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We specialize in the design & build of high-performing platforms & stores that go further, faster in an accelerated journey to profitability...
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- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Gray Area is a premier full-service marketing & branding agency specializing in emerging industries...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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
Bellweather is a full-service creative agency. Our pioneering storytelling transforms audiences into brand champions through our inclusive process — prioritizing collaboration above all...
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- Branding
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bulletproof is the worlds largest independent brand agency, creating desire through disruption to accelerate growth, drive standout, and fuel fandom...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Guaranteed Software is a software development company with a decade worth of experience. Our 100% success rate, privileged us with professional commitment in realizing and meeting our client’s vision.We specialize in high-end software development across a wide range of industries and covering a spectrum...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Daake is a nationally recognized branding agency specializing in pivotal corporate branding. We guide marketing professionals and CEOs in transforming their brands with real, transformative ideas. With our deep understanding and Level-C certification in brand strategy, we excel in navigating complex...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Wolverine Productions is a turn key operation video production company that provides photography, videography , website design and digital marketing under one roof. No task is contracted out so our clients feels confident that their needs are always a priority. Our innovative style always brings a new fresh...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Webdotedit is provide Web Development, Ai, Web Security, and more Internet Services for Businesses and projects. It is a professional service business that creates superior mobile, and database applications and more.We offer technical strategy, design, database, and software development services...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Ghaziabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Software developmentSimply expand your product to different platforms using experience of vITcake professionals — complexity doesn’t matter...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Daugavpils, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Blacksmith Agency stands as a leading force in the realm of digital product development and online experiences. Founded on the principles of aligning with user expectations and leveraging data-driven insights, our agency is dedicated to empowering our partners in their pursuit of growth, innovation, and the...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Tom, Dick & Harry is Chicago's craft agency. Smaller. Fussier. Naturally friendlier...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Advertising
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Bandujo is the go-to agency clients trust to take on their tough marketing challenges and deliver business-smart creative. Our specialty are campaigns that get customers to act...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Noviia Web Agency Roma was founded in 2015. Our team consists of digital world enthusiasts experienced in web development, web design and SEO consulting. We always look out for new challenges and innovative ideas to enrich and inspire our creativity...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We go beyond 15 minutes of buzz, creating strategically focused marketing and PR for lasting impact...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Brandmint is a content-first advertising agency focused on saving clients time, maximizing their return on marketing investments, and maximizing output and impact...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Advertising
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
SQLI Digital Experience is a digital services company with international reach. We are creative technologists, combining our creativity and technical expertise to reinvent digital services.We are defining whats next, mapping future journeys, writing future stories, visualising future...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/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
Were a digital creative agency, built to amplify the purpose of charities...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- 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
HOL Experiences is an award-winning user experience consultancy dedicated to transforming users into super fans through strategic and empathetic design. Utilizing a proven methodology that includes comprehensive user, market, and contextual research, we create experiences and products that resonate deeply...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
One Beyond specializes in government custom software development, offering tailored solutions for the Government and Public Sector. From inception to post-launch support, we're a committed partner...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Farnborough, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Audax is a full-cycle enterprise development service provider. We cover products lifecycle from business analysis to the maintenance of the ready-made solution and help companies to reach their goals through IT...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Services
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Vog App Developers is an award-winning software design and development company. We build custom iOS & Android mobile apps, web applications, and firmware. Whether youre a start-up, or a large enterprise we have the talent and expertise to build you something amazing...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
VSA is a brand strategy and creative agency. We believe creative is currency, and we help brands turn it into business growth. By bringing strategy, design and marketing together, we build brand systems and campaigns that deliver speed to market, cultural relevance and measurable performance...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Interactive Strategies is the go-to digital agency for companies looking to maximize their potential. Based in Washington, DC, they create comprehensive solutions that bring online strategy into focus and ensure success at every level...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
As a premier website design and development agency, Bluetext excels in creating award-winning websites and identities with our powerful digital marketing campaigns. We understand that delivering results is icrucial; therefore we strive every day to ensure their goals are achieved through metrics-driven...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Public Relations
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Wingman Media is a Los Angeles-based media planning and buying agency whose expert growth marketing services have earned them an incredible spot in the Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies of 2022 list. We help all kinds of companies, whether they're just starting up or already established - by...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Web Design
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- Location
- Westlake Village, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Giants & Gentlemen helps brands soar to new heights with award-winning creative advertising strategies and approaches. Whether it's as entrepreneurs or strategic thinkers, our drive for success is evident in every project we tackle, enabling businesses to tower like giants and remain gallant throughout the...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Advertising
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Are you seeking a competitive edge? Check us out at Epicosity, where we unlock the potential of our clients and team. With a strong experience in brand development, media planning/placement & digital/social strategies, there is no goal beyond reach. For those ready to challenge their limits - let us prove...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
BCS Impact believes that every nonprofit, school and socially conscious organization has the potential to make a real difference in this world. We give our partners the power they need - with insights on how best to unlock their unique promise of social impact...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Summit, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Pepper Group is a finely tuned team of seasoned B2B marketing professionals, skilled in applying advanced marketing approaches to help companies achieve their goals. We love what we do, and we infuse that passion into every element of our work.In business since 1994, we have been named a Top B2B Agency in...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- Palatine, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
For almost 20 years, OHO Interactive has been crafting engaging digital experiences that combine stunning visuals with data-driven insights. Our team pushes the boundaries to deliver remarkable results for our clients every day.At OHO we believe in creating a positive work environment and actively...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Somerville, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Greenlight is a powerhouse digital agency with an impressive track record of award-winning work. From paid search and shopping to creative design and analytics - our services cover the full spectrum of marketing needs for brands! Our expertise has seen successful projects delivered in over 30 countries;...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Symmetri is dedicated to constructing powerful connections between B2B companies and their customers. By promoting engagement, generating enthusiasm, and establishing trustworthiness with the consumer base, we strive to partner with organizations on a mission of positive change...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
All Purpose Creative is an agency with a purpose - to be used as a "force for good." We provide award-winning digital learning and corporate social responsibility experiences, helping organizations, employees and communities reach their full potential...
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- Design Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
IMM makes brands break barriers and spark growth through innovative digital solutions. Our expertise is like a guiding force that helps set companies on the course for success - enabling them to evolve, rise and reach their tipping point of greatness! So, if you're looking to put your business in motion or...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Our 17-year legacy lies in realizing your success as an entrepreneur — both now and for the future. Striving to break new ground, our customer-focused strategies are tailored with innovative solutions that guarantee quality over time. All of this ensures you get only performance-driven results from every...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Stuttgart, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
For twenty years and counting, our team of professionals have been assisting businesses from all sizes with their website design needs. From the bustling Anna Maria Island Chamber to the idyllic South Florida Museum and many organizations in-between - we've helped them craft a tailored online marketing...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Project6 supports clients in both the nonprofit and education sectors. Our areas of expertise include branding, print, and digital design and development...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Berkeley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Say goodbye to start-up woes and jitters because Cal Studio Website Design is here! We have the expertise AND resources you need to get your business off the ground quickly and cost-effectively. With our handy service packages that include website design & development, branding & graphic design, custom...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Bangi, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Vuau is an Italian company that specializes in providing customers that are ready to begin on an exciting adventure with high-end digital goods, UI/UX and web design, branding, and development services. Vuau is a digital firm, and as such, we work closely with our customers to determine their requirements...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Iesi, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/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
We are a branding and digital agency. Driven by strategy, we create thoughtful connections between brands and people...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 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 have streamlined workflows to guarantee dependability under all circumstances...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Software Development
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Growth agency Tangible Words specializes in growth-driven websites, inbound marketing, and sales growth...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- CRO
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Plank is an award-winning digital studio based in Montreal. Since 1998, we have committed ourselves to making the web a better place and providing personalized service to our clients. Our group of experienced and enthusiastic digital craftspeople are the heart of our agency. In fact, we’re more than a team...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We create custom teams prepared to support the development of your product at every stage...
Top Services:
- 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...
Top Services:
- 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
At Atta Systems, we specialize in helping funded startups, high-growth companies, and large international organizations develop and deliver meaningful software products. Our team of experienced professionals works closely with our clients to understand their needs and deliver customized solutions that help...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 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.
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