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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5000/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Nihala Yasmin is an independent digital marketing strategist who helps businesses strengthen their online presence through tailored, results-focused strategies. Her services include SEO, social media marketing, content planning, and brand positioning, all aimed at boosting visibility, attracting the right...
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- Location
- Wayanad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $800/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
DoctorsOnAI is a medical marketing agency helping doctors and clinics across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, UAE, and Singapore get found by patients, on Google and increasingly on AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity. Services include SEO, AI search visibility (AEO/GEO), Google Business...
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Web Thunder is transforming the new era of the digital world. We are the Best Web Designing Company in India, experts in web development, software, app & game development. We build innovative, responsive, and high-impact digital solutions that boost your business, engage customers, and help you succeed...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Jalandhar, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $357/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Shree Ganpati Media is a full-service digital agency based in Howrah, West Bengal, India, specializing in website design, digital marketing, branding, social media management, SEO, video production, and UI/UX solutions. Established in 2015, the company focuses on helping businesses strengthen their online...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Howrah, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Cash Digital Media is an Indian Digital Marketing Agency which provide A to Z Services in your Budget. Contact...
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- Web Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At SayOne, we design and develop technological solutions to assist our clients optimize their business operations and increase income. We have over ten years of experience completing over 200 projects for clients globally...
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- Software Development
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- Blockchain
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- Location
- Kochi, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CloudMellow, a Dallas-based digital marketing agency, thrives on empowering businesses with creative, data-driven strategies. From SEO and PPC management to website design and branding, CloudMellow offers comprehensive solutions that drive results in the dynamic digital marketing industry...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Eluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Adapts Media is a Digital First creative marketing agency specializing in curating multi-pronged marketing strategies. Our experts will help you discover the best opportunities and execute campaigns to drive higher ROI for your business. A One-stop shop for all your Marketing needs...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
WillowTree, a TELUS International Company, is a leading digital consultancy. Since our founding in 2008, WillowTree has become one of the largest full-service digital experience firms with a team of 1000+ experts specializing across the end-to-end spectrum of digital products and services...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Codal
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Codal is a design and development consultancy that partners with organizations to solve complex problems and accelerate growth through cutting-edge, data-driven strategies and solutions...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We help startups and companies grow their revenue into six figures by crafting visually stunning optimized websites and driving qualified traffic...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
You choose 10turtle to build digital confidence, clarity, and conversions partnering with a team that knows your digital presence should work harder. Nothing more, nothing less...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Ascendum is an award-winning global technology firm dedicated to delivering pioneering ideas and solutions that enrich our clients' customers experiences and business operations. Our clients come to us for new ideas and boundary-pushing solutions...
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- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We provide custom software and mobile app development services that help businesses automate processes and increase revenue and accelerate processes. We design & develop end-to-end custom software, ecommerce websites, hybrid mobile apps and provide maintenance services...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Leaf is a Mumbai-based strategy and design consultancy creating trusted brands, digital products, service experiences and AI-enabled transformation systems...
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- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Welcome to a future where success is not just a goal its a reality crafted by Abstract. innovation, data intelligence, and AI prowess. Abstract is your strategic partner, seamlessly integrating technology and human touch...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Navi Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
At Feralvoice, we specialize in crafting digital products and online experiences tailored to support your development, innovation, and transformation initiatives. Our expertise lies in delivering solutions that drive growth and facilitate meaningful progress in the digital realm...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Ranchi, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
We are a comprehensive creative digital marketing agency. We leverage our extensive experience crafting integrated marketing solutions and innovative creativity to deliver exceptional digital experiences for businesses. Our motto is our mission: We create super-rich experiences online!...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dwarka, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Integra Magna is a design and tech-first creative studio delivering end-to-end branding, UI/UX design, & website development for global businesses. With 10+ years of experience and 100+ brands served globally mainly the UAE and USA, our work is backed by a 4.9 Clutch rating and Awwwards recognition...
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- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
iSmart Web Service is a cutting-edge websiye design and development company specializing in creating tailored digital solutions for businesses, nonprofits, and eCommerce platforms. We focus on delivering visually stunning, responsive, and high-performance websites using technologies like WordPress, Elementor...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Kolaghat, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Frugalnova is a leading software development company specializing in creating innovative solutions for businesses worldwide. We excel in mobile app development, iOS and Windows apps, web platforms, and cutting-edge technology solutions. Our expert team blends creativity and technical expertise to deliver...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are front runners when it comes modern marketing tech, we love to report and know about the latest marketing trends. You can follow our blog to get better view on the latest SEO and Social Media developments...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
HelpingGeeks has emerged as a premier digital solutions provider based in India, offering end-to-end services designed to empower businesses in the competitive online landscape. HelpingGeeks is a leading provider of professional Website Development and Maintenance solutions, dedicated to helping businesses...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Ballia, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Merlot Red Studio partners with ambitious brands to create elevated, high-impact design and digital solutions that define luxury, build trust, and drive desire. We specialize in crafting premium Brand Identities, Packaging, Website development, and Digital Strategies for brands that want to be remembered...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Webdoux is a digital marketing company in Chennai, which was built on the belief of businesses facing several challenges today, many of which can be solved through smarter technology solutions. To this end it offers a whole range of technology solutions ranging from web design, web development, e-commerce...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
ClickBadhao is a digital marketing and web development agency based in Mohali, India, specializing in SEO, SMM, content writing, and web design to help businesses boost their online presence, drive traffic, generate leads, and achieve measurable growth through data-driven strategies...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Punjab Nagar, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
GliscoLab is an AI-first digital marketing agency specializing in AI SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) for businesses across the United States and India. The agency helps brands increase visibility not only in traditional search engines but also in AI-powered...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Help Businesses Get More From Their Strategies...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Anjar, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Execo is delivering unmatched outcomes by expertly blending turnkey solutions, tailored execution, and industry-leading AI tools and techniques...
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- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
360 Website Designing is a one stop destination to get a website design and development service from our website designers in Bangalore...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Qube Business Solutions is a digital and IT solutions company helping businesses build, grow, and manage their digital presence. We provide Website Design & Development, Digital Marketing & SEO, Cloud Computing, Software Reselling, GeM Services, and IT & Business Solutions with a focus on practical technology...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Srinagar, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.A global branding, web & product design studio for tech startups, enterprise & lifestyle brands. We work with forward-thinking companies who are brave enough to take bold moves in their business...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Thane, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Domain2Website, based in Hyderabad, delivers complete digital solutions including Magento, WordPress, Shopify, and WooCommerce development. From SEO and social media marketing to Google Ads, graphics, and mobile apps, we help businesses grow online with secure, scalable, and conversion focused platforms...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Inara is a marketing studio built by people who actually run businesses, so we think beyond the brief. We care about ROI as much as we care about your logo. We ask the right questions. We work closely. And we don't stop at good enough...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Studio Mesmer stands as a creative sanctuary for the fervently curious, transcending the conventional boundaries of design. Our commitment goes beyond crafting mere interfaces; we specialize in the art of creating immersive experiences that resonate with your audience. At Studio Mesmer, each project is a...
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- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Web King is a results-driven digital marketing agency helping businesses grow their online presence, attract qualified leads, and scale revenue through strategic digital solutions...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Webskitters is an internationally-acclaimed, award-winning web development company. We offer unique and innovative design, development, and marketing solutions at the disposal of our clients. Founded in 2010, we develop scalable, and convenient websites and apps that win over the global market, explicitly. We...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We build websites that turn traffic into leads fast, mobile-first, and engineered for conversion. Serving US small businesses from $250...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- CRO
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a full-stack agency for SEO, Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) and Meta/ Google Ads. We help brands rank on Google, get recommended by ChatGPT and turn more clicks into booked calls, with every decision measured against revenue...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
360° Design x Engineering Company...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are a multi disciplinary brand consultancy reshaping businesses across the globe with curiosity and fervour. We pair evidence based research with human centric design methodology to partner with brands who wants to create value for the future...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Kochi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
For 22 years, Neologix has been solving business problems with innovative IT consulting and software development. We deliver top quality, secure and adaptable digital solutions that meet today's need...
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- IT Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- IoT
- Software Development
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- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Fame & Style, we believe great brands are built through strategy, creativity, and execution. We help businesses transform ideas into memorable digital experiences that inspire trust and drive growth...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Amravati, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SQUARGRAPH is a strategy-led creative studio in New Delhi helping ambitious brands strengthen perception, build competitive advantage and create enduring value. We combine brand strategy, identity, digital experiences, campaigns, content and intelligent systems within one connected creative direction...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MarketYara is a results-driven digital marketing agency based in India that helps businesses strengthen their online presence through SEO, social media marketing, paid advertising, and website development. The agency focuses on combining data-driven strategies with creative execution to help brands increase...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are leading Web designing, development, Branding, SEO and digital marketing company in Vadodara, India...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Vadodara, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help medium-sized businesses and funded b2b start-ups increase their sales through impactful website design...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
DG10 is a modern digital agency blending the power of AI with human creativity. From building sleek websites to automating your marketing, we help brands grow smarter and faster. Whether you're a startup or scaling business, we deliver real results through smart tech and thoughtful strategy. Machine-led...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Patna, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
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How to Hire Web Design Companies in India
What should you prepare before approaching web design companies in India?
Before approaching web designers in India, outline your goals, tech stack, target audience data, budget, timeline, content, and internal decision-making structure.
By having all these details ready, you receive proposals that better align with your needs rather than padded, generic quotes. Moreover, being prepared helps you compare designers and filter from the 1,700+ global capability centers that do not have the experience or skills to meet your requirements.
Here are 9 items to prepare before contacting a web design agency in India:
- The primary purpose of the website, such as an eCommerce platform or a lead generation driver
- Available information on your target audiences, such as demographics, user personas, or user behavior data
- Existing tech stack, including hosting provider, CRM, payment gateway, and ERP integrations
- The approximate number of pages or sections you need
- Compliance requirements, stating the policies your website needs to follow, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Content expectations, specifying whether the copy, graphic design, photography, and other elements will be created internally or by the agency
- Realistic budget range, which will help produce a more accurate proposal rather than one built on guesswork
- Timeline anchor, such as a hard launch date or a funding announcement
- Internal decision-making structure, including who approves what and how many stakeholders are involved in feedback rounds
How do you compare web design companies in India that look equally qualified on paper?
When web design companies in India have nearly identical websites, portfolios, client reviews, and hourly rates, compare them based on their design processes, team members, client references, and approach to ambiguity.
These four factors help you uncover operational weaknesses and behavioral problems that could affect website outcomes.
| Factor | Strong web design company | Weak web design company |
| Design process | Explains the discovery sessions, wireframing rounds, stakeholder feedback management, and handover process | Describes tools without explaining the reasoning behind design decisions |
| Team members | Willingly schedules an introductory call with the lead designer and developer | Avoids giving names or holding a meeting with the team working on your website |
| Client references | Provides client references in a similar sector, target market, project scope, and integration complexity | Provides client references that are irrelevant to your specific business and situation |
| Ambiguity resolution | Asks strategic and clarifying questions when receiving an incomplete or ambiguous brief | Sends a quote that ignores the gaps in the brief |
What warning signs specific to web designers in India should make you walk away?
Watch for three categories of red flags: agencies that cannot prove their work, agencies that use vague contracts to protect themselves at your expense, and agencies with no accountability once the project ends. If you see more than two of these in a single agency, walk away, regardless of how competitive the pricing is.
- Poor execution
If the live websites of the agency’s past projects are slow, broken, or difficult to navigate, it may indicate poor QA protocols and an aesthetics-over-usability approach. - No live projects
An agency that only shows mockups or prototypes has not proven it can take a design through full production. Portfolio screenshots without working URLs are not evidence of delivery. - Missing client references
Portfolios and reviews can be curated. A reference call cannot. If an agency cannot produce a contactable past client within a week, treat that as a deliberate omission. - Vague revisions policy
A design contract that does not distinguish a revision from a new scope item and does not specify the number of revision rounds leaves you exposed to budget overruns. - No established communication plan
If the agency cannot commit to named contacts, fixed meeting cadences, and a single project management platform, transparency will deteriorate the moment the project gets difficult. - Currency ambiguity
Contracts that quote in USD but bill in INR at a rate the agency sets expose you to hidden markups and unpredictable invoices. - No named team members
Indian agencies operating at scale sometimes allocate designers based on availability rather than best fit. If "the team" is as specific as it gets, the structure is built for throughput, not for quality. - No post-launch warranty
Without a defined support window after launching, a visually complete but functionally broken site becomes your problem to fix at the agency's hourly rate.
What contract clauses matter most when hiring across borders?
When hiring a web design company in India, your contract should include clauses on IP ownership, data privacy, jurisdiction and dispute resolution, source code escrow, and access control.
Without these five clauses, you have limited legal recourse if the engagement goes wrong, as the default terms will favor the agency's jurisdiction, not yours. Disputes become expensive, ownership becomes contested, and sensitive data sits outside your regulatory framework.
| Contract clause | What it should include | Why it is important |
| Intellectual property (IP) ownership and work-for-hire clause | Explicit statement that you own all source code, design files, hosting credentials, theme licenses, domain names, and deliverables upon final payment | The Indian Copyright Act and Designs Act 2000 do not automatically assign IP to the client. Without this clause, the agency can claim ownership of the work you paid for |
| Security and privacy | NDA provisions covering business and customer data, and explicit compliance with the data protection laws governing your business (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or equivalent) | India's Digital Personal Data Protection Rules may not meet the standards your business is legally required to uphold |
| Jurisdiction and dispute resolution clause | Your home country's governing law, or neutral international arbitration (e.g., ICC or Singapore's SIAC) | Without this, disputes default to Indian courts, leaving you with limited practical recourse from overseas and significantly raising the cost of any legal action |
| Source code escrow | Named third-party escrow agent and defined release triggers | Ensures you receive all source files even if the agency closes, is acquired, or becomes unresponsive after launch |
| Access control | Named individuals who can access your systems, their roles, and a process for revoking access upon project completion | Limits exposure of sensitive business and customer data to only the people who genuinely need it. You also get a clear offboarding process when the engagement ends |
According to Deloitte's report, 81% of organizations plan to increase outsourcing efforts in 3-5 years, driven by cost pressures and the need for advanced technical and specialized expertise.
However, service quality, knowledge retention, and business continuity are the top concerns businesses cite when outsourcing overseas. The five clauses above directly address each of those risks, not by eliminating them, but by giving you documented leverage if any of them materialize.
How should you structure the first 30 days of engagement to avoid communication and time zone breakdowns?
Within 30 days of your engagement with a web design company in India, you should have established a communication protocol, overlapping schedule, project roadmap, and an initial process evaluation.
This structure lets you manage the time zone gap proactively and course-correct early, before delays and misalignments become expensive to fix.
#1 Communication protocol
Place in writing the following details before the first day of the project:
- The agency’s named point of contact with decision-making authority
- Your named point of contact that has decision-making authority
- Response time SLAs for routine messages (e.g., 24 hours for standard turnaround and 48 hours for complex feedback)
- Routine check-in meeting schedules (e.g., 2 weekly video calls during design phase)
- Project management platform, where all files, feedback, and decisions are documented
#2 Overlap hours
Require a minimum 2-4-hour daily overlap with your business hours for real-time discussion, particularly during design-intensive phases. Factor India Standard Time (UTC +5:30) into your standing call schedule before the project starts, not after the first missed deadline.
#3 Project roadmap
Your kickoff call should produce three documented outputs before any design work begins:
- Written project brief signed off by both parties
- Milestone map with dates and payment triggers
- Defined feedback process that names who on your team submits feedback and how conflicting input gets resolved
#4 Two-week process evaluation
At the two-week mark, evaluate process quality alongside deliverable progress. Specifically ask:
- Are scheduled calls happening on time and with the right people present?
- Is the agency incorporating feedback from the previous round accurately and completely?
- Are the agency’s questions getting more specific over time, or remaining vague?
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Web Designers in India
Should you hire specialized website design companies in India or those that also offer digital marketing?
Hire specialized website design companies in India if you only need UI/UX design work. Partner with full-service agencies if you prefer to have digital marketing and web design under one provider.
Specialized website design companies in India often produce stronger creative output, run a more rigorous UX process, and write cleaner code. However, you might need to hire a separate agency to do the development and digital marketing work if you do not have an in-house team.
Conversely, full-service web design companies in India typically offer bundle deals that include web development, branding, SEO, content creation, and PPC, making it more cost-effective and convenient for businesses.
Either way, you must scrutinize the agency's web design and digital marketing capabilities independently. An agency that is strong in design but mediocre in SEO is not a good trade for a specialized designer.
What are the common hidden fees in Indian web design proposals?
Common hidden fees in Indian web design proposals include content production, stock licensing, hosting and domain setup, third-party plugins and themes, post-launch support, and revision overages.
To surface these early, ask the agency for a full line-item price breakdown and a 12-month total cost-of-ownership estimate. Agencies that can answer this question clearly operate at a different level of maturity than those that cannot.
- Content production. Most proposals cover design work only. Copywriting, photography, graphic design, and video production are billed separately and can add significantly to the total. If you cannot provide content yourself, ask for a separate content production quote before signing.
- Stock image licensing. Agencies either pass stock costs through at a markup or use free-tier licenses that carry commercial use restrictions. Inquire how images are sourced, who holds the license, and whether it covers your intended use.
- Hosting and domain setup. Deployment to your hosting environment is frequently a separate line item not included in the design fee. If the proposal includes ongoing hosting management, confirm upfront whether it is a one-time setup fee or a recurring monthly cost.
- Third-party plugin or theme licensing. WordPress and Shopify builds often rely on premium plugins or themes with annual license fees. These are rarely itemized in proposals, but you pay to renew them. Request a full list of third-party dependencies before the project starts.
- Post-launch support. You may face additional fees for major fixes or post-launch support after the warranty period included in your contract. Clarify with the agency the warranty window, what it covers, and the post-launch rates before you sign.
- Revision overages. You may face extra charges if your proposal does not state what constitutes a revision and the number of revision rounds.
What is the realistic timeline for professional web design companies in India?
A realistic timeline for web design companies in India is 1-4 weeks for simple projects, and over 6 weeks for more complex websites, such as eCommerce sites or web apps.
The final website design timeline will depend on the availability of content, design complexity, feedback loop, and revision rounds.
Approximate design-only timelines for website design companies in India:
- A landing page takes 1-2 weeks to design, depending on the feedback loop and availability of content.
- A basic business website with 5-8 pages and customized templates requires 2-4 weeks.
- Custom websites with 10-20 pages, tailored UI/UX designs, and custom functionality will take 4-8 weeks.
- eCommerce web design typically takes 6-12 weeks, depending on design requirements and catalog size.
- Web apps and large portals take 8-16+ weeks, depending on the number of screens, devices, and website architecture.
How do you evaluate the portfolio of web designers in India?
Evaluate the live sites, team lead, problem-solving capabilities, and vertical-specific experience of web design companies in India when checking their portfolio.
- Look for live sites
Visit every portfolio piece in a real browser. Check load speed, mobile responsiveness, and navigation. A design that looks polished in a Figma presentation but performs poorly in production tells you where the agency's accountability ends. - Ask who built the work
High creative team turnover is common in Indian agencies. For a portfolio piece you find impressive, ask directly: Is the lead designer or developer still with the company? If the answer is largely no, the portfolio is a historical record, not a current capability statement. - Search for evidence of problem-solving skills
Ask the agency to walk you through a project, detailing the business problem, design solution, and the iteration process between concept and delivery. An agency that can clearly explain each design decision understands business strategy. - Match the portfolio to your project type
Ask specifically for examples in your industry and with your level of functional complexity. An agency with direct experience in your vertical already understands your audience, your compliance requirements, and what converts, which means less time educating them and fewer costly missteps in the design process.
What questions should you ask to verify the credibility of the website design companies in India?
The most reliable way to verify Indian web designers’ credibility is to ask questions that require specific, documented answers. Credibility in this market is easy to simulate through polished websites, review pages, and curated portfolios.
The questions below force the agency to demonstrate process, accountability, and transparency rather than simply claim it:
- Can you walk us through a complex web project you completed in a similar industry and scope? What measurable results did it bring to the client?
- What is your discovery process? How do you avoid scope creep and misalignment with client needs?
- How do you bridge the gap between Indian design preferences and the cultural design expectations of our target market?
- Who exactly will be designing our UI, and what are their credentials?
- What are your protocols for asynchronous communication, and how do you ensure project transparency?
- What is your escalation path when a project falls behind schedule or goes over budget?
- How will your design team collaborate with the technical team to ensure that the visual elements are functional and do not compromise on Core Web Vitals, page speed, mobile responsiveness, or overall UX?
- What are your data and security protocols for compliance with the regulations of our industry and country?
- How do you legally guarantee full ownership of the custom source code, design assets, and intellectual property upon final payment?
- What does your handoff package look like, so our team can independently update the website?
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