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Design Sketchers is a comprehensive digital marketing service provider, dedicated to transforming your vision of online presence into a remarkable reality. Our emphasis lies in cultivating robust customer engagement strategies, ensuring an impactful and immersive online experience for your audience...
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- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Modesto, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects 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...
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- Package Design
- Branding
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- Social Media Marketing
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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
Websites Built for Speed & Conversion. We create stunning, high-converting websites for businesses worldwide. Based in San Jose, CA Stand out from competitors, attract more leads, and grow your revenue. Get Your Website Live Fast...
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- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
TechAuditPros is a leading white label SEO agency offering outsource SEO services, SEO outsourcing services, technical SEO, link building, local SEO, and website optimization for agencies and businesses worldwide. As a trusted SEO outsourcing company India, we provide scalable, cost-effective solutions for...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- California Hot Springs, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Logo Design
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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
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...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Branding
- Email Marketing
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- 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
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
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Funkhaus is an independent, leadership-led Los Angeles digital agency that brings strategy, content, design, and technology together to build distinctive brands and digital platforms...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Hounder, we are passionate about helping our clients create meaningful digital products and experiences that deliver results. We ensure projects receive the focus they need to be done correctly and on schedule – reducing cost and risk for all stakeholders involved. Our success is measured solely by how...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Redlands, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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...
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- 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
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...
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- 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
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...
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- 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
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
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...
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- 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
Evolve Media is a web design company in California that researches a client's industry, audience, and competitors before presenting any design direction, aiming to surface what makes the brand genuinely distinct. That research feeds directly into messaging and visual choices...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Claremont, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are a mobile application studio, built around a core team of seasoned marketers, serial entrepreneurs, veteran strategists and big idea lovers. We work with a diverse array of brands, companies, organizations and individuals to turn great ideas into powerful apps...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $215/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Metajive is a web design agency that builds lasting relationships by crafting growth-driven digital experiences that elevate brands and exceed business goals. Market-leading insights position us as the clear choice for websites, digital products, and marketing automation, empowering B2B and DTC brands to...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Encinitas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
Design in Mind is a Silicon Valley creative agency that prides itself on custom design solutions for every client. Since 2002, weve helped companies of all sizes and industries build, refresh, and scale their brands against key business objectives...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
An Immersive Media Agency specializing in the development of Extended Reality (XR, AR, VR, MR) experiences driving meaningful connections between brands & consumers. Our global team of skilled designers, artists, and developers craft creative narratives & experiences powered by emerging tech...
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- VR/AR
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Culver City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Campground is a design studio that specializes in creating brands and experiences for bold companies. As a hands-on creative partner, we strengthen and invigorate brands through effective strategy and thoughtful design...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Persius is a full-service creative agency specializing in building brands, designing websites, and crafting marketing campaigns that resonate. We blend strategy and creativity to deliver work that drives connection and achieves meaningful results...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
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- Location
- Beverly Hills, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Roboto Studio is a Next.js and Sanity agency in San Francisco. We build headless content platforms for companies that have outgrown their CMS, so marketing teams can publish without waiting on a developer. Recent work includes Tray.ai, Topaz Labs and Slingshot Bio...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
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
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
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...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
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 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
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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
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
When it comes to digital marketing, you deserve an agency that doesn't make empty promises. SeoTuners is here for businesses that want tangible results from SEO. Our team is dedicated to helping your website achieve a positive presence in search engine rankings through proven whitehat strategies...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
- PPC
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- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Future Holidays is the ultimate destination for brands looking to level up their digital presence and create an immersive experience that truly reflects the essence of their brand. With 20 years in e-commerce, they provide white-glove service as a certified Shopify partner while remaining hyperfocused on user...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
WorldLight Media assists clients in boosting website engagement, generating leads from website traffic, and converting those leads into paying customers...
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- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- SEO
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Fresno, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Pattern
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Pattern specializes in crafting contemporary brands, innovative eCommerce experiences and cutting-edge products and platforms...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
3Block Digital is a dynamic digital agency specializing in design, marketing, and web solutions tailored to elevate the brand's success. The agency's strategic approach focuses on identifying the most effective areas for improvement within clients' sales and marketing efforts. As such, 3Block Digital tailors...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vista, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- Advertising
- Branding
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to Studio Red, an award-winning industrial design firm in Menlo Park, California. Established in 1983, our approach synergizes innovation with viability, enhancing brands and pleasing users...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $198/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Pacific IQ is a highly awarded Shopify centric studio located in California. Our specialty is e-commerce, where we offer elevated design, state-of-the-art engineering, and superior service...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are experts at delivering marketing solutions for lawyers and law firms...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a brand and software development agency specializing in building eCommerce, iOS, and feature-rich websites and apps that move your business forward...
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- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Cozy specializes in delivering reliable creative support that feels like an extension of your team...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Clay
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.Top UI/UX design, web design, and branding agency in San Francisco.
Clay is a California web design company whose work covers user research, sitemaps, user flows, wireframes, and design screens, built into a component-based design system for easy scaling. An in-house content studio adds illustration, motion design, and photography, so visual assets come from one team...
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- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
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Clay built our new website to support a product launch, and we were impressed by how quickly they delivered. The site met our expectations perfectly. They worked efficiently and provided high-quality results right on schedule.
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Clay designed and developed our car retail website, and the results were outstanding. The site looked stunning and worked exactly as needed. They stood out for their patience, attentiveness, and excellent service. Communication was always clear, and they delivered on time.
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Clay redesigned and rebuilt our nonprofit’s website with fresh UX/UI research to guide the process. The new site improved conversions, earned great user feedback, and boosted internal efficiency. Communication across all channels was seamless, and their responsiveness and high-quality results went beyond what we expected.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsTinyFrog Technologies provides custom website design, WordPress website development, secure hosting & maintenance, and content writing services...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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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
Your UX/UI design partner for B2B workplace products...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- WordPress Website Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
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...
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- 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
We are a boutique, dedicated team of diverse professionals with over 40 years of combined digital marketing experience. We consult with each client to bring optimal results within budget and prove our deliverables with detailed reporting and monthly reviews. We specialize in top of funnel strategies like...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- PPC
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- 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
Fueled is a top digital transformation agency that caters to a variety of unicorn startups, global brands, and Fortune 500 companies...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
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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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