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Duo is a Baltimore studio for branding, websites, and content. We build for organizations whose digital presence needs to match the quality of their work. Clearer story. Stronger system. Better first impression...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Biz 4Solutions, based in Frisco, TX, excels in IoT, Mobile, and Web application development. With a decade-long experience, we offer complex custom software solutions that enhance workflows and customer experiences, generating higher revenue. Our globally acclaimed team specializes in Bluetooth, BLE, RFID...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- IoT
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 59 Projects Listed
Austin Williams is a full-service marketing agency in New York...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
- Market Research
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- Location
- Hauppauge, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Innovative Technologies Need Innovative Creative. Marc Posch + Partner is a branding and design agency in Los Angeles that works with founders and leaders in times of transition and growth. Together, we transform ideas into brands worth rallying around and energize sales...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Your business faces unique challenges. Let's work together to create a custom mobile app or web solution to meet those challenges head-on...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IoT
- AI Development
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- Location
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
At RightTech we follow a "you win, we win" philosophy. Our approach ensures that increasing your companies revenue and ROI on all software and business systems is maximized as part of our journey together...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- VR/AR
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Beaverton, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Design Monks is an experienced agency offering UI/UX, product design, MVP builds, and branding for startups and growing companies.Clients trust the agency for its consistent quality, practical thinking, and ability to turn early ideas into products that actually work, which is why many come back for...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Jersey, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Altoros is a 350+ person strong IT consulting and development group. For over 20 years, we've been assisting Global 2000 organizations in getting software products to market faster and reducing the cost of R&D experiments to enable stable business growth...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Pleasanton, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Building scalable software, web, and mobile applications with Europe’s top ReactJS / Node.js / .NET / TypeScript / React Native engineers and product designers. From day 1, we focus on delivering business value through high quality software...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
NMG Technologies is a global full-cycle software development company building advance websites, software and mobile apps using latest technologies since 2008...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Independent NYC branding and web design studio since 2001. Founder-led strategy, visual identity, custom WordPress, Shopify and Squarespace websites, ecommerce and organic SEO—from first idea through launch...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 59 Projects Listed
CN Digital Solutions is a full service digital marketing firm based in Northern Michigan. We are a creative driven digital agency offering wide a range of services, including Web Development, E-Commerce, Graphic Design, Marketing Strategies, Google Ads and Programmatic Advertising.Over the years, CN...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cadillac, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 55 Projects Listed
Maxiom Technology extends an extensive array of software development and consulting services, focusing on the creation of exceptional web, cloud, mobile, and enterprise applications. Our unwavering commitment to quality underscores our dedication to delivering outstanding solutions in every facet of our...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Ashburn, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
VND is a software and IT company in San Antonio, Texas, specializing in creating efficient tech solutions like web dashboards, mobile apps, and private clouds, and offering advanced services in managed IT, cybersecurity, data-center operations, cloud virtualization and AI implementations...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 25 Projects Listed
Urban Insight is the leading digital agency in Los Angeles, specializing in digital strategy, website design, development, and support. With a focus on project leadership, thoughtful design, and technical best practices, we create award-winning websites that drive success. Our proven track record and...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We Help You Build Your Vision Taking Shape in form of product which will create history with finest quality of work...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Norzer is a Baton Rouge digital growth partner for small businesses. We install and run Halo One, our complete local presence system: Website, hosting, security, local SEO, Google Business Profile, and PPC, all under one roof. One accountable system built to generate real leads...
Top Services:
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- AEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Hey! This is Startup House we specialize in developing innovations from ideation to full-scale applications, offering services that cover every aspect of the product development cycle...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Business Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Altitude Marketing is a data-driven, integrated B2B marketing agency that serves national and global technology-oriented companies in life sciences, established manufacturing and enterprise software...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Emmaus, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Resourcifi is a leading outsourcing company that specializes in providing high-quality and cost-effective solutions for businesses worldwide. With a team of skilled professionals and a client-centric approach, we offer a range of services tailored to meet diverse business needs...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Website development is much more than picking a background, throwing text onto a page and dropping a logo at the top. Your website is the visual voice representing your organization 24/7. Whether you are considering creating a website or you have one but are unsatisfied with the results, Williams We...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Kingsville, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
Gumas is an award-winning, full service San Francisco branding & advertising agency and the countrys foremost authority on Challenger Brand Marketing®. We help you take on your industry gorillas to quickly generate the greatest results from your marketing investment...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Rule29, were more than a creative agency were your partner in growth. As part of the O'Neil family and proudly employee-owned, we specialize in crafting marketing and brand strategies that don't just tell stories they drive results...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Custom Web and Mobile App Development Company...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Devbion is an AI-native technical partner for marketing agencies, providing white-label web development, WordPress, WooCommerce, custom development, API integrations, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and ongoing technical support...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Casper, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
BlueSwitch specializes in delivering intelligent Shopify Plus solutions and innovative implementations, driven by our belief that scaling your eCommerce business should be a seamless experience...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Clients featured in Vogue, Goop, Architectural Digest, and more. We are a design agency with years of experience in high-end retail and web development. We specialize in web design & development with a special focus on Shopify ecommerce...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Package Design
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Pro Impressions Marketing helps dentists grow using data-driven SEO, Google Ads, and conversion-focused web design. We build high-performing dental websites, run targeted ad campaigns, and deliver measurable results that increase visibility, strengthen your brand, and drive more booked appointments...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Ten Sleep, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MVWEBSOLUTION is a full-service and a Google Certified Online marketing agency offering innovative web marketing solutions to mid to large size companies across the globe...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
97 Switch
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.97 Switch is an award-winning Chicago and Portland digital marketing agency that specializes in marketing, web design and strategy...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Thinsquare is a team of digital marketing specialists whose minds are deeply permeated with creativity. They serve small and established businesses globally, providing services such as SEO, eCommerce, branding, content marketing, social media marketing, PPC, and more. The experts dive deep into your business...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
ActiveColor is an award-winning digital agency driving positive change through innovative digital products in healthcare and beyond...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Transform your online presence with I Build Web Solutions - your go-to web design and digital marketing agency. We craft stunning websites and boost your brand's success. We will provide a personalized experience and customized work just for you...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Wellington, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
The diversity of work and bleeding-edge qualities of our in-house team reflects the expertise and experience they inherent. The assorted mindsets of our skilled teams enable us to dive deeply into the needs, goals, and objectives of the clients. With a fistful of data, we put together all the info...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Allinclusive
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.At Allinclusive., we don't just do marketing, we make it look easy. Think of us as your partners, not just an agency. We take the complexity out of digital marketing, crafting strategies that work and drive real results...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $48/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We help law firms generate and convert high-intent cases through data-driven marketing, automated intake systems, and streamlined operations...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- SEO
- CRO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Altamonte Springs, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
InboundREM builds SEO-focused real estate websites with monthly content marketing campaigns for real estate professionals. We also manage Google Business Profile campaigns focused on local SEO...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Zamora Design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Zamora Design is a San Francisco-based creative studio specializing in presentation design, web design, and branding. With over 15 years of experience, we blend storytelling, strategy, and design to craft captivating presentations and digital experiences that drive results...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $240/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
121eCommerce is the only eCommerce agency you need to drive more business online. With our expertise in Adobe Commerce (Magento), BigCommerce, and Shopify, we have helped B2B and B2C businesses see tangible growth online...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cleveland Heights, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a full-service agency with digital and technology experts who work on performance and conversion rate optimization, branding, SEO, SMM, e-commerce solutions, digital PR, website and product development, mobile app development, creative communications, and cloud solutions. We create efficient...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Canesta is a comprehensive digital marketing agency specializing in creating human-centric experiences through eCommerce PPC, web design, development, and marketing services. The company bridges brands with individuals, and optimizes every interaction for meaningful results...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Specialists in strategic brand building and web design for nonprofits who change systems that help create a more just, equitable, and sustainable world...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Logo Poppin serves as the central destination for fulfilling your logo design, web design, graphic design, branding and digital innovation needs. As an innovative agency, we excel in providing impeccable services tailored to meet your distinct requirements...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Alpharetta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 50 Projects Listed
Prismetric is a leading technology partner delivering future-ready AI-driven software solutions tailored to modern business needs...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
Custom Websites & Brand Design for Marketing Agencies + B2B Service Brands | Webflow Experts | Clients Include Agencies Trusted by Hermès, Coca-Cola, AMEX, Shell and ESPN...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
MakeShopify is dedicated to empowering businesses to thrive in the digital world. Our specialization lies in expert Shopify development...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Smashed Media is an illustration, branding, and digital marketing agency which provides web development, graphic design, digital marketing, branding & corporate identity development services...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Show more
- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
A creative digital marketing agency disrupting the online advertising space one campaign at a time. Whether it is paid media or content strategy, we will help your business come up with an online solution to drive more dollars to your business...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- Palisades Park, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 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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