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  • Always a Good Idea

    Sunday Brunch Agency is a full-service communications company in Orange County. Founded on an exclusive custom approach to work with people and businesses we are passionate about. We provide a white glove approach for each client that’s custom & effective to meet your goals...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Design & Branding Agency

    Mindslap is a full service design and branding agency. We help bring life to your project and get the right people looking at your product or service!...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Stockton, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • BRANDING • WEB DESIGN • SOCIAL MEDIA

    We help business owners build beautiful, authentic brands & professional websites without the overwhelm. Our systemized approach makes building a brand an easy, accessible, and enjoyable experience! We can help you attract the right audience by strategically guiding you thru the creation of your brand...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Driving Growth Through Digital Marketing

    Website Depot is a full-service digital marketing agency that helps businesses enhance their online presence and achieve measurable growth. The agency provides tailored digital marketing solutions, including SEO, web design, and social media management, to help clients connect with their target audiences...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • San Francisco's Leading Digital Experience Consultants

    Cylogy, Inc. is a boutique consultancy specialized in Sitecore CMS, Enterprise-grade WordPress, headless development, DevOps optimization and related digital experience, Web CMS and marketing technology tools...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • For All Your Web And Marketing Needs

    Digital Vertex is a web development and marketing firm that has successfully helped thousands of companies grown and promote their business. A family-run business since it's inception in 2004, we apply sound, proven strategies when creating and marketing a website for your company. We understand from our...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creative & Marketing Agency

    Founded in 2000, Ekko Media is a full service digital agency that has the unique ability to bridge the gaps between strategy, creativity and execution, creating a seamless digital dialogue between a brand and its customers. We pride ourselves on being able to cut through industry hype to guide our clients...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Corona, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Born inside an old bookbindery and surrounded by 20th-century printing machines, our founders captured the essence from a time when things were crafted to last and when quality was more important than quantity...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Award-Winning Marketing Solutions - Handcrafted in Napa

    WSI Next Gen Marketing is a digital marketing agency offering a complete suite of digital marketing services: Web Design, SEO, Social Media, Advertising, Email Marketing, Graphic Design, Photographic/Video Services...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Napa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Made by Humans, With Love, From California

    2Leaf is a highly rated and experienced web agency specializing in web design, web development, app development, digital marketing, and SEO. They rank in the top 5 within the greater Sacramento area. They have been in business since 2007...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Results-Oriented Communications

    Brand Orbit builds marketing and communications tools in a highly oxygenated environment of integrity and innovation. Our clients tell us their companies' programs are thriving...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Scaling business with social impact.

    We invest in and nurture profitable, progressive ventures dedicated to positively impacting the world. We believe market-rate returns can (and should) be coupled with virtuous supply chains, job creation, protecting the planet and freedom for disenfranchised communities...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Video Production
    • Web Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Leading Software Company Delivering Bespoke Systems and Applications

    At Filly Coder, we strive to provide you with the best of both worlds by leveraging our in-house application development and web design capabilities to deliver a product that meets your needs...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Design Websites Based on Measured Science.

    We design websites based on measured science. Why is this important? Studies conducted by Stanford University and Microsoft Research concluded that a properly designed web page with a clear value proposition holds peoples attention much longer. Passing the 30-second mark builds reliability, trustworthiness...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Your Goals Are Our Goals. Its as Simple as That.

    We provide an array of Digital Business Solutions as we are dedicated to helping clients access more customers, business and revenue by tapping in to their full digital outreach potential. Whether you need us to provide you with visually captivating images or structure a lead generation and appointment...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Bring Ideas to Life!

    Beehive is a digital marketing agency driven by passion and built with integrity. We pride ourselves on helping our clients meet and exceed their marketing goals...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Build Impactful Brands and Interactive Websites for Changemakers.

    With roots in mighty Scotland and foundations in California, we bring brave creative thinking to the design equation...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Upgrade Your Online Presence to Legendary Status.

    ST8 is a Los Angeles boutique digital marketing agency. We help CEOs and CMOs build and manage effective digital marketing operations through smart processes, analytics, and implementation excellence. Google Partner. SEM Expert...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Transforming Brands Into Brave and Smart Ones

    Sköna is a creative agency that excels in B2B branding, marketing, and design, catering specifically to innovative tech companies. Get in touch with us!...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Conans Web

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Cutting-edge Websites and Marketing Strategies For Law Firms.

    Bold and cutting-edge websites for lawyers. Take a look at a selection of my recent work...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    Location
    San Luis Obispo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Empowering Business Growth

    Power Digital is an award-winning, data-driven marketing company that is nationally recognized for its ability to combine the best of art and science. As a full-service firm, Power Digital is hyper-focused on helping brands scale using data and analytics to guide strategy. Leveraging their team of the...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Awaken Your Company's Inner Potential

    Your company has skills that the world needs to know about! This is what we are all about. We make it easy to get online, make the marketing magic happen, and get the RIGHT customers through the door...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    San Bernardino, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Full-Service Digital Agency

    We are a full service digital agency based in San Diego. People are at the center of our company and we push the boundaries of what's possible, as a team, working collaboratively to deliver only the best results to our clients. We challenge one another to be innovative and intuitive. It's this spirit that...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Digital Services
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Top-Notch Website Design & Development in the USA

    Fixmywebs are the leading website design & development company in the United States, offering a wide range of services including complete company branding, SEO services, mobile app development, and much more. You will get best SMM services (social media marketing), and search engine optimization that are some...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    San Leandro, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Bespoke Web & eCommerce Experiences

    Overture creates brilliant, bespoke web and e-commerce experiences for organizations looking to build an impactful and lasting relationship with their users...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We're in the Business of Growing Your Business.

    Among all the digital agencies in the world, SGD Advertising is one of the few that specializes in advertising, marketing, branding, and public relations with a spotlight focused exclusively on accounts who target seniors, boomers, and adult children...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Novato, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
  • Core Digital Expansion LLC

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    We Save Marketing Clients From Bad Decisions.

    Core Digital Expansion is a premier full-service digital agency founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. We specialize in both direct-to-consumer marketing and marketing for B2B Software products. We build and optimize campaigns that will lower your customer acquisition cost and increase...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    Location
    Culver City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Scale Your Business Faster

    Vix Media Group empowers businesses by providing expert guidance for organic growth. Our team of industry professionals collaborates to deliver impactful, results-driven campaigns. We build meaningful partnerships, focusing on our clients unique goals to drive significant outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Our Quality. Your Efficiency.

    DeviQA is an AI-augmented software testing and QA outsourcing company founded in 2010. Its team of 300+ engineers has supported more than 300 clients across 40+ industries from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 enterprises including Abbott, Tipalti, BP, Mimecast, and Compass...

    Top Services:

    • Software Testing
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • We Design Modern Creative Websites

    We provide excellent solution with modern and trendy design for Website and Mobile app. Give a touch of modern solution to your business...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce 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
    1 Project Listed
  • Trusted Shopify Experts & Partners

    Founded in 2015, Ecommerce Pro has become one of the most trusted Shopify expert agencies worldwide, serving clients from all industries. With expertise in new launches, redesigns, and seamless migrations, we've successfully completed over 100+ projects globally...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Greatest Story Ever Told Is YOURS.

    Ukiiki is a space-age digital marketing agency with the tools and creativity you need to create a memorable brand story and customer journey...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • I Create Growth-Driven Websites

    I design and develop websites that help increase user conversion rates—empowered with user experience, design, and brand presence to cater to the customer needs...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Matching Talent With Success

    Artisan Talent is a premier creative staffing agency that has been redefining talent solutions since its inception. Committed to excellence, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique needs of the creative, digital, and marketing industries...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Legal Services Growth

    A comprehensive creative agency, ONE400 partners with law and legal tech firms to create innovative services and increase market share...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We turn brands into ICONS.

    ICON is a full-service creative agency with a CPG focus and broad multicultural expertise. We deliver conceptual and strategic solutions from simple packaging facelifts to multi-faceted marketing campaigns and everything in-between. Big or small, we’ve got you covered; whether you’re a category leader or...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    36 Projects Listed
  • Website development services

    We create new and optimize existing websites with SEO, content marketing, and conversion optimization...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Take Your Business to the Next Level.

    As a business owner or entrepreneur, you work constantly to grow your dreams of success. Our online marketing and web design agency in Los Angeles makes it easier by providing you with the proven strategies and resources you need to reach more people, drive massive traffic, and skyrocket profits – all at a...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Build Your Digital Team, so You Can Focus on Building Your Business

    Stateside is a minority-owned, California, Small-Business Certified creative & technical digital agency that provides efficient, scalable production services through co-location of resources in the U.S. and Costa Rica...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
  • Bilingual marketing for service businesses and law firms, hands-on since 2011.

    I help small service businesses and immigration law firms get more clients with websites, funnels, SEO, and ads, in English and Spanish. Based in San Francisco and working solo since 2011, so when you hire Brimar, you work directly with me...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Inspired IT Solutions

    Inspironix provides custom web data system development, and InspiroScan, a high quality, cost effective bubble form solution. Inspironix specializes in serving apprenticeships, K-12 education, higher education, public agencies, and emergency medical services...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Pushing the Boundaries of Digital Signage at Scale

    STRATACACHE is accelerating the shift of digital retail transformation by having a full scope of technology under one roof. Our retail solutions allow us to be partners in creating an in-store evolution, fitting into your existing ecosystem by connecting different technologies to truly drive a frictionless...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Video Production
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • One Stop Shop for Your Marketing and Technology Needs

    Offering Digital, Development, and Chatbot Solutions. Pravaah Consulting is a Silicon Valley-based, full-service digital agency. Our purpose is to help SMBs and startups leverage the power of digital to scale new heights. We bring the best practices and tactics adopted by the Fortune 50 companies to the SMBs...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Dublin, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Full-Service Marketing Agency

    Pulse Marketing is a full service marketing agency. We work with clients nationwide to impact their markets with our heartfelt marketing strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Temecula, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
  • Creating Growth-Driven Branding & Websites for Adventurous Dreamers

    Neise Design is a boutique creative studio and design practice based in Los Angeles, California, founded around 2019/2020. It offers bespoke branding, web design, graphic and packaging design, and marketing materials tailored to small and mid-sized businesses and creative ventures, focusing on visually...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We Create Brands That Inspire, Engage and Convert.

    We’re a boutique marketing agency that specializes in helping companies connect with their customers...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    El Segundo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Trusted by Global Enterprises

    At Briskstar Technologies, we have 6+years of experience in core development which makes valuable additions to help clients to grow their business. We have an experienced team of developers based out in India who can assist clients remotely as per their time zone with a weekly reporting structure...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Testing
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Torrance, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Collaborating With Small Businesses all Over the Nation!

    EnlightWorks Web Design and Digital Marketing provides tailored managed web design services for B2B, B2C, small business website design, government web design, and non-profit organizations nationwide...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Benicia, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Best Consulting Solution For Your Business

    K2 Partnering Solutions is the global leader in technology staffing with unparalleled expertise, market knowledge and international presence in ERP (SAP, Oracle), Enterprise Cloud (Salesforce), Analytics/Big Data, Enterprise Mobility and Social/Digital technologies...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Data & Marketing Driven Web Solutions

    Pixsan is focused on delivering results for our clients through our unique partnership approach that makes us an extension of your internal marketing team. We help you drive more qualified traffic and qualified leads to your website through best-in-class digital marketing services that are catered...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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Frequently Asked Questions About Web Design Companies in California

What red flags should I watch for when evaluating web design firms in California?

The most common red flags when evaluating web design firms in California are vague contracts, portfolios with no performance data, and agencies that can't explain their process before you sign. If something feels unclear in the sales stage, it won't get clearer once the project starts. 

Pay attention to: 

  • Portfolios with no measurable outcomes, only visuals, no conversion or performance data 
  • Vague contracts without milestones, revision limits, or a defined handoff process 
  • No post-launch support plan, or support billed at surprise hourly rates 
  • Designs that look templated across clients, same layout, different logo 
  • Pressure to sign before receiving a detailed proposal 

What do California web design agencies charge that most buyers don't expect?

Most California web design agencies quote a project price that doesn't include content migration, platform licensing, or post-launch support — costs that can add thousands to the final invoice. Always ask for a line-item breakdown before signing. 

  • Content migration: Moving existing pages, copy, and SEO data is rarely included by default 
  • CMS licensing: Platforms like Webflow or Shopify carry ongoing subscription fees 
  • Hosting and domain management: Often invoiced separately after launch 
  • Extra revision rounds: Anything beyond the contracted limit is typically billed hourly 
  • Post-launch fixes: Many web design companies in California treat these as a separate retainer 

How do I know if a California web design firm has real eCommerce or SaaS experience?

Ask for evidence, not examples. A California web design firm with genuine eCommerce or SaaS experience can show you conversion rate improvements, platform-specific expertise (Shopify, Magento, custom builds), and decisions they made about checkout UX or onboarding flows, not just what the site looks like. 

If their case studies only show visual redesigns with no business metrics attached, their experience is likely surface-level. Ask for a reference you can actually call. 

When does it make sense to hire a local California web design agency?

When proximity adds real value to the work. That means in-person discovery sessions, brand shoots, or ongoing collaboration that benefits from being in the same room.  

It also makes sense if you're in a regulated industry, like healthcare, legal, or finance, where a California web design agency familiar with state compliance standards reduces your risk. 

For fully remote projects with a clear brief and defined deliverables, geography matters far less than process and expertise. 

What does a bad web design engagement look like, and how do I avoid it?

Most failed projects fail because of misaligned expectations that nobody caught early. The pattern is usually the same: no staged delivery, no named point of contact, and scope changes handled informally until costs spiral. 

  • Require milestone-based delivery so you're reviewing work in stages, not at the end 
  • Get a named project lead in writing before work starts 
  • Make sure the contract defines what triggers a change order 

Should I start with a pilot project or commit to a full engagement upfront?

A pilot makes sense when you haven't worked with the agency before, and the full scope is large or high stakes. A smaller paid task, such as a landing page, a design audit, or a single feature, tells you how they communicate, how they handle feedback, and whether their process matches what they promised in the proposal. 

That said, not every California web design firm offers pilots, and some projects don't lend themselves to it. If the agency has strong references from similar projects and a contract with clear milestones and exit clauses, committing upfront is a reasonable call.

How do I compare two web designers in California who look equally qualified on paper?

Send both a detailed brief and watch how they respond: what they ask, what they miss, how long it takes. That tells you more than their portfolio.  

Then ask each one how they handle scope changes mid-project. Vague answers here become expensive problems later. 

The designers who ask better questions during the proposal stage almost always run better projects. 

What should I expect week by week in the first 60 days after hiring?

A well-structured engagement with web design companies in California follows a clear arc: discovery first, structure second, visuals third. Agencies that skip straight to design generate the most expensive revision cycles. 

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