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SigmaT Consultancy can help you deliver cost effective projects/ websites and also can provide leadership in setting up your Global Capability Center/ captive IT in India by proper due diligence...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Thane, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Flightpath helps businesses of all sizes effortlessly sail through the digital landscape to get amazing results. Our services help build recognition and generate leads, acquire loyal customers and ensure their purchasing journey is seamless!...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Through a carefully designed sales funnel and content process, we have created a repeatable and scalable method for bringing substantial opportunities to B2B businesses...
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- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We are a strategic design consultancy that assesses, designs, and develops digital products and services that address genuine needs and issues within any organization. We bring innovation by working collaboratively and dynamically as an active part of our clients' internal team...
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- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Kennesaw, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
AutoSolve SRL is an Argentinian company specializing in industrial automation and custom software. We design and implement PLC, HMI, SCADA, and web/mobile systems that optimize processes for industries across America, Europe and the US...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Parana, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Cresci's Agency is an independent strategy, design, and communications company that uses creativity, craft, and technology to create impactful ideas. They focus on insight and imagination to develop brands that drive growth and build better futures on a large scale...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
With 20+ years of experience in complex custom software development projects, we are a reliable Swiss partner for software innovation. Our mission is supporting our customers with innovative solutions that set them apart from the average. We help companies strengthen their uniqueness and fully integrate their...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bubikon, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Our difference is simple: senior-strategist access, measurable outcomes, and purpose built into the business model. Every quarter, we donate a portion of profits to initiatives that support communities locally and around the world so your digital transformation also fuels real-world impact...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Binate.ai is an enterprise AI development company headquartered in Austin, Texas, with delivery teams in Dubai, Karachi, and Guangzhou. Backed by parent company Binate Digital, we build custom AI agents, generative AI systems, AI chatbots, predictive analytics, computer vision, and intelligent automation for...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Simple Truth is an independent, Chicago-rooted, women-owned creative branding agency focused on connecting with the core of organizations to drive engagement and growth. We partner with clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to local nonprofits, delivering solutions across branding, campaigns...
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Qualbe, we apply our broad marketing, sales and technology experience to build online brands that truly help people...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Haltom City, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Brave Little Beast is a branding agency in Columbus, Ohio that specializes in uncovering and amplifying the magic of small businesses...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Gahanna, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
For sixteen years, the Gulo team has been crafting websites that not only look gorgeous but get results. Drawing upon their experience across Chicago and Cincinnati offices, they specialize in helping B2B and DTC companies with web design, SEO optimization, content marketing strategy and conversion rate...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Rocket55 is a full-service digital agency, serving as a guide for our clients as they wade through today’s murky marketing landscape. We have built the know-how and team of experts to not just offer digital services, but to be the best at each that we do...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Eden Prairie, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Located in the charming town of Sausalito, just a stone's throw away from San Francisco, we are a full-service brand communication agency. Our mission and namesake, Good Stuff, represents our passion for collaborating with brands that positively impact people, animals, and the planet...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Larkspur, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Fastspot is an interactive digital marketing agency that excels at creating award-winning website experiences. Our agency is certified as women-owned and was founded in 2001 with the goal of merging design and emerging technology...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Crescentic is an AI-native product studio building web, mobile, and AI products worth owning fewer clients, deeper work, and a real stake in the outcome...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
ZalaTech is a reliable Website Design & Development, Software Development, ERP Implementation Solution, Networking solutions and SEO service provider in Ethiopia. We provide custom web, software, multi-platform solutions for Enterprise and Startup companies in Ethiopia...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Our development and consulting studio was founded by three passionate computer engineers who share a love for software and hardware development. We relish the opportunity to tackle complex, secure, and scalable technological projects from inception to completion. In fact, we thrive on technical challenges!...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Consider us an extension of your team and your technical co-founders, the highly qualified engineers who will create, develop, and maintain the software systems required to power your idea...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Ezra Productions is an award-winning, woman-owned creative agency and commercial video production company with offices in West Hollywood, California, and New York City. Founded in 2012 by Jillian Ezra, the agency crafts high-end branded content, corporate films, social and promotional videos, and...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- West Hollywood, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
At Innocode, we take pride in enabling the visions of hundreds of companies, entrepreneurs and startups by providing development projects to help solve real-world challenges. Our success isn't just about technology-- it's rooted in our drive to bring dreams into reality...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Oslo, Norway
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
For challenger brands and market leaders in industries ranging from med-tech to beauty, pet food to footwear, restaurants to running events, we have developed and revitalized brand experiences...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Package Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
BlueCozmos is driven by the growth and success of our clients. The very foundation of our company rests on the achievements of our clients, it's as straightforward as that...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Culture Pilot opened its doors in 2003 with the idea that culture is deeply intertwined with successful brands. Today, we continue threading these relationships to launch and strengthen brands within the premium market segment from the frontlines of tech and AI...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Signal Factory is a brand and creative studio blending deep insight, high-end visuals, and creative intuition to build brands that speak volumes. Since 2010, we've closed the gap between strategy and execution, helping global brands move from fragmented messaging to brand systems that scale...
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- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Outpost4 is a multimedia design studio that builds apps, provides QA consulting, and design support for your brand. We build games and apps that surprise and delight. We have an eye for quality and a disciplined approach to design. We don't believe in shortcuts or AI, we are artisans and we have a...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Audio Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
MTechZilla is a custom software development company helping growing companies and product teams across the US and EU to build software products or scale engineering capacity. Senior, pre-vetted developers fully aligned to your timezone. AWS Partner with 40+ products delivered...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Meirra is an Amsterdam-based digital agency specializing in SEO, lead generation, email marketing, and custom web development. We help small businesses and mid-market companies build sustainable online growth through data-driven strategies. Our team delivers technical SEO audits, high-converting lead...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Aventive Studio is a premium skincare branding agency working exclusively with skincare and beauty founders. We build complete brands from strategy and visual identity to packaging design and conversion focused websites. Our clients have launched on Shark Tank, secured retail distribution with Target and CVS...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Argusoft is a trusted software solutions design consultancy that provides end-to-end, enterprise-class turnkey solutions. Our team of Argonauts are trained to think design at every step, architecting, designing, and coding with the business goals and objectives of our clients in mind...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Newark, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We solve complex problems with marketing + technology to unlock growth...
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- Design Services
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We are a Toronto-based creative studio built for organizations that want exceptional design without the cost, layers, or ego of a traditional agency...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Calgary studio for AI strategy and training, branding and graphic design, websites, and custom software. Offices in Calgary and Vancouver...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $190/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Eliminate the uncertainty that comes with creating a digital brand presence by identifying and implementing the most innovative way to connect your customers with your brand.Our specialties are Beauty Industry, Healthcare Industry, and many more...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Troy, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We’re Journey - Your next digital agency. We design, code, communicate and market great brands and companies to the world...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Oslo, Norway
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
First Person is a creative partner that embraces your business challenge to create a direct connection with your audience that strikes at the essential, emotional and expandable core of a brand story...
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- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
creative digital agency...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We are creative business marketing strategists. Our exceptional strength in branding and corporate identity has earned us over 1,500 communication awards for many Fortune 500 companies. From healthcare, professional services, technology, manufacturing, distribution, energy and more - our unique ability to...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
The Mixx is a full-service certified-diverse digital, marketing and strategic creative agency. We serve iconic Fortune 500 brands, emerging startups and private enterprises—supporting, cultivating, and reinvigorating their brands through identity programs, integrated campaigns as well as internal...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $275/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
7 Layer Studio is an award-winning, woman-owned New Jersey branding and design agency. We partner with ambitious founder-led brands, seasoned businesses, and mission-driven organizations across healthcare, education, food and beverage, and beauty to build brands that move people and culture...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- South Orange, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We’re a boutique marketing agency that specializes in helping companies connect with their customers...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- El Segundo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Yakkety Yak creates meaningful stories for brands that strive to make an impact. Our full-service team combines digital marketing with boundless creativity, forming effective strategies that capture the hearts of their audiences, resulting in measurable success!...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
AI & Custom Software Development Company —We deliver end-to-end software solutions for global clients across 5 continents, with expertise in AI, custom software and web & mobile applications...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Outreach Strategists is an award-winning strategic communications and marketing agency specializing in digital marketing, community outreach, and public affairs for education, workforce development, transportation, infrastructure, and healthcare clients across Texas and the United States...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Mysoft Heaven (BD) Ltd. is a Top Software Development Company with 15+ years of excellence. We specialize in enterprise-grade solutions like ERP, FinTech, e-Governance, and HRMS (HR Sheba). Our scalable SaaS platforms and Cyber Security solutions empower global organizations...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Mirpur, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Camp Creative is a San Franciscobased digital marketing, branding and creative agency founded in 1999. With fewer than 50 employees spread across its San Francisco, Bend (Oregon), and El Paso offices, the firm delivers cohesive brand identities, user-focused web design, video production, SEO, paid media and...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
PointClear Solutions offers strategic and innovative solutions to the healthcare industry. The company creates programs and apps to address operational, technological, and financial challenges facing their clients, who range from doctors and hospitals to insurance agencies...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Brentwood, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
A full digital group at your service. With knowledge, experience and cutting-edge technology, we help businesses achieve their goals...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Working in over 35 countries around the world from our offices in London, Amsterdam, New York and Singapore, 1HQ specialises in innovation, branding, packaging and 3D structure...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Windsor, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:Â
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goalsÂ
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobileÂ
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to useÂ
- Website development to turn designs into functional websitesÂ
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversionsÂ
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sitesÂ
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers. Â
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.Â
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.Â
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks Â
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks Â
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks Â
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ monthsÂ
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months Â
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project. Â
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.Â
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.Â
Pre-launch hidden costsÂ
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)Â
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includesÂ
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)Â
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)Â
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testingÂ
Post-launch hidden costsÂ
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)Â
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirementsÂ
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)Â
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)Â
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.Â
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.Â
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:Â
- Structure and site designÂ
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarityÂ
- User experience and UX designÂ
- Mobile and responsive designÂ
- Conversion-focused landing page designÂ
Web development's main focus:Â
- Coding and website developmentÂ
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)Â
- Back-end systems and databasesÂ
- Integrations, security, and performanceÂ
- CMS setup and custom functionalityÂ
What are the best web design companies in 2026?
What should I ask before hiring a web design company?
Ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.
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