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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Roseburg, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a M/WBE certified full-service web design studio, based in New York City. Motivating and partnering with driven clients to make a lasting digital impression...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
EPRIZ 7 helps restaurants, healthcare providers, furniture stores, startups, local businesses, and small business to medium-sized companies grow through digital advertising, websites, and connected TV advertising. Marketing services in Los Angeles, including SEO, social media, and branding...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Welcome to Digital Parameters. We are a web agency located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We offer web services such as web design, development, SEO, advertising and digital marketing. We have over 20 years of experience designing stunning websites that create online success; we are a great choice to help build your...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
New Adventure Web Design & Digital Marketing specializes in professional website development for small businesses, agencies and e-commerce retailers. Other services we provide include digital marketing, logo design, graphic design, text message marketing, and website hosting. We have a combined 30+ years of...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Waterloo, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Projectsity aims to provide affordable marketing and branding solutions with complete satisfaction and security, making lives while ensuring safe business operations and maximum profits & ROIs...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Market Research
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Nvent Marketing is a full-service strategic digital marketing agency for growing brands. Our inbound and outbound programs like SEO, digital advertising, social, content, and direct marketing services drive demand generation and customer growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a full-service design and marketing agency, focused on elevating brands and helping you achieve your business goals...
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- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Safety Harbor, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Waveo is an AI product studio in Irvine, CA. We design, build, and ship production AI for operations-heavy companies without an in-house AI team: AI agents and automation, computer vision, digital twins and IoT, and predictive AI. Idea to production in weeks. Real engineering, not no-code. Clients own the...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are A Brand-First Branding Agency on an odyssey of weaving visual stories that resonate and inspire through Revolutionary Branding. Harnessing the transformative power of ideas, we craft soulful and revolutionary designs that forge commercially avant-garde identities and brands...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
TenGap.com is a creative digital agency that transforms ideas into immersive brand experiences. Our innovative team blends design expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver tailor-made solutions for businesses worldwide. From bespoke websites to strategic digital marketing, we drive growth and inspire...
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- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WJB Marketing is an award-winning full-service marketing and advertising agency headquartered in Texarkana, Texas that specializes in digital marketing, SEO – search engine optimization, local SEO, social media marketing, PPC / ad management, web design, and other online marketing services...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Texarkana, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
The Fields Agency is a digital marketing agency that helps established and startup businesses alike reach their full potential. We specialize in delivering creative solutions to maximize brand visibility, engagement, and conversions. Our mission is to provide data-driven strategies that generate real results...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Elk Grove, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Genesis Technologies is your one-stop IT partner, offering bespoke development, testing, DevOps, and UI/UX solutions. With 14+ years of proven expertise, 1000+ delivered projects, and a perfect Job Success Score on Upwork, we are trusted by global clients to get it right, every time...
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- Software Development
- Software Testing
- DevOps Consulting
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- St. Louis Park, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Fuel Results is a Hattiesburg, Mississippi web design and SEO agency built around one obsession: generating real, measurable results for local businesses. We combine high-converting website design with search engine optimization, Google Ads, and Facebook advertising into one integrated system called The Fuel...
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- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Purvis, Mississippi
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Diamond Arrow Digital Marketing is a Gilbert SEO Agency that turns web traffic into profits with affordable SEO services & website design services. With years of SEO experience, can help you finesse your way to the top of internet search engines. Give us a call 480-712-3320...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Gilbert, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Whether you need a fresh new brand identity, a stunning website, or a comprehensive digital marketing strategy, Creature Works is here to help you achieve your goals and take your business to the next level!...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Waconia, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
By partnering with us for your digital marketing needs, you’ll gain a clear competitive advantage, breathe easy and grow purposefully...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Elevate your brand to new heights, surpassing competitors with our customized strategies, cutting-edge best-of-breed marketing techniques, and a relentless commitment to maximizing your return on investment...
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- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- SEO
- Product Design
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Discover cutting-edge web and digital marketing solutions that drive growth and success...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Azle, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Aubern builds AI-integrated websites, custom ecommerce platforms, and web software for small businesses ready to scale. Every project includes custom design, managed hosting, and ongoing maintenance scoped and quoted through our AI-powered platform. We specialize in authenticated web experiences, invite-based...
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- AI Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded by two friends with a shared love for the outdoors and creative media, Mtn Born Media specializes in elevating individuals and brands through award-winning content. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including video production, photography, SEO, web design, and social media marketing, all...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GrowthIQ Digital is a Colorado-based digital marketing agency specializing in data-driven PPC, SEO, and strategic digital marketing solutions designed to fuel business growth. We empower brands to maximize their online presence, engage their target audience, and drive measurable results. At GrowthIQ, our team...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Berthoud, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
At ProWeb365, we create custom websites and digital marketing strategies designed to improve search visibility, increase conversions, and help brands grow online. Our success is measured by your achievements. We take the time to understand your business goals, target audience, and unique challenges...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Roseville, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're an NYC based mobile app UX/UI and development firm helping startups build great products and get them to market quickly...
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- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Trademark is a digital marketing agency that helps local businesses grow through high-performance websites, SEO, Google Ads, social media marketing, and AI Search (GEO) optimization. We build fast, conversion-focused websites designed to generate more leads and help businesses stand out online...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Faith Performance Group specializes in creating high-quality websites tailored to the needs of small and midsize businesses. Founded by Carlos Cerritos, the company focuses on developing user-friendly, mobile-responsive sites that load quickly and attract customers. Offering services such as web design...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Spring Lake, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Miles IT, founded in 1997, leads in Managed IT Services and Legal Technology, helping businesses across the U.S. to achieve more through technology. We provide 24/7 support, software development, digital marketing, and have been recognized as one of the nation's top IT companies...
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- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
A creative agency focused on simplifying branding designs for businesses. Our Long Live Simple team creates personalized logos, marketing, app designs, and websites. Together we build cohesive visual and web identities to keep business owners connected with their audiences...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
C1M specializes in helping businesses thrive through exceptional writing, diligent follow-ups, and tangible outcomes...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- AI Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Next Level SEM is a Bing Elite Agency boasting over 20 years of marketing data expertise. Capture a significant 34% of U.S. desktop searches and connect with affluent Bing users...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Our goal is to bridge the gaps between Revenue Management and Digital Marketing in the hospitality industry. We focus on understanding the hotel business channel mix from revenue channels as well as marketing channels, to put together a marketing media plan. Digital marketing is not one-size-fit-all, it needs...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Coconut Creek, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
For over a decade, Ritter Knight Creative has been crafting powerful web solutions for clients across an array of industries - from manufacturing to hospitality and tour & travel. With experience managing more than 101 website projects, these digital marketing professionals are dedicated to transforming ideas...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Allouez, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help B2B companies develop their visual branding and execute their marketing campaigns...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Pacific54 is a full service digital marketing agency headquartered in Wynwood, Miamis arts & innovation district...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Top Ten Website Marketing is an SEO company providing proper SEO support that's in-line with the newest Google algorithm changes. Their SEO strategies focus on enhancing the user experience so that your visitors engage and convert...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Coral Springs, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We’re a team of digital experts fueled by a love of technology and a passion for results. At Accelerated Websites, we specialize in designing and developing custom websites, mobile applications, branding, seo and marketing campaigns for great clients, both big and small...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Founded in 2013, Maxsource Technologies is a digital partner of choice for many businesses across the world. A magnificent 8 years of growth and learnings have lifted us from a small groundbreaking team to a vivid group of web design, development, and digital marketing professionals. Having known as a website...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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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
We create beautiful and effective websites, brand identities, online advertising campaigns, mobile applications and digital video. We also have some serious copy writing, editing and proofreading chops...
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- Web Development
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
We expand brand positioning in the marketplace and build strategic online presence through innovative design, development, strategy and modern marketing practices...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Spark Creative is a full service design agency located in Temecula California - close to San Diego and Los Angeles. We serve clients all over the US, and specialize in web and user interface design for medium to large businesses...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Murrieta, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VAVA Graphics is a professional logo, website & graphic design agency in Charlotte, NC., dedicated to building powerful brands, professional websites, and memorable visuals that make an impact in the community and bring consumers to businesses around Charlotte. Our award-winning design team provides a...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CarbonIsle focus on the total customer experience. As a team of web experts, we are proud to be able to deploy strategies that can make a difference in your business, no matter its size. Through high-quality creative work, optimization and digital marketing strategies implemented across multiple channels, we...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Topeka, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Flare Web Development, we think that many businesses have excellent products and services that go unrecognized. Untapped income is being lost due to a lack of awareness and planning. Through our result-driven branding, website, and marketing, we help businesses to best represent themselves. As a...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Lakewood, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At e360digitalpro, we offer comprehensive solutions for logos, websites, and branding to support the growth of your business. Elevate your online visibility and forge a robust brand identity with our tailored services...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Get the Best WordPress website Management services by WPDepend From Daily Backups and Updates to Security Scans and Monthly Reports. Contact us now!...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Calabasas, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
America's top design and development agency that is striving hard for over a decade now to bring your ideas to life. Find the top talent to get your creatively designed web or app live that suits your brand and requirements...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Building your business or product as a brand is becoming increasingly important. Accord Tech Solutions is always ready to transform your startup into a brand. We know how to turn your small business into a brand. Let's work together and win the race of building a brand with digital marketing...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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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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| 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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