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We help businesses build custom software projects ranging from Web Design, Mobile Apps, Custom AI Projects, Ecommerce and just about everything in-between. Quality is also at the core of everything we do. It's our mission with every business we work with, and why we operate completely in-house for our...
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- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Alpharetta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Boost your digital transformation journey with Soluzione, a Microsoft gold partner & ISO Certified Software development company, operating from the US. Since 2011, they've been empowering businesses across North America, Europe, Oceania, South America, and Asia-Pacific with a dynamic range of digital services...
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- Software Development
- IT Services
- CRM Consulting
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Edison, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
Welcome to Slocum Studio, a leading web design and development agency specializing in WordPress. With over a decade of experience in the industry, we have been providing exceptional services to clients since 2007. Our dedication to delivering high-quality websites and our commitment to excellent customer...
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- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dartmouth, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Advanced Digital Automotive Group is a results-driven digital marketing agency built exclusively for the automotive industry. Since 2009, we've partnered with auto repair shops, collision centers, window tint studios, detailers, and paint protection specialists to accelerate growth through strategic online...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
- SEO
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- Location
- Clearwater, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We craft brands you can't help but love. All cpg, all the time...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Burbank-based managed IT and cybersecurity provider serving Southern California businesses since 2011. Managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, backup, compliance, VoIP...
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- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Quokka for Good LLC is a digital growth agency focused on helping nonprofit organizations strengthen their online visibility, fundraising, donor engagement, and long-term impact. Founded by Kajal Singh, the company combines digital strategy, website optimization, donor journey development, digital...
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- Digital Services
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Wyoming, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
Leading Digital Transformation Company offering Cloud, Data Analytics & Software Development Solutions for clientele...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
WebsiteDezk is a premier digital marketing agency thats enabling companies to grow by aligning their business with a data-centric strategy. From mobile apps to video production, website design to branding, search engine optimized content to complete digital marketing we do it all...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Legal Internet Marketing (operated by SLS Consulting, Inc.) is a seasoned digital marketing agency specializing in online marketing for law firms. With over two decades of experience, the firm offers services such as search engine optimization (SEO), responsive web design, content marketing, social media...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Noir Marketing & PR is a woman owned creative agency based in Dayton, Ohio, founded in 2012. The firm specializes in integrated services including branding, graphic design, web design, photography, social media, media planning, event production, and public relations tailored to small and midsized businesses...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Dayton, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are creative business marketing strategists. Our exceptional strength in branding and corporate identity has earned us over 1,500 communication awards for many Fortune 500 companies. From healthcare, professional services, technology, manufacturing, distribution, energy and more - our unique ability to...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Skratch Creative is a full-service digital marketing agency based in The Woodlands, Texas. With over 50 years of combined experience, they specialize in website design and development, multi-channel marketing, and branding. Their approach focuses on creating human-centered, future-proof digital experiences...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- The Woodlands, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a nomadic creative studio specializing in strategically led advertising and branding. As a remote-friendly team, we work with agencies and companies near, far and virtual. No matter what, we get it done. #WorkWanderRepeat...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Williams Randall is a full-service ad agency in Indianapolis, Indiana, providing expertise to help our clients achieve their goals. Our intentionally diverse clientele—coming from categories such as tourism, finance, insurance, utilities, healthcare, business-to-business and others—keeps our thinking both...
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- Advertising
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The Marcom Group is a boutique, award winning creative and marketing agency founded in 1998 and based in Bakersfield, California. Specializing in branding, advertising, web development, and digital strategy, the agency delivers personalized service to clients with budgets typically ranging from $1,000 to...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tag Team Design is a creative agency located in Greenwood Village, Colorado – just South of downtown Denver. Since 2010, our team has helped businesses grow through exquisite design and data-driven marketing strategies for web, mobile, and print. We believe in a “Tag Team” approach with our clients and...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Greenwood Village, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Aginto Solutions stands above the rest when it comes to website design and digital marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We want to bring meaning back to work and create a smarter business growth model for future generations. It’s the reason Human exists and how we want to help shape the world...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Top Shelf Design is a creative agency that you will love working with. We are a women-owned business and our main focus is amazing design, open communications with our clients and a design process that is on time and seamless for our clients...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
i4 Solutions has over 20 years of experience building affordable custom websites that are attractive, versatile, and easy to update. We offer effective SEO services and are a Google Certified marketing company. We are located just north of Salt Lake City, in Woods Cross, Utah. Clients across the country enjoy...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We believe in progress over perfection. We know that getting started can often be the most challenging stage of any project but this is precisely where we excel. So let's help you get started...
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- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
REDFOX VISUAL is an award-winning digital marketing and advertising agency in Boise Idaho...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Scriptable Solutions is a web design company specializing in technologies aimed to increase business for our clients...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DPL is a global IT consulting, outsourcing and technology services company...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Based in Greenville, SC, and serving clients nationwide, EverConvert is a digital marketing agency specializing in legal marketing and home services. We offer a comprehensive range of digital marketing services, with expert teams in Web Design, SEO, PPC, Social Media, Video Marketing, and Email Marketing to...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
FatCat Studios, Inc. is a boutique creative group located in Fells Point. Known for our clever solutions and 'design without the drama' mantra, we offer all aspects of print/web design and integrated marketing...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Glen Burnie, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Business first, marketing second. To a great extent, marketing is all about being in the right place at the right time. Once we have an understanding of your business and your sales process, we can look to see how digital marketing can help to accentuate the process of bringing in opportunities that Lead To...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Minnetonka, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Offering Digital, Development, and Chatbot Solutions. Pravaah Consulting is a Silicon Valley-based, full-service digital agency. Our purpose is to help SMBs and startups leverage the power of digital to scale new heights. We bring the best practices and tactics adopted by the Fortune 50 companies to the SMBs...
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- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Dublin, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
More than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world trust us for their website, email, hosting, and other online services...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bellevue, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Websource is one of the leading Digital Marketing companies of Boston, USA providing complete digital marketing solutions including Search Engine Optimization, Pay-per-Click campaigns, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Reputation Management, Web Design and Development. We strongly believe in...
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- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
At Specter, we're not just technologists - we are problem solvers. As a boutique agency with a team of highly specialized pros, we can give your business the dedicated attention it deserves and manage all the tech your business could ever need...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Rancho Cucamonga, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
Born from Automotive, Relevant Dealer makes the technical and the visual effective to maximize both Search position and Customer interaction. We can provide visitor information so you know whois on your site (name, address, email and phone number) rather than just number of visits. No one makes you more...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Elkhart, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative web design and development services for small and local businesses that want to elevate their brand...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Huntersville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
There's magic in perfect-fit typography, color, and layout. It evokes a mood, inspires trust, and drives action.You get that magic when you work with us...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Howell Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our team is here to help your company excel in marketing. We strive to take as much as we can off your plate, leaving you free to focus on your work, whether you're an owner working on the business or an employee working in the business...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Midlothian, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Web Tech Fusion, we're passionate about helping organizations reach their potential. We turn growth goals into reality with exclusive partnerships and tailored digital strategies! As a partner, our success is measured by yours: Your wins are ours too. Let's work together to transform your organization and...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Midlothian, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With more than a decade of experience and a vast skillset with different environments and culture, we have integrated highly qualified IT professionals as ENCS Networks...
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- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Wayne, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
Hite Digital is more than just a digital marketing company - they are committed to helping businesses leverage the power of their reach, building successful campaigns that leave lasting impressions. With Hite Digital's creative solutions and proven results, customers can be sure they will benefit from the...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Businesses are turning to Innovaxis for the ultimate solution in their B2B marketing endeavors - a comprehensive audit that sets them on the path toward greater demand, improved lead generation and increased sales. Let Innovaxis help your business reach its full potential today!...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
For the past decade, GILL Solutions Management has been working with small businesses to help them succeed with online strategies. In fact, more than 90% of businesses that use our services see a profitable return on their investment...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Padula Media delivers the ultimate digital experience for your business. We understand that success is rooted in tapping into market research and leveraging engaging strategies from social media advertising to web design. Our passionate team of specialists in West Chester is excited about helping you reach...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Designs 365 supports businesses in getting online solutions and the education to become tech-savvy...
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At WrightIMC, our mission is to provide marketing solutions that are second to none. With over a decade of experience combined with cutting-edge resources and project management techniques, we strive to help grow businesses in all aspects of search - from SEO/SEM and content creation through analytics &...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Allen, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Gain the upper hand over your competition with Window Treatment Marketing Pros! As veteran and family-owned digital marketing experts, we have been dominating the SEO industry for 23 years. Our award-winning services will help you stand out from other window treatment or awning businesses in any region of...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Arnold, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full-service digital marketing agency in Tampa, Florida with over 16 years of expertise assisting attorneys in expanding their businesses. Our objective is to give Lawyers with the finest digital marketing service and, through our efforts, to continually expand their clientele so that they may...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
2DaMax Marketing is a specialized digital marketing agency that caters to small businesses with exceptional solutions, such as website design, SEO, social media marketing, email marketing, and advertising. Our comprehensive All-In-One Marketing & Sales Solution is designed to help your business attract more...
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- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We grow businesses by developing the most appealing computer applications that will increase productivity and gain a larger market share...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Huntersville, North Carolina
- 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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