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AWebsiteForLawyers.com was buit on a simple premise - solo practitioners and small law firms deserve professional websites that make business sense. Since 2005 we work with solo practitioners and small law firms across the U.S. - immigration attorneys, bankruptcy attorneys, personal injury firms, and general...
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- Location
- Santa Barbara, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $89/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
99Websites creates and manages custom websites for small businesses. Our done-for-you service combines a $99 design with $99/year managed hosting, giving clients an affordable way to launch and maintain a professional online presence...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Palmdale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
LocalForge designs and builds custom websites and Shopify stores for small local businesses. We're based in San Jose, CA and work with businesses nationwide. Every client starts with three free homepage concepts. They choose the direction that fits, and we build it into the finished site, made for desktop and...
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Probey Services builds both WordPress-based sites and fully custom sites, choosing the approach based on a client's complexity and budget. It continues supporting sites after launch too, handling security monitoring and performance updates...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 94 Projects Listed
Zoek's design work spans full website redesigns, express builds for startups, and custom eCommerce stores, all built on the Wix platform. Graphic design and branding work extends the same visual identity across business cards, ad campaigns, and other brand materials beyond the website itself...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Thrive Internet Marketing Agency is an industry-leading digital marketing service provider that delivers performance-driven marketing strategies. We have generated +2.4M conversions for SEO clients and over $14.6 million in revenue for eCommerce businesses (as of 2021)...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Discover the future of digital marketing with Quadra Digital Solutions, a leading Digital Marketing Company headquartered in California. With a passionate team spread across the USA and Germany, we bring together the brightest minds in development and sales. Since our founding in 2018...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
As the #1 rated Digital Marketing agency, we deliver exceptional results at fair and affordable rates. We even offer a price match on any comparable quote. With no contracts required, you can focus on growing your business while we handle the rest. Request your free, no-obligation quote today!...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
" 411 Locals Business Services is a web design and marketing company. 411 Locals Business Services not only offers web design, but logo design and custom videos geared toward promoting your company. 411 Locals Business Services also offers a custom marketing solutions program that is tailored to meet the...
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- Location
- Victorville, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Quantum IT Innovation, our team excels in AI, Big Data, RPA, and Mobile App Development for iOS, Android, and Cross-Platform. We also offer expert SEO, PPC, and Social Media services to drive your business forward in the USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, UAE, Australia, India, & across the globe...
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- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- IT Services
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- Location
- San Clemente, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 101 Projects Listed
eMaximize is a full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Los Angeles. Since 2008, it has helped small businesses in diverse industries improve revenue through result-driven strategies. The agency specializes in SEO, PPC advertising, social media, website design, and conversion rate optimization...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Manhattan Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We, at CrossGraphic Ideas, are a result-oriented digital marketing & graphic design company serving the USA, the UK, France, Canada, and India...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
There are a lot of choices when it comes building a software product. The reason people choose ScrumLaunch is because of our high touch approach, high quality work and most importantly, because we have built our own software products and have a deep understanding of how to succeed with iterative, rapid...
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- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 81 Projects Listed
Our firm has a demonstrated track record of delivering outcomes for customers. You can count on us to deliver quantifiable results for your company. We can provide significant insights into the most recent marketing trends. We can assist you in making the most of your marketing. Only years of expertise can...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
iApp Technologies: Trusted digital product development partner helping brands turn ideas into powerful & scalable solutions. We specialize in designing and building high-performance Web and Mobile Apps (iOS + Android) that align with evolving market demands and deliver measurable business impact...
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- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- AI Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Ramon, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 60 Projects Listed
INCREASE YOUR CONVERSIONS WITH DIGICORNSOur unique and structured conversion optimisation approach helps companies witness a boost in sales. We excel in crafting simple, clear, and highly converting websites. With Digi Corns, your website is going to work for you...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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...
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- 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
DesignCoil is a Los Angeles based web design and development company, specializing in open-source e-commerce solutions uniquely customized and tailored to the needs of our clients. Our major e-commerce projects were developed on Magento, WooCommerce, Shopify, BigCommerce and other platforms...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Santa Clarita, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Since its establishment in 2000, LogoBee has been a renowned expert in custom logo design. Each project is entrusted to a minimum of two designers, ensuring a wide range of styles and options...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Stratosphere is a true end-to-end insurance online marketing agency that helps insurance agents, agencies, and brokers to grow their business online through website design & development, SEO, PPC, social media marketing, email marketing, content marketing, and other online marketing channels and strategies...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Logix Shapers is an IT outsourcing company founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. We are serving clients by providing effective software, websites and cutting edge solutions like remote team management tools, cloud computing solutions and more to help in businesses growth. We...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Folsom, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
PM Solutions specializes in advertising and content marketing for social media, websites, print, radio, billboards and blogposts. The focus is on brand promotion, SEO, increasing visibility, digital advertising and increasing target engagement...
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- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Design Services
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Welcome to CS Designs and Marketing. Fresno and Clovis's Digital Marketing Agency specializing in SEO & Web Design & Video Production as well as The Leading Website Designer in the Central Valley and Beyond!CS Website Design helps Central Valley business owners and local marketing teams improve the...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Fresno, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Networking Bizz Digital is a Pasadena/Arcadia, Californiabased full-service digital marketing agency serving small businesses. Since 2016, the firm has specialized in web design, local SEO, PPC management, social media marketing, and online reputation managementall delivered affordably with transparent...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Arcadia, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Delaware based creative web designing and development company providing comprehensive and cost effective web solutions for a wide range of website design & development services. We offer genuine and affordable website maintenance services with no barrier...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Victorville, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
Affordable Web came into existence in the year 2007 with evolutionary measures taken into consideration for a consistent enhancement in its service-providing capabilities. Since then, Affordable Web has gradually grown into one of the best IT solutions in town with more margin for extending its clientele...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We make sure our clients stand out in your Local Community. This is why we take our time getting to know our clients. When joining our family, you soon discover that we are an extension of your company/family. We are here for you every step of the way. Have an issue you can't resolve like your Online Presence...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Modesto, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a small, but complete creative digital agency located in Madrid (Spain). Our team has over 10 years experience of developing projects related to the creative & digital world, to design and to online marketing; across Europe and South America...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Anuva is a leading Digital Marketing Agency delivering results driven Digital Marketing Services...
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- SEO
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Folsom, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
MakkPress Technologies is an eCommerce consulting and services firm specifically focused on helping D2C brands understand how to grow their brand successfully online...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- eCommerce
- PPC
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- Location
- Aliso Viejo, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Hire Live Support is a full-scale BPO service provider and a digital marketing company with 10+ years clientele and preparedness. We specialize in providing the leading live support services and new-age digital marketing gigs to SMEs, Enterprises, and Startups to delegate, scale, and manage business...
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- Call Centers
- BPO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Cerritos, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Pixels is immersed in a wealth of unique ideas and lucrative corporate strategies. As a leading logo design company, we have successfully delivered countless creative identities to global traders and corporations...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Beverly Hills, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
SEOpologist is a full-service digital marketing agency in Westlake Village, CA that offers premium web services specializing in traffic-driven, eye-catching web design for brands, small businesses, startups, and individuals...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Westlake Village, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
GET Web Design Agency is a web design and development agency specializing in custom WordPress websites for small businesses across the USA. The agency creates responsive, performance-focused websites, ecommerce stores, landing pages, and redesigns designed to improve usability, strengthen online presence, and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Grateful Design Services is a creative web design studio helping small businesses and nonprofits build strategic, user-friendly websites that look great and get results...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a team of dedicated professionals with a demonstrated track record of creating dynamic websites, content management systems, e-commerce platforms, graphic design solutions, and offering comprehensive SEO services. Our expertise and enthusiasm are consistently reflected in our successful projects and...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $53/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A team of friendly, local, award-winning creative web developers and designers. Our clients love us!...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
ZealousWeb is a Web & Digital Marketing Agency with the mission of solving the unsolved by providing cognitive business solutions to expedite digital transformation...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Founded in 2022, Bytes Technologies began an innovative journey. Our early dedication to delivering premium web solutions and pioneering SEO strategies laid the foundation for our success. Serving clients worldwide, we've built a reputation for excellence. Based in Sacramento, California, our unwavering...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Einstein Medical is the preeminent online marketing company for elective healthcare professionals in the nation. They've developed more successful internet strategies for the healthcare industry than most of their competitors combined...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Comprehensive Website Design, SEO, Digital Marketing, Hosting, and Graphic Design Services across California. Sonoma County, Marin County...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Santa Rosa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Website Tunnel is a leading U.S. web design agency creating powerful, result-driven websites that elevate brands. We deliver innovative, high-performing solutions tailored to your business for seamless functionality, great design, and real growth...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Techloom Studio is a creative branding and design agency crafting unique logos, visuals, and brand identities that help businesses stand out and connect with their audience...
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- Web Design
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At The City of Code, innovation meets precision. Were a full-service digital agency dedicated to transforming ideas into powerful digital experiences. Whether youre launching a startup or scaling an established brand, we build the foundation that drives measurable success...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Loclweb specializes in creating custom and affordable WordPress websites for local small businesses. It offers comprehensive small business website design, hosting, and management services, ensuring that your website is fast and mobile-friendly...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- SEO
- Location
- Lincoln, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
American Web Coders, a US-based dental website design and development company, specializes in creating SEO-friendly websites with captivating UI/UX. As a full-service agency, we offer digital strategy, web design, development, and content creation, ensuring an impactful and engaging online presence...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Thrasher Design Studio a creative studio focused on brand development, visual positioning, and the marketing that brings it to life...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Marina del Rey, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
State Of Exterior, LLC excels in delivering result-driven digital marketing solutions tailored exclusively for home exterior service and contractor remodeling businesses. With a focus on maximizing online visibility, lead generation, and customer engagement, we empower our clients to thrive in the competitive...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Westlake Village, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We aren’t freelancers. We’re a team of the best eCommerce minds in the industry. Our expert full-service Amazon account managers, online marketers, UX/UI specialists, and full-stack developers will serve your needs with cohesive, data-driven strategy and unparalleled technique...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Sweetcode Lab Inc. is a customer-focused design and development agency. Our team of reliable experts focuses on UI/UX design and software development, along with complete support for startups, small and medium-sized businesses...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Lincoln, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Web Design Companies in California by City
- Anaheim
- Antioch
- Beverly Hills
- California City
- Carlsbad
- Chula Vista
- El Segundo
- Encinitas
- Folsom
- Fremont
- Fresno
- Fullerton
- Glendale
- Huntington Beach
- Irvine
- Laguna Beach
- Long Beach
- Los Angeles
- Mountain View
- Newport Beach
- Oakland
- Orange County
- Oxnard
- Palo Alto
- Pasadena
- Pleasanton
- Riverside
- Roseville
- Sacramento
- Salinas
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Clara
- Santa Clarita
- Santa Monica
- Santa Rosa
- Sausalito
- Sunnyvale
- Temecula
- Torrance
- Vista
- Walnut
- Walnut Creek
- West Hollywood
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Frequently Asked Questions About Web Design Companies in California
What red flags should I watch for when evaluating web design firms in California?
The most common red flags when evaluating web design firms in California are vague contracts, portfolios with no performance data, and agencies that can't explain their process before you sign. If something feels unclear in the sales stage, it won't get clearer once the project starts.
Pay attention to:
- Portfolios with no measurable outcomes, only visuals, no conversion or performance data
- Vague contracts without milestones, revision limits, or a defined handoff process
- No post-launch support plan, or support billed at surprise hourly rates
- Designs that look templated across clients, same layout, different logo
- Pressure to sign before receiving a detailed proposal
What do California web design agencies charge that most buyers don't expect?
Most California web design agencies quote a project price that doesn't include content migration, platform licensing, or post-launch support — costs that can add thousands to the final invoice. Always ask for a line-item breakdown before signing.
- Content migration: Moving existing pages, copy, and SEO data is rarely included by default
- CMS licensing: Platforms like Webflow or Shopify carry ongoing subscription fees
- Hosting and domain management: Often invoiced separately after launch
- Extra revision rounds: Anything beyond the contracted limit is typically billed hourly
- Post-launch fixes: Many web design companies in California treat these as a separate retainer
How do I know if a California web design firm has real eCommerce or SaaS experience?
Ask for evidence, not examples. A California web design firm with genuine eCommerce or SaaS experience can show you conversion rate improvements, platform-specific expertise (Shopify, Magento, custom builds), and decisions they made about checkout UX or onboarding flows, not just what the site looks like.
If their case studies only show visual redesigns with no business metrics attached, their experience is likely surface-level. Ask for a reference you can actually call.
When does it make sense to hire a local California web design agency?
When proximity adds real value to the work. That means in-person discovery sessions, brand shoots, or ongoing collaboration that benefits from being in the same room.
It also makes sense if you're in a regulated industry, like healthcare, legal, or finance, where a California web design agency familiar with state compliance standards reduces your risk.
For fully remote projects with a clear brief and defined deliverables, geography matters far less than process and expertise.
What does a bad web design engagement look like, and how do I avoid it?
Most failed projects fail because of misaligned expectations that nobody caught early. The pattern is usually the same: no staged delivery, no named point of contact, and scope changes handled informally until costs spiral.
- Require milestone-based delivery so you're reviewing work in stages, not at the end
- Get a named project lead in writing before work starts
- Make sure the contract defines what triggers a change order
Should I start with a pilot project or commit to a full engagement upfront?
A pilot makes sense when you haven't worked with the agency before, and the full scope is large or high stakes. A smaller paid task, such as a landing page, a design audit, or a single feature, tells you how they communicate, how they handle feedback, and whether their process matches what they promised in the proposal.
That said, not every California web design firm offers pilots, and some projects don't lend themselves to it. If the agency has strong references from similar projects and a contract with clear milestones and exit clauses, committing upfront is a reasonable call.
How do I compare two web designers in California who look equally qualified on paper?
Send both a detailed brief and watch how they respond: what they ask, what they miss, how long it takes. That tells you more than their portfolio.
Then ask each one how they handle scope changes mid-project. Vague answers here become expensive problems later.
The designers who ask better questions during the proposal stage almost always run better projects.
What should I expect week by week in the first 60 days after hiring?
A well-structured engagement with web design companies in California follows a clear arc: discovery first, structure second, visuals third. Agencies that skip straight to design generate the most expensive revision cycles.
| Timeline | Phase | What Happens |
| Week 1-2 | Discovery and kickoff | Goals defined, audience clarified, technical requirements mapped, content audited |
| Week 3-4 | Wireframes and site architecture | Page structure and user flows created and approved before design starts |
| Week 5-6 | Visual design | High-fidelity mockups of key pages delivered, first feedback round collected |
| Week 7-8 | Design refinement and handoff | Final designs approved, assets prepared, development phase begins |
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