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Getting your sh*t together for you
Sarah Rose Andrew is a marketing strategist who builds problem-solving systems, designs distinctive experiences, and makes everything look effortlessly polished...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Art With Soul
Ángela Rodríguez is a graphic designer, illustrator, and concept artist dedicated to revealing the extraordinary within everyday life...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Little Design Studio With The Big Ideas
PAX STUDIO is an award-winning boutique graphic design studio based in small-town North Carolina. We craft purposeful visual identities with integrity, guided by gratitude to the Creator...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Thomasville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creating Meaningful Digital Experiences Through Design And Technology.
Founded in 2018, Le Séisme is a design and web studio fueled by a passion for culture, innovation, and technology. We focus on creative direction, branding, UI/UX, and web developmentcreating thoughtful, high-impact communications that truly connect...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Help You Look Beautiful-Not Just On The Inside.
From print to motion, branding to web, and everything custom in between, we've got you covered. Whether it's a one-off project or a long-term partnership, we provide as much project management, creative direction, and design support as you need...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Brighton, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Integrated Brand Communications
Donatelli creates and elevates brand identities for ambitious companies focused on increasing corporate value and enhancing human experience...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Dress Brands To Stand Out
Habillage Graphique is a creative studio specializing in visual identity and graphic design, helping brands express who they are through thoughtful, well-crafted visual systems...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Bordeaux, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design with Intention
Dmitri Semenov is a seasoned digital designer specializing in visual identity and interaction design within the creative industry...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design Without Boundaries
Billie is a Toronto-based graphic designer, audio producer, and the person behind focusing on editorial design, illustration, branding, and sound. From album covers to immersive audiovisual experiences, Billie brings attitude and authenticity to every project...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design With Clarity And Purpose
Janet Richard is an artist and graphic designer based in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the creative force behind Janet Mo Design. Her work merges clarity and creativity, often pairing bold, minimal forms with playful or organic details to build engaging visual identities...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Newberry, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dedicated To Creating Designs That Bring Your Vision To Life.
Paulina Cioce | Art + Design is an independent studio partnering with businesses nationwide to craft refined marketing assets and professional presentations...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Great Brands Don't Whisper
We partner best with open-minded, passionate teams who truly believe in what they create and see design and messaging as vital investments in long-term brand success...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Erin Moore
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Designing To Influence, Challenge, And Inspire
My name is Erin Moore. I am a freelance graphic designer, creative strategist, and visual merchandiser with a passion for designing experiences that influence, challenge, and inspire. With more than 10 years of professional experience, I bring a multi-disciplinary skillset and a thoughtful, results-driven...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Design Studio For Bold Brands
At Triangular Studio Inc., were driven by a passion for helping businesses succeed. Our skilled team delivers innovative solutions that strengthen companies and support their growth...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Exploring Identity And Clarity Through Thoughtful, Honest Work.
GPM Design is a creative design studio showcasing a range of visual and branding projects, including photography and design work for clients across industries. Their portfolio highlights diverse creative work from visual identity to campaign assets and photography-driven design concepts...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Pemberton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creativity In Every Detail
IAOEU Estudio is a multidisciplinary design studio specializing in branding, visual communication, and creative experiences. We craft distinctive identities, engaging digital and physical designs, and thoughtful solutions that connect brands with their audiences...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Lo Barnechea, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Where Ideas Take Shape
Emilie Brunet is a Canadian brand & marketing designer with more than seven years of experience developing intentional, strategy-led visual identities and websites for mission-driven organizations...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Kendra Peterson
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Design With Purpose
Kendra Peterson is a senior product designer with roots in print design, which continues to shape her belief that great design should produce meaningful results and be crafted with refinement and precision...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Where Concept Meets Craft
Lucas Eduardo is a designer who approaches each project as an opportunity to craft a compelling story. Working across branding, illustration, and strategy, he aims to find the balance where ideas are clear, human, and subtly unexpected...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Florianópolis, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
From Concept To Memorable Identity
Damien Raymond is a graphic designer and creator of visual resources who explores the language of design to inspire creatives and expand the imagination of brands and businesses...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Nancy, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Meaningful Design For Growing Brands
Aida Pacheva is a multidisciplinary designer and art director who creates stories, systems, and experiences across various media and contexts, guided by a core set of principles...
- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Inspire, Inform, & Captivate
MK Branding by Design is a design studio led by a creative thinker skilled in problem-solving and communication. By deeply understanding client needs, the studio delivers thoughtful designs that not only meet but exceed expectations...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Websites and SEO content that help your business get found, attract customers, and grow
PeachSites is a North Georgiabased digital agency specializing in SEO-focused website design for small businesses. The company helps local businesses improve visibility on Google, attract qualified traffic, and generate consistent leads through strategic web design and local SEO services...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Hoschton, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
More Is More
Angello Torres is a designer driven by a more is more philosophy blending the sensitivity of Monet with the rich, layered complexity of El Bosco. Born in Peru and trained at the University of Buenos Aires, he has built a strong foundation in graphic design...
- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Toby Ng Design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Distilling Ideas To Their Essence
Toby Ng Design is an independent branding and design studio that helps organizations build meaningful brands through strategic thinking, visual communication, and human-centered design. Founded in Hong Kong by award-winning designer Toby Ng, the studio creates distinctive brand identities, digital...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Independent Creative Professional And Illustrator
Celine Ka Wing Lau is an independent creative professional and illustrator whose portfolio showcases commissioned and personal work across editorial, advertising, branding, publishing, and cultural projects. Her work has appeared in collaborations with international publications, brands, and organizations...
- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your Tech Partners
At App Corp, we are pioneers in crafting digital solutions for visionaries and world-changers. Rooted in a passion for technology and innovation, we've spent over a decade pushing boundaries and shaping the digital landscape. Our journey is defined by a commitment to excellence, with a portfolio boasting...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Helping You Succeed
Evo Strategies is a California-based, full-service marketing, advertising and branding agency headquartered in Ladera Ranch. Founded in 2011, the boutique firm offers integrated servicesranging from brand strategy and web design to commercial video productiongeared toward mid-size organizations and consumer...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Advertising
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Ladera Ranch, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing For Your Small Business
The Knowledge Group, Inc. was founded by D. Roger Maves in 1998. Since then our company has served many businesses, large and small, across the United States and around the world including Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, Mexico and Central America...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bailey, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Explosive Content. Secure Experiences.
Interactive Design Solutions is a website design and marketing agency located in greater Toledo, Ohio. Let's talk about your goals. Never wavering from our core values, we build websites and create marketing plans that accomplish exactly what our clients need. Nothing more, and nothing less...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Waterville, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mobile App Development Experts
We are a team of dedicated technology professionals who are ready to help you expand your business successfully!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Helping You Tell Your Story - Digital Marketing and Publishing Experts - Quality Services Since 1996
Our mission is to create content-rich websites that build your brand, attract new clients, and boost your revenues. We approach the disciplines of website creation and SEO from a content marketing and story telling perspective. We've been in business for over 25 years. Our team has over 62 years of combined...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Different Approach To Digital.
Based in Greenville, SC, and serving clients nationwide, EverConvert is a digital marketing agency specializing in legal marketing and home services. We offer a comprehensive range of digital marketing services, with expert teams in Web Design, SEO, PPC, Social Media, Video Marketing, and Email Marketing to...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
SMALL BUSINESS WEB-SITE DESIGN, VIDEO PRODUCTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN
Blue Troop Web, Print & Video offers services that include business web design, professional video production and graphic design support. We also partner with trusted IT service professionals and web hosting companies to provide a better internet marketing experience for our clients...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Denton, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
It's a perfect day for good design
At FoS, we think differently. We create connections where none seem evident. We know materials and how to make ideas real. Our combined experience and extensive education in design and art is what makes us unique...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Branding, Web Design, Graphic Design & Copywriting
Meet Kettle Fire Creative, a branding firm featuring logo design, graphic design, web design and WordPress web development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Show more
- Location
- Abilene, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Arise to Your God-Given Potential Through Branding, Marketing & Website Strategies.
We help businesses, organizations, and ministries find their unique voice and offer and help them create effective branding, marketing, and website strategy to impact others. We are located in Winter Park, Florida. We have helped businesses, churches, non-profits, entrepreneurs, and ministries with our...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bringing Modern Marketing to Churches + Businesses
We exist to serve the underserved. McCaulley Media helps religious organizations, nonprofits, and small businesses create high-quality content for their audiences at affordable rates...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Creating strong SEO presence
The internet is every millennials third parent. An average millennial is more than 7 hours a day online. If you are not present on the Internet, you are not visible in the real world. W-Outsourcing can be your choice for WordPress set-up, administration and maintenance, SEO, and task automation...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Leading The Advertising Transformation.
Rakuten Advertising is the leading global provider for adtech, marketing, and advertising services and technology. Expect multilingual content!...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Mateo, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
We build and design exceptional websites.
Riess Group offers services such as Website design and development, Mobile Apps, Web Apps, Consulting, etc...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Waco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Design & Strategy For a More Hospitable World
At Edelmade, we specialize in creating stunning brands and digital experiences that will truly make an impact. Our strategy-meets-creativity approach helps you reach your objectives while connecting with the right people along the way! We’ll take care of everything from planning to identity design so you...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Taking Your Business Presence to the Next Level
Amberd Design Studio is the perfect choice for all your digital marketing and design needs. We have received awards from Los Angeles's Department of Cultural Affairs and recognition from the Chamber of Commerce as one of LA's best website development companies. Amberd guarantees success every time...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Crafting Excellence: Web, Graphics, and Marketing Solutions.
KW Graphics and Web serves as a comprehensive design hub, offering a wide range of services, including logo design, invitations, web ads, and marketing campaigns. The agency's expert consulting enhances project outcomes, promising increased brand visibility and engagement...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Logo Design
- Show more
- Location
- Staunton, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
A Digital Solutions Agency that aggregates value for your business.
We are experts in developing solutions that provide genuine value for your company. We work with your demands and always within the constraints of your company, and for this reason we provide a variety of services that might enhance your results. The faith our consumers have in our team generally mirrors the...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Araruama, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Helping small Australian Businesses & Authors thrive online
Helping small Australian businesses and authors thrive in a prickly online world. Website design on WordPress with ongoing Aussie support, maintenance plans, hosting and domains. We also offer custom business database development and integration support to connect you to your favourite tools...
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- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Baldivis, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Where Creative Work Meets Success
At Articulate Solutions, we have been delivering award-winning creative services for over 25 years. As a trusted partner, we offer a one-stop shop for complete turn-key graphic design, marketing and communications solutions. From brand development and website design to advertising campaigns and social media...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Location
- Gilroy, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Stand Out in the Search Crowd.
As a leading Search & Digital agency, we specialize in leveraging audience engagement to boost your search visibility and amplify your brand online. Our audience-centric strategies and search optimization techniques ensure that your brand stands out in the digital landscape...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Designing Brands That Stand Out Boldly
Contempo Design + Communications is a distinguished design agency that has been making a difference since 1996. With a focus on unique and contemporary design, we offer a range of services, including branding, environmental graphic design, interior architecture, marketing collateral and website design and...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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wearegoat is a design studio founded in 2012, by Paul Attard...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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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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