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TouchZen
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Premiere Mobile Applications
75+ Mobile Apps Shipped. 12+ Apps Featured by Apple & Google. 20M+ Downloads...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
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TouchZen Reviews & Testimonials
Mobile App Development Review from Shaya Ghanouni
The Touchzen team was amazing!! They were always responsive and ready to incorporate our feedback. The quality of their work was great and the tips they gave us during development were extremely helpful. We would gladly work with them again.
Mobile App Development Review from Domenic Fraboni
We couldn't be more pleased with our experience with TouchZen. They took over a bad situation left behind by our previous development team and have been able to continue to build new features while cleaning up the old project. We have been very pleased with their developers responsiveness as well as the project management. I would highly recommend working with them for any of your web or mobile app development needs.
B2C Apps Review from Brett Lassig
We have been extremely impressed with TouchZen's development team behind the Get Cover Mobile App. Their approach has been collaborative, and responsive to the needs of our warranty and claims environment.The app is intuitive for end users while still delivering the robust functionality needed on the backend, especially around claims processing, and real-time updates.Their diligence has made a significant impact. Features like streamlined claim submission, status tracking, have enhanced both customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.Overall, this highly capable and professional development team has delivered quality work and stands behind it. We look forward to continuing to build and scale with them.
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Magneto IT Solutions
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Magneto IT Solutions designs custom UI for ecommerce storefronts, aligning color schemes, layout, and typography with current design trends and market research. This design work extends into Magento and Adobe Commerce theming, keeping visual identity consistent across a client's product catalog and checkout...
Top Services:
- Branding
- AEO
- AI Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 50 Projects Listed
DYODE
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Scale eCommerce growth with a team thats done it before
DYODE is an industry-recognized eCommerce agency based in Fullerton, CA (Orange County), founded in 2016 by two former heads of eCommerce from PacSun and Tilly's. Staffed with industry veterans, the team has sat on the brand side and operates as an extension of your team, not a vendor. With 200+ brands served...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Fullerton, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
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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
- VR/AR
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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
At Revelation, we excel in creating remarkable brands that blend digital innovation with tangible products. Dive into our website to discover the projects we've proudly worked on, highlighting our imaginative prowess in full swing...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- West Hollywood, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Moburst is a digital & creative full-service, mobile-first marketing agency that helps companies to scale and become category leaders. From Fortune 1000 brands to startups our key clients: Google, Uber, Samsung, Discovery, Dunkin', Robinhood. Playtika, Gett, Fiverr, Pfizer, Nielsen, Sony, Reddit, Dropbox...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Media Buying
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Right Tail provides a high-performance Product Software Development and IT Staff Augmentation team built for speed, precision, and outcomes. We partner with startups, scale-ups, and enterprise technology companies to design, build, and scale world-class digital products...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
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
We are a full-service design studio passionate about building brands that uplift & support women...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
ZAAG SYSTEMS delivers scalable web, mobile & AI solutions with sleek design, driving business growth for US startups...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
A global technology outsourcing and custom Development Company with expertise into diverse Web Development, Custom Software and Mobile Applications...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Temecula, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 38 Projects Listed
Sagon-Phior is a full-service creative agency specializing in emotional marketing and brand growth...
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- 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
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...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- 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
Boutique Shopify Plus agency, Premier Partner, founded 2011. Fractional Shopify Teams and the Conspire Build for established brands in supplements, tile and paint, and food. Clients stay for years...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- CRO
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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
- 4 Projects Listed
Vrinsoft is the most promising IT solution providing company, based in India which is a one-stop shop for all your business needs. We are a Microsoft certified IT company, which besides rendering professional and comprehensive business solutions also cater a range of services in mobile technologies...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We are a Fremont, CA based web design and mobile application development company. You may look forward to us if your wish to convert your business into the Brand!!!!!!...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Fremont, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The Felice Agency is a full-service branding and marketing company in Phoenix and San Diego known for Madison Avenue quality regardless of your budget...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Web Development
- Public Relations
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Core Digital Expansion LLC
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.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
Xicom has been building software and mobile apps that moves businesses forward. Over 20+ years, we have grown into a trusted AI development company, delivering 1800+ projects to 750+ clients across 50+ countries, including startups, SMBs, and enterprises...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a sunny-clear-skies San Diego strategy and design consultancy. For almost two decades now, we’ve been empowering brands to evolve, serve, and lead — inside and out. We dig deep to help companies cultivate brand clarity by aligning their purpose with their visuals and messaging. The result: a...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Web 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
- 6 Projects Listed
Double Six Design is an Oakland, California based brand consultancy and design studio founded in 2008. With a boutique team of under 10 creatives, the firm specializes in food and wellness brand packaging, identity, and digital design, delivering premium engagement through narrative-driven visual systems...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Hire hand-picked writing talent to accelerate your most important content projects. Every search is tailored to the needs of your project. As writers ourselves, we specialize in sourcing the writing help your UX team really needs, rather than another average candidate from your existing agency...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Marker Seven designs and delivers production-ready connected systems and enterprise-grade digital platforms, helping teams take complex, device-backed and AI-enabled ideas from prototype to reliable, real-world solutions...
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- Product Design
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Strategy
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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
- 3 Projects Listed
LANY is a strategic PR, digital marketing, and web agency...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
The nautical flags, Alfa Charlie, are code to abandon ship. For us, they're a signal to defy convention, start fresh, and seek new territory together...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Do you have a website? Is it making you money? Can your clients book appointments with you? Does the content speak to your audience? If not, maybe it's time for website redo. At KG Website Designs we build sites that are not just a pretty online brochure. We build websites that help you and your business...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Audio Production
- Branding
- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Welcome to the New Era of Digital Excellence. Embrace the Fusion of Creativity and Technology...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We take a mile-high view of your customers buying journey through the lens of the BASE3model. We ensure that you have digital touchpoints in place so that your customers can find you, and introduce you to their friends...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Mill Valley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
DESIGN, DEVELOP, DEPLOY!!! The PRIME is a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals in the field of Web Development and Custom Software Development PRIME means - Punctuality, Quickness, Honesty and Professional work! WE HAVE GOT YOU COVERED!!!...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Solo Media Group builds the commerce infrastructure lifestyle brands actually run on. Shopify Platinum Partner, top 5% worldwide. Brand and technical execution were never two separate pitches to us they're the same job, done properly. Development, UX, and Klaviyo email and SMS, handled in-house, with one...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce
- Web Design
- Market Research
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Prime Web Coders is a digital solutions agency specializing in web design, development, digital marketing, and business growth services. The company helps businesses build strong online presences through custom websites, e-commerce platforms, mobile applications, and performance-driven marketing strategies...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Creative studio based in los Angeles, we design and build digital experiences where strategy, design, and development compound as one integrated practice. Snowflake Studios is a digital partner that helps brands grow with clarity and confidence...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
NO ID is an AI-native creative agency in Costa Mesa, California, building cinematic websites, commercials, brand identity and always-on content. Trusted by Meta, Snapchat, Universal, Honda, Acura, Celsius, Dyson and Reebok with Shaquille O'Neal, and by Orange County and Newport Beach businesses that want...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Video Production
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- Location
- Costa Mesa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Libre Design & Digital is a full-service branding and digital studio specializing in holistic brand experiences, visual identity systems, and integrated marketing campaigns. With a team under 50 creative strategists, designers, and developers, Libre transforms concept into cohesive digital and physical...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Encinitas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
KO Websites is devoted to your success, embracing both traditional customer care and modern marketing solutions. We provide exceptional client service and support to maximize your online presence while simultaneously protecting the sterling reputation we've worked so hard to build...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Castro Valley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Brand Identity for products or service companies. Located in Los Angeles. Personal attention from brand building to design...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We’re a San Francisco brand strategy and graphic design firm with an insatiable appetite for restaurants, hospitality, retail, and CPG brands. From menus to merchandising, window displays to lobby walls, we sink our teeth into the whole brand story with winks and surprises at every turn...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Our mission is to help small business owners start the companies of their dreams. We take the guesswork out of marketing and provide end-to-end solutions that help businesses succeed by driving big numbers, and looking good while doing it. We're a small but mighty team of creatives who value doing fulfilling...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Transform your online presence and accelerate business growth with Internetzone I, Inc. We're the industry leader when it comes to high quality Online Reputation Management, Local SEO & Organic SEO Services in Orange County!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Fullerton, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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...
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- 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
At Minor Change Studio, we specialize in brand transformation. There are no shortcutsour dedication lies in crafting unique brand identities. From strategic planning to meticulous development, we are fully committed to elevating brands to their fullest potential...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Vacaville, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Lightspace is a design and development agency located in beautiful San Diego, California. providing quality marketing services for anyone needing them. From small businesses to large corporations...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Internauts is a Neurodigital design studio that helps organizations create brands and digital experiences built around how people actually think, feel, and make decisions. The studio combines branding, UX/UI design, accessibility, AI-aware experiences, and cognitive design principles to reduce friction and...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Bartlett Brands is a boutique branding agency based in San Francisco. With a focus on challenging branding boundaries, we specialize in developing brands that defy conventions and make a lasting impact. From brand strategy and research to sustainability strategy, naming, brand identity, storytelling, package...
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- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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
At Barrels Ahead, we are committed to growing direct-to-consumer sales for wineries, breweries, cideries, and craft distilleries. Our team provides tailored marketing solutions to help our clients succeed in the competitive beverage industry...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A team-propelled digital marketing agency with a tight-knit group of talented individuals who share a deep love for this field and a commitment to providing outstanding results for our partners...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
HL Agency is a creative powerhouse specializing in building immersive brand experiences, delivering impactful campaigns that engage audiences and drive measurable results...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
W Brand is a strategic brand and digital marketing agency in Orange County, CA. We make brands stronger by combining strategic thinking with clear and relevant design to create memorable communication that lasts over time...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Huntington Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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4.8Some agencies pay for sponsored placement, clearly labeled and held to the same vetting standards.
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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