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A brand as great as yours deserves great marketing. Grounded in results, Major Tom helps your ROI and ROAS blast off with planning and performance under one roof. With us, you'll get strategic innovation as well as top-tier tactical execution...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed

Groove Jones
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Groove Jones is an innovative technology company that specializes in creating AI/VR/AR software solutions for a wide range of industries, including advertising, entertainment, marketing, health, and training...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
Wezom offers custom software development services, providing solutions that address business challenges, meet market demands, enhance internal operations, and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 27 Projects Listed
Founded in 2009 by Nacho de Marco and Paul AzorĂn, BairesDev provides top 1% tech talent to a range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Founded in 2002 and based in Chicago, TXI builds AI-powered workflows for companies running complex, high-stakes operations...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Building MVPs and scaling solutions for FoodTech & Retail startups since 2015...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed

Codal
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Codal is a design and development consultancy that partners with organizations to solve complex problems and accelerate growth through cutting-edge, data-driven strategies and solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Giant Marketers, with a legacy spanning over 14 years in the dynamic online marketing industry, proudly serves clients in over 55 countries. Our team of over 50 dedicated local and international SEO specialists has garnered a remarkable 98% client satisfaction rate, particularly among small and medium-sized...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cumilla, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Digital Transformation: Empowering Your FutureZiffity is an eCommerce agency that helps B2C and B2B brands build, transform, grow, and innovate their online presence by providing best-in-class digital solutions...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
User-first digital marketing solutions define Hudson Integrated's comprehensive range of digital marketing services. Hudson is a logical choice for small, mid-sized and Fortune 500 companies in need of superior e-commerce, branding, web design, UX/UI assistance, digital marketing strategies, consultation, and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Morristown, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
BlueSwitch specializes in delivering intelligent Shopify Plus solutions and innovative implementations, driven by our belief that scaling your eCommerce business should be a seamless experience...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Tepia is a software company founded in 2012 with over 30 years of experience in web and mobile app development. We are a passionate and agile team of developers, designers, and strategists who are consistently pushing the boundaries of technology...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Costa Mesa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We were established in 1996 as a development agency with just a few software engineers and a big dream. Today, we are a team of more than 50 gate6ers who produce groundbreaking solutions that wow our clients...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Tringapps is a pioneer in building state-of-the-art SAAS products with a worldwide audience. The daily audience base of the products designed and built by Tringapps is currently 400 Million active users and counting!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We empower people and platforms with work that really works with custom websites and applications, open-source digital products, and more...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Lansing, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We at Inventix believe in enhancing the world through app-driven experiences...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Classic City Consulting provides complex, content-rich websites for companies needing clarity and clarity. Its more important than ever to have a great website. DIY platforms make it easier than ever to make a bad one. Let's build a WordPress website you're proud of...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Decatur, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Appstem is a full-service mobile strategy, design and development agency, Based in San Francisco, Appstem has delivered over 200 apps with a team of experts specializing in strategy, QA, development and UI/UX design...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Fueled is a top digital transformation agency that caters to a variety of unicorn startups, global brands, and Fortune 500 companies...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Our creative group of planners, producers & provocateurs create content and experiences people can't help but love at the nexus of design, tech and media...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Customer-centric, design-led solutions built to be implemented. Tallwave will provide everything you need to deliver great experiences to your customers through friendly partnership...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Distillery is a seasoned player in the field of nearshore software development, offering expertise and a robust process for building, scaling, and innovating technology solutions...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Blockchain
- IoT
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- Location
- Manhattan Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We promote the courage to explore new ideas, encourage curiosity, and celebrate the freedom of individual expression. Our values define what matters to us, and help direct whom we hire and how we work with each other, our clients, and our partners every day...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Software engineering company Kadro, situated in the US, creates B2C and B2B eCommerce websites for online retailers...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Brands that connect, act, and serve like friends and neighbors tend to win and tend to grow. That's why our every move is guided by Brand Anthropology. And why we create work that connects like friends and neighbors by understanding friends and neighbors, even those inside the brand itself...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We specialized in building high-performing, conversion-focused Shopify Plus websites and advanced email marketing solutions using Klaviyo. Our expert team is committed to creating engaging digital experiences that drive revenue and help businesses thrive...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- CRO
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Colbert, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We design best-in-class experiences and technology-led solutions that drive performance and growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
A Multinational Digital Solutions Company Providing Award Winning Creative Design, Content Production...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are a mobile application studio, built around a core team of seasoned marketers, serial entrepreneurs, veteran strategists and big idea lovers. We work with a diverse array of brands, companies, organizations and individuals to turn great ideas into powerful apps...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $215/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Digital Deployment is a website development firm focused solely on website development and its various facets including content management, UX/UI, accessibility, information architecture, strategy, migration and stakeholder discovery. We currently operate over 300 websites for clients across the Uni...
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- Web Development
- IoT
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Traction is a team of seasoned marketers working in a highly efficient model, dedicated to leading the way for brands to get to smarter faster. We're a marketing accelerator for in-house teams—a new breed of consultancy that can get you traction in a rapidly changing world...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Over 3 million ★★★★★ App Store ratings and counting. We are Agilitee, a digital product design agency near Boston. Ambitious companies across the US call us when they need big agency results for a fraction of the time and cost...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Londonderry, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
InnovationM is top mobile application developers in Noida. Best Mobile app development services in Noida, Delhi, NCR, Gurgaon, India. Trusted mobile app designer and developer in Noida, Delhi, Gurgaon, India. Trusted mobile application development company in Delhi, Noida...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
This Los Angeles based company is not your average web design and marketing company, LiveWebMedia is an avant-garde web and interactive media agency founded in 1998 in Southern California...
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- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
DigitalUs is an Orlando-based digital marketing agency. We don’t just build websites and mobile apps. We build brands – and businesses – online...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We believe genuine personal relationships produce truly impactful work. We relentlessly focus on our culture by embracing a combination of work and life; empathizing and understanding our clients and partners; driving innovation with lean, agile processes; and continually improving so we can be the best at...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Vokal provides above market growth returns for investments on digital products and growth optimisation. We help companies create repeatable and sustainable growth metrics at any stage of the product lifecycle...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Wearables
- Software Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are an integrated marketing firm that executes the right mediums to move your business forward. It is the combination of our partner relationships, our committed approach, our collaborative nature, and the results we attain that has helped build our business since 1979...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Mishawaka, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Established in 2012, Ecomclips is one of the best eCommerce solution providers that helps Ecommerce Seller to reach their business goal. Ecomclips helping brands grow through marketplace account management, Amazon ebay walmart and others, Shopify, PPC, SEO, graphic design, website development...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Significa is an award-winning digital product design and development agency based in Porto, building beautifully functional digital products for clients across the globe...
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- Design Services
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Porto, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Utility is a premier digital product agency specializing in custom mobile apps, web platforms, and AI-powered solutions for forward-thinking startups and global brands including Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Samsung, the NBA, and Forbes...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create custom teams prepared to support the development of your product at every stage...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We're a software development agency that builds products that scale. Our engineering-first culture and product-minded approach have powered success stories like Calendlythe scheduling platform that revolutionized meetings for millions...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- West Hollywood, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
For product team roles such as designers, researchers, developers, QAs, product managers, and others, we also specialize in providing custom staffing services (contract, contract to hire, and direct hire services)...
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- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Pattern
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Pattern specializes in crafting contemporary brands, innovative eCommerce experiences and cutting-edge products and platforms...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We build brands, products and services, from the smallest startups to enterprise transformation and government departments. We partner with transparency, velocity & collaboration at every step of the way to define digital products, elevate brands, and fuel growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Surry Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
AndAgain has an Integrating strategic insights, creative ingenuity, and cutting-edge technology, we specialize in the development of digital products, websites, apps, and campaigns that not only enhance our clients' online presence but also elevate the image of our agency partners...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Design Sketchers is a comprehensive digital marketing service provider, dedicated to transforming your vision of online presence into a remarkable reality. Our emphasis lies in cultivating robust customer engagement strategies, ensuring an impactful and immersive online experience for your audience...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Modesto, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Are you building a technology company? Hire people that have already done it and have helped many businesses succeed...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up

Isadora Agency
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Leading brands turn to us at pivotal moments of digital evolution. Our global creative team fuses story, technology, and design to make experiences that captivate and convert. Our web design agency helps enterprise brands and market leaders navigate digital, evolve profitably, and launch unforgettable...
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- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Manhattan Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:Â
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goalsÂ
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobileÂ
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to useÂ
- Website development to turn designs into functional websitesÂ
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversionsÂ
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sitesÂ
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers. Â
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.Â
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.Â
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks Â
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks Â
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks Â
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ monthsÂ
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months Â
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project. Â
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.Â
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.Â
Pre-launch hidden costsÂ
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)Â
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includesÂ
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)Â
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)Â
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testingÂ
Post-launch hidden costsÂ
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)Â
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirementsÂ
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)Â
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)Â
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.Â
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.Â
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:Â
- Structure and site designÂ
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarityÂ
- User experience and UX designÂ
- Mobile and responsive designÂ
- Conversion-focused landing page designÂ
Web development's main focus:Â
- Coding and website developmentÂ
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)Â
- Back-end systems and databasesÂ
- Integrations, security, and performanceÂ
- CMS setup and custom functionalityÂ
What are the best web design companies in 2026?
What should I ask before hiring a web design company?
Ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.
















































