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Digitsbits is a web design and digital marketing agency based in Los Angeles thats all about creating websites that look great and actually perform well. We also whip up online strategies that fit your business like a glove. From SEO and PPC to social media marketing and custom web development, were here to...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Cherry Hill Web Design specializes in creating websites that generate leads, providing a powerful online presence for your business. We take care of all aspects of website management, allowing you to focus on running your business while we ensure your digital platform performs at its best...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Elevate Your Practice with Precision Law Firm SEO. Our clients saw a 500% increase in Organic Traffic, 300% increase in Quality Leads in 10 months...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We provide creative solutions for small businesses with BIG ideas. We’re creative partners for savvy entrepreneurs. We help strategize and implement the best ideas to help your business grow through quality branding, websites, marketing and development...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Stambaugh Designs, we build powerful marketing engines that drive real results for your business (much more than just good-looking websites). From SEO that gets you to the top of Google to lead generation that targets the right customers, we offer custom solutions to grow your business. Need automation to...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Bellingham, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Burbon Studios is an end to end power house crafting forward thinking brands, accompanied by best in class practices & brilliant design...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
MM Tech Hub is a Maryland-based white-label digital marketing agency that helps agencies scale without the cost of hiring in-house. We deliver SEO, PPC, web design, social media, content marketing, graphic design, lead generation, and CRO fully under your brand...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Bowie, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Welcome to Byteware Studios! We're a team of tech enthusiasts, design wizards, and marketing maestros united by a singular passion: to engineer exceptional digital experiences that redefine what's possible.Using the power of code, we supercharge businesses and empower dreamers. From e-commerce to...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Pinedale, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Digital Hill, we take care of your digital needs so you can grow your business. We have a professional team who is committed to guiding you on every step of your digital journey...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Goshen, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Are you looking for an Atlanta Website Design firm? We are Experts at WordPress Website Design. We're brand savvy, and know how to drive brand engagement. We work primarily in WordPress for reduced development cost, SEO compliance, and its mobile-friendly platform. We are an Atlanta website design company...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Gallagher Website Design builds high-performing, SEO-optimized websites that turn visitors into customers. Based in St. Petersburg, FL, we combine 25+ years of design expertise with proven strategies that drive real business growth...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Managed Services
- SEO
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
For Businesses & Non-Profits:ready to work with a trusted partner on your website?JVM Makes website design, support services and WordPress maintenance worry-free...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Roseburg, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
PathSix Solutions is a full-service website design and management company. Our mission is to provide professional, effective, and manageable websites for small businesses, at a fraction of the cost of designer agencies...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Haskell, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a fast and reliable company that strives to provide the best service. We were founded 2022 and have always wanted to take every company that came on board to make sure they get the best possible result and grow and more than anything have the confidence to grow with us...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Has your digital marketing plateau'd? Are you seeing advertising efficiency begin to decrease? Our goal at Algofy is to take a look at your digital marketing through your entire marketing funnel. We believe that digital marketing can be effective for all businesses, however the right marketing mix and...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Creative Services
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Bend, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a M/WBE certified full-service web design studio, based in New York City. Motivating and partnering with driven clients to make a lasting digital impression...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
EPRIZ 7 helps restaurants, healthcare providers, furniture stores, startups, local businesses, and small business to medium-sized companies grow through digital advertising, websites, and connected TV advertising. Marketing services in Los Angeles, including SEO, social media, and branding...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
OrangeLoops is a digital product agency focused on helping companies build, go to market, and evolve digital products, as well as undergo digital transformation processes...
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- Mobile App Development
- VR/AR
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Dycoders team creates solutions for tech industry from startups to businesses, and have a proven track record of providing development services to over 50 companies. Dycoders is not just a developers hub but has digital designers who can make top quality softwares including mobile apps...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
AsteriaSoft is an NYC based SEO, AI SEO, and web design studio helping architecture firms, interior designers, and AEC companies grow through organic search. We specialise in building high-performance websites and search strategies that help scale the architecture firms...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Made Right Media focuses on doing things that actually move the needle. Services include research and strategy, branding and creative, website design and development, SEO, and Google Ads. Made Right Media has a long list of clients from a broad range of industries, and have deep expertise in anything...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
To be your go-to partner, offering customized options that match your style and objectives. With services like UI/UX design, web development, digital marketing, and video animation, we keep things fun, fresh, and focused on results. You can count on our unlimited revisions, top-notch support, and personalized...
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- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Brand Llama is a modern boutique agency located in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia. We help healthcare, financial services, manufacturing and small and midsize businesses grow by defining their brand and generating qualified leads through a seamless integration of design, content, technology and...
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Auxilium Technology has become a trusted full-service digital marketing agency in Gaithersburg, Maryland. We helped hundreds of businesses across industries achieve measurable growth through SEO, website design, software development, social media marketing, paid ads, and more...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Gaithersburg, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Welcome to Digital Parameters. We are a web agency located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We offer web services such as web design, development, SEO, advertising and digital marketing. We have over 20 years of experience designing stunning websites that create online success; we are a great choice to help build your...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
New Adventure Web Design & Digital Marketing specializes in professional website development for small businesses, agencies and e-commerce retailers. Other services we provide include digital marketing, logo design, graphic design, text message marketing, and website hosting. We have a combined 30+ years of...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Waterloo, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Projectsity aims to provide affordable marketing and branding solutions with complete satisfaction and security, making lives while ensuring safe business operations and maximum profits & ROIs...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Market Research
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Tazriel is a global outsourcing partner providing affordable remote service expertise for Software Development, Microsoft Power Platform automation, Mendix app Builds, Cvent event technology support, IT Administration and AI Training. With 24/7 support and cost savings of upto 70%, we help businesses...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Springfield, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $29/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Screen Media Group is a Miami-based digital marketing and consulting agency that helps businesses grow through innovative strategies, web and app development, media planning, and creative design. Since 1998, the agency has supported both Hispanic and international clients with data-driven campaigns and...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nvent Marketing is a full-service strategic digital marketing agency for growing brands. Our inbound and outbound programs like SEO, digital advertising, social, content, and direct marketing services drive demand generation and customer growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Marc Hyde Creative focuses on developing digital solutions to your company issues, such as websites and traffic-driving systems, with the aim of gaining you more customers. Whether you are a small company, church, school, brand, or blogger, I can help you grow your email list, convert website traffic into...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Osceola, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Nine works alongside each of our clients from our first initial meeting through the launch of your website. Creating custom digital experiences that drive high conversions, leads, brand engagement and results that are measurable...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our clients trust us to help them make their mark on the web and create a powerhouse of growth through strategic marketing campaigns and Superior User Experience...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Metairie, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a full-service design and marketing agency, focused on elevating brands and helping you achieve your business goals...
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- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Safety Harbor, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We pride ourselves in creating great looking websites for small businesses that are functional, easy to use and provide easy access to clients. We make sure that the product that we deliver in the end meets all of your needs and is optimized for SEO and helps your business grow and allow more clients to find...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Baraboo, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are your partner in digital success. We got your back, from creative logo, powerful websites, branding to digital marketing solutions. We help businesses elevate their online presence and help them connect with their audience effectively.Let's create, expand, and grow together!...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Rauls Web Studio is a Houston-based web design company helping small businesses grow with clean, modern websites. From custom design to SEO and e-commerce, we build user-friendly sites that look great and perform even better. No templates. No fluff. Just honest, high-quality work tailored to your brand and...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Content Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Movya helps businesses turn ideas into intelligent digital solutions through custom software, AI-powered automation, and modern web and mobile applications. We focus on building scalable, user-friendly products that simplify operations, enhance customer experiences, and support long-term business growth...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Jurupa Valley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Waveo is an AI product studio in Irvine, CA. We design, build, and ship production AI for operations-heavy companies without an in-house AI team: AI agents and automation, computer vision, digital twins and IoT, and predictive AI. Idea to production in weeks. Real engineering, not no-code. Clients own the...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
End-to-end digital product design and engineering for enterprises and premium brands...
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- Branding
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are A Brand-First Branding Agency on an odyssey of weaving visual stories that resonate and inspire through Revolutionary Branding. Harnessing the transformative power of ideas, we craft soulful and revolutionary designs that forge commercially avant-garde identities and brands...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
DesignShare gives B2B software teams a senior design team for the screens nobody demos: dashboards, admin panels, onboarding flows and data tables. One flat monthly fee, queue as many requests as you like, we work one at a time, and most come back in about 48 hours...
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- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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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
- 4 Projects Listed
Jaffe PR, at the forefront since 1978, specializes in transforming narratives for law entities. We magnify media visibility, safeguard reputations during crises, manage litigative public relations, craft innovative campaigns, and refine media engagement skills, ensuring law firms and attorneys stand out and...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
TenGap.com is a creative digital agency that transforms ideas into immersive brand experiences. Our innovative team blends design expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver tailor-made solutions for businesses worldwide. From bespoke websites to strategic digital marketing, we drive growth and inspire...
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- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
GammaStack is a leading iGaming solutions provider with 14+ years of experience, offering sports betting software, white label & turnkey platforms, sweepstakes casinos, and casino game development including slots and provably fair games. Backed by 500+ experts with ISO 9001 & 27001 certifications...
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- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
NisonCo PR & SEO: Leaders in Nonprofit SEO - Founded in 2013, NisonCo expertly blends PR and nonprofit SEO to amplify top brands globally. We design intricate SEO strategies, allowing clients to concentrate on core tasks. Our innovative methods ensure a dominant online presence, setting you apart in the...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- East Brunswick, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Best Web3 Development is a DeFi and web3 development services provider, specializing in innovative web3 solutions utilizing technologies like blockchain, AI, IoT, and cryptography...
Top Services:
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Concord, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Punch is a creative agency that helps cybersecurity companies, B2B technology companies, and government contractors build brands and digital experiences that perform...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Vienna, Virginia
- 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 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.
Why companies trust DesignRush
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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