marketing campaigns, from advertising and design to website and strategy...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Production
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
TKX Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC advertising, web development, content marketing, and AI search optimization. The agency helps businesses improve online visibility, generate qualified leads, and drive measurable revenue growth through data-driven strategies...
Top Services:
- AEO
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- South Jordan, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Omis Digital is a web design and development agency based in Dallas, working with clients across the country. We build fast, conversion-focused websites and back them with SEO, AEO, and CRO so the right customers find you and take action. From first wireframe to ongoing optimization, we treat your site as a...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
RC Web Solutions LLC provides professional web development for small and medium businesses across the U.S. I build modern, fast, and optimized websites that help improve online presence and convert customers. I work with React, Next.js, Node.js, and WordPress to deliver landing pages, business websites...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Arketi Group is an integrated B2B marketing and PR agency that helps technology companies generate revenue and accelerate growth. We combine strategy, public relations, digital marketing, branding, web, content, workplace communications, and demand generation to build visibility, strengthen market position...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
EAC Enterprises, LLC is a technology consulting company based in Georgia. Our passion for technology, both for small companies and personal or family technology, is a way of life. For years the technology sector has grown exponentially so we "feed" our need for tech by learning, experiencing, updating...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- IT Services
- Location
- Acworth, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Wisoft Solutions, a performance-driven digital marketing agency with over 14+ years of expertise. Unlock the power of a top-tier SEO company, ensuring your online presence not only stands out but also ranks high in search engine results, driving valuable organic traffic to your business...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
We're a leading web design & development company in Los Angeles, CA – Specializing in UI/UX Design, Web Design, Product Design, & Web Development...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Virdis is a website design and development agency that builds high-performance websites engineered for conversion, speed, and scale. We help growing businesses turn underperforming sites into lead-generating assets through custom design, modern development, technical SEO, and CRO...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- American Fork, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
We're MindInventory known for offering cutting-edge AI and software development services that redefine how businesses innovate and succeed...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- Strongsville, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Mucilli Design is a small design and development company, focused on building custom websites and PWA apps. We are based in Brooklyn, NY...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Danford Digital, based in Dallas, TX, is your full-service digital marketing partner, bringing innovative thinking and creative excellence to every online marketing project. We are dedicated to understanding your unique needs and believe in infusing a human touch into every digital campaign. With a commitment...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Outreach Digital Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in helping local businesses attract leads and convert them into customers through various online marketing strategies and small business SEO...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Web Development
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- Location
- Westlake Village, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We develop industry-leading ecommerce design, builds and marketing solutions to enhance business and increase conversions...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Aventura, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Unlock your brand's potential with the premier design agency in New York. From graphic design expertise to comprehensive creative solutions, Tuman is the go-to graphic design agency in NYC for unparalleled results...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
OffTheGridLab delivers cutting-edge web development and design solutions, crafting unique digital experiences tailored to your business needs...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
XLynx AI is a Las Vegasbased agency specializing in web development and AI systems integration for local businesses. The company helps organizations launch high-performing websites, streamline operations through intelligent automation, and scale efficiently using AI-powered solutions. By managing everything...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- AI Development
- SEO
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create sites with the purpose of creating deep, emotional connections that resonate through intentional design. Every client we work with has a distinct style, voice, and niche. We don't just design websites you "visit" we craft sites you experience. A journey, with the purpose of creating deep...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Location
- El Dorado Hills, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
As a Full Service firm we’re here to handle Basic Directory Setup to Complete Design/ Digital Branding, Store Launch and Sales! Our Dedicated team is aware of Your business needs and we make ourselves available 7 days a week...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Lentini Design and Marketing, Inc. is your one stop shop for all your graphic design (print and digital), marketing, web development, event graphics and signage, plus printing needs...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Mindful web and mobile design, error-free coding, and social media marketing services for established businesses and young entrepreneurs...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Epic Life Creative, an agency in Franklin, Tennessee, has spent 20+ years doing one thing: helping churches, ministries, and nonprofits get found, look credible, and grow their mission. The 11-person team handles everything under one partnership: custom WordPress websites, SEO, Answer Engine Optimization for...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Franklin, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
True Social Marketing stands as a dedicated provider of professional and cost-effective digital solutions catering to businesses across the United States. Our array of services encompasses Web Design and Development, Holistic SEO, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, and Custom Content Creation...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Folsom, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We're the marketing team that actually gives a damn. No gimmicks, no fluffjust proven strategies, transparent results, and a team that treats your success like our own...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a web design & web development company in Madison Wisconsin that delivers results. We develop beautifully aesthetic websites that load fast for your prospective clients, provide user friendly navigation, are optimized for mobile use, and enriched with search engine optimization features that ensure...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help businesses dominate Google, Maps, Reviews, and AI Search so more qualified customers choose you over your competitors...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
DGR TechLabs is a US-registered (Wyoming) digital agency running marketing, web and software builds, and AI under one senior team since 2018. We publish fixed prices for productized work, scope retainers in writing, run month-to-month with no lock-in, and hand clients full ownership of every asset, account...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Revenue Rise
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Revenue Rise builds award-winning websites and client acquisition systems for mortgage brokers and realtors across the US and Canada. 412+ clients. $863M+ in transactions influenced...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $97/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
E’finit Media offers quality web solutions ranging from small, informative sites to more complex e-commerce websites with striking design and attention to detail at every level of development. We present design that serves your purpose as a business, institution or brand...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Spring Digital is a full-service solution-based digital marketing agency focused on enhancing usability and lead generation...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help companies automate repetitive workflows, connect disconnected tools, build custom AI web applications, launch AI-powered MVPs, and redesign internal processes so teams can move faster with fewer manual bottlenecks...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
At Hivehouse Digital, our team of marketers, designers, and developers helps B2B and home services companies grow their sales and marketing. We specialize in website design and development, Hubspot, and branding...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
247 Labs is one of the Top Software Development Companies in Canada, serving industries in Healthcare, Insurance, Finance, Retail and more. Our services include full custom software end to end development and AI...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Starter Refresh and Full Site Rebuild first drafts typically target 72 hours after kickoff. Custom Studio Buildfirst reviews typically target 7 to 10 days. Final launch timing depends on content, integrations, review requirements, and approvals...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- AEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Epiphany Dynamics builds AI automation and custom software for small and medium businesses. Voice agents, chatbots, websites, and connected workflows help teams handle leads and cut manual work. Start with a free 30-minute AI Operations Audit. Remote-first and available worldwide...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Ashland City, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
At WebEaze, we specialize in creating professional, responsive websites for local service businesses, tutoring agencies, and student portfolios. We build websites that elevate your brand and provide exceptional returns through leads and customer retention...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Camden, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects 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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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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