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As a prominent provider of comprehensive web design and software development solutions, Drift2 Solutions excels in serving clients in Pittsburgh, PA, and Charlotte, NC. Our esteemed team at Drift2 comprises skilled web specialists, software developers, eCommerce managers, multimedia designers and SEO...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Alphabet Six Marketing Singapore's master craftsmen and craftswomen consistently challenge their skills with each new project, approaching each experience with a fresh perspective. Our commitment is to deliver aesthetically pleasing designs that exhibit exceptional loading speed and are easily maintainable...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SITEZO is dedicated to supporting local businesses throughout Stockport and Manchester in enhancing their online visibility and expanding their reach. Through our tailored solutions, we empower businesses to establish a compelling online presence that drives growth and fosters success in the digital...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Stockport, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $63/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We strive to create enticing brands and websites that are both friendly and modern. With our design expertise, we are prepared to make sure you catch the eye of consumers. Let's get started!...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
First impressions are everything. Your website is often the first point of contact with potential customers. Does it reflect your company's personality and provide information in an easily accessible manner? If not, then we are here for you!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Matthews, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Klad is a multidisciplinary design syndicate offering innovative and enduring solutions that are uniquely tailored to each client. By partnering for the long-term, they aim to elevate their clients' achievements through original and impactful design...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Bergen, Norway
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Websites, SEO, and PPC Ads that convert visitors into customers. Based in Columbia, MO...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Columbia, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Saie Web Agency is a creative web design firm specializing in crafting visually compelling and user-centric websites. They help brands establish a strong online presence through custom design, intuitive UX, and responsive development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Kristapps Web Development, we specialize in transforming brands into captivating digital experiences. With a commitment to modern aesthetics and cutting-edge technology, we create websites that not only reflect your unique identity but also resonate with your audience...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help local businesses in Basel and the surrounding area convert visitors into customers...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Birsfelden, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Envisionary Design is a full-service creative agency that transforms scattered visual identities into polished, performance-driven brands. Envisionary Design is built on decades of experience in design and leadership more than 30 years in graphic design and over 15 years in creative direction...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build high-performance websites for local service businesses like HVAC companies, plumbers, restaurants, contractors, landscapers, and more. Based in Raleigh, NC, serving businesses nationwide. Most agencies take weeks. We deliver custom, mobile-optimized websites in 2-3 business days using Next.js, React...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Kittrell, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Typewright Studio is a one-person web studio in North Carolina that builds custom websites for small businesses across the Southeast. No templates, no page builders, no retainer: the person who designs the site is the person who builds it...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Wilson, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With RED DOT MULTIMEDIAs creative services, your business wont just be seenitll be remembered. From eye-catching visuals to strategic storytelling, We help you reach and engage your audience on the platforms they love most, turning followers into loyal customers...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Port Charlotte, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Cessna Marketing is an Amazon agency in San Diego. We run Seller and Vendor Central, then build the websites, ads, and content that sell the products. We've managed over $30M in sales across 10+ brands at a 4.2x average ROAS...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Stralent Consulting is a boutique consulting firm working at the intersection of business strategy, brand strategy and transformation. We help organizations define where they want to go, how they create value, and how that value is understood and experienced by the people they serve...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Oakville, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BLC Web Studio partners with businesses that value quality and smart digital solutions. From custom websites to CRM and automation, we design with intention and proven results backed by award-winning work...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Ashburn, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
4doctor Marketing specializes in innovative digital marketing solutions for healthcare firms. Our experts use advanced SEO techniques, PPC advertising, and social media marketing strategies to assist medical firms and practitioners such as hospitals, diagnostic centers, pharmaceutical companies, nursing...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We are an independent, multi-disciplinary design studio founded on the passion and friendship of the founders, with two parallel operating locations in Europe...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
tamer Marketing is dedicated to helping businesses achieve their digital marketing goals. We specialize in crafting impactful strategies to boost your online visibility and drive meaningful results...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Hialeah, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With over 20 years in programming, website design, SEO, and mobile app development, I've partnered with over 50 companies to create robust applications that automate processes, attract clients, enhance brand visibility, and generate revenue. My projects include Virtual Reality, logistics geo-tracking, SEO for...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a software development company. Our vision is to provide business owners and creatives a platform to expand their audience. We believe in your dream. We provide the necessary tools to succeed in the competitive market...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Hollywood, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We specialize in creating and optimizing Shopify stores to ensure the online success of our clients. Our services encompass full support for e-commerce projects, from in-depth assessments and strategic planning to the implementation of customized integrations and unique developments, all the way to ongoing...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We provide design and development services for software products. Our services are IT consulting and outsourcing, design and development of software using modern technologies based on artificial intelligence, mobile applications, web services and websites, system integration, maintenance and functional...
Top Services:
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Creative Services
- Mobile App Development
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Grow your B2B business with proven digital lead generation and brand building programs designed to maximize relevant traffic, optimize budget and drive leads into your sales pipeline. Our expert team has helped hundreds of companies over the past 25 years increase revenue and build sustainable brands using...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
JUST Creative is an award-winning branding & design agency specializing in brand strategy, brand design & rebranding...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Operating in the heart of London, we bring together design, research, and engineering to develop life-changing products. We are a world-class team of proven industry experts who have invented, built, and shipped innovative software products to millions of people across the globe...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BeleGantt Llc is a full-service digital marketing agency focused on user-driven outcomes. We strive to create meaningful experiences for your brand merging innovative strategies, remarkable creativity, and state-of-the-art technology. We believe in brilliant execution, beautiful design, agile development and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DemoWA is a Milan-based web agency specializing in the development of custom websites tailored to your needs. Our expertise lies in crafting corporate websites that seamlessly blend professionalism with advanced SEO strategies for optimal search engine positioning...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Brisk Ventures helps businesses grow through practical e-commerce, web, and software development. We deliver tailored solutions supported by strong UX/UI design and branding, with a focus on clear communication, long-term partnerships, and high-quality, efficient execution...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Branding
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Absolute Websites is a web development and digital marketing company in Cyprus. Our expertise reside in web design, web development and search engine optimisation (SEO)...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Shopify design agency based in Lincolnshire. We build websites for small and medium businesses and start ups. SEO & GEO optimisation strategies to boost your visibility...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Creeyet Digital is an award-winning, subscription-based behavioural marketing agency for founders across Europe and the US...
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- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We build bold brands, powerful campaigns, and digital experiences that drive real results. With a decade of expertise, We crafts bold brands and high-impact campaigns that get results. From strategy to execution, we create with purpose and scale with precision...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
MM Tech Hub is a Maryland-based white-label digital marketing agency that helps agencies scale without the cost of hiring in-house. We deliver SEO, PPC, web design, social media, content marketing, graphic design, lead generation, and CRO fully under your brand...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Bowie, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Cibirix is a growth-focused digital marketing agency that helps businesses succeed online through strategic PPC, SEO, and performance-driven campaigns...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Mount Airy, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a full-service eCommerce agency, certified partner with Magento, Shopify, and BigCommerce.We do pretty much everything around eCommerce: solution architecture, web development, design, UX/UI, data migration, custom development (apps/modules), 3rd party integrations (ERP, CRM, PIM...)...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chandler, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
From an idea and a desire to inform and stand out from the crowd, a design begins. The page bare and baron, void of any message, saying nothing to most, except to the artist and designer, to whom it cries and calls, full of potential. It is ready to be transformed - nay, reborn! - into more than just ink on...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Newtown, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Area 25 isnt just another marketing agency. Were a passionate company obsessed with helping businesses thrive online. We believe in the power of comprehensive and data-driven marketing, and we leverage that power to transform your online presence and propel you towards your goals...
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- Web Design
- Advertising
- SEO
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- New Westminster, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SEO Summer is a leading Melbourne-based digital agency specializing in SEO and web design. Founded by a team of passionate digital marketers in Melbourne, we are dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes achieve outstanding online visibility and growth...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Owner-led web design, SEO & Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) agency serving businesses in Northampton, MA, New Jersey & nationally. Specializing in high-conversion WordPress sites, local SEO, and AI search visibility. 13+ years delivering measurable ROI with transparent, personalized service...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Northampton, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Klashtech is a full-service digital agency, based in Miami, Florida, and dedicated to helping small to medium businesses adopt tech as a stepping stone for growth. We work with clients to rapidly connect manual processes to automatized solutions that increase ROI...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
All Aspect Media is a performance-led digital marketing agency in Ringwood, specialising in Google Ads management and conversion-focused website design. A certified Google Partner since 2017, the agency has managed over £23 million in Google Ads spend for UK and international businesses...
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- PPC
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Ringwood, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Scroll Co. Exclusively is a WordPress Agency providing small and medium sized businesses with a white labeled solution to their WP needs. Most of the service offerings are subscription based to allow business owners to benefit from low monthly payments, which decreases the startup costs...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At seoBusiness, we empower growth-focused SMEs to turn their digital presence into a powerful engine for business growth. With over 25 years of experience, we deliver measurable results across various sectors, with a strong track record in ecommerce. Our tailored campaigns covering SEO, PPC, and web design...
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- SEO
- eCommerce
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Blackburn, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Somewhere in an old part of Bucharest, in a building with a great view, you’ll find our team working on the thing we value most – THE PROJECT.Sitting at our white desks, on white computers, we put in all our imagination, our focus, our time and experience, building momentum, until we reach that unique...
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Saikai will help you sell and sustainably grow on Shopify...
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- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web design and SEO agency DüsseldorfIndividual advice as well as web design and search engine optimization at a fixed price this is exactly the concept of the full-service internet agency 5150media from Düsseldorf. We offer you the full service of detailed advice, tailor-made conception and development...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Iviteb is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, offering a wide range of services tailored to empower businesses and individuals alike. Their website showcases a modern and user-friendly interface, reflecting Iviteb's commitment to simplicity and optimal user experience...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Award-winning marketing agency trusted by 200+ businesses nationwide for web design, SEO, PPC, social media, and automation, backed by responsive service and lasting client relationships...
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- Web Design
- AEO
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Hauppauge, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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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