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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Opel Solutions: Your trusted digital partner since 2020. Our expertise encompasses digital marketing, web development, software services, and design excellence. We elevate your online presence, from SEO and social media marketing to e-commerce and custom software solutions...
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- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 10 Projects Listed
Our expertise lies in bridging the gap between conventional advertising and the digital era. Our objective is to help you find the ideal positioning strategy for your company, brand, individual profile, event, or agency...
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- Location
- Temecula, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
Let us make sure you are easily found on Google. With a well-designed website and high SEO ranking, you are essentially guaranteed to double or even triple your revenue. Get started today with our design consultants that will bring your ideas to life! Our consultation takes no more than 15 minutes!...
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- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 2 Projects Listed
Ignite Visibility
AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.Ignite Visibility, Powered by Rallio AI, is an award-winning digital marketing agency for franchise, multi-location, and enterprise brands. 600+ experts plus one proprietary AI platform, managing 50,000+ franchise locations for 2,500+ brands...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Metajive is a web design agency that builds lasting relationships by crafting growth-driven digital experiences that elevate brands and exceed business goals. Market-leading insights position us as the clear choice for websites, digital products, and marketing automation, empowering B2B and DTC brands to...
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- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Encinitas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
Wanted for Nothing
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.WFN is an award-winning design agency headquartered in Los Angeles. We focus on strategies that create tangible results. Our team can cover full-cycle product delivery, including strategy, UX/UI design and development...
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- Web Design
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
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
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- Print Design
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
A design firm focused on closing the gap between what B2B tech companies build and what the world sees...
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- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Axamo is a Webflow Professional Partner specializing in beautiful, conversion-focused websites for B2B teams. We've partnered with 35+ companies like ColdIQ, Flosum, & Coverbase. We work primarily with enterprise SaaS, Dev/Web Ops, Data/Cybersecurity, and Professional services...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Duck Soup E-Commerce is a one-woman shop founded by BigCommerce expert Danielle Mead. I specialize in web design, store setup and consulting for startups and small businesses using the BigCommerce platform. My services are highly personalized, with customized pricing and packages to meet your needs...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cathedral City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
TinyFrog Technologies provides custom website design, WordPress website development, secure hosting & maintenance, and content writing services...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX 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
- 8 Projects Listed
UIDesignz is a top-rated UI UX Design Agency. Our services include UX/UI, Web design and App design by experienced professionals. With an emphasis on research-driven strategies, we are here to address your digital challenges and provide effective solutions that leave you satisfied...
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- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Paspartoo is a full-service eCommerce agency. We specialize in digital eCommerce and business solutions. Our goal is to create engaging web experiences, increase lead generation, with best-in-class user interactions...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
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...
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- Web Design
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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
Our high-performing teams of 1000+ professionals aim to bridge gaps in performance and maximize a companys potential, regardless of time zone and geographical boundaries...
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- Web Development
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
At DCM Moguls, our dental PPC strategies guarantee monthly inflow of qualified clients. We optimize PPC to tap into those keen on your dental services. Under the stewardship of Tim Healy, a two-decade marketing veteran, our customized strategies ensure every dollar invested yields a fruitful return...
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- Web Development
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Lollypop Design is a global UX UI and Interactive Design Company on a mission to empower and touch a billion lives across the world through world-class digital experiences...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 63 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...
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- 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
StraightFire Web Design and Digital Marketing
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Our clients achieve conversions not just because of their website's stunning visuals, but also due to its SEO-optimized content and captivating videos, drone footage, and photography. We strategically craft everything with unforgettable programming and an intuitive user interface...
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- Web Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
A global Software Development as a Service (SDaaS) & IT Consulting group who delivers sustainable Blockchain Development, Software Development, including Web/App/Game Development, AI & Machine Learning, Odoo ERP with success guaranteed...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Costa Mesa, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 34 Projects Listed
Idea Maker is a U.S.-based software development agency helping businesses transform ideas into scalable digital products. Our expert team specializes equally in mobile apps, custom software, AI-powered solutions, and modern web platforms...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Kreative Webworks is an award-winning school marketing agency that has been assisting Charter schools, Private schools and Higher Ed meet their enrollment goals since 2011. From strategy to enrollment, we can help you make the most of your marketing budget...
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- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Clemente, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
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...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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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
As a top digital marketing firm, Search Engine Projects (SEP) offers search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), website design, localization, social media marketing, web analytics, and website usability for many clients in the USA...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Smashed Media is an illustration, branding, and digital marketing agency which provides web development, graphic design, digital marketing, branding & corporate identity development services...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Victorville, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Black Château is a full-service marketing and PR agency that specializes in promoting authors and their books, as well as personality brands and creative businesses with a story to tell. The company developed the proprietary Author Network, an affordable marketing and PR strategy for authors that includes...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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...
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- 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
At Rootstrap, we help companies scale people, processes, and products through outcome-driven development. We’ve helped launch more than 750+ digital products with more than 100 million combined downloads...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $87/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 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
Struggling to achieve digital marketing success? Our clients were too, until they found us. With 12+ years of experience, we master SEO, PPC, design, analytics, and more. Elevate your business with Everzocial today. Your success fuels ours...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Temecula, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
REQ is a dynamic and adaptable digital marketing agency that caters to the needs of corporations, government entities, and non-profit organizations...
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- 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
We are a full-service design studio passionate about building brands that uplift & support women...
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- 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
Sigma Software specializes in developing software and is a globally distributed team of more than 2000 skilled IT professionals, spanning 12 countries including the USA, Sweden, UK, Canada, Israel, Singapore, UAE, Australia, Austria, Ukraine, and more. With a track record of over 20 successful years, we take...
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- VR/AR
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
We are the nerds that every company wants in their tech division; experience, innovative and imaginative to the core!With more than 200 innovative software products and solution delivered, Trango Tech is the go-to digital powerhouse for businesses of all sizes looking to grow. We offer cutting edge...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 17 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
The diversity of work and bleeding-edge qualities of our in-house team reflects the expertise and experience they inherent. The assorted mindsets of our skilled teams enable us to dive deeply into the needs, goals, and objectives of the clients. With a fistful of data, we put together all the info...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
SFWPExperts creates visually stunning websites that reflect your brand and achieve your goals. With a client-centric approach, cutting-edge solutions, and a commitment to quality, we deliver exceptional results. Contact us today to elevate your online presence...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
#3 in Europe and #9 worldwide according to EFFIE Index 2021...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
Banks, tech companies, and other serious firms choose WPRiders for the technical expertise and 24/7 maintenance & reliability theirs team and customers deserve at an SMB-friendly price point...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 27 Projects Listed
LM&S delivers creative, effective, & affordable strategies for specialty food brands to generate sales. We’ve helped dozens of companies build their Amazon stores, launch new products, and promote their stores via strategic marketing...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Alhambra, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are about helping DataTech and FinTech businesses and startups level up their Product Design and driving Revenue Growth through our highly skilled UX/UI design team...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Santa Rosa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 45 Projects Listed
DigiTrends is a full-stack digital agency with a strong mission to digitize various sectors, ranging from Pharma and Fintech to e-commerce and retail. With proven experience and expertise, we have earned the trust of over 600+ brands, including globally renowned enterprises and fortune 500 companies...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- VR/AR
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
Dev Technosys is an ISO9001:2015-certified software development company founded in 2010, offering comprehensive IT solutions including custom web and mobile development, IoT, ERP/CRM, on-demand apps, and e-commerce platforms. The firm delivers tailored engineering services to clients in over 70 countries...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- AI Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Commerce, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Top Notch Dezigns® is a full-service web design and digital marketing agency that specializes in custom websites tailored to meet diverse business requirements. With a focus on boosting brands, increasing conversions, and generating leads...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 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
An end to end app & web development company providing services with cutting edge technologies including AWS, React, React Native and Wordpress CMS...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
ZAAG SYSTEMS delivers scalable web, mobile & AI solutions with sleek design, driving business growth for US startups...
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- 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
Smith & Company is a family-owned, branding, content, and marketing communications company grounded in strategic ideas and brand storytelling...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $190/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Runningfish is a San Diego Based Web Design and Digital Marketing Company...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
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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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