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  • Executive Creative Consulting & Design

    Robyn & Robyn helps founders, leadership teams, and organizations clarify brand direction, sharpen their message, and make creative decisions with confidence...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Demystifying Creative

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
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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
  • Achieving the Unachievable.

    We create and manage the world's most iconic brands. Brand and product agency that delivers heroic work and legendary clients. DECOSTA has worked with clients in a wide range of industries including entertainment, consumer goods, technology, energy, finance, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Marketing Generates Actions.

    CrowdBoost Marketing is a full-service agency in Burbank, CA, building marketing that moves people to act since 2006. One 17-person team handles websites, SEO (including AEO and GEO for AI search), paid ads, email, social, photo, video, branding and AI consulting, so clients get the personal attention of a...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • AEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $295/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Prioritize People and Process To Build Relationships Between Brands and Communities.

    As a diversity-driven, woman-owned marketing agency, we believe in putting people first. Our team of artists, content creators, data nerds and marketing unicorns dream up and execute engaging campaigns that meet clients goals and audiences needs. We're ready for you. Are you ready for us?...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Event Marketing
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    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • We Help Brands See Into the Future

    Introducing XTRA BOLD AI, a revolutionary agency at the forefront of AI-powered creativity and data-driven excellence. With a proven track record working with industry giants like Starbucks, Amazon, and Nike, we bring a wealth of experience to deliver unparalleled creative excellence. Our expertise extends...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    San Rafael, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Look good. Sound good. Do good.

    Square Lightning operates as a comprehensive consultancy, offering full-service solutions in graphic design, communications, and editorial expertise. Ranging from branding initiatives to video production, social media campaigns to impactful reports, we partner with businesses, nonprofits, educators, and...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
  • Metajive helps brands grow through design, technology & modern marketing.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Want to GROW and extend your brand? You need Movere.

    At CRC, Movere stands for emotionally-resonant branding & messaging that moves people: it lights up their heart (giving them the feels), and sparks their mind, motivating them to take action (read: sales).Movere is what delivers actual results to our clients... Growth, extension, and expansion...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Marketing Agency That Blends Creative Branding With Emotional Advertising.

    Sagon-Phior is a full-service creative agency specializing in emotional marketing and brand growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • SEO
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Websites Designed by Real People.

    MyMediaDesigner is a bay area digital marketing boutique. We specialize in responsive website design, graphic design, video production, and collateral marketing...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Top Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality Agency

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Authentic Visual Storytelling for Bold Brands

    Discover authentic creativity with By The See Creative. From brand and website design to compelling storytelling and immersive branding experiences, we navigate your brand's journey to success. Dive into our portfolio at www.bytheseecreative.com and let your vision set sail with tailored creative solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Huntington Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Sculpting Memorable Brand and Websites for Over 10 Years.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Connecting Brands and Technology.

    FINE is a digital agency that helps brands connect with customers through various platforms by offering services in strategy, design, and technology. Their expertise has helped industries such as wine and spirits, hospitality, consumer technology, banking, and finance stand out in a crowded market...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
  • Let's Build Tomorrow Together.

    We are a brand and software development agency specializing in building eCommerce, iOS, and feature-rich websites and apps that move your business forward...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Driving Digital Success with Innovative Strategy and Web Solutions

    Urban Insight is the leading digital agency in Los Angeles, specializing in digital strategy, website design, development, and support. With a focus on project leadership, thoughtful design, and technical best practices, we create award-winning websites that drive success. Our proven track record and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Design With Impact.

    Your UX/UI design partner for B2B workplace products...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • 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
  • Marketing that advances your social impact and the common good.

    HelpGood is a full-service marketing and communications agency focused on social impact. Our clients are nonprofits, foundations, universities, government agencies, and purpose-driven organizations. HelpGood's offices are in Los Angeles and NYC. We are a certified B Corp...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Branding
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Business Technology Made Easy

    Xobee Networks is the #1 Managed Service Provider of innovative, cost-effective, and cutting-edge technology solutions in California. Through our wide range of services, we've helped businesses, non-profits, government entities and other organizations throughout California for over 26 years. Were the tech...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Fresno, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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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  • Unlimited Design From Top 1% Talent

    DesignX'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...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • Design Agency Bridging Product & Brand

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    18 Projects Listed
  • We Specialize in Brand Strategy, Branding, UX/UI Design, and Web Development.

    Pill Creative Studio is a branding agency for startups and growing companies ready to build distinctive, enterprise-ready brands and websites. We partner with clients who value strategic thinking as much as exceptional execution...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    13 Projects Listed
  • UI/UX Design, Branding & Web Design Agency

    Webgamma is a UI/UX design, branding, and web design agency that helps businesses turn complex ideas into meaningful digital experiences. From intuitive interfaces to distinctive brand identities, we design and build websites that connect with users and drive real results...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • AI creative agency in Los Angeles: AI video, social content, websites and marketing automation.

    We're an AI creative agency in Los Angeles producing AI video, social content, websites and marketing automation for brands. Creative direction first...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • #1 Product Strategy, UX Audit, UX Design

    Product design & marketing experts driving growth. Founded in 2013, Wandr is an award-winning Product strategy & UX/UI design agency...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • We Elevate Brands With Peerless Creative, Exceptional Design and Strategies That Make an Impact.

    Whether you are starting a new business and need a logo and website to connect with your customers or are an already established company that needs to evolve to the next level – we have the talent, skill set and experience to successfully collaborate with you to take your brand to new heights...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project 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...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Cultivating Experiences To Essentials

    Haus Haus is a branding and product design studio based in Los Angeles, Denver, and Vancouver. Our mission is to make great design accessible to businesses of all sizes...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designing and Building Platforms for Your AI Bot Development.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Blockchain
    • IoT
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • From Concept to Conversion.

    With twenty years of industry expertise, Spark Agency remains a pioneering force in the digital realm, continuously adapting to the dynamic technological landscape. Grounded in a customer-centric philosophy, our success is intricately tied to the achievements of our clients, driving us to deliver unparalleled...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Hermosa Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 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...

    Top Services:

    • Blockchain
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    13 Projects Listed
  • Big Ideas Start with SunerGarcia.

    We are SunerGarcia. We are an innovative digital marketing agency that focuses on building around technology and consumer experience. We build exciting brand experiences for our clients. Our team is a fine assortment of movers and shakers, creatives, designers, planners, tech enthusiast, and all around hard...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Software Development
    • Show more
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Workhorse Behind Breakthrough Brands

    Most businesses waste time and money on scattered marketing and inconsistent messaging that fails to connect. Brandhorse helps growth-minded companies cut through the noise with clear strategy, cohesive storytelling, and creative execution that drives measurable results. We turn brand confusion into market...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Video, Social, Ads All Under One Roof

    MLC Media is a full-service creative and advertising agency based in San Diego. We produce high-impact video content, manage social media strategies, and run performance-driven ad campaigns across Meta, Google, and TikTok. Our founder-led model means clients work directly with senior strategists no handoffs...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
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    Number of Employees
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    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Cutting Edge Managed IT Services

    Smile Global was founded with a simple yet powerful belief every organization, no matter its size, deserves enterprise-level IT consulting and support at an affordable cost. We saw the challenges that non-profits and small to mid-size businesses faced with technology and knew there was a better way...

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    Average Hourly Rate
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    Minimal Budget
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    1 Project Listed
  • Developing Compelling Content That Sells

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    Number of Employees
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    Average Hourly Rate
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  • Where Creativity Reaches Its Utmost Potential

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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    Ad Victorem is a Los Angeles-based creative agency that combines award-winning creativity with business strategy to help challenger brands disrupt the status quo...

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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
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    3 Projects Listed
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    Average Hourly Rate
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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