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We build beautiful, functional and scalable Shopify solutions. We help brands across the world to build and manage their Shopify store with custom Shopify solutions for brands looking to launch & grow online store super fast...
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- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ThinkNovus, where innovation converges with expertise! As a premier web and mobile development company, we empower businesses and startups to flourish in the digital realm. With an unwavering passion for cutting-edge technology and a steadfast commitment to delivering excellence, we transform your concepts...
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- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
digiFOX Technologies specializes in providing holistic solutions that leverage technology to enhance growth, efficiency, and success for our clients. Our comprehensive services encompass various digital solutions tailored to the distinctive requirements of contemporary businesses, covering everything from web...
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- Ghaziabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
TargetBoost is recognized as the premier digital marketing company in India, leveraging every digital platform including Google, social networks, and app marketplaces to ensure your online presence stands out. Our comprehensive approach ensures that your brand stands tall on the web, reaching your target...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bhavnagar, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Welcome to RedCross Digital, where we blend innovation with expertise to craft captivating digital experiences. From bespoke web development to strategic digital marketing and precision-targeted PPC campaigns, we're your trusted partner in navigating the digital landscape. Let's elevate your online presence...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $6/hr
We produce scroll-stopping brand content for your business-videos, graphics, and websites that make your brand shine...
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- Video Production
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are known for our reliability, quality, speed, and invincible ROI as one of the leading IT companies in Surat. We help organizations enrich their customer experiences, improvise their operations, launch new platforms, and monetize data opportunities. We offer end-to-end strategy, tools, and technical...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Introducing Xigmapro, a leading digital marketing and software development agency based in Kolkata, India. With our expertise and passion for driving online success, we help businesses thrive in the digital landscape. Whether you need to enhance your brand visibility, increase website traffic, or boost...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
bespoke creative space for businesses, experiences for creative, technological & outreach requirements, driving perception, visibilty & operational excellence throughout diverse indsutries & use cases...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Damshool is a full service digital agency based in Ghaziabad, India, specializing in website development, SEO, and digital marketing solutions. With 6+ years of industry experience, we help startups and enterprises build high performing digital platforms that drive results. Our team combines creativity, code...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Ghaziabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
At Proftcode, we deliver powerful software development and AI-driven solutions that help businesses innovate, automate, and scale faster. Our expertise includes custom web development, mobile app development, ERP and CRM software, and intelligent automation systems...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
AI SEO Offer Hunters is a next-generation search agency specializing in bridging the gap between high-scale industrial manufacturing and global AI visibility. Led by AI SEO Expert Anuradha Tyagi, we go beyond traditional rankings to dominate Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Answer Engine Optimization...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
TaskDudes is a technology services company that helps businesses build, automate, and scale their digital operations through web development, cloud infrastructure, AI solutions, and digital marketing. The company serves clients across India and international markets, providing services ranging from custom...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Waquas Warsi Marketing helps businesses grow online with smart SEO, modern websites, and result-focused marketing strategies designed to bring real customers and long-term success...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sultanpur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Maven Group Global is an IT and Digital Marketing Agency in Hyderabad. We offer APP Development, Website Designing and Development, SMM, SEM, ERP, CRM & SEO...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
HatDone bridges the gap between clicks and revenue. While others chase vanity metrics, we use Revenue-Centric Search Architecture and social-search integration to drive high-intent leads. With LCP under 1.2s and expert-led content, we ensure your brand wins in 2026. Done right. HatDone...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Creative Minds is a full-service digital marketing and web solutions agency dedicated to helping businesses establish a strong online presence and achieve sustainable growth. We combine creativity, technology, and data-driven strategies to deliver digital experiences that not only look impressive but...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Shahbad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Bornov Engineering is a Digital Marketing Agency in Malappuram, Kerala, providing SEO services, website development, social media marketing, branding, and local SEO solutions. We help businesses across India and international markets improve online visibility, generate quality leads, and achieve sustainable...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Tirur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brightcode is a Delhi NCR-based web development agency specializing in websites, e-commerce stores, web apps, SEO, paid advertising, and managed hosting. The company provides end-to-end digital services through its Build Grow Care model, covering website development and design, digital marketing, and ongoing...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Carmel Web Solutions builds and ships software for agencies, startups and enterprises across the US, UK, Europe and Australia. Web, mobile, cloud and AI work, handled by a team that treats your deadline like our own...
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- Creative Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AdFox Media is a developer-founded digital marketing agency helping Indian businesses grow through custom web development, SEO, social media, paid advertising, and performance-driven digital strategies...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Claritus Solutions is a growth systems agency helping businesses across India build stronger digital presence, generate qualified leads, and automate growth. Our services span website development, UI/UX design, SEO, GBP optimization, digital marketing, WhatsApp CRM, and n8n workflow automation...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Ambur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Earnedge is a digital marketing agency in Ahmedabad, India, helping businesses improve search visibility, paid-media performance, websites, conversion paths, analytics, and lead-generation systems. Services include SEO and AI search optimization, local SEO, PPC, web design, CRO, analytics, tracking, and lead...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- AEO
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
SRATECH is a Delhi NCR web and app development company that builds fast, SEO-ready business websites, e-commerce stores, mobile apps and custom software. Fixed quotes, weekly demos, 4-8 week delivery, and you own the code...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Kerala Web Design Company is a professional web development company in Kochi, helping businesses build strong digital platforms...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Kochi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Evergrow Digital Solutions is a growing web and software development team serving startups and small businesses with custom websites, mobile apps, API integrations, ecommerce builds, and AI-driven tools. We skip the agency layers: you get direct access to the developers on your project, transparent pricing...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
One team, one number that matters: growth you can trace back to a dollar spent. Kryvex Media replaces the fragmented agency-and-freelancer stack with a single accountable partner no lock-in contracts, no vanity metrics, month-to-month because the results should be the reason you stay...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AEO
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- Location
- Madhubani, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
Tricycle is a full-service branding agency that combines strategy, design and communication to build real, relevant and radical brands. Their comprehensive portfolio and industry recognition, especially for startups as well as established businesses highlight their expertise and creative excellence...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Protolabz eServices is a leading IT solutions company providing E-Commerce Web Development, Custom Web Design, Mobile App Development, Software Development, SEO, Graphic Designing, Web Hosting and Support to clients globally for the last 6+years. We are equipped with the latest industry technology;...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Phagwara, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FamilyStuff.in is a creative SEO and web design agency helping businesses grow online with smart digital marketing, responsive websites, and data-driven SEO strategies tailored for lasting success...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Tiruchirappalli, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AdBriewer is a technology-driven creative communication agency. Helping Brands as their trusted partner consulting firm. The agency also excels in branding, helping companies to build and refine their identities to stand out in the market. Social media management is another area of expertise for AdBriewer...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
Vedam Vision is an India-headquartered digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through SEO, performance marketing, branding, websites, social media, content and practical AI automation. We work remotely with teams in India and international markets, connecting strategy, creative execution and...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Package Design
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- Location
- Bhopal, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Your trusted partner for top-notch digital marketing solutions in Kolkata. Elevate your online presence with our expert SEO, PPC, social media, and content strategies. Contact us today for measurable results and sustainable growth!...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Belda, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Wishbox Communication Pvt Ltd.
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We are a communication design and public relations consultancy that employs an integrated problem-solving approach to generate enduring value for brands...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Trionix Global is a forward thinking Digital Marketing and AI transformation agency committed to driving business growth, With Data driven approach and cutting edge technology, We deliver customized solutions in Lead generation campaigns, Social Media, SEO, Website and App development...
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- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Mangaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ABDIGIMEDIA is a Delhi-based digital growth agency helping startups and B2B brands scale through SEO, paid advertising, LinkedIn outreach and data-driven marketing campaigns. We focus on measurable growth, qualified lead generation and building strong digital authority for modern businesses...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CloutNine builds marketing systems that combine social media, paid advertising, websites, funnels, and WhatsApp automation to help businesses generate leads, increase conversions, and achieve measurable growth...
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- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital In App is a technology and digital solutions company helping businesses grow with innovative websites, mobile apps, e-commerce solutions, SEO, and digital marketing services...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dehradun, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ali Web Design is a leading web development agency dedicated to helping businesses achieve their online goals through stunning web design and development service...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
925Studios is a product design and UX agency built for B2B and AI SaaS companies. We help founders and product teams design websites, dashboards, and digital products that launch faster, convert more demos, and raise more capital. We work in focused design sprints delivering investor-ready, high-converting...
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- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A small engineering studio in Jaipur. Production-grade websites, D2C storefronts, and custom SaaS for Indian businesses. Next.js, Supabase, Razorpay...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Hotbit, our journey is driven by a unified vision and a passion for business and sustainable growth...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
aRa Digital Agency is a Hyderabad-based digital marketing partner that helps startups and business owners grow through SEO, social media, and branding strategies. Known for blending authentic storytelling with performance-driven campaigns, the agency focuses on building trust, visibility, and measurable...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Established in 2022, we at Growwise Media are constantly striving to innovate and push creative boundaries. Our purpose is to create something truly new, making bold moves in the digital space...
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- AI Development
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Marketer Ape is a creative digital marketing agency focused on helping brands build a strong online presence. We specialize in website development, SEO, social media marketing, performance advertising, and branding strategies that drive real business growth...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help growing businesses turn online searches into real customers. SBR Innovative designs fast, booking-ready websites, improves how you appear on Google Maps and in AI answers like ChatGPT, and builds AI assistants that reply to customers day and night. Our clients include clinics, law firms, real estate...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Chandigarh, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
GrowthCrestAI as an AI Marketing Agency helps businesses scale faster with AI-powered marketing strategies designed to increase leads, automate customer engagement, improve conversions, and drive revenue growth. From AI SEO and paid advertising to intelligent automation and AI chatbots, we build data-driven...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DigiEn specializes in delivering customized software solutions and off-the-shelf products tailored to diverse industry segments. Our comprehensive range of services caters to the unique needs of various sectors, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency...
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- ERP Consulting
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At AtheosTech, we know every business is different. That's why our IT consulting services are made just for you. Whether you need to improve your IT systems, boost cybersecurity, or go digital, we're here to help. Let us be your partner in achieving your IT goals and transforming your business...
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- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Rajkot, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Custom Shopify designs from scratch (not just theme edits)High-quality graphics and modern UI/UXCross-browser/device testing via BrowserStackFocus on mobile-first responsive designW3C-validated, SEO-friendly, fast-loading pagesClear communication and on-time delivery...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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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