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- Niš, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
104Digital is a dynamic digital marketing agency offering tailored solutions in web development, SEO, and custom design. Specializing in WordPress, custom coding, and Figma designs, we help businesses enhance their online presence with impactful, user-focused websites and strategic digital services. From...
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- Broadmeadows, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fast Hippo Media is a full service digital marketing agency in Dallas, Frisco, Colorado Springs, and Plano providing web design along with SEO, SEM, Social Media Marketing and more. Success online is dependent on so much more than just web design...
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- Farmers Branch, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As a full-service agency, we offer a wide range of system solutions in the areas of IT consulting, software development, and IT services. Our offerings include audits, network solutions, and system administration for websites and complex web applications, as well as custom-developed ERP systems...
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- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hardcore Technology crafts innovative digital solutions-from sleek websites to cutting-edge apps-empowering businesses with tools that stand out in a connected world...
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PICTAU is a digital agency that specializes in UI/UX, web design, and web development services. They are skilled in all the latest front-end technologies and tools, including Rive, Three.js, WebGL, WordPress, and more...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lunara Digital helps startups and small businesses grow through strategic marketing, compelling content, and conversion-driven campaigns tailored to your brand...
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- Web Design
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- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Anwert Digital, we specialize in delivering a comprehensive range of services focused on web accessibility, digital strategy, creative design, and technical implementation...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Scylla Group guides you through digital transformation with clarity and confidence. We help you understand what matters, simplify the journey, and build solutions tailored to your goals, no matter your size or starting point. Lets walk the path of progress together...
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- Location
- Winchester, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Built on faith and guided by conviction, Alto Ember helps brands grow with clarity and creative strength. We deliver strategy, messaging, websites, and content with integrity and excellence, creating marketing that resonates, builds trust, and endures...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Fountain Inn, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
In order to make a trucking business successful, effective dispatching, technology solutions, and customer service play a crucial role. Similarly, in scaling operations, efficient systems and clear communication are key to growth and long-term success...
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our amazing team is at the forefront ofcrafting unforgettable brand identities, intuitiveuser experiences, and seamless product designswith cutting-edge front-end and back-enddevelopment expertise...
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
IZI WEB LLC is a full-cycle digital agency specializing in high-performance web development and comprehensive marketing. We build scalable websites, automate sales funnels, and drive targeted lead generation. Our approach is rooted in three core values: speed, transparency, and predictability. Whether you...
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
18 years of building digital platforms that actually work. No fluff. No filler. Just senior-level design, strategy, and execution that moves the needle...
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- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
London studio. We design and build web and mobile products, plus automation and search visibility for startups and growing brands...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Drift Studio is a brand and digital design studio helping businesses, nonprofits, and organizations build memorable identities, websites, and digital experiences. We combine strategy, creativity, and thoughtful design to create brands that connect and move beyond the ordinary...
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- Branding
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
mindmelt is a Frankfurt-based advertising and digital agency combining brand strategy, design, web development, SEO/GEO, content, digital campaigns and AI. Since 2002, we have helped mid-sized companies and B2B brands sharpen their positioning, improve digital visibility and turn complex offers into clear...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rare Bird is a digital marketing and web design agency in Carmel, Indiana, that primarily serves mid-sized businesses nationwide. Since 1998, we've built websites, brands, SEO, content, and video for clients in nearly every industry...
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- Location
- Carmel, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
OVERVAC is a Croatian software development company combining business systems, app development and expressive web design. We build tools around real operations, turn ideas into web and mobile products, and create browser games and immersive websites. From workflow logic to WebGL, 3D and motion, we make...
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- Location
- Kaštel Novi, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rococo is a UK eCommerce growth agency. We connect your website, marketing and data into one accountable growth system, so more of your visitors turn into customers...
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- Location
- Arundel, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SITEREA is a digital studio building high-performance websites and web products for companies that need more than a polished interface. We combine strategy, UX/UI, engineering, performance, SEO/GEO, AI-enabled workflows and conversion-focused optimization to create digital systems that are fast, maintainable...
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- eCommerce Development
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Obukhiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Myware stands as a Singapore-based company specializing in Software, Website, and Mobile Application development. We firmly adhere to the belief that the individuality of each company necessitates a unique and customized software solution to efficiently manage their day-to-day operations. At Myware, we...
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- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Cofradía Studio, we've been delivering expert animation and video services since 2008. Our offerings encompass 2D/3D graphic animation, audiovisual production, and creative direction, ensuring your project's success from start to finish...
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- Location
- Monterrey, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We drive growth for established businesses. Our unique formula is built on business growth strategy, high-impact graphic design, and results-driven digital marketing, to help you reach the right people with the right message at the right time...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Central Coast, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CBus AI Agents builds custom AI agent systems and hardware setups for small businesses in Columbus, Dublin, and Central Ohio. Founder-led by Jeff Binek: Army veteran, Ohio State grad, 16-year business owner turned AI consultant...
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- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dublin, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AI4SALE is an AI-first digital agency that designs and builds production software, business automation, websites, mobile products, integrations, cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions. We combine discovery, architecture, implementation and measurable verification in one delivery team, with...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dort Studio is a research, design, and technology consultancy. We have created world class UX Designs for Microsoft, planned, facilitated and reported research insights for Governments and created interactive data visualisations for financial organisations...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- Web Design
- Market Research
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- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Techbuzz Labs is an innovative development company focused on building custom web and mobile applications. We collaborate closely with businesses to turn ideas into reality, using modern technologies and no-code platforms like Bubble.io to streamline development...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Location
- Wah, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a Sacramento web design agency that designs with purpose. When you work with us you'll notice from our first meeting that we will ask the right questions to make sure we understand your specific needs...
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Roseville, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
It’s time to take your business to the next level. The Mind and Metrics team will work with you to develop a comprehensive strategy to take your company from great to extraordinary. We implement initiatives that are data-driven and relationship-based, with the end result being increased traffic to your...
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- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Waking Digital specializes in using web design, SEO, and content to help businesses grow. We use Webflow as our primary design and development tool...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Akron, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full-service marketing and hosting agency committed to the online success of enterprises. Our team of seasoned designers, developers, and marketers is here to assist you in achieving your online objectives by providing a variety of services tailored to your specific requirements and budget. We make...
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- Location
- Brazil, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We provide a one-stop shop for design services, and deliver high quality, customized solutions to help you promote your business and support your company goals. We have a good understanding of entrepreneurship and resource scalability to ensure well-crafted solutions, tailored to your business...
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- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Crescan is a full-service digital design & development agency. Crescan provides web design, web development, e-commerce, and other digital solutions to businesses and organizations around the world. Crescan has the vision to provide a one-stop service. Be it designing a website, developing an e-commerce...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lobo Web Design provides Web Design, SEO & Logo Design services, focusing on small businesses in Edmonton and Calgary...
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- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Giraffe Digital is a B Corp marketing agency in Milton Keynes helping B2B service firms grow through ethical, data-driven SEO, PPC, and digital strategies that deliver qualified leads and lasting visibility...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Latam Design is a founder-led design studio that helps companies improve UX, build higher-performing websites, and scale digital products through structured, implementation-ready design support. We work across product, UX/UI, landing pages, websites, and design systems for teams that need clarity, speed, and...
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- UI/UX Design
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- Web Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ads Agency is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Prague, Czech Republic. They focus on performance-driven online advertising, helping businesses grow through PPC (pay-per-click) campaigns, analytics, and website development. Their goal is to increase online visibility and deliver measurable...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Full service digital marketing agency geared towards small to medium size businesses, bringing the power of AI to directly benefit your bottom line...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zelios is a UI/UX design studio founded in 2012 and based in the USA. We embed senior UI/UX, product and motion designers in client product teams on a month-to-month retainer, from a single specialist to a full product design pod, working across PST and EST time zones...
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- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kalispell, Montana
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Black Kite Technologies is an India-based software development company delivering end-to-end solutions for businesses of all sizes with a 100% success rate. We specialize in web and mobile app development, quality assurance, system integration, cloud solutions, and custom software development. Our core team...
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- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Bootstrap Creative is a performance-driven digital consultancy for B2B manufacturers and industrial companies. Founded by HubSpot Certified expert Jacob Lett, we build predictable lead generation systems using HubSpot CMS and Google Ads to drive qualified RFQs...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Clinton Township, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Propel your business forward with digital marketing services from Flybolt. From PPC management to strategic marketing consultation, we have a comprehensive toolkit for engineering your success. Want to avoid the nuts & bolts of marketing? Put us in the driver seat to steer your marketing operations. Have ace...
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- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A digital agency building cinematic websites, apps, and AI-driven products for founders and brands who need their product to actually convert, not just look good...
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CASC is a comprehensive agency providing bespoke solutions that span the entire spectrum of services, ranging from strategic planning and design to meticulous technical implementation. Our commitment is to deliver tailored and individualized solutions that align seamlessly with the unique needs of our...
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Lark is a branding and design studio working with organisations to define new brands and develop existing ones. Whether you're looking to reach a new audience or delight a current one, we like working with people who understand the power of creativity. If that's you, you'll love the way we do things...
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- Branding
- Design Services
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- Print Design
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- Location
- Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ribbitz LLC provides the right team to make your project related to software development, mobile app development, web application development, e-commerce solutions, Software quality assurance, and Digital Marketing...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Joplin, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Curt Janka is a seasoned creative director and designer with more than two decades of experience across a wide range of media. He brings a blend of creativity and innovation, grounded in strategic thinking, and excels at guiding teams through the entire creative process. Open to freelance and full-time...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Too many brilliant ideas go unnoticed not because they weren't great, but because their design failed to connect. At Focotik, we've seen this happen again and again: visionary startups, powerful products, but poor user experience. That's why we exist to turn ideas into usable, intuitive, and memorable digital...
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- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Narayanganj, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Amiar & Kolesnik brings product design, brand design, and full-stack development together to turn complex ideas into clear, scalable digital productsfrom strategy and identity to frontend, backend, and launch...
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- Location
- Odesa, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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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