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Peterson SEO is on fire when it comes to marketing your business online. We specialize in website design, seo and brand reputation services that will get you noticed by more customers than ever before! With a wide variety of packages available for any size business or budget, we have everything you need to...
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- Location
- Chico, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We help organizations grow through open-source platforms engineered for performance, longevity, and measurable results designed and built by senior Drupal experts...
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- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
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...
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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
Grazitti Interactive, a global leader in digital innovation, offering AI-driven solutions to drive customer success. We specialize in Salesforce, marketing automation, analytics, and more, partnering with industry giants to deliver results-oriented solutions for clients...
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- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Mountain View, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
We design websites based on measured science. Why is this important? Studies conducted by Stanford University and Microsoft Research concluded that a properly designed web page with a clear value proposition holds peoples attention much longer. Passing the 30-second mark builds reliability, trustworthiness...
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- Web Design
- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Sketchy Digital is a creative studio that helps SMBs and large corporations to grow their businesses with high quality project management and scaled creation of graphic design and digital illustrations...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Pace Digital is a cutting-edge digital marketing agency offering innovative solutions for businesses. With expertise in SEO, social media marketing, web design, and more, we help clients optimize their online presence and drive targeted traffic. Our team of experts utilizers data-driven strategies to deliver...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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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- Public Relations
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- Content Marketing
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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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- Location
- Fresno, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
I design and build digital products for companies in fintech, AI, and web3...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Concord, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
We provide UI/UX design services for growing companies. Our team creates heart-racing experiences by applying design thinking and bold creativity. Whatever your mission is, ours is to accompany you to success and generate powerful results...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mountain View, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
GelComm, with over 20 years of experience, offers forward-thinking packaging design and comprehensive communications strategy for partners ranging from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups. Our areas of expertise encompass consumer goods packaging, entertainment branding, licensing and consumer research, all...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
With over 20 years of industry experience, Gecko Dynamics is a trusted partner for startups and enterprises. Our team delivers end-to-end solutions using Java, Angular, Flutter, and AWS. From ideation to post-launch support, we're dedicated to driving progress for our clients across industries...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Want to boost your revenue? We create high-converting, future-proofed websites, apps, and brand assets...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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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
- 12 Projects Listed
Nex Graphics is a Los Angeles based website design firm that offers our clients a personalized approach to all our graphics and web design - something you wont find in the larger graphic and web design firms. We have over fifteen years of one on one and dedicated service...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Insign US is a marketing agency focused on multi-location brands.Scaling across locations is complex: each market has its own realities.We help networks manage different models (corporate and franchise), audiences, competitors, and local regulations adapting locally and staying consistent...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Beverly Hills, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Straight North is a full-service Internet marketing firm that works with you to customize the best mix of online marketing from PPC and email campaigns to SEO-based responsive websites to provide results that move the needle...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Binaery is a boutique Shopify Plus agency specializing in theme development, UX/UI ecommerce design, and conversion optimization. The team partners with growing direct to consumer brands to create engaging, high performance online storefronts...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Devoq is the go-to destination for cutting-edge design solutions. As a premier design agency, we specialize in helping businesses achieve breakthroughs with awe-inspiring visuals that leave a lasting impact...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Ontario, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $14/hr
RGray is an AI-accelerated, performance-oriented marketing agency for crypto, AI, SaaS, fintech, and tech companies. Since 2019, we've served 80+ tech businesses, supported 15 token launches, and raised $30M+ for our clients - earning a 4.9 rating on Clutch, with 15% of clients staying with us...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Visual Design Inc is the leading Digital Agency that provides customized and tailor-made solutions to our clients. We do it all from Logo,Web Development,E-Commerce,SEO to Video Animation and Mobile App to Branding! Despite the high level of our professional services, we charge extremely competitive...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Logicspice is a well-established mobile app and web development company that boasts over 18+ years of experience and has successfully completed over 2000 projects with a significant number of repeat clients...
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- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Beverly Hills, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $21/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
IXD Büro is a cozy European atelier specializing in custom web design and exceptional UX/UI solutions. As a boutique studio, our small, dedicated team approaches each project like true craftsmen...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 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
Vital Design is a leading digital marketing agency of skilled, passionate professionals. We specialize in website development, eCommerce, SEO, paid advertising, inbound and content marketing, plus video and webinar production to deliver impactful solutions for our clients...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Nanobot Communication is an award winning one-stop scientific communication agency. We provide life science companies with marketing and communication strategies that are efficient, responsive, and centered on delivering a measurable return on investment (ROI)...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
We are a comprehensive inbound marketing agency committed to delivering prompt and effective results through a streamlined content-driven marketing solution...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Pleasanton, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Based on insights and a 360-degree branding experience, we strategize for companies to position them on new platforms in order to meet the objectives of our clients...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Welcome to Studio Red, an award-winning industrial design firm in Menlo Park, California. Established in 1983, our approach synergizes innovation with viability, enhancing brands and pleasing users...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $198/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Ashmith is a top web designer freelancer and SEO specialist based in Fresno, California. His expertise lies in creating websites with fast load times, user-friendly interfaces, and a people-centric design approach...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Clovis, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $33/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We develop high quality, SEO ready WordPress and Shopify websites for businesses—since 2008. We help websites and ecommerce businesses increase performance and sales through online marketing and SEO...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Certified web design, UX/UI & SEO agency building AI-powered custom websites, apps & lead-gen systems for small businesses nationwide...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
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
- SEO
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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
Cylogy, Inc. is a boutique consultancy specialized in Sitecore CMS, Enterprise-grade WordPress, headless development, DevOps optimization and related digital experience, Web CMS and marketing technology tools...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Cozy specializes in delivering reliable creative support that feels like an extension of your team...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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...
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- 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
LYQX is a dynamic mobile and website development agency based in Ukraine, driven by a passionate team of designers and developers with over five years of experience. Specializing in UX/UI design and software development, the agency brings creativity and expertise to every project, ensuring exceptional results...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We're a small Jamstack and Gatsby web design & development company that don't do contracts. We rely on our results to be all the reason you need to work with us. No contracts. Just results...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
As a small, specialized agency, we adopt a carefully tailored method to build brands and digital experiences. Our strategy focuses on customers and achieving results, utilizing a global network of brand creators and experts. By transcending geographical limitations, we rapidly enhance both multibillion-dollar...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We are global web3.0 Software engineering company making success stories for more two decades with highly motivated and experience teams and a proven agile framework. we prioritize the commercial goal of our customer deliver the highest business value. we are a renowned blockchain app development company in...
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- Blockchain
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Innofied is an award-winning B2B AI software development company with 600+ successful projects since 2012, helping businessesincluding Fortune 500 companieswith modern AI and SaaS solutions. With a global presence, our game-changing automated solutions continue to drive success across industries...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sunnyvale, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Full cycle UX/UI design and development studio that crafts comprehensive digital experiences for the real users...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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
- Logo Design
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
True Social Marketing stands as a dedicated provider of professional and cost-effective digital solutions catering to businesses across the United States. Our array of services encompasses Web Design and Development, Holistic SEO, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, and Custom Content Creation...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Folsom, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Single Origin is a senior, design-led marketing team building for the AI-search era. SEO, AI visibility, paid media, and web design under one roof and one accountable partner, tested over the last decade...
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- AEO
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Modesto, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Here at Slam Media Lab, our mission is simple: to help you get more business, make an impact, and win online! We've done it several times, so we know what works. We hyper focus on web design & development (Webflow design & development), organic search (SEO), brand identity, and content marketing...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Strive Enterprise is the ultimate solution for impactful web design, custom digital marketing solutions, and professional SEO services...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Founded and led by Matthew Davison, a travel marketer with over a decade of experience helping tourism brands grow, Travel Tractions is the premier digital marketing agency specializing in consulting services and campaign execution for brands within the travel and hospitality industry...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
We believe in "Strength in Structure". Its embedded in everything we do. From strategy to marketing to development to design to optimizing MarTech, ATAK brings proven systems to help you achieve your goals...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 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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