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Designli
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.+1Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Build software people actually pay for.
Designli opens every engagement with a clickable UX/UI prototype and a development-ready product backlog, scoping and estimating each feature before development starts. This validates ideas early, helping founders raise funding and align stakeholders before writing any code...
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- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
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Designli Reviews & Testimonials
Software Development Review from David Williamson
We brought Designli in to turn our construction management software idea into a clickable MVP prototype, complete with designed screens and user stories showing how the platform will work. They delivered on time and beyond what we expected. People in the construction industry who tried it were impressed by how simple and easy to use it is, even though the product behind it is complex. Communication was quick and clear, and the project was well managed throughout.
Mobile App Development Review from John Laporte
Designli helped us define the requirements, features, and user experience for an app for our motorcycle organization. They produced technical documentation and a clickable prototype covering navigation, member tools, and safety features. They were responsive, delivered on time every time, and turned our broad concepts into something people could actually click through. The prototype got our stakeholders aligned, earned internal approval, and set us up for engineering, and working out design questions early should save us rework later.
Mobile App Development Review from Brandi Heffner
Designli built our SaaS product from scratch, using AI to speed up development, with AWS and Cloudflare in the stack, and they also handle our hosting and maintenance. We had a working MVP in just 30 days and have kept adding features since. In the first 60 days they went beyond what we expected, largely because they took the time to really learn our business and our market. Coordination through Basecamp and Google Meet has kept everything organized.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsDesignX's UX work covers research, wireframes, prototypes, usability testing, information architecture, and user flow mapping. UI work spans website design, app design, product design, SaaS design, and design systems, built in Figma with AI-aided tools...
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- UI/UX Design
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- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 11 Projects Listed
The Bureau Of Small Projects
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Big Brand Experience Put to Work for Small Business, Nonprofits and Startups
Small Projects Bureau assigns different specialists to messaging, homepage design, and interior pages, aiming for depth at each stage. Content creation, photography, and video get folded into the design process too, treating imagery as core to how a site performs rather than a final add-on...
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 31 Projects Listed
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The Bureau Of Small Projects Reviews & Testimonials
Web Development Review from Michael Arnaldo
We have worked with Bureau of Small Projects as our primary WordPress engineering partner for over three years. They have consistently delivered on technically demanding projects and have been a reliable resource for both development work and ongoing site maintenance.What distinguishes them is the combination of technical capability and operational professionalism. Communication is structured and consistent, scoping is accurate, and the team responds quickly when issues come up. For organizations that need a dependable agency for sophisticated WordPress work, Bureau of Small Projects comes with our strong recommendation.
Web Development Review from Whit Garling, PMP
We needed a development partner that was highly capable, willing to work through ambiguity, and could handle the pressure of a fast-paced project with a large scope and extremely complicated stakeholder landscape.BSP delivered on all counts. We could not have asked for a better partner. They truly felt like an extension of our team when things got intense. Always quick to respond to fires, problem solve and offer options, and maintain poise at all times. 10/10 experience!Highly recommend this team to anyone looking for a world class development partner!
Small Business Review from Eryn Schnel Yolac
What an amazing journey this has been! Im incredibly impressed by the results, and I owe it all to David, Camielle, and the fantastic team. The outcome has far surpassed what I imagined, and Im genuinely thrilled. Your commitment and hard work are evident in every detail. Thank you for delivering such exceptional work!
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsWeb design at Jives Media sits alongside brand strategy, SEO, paid media, and content development, letting design decisions stay connected to the broader marketing plan. The web design firm in California also offers responsive design that ensures every site displays well across desktop, tablet, and mobile...
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- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
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- 5 Projects Listed
Deal Design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.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...
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- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 12 Projects Listed
Ramotion runs website audits using Lighthouse and heatmaps, checking load times, navigation paths, and accessibility against WCAG standards before recommending a redesign or a refresh. Full builds move through information architecture, custom UI kits, responsive layouts, and rigorous testing before launch...
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- Web Design
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- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
Consensus Creative opens every project with a strategy call to outline content, layout, and aesthetics. Launch includes either training for clients who want to manage their own site or a monthly care plan covering hosting, edits, and security updates for those who'd rather hand it off...
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 8 Projects Listed
Zoek's design work spans full website redesigns, express builds for startups, and custom eCommerce stores, all built on the Wix platform. Graphic design and branding work extends the same visual identity across business cards, ad campaigns, and other brand materials beyond the website itself...
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- Web Design
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- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ANML
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We Create Result Driven Apps, Websites, and Brands
ANML is a web design company in California that designs web interfaces, app interfaces, and touch screen displays, extending into IoT experiences for connected devices. Front-end and back-end development follow the same design work, including headless Shopify builds for eCommerce clients...
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
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ANML Reviews & Testimonials
Product Design Review from Manuel Colom
Working with ANML on the Yummly app experience and the Yummly Smart Thermometer (IoT) was an outstanding collaboration. Yummly combined personalized recipe discovery, meal planning, and guided cooking into a highly curated food experience, while the Smart Thermometer extended that ecosystem into connected cooking with real-time temperature tracking and assisted preparation workflows. As Director of UX at Yummly, I worked closely with ANML throughout both initiatives, and they operated almost as a seamless extension of our internal design team. Their work consistently demonstrated excellent design craft, strong product thinking, and a highly collaborative mindset. Beyond delivering high-quality UX and visual design, their contribution helped sharpen and strengthen the overall value proposition of the products by making complex cooking experiences feel approachable, premium, and intuitive for users.
Web Design Review from Nathan Thornburgh
As Anthony Bourdain's partners, we were approached by CNN to create an immersive digital site that would provide a beautiful home for each destination covered by Bourdain's show Parts Unknown. It was a huge task not least because there were already close to 100 destinations to integrate into a usable global site. But also because the site was meant to live up to the beauty and aesthetic of the television program. And it needed to be done in a way that satisfied both our mainstream luxury advertisers (like LandRover, ANA, and more) but also the famously high standards of Bourdain himself. ANML engaged in this 18-month design and build process with outstanding workmanship and creative decision-making. They navigated wildly different and demanding stakeholders. And in the end they built a site that still looks fresh even nearly a decade later. If you want to make lasting work, there is no one else I could recommend more.
Web Design Review from Alex Lacerda
We partnered with ANML to evolve our digital experience in a way that stayed true to our brand while modernizing how we present our products and story. As a company with a long history in music, it was important to find a partner who could respect that legacy while helping us move forward.ANML took the time to understand our brand, our audience, and the role our products play for musicians. They built on our existing foundation and translated it into a more cohesive and intuitive experience that better reflects who we are today.Their team brought strong thinking across UX and design, helping us improve how content is structured, how products are presented, and how users navigate the experience. The collaboration was smooth and highly responsive throughout.The end result is a more polished and modern experience that still feels authentic to our brand. ANML was a thoughtful and reliable partner, and we would highly recommend them.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsCloseloop's Design Studio builds wireframes and interactive prototypes to visualize a product's structure before development starts, iterating quickly based on user feedback. Web and mobile UI/UX design work follows, focused on navigation and visual clarity that keeps users engaged...
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- AI Development
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- Mountain View, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 31 Projects Listed
Digital Folks is the most trusted website design and digital marketing company in Vancouver, Canada and the USA...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
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- 8 Projects Listed
TechnoScore is a 5-star rated, CMMI Level 3 digital engineering partner delivering AI-enabled web, mobile, cloud, and enterprise software. With 25+ years of experience, ISO-certified security, and a vetted team of 200+ developers, we have successfully completed 6,000+ projects globally...
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- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $14/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Workshop Built
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Workshop Built maps website strategy and UX before starting visual design, treating structure and user flow as the foundation. UI design and component systems come next, building a visual language that scales across pages instead of one screen at a time...
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- Branding
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- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 32 Projects Listed
Websites | Marketing | Design | AI Search | Social...
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- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
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- 8 Projects Listed
RNO1
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.RNO1 is a global branding and digital growth agency for modern brands that refuse to play it safe. We design Radical Digital Experiences that don't just look good: they drive real growth...
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- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
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- 10 Projects Listed
As the #1 rated Digital Marketing agency, we deliver exceptional results at fair and affordable rates. We even offer a price match on any comparable quote. With no contracts required, you can focus on growing your business while we handle the rest. Request your free, no-obligation quote today!...
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- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Futuristic Web Studios designs informational sites, eCommerce stores, and web portals, adjusting layout and content strategy to whichever format a business needs. ECommerce builds focus on product photography and organized navigation, aiming to make browsing and checkout feel effortless...
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- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 20 Projects Listed
Vivid Software Solutions is a creative website design company offering web design, SEO and web development services in San Diego...
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- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $77/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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- 4 Projects Listed
Ripe Media is a Los Angeles digital agency founded in 2003, specializing in web design, WordPress development, branding, and eLearning for nonprofits, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and mission-driven brands...
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
I am grateful that you took the time to visit! Because you are here, I may assume that you are searching for help with some aspect of software development, whether it is UI/UX design or mobile app development. You are at the appropriate location. Your unique requirements for digital company might become a...
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- Mobile App Development
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Lounge Lizard
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.+1Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Lounge Lizard designs on WordPress, Shopify, and Magento, layering in UI/UX design, responsive design, and content management to complement the service. The web design company in California also offers UX analysis to pinpoint issues like inconsistent interfaces or confusing navigation before a redesign...
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 27 Projects Listed
Our high-performing teams of 1000+ professionals aim to bridge gaps in performance and maximize a companys potential, regardless of time zone and geographical boundaries...
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
ZERO NEGATIVE
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Zero Negative pairs UI/UX design and prototyping with 3D web design for clients wanting more immersive, interactive sites than standard templates allow. Brand design and illustration work often run alongside the web build, giving each project a distinct visual identity from the start...
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- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Devoq is the go-to destination for cutting-edge design solutions. As a premier design agency, we specialize in helping businesses achieve breakthroughs with awe-inspiring visuals that leave a lasting impact...
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- Location
- Ontario, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $14/hr
We craft digital products that streamline your processes, expand your customer base, and drive business growth. Strategically located within your reach, we'll take your ambitious project from an intriguing idea to an outstanding success stories...
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- Web Design
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Intero Digital
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.#1 Rated Digital Marketing Agency in the US
Driven by patented technology and proven strategies, our team works to take market share from your competitors, increase your brand equity, grow qualified traffic, and increase your revenue and profit...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
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Intero Digital Reviews & Testimonials
Digital Marketing Review from Dan Murphy
Working with Intero Digital has brought a new dimension to our business. We are in a HIGHLY competitive field. Of the nationwide companies in our field, we are in the top 5 and climbing. Intero Digital is [a] significant part of that success. [The] bottom line is every marketing dollar counts. Our dollars spent with Intero Digital are now a priority. (Verified via email)
Digital Marketing Review from Julie Gonzalez
Our working relationship with the team at Intero Digital is easily one of our favorites! Not only does the team collaborate on ideas to grow our online presence and increase revenue, but they also do it in a way that makes sense for us and makes us excited!
SEO Review from Madison Lee
These people are effective, creative, and responsive. Would absolutely recommend.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsBlack Château is a full-service marketing and PR agency that specializes in promoting authors and their books, as well as personality brands and creative businesses with a story to tell. The company developed the proprietary Author Network, an affordable marketing and PR strategy for authors that includes...
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Our success at Burst Digital comes from blending innovative digital craftsmanship with intuitive user experiences. Our expertly crafted strategies consistently outperform expectations in creating visually compelling interfaces and seamless online journeys that elevate brand presence and drive engagement...
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Brainbox is an expert agency in web design, UI/UX, branding, graphic design, and packaging design, aimed at helping businesses and organizations develop cohesive and effective visual identities. Our team of experienced designers and developers collaborates closely with clients to understand their business...
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Quantum IT Innovation, our team excels in AI, Big Data, RPA, and Mobile App Development for iOS, Android, and Cross-Platform. We also offer expert SEO, PPC, and Social Media services to drive your business forward in the USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, UAE, Australia, India, & across the globe...
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- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- PPC
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- Location
- San Clemente, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 101 Projects Listed
Thrive Internet Marketing Agency is an industry-leading digital marketing service provider that delivers performance-driven marketing strategies. We have generated +2.4M conversions for SEO clients and over $14.6 million in revenue for eCommerce businesses (as of 2021)...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
At DCM Moguls, our dental PPC strategies guarantee monthly inflow of qualified clients. We optimize PPC to tap into those keen on your dental services. Under the stewardship of Tim Healy, a two-decade marketing veteran, our customized strategies ensure every dollar invested yields a fruitful return...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We're Volts Consulting, a team of design experts and marketing strategists passionate about turning your online presence into a powerful growth engine...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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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- Web Design
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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
Jungle Creatives
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Jungle Creatives builds brands that stand out and digital products that perform combining strategic design, UI/UX, web development, and motion to drive real, measurable growth...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 45 Projects Listed
We, at CrossGraphic Ideas, are a result-oriented digital marketing & graphic design company serving the USA, the UK, France, Canada, and India...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 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
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Smoking Chimney
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We help ambitious brands leverage video, ad & brand films, branding, UI/UX design, and full-service creative solutions to achieve rapid growth seamless experiences, intuitive results...
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- Video Production
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Right Tail provides a high-performance Product Software Development and IT Staff Augmentation team built for speed, precision, and outcomes. We partner with startups, scale-ups, and enterprise technology companies to design, build, and scale world-class digital products...
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- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
TinyFrog Technologies provides custom website design, WordPress website development, secure hosting & maintenance, and content writing services...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Grazitti Interactive, a global leader in digital innovation, offering AI-driven solutions to drive customer success. We specialize in Salesforce, marketing automation, analytics, and more, partnering with industry giants to deliver results-oriented solutions for clients...
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- Video Production
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- Location
- Mountain View, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Robyn & Robyn helps founders, leadership teams, and organizations clarify brand direction, sharpen their message, and make creative decisions with confidence...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Business Consulting
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- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
SFWPExperts creates visually stunning websites that reflect your brand and achieve your goals. With a client-centric approach, cutting-edge solutions, and a commitment to quality, we deliver exceptional results. Contact us today to elevate your online presence...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Tentackles is a premier UI/UX design agency, serving global clients since 2018. We specialize in innovative and user-centric digital solutions that captivate audiences and drive conversions. Our expert team crafts visually engaging and seamless user experiences. Need top-tier design? Connect with us...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Walnut, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
StraightFire Web Design and Digital Marketing
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Our clients achieve conversions not just because of their website's stunning visuals, but also due to its SEO-optimized content and captivating videos, drone footage, and photography. We strategically craft everything with unforgettable programming and an intuitive user interface...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
The Saba SEO professionals will handle all the intricate SEO techniques to ensure your website thrives. As a search engine marketing agency, we focus on creating effective campaigns within your budget, while staying up-to-date with the latest trends in the field. Trust in our team of top talent to help you...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Struggling to achieve digital marketing success? Our clients were too, until they found us. With 12+ years of experience, we master SEO, PPC, design, analytics, and more. Elevate your business with Everzocial today. Your success fuels ours...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Temecula, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
INCREASE YOUR CONVERSIONS WITH DIGICORNSOur unique and structured conversion optimisation approach helps companies witness a boost in sales. We excel in crafting simple, clear, and highly converting websites. With Digi Corns, your website is going to work for you...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Our Approach to Digital Marketing is Centered Around an “It’s All Connected” Brand Strategy...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Location
- San Luis Obispo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Opel Solutions: Your trusted digital partner since 2020. Our expertise encompasses digital marketing, web development, software services, and design excellence. We elevate your online presence, from SEO and social media marketing to e-commerce and custom software solutions...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Web Design Companies in California by City
- Anaheim
- Antioch
- Beverly Hills
- California City
- Carlsbad
- Chula Vista
- El Segundo
- Encinitas
- Folsom
- Fremont
- Fresno
- Fullerton
- Glendale
- Huntington Beach
- Irvine
- Laguna Beach
- Long Beach
- Los Angeles
- Mountain View
- Newport Beach
- Oakland
- Orange County
- Oxnard
- Palo Alto
- Pasadena
- Pleasanton
- Riverside
- Roseville
- Sacramento
- Salinas
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Clara
- Santa Clarita
- Santa Monica
- Santa Rosa
- Sausalito
- Sunnyvale
- Temecula
- Torrance
- Vista
- Walnut
- Walnut Creek
- West Hollywood
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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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