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DHNN is a group of experienced and dedicated individuals who specialize in product ideation, design, and development. Our team brings innovation and quality to our clients through our collective brain. We believe that design is the driving force behind all human creations, and it is our mission to deliver...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Modern Signal is a custom website design and development firm serving associations, non-profits, foundations, and private companies of all sizes in the Washington, DC area. They have over 16 years of experience in designing and developing enterprise-level, custom-built websites and databases using ASP.net...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Arlington, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
HyperArts is a full-service web development company that specializes in WordPress CMS design and development. They also provide ongoing website management and support, as well as application development and SEO services...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
Lullabot is a company that specializes in strategy, design, and Drupal development, and is renowned for creating award-winning websites for major publishers. Being one of the pioneers in Drupal agencies, Lullabot has earned a reputation for its authentic approach, Drupal innovation leadership, and a portfolio...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Electric Citizen creates beautiful and effective websites for nonprofits, higher ed, government, science, research, arts, and culture. We specialize in strategy and analysis, UX and design, web development, and ongoing support and training, using open-source tools such as Drupal, WordPress, and Gatsby to...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Since 1998, Christopher Green Design has been providing web development and graphic design services to clients throughout the US. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and tailor our services to help them achieve their goals...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Emerging from the brilliance of engineers, data scientists, commerce specialists, designers, and strategists, Blue Acorn iCi stands as a prominent company in the field of digital customer experience...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- IT Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
As your dedicated partner, we take care of all your IT, business, brand, and marketing essentials,guaranteeing reliable and consistent system functioning with predictable cost. This streamlined approach empowers your business to concentrate on growth levers while we handle the technicalities with assured...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Matthew Boyles Media offers website design and development that is goal-oriented and focused on intentional design. Your website should be capable of more than merely existing. Saving you and your sales team time while expanding your opportunities...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ARSIEM is a leading provider of advanced IT consulting solutions, catering to both private and government sectors. Our expertise lies in Enterprise and Cyber Security solutions, encompassing enterprise architecture, web and applications development, embedded software, and Cyber Security services...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
HiveSourced specializes in designing websites for therapy clinics, blending visual appeal with functionality. Our designs reflect your clinic's ethos and are optimized to guide visitors towards booking an appointment. With a focus on seamless, intuitive navigation, we ensure your website resonates with your...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Intex Agency is a design and marketing-driven digital agency dedicated to empowering small to middle-sized companies and startups in expanding their online presence. They specialize in developing customized websites aligned with diverse business objectives, crafting e-commerce solutions, and designing...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Mosto Digital, our fervor lies in democratizing digital advertising to enable individuals to reach their performance objectives. With a wealth of experience spanning over 15 years, we excel in crafting influential yet cost-effective digital marketing strategies customized for brands across the spectrum of...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- CRO
- Media Buying
- Advertising
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
POLARcreō is a full-service design and marketing firm with specializations in website development and search engine optimization. We blend friendly design with proven marketing psychology. In short, we build websites that win business...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
JLG Marketing Solutions, located in the Tampa Bay area, distinguishes itself as a marketing company with a nuanced focus on detail, specializing in the development of engaging and contemporary website designs. Our expertise extends to comprehensive SEO and social media marketing strategies, ensuring a...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New Port Richey, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Let me introduce myself! My name is Rob Corpuz, a web designer working with passion. For a deep dive into how I work, please check out the portfolio on my website...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Exltra is a marketing agency dedicated to helping brands grow their businesses and build their brands. With a variety of solutions to help them, such as website design, social media, logo design, and more, they are here to help...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
eComFixR is a Gentlemans Business LLC company specialised in e-commerce development, troubleshooting, ecommerce seo and conversion rate optimization for Shopify, Woocommerce, wix, Squarespace, webflow. eComFixR is proud Shopify Partner. With a foundation rooted in passion for technology and a commitment to...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SOHO Prospecting provides customers with the best solutions to fit their needs. From Software Solutions to Website Development, to Search Engine Marketing...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Camarillo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Full-service B2B digital marketing agency focused on efficient lead generation, sales, and proper KPIs...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Development
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We craft outstanding websites that exceed the highest benchmarks and diligently serve your interests, both presently and in the long run...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
WL Propel specializes in white label WordPress and Shopify development, providing end-to-end solutions for agencies seeking to boost profits and manage projects with ease. Our expert team is skilled in custom site development, redesign, and e-commerce solutions.Schedule a free demo today...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Lure Solutions offers innovative digital marketing and branding services designed to help businesses attract and retain customers...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Ontario, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
Infinity Curve LLC develops cutting-edge software and AI solutions to drive innovation and enhance business processes...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Reddensoft specializes in mobile app solutions and digital marketing strategies for businesses worldwide...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
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- Location
- New Port Richey, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
JD Global is a leading digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses thrive in the digital age. With a global reach and a team of experienced professionals, we offer a comprehensive range of services...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Plainview, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Empowering businesses with Innovative Web Design, creating Stunning, User-friendly Websites that drive success. Boosted by Stellar Digital Marketing and Elite SEO to get MORE CUSTOMER ACTIVITY!...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- North Port, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Air Wing Web Works is the best option for small businesses looking to elevate their online presence and attract more clients. Our focus is to help small businesses thrive by designing websites that captivate potential clients, enhance online visibility, and transform visitors into paying customers. Our...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Logo Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Glen Burnie, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Based in the U.S., we bring 45+ years of combined expertise in B2B marketing, seamlessly blending in-house and agency experience to drive measurable business growth. We specialize in sales and business development, digital marketing, creative services, fractional CMO support, and full stack development...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- Event Marketing
- Customer Support
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- Location
- South Huntington, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Artoria Media was founded in the fall of 2020 in Houston, TX with the vision to become a reliable partner to any business owner in need of assistance with overcoming the obstacles that stand in the way of their goals...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Etere Studio is a full-service app development company, crafting high-quality mobile and web apps for startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our elite team of engineers and designers is passionate about building impactful digital products. We excel in QA testing, blending automation and manual testing with the...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
- IoT
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
At CDD Services, we specialize in website design, hosting solutions, and SEO to help businesses succeed online. We create visually stunning, high-performing websites, provide reliable hosting, and optimize your site for search engines to drive traffic and growth. Our goal is to make your digital presence...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Laurel, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Holland-Mark is a dynamic agency that delivers high-impact solutions for businesses of all sizes. Whether it’s a consumer brand, a high-growth startup, or a nonprofit institution, their goal remains consistent: to create meaningful results that propel business growth. By blending brand positioning strategy...
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- Digital Services
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
GreenRubino is an independent, integrated marketing, advertising, and public relations agency based in Seattle. For nearly 50 years, we have helped organizations solve complex marketing challenges and build momentum that produces measurable business results...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lotus Labs is an AI consulting and implementation firm in Chandler, Arizona. Since 2015 we have taken AI from strategy to production: AI roadmaps, agents, LLM apps and computer vision. For insurance distributors we build carrier-portal automation, sub-second quoting and producer campaign engines...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Chandler, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Digital Roast Studio helps brands adapt, grow, and thrive. By staying ahead of trends and focusing on authentic engagement, the agency ensures its clients maintain a strong, lasting presence in the market. With a collaborative approach and a keen eye for detail, Digital Roast Studio turns ideas into impactful...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Dacula, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Skyline Digital Marketing is an Anderson, SC based agency with 12 industry certifications and a proven track record of delivering solid ROI for our clients...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Anderson, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We see this as an investment in the future and a commitment to raise funds that will positively impact the community we all hold close. Our pledge will go directly to causes and individuals who need it most...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
We offer services such as app design, development, and mobile marketing strategies, tailored to meet the unique needs of your business...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Wearables
- 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
- Under $1,000
At Scale My Marketing, we simplify the path from ideas to impact, giving you a clear plan, smart execution, and measurable results every time...
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- Digital Services
- Web Development
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Coral Springs, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mountain Mover Coaching and Digital Marketing is a results-focused agency that combines business coaching with strategic digital marketing to help companies achieve sustainable growth. Built on the belief that every business can thrive with the right guidance, the agency supports entrepreneurs through profit...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Ostrander, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A full-service creative & marketing agency with a mission to provide strategic storytelling to our clients. Our inventive business services and pioneering campaigns help organizations find their own path and carry out their vision. Pathfinder is breaking the rules and creating new ones to help your business...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Kankakee, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Wizard Innovations, we harness the power of AI to deliver next-level tech solutions that transform your business. Our expertise spans SAAS - Website development - Mobile applications including AR | VR, and Game development. All designed to captivate your audience and drive unparalleled sales growth...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
- Video Production
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
Right Syntax is a website development company based in New Richmond WI that is family-owned, and client focused. We pride ourselves in staying on top of modern practices. Using our 20+ years of experience in the web space we're the perfect partner for you!...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- New Richmond, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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...
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- 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
GTMVerse is a growth-focused Go-To-Market agency that helps businesses turn fragmented marketing efforts into scalable and predictable growth systems. Acting as an extended marketing team, the company combines strategy, demand generation, product marketing, SEO, performance marketing, and revenue operations...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vizantir Design Studio builds custom, high-performance websites for premium brands and established businesses that demand more than a template. Based in Las Vegas, we combine strategic thinking with modern development to deliver sites that reflect the caliber of the brands we work with...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Made for You Media provides WordPress Web Design and Digital Marketing for Local Businesses and Non-profit organizations. Since starting in 2010, we've been known for building clean, effective websites that feature custom designs instead of templates at a reasonable price point. Our websites have an emphasis...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/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 web 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 web 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 web 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 web 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.
Web Application Development vs. Website Development
What is a web application development company?
A web application development company builds interactive software that runs in a browser: users log in, enter data, and trigger business logic. A website development company builds a marketing site that mainly presents content.
The difference shows up in the work itself.
A website team designs pages, writes front-end code, and connects a CMS.
A web application team also designs a database, writes server-side business logic, builds user accounts with permission levels, and connects your product to other software through APIs.
Typical projects include client dashboards, customer and partner portals, SaaS products, internal tools that replace spreadsheets, and booking or marketplace platforms.
The stack matters more here than on a marketing site, because you will run the backend for years. Agencies on DesignRush commonly build front ends in React and Angular, and back ends in Node.js, Laravel, Python Django, and .NET. Filter by the stack your in-house team already knows, or the one your next hire will know, so you never depend on the original agency to change a line of code.
When you need a web app instead of a website
Answer four questions before you shortlist anyone.
- Do users need to log in? If customers, partners, or staff need accounts with different access levels, you are buying application work.
- Does it store data and act on it? A contact form that emails your inbox counts as a website. A system that saves records, calculates quotes, tracks order status, or triggers workflows counts as an application.
- Does it replace a manual internal process? If your brief starts with “our team currently does this in spreadsheets and email,” you are commissioning software. Judge agencies on how they map processes, not on how their homepages look.
- Will it connect to systems you already run? MuleSoft’s 2026 Connectivity Benchmark Report found that companies run an average of 957 applications, and only 27% of those applications connect to one another.
Ask each agency how many integrations it has shipped with your specific CRM, ERP, or payment provider.
Two or more “yes” answers point to a web app.
The honest answer for most businesses: you need both, with a marketing site to win customers and an application to serve them.
Many agencies listed on this page build both. Ask whether the same in-house team handles the backend or whether the agency subcontracts it and apply the portfolio relevance test to application work specifically.
How much does web application development cost?
Web application development typically costs $30,000 to $200,000+, compared with $5,000 to $30,000+ for a custom website, based on the project tiers in DesignRush’s Web Development Pricing Guide.
A focused internal tool or MVP with one user type and two or three integrations usually costs $30,000 to $100,000. Multi-tenant SaaS products and two-sided marketplaces with payments usually cost $100,000 to $200,000+. The same guide estimates roughly 1,200 hours for a complex custom project with integrations, 700 of them in development, against 80 hours for a small site.
Four cost drivers separate app quotes from site quotes:
1. Custom backend
DesignRush’s pricing guide puts back-end rates at $30 to $100 per hour, against $20 to $80 for front-end work, and app projects spend most of their hours on the backend.
2. Authentication and security
Logins, roles, password resets, multi-factor authentication, and security testing each take real hours. Verizon’s 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report found that vulnerability exploitation has overtaken stolen credentials as the most common way attackers gain initial access, and its Basic Web Application Attacks pattern recorded 3,217 incidents, 2,281 of which ended in confirmed data disclosure. Treat a proposal without a security testing line item as incomplete.
3. Third-party integrations
Every connection to a CRM, payment gateway, or accounting system needs data mapping, error handling, and rework whenever the vendor changes its API. Insist on a separate price per integration, not one bundled “integrations” fee.
4. Ongoing maintenance
DesignRush’s pricing guide estimates hosting and maintenance at roughly 10% of the build cost each per year. On an $80,000 app, plan for about $16,000 a year before you add a single new feature.
Sources
DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website, and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
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FAQs About Web Development Companies
What’s the difference between web development and web design?
Web design focuses on the visual aesthetics and the functional user experience, while web development covers the aspect of building and maintaining the technical foundation that allows designs to function smoothly.
- Web design services: layout, colors, fonts, imagery, UI/UX design, accessibility, and responsive design
- Web development services: front-end and back-end coding, database, servers, APIs, scalability, security, and performance.
How do you choose between a custom-built solution and a CMS or low-code platform?
Choose a CMS or low-code platform (e.g., WordPress, Webflow, or Squarespace) when you need to launch your website fast and affordably. These platforms are also ideal for small businesses with lean teams or those that do not have a dedicated development team to maintain a complex site structure.
Consider a custom-built website if you require unique functionality, tight interactions with internal systems, or performance and scalability beyond off-the-shelf platforms. However, highly tailored websites typically require higher budgets and longer timelines.
What are the common hidden fees in a web development proposal?
The most common hidden fees in a web development proposal include hosting and infrastructure, compliance and security (e.g., SSL certificates, security audits, and plugins), and ongoing maintenance. Some companies also bill extra for copywriting, graphic design, and marketing (i.e. SEO and analytics setup), as these are typically out of the developer’s scope.
What red flags should you watch out for when looking for a web development company in the U.S.?
Spotting these red flags early helps protect your time and money:
- Generic packages and fixed pricing, suggesting templated tactics
- You can’t meet the actual team
- Extremely low quotes and unrealistic guarantees
- Inability to explain their development processes and workflows
How much do website development companies in the USA charge?
In the U.S., the agencies typically price website development projects between $12,000 and $150,000. Here's what you can expect depending on what you need:
- UI/UX design: $2,000-$15,000 per project
- Front-end and back-end development: $3,000-$15,000 per project
- Database and CMS integration: $2,000-$25,000 per year
- eCommerce functionality: $2,000-$25,000 per month
What non-negotiables should I require from my web development contract?
Your website development contract should define and specify your project's scope, requirements, and what is out of scope. It should also detail timelines, milestones, payment structures, revision policies, exit clauses, confidentiality, and data protection terms.
Significantly, your contract should clearly state that you own the intellectual property rights, code, design files, accounts, third-party assets, and licenses of the entire project.
What are the best web development companies in the USA?
The best web development companies in the USA that deliver scalable, secure, and reliable websites include:
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