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- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Nextry is a Romania-based digital marketing agency specializing in performance marketing, paid advertising, video production, website development, branding, and social media growth. The agency helps businesses grow through ROI-focused digital strategies, combining creative content with measurable advertising...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Constanța, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Sell with Marketing is an AI-native B2B marketing agency that helps industrial and manufacturing companies build digital ecosystems that generate demand and accelerate revenue growth. The agency specializes in developing integrated marketing strategies that position brands in front of technical buyers...
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- AEO
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Zapopan, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Our responsive web design agency creates custom websites for small businesses, startups, and growing companies. Based in Lisbon, we serve clients worldwide with professional web design services that deliver real results...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Media Shop Collective is a strategy-first marketing agency offering full-service support, including marketing strategy, content, digital ads, social media, and expert web design. Our web design services create visually stunning, user-friendly, and responsive websites tailored to your brand's unique needs. We...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- St. Albert, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Peppered Pixels Design Studio builds SEO-driven Wix websites with all content written for the client research, copy, design, and SEO by one certified expert. Based in Edmonton, Canada, serving small businesses, medical practices, non-profits, and non-fiction authors worldwide...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Fab Brands is an award-winning creative marketing agency that combines strategic planning with creative solutions to help clients broaden their horizons, build brand equity, and make a greater impact in the world. Our core services are brand strategy, logos, visual identity & web design...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Lepanto Digital offers web design and local SEO solutions. We help businesses establish an online presence with bespoke designs and SEO strategies. Our goal is to ensure businesses stand out in the digital marketplace. We deliver excellence and use cutting-edge technology and innovative practices. Choose us...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Woodstock, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Techvantage delivers high-performance software engineering and agile team staffing solutions that help businesses be more successful tomorrow. TechVantage Innovations is a software construction business...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Abuja, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We create outstanding websites for businesses of all sizes, across various industries...
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- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Creative Web Page Design designs websites for small businesses & local businesses. We create affordable websites that boost your brand. With 5+ years experience, we serve various industries, ensuring top-notch design and performance...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We seek to offer "hassel-free" digital solutions to clients looking to transfrom their online landscape with beautiful web design, web hosting, domain names and branding...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Kampala, Uganda
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Irans creative powerhouse blending engineering precision with artistic vision to craft standout digital experiences, branding, and marketing for 400+ global clients...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Tehran, Iran
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Poppy Web Solutions helps Antelope Valley businesses grow with high-performing websites, SEO, and digital marketing. We design, build, and optimize websites that attract customers and drive real results...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Lancaster, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Duodev Agency helps businesses grow with smart digital marketing, effective SEO, and professional web design. We combine strategy, creativity, and technology to make brands visible and attract more customers...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Hem, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zilamo is a top-rated website design company in Johannesburg, helping businesses across Gauteng grow online with world-class web design, eCommerce development, SEO services, and website maintenance. With over 17 years of experience, Zilamo builds fast, secure, and fully optimised websites designed to convert...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Randburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WEBLIM helps businesses turn underperforming websites into tools that attract real customers. We design, develop, and optimize WordPress websites with a strong focus on clarity, speed, and search visibility. Our work is built for businesses that want calls, messages, and growth, not just a good-looking...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Douala, Cameroon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fusion Finesse Design is a digital design agency specializing in a website design, logo and branding, children's book illustration, and creative graphic design, delivering visually compelling and custom solutions for brands and creators...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Operating out of the Vancouver area, Vasdev Design is a full-service digital agency that helps brands implement and maintain effective identities online. We provide website design and development along with a full suite of digital marketing services including search engine optimization and pay-per-click...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Abbotsford, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Whether youre a start-up looking to make a mark or an established business seeking to elevate your online presence. Contact denote.ie to discuss how we can bring your web development project to life...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Limerick, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
UX GIRL is a user experience and interface design agency. From research and analysis to strategic planning and design, it collaborates closely with clients to create engaging and functional digital products. UX GIRL works closely with clients throughout the design process, from concept to implementation...
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- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Who we areUTD builds high-end digital products for ambitious businesses from premium Shopify and e-commerce experiences to complex SaaS platforms. Our team combines product thinking, exceptional design, and a modern tech stack to turn complex ideas into scalable products.www.utdweb.team...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Bangluxor is recognized as Colombias leading web design company and one of the most distinguished agencies in Latin America. We specialize in high-end UX/UI design, branding, and digital strategy for ambitious, high-impact projects...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $26/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
ImpexSoft IT Company is a premier provider of comprehensive digital solutions, dedicated to delivering exceptional service and innovative solution...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Cross Internet is a full-service online marketing agency that focuses on providing effective and innovative solutions for SMEs. With our services such as web design, search engine optimization and social media marketing, we increase the online presence of our customers and help them achieve their business...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Nederweert, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Strategic web and brand design studio serving service providers, small businesses, and e-commerce brands. We specialize in conversion-focused website design, brand identity development, and UI/UX design that positions clients as industry experts...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WNC (WeNoCode) is a product-driven AI and software company. We design, build, and ship AI agents, RAG pipelines, and workflow automation, alongside full-stack web, mobile, and desktop apps. Unlike pure consultancies, we run our own products Atflow, Base, Alternative Auth, AdCrier, and more so clients get a...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Phancybox designs websites that build credibility and revenue, with SEO optimized for AI-powered search. We collaborate with scaling businesses, midsize organizations and ASX listed companies across Australia to deliver strategies that achieve real results. With over 15 years of experience, Phancybox...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Sunshine Beach, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We build websites that become your digital marketing platform, showcase your brand, generate organic traffic and increase sales. Our mobile-friendly websites are built for speed and use foundational SEO. We build, host, maintain and strategize for you at a price point that provides excellent ROI...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Star, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Independent Creative Studio for Brands with Ambition.Based in Milan, Mirko Rinaldi Creative Studio specializes in visual identity, branding, and digital design...
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- Web Design
- Advertising
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Polymothy Digital is a cutting-edge digital agency based in Greece, dedicated to transforming your online presence. We blend innovative UI/UX design with strategic digital marketing to build custom websites that not only captivate but also drive business growth. Discover how our creative solutions can elevate...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Kamatero, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a group of Digital Fanatics across the globe who specializes in launching and revamping brands. We believe bespoke processes lie at the core of creative digital strategy, and that is what makes us one of the best custom web design agency. We believe in coming up with digital processes never seen or...
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- Web Design
- Design Services
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Marc Hyde Creative focuses on developing digital solutions to your company issues, such as websites and traffic-driving systems, with the aim of gaining you more customers. Whether you are a small company, church, school, brand, or blogger, I can help you grow your email list, convert website traffic into...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Osceola, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Web designer and (WordPress) developer from Venray, the Netherlands...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Venray, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a digital services agency focused on helping our clients achieve their goals online...
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- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Anomaly is an Adelaide based creative agency that offers video production, marketing and advertising. From the initial brief through to the finished project, we fuel our thinking with one important question: how can we make your company grow? So dont blend in, stand out...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Adelaide, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
One of the top Cyber Security providers, Web Development Services, App Development Services, UI/UX Services, and Software Testing Services...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- IoT
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $13/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We specialize in helping businesses take over the coveted google three-pack and rank their local business on google maps!...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Midlothian, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Codek: Kansas City's premier web design company. We craft beautiful, functional websites and offer hosting, maintenance, and support to ensure your online success. As a local business, we're committed to helping our community thrive online. Choose Codek for all your web needs...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
As a family-run business with over 24 years of experience, we specialize in creating captivating WordPress web designs while providing unparalleled support and personalized service. We go beyond design and hosting, offering complimentary monthly updates and comprehensive email marketing solutions...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Maybee, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Pro Construct Digital is your partner in web design, development, SEO and digital services! We deliver high-quality solutions backed by clear, responsive communication to help your business thrive online...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Managed Services
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- West Jordan, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
MadeSouthern Marketing is a boutique marketing agency that provides creative, modern solutions for small business owners through marketing strategy, brand strategy & identity, custom website design, content creation & strategy, creative design services, and social media marketing and management...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Madison, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Elephant Crew is a full-service digital agency headquartered in the North East UK, specializing in advanced web technology, MarTech solutions, and creative digital designs. Serving the UK and European businesses, we deliver tailored solutions to maximize their marketing efforts, boost sales performance...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Jagged Crow Creative is a bespoke web design agency specialising in customized, high-converting websites that expand your company and differentiate you from the competition...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Mount Jagged, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
PANDAROSE is a technology consulting company based in Spruce Grove, Alberta, serving Edmonton-area businesses and organizations across Canada. We bring managed IT, custom software development, web design and digital marketing together under one team...
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- IT Services
- Software Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Spruce Grove, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a female-owned creative and social agency based in Cape Town. We are an agency that strives to create meaningful connections between brands and their customers through creative solutions. The more visual, the more captivating. Allow us to assist you in expressing your unique brand visually with...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
While Black Sheep is all about branding & Silverstripe websites, were actually part of Enlighten Designs, a creative technical agency and celebrated Microsoft Partner delivering agile, human-centred technology solutions to enterprise clients at home in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world. The Enlighten...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Hamilton, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We understand that your website embodies your vision and objectives, which is why we handle each project with exceptional care and commitment. Our passion lies in crafting distinctive and effective web design solutions tailored specifically to you, and well support you through every stage of the process...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create a beautiful, and functional websites that help you stand out from the crowd...
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- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Rockport, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
ZINC Digital is a Miami-born agency built for long games and real growth. We pair Fortune 500 experience with startup hungerguiding brands like Porsche, The Home Depot, John Deere, YMCA, and U.S. Oil Solutions. Our work spans SEO, paid media, branding, creative, and websites to convert...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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:
- 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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