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We are a creative and agile team that creates lean software to expand your company...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
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- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
King Tide is a design and development firm based in Los Angeles, CA. Our team is focused on delivering innovative solutions for brands and consumers. We have a passion for branding, design, technology, and impacting customer experiences through real-world brand and product development...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- West Hollywood, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Black Widow Tech, we build stunning mobile apps optimized to drive traffic and downloads. Our apps are beautifully designed to provide a magical experience for your users...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Varyence, we provide top Ukrainian development teams & CTO/technical leadership to help non-technical founders build their dreams...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cybersecurity
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Foxbox Digital, headquartered in Chicago, is a digital product agency that has been recognized with awards. We collaborate with clients of various sizes, from Fortune 50 companies to fast-growing startups, to design, develop, and launch digital experiences that succeed...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
AndPlus is a technology consulting and development company that empowers clients to accelerate their digital transformation by bridging the gap between strategy and execution. Our custom Agile development process combines extensive business and technical knowledge to swiftly implement digital transformation...
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- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Southborough, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Blending strategic insights and thoughtful design with brilliant engineering, we create durable technical solutions that deliver digital transformation at scale...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
8base Labs is a technology and services company that was founded by entrepreneurs and engineers who have built high-growth, venture-backed technology companies. Our goal is to simplify and improve the digital product development process for all innovators...
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- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We are a company that provides technological innovation to meet the needs of our clients. With over ten years of experience in application development, software engineering, and process improvement, we help transform businesses through digitalization...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NotionTheory is an ideas and innovations agency that specializes in the fields of web, mobile, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence. We cater to startups and leading brands, and we also serve as a stand-in CTO for enterprise and investment-backed companies...
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- Mobile App Development
- VR/AR
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Our expertise lies in designing, developing, and deploying applications for various platforms, including Mobile, Web, and Blockchain. We excel in creating cross-platform mobile apps, building insightful data visualization and dashboards, and developing innovative blockchain solutions. With our diverse range...
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- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Edinburg, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At OakTree Apps, we're more than just an agency - we're your partner in success. We specialize in delivering secure custom solutions for early-stage startups and enterprises, with a focus on greenfield project execution. Our commitment to transparent communication and accessibility throughout the week ensures...
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- Software Development
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ashburn, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Postindustria builds unique products with impeccable quality, bringing top product management expertise and technical excellence to every project. With over 15 successful products curated since 2006 and a thriving software consulting business, we're the best partner you could ever wish for to achieve your...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We excel at coming up with straightforward answers to difficult problems...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We continue to accomplish this with a company-wide passion for creating the future...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Diatom Enterprises is a software development company based in Latvia and founded in Canada. We specialize in crafting custom software solutions for clients across diverse industries worldwide...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Far Reach, located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, is a software consulting and development company that specializes in building custom software systems to help businesses achieve their goals. Our expertise includes customer portals, team portals, data visualization systems, business efficiency platforms, mobile...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cedar Falls, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We're software technologists who simplify the complicated, address the hard challenges and bring ideas to life. We're Envative, a technology company headquartered in Rochester, New York, and with a branch office in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Our team has been delivering efficient and profitable...
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- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
R&Y Labs is a technical product development company founded by two accomplished startup CTOs. Our primary objective is to assist clients in bringing their concepts to the market...
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- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
The public relations firm Pivot PR is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. You will achieve the reputation and recognition your organization deserves with a senior-level account management team, a boutique size, and a laser-focus on PR...
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- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
From augmented reality to construction, environmental restoration to the blockchain, we have a diverse range of clients and projects...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are a full-service software development and staff augmentation firm with a team that prioritizes quality, integrity, scalability, and security...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are experts in developing, deploying, and maintaining large-scale modern web and mobile applications. We plan and anticipate the reliable support of loads well into the millions of users per month for our digital experiences...
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- Mobile App Development
- VR/AR
- IT Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Softo is a software development company that helps businesses thrive by taking care of their technology needs. We provide innovative working models and flexible remote development teams to add value to your business. Our focus is on delivering fast, sustainable technological solutions to help you grow...
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- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Digital HI Marketing is owned and led by Matt Fujieki an experienced entrepreneur, marketer, and business owner. Matt spearheads each project taken on and leads the way with an international team and partner agencies providing a wealth of expertise and experience in Digital Marketing, Advertising and Business...
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- Advertising
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
CFGroove is a digital one man agency that provides a spectrum of services. SEO, web design, development, logo design, audio and video production, and drums!...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Denton, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Palladium Media, LLC is a full-service advertising agency founded on integrity, passion, hard work and an unparalleled dedication to client service. The team thrives on challenges and aims to exceed all expectations. Our innovative, cost-efficient strategies span the entire marketing spectrum and we deliver...
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- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
This web design agency, California-born and bred, is carving a niche for itself as a front-runner in the realm of website design and SEO services...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Palmdale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital marketing agency based in Hawaii that specializes in web development and conversion-based optimization...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Kahului, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
First choice for complex bespoke development needs. From custom integrations and full website or mobile app builds, to creating unique snippets and fixing code. We are a one-stop-shop for all things custom web and mobile development. We do what other companies tell you is impossible...
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- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Halsey, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At ZapMinds, we measure our success by the results we deliver to our clients. We understand that when you invest in digital marketing and development services, you expect real, measurable outcomes that positively impact your business. That's where we excel...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Web Development
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- Location
- La Jolla Amago, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Transform your brand's story-telling power with our unique fusion of cutting-edge design and marketing acumen. We exceed cost expectations without sacrificing quality, empowering businesses of all sizes. From nimble startups to corporate giants, we craft bespoke solutions that resonate with your audience...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
UMG Marketing Group is an international digital agency headquartered in Miami, Florida, specializing in comprehensive marketing solutions that drive measurable growth. Since 2013, the agency has partnered with over 150 clients worldwide, offering services such as local marketing, CRM integration, social media...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Hallandale Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Digital Hub is a Cincinnati-based digital agency specializing in web development, graphic design, and branding. The agency focuses on delivering modern, user-friendly digital experiences that help businesses in Ohio stand out in a competitive landscape...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dayton, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Introducing a new kind of design partner. Arcade offers a bespoke web, graphic, and digital design services packaged in a monthly design subscription. Flat and transparent pricing, with the freedom to pause and cancel anytime. No contracts. No quotes. No pitches. No meetings. Unlimited revisions. Just...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Blue Beam Marketing, we specialize in top-notch website design and digital marketing services tailored to your specific needs. With a dedicated focus on bringing your business vision to fruition, we're committed to delivering exceptional results that elevate your online presence and drive success...
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- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Buckeye, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to UX Cabin! Let's figure it out together! Founded and lead by Seth Coelen back in 2016. We are a team of the researchers, designers, animators, project managers, developers from all around the world...
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- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are San Diego's mobile-native and mobile-first consultancy. We specialize in Swift for iOS, Flutter for iOS/Android, and React for Web. We have led projects for Fortune 500 companies and startups. If you're looking for an easy-to-talk-to and experienced partner to build your app, call devAtelier!...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We're a family-owned company in Southern California that strives to provide effective online marketing solutions and business processes that we tailor for the individual needs of each business...
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- Web Design
- Business Consulting
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- La Quinta, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
GITS.ID specializes in providing innovative IT solutions designed to amplify the impact of our clients' businesses. Our range of services includes application and cloud modernization, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of your digital infrastructure. Additionally, we offer industry-specific...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Knox Design Strategy is a branding agency in NYC specializing in brand identity, corporate communications, website design and digital strategy for the legal, healthcare, and A/E/C industries...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Lex Garcia, a Web Designer & Developer, is skilled in all phases of advanced design, with a background in architecture and fashion design. Possessing a versatile skill set, my specialty lies in creating, conceptualizing, and developing captivating user experiences through functional and well-structured site...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
From day one, Meetzizi's mission has been to deliver an outstanding experience. Our focus is on helping you gain more clients and achieve results that fuel your business growth. Every client, regardless of the package or service chosen, is treated as a premium client. With a strong business background, we...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital marketing, web development, social media, & email marketing services. Grow your business with our lead generation, user engagement & conversion rate optimization expertise...
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- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
America SEO Agency is a USA based digital marketing agency offering SEO, SMM, Development and Branding Solutions...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
BrioDigital is a full-service digital agency and production company specializing in creative marketing solutions, website development, and video production. With a focus on behavioral marketing and measurable results, they help businesses of all sizes thrive...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- White Plains, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
IDHL Group has a culture of constant innovation and optimisation. Their journey to shared success is guided by their values, which sit at the heart of every decision they make. Their team of experts across the UK and US is dedicated to accelerating growth through digital performance marketing, web & eCommerce...
Top Services:
- CRO
- SEO
- Digital Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketing Partners leverages communication to drive change and support mission-focused clients. The agency specializes in high-impact strategies that blend marketing, public relations, and media to advance social and environmental causes...
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- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Web Development
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- Location
- Burlington, Vermont
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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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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