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  • Solving complex problems with design and technology since 2005.

    We craft digital products that streamline your processes, expand your customer base, and drive business growth. Strategically located within your reach, we'll take your ambitious project from an intriguing idea to an outstanding success stories...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    24 Projects Listed
  • We Build and Manage Secure, Functional and Accessible Enterprise Grade Websites.

    We specialize in building enterprise websites that surpass marketing objectives, with a focus on speed, personalization, multilingual capabilities, lead generation, and relationship nurturing. As experts in leading digital experience platforms, we optimize your marketing tech investments or recommend the best...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Palo Alto, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    25 Projects Listed
  • Software Outsourcing & Development | 500+ Active Clients

    Founded in 2009 by Nacho de Marco and Paul Azorín, BairesDev provides top 1% tech talent to a range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Testing
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • AI-Enabled Сustom Software Development

    We're JetRuby — AI-native, award-winning, and ISO-certified agency that's been shipping software since 2010. Our 250+ engineers turn bold ideas into production-ready products, starting from budgets of $50,000 and scaling all the way to enterprise roll-outs...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • AI Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    33 Projects Listed
  • Next Gen Digital Marketing

    REQ is a dynamic and adaptable digital marketing agency that caters to the needs of corporations, government entities, and non-profit organizations...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Driving Meaningful Growth

    BLVR® is a creative consultancy that helps wellness brands drive meaningful growth. Using our proven approach, the BLVR Method, we turn your brand's belief and behaviors into the meaningful growth that drives competitive advantage and differentiates you in the market, building the emotional connection that...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $275/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Purpose-Driven, People-Centric Software Development Designed to Wow.

    Software, IT, and HR Tech solutions for all of your needs. Vincit is an award-winning development and design company. We build tailor-made, results-driven e-commerce platforms, foodtech solutions, mobile apps, web services, and embedded systems. We excel in composable software, and coupling backend...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Invested in Your Success

    Tepia is a software company founded in 2012 with over 30 years of experience in web and mobile app development. We are a passionate and agile team of developers, designers, and strategists who are consistently pushing the boundaries of technology...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Testing
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Costa Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • We believe creative is currency. And we help brands turn it into business growth.

    VSA is a brand strategy and creative agency. We believe creative is currency, and we help brands turn it into business growth. By bringing strategy, design and marketing together, we build brand systems and campaigns that deliver speed to market, cultural relevance and measurable performance...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    20 Projects Listed
  • Where Our Strategy Meets Your Story

    eCommerce development experts and Certified Magento Agency with offices in Orange County, Austin and Los Angeles. Brandastic helps ecommerce platform businesses growth with a full spectrum of services from SEO, PPC to web design and development. Also, featured in media outlets such as Yahoo Finance, USA Today...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Softwarte development company. Ready to start delivering from day 1

    Smartexe is a research and development company, that provides software development services worldwide. As your technical partner, we create robust software and you can focus on your business. Our team created fast loading websites, user-friendly dashboards, UX/UI applications for iOS, Android, and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Best Creative Experiences

    Digital Kitchen is a global creative agency that excels in crafting captivating stories and immersive experiences to engage and move audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Obsessed with Function. Driven by Design.

    BexBrands specializes in developing genuine communication touchpoints to foster brand-customer relationships. Our services span advertising and graphic design in print, web, email and social media to maintain brand consistency. We excel in package design, finding your unique mark in the marketplace...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Experiences People Actually Desire

    Traction is a team of seasoned marketers working in a highly efficient model, dedicated to leading the way for brands to get to smarter faster. We're a marketing accelerator for in-house teams—a new breed of consultancy that can get you traction in a rapidly changing world...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • 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
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    Location
    Manhattan Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Transforming Organizations Through Creativity

    Our mission is to unleash the untapped potential of businesses by harnessing the power of design and technology. Through our innovative approach, we identify and capitalize on valuable business opportunities, propelling organizations toward growth and success...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • For People. For Progress.

    Pastilla is a full-service agency based in Los Angeles. We partner with public agencies, nonprofits, and global brands to turn complex missions into clear brand and digital experiences that build trust and move communities to action...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    18 Projects Listed
  • Only Vibrant Designs that Resonate

    Uptown Logo Design is a prestigious logo design company with a decade of experience in crafting captivating brand identities. Our comprehensive branding solutions include logo design, web development, and more. We aim to tell your brand's story, stimulate growth, and forge profitable connections...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Igniting Digital Innovation

    Fueled is a top digital transformation agency that caters to a variety of unicorn startups, global brands, and Fortune 500 companies...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Branding
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Appstem Designs and Develops Custom Software To Help Our Clients Solve Complex Business Problems.

    Appstem is a full-service mobile strategy, design and development agency, Based in San Francisco, Appstem has delivered over 200 apps with a team of experts specializing in strategy, QA, development and UI/UX design...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Creatives With Agency

    SG Cartel is a global creative services coalition headquartered in Los Angeles, specializing in fashion, luxury, beauty and premium lifestyle. We build culturally resonant brands through creative strategy, storytelling and narrative architecture, graphic design, campaign concepting and content production...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Accelerate Velocity With Elite Engineers and Agile Experts.

    Distillery is a seasoned player in the field of nearshore software development, offering expertise and a robust process for building, scaling, and innovating technology solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Testing
    • Blockchain
    • IoT
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    Location
    Manhattan Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Your Partner in Growth

    Ignited is a dynamic marketing and business consultancy rooted in the start-up era. With a founding team that led the turnaround of Activision, we bring unparalleled expertise in driving measurable growth. Our unique blend of strategic consulting and digital communications empowers our clients to gain a...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Manhattan Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Brand and Digital Experience Platforms That Matter

    Propane is a San Francisco based brand, digital experience and platforms consultancy founded in 2003. The agency envisions, co-creates and builds brand and digital transformation platforms designed to deliver revenue, measurable outcomes and emotional connection (love)...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • AI Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • AOE is a leading global technology service provider and consultancy, supporting large enterprises in their digital strategy and execution of digital transformation. Utilizing Open Source technology stacks exclusively, our agile and long-term partnerships with our clients result in innovative digital products...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • IT Services
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Performance Creative with Brand Appeal

    TVGla IS A DIGITAL-FIRST PERFORMANCE CREATIVE AGENCYWe work with leading brands who need a partner capable of producing and managing high-touch, high-volume performance creative in rapidly moving environments...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Culver City, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • The Creative Agency for Audience-First Companies

    We help brands, marketing teams, and creative agencies solve their design and technical challenges with high-quality solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
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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
    2 Projects Listed
  • 30 Years of Excellence in Delivering Future-Proof Software Solutions

    Delivering world-class products to Fortune 500 companies and cutting-edge startups for over three decades, we have navigated every economic climate, optimizing production costs to provide our clients with exceptional ROI...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • IoT
    • AI Development
    • Wearables
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Palo Alto, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Bringing Smart People Together!

    As a UX design firm, we specialize in creating meaningful connections between people and causes. We achieve this by leveraging our expertise in visual storytelling and web accessibility, always keeping user experience at the forefront...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    Marina del Rey, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Bringing ideas to reality

    Reaktiv is a team of brilliant professionals who specialize in creating authentic and inspiring digital solutions for some of the world's most beloved brands. With a focus on higher education, technology, and media, we bring innovation and dedication to every project. Our services include strategy, design...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Services
    • Web Development
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Temecula, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Your Favorite Meeting of the Day.

    Solving complex communication challenges and making it feel easy. We make brand-aligned communication beautiful, intuitive, strategic, and effective...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Break Through With Blink

    From insight to impact, Blink UX builds the strategy, design, and confidence you need to launch products that break through...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We Make Great Apps. It's That Simple.

    We are a mobile application studio, built around a core team of seasoned marketers, serial entrepreneurs, veteran strategists and big idea lovers. We work with a diverse array of brands, companies, organizations and individuals to turn great ideas into powerful apps...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $215/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Award-Winning Mobile Design & Development Agency with AI Expertise

    Utility is a premier digital product agency specializing in custom mobile apps, web platforms, and AI-powered solutions for forward-thinking startups and global brands including Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Samsung, the NBA, and Forbes...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designing Success Through Strategic Web Solutions.

    EIGHT25MEDIA is a leading web design firm in Silicon Valley, ranked #1 in 2017. Their strategic approach to web design focuses on technology companies, media publications, and e-commerce. They specialize in strategic consulting, web design and development, and digital marketing and branding...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Building Tomorrow's Products With AI Today

    Day One Technologies is an AI Development specialist, creating intelligent products that are futuristic and user-centric. In three years, we've successfully served industries from FinTech to TravelTech across various markets, offering innovative solutions backed by AI, machine learning, and more. Our services...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Makers of Momentum

    Barrett Hofherr is a creative, full-service advertising agency headquartered at 250 Sutter St, San Francisco, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Minneapolis. Founded in 2012 (as barrettSF), the agency is led by Jamie Barrett (chief creative officer) and Matt Hofherr (chief strategy officer). It serves...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Our Creative Portfolio Smarter Results Across the Web.

    Design Sketchers is a comprehensive digital marketing service provider, dedicated to transforming your vision of online presence into a remarkable reality. Our emphasis lies in cultivating robust customer engagement strategies, ensuring an impactful and immersive online experience for your audience...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Modesto, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Full-Service Healthcare PR Agency

    Merryman Communications is an award-winning, boutique, full-service PR agency specializing in healthcare. Our clients range from some of the most exciting healthcare start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, and all are served by senior-level teams that have been there and done that. We have been described as the...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Redondo Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Transforming Your Business.

    Providing AdTech, Advertising, and Digital Services. We design, measure, implement, and ship digital products that transform companies...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Services
    • Print Design
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Digital Innovation Experts

    At 10up, we think that where design and engineering knowledge intersect is where digital innovation frequently occurs...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Creative Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Creative Agency in the San Francisco Bay Area

    Project6 supports clients in both the nonprofit and education sectors. Our areas of expertise include branding, print, and digital design and development...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    Berkeley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • We Design. We Build. We Support.

    Kanopi Studios is a website design and development agency that specializes in creating impactful websites for clients. They provide a comprehensive approach to website development and support their clients throughout the entire process. They work with a variety of organizations, particularly those focused on...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Pattern

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    A Top-Class Branding and Ecommerce Agency

    Pattern specializes in crafting contemporary brands, innovative eCommerce experiences and cutting-edge products and platforms...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • The Global B2B Creative & Technology Agency for Business Brands

    We're a leading, global B2B marketing agency. Fueled by insights. Inspired by creativity. Powered by digital experiences. We're making marketing the engine room for B2B growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Promising Enhanced Growth for the Changemakers

    Exygy is a digital innovation studio dedicated to promoting resilient and healthy communities. Our primary objective is to empower mission-driven organizations to reimagine user experiences and create digital products that solve problems and offer user satisfaction...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Tailor Made Software for You!

    Mayven Studios is a reliable software design and engineering partner that offers the expertise to help businesses develop and scale successful digital products and experiences. Our impressive client list includes companies such as Segment, Facebook, Mixpanel, Andreessen Horowitz, and Airbnb, among others...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Empowering Communication & Connecting Communities

    Digital Deployment is a website development firm focused solely on website development and its various facets including content management, UX/UI, accessibility, information architecture, strategy, migration and stakeholder discovery. We currently operate over 300 websites for clients across the Uni...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • IoT
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

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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