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Creative web solutions by Alexander Jongen: Expertise in design, development, and SEO for tailor-made digital experiences...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Location
- Cologne, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Numinix is your partner for expert eCommerce Consulting, Strategy and development. If you're looking for a competent team to act as your eCommerce department then look no further...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Partner Blanco is a creative agency focused on branding and identity, committed to collaborating with driven, fast-moving companies...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
JM Web Design is a creative agency that provides web design, seo, and graphic design to service industry Canadian businesses. Based in Vancouver Island, BC, they are the best web design option for Vancouver, Victoria, and SW Canada...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Duncan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Miami Local SEO Pros is a full-service digital agency specializing in web development, local SEO, and graphic design. We help businesses in Miami and beyond enhance their online presence with custom websites, tailored SEO strategies, and impactful visuals. Our goal is to deliver results that drive growth...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full-service digital marketing agency committed to driving measurable growth through bespoke solutions. We help our clients achieve their goals, enhance their online visibility, and maximise their return on investment...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Web Development
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- Location
- Hooton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Founded in 1999, GM Web Services is a full-service website design and digital marketing company. Based in Wilmington, NC, we've been helping local and national businesses maximize their potential for over two decades...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Webernetic Family is a results-driven web agency specializing in custom website development, SEO, and digital marketing. With a tailored approach and a global presence, we craft innovative strategies to help businesses grow and stand out online...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build your business's online presence by combining our client vision with our expertise, so they don't have to worry about the details...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Miami Lakes, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Tech Park is the Best Web Design Company in Bangladesh that provide the best software development and website application development service with top-notch customer satisfaction. As a one-stop solution for web design, web development, SEO service, software development, graphics design, eCommerce...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We provide 360º strategues that seamlessly combine traditional PR methods with cutting-edge digital trends, ensuring maximum impact for your brand...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Digital Services
- Event Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Coosy is a design-driven web production company founded in 1999. We specialize in developing and managing web services and websites for leading companies in Japan. Our end-to-end solutions cover everything from strategic planning and design to system development and marketing...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Shibuya City, Japan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Use Our Expertise To Help Companies Grow BetterOur mission is to empower and train businesses on how to optimize their business operations. Through a strategic combination of marketing and sales tactics, otherwise known as revenue operations, we aim to help businesses grow efficiently and be in control...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Bozeman, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Buzz Digital Agency transforms ideas into digital excellence. We elevate your online presence with our innovative solutions and strategic digital services...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Woland Web, based in Charlotte, NC and founded in 2005, is dedicated to creating exceptional, custom websites that are visually engaging, fast, secure, and optimized for search engines. We offer high-end web design and development, along with secure hosting and efficient maintenance services...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Page One Formula, we're not just marketers we're entrepreneurs who've built and scaled real businesses. Founded in Oakville in 2021, we offer proven SEO, ads, web design, and Amazon strategies refined through $20M+ sales of our own private label brands, and delivered by a results-driven team...
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- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Oakville, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FITB offers everything from tailored website design to SEO and eCommerce solutions. Plus, we dont use website templates, template-based websites are for average people, and we are not average...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Johor Bahru, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Every business has the same core marketing problem: you have to convince customers of the benefits of your product before they get the opportunity to consume it.We have helped some great businesses solve this problem, by providing the basic marketing infrastructure needed to convince customers of a...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Rainworth, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Websonic, we care about your business's success. We're a small team dedicated to helping you thrive online. We design, develop, and maintain websites that are modern, secure, & engaging. With our maintenance subscription, you can focus on your business while we handle the website...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Dairy Flat, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An indie game studio / creative digital agency focused on user-centric design. From conception, through design, and even in development, we always keep our users front of mind. We know all the best practices from over 200 products worth of experience, conduct audits and studies to have data to back up design...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Longmont, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mind & Logic is a boutique application design and development shop specializing in web based custom solutions. From simple content based websites to full stack applications with complex backend integrations and data sources, Mind & Logic is a one stop shop for your app dev needs.Mind & Logic has extensive...
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- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Naperville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Phoenix Design is a premier branding agency in Singapore, transforming businesses into unique brands that lead new markets through strategic branding, cultural storytelling, and adaptive strategies...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ocean Computer Tech is a forward-thinking IT solutions provider dedicated to empowering businesses through innovative technology and exceptional service. Specializing in comprehensive IT support, network security, cloud services, and custom technology solutions, the company is committed to helping clients...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Ocean City, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Element 502 is a web design and digital marketing agency based in Louisville, KY, specializing in creating custom websites, online ads, and brand strategies. They focus on defining corporate identity and communication points to effectively represent client visions across all marketing platforms...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
KAI Production is a creative agency focused on video production, web design, and digital marketing, particularly excelling in 2D motion design and 3D modeling. They also offer comprehensive website creation services, guiding clients from initial concept to final launch...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toulon, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design Freaks is a creative digital agency that excels at pushing the boundaries of design and innovation, catering to businesses of all sizes. By combining unconventional creativity with thorough research and industry insights, they deliver customized website designs, social media strategies, and online...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Macgad Technology Sdn Bhd is a certified Google Premier Partner in Malaysia, offering high-impact digital marketing solutions including Google Ads, SEO, web design, and social media marketing. With over 10 years of experience, we help businesses grow online through data-driven strategies and tailored...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We work to fulfill our mission of making your company more profitable, intelligent and competitive.We offer over 40 Design, Development, Marketing and Sales solutions...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a cross-functional team with expertise in web development, wordpress websites, social media and branding. Since 2006, we've been creating communication, design, and marketing solutions with creativity and strategic planning...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Caxias do Sul, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Delivering delight starts with us. We turn the complex into the simple for you. Easy to work with and endlessly devoted to your goals, we will never let you down...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SH Digital GmbH is a digital agency based in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, specializing in boosting the online visibility of small and medium-sized businesses...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Frauenfeld, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Devonto is a Cumbernauld-based web design and development agency specialising in custom websites, e-commerce solutions, and content management systems for small and medium-sized businesses. Established in 2008, the company is currently managing over 200 websites, offering secure hosting, fast turnaround...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Cumbernauld, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Phoenix Afterglow is a premier multimedia company specializing in web development, app development, online marketing, and cybersecurity. They are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of performance, integrity, and ethics to ensure client satisfaction and achieve a lasting sense of fulfillment for all...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Burlington, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Having worked for both clients and agencies for over 20 years in the brand advertising & marketing industry since 2003, we felt exasperated by subpar standard work and results they just didnt get it.Thus we decided to band together and start our own agency, based in Singapore...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
D.O. Designs, LLC is a boutique branding agency that specializes in helping impact-driven entrepreneurs and businesses leverage the power of branding to do good in the world. Whether you have a startup or are an established business we provide dynamic design solutions so you can focus more of your time and...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an inbound marketing agency specializing in B2B clients. We help companies align their marketing and sales teams to achieve an ROI of over 20%. We are a Google Partner agency and a HubSpot Solutions Partner...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are Mercads, a digital marketing and advertising agency focused on helping your company grow. At Mercads, we're focused on providing effective and efficient solutions so your business can grow and achieve its marketing goals...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Amozoc de Mota, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tenaya360 helps home services and trades businesses build high-performing websites, improve SEO, and generate more leads through effective online marketing...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Since 2010, we have been passionate about crafting compelling narratives, designing engaging websites, and harnessing the power of SEO. We offer SEO services, website design and development, monthly website support packages, and B2B LinkedIn advertising management...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We create visually striking websites that drive results. Through expert web design, logo development, and SEO, we turn your online presence into a strategic tool for growth and customer conversion...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Hicksville, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Webstudio Friendly specializes in creating, promoting, and maintaining websites. We focus on delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Let us craft a website that showcases your brand and captures the vitality of your area. From custom software solutions to full-scale web development, we help local startups and established businesses stand out online...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Napier, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Web Page Design designs websites for small businesses & local businesses. We create affordable websites that boost your brand. With 5+ years experience, we serve various industries, ensuring top-notch design and performance...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wise Raven Consulting is a web design and digital marketing firm helping businesses of all sizesacross industries like tech, startups, authors, and professional servicesbuild strong online presences. We specialize in custom websites, SEO, and strategic digital campaigns, and also offer fractional project...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a forward thinking company dedicated to delivering innovative web development , app development, custom applications and digital marketing solutions. Partner with our IT experts to elevate your digital presence and empower your business with cutting-edge strategies for seamless growth and success...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
UNANIMOUS is a full-service branding agency based in the heart of the Midwest Lincoln, Nebraska. We have partnered with clients to develop strong brand alignment through strategic marketing, creative design, engaging websites, and compelling video projects of all sizes and scopes. UNANIMOUS is known for...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Scylla Group guides you through digital transformation with clarity and confidence. We help you understand what matters, simplify the journey, and build solutions tailored to your goals, no matter your size or starting point. Lets walk the path of progress together...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Winchester, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Konan & Spade is a Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) agency. We get your brand cited by ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity and the AI platforms your customers already use. We also run SEO, paid media and web development to make sure you're found and chosen...
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- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
STYL one moves you forward. No paperwork. No billable hours. No delays. Just performance-grade design that gets your business. Streamlined, reliable, relentless...
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- CRO
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- Visoko, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NuxLay UK combines creative digital marketing expertise and advanced web development skills to help businesses thrive online. From targeted campaigns and SEO optimization to custom website solutions, we deliver results-driven strategies tailored to your growth...
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- PPC
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Public Relations
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Small Business Website Design Company Hiring Guide
What is a small business website design company?
Small business web design companies are composed of designers and developers who prototype, design, develop, and enhance websites with the specific needs, challenges, and goals of small businesses in mind.
Through functional, user-friendly, and visually pleasing websites, they help small businesses, startups, and SMEs compete with well-established brands and leverage the benefits a professional website. This enables small businesses to showcase their offerings, attract potential customers, and, ultimately, drive business growth even without the budget or scale of larger enterprises.
What do small business web designers do?
Small business web designers make digital assets for small businesses, such as websites, online stores, and web apps. Here are some of the specific services they offer:
- Custom Website Design
- Responsive Design
- Content Management System Integration
- Content & Graphics Development
- Social Media Integration
- eCommerce Functionality
- SEO
- Branding
- Testing
- Analytics and Tracking
- Maintenance and Updates
The best small business website design companies tailor their services based on their client’s requirements and objectives to increase efficiency. They are experts in design and computer programming and combine their technical skills and creativity to come up with a high-quality and visually appealing website.
Why hire a small business website design agency?
Hiring a leading small business website design agency is beneficial in many ways. Here are some notable benefits you shouldn’t miss out on:
Reach Your Local Audience
A recent BrightLocal survey found that 98% of consumers search the internet to find information about a local business. Having a robust online presence and an optimized website will make it easier for potential customers to find you, boosting both your website traffic and conversions.
Increase Credibility
The same BrightLocal survey shows that 76% of consumers regularly read online reviews for local businesses. Nowadays, consumers have so many options to choose from, which is why they rely on reviews before making a purchase.
Web designers for small businesses can help you appropriately incorporate reviews into your website. Moreover, they can optimize your website according to the principles of web design, further increasing your credibility among consumers.
With their high-end services, you will get an eye-catching and functional site that boosts your brand’s reliability and allows users to make secure purchases.
Boost Your Profit
According to Insider Intelligence, the number of online shoppers in the US is expected to reach 218.8 million in 2023. Your digital presence starts with a website, your biggest marketing asset in the digital age we live in.
Top web design firms understand the nuances involved in small businesses. And they are knowledgeable in the latest web design tips to increase conversions. Taking advantage of the technical expertise of the best website design companies for small business, you can also promote your products or services online.
This case study reiterates the importance of outsourcing professional small business web design services. Brothers Pest Control approached Big Red Jelly, a Utah-based small business website design agency, for a site redesign. The project resulted in a whopping 1,700% increase in leads.
How many hours does it take to design a website?
Generally, it takes anywhere from 40 to 300 hours to design a website. However, the timeline is largely dependent on the website’s complexity and the agency’s level of commitment to the project.
Here are some sample time frames for various types of websites:
| Type of website | Average number of hours |
| Landing page | 40 |
| Simple web application | 120 |
| Average web application | 200 |
| Complex web application | 300 |
How much does a simple website design cost?
A simple web design costs a flat rate of $5,000. Complex and larger sites can cost up to $10,000. Meanwhile, the average rate for web design on a per-hour basis ranges from $30 to $80.
However, the actual cost of web design services can vary depending on the type of website, number of features and images, maintenance, and complexity of the project as well as the designer’s skills, years of experience, and geographical location.
How do I find good web designers who work with small businesses?
Finding the best website designer for your small business can be daunting. Follow this step-by-step guide to find the perfect fit:
- Guide the design process by clarifying your goals and requirements for the website.
- Identify your target audience and their needs, preferences, and behaviors.
- Set a budget for your website design project.
- Research reputable web design agencies that cater to small businesses.
- Check their client list to see if they work with local businesses.
- Peruse their portfolio and testimonials to gauge their performance, accomplishments, and client satisfaction. See what kind of feedback past clients have about the results they have delivered, how responsive and committed they are, whether they meet deadlines, and other relevant aspects.
- Find out which of these candidates has experience working on similar projects. The agencies that understand your target market well can speed up project delivery and accelerate results.
- Request proposals that include projected timelines, costs, project scope, and deliverables.
- Inquire about the agency’s SEO capabilities. This is essential to attracting more organic and local traffic.
- Conduct interviews with shortlisted agencies to get a clear view of their communication, technical skills, relevant niche experience, and commitment.
- Consider the company culture if you want to invest in a long-term relationship. Working with a company that shares the same values as your brand is important and a sign that you will be able to function together as one team.
- Compare the offerings and choose the web design agency that best aligns with your goals, budget, values, and preferences.
DesignRush can help you find the ideal web design agency for your small business—for free. Simply go to our Marketplace and tell us more about your project. We’ll introduce you to up to five of the most suitable agencies.
What questions to ask small business website design agencies when hiring one?
Here are the top questions to ask a small business web design agency before you hire one:
- What industries have you worked with before, and have you worked with businesses similar to mine?
- Can you provide examples of websites you've designed for similar small businesses?
- How do you approach incorporating our brand identity into web design?
- How do you ensure that the website is responsive on various devices and screen sizes?
- How do you ensure optimal user experience, considering navigation, content hierarchy, and ease of use?
- How do you integrate SEO principles into the design to improve our website's visibility in search engines?
- Can you integrate mobile apps or other digital tools into our website's design and functionality?
- What CMS do you recommend? How do you ensure that it's user-friendly for our team to manage content?
- How do you involve us in the design process? What methods do you use for communication and feedback?
- How do you handle feedback and revisions during the design process?
- What is the estimated cost for the design of our website? Are there any potential additional costs we should be aware of?
- What is the estimated timeline for completing the project?
- How often do you recommend updating the website's design and content?
- What kind of support and maintenance services do you offer after the website is launched?
- Who will work on my project and how experienced are they? Who will be the main point of contact?
What are the leading small business website design companies in the U.S.?
The leading small business website design agencies in the U.S. are:
- Big Red Jelly
- 5-star rating with 34 reviews on DesignRush; 5-star rating with 257 reviews on Google
- Top clients: Hirschi Companies, R and R BBQ, Summit Pizza Co, The Happy Health Insurance Guy
- Red Spot Design
- 5-star rating with 30 reviews on DesignRush; 5-star rating with 295 reviews on Google
- Top clients: Cornwell Jackson CPAs, Trinity Valley Electric Co-op, Fit Chick Training, Pollo Regio Restaurant
- Bilberrry
- 5-star rating with 21 reviews on DesignRush
- Top clients: University of Washington, Snohomish County, OfferUP, The Life You Can Save
- Denver Web Success LLC
- 5-star rating with 15 reviews on DesignRush; 5-star rating with 40 reviews on Google
- Top clients: Irie Cabinetry, Rallye Coach Works, Goodrich Chimney
- Jeremy McGilvrey
- 5-star rating with 11 reviews on DesignRush; 5-star rating with 93 reviews on Google
- Top clients: Houston Ticket Brokers, Young & Earth Supplements, Capstone Homebuyers
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