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We are The Click Depot, a full-service web design and digital marketing company offering creative design services and innovative web marketing solutions...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Labcodes is a premier software studio based in Brazil with over a decade of experience in designing and developing quality custom products for with customers from all over the globe...
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- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Recife, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Clique is an award-winning team of digital strategists, designers, and engineers. We help companies define and express their brand through engaging websites that position them to stand out amongst the competition. From startups to fortune 500s, our work turns heads and grows businesses...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Software Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
When it comes to Web development, Mobile App development, Custom software development, Salesforce development, onsite & offsite staffing of talented professionals & other crucial client technology needs, we are one of the top-notch teams you can count on...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
For challenger brands and market leaders in industries ranging from med-tech to beauty, pet food to footwear, restaurants to running events, we have developed and revitalized brand experiences...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Package Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
NetBramha is a global award-winning UX strategy and design studio with 18+ years of experience, impacting 1B+ users through outcome-driven digital products for 250+ clients across 20+ countries...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We provide highly effective web development, eCommerce management, software and mobile application development, branding, graphic design, and more...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Your Expert Web & Mobile Development Partner.Take advantage of our 13+ years of experience in building and launching web and mobile custom software solutions. Extend your team with the top web & mobile developers for your short-term and long-term projects, from MVPs to a completed solution...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Alexandria, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Qodeca
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Qodeca is a trusted technology partner offering advisory, website development, and bespoke software development services. The company focuses on building long-term partnerships and helping clients create scalable digital solutions that boost engagement and drive operational growth...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
We create really creative digital products at Clock for forward-thinking customers who demand more from technology...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Sarratt, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We offer all-encompassing IT software services. We have worked with a number of startups across the world to turn ideas into real businesses...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Surrey, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
AKOS is a leading development agency for growth-stage organizations in high-impact industries. We help our clients achieve their goals through our expert development solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Whitecap Canada | Custom Software. Real Results. Canadian Made...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We create deeply engaging interactive experiences that connect you with your customers...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Appolica is a leading mobile application software development company that has worked with many startups and established brands, such as KBC, Tide, PostBank, OnTheMarket, AT&T, and more. We take pride in our portfolio of successful projects and stand out by putting our hearts and souls into each product we...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We're a software development company and outcome-focused engineering partner.Our approach is simple: use AI where it helps, and senior engineers where it matters. Because your business matters and so do your results...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- DevOps Consulting
- AI Development
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Our diverse range of projects includes work in the IoT, healthcare, gaming, communications, and business solutions sectors...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- IoT
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
As a company specializing in strategy, design, and technology, we offer comprehensive support to organizations, spanning from research and product design to software development and lifecycle management. Our unique value proposition lies in our exceptional business acumen, appetite for innovation, and...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Miraflores, Peru
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
At The Smyth Group, we specialize in designing and developing web and mobile software for our corporate clients. Our team of talented designers and engineers build web, internal, iOS, and Android web apps that bring our clients' ideas to life...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Vista, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
NoMoBo creates handcrafted mobile apps and visually stunning web applications with a unique approach. Our experienced artists and User Experience designers prioritize your customers, with in-depth research and scalable Cloud IT infrastructure. We deliver high-rated apps and exceptional user experiences...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
At Devshop, we are a development company located in the heart of NYC that believes in an open, honest, and transparent process when building web and mobile applications. We work closely with our clients to humanize the development process, clarify complex ideas, and launch successful projects that continue to...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
AI & Custom Software Development Company —We deliver end-to-end software solutions for global clients across 5 continents, with expertise in AI, custom software and web & mobile applications...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Through digital transformation, cutting-edge technologies, and the solid expertise of our committed technical teams, we are prepared to become your dependable tech partner and deliver real business value...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Corte Madera, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
A software company called e-point SA specializes in difficult international IT projects for the financial and e-commerce (B2B, B2C, B2B2C) sectors...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Warszawa, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Myanmar Digital Solutions (MDS) is a leading technology company based in Myanmar, providing innovative digital solutions to various industries. Established in 2010, MDS has become a trusted partner of businesses across the country, delivering high-quality technology services and products...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Yangon, Burma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We interact with clients using a strict consulting methodology that reduces your product to its essential emotional components, allowing us to understand your user in a distinctive way...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
At Codepoint. we empower entrepreneurs and businesses through great digital products that allow them to take the most out of technology. Technology crafted to improve your business...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Product Design
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- Location
- Braga, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Since 2006, startups, non-profits, B2B, and B2C companies have received support from Vertical Motion Inc., a reputable Canadian software development and entrepreneur support company...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We are a design and development firm that collaborates with businesses to create web, mobile, and connected devices that address actual business issues...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Tirana, Albania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Our development and consulting studio was founded by three passionate computer engineers who share a love for software and hardware development. We relish the opportunity to tackle complex, secure, and scalable technological projects from inception to completion. In fact, we thrive on technical challenges!...
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- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Codepixel is an AI-augmented software delivery studio based in Montenegro, with a Canadian and UK presence. We help founders, CTOs and product teams design, build and scale serious digital products: SaaS platforms, web and mobile apps, and AI features...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
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- Location
- Podgorica, Montenegro
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
INVID is a renowned software engineering firm that delivers tailored software solutions to address business hurdles. Established in 2003 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, INVID has expanded its operations to encompass the United States and the Caribbean, with a primary focus on developing high-quality software that...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Marble IT delivers exceptional solutions with cutting-edge technology. Our agile teams create tailor-made Web and Mobile apps, Video Games, 3D encounters, and AR/VR solutions. We expand our knowledge to stay ahead of the curve and deliver unique solutions. We're here to help you achieve your goals!...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- VR/AR
- Web Development
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- Location
- Novi Sad, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
Avatar New York offers web design and development, ecommerce, marketing and managed hosting solutions thatgenerate leads, grow sales, and increase engagement...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
OsiyaTech is a top-tier international IT company that provides a wide range of comprehensive services and solutions in both contemporary and emerging technologies...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We help our clients move like startups to take calculated risks, find hidden opportunities, and complete software initiatives...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Software Development
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Swoo Agence Numérique is a digital agency that creates unique web solutions for clients by fusing in-depth expertise and a wealth of digital knowledge...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We collaborate closely with established and up-and-coming brands to define digital strategies, develop ground-breaking products, and gain a deeper understanding of their consumers...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Consider us an extension of your team and your technical co-founders, the highly qualified engineers who will create, develop, and maintain the software systems required to power your idea...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Matcha Design Labs is a Product/UX design agency that specializes in Web2 & Web 3 Products...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
BrandHoot doesn't just create websites and apps - we curate captivating digital journeys for our clients. Our team of experts harnesses the perfect trifecta of strategy, design and engineering to assemble experiences that truly resonate with users. From the initial sketch to the final product launch, we...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Rochester, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Argusoft is a trusted software solutions design consultancy that provides end-to-end, enterprise-class turnkey solutions. Our team of Argonauts are trained to think design at every step, architecting, designing, and coding with the business goals and objectives of our clients in mind...
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- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Newark, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We take all of the concepts for the product and center them around the user. We thoroughly examine, investigate, and test the hypotheses before ruthlessly eliminating anything that doesn't align with the product vision or doesn't benefit users...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We support businesses in their digital transformation by offering web development, mobile app development, and digital marketing as our core services. Our aim is to give our clients the tools they need to successfully present and market themselves online...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Kent, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Parux is a digital product studio that helps startups and scale-ups design, develop and launch high-impact digital products and ventures...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We are firm believers that getting to know your company through and out is the first and most critical stage in the software development process. For this reason, our technical abilities will place a heavy emphasis on the influence that the software will have on your company as well as the aims that your...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
PhoenixBizz is a leading Software and Mobile App Development Company in Phoenix, AZ. We can help to build Custom Software for enterprise & startup businesses. PhoenixBizz is an expert in five keys areas of technology, including new Mobile Application Development, Seo Services, Web Design, Digital Marketing...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Peoria, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Studio X is one of the leading web agencies on the Bulgarian market, providing UX/UI design & custom software development...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
August is a digital agency that specializes in creative design and technology, creating innovative solutions for web, mobile, and emerging technologies. They have a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for major Canadian brands...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Jordan Crown is a top-ranked web design agency that creates websites to help businesses build momentum. With over 10 years of experience, they prioritize collaboration and support for their clients...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Everett, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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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:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
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.
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.
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.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
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.
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.
| 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:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
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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.
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