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  • Smart Websites Built For Growth

    Website Design Hive creates stunning websites, logos, apps, and animations while driving growth through SEO, PPC, and digital marketing. We turn ideas into results-driven online experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Campbell, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $450/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Female-Led, Strategy-Driven, Boutique Digital Marketing Agency.

    SLTC is an award-winning, female-led, strategy-driven growth agency that excels in active listening. We partner with consumer product brands that genuinely care about purpose and growth, ensuring that their voices shape our strategies every step of the way...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Brand Experiences That You Will Love!

    The Savage Bureau is a design agency founded by a team of three experienced professionals who have been working together for over 15 years. Our agency offers a unique combination of branding, UX design, and development services, making us the perfect partner for any project...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Packaging That Speaks. Brands That Sell.

    Double Six Design is an Oakland, California based brand consultancy and design studio founded in 2008. With a boutique team of under 10 creatives, the firm specializes in food and wellness brand packaging, identity, and digital design, delivering premium engagement through narrative-driven visual systems...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • A marketing agency for med spas & aesthetic practices.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Everything We Do Is Grounded in Strategy

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Where Clients Are Family

    We are a family-run agency providing business development, strategy, and marketing support for entrepreneurs and small businesses...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Strategic Branding and Design That Ignites Growth

    We're a boutique agency for the entrepreneurs, the movers, the shakers, and the change-makers. Think of us as an extension of your company, your on-call creative team. We are the raw materials of your brand: designers, coders, writers, producers, and cultivators of the creative landscape. We've helped build...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Creatives With Agency

    SG Cartel is a global creative services coalition headquartered in Los Angeles, specializing in fashion, luxury, beauty and premium lifestyle. We build culturally resonant brands through creative strategy, storytelling and narrative architecture, graphic design, campaign concepting and content production...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Stories That Inspire Real Results

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • We Build Digital Products, Experiences, And Systems ‍that Matter.

    Born West is a creative tech agency. We turn ambitious ideas into working software from inception to launch. Our senior strategists, designers, and engineers work as one team to shape digital products, AI-powered tools, platforms, and experiences that are thoughtful, scalable, and built to ship...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Concord, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
  • Big-Agency Thinking. Built For Local Business.

    LocalForge designs and builds custom websites and Shopify stores for small local businesses. We're based in San Jose, CA and work with businesses nationwide. Every client starts with three free homepage concepts. They choose the direction that fits, and we build it into the finished site, made for desktop and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Creative Strategies That Deliver Measurable Results

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Design with Vision. Market with Passion.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Studio for Brand Design

    We are a branding studio that has won multiple awards and has locations and partners in various cities such as Berlin, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Austin, and Toronto. Our vision is a world where creatives can collaborate no matter where they are located...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Big Agency Brains, No Agency Bloat

    Cast Iron LA is a full-service creative agency in Los Angeles built for brands doing $5M to $50M in revenue. Founded by Luis Ramirez (art director) and J. Barbush (copywriter), we bring 30+ years of combined Fortune 500 experience to companies that need real creative strategy without the overhead of a...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • SEO, SEM & AIO Experts, Bay Area Website Design Agency

    Boomcycle Digital Marketing is a B2B Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing agency. We specialize in getting your message in front of your ideal prospects through our proven Intelligent Web Design and SEO processes. We are headquartered in the San Francisco East Bay, and work with clients here...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Ramon, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Full-Service Ecommerce Agency for Data-Driven Consumer Brands

    Digital Operative (DO) is an award-winning, full-service, digital commerce agency with over 12 years of experience in providing innovative solutions to help our clients pursue business growth.We've joined forces with 85Sixty.Our agency capabilities include strategic planning, design, UX, digital...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Marketing & Growth Partner.

    A top-rated digital marketing and design agency based in California. We help small to medium-sized businesses grow with paid advertising, content marketing, website design and branding...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Grow Wisely with WISE Digital Partners: Your Strategic Financial Digital Marketing Choice

    WISE Digital Partners is your wise choice for financial digital marketing. As a San Diego-based agency serving clients globally, we navigate the complexities of digital marketing to help great companies flourish. Our deep-rooted partnerships with clients reflect our commitment to mutual growth...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • PlanYu is more than a service; it's an experience.

    At PlanYu, we believe planning should be as unique as you are. Founded by best friends Sadaf and Yasmin, PlanYu started with a simple yet powerful idea: to create tailored solutions for individuals and businesses looking to plan, organize, and achieve their goals...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    Location
    Laguna Woods, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Isadora Agency

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Digital Evolution For Business

    Leading brands turn to us at pivotal moments of digital evolution. Our global creative team fuses story, technology, and design to make experiences that captivate and convert. Our web design agency helps enterprise brands and market leaders navigate digital, evolve profitably, and launch unforgettable...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Manhattan Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Design In DC

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    A Digital Agency For The Future

    Design In DC starts each web design project by building user personas and structural wireframes before moving into high-fidelity visuals. This discovery phase also identifies target keywords and defines conversion paths meant to drive leads once the site launches...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed

    Design In DC Services

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Advertising
    • Product Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Consumer Bankers Association
    • Examit
    • Summit Ridge Energy
    • JFL Consulting
    • Lateenz
    • Solar Landscape
    • Warfel Construction
    • CiviClick
    • Priovant Therapeutics
    • Hilton
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Design In DC Reviews & Testimonials

    • Mackenzie Shriner
      Mackenzie Shriner Owner at Distinctive Deck Designs
      4.8★

      Web Design Review from Mackenzie Shriner

      I contracted design in DC to build me a custom website. they were accommodating of my budget, very responsive, and gave good insight on layout, content and design. the process was very straightforward and the final product is great!

    • Jo Maney
      Jo Maney Principal at BGR Group
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Jo Maney

      DDC has been an excellent partner since we engaged with them in 2023. The DDC team worked with us to completely redesign our website and work to provide ongoing digital marketing services. The DDC team has been responsive, proactive, and thorough with their work. They are also very transparent about how they operate and how much time special projects will require. We have referred DDC to several clients and partners thanks to their outstanding process and product. DDC is a very professional, creative, and well-organized team.

    • Sapna Doshi, Ph.D.
      Sapna Doshi, Ph.D. Owner at Mind Body Health LLC
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Sapna Doshi, Ph.D.

      My experience working with Design in DC was incredible. Everyone was friendly, approachable, and seemed to genuinely care about helping create the best possible website for my business. They were also invested in making sure the process was one in which I enjoyed and felt taken care of. The regular meetings made me feel like I was a priority and that progress was continually being made. I so appreciated the attention to detail in regards to the user experience. The collaboration in understanding my wishes and desires for the website and user experience was met with patience and paying attention to detail on my behalf. Not only were they taking my suggestions but offering their own to help me maximize the potential of my website. The design and functionality is more than what I could have imagined. I know, undoubtedly, that the work that Design in DC did for me will help my business grow. After wasting money in years past on website designers, I was worried I'd be doing hte same here. I was wrong. I don't think I'll ever need to search for another website designer group again. I would recommend this group to anyone I know. Thank you, Design in DC! It was an absolute pleasure working with all of you!

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  • Technology Built Around Your Business

    LinkTech Solutions is a Southern California technology agency helping businesses modernize through custom websites, software, automation, AI solutions, integrations, and IT services. We focus on building practical systems that reduce manual work, improve operations, generate leads, and give growing businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • AEO
    • AI Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Chino Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Deal Design

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Award-Winning Package Design Agency

    Deal Design builds ecommerce websites on WordPress, Shopify, and Magento, wherein the platform choice is based on a client's product catalog and sales needs. Wix and Squarespace builds cover simpler business sites, while Bubble.io handles projects that need custom app-like functionality...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • A Digital Marketing & Social Media Agency

    Social Media 55 builds websites covering everything from logos and landing pages to UI/UX, HTML, and CSS development. Blog design and RSS integration round out the technical side, tying content updates directly into the site's structure...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    24 Projects Listed
  • Keep Your Business Competitive in an App-Connected World.

    Expert website design and development - mobile application development - API integration: we do it all! Your online presence can't be left to just anyone. We are an agile-focused agency with a high client satisfaction rate. Whatever you need to build to scale your business - we'll help you build it the...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Design. Plan. Build. Grow.

    As a 100% onshore team, we focus on growing our clients' businesses online through an effective web presence, strategic SEO, and targeted PPC...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Temecula, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Intelligent Marketing Firm

    As a top digital marketing firm, Search Engine Projects (SEP) offers search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), website design, localization, social media marketing, web analytics, and website usability for many clients in the USA...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • eCommerce
    • Show more
    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • DD.NYC®

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    Result-Driven Agency for Impressive Websites and Branding

    DD.NYC starts every website with wireframes and flowcharts that map user motivation before any visual work begins, then builds high-fidelity interface screens across every device size. Clickable prototypes follow, giving clients a real sense of the final experience before development starts...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Package Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    65 Projects Listed

    DD.NYC® Services

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Package Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Forbes
    • Scholastic
    • Dupont
    • Havas
    • Wallmart
    • CyberYachts
    • Chef Antoine Lours
    • 1010 Wilshire
    • @globalnewyorker
    • The Arts Building
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    DD.NYC® Reviews & Testimonials

    • Randolph De Lano
      Randolph De Lano Managing Director at The Real Estate Fund
      5.0★

      Branding Review from Randolph De Lano

      DD.NYC® developed a website and branding campaign for a real estate investment fund. They were also tasked with creating collaterals for the client's branding efforts. DD.NYC® designed a quality website that exceeded the client's expectations. They completed tasks on time and even ahead of schedule at times. They also went above and beyond to ensure that the client understood the processes for each phase of the project.

    • Alexander Barnes
      Alexander Barnes Senior Project Manager at Seattle Software Development
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Alexander Barnes

      The timeliness, quality, and pricing from DigitalDesign.NYC aligned with the client's expectations. The client is highly pleased with the exceptional and distinctive work produced by DD.NYC®. It responds promptly to communication and feedback, ensuring superior deliverables and a robust project management experience. The team also appreciates agency's readiness to undertake the assignments. (Verified via email)

    • Andrew Fitzgerald
      Andrew Fitzgerald CEO at Maven Energy
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Andrew Fitzgerald

      Great project all around!

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  • Migration Marketing

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    We Help Innovative Brands Shape the Future of Better Living

    Migration Marketing is a strategic brand consultancy specializing in longevity, aging, and wellness. We partner with companies advancing the science of better living, helping them define their brand, craft their story, and stand out in a rapidly evolving market...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Your Product Design Partner for Turning Ideas Into Reality.

    Cerebral Studio stands as digital product design agency distinguished for its expertise in psychology-infused UX design tailored for e-Commerce, B2B platforms, and industries. Our track record showcases the generation of over $500M in value for a broad spectrum of startups and enterprises...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • cgi/vfx﹒ websites﹒ branding . design

    We bring main character energy back into brands.10+ years of turning big ideas into bigger brands through design, websites, visual fx, & strategy for CPG brands...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Better Performance, Greater Impact

    Insign US is a marketing agency focused on multi-location brands.Scaling across locations is complex: each market has its own realities.We help networks manage different models (corporate and franchise), audiences, competitors, and local regulations adapting locally and staying consistent...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • That Tell Your Story -And Drive Results

    At SPINX Digital, their team of innovators, digital marketers, and video editors in tech and design, bring skills above and beyond the ordinary to every project...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Global Advertising, Marketing, and Design

    Carson+Doyle is a global, independent collective of creators proudly part of Generation Z. We guide our clients through the evolving Gen Z landscape by combining bold creativity with unrivalled insights into the next generation of consumers. | carsondoyle.com...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Video Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Helping build and grow your business.

    MyCali Designs is based in Woodland. As a highly-rated design and marketing agency, we are dedicated to achieving results that drive your business success. Our approach centers around actively listening to you, ensuring we understand how we can create the greatest impact...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Woodland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Focus on Care, We Handle the Growth.

    Merging creativity with strategic expertise, Search Business Group specializes in digital marketing for healthcare and dental SEO. Serving healthcare professionals since 1998, we empower practices to focus on care while we drive growth...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Fullerton, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • A San Diego Creative Agency for Branding, Web Design, Graphic Design, & Digital Marketing

    San Diego's Leading Creative Agency for Small Business Branding, Web Design, and Marketing. We at Experia Creative are committed to empowering the growth of small businesses throughout San Diego and beyond. We craft tailored web design, branding, digital marketing, and graphic design solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Launching Your Business into the Digital Stratosphere.

    Spider Bite Webs is here to provide web design solutions that are specifically crafted for your company's needs. Website layouts that pack a powerful punch and are certain to outperform even your most formidable rivals. Having your own website, on the other hand, is still the single most successful method to...

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    Number of Employees
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    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Big Ideas without the Big Overhead.

    Established in 2009, Circa has evolved into a versatile marketing agency proficient in every aspect of the consumer journey. Our hallmark is the delivery of ideas that not only resonate with audiences but also honor their intelligence and valuable time, recognizing the evolving landscape where consumers...

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    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
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    $10,000 - $25,000
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    ISBX (Interactive, Strategy, Branding, Execution) stands as the premier web and mobile application development agency in Southern California, boasting extensive expertise across a diverse spectrum of digital services such as Mobile, Blockchain, IoT, Web3, and Web Development. With a track record of...

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    $25,000 - $50,000
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    7 Projects Listed
  • We Automate Critical Business Processes.

    Nzouat is an Oakland, California based digital consulting and development studio founded by Chris Nzouat. The agency which typically works with small to mid-size businesses and startups offers full-stack web and mobile development, blockchain (smart contracts, NFTs, DeFi), AI/ML integration, and digital...

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    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
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    $1,000 - $10,000
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    13 Projects Listed
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    Codexelle is a website design and digital marketing agency based in London, New York, and Paris, distinguished by its expertise and ambition to drive the growth of the brands and businesses we collaborate with while shaking up their competitors...

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    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Graphic Designer & Expert Web Design Across All Platforms!

    GigiMagine is a Los Angeles-based creative agency with a European touch, founded by French designer Gigi Dayan, who has spent over 20 years in the U.S.. Specializing in custom web design, branding, and digital strategy, we serve both U.S. and European markets, ensuring a blend of sophisticated aesthetics and...

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    $150/hr
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    Pure Junk Media is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, web design, social media management, branding, and online advertising. With more than 25 years of experience, we help businesses improve visibility, attract leads, and achieve measurable growth. Our services include SEO audits...

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  • The Workhorse Behind Breakthrough Brands

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    $150/hr
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  • Brand Focused Shopify Plus eCommerce Agency

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    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    Atin is a strategic design and branding studio operating in London and Los Angeles. We engineer bespoke brand identities, custom logo systems, tactile packaging, and web experiences for venture-backed startups and scaling enterprises...

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    $150/hr
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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. 

TimelinePhaseWhat Happens
Week 1-2Discovery and kickoffGoals defined, audience clarified, technical requirements mapped, content audited
Week 3-4Wireframes and site architecturePage structure and user flows created and approved before design starts
Week 5-6Visual designHigh-fidelity mockups of key pages delivered, first feedback round collected
Week 7-8Design refinement and handoffFinal designs approved, assets prepared, development phase begins