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AFX WEB STUDIOS operates as a comprehensive web design agency, dedicated to facilitating the expansion of businesses' online presence. Our team comprises seasoned professionals with a specialization in crafting visually captivating and user-centric websites, offering local SEO expertise to enhance search...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $2000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TravQ is a travel portal development company, specializing in portal design, development and integration of various GDS\’s XML, APIs, testing and deployment of final products for B2B, B2C, B2B2C, B2B2B, B2E modules to architect robust booking engines...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1839/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Get Set Go Web is the Top Web Design Agency in San Jose. Getsetgoweb provides the best Custom and creative logo design solutions for corporate businesses all around the world...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Website Turbix, Our expert website developers are professionals in making innovative website designs according to customer requirements...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Envoy is a full-service brand and digital innovation consultancy founded in 2010. Headquartered in Irvine, California, with studios in Chicago and San Diego, the agency combines design, technology and data to craft seamless customer journeys across brand, commerce, web, product and physical spaces...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Product Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are one of the few companies in the world that specialize in and coach A.D.A. website compliance and website optimization. When you want your website to work for everyone including Google, we are the company you want to work with...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Single Origin is a senior, design-led marketing team building for the AI-search era. SEO, AI visibility, paid media, and web design under one roof and one accountable partner, tested over the last decade...
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- AEO
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Aspire Logo Design specializes in crafting digital experiences that trigger business evolution through creative intellect and strong client relationships. Known for our passionate pursuit of perfection, we deliver exceptional logo animation that resonates with your target audience...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
McAdams Group's branding approach focuses on helping brands stand out and make an impact, separating them from their competitors in the market. With a track record of success across industries like medical device, healthcare, real estate, restaurant marketing and hospitality - McAdam Groups has established...
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- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Pollack Group is an innovative agency that specializes in delivering powerful brand experiences. Our team of experts, Brand Psychologists, Audience Behavior Analysts, Content Creators, and Master Communicators, unlock the potential of your organization with meaningful strategies designed to foster loyalty...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The X Concept approaches clients with the goal of helping them succeed in all aspects of their business. We provide valuable insight and advice to ensure our customers are making informed decisions that line up with their objectives...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CIANIC is a virtual website design agency based in California, specifically in the San Fernando Valley close to Los Angeles. Our expertise lies in WordPress Website Design and Development, catering to Small Businesses across various sectors such as healthcare, media development, restaurants, contractors...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brand and Go-to-Market Consultancy for MedTech, Startups, and Entrepreneurs...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ready Artwork is a strategic digital marketing agency comprised of strategic thinkers, creative masters, and digital innovators united in passion and backed by data. We are located in greater Los Angeles and proud to be DBE, SBE, and DGS certified...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Monrovia, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CrowdBoost Marketing is a full-service agency in Burbank, CA, building marketing that moves people to act since 2006. One 17-person team handles websites, SEO (including AEO and GEO for AI search), paid ads, email, social, photo, video, branding and AI consulting, so clients get the personal attention of a...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- AEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $295/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WestMetric is a Full-Service Performance Digital Marketing Agency based in Los Angeles, CA. Our mission is to optimize and scale your sponsored product ads on Facebook, Instagram, Google search, display, and Amazon to drive more traffic to your website, generate high-quality leads, and increase product sales...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Slake Marketing is a Los Angelesbased digital marketing agency that helps solopreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses grow their brands with clarity and confidence. The agency offers website and branding design, photography, strategy coaching, and integrated design-and-coaching packages, providing a...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Web Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
California SEO Professionals specializes in offering scalable SEO solutions for startups and SMB in the areas of San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Market Research
- PPC
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Rizer Technology Solutions is an award winning and 5-star reviewed creative web agency specializing in developing and promoting businesses online through innovative website design, website development, and online marketing strategies. Our specialty is working closely with companies in understanding their...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
If you want to dominate Google Maps, Local Services Ads, or Yelp, we have the systems, strategies, and guarantees to get you there. Lets put your business at the top of search results where your next customers are looking!...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
An agency dedicated exclusively to med spas and medical aesthetic practices. Aesthera Marketing offers a complete marketing system to help med spas reach more of their ideal clients and fill their schedule...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- AEO
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AmirGetsLeads is an AI marketing agency based in Fresno, California, serving businesses across Fresno, Los Angeles, and California. The agency combines local SEO, AI search optimization, social media and content, web design and development, paid advertising, lead generation, reputation management, and AI...
Top Services:
- SEO
- AEO
- AI Development
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Fresno, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zamora Design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Zamora Design is a San Francisco-based creative studio specializing in presentation design, web design, and branding. With over 15 years of experience, we blend storytelling, strategy, and design to craft captivating presentations and digital experiences that drive results...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $240/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Goyim Design Strategies delivers premium websites, custom applications, and industry-specific SaaS platforms with full code ownership and sovereign decentralized hosting. Based in San Diego, we eliminate monthly fees and vendor lock-in with high-performing systems built for speed and independence...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
TRAFFIK is a full-service advertising firm located in the heart of Southern California that specialises in developing strategies that increase demand and establish enduring bonds between businesses and their customers...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $205/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Axamo is a Webflow Professional Partner specializing in beautiful, conversion-focused websites for B2B teams. We've partnered with 35+ companies like ColdIQ, Flosum, & Coverbase. We work primarily with enterprise SaaS, Dev/Web Ops, Data/Cybersecurity, and Professional services...
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- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Prosperiam offers a comprehensive range of services to companies and individuals, including marketing strategy, social media strategy, content creation, research, copywriting, website development, and campaign planning and management. With over two decades of experience, founder Jana Wilkes has work...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GelComm, with over 20 years of experience, offers forward-thinking packaging design and comprehensive communications strategy for partners ranging from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups. Our areas of expertise encompass consumer goods packaging, entertainment branding, licensing and consumer research, all...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
At CRC, Movere stands for emotionally-resonant branding & messaging that moves people: it lights up their heart (giving them the feels), and sparks their mind, motivating them to take action (read: sales).Movere is what delivers actual results to our clients... Growth, extension, and expansion...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Mod Girl Marketing gives your sales team the training, strategies, and support they need to generate predictable meetings month over month the agency's customised training produces noticeable benefits on LinkedIn for your workforce. The firm provides your sales teams with the appropriate tools and methods to...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Spectrum Group Online is a San Jose, California-based digital marketing agency that specializes in data-driven strategy and performance optimization. Its services include SEO, Google Analytics, PPC (pay-per-click), and WordPress website design. The agency helps businesses uncover growth opportunities through...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nimbletoad is a full-service digital marketing agency based in North County San Diego that specializes in website design, SEO, and PPC. Founded in 2008, Nimbletoad’s results-driven marketing strategies enable B2B and B2C organizations to compete at the highest level regionally and nationally...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a family-run agency providing business development, strategy, and marketing support for entrepreneurs and small businesses...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Digital Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MyMediaDesigner is a bay area digital marketing boutique. We specialize in responsive website design, graphic design, video production, and collateral marketing...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CoSpark, a leading WooCommerce development agency with 15+ years of experience, specializes in crafting exceptional eCommerce solutions, generating over $300 million in annual revenue for clients. Renowned for full-stack development, customizations, and ongoing maintenance...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At Net Snipers Media, a San Diego-based Digital Marketing Agency with over 12 years of experience and a global team of 75+ professionals, we're passionate about helping local businesses thrive. Our digital marketing services are tailored to local business owners to boost their online presence and drive more...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From ideation to creation, ONESIX uses intricate and design-driven strategy to bridge the gap between small businesses and the modern day market. Ranging from visual branding to strategy, ONESIX aims to fortify your brand and escalate your position within the digital market...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Discover authentic creativity with By The See Creative. From brand and website design to compelling storytelling and immersive branding experiences, we navigate your brand's journey to success. Dive into our portfolio at www.bytheseecreative.com and let your vision set sail with tailored creative solutions...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Huntington Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Transform your digital presence with DUNAMIS Digital Media - your creative hub for design, development, and marketing services. Elevate your brand today!...
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- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
icepop is a digital marketing agency built for brands that want to scale. From paid media and SEO to high-converting websites and creative campaigns, we blend performance with personality to drive real growth. Our clients range from consumer startups to iconic national brandsand we love helping both win...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Beverly Hills, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
C&I Studios is a global creative studio specializing in video production, photography, branding, graphic design, web design, and storytelling-driven marketing campaigns. The agency helps brands create impactful visual experiences that engage audiences and drive measurable results...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WEBITMD is a Growth Marketing + Sales Development Agency with extensive expertise in tech-driven solutions, aiming to help businesses achieve their growth ambitions through our amazing combination of marketing strategy and web engineering. For over 12 years now, we've been striving towards this goal from our...
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- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fifty & Five is an experienced team of thinkers, innovators, and strategists that specialize in crafting unique social experiences to positively impact consumer behavior. We strive to launch engaging digital conversations between customers and brands around the world while supplying reliable analytical data...
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- SEO
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Redondo Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AIM is your guide to conquering the digital landscape. Our expert consultancy supports companies of any size in developing and executing marketing strategies that maximize growth potential. If you're ready for a revolution, let's collaborate on getting your business up to speed with the latest advancements...
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- PPC
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Alameda, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our digital marketing & production agency is the perfect balance of creativity and expertise. Our team consists of certified professionals with over 8 years in the industry; they are passionate about their work and dedicated to helping our clients achieve successful, long-term results through social media...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our team of tech wizards has over two decades' worth of knowledge and experience, allowing us to engineer spectacular web designs and applications. From the simplest project to something incredibly complex - we won't rest until your vision is brought to reality!...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Since 1998, Envisager Studio has been designing a future of limitless possibility. With clients around the world, our passionate team utilizes their superior skills to produce websites with technical precision and user-friendly function. We strive to make sure that each project is met with attentive listening...
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- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Upgrow, we work closely with our clients to develop customized web design and digital marketing strategies that maximize conversions. We provide tailored solutions designed specifically for your needs!...
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- CRO
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Don't settle for an ordinary online presence. Pixel Jar helps make your website vision a reality, custom-building user experiences that forge engaging connections with your visitors and create the foundation of lasting success! From idea to optimization and beyond - we'll work together to get you where you...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Tustin, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Power up your company's success with our InboundAV agency! We specialize in turning marketing, sales and customer retention strategies into unstoppable engines of prosperity. Let us help you unleash the full potential of all three areas to skyrocket your business results...
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- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Frequently Asked Questions About Web Design Companies in California
What red flags should I watch for when evaluating web design firms in California?
The most common red flags when evaluating web design firms in California are vague contracts, portfolios with no performance data, and agencies that can't explain their process before you sign. If something feels unclear in the sales stage, it won't get clearer once the project starts.
Pay attention to:
- Portfolios with no measurable outcomes, only visuals, no conversion or performance data
- Vague contracts without milestones, revision limits, or a defined handoff process
- No post-launch support plan, or support billed at surprise hourly rates
- Designs that look templated across clients, same layout, different logo
- Pressure to sign before receiving a detailed proposal
What do California web design agencies charge that most buyers don't expect?
Most California web design agencies quote a project price that doesn't include content migration, platform licensing, or post-launch support — costs that can add thousands to the final invoice. Always ask for a line-item breakdown before signing.
- Content migration: Moving existing pages, copy, and SEO data is rarely included by default
- CMS licensing: Platforms like Webflow or Shopify carry ongoing subscription fees
- Hosting and domain management: Often invoiced separately after launch
- Extra revision rounds: Anything beyond the contracted limit is typically billed hourly
- Post-launch fixes: Many web design companies in California treat these as a separate retainer
How do I know if a California web design firm has real eCommerce or SaaS experience?
Ask for evidence, not examples. A California web design firm with genuine eCommerce or SaaS experience can show you conversion rate improvements, platform-specific expertise (Shopify, Magento, custom builds), and decisions they made about checkout UX or onboarding flows, not just what the site looks like.
If their case studies only show visual redesigns with no business metrics attached, their experience is likely surface-level. Ask for a reference you can actually call.
When does it make sense to hire a local California web design agency?
When proximity adds real value to the work. That means in-person discovery sessions, brand shoots, or ongoing collaboration that benefits from being in the same room.
It also makes sense if you're in a regulated industry, like healthcare, legal, or finance, where a California web design agency familiar with state compliance standards reduces your risk.
For fully remote projects with a clear brief and defined deliverables, geography matters far less than process and expertise.
What does a bad web design engagement look like, and how do I avoid it?
Most failed projects fail because of misaligned expectations that nobody caught early. The pattern is usually the same: no staged delivery, no named point of contact, and scope changes handled informally until costs spiral.
- Require milestone-based delivery so you're reviewing work in stages, not at the end
- Get a named project lead in writing before work starts
- Make sure the contract defines what triggers a change order
Should I start with a pilot project or commit to a full engagement upfront?
A pilot makes sense when you haven't worked with the agency before, and the full scope is large or high stakes. A smaller paid task, such as a landing page, a design audit, or a single feature, tells you how they communicate, how they handle feedback, and whether their process matches what they promised in the proposal.
That said, not every California web design firm offers pilots, and some projects don't lend themselves to it. If the agency has strong references from similar projects and a contract with clear milestones and exit clauses, committing upfront is a reasonable call.
How do I compare two web designers in California who look equally qualified on paper?
Send both a detailed brief and watch how they respond: what they ask, what they miss, how long it takes. That tells you more than their portfolio.
Then ask each one how they handle scope changes mid-project. Vague answers here become expensive problems later.
The designers who ask better questions during the proposal stage almost always run better projects.
What should I expect week by week in the first 60 days after hiring?
A well-structured engagement with web design companies in California follows a clear arc: discovery first, structure second, visuals third. Agencies that skip straight to design generate the most expensive revision cycles.
| Timeline | Phase | What Happens |
| Week 1-2 | Discovery and kickoff | Goals defined, audience clarified, technical requirements mapped, content audited |
| Week 3-4 | Wireframes and site architecture | Page structure and user flows created and approved before design starts |
| Week 5-6 | Visual design | High-fidelity mockups of key pages delivered, first feedback round collected |
| Week 7-8 | Design refinement and handoff | Final designs approved, assets prepared, development phase begins |
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