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Creating Digital Solutions That Make An Impact.
We are a one-stop shop for all of the digital business needs. We have an exceptional track record and have helped dozens of business to go from startups to medium sized business. We take pride in our work and understand that our customer success is our success. Currently we have a 200% growth year after year...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Email Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Auburn, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Committed to excellence
Founded in 2024, Superpixels is an innovative startup at the forefront of web design and development, helping businesses across the UK transform their digital presence. We believe that great design is not just about aestheticsit's about creating meaningful connections between brands and their audiences...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Be the Curious.
Were a human-first, results-driven strategy agency for B2B and B2C brands that want to stand out...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Local Marketing Company With Result-Driven Solutions
We are local marketing company located in Hutto, TX. Our goal is to help small businesses thrive with local SEO, custom e-commerce development, social media marketing and custom WordPress web design services...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Hutto, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Reliable IT Partner
Matebiz is the best website design and development company in India, also catering to superior digital marketing assistance all over the world with sheer hard work, countless happy customers, and creativity as its core strengths...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Irelands Leader for Affordable Web Design & SEO
Affordable Websites is the leading SME website design agency in Dublin. Focusing on results, we use our skills and insights in website design & SEO to help you meet your digital marketing goals...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
No Fluff. No Bull. Damn Good Websites.
High-end websites for real businesses. Fast, mobile-first, and purposefully designed to stand out. We focus on clean design, elite performance, and building digital experiences that feel intentional, modern, and unforgettable...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Managed Services
- Location
- Syracuse, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Conversion-Focused WordPress Websites
GET Web Design Agency is a web design and development agency specializing in custom WordPress websites for small businesses across the USA. The agency creates responsive, performance-focused websites, ecommerce stores, landing pages, and redesigns designed to improve usability, strengthen online presence, and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Defined By Results
ProWebServices.ca is a Canada-based digital agency specializing in website development, SEO, performance optimization, and creative design solutions for small businesses...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Burnaby, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
IT Outsourcing & Business Process Management Services
GTECHWEBINDIA, situated in New Delhi, India, is one of the best multi-process IT outsourcing firms in India. Our procedures are constantly refined and improved to give our clients a distinct competitive advantage. IT outsourcing services for data, eCommerce, ePublishing, app & web development etc...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Award-winning Digital Marketing Services Targeting Dynamic Industries
Our digital marketing services can play a critical role in ensuring the overall success of your marketing goals, as the percentage of active internet consumers is growing continuously in the digital space...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
TopSearch is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, web development, and email marketing.
TopSearch is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, web development, and email marketing. TS helps small businesses, e-commerce brands, and individuals boost their online rankings and strengthen their digital presence...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Patras, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
WordPress Web Design for Small Businesses
LaunchPad Web Designs is a boutique WordPress studio helping small businesses and professionals build strategic, mobile-friendly websites with SEO-ready structure, direct collaboration, clear pricing, and ongoing supportwithout traditional agency complexity...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Endless Possibilities
We are your choice agency for building web applications. From small and medium businesses, to organizations that need and online presence, and startups in search of a competent team, awesome pages is the best brand to bring your ideas to life...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- New Karu, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Where Wild Ideas Meet Soulful Design.
Our services are designed to set the foundation for your growth. Whether youre launching something new or refreshing your look, well help you build a cohesive visual identity, a clear brand voice, and a stunning, high-converting website that captures attention and builds trust...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We Design Your Digital Future
AOD Studio is a creative agency specializing in web design, social media management, advertising, and visual identity. We help businesses, professionals, and hospitality businesses communicate effectively online through digital strategies, creative content, and customized projects. We operate in Sicily and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Pachino, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
New Generation Design Agency
Creafiq is a professional design studio offering creative design, web development, content production, and social media management services for brands. Our goal is to elevate every brand to a stronger and more aesthetically impressive position in the digital space...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Custom-Designed, Built Mobile-First
I help small and local businesses replace outdated websites with clean, fast, mobile-friendly ones built for a flat, upfront price with no hourly billing. Every project is designed and built by me personally, from the first draft to launch, so there's no account manager or handoff between teams. My focus is...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Sumy, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Custom, High-Quality Website Solutions Tailored to Your Business Needs.
Professional websites built for businesses nationwide designed to engage, convert, and grow...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Youngstown, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Explorer.
Vasco is a digital marketing agency that works with new and established companies in the professional services industry. Our mission is to create exceptional design, branding, and interactive experiences that help build stronger relationships between businesses and their customers. Their purpose is to develop...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Logos, Websites, Print, Digital & Marketing Design
Sarah Bryce Designs is a digital design studio offering Logos, Print, Digital & Web Design. Based in Delaware, Sarah is the solopreneur of Sarah Bryce Designs, a woman-owned business, serving clients since 2017...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Dagsboro, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Sentez Bilişim Creative Web Design & Digital Growth Solutions
Sentez Bilişim is a professional web design and digital marketing agency based in Istanbul. We specialize in custom website design, e-commerce solutions (WooCommerce & OpenCart), SEO services, Google Ads, and social media marketing. By combining creativity, technology, and data-driven strategies, we help...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Building Websites That Convert
Kico Web Design is a professional web design and website development company in Kampala, Uganda, helping businesses build modern, fast and mobile-friendly websites that convert visitors into customers...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Kampala, Uganda
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The more exposure your business receives, the more competitive you become.
We've been involved in direct sales and marketing for over 30 years, and we are passionate about helping my clients get what they want. Over the years, I have acquired a few unique communication skills and wisdom and an arsenal of strategies from self-empowering educators and marketers such as Zig Ziglar...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Affiliate Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Reliability Experience Knowledge
REK Marketing & Design is a 22-year-old Orlando agency, now run by Tom Klingebiel and Dave Lertola since October 2025. We build custom-coded websites for home service and retail businesses. No WordPress. No templates. Month-to-month contracts. 90+ active clients across Florida, California, and PA...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We Grow Small Businesses Online Presence
We grow small businesses online presence through Web & App development paired with an all in one marketing and business management dashboard...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Richmond, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We build apps, websites and automation tools that make your business easier to run.
We build apps, websites and automation tools that make your business easier to run...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Tralee, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
From Clicks To Connection
We're a digital marketing agency that believes in strategy with soul. At Online y Offline, we connect data, creativity, and people to make brands grow with purpose. From Google Ads to web design, SEO, and social media, we transform the online world into real connections and measurable results...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Crafting digital success stories, one business at a time.
We help service-based small business owners quit wasting resources on underperforming digital marketing efforts by filling in the gaps of your online presence with result-driven web design, SEO & advertising so you can get back to running your business!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bedford, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Muses Funhouse specializes in creating engaging content and websites.
At The Muses Funhouse, we transform your creative ideas into reality with expert website design and editorial services tailored to your unique vision. With 18 years of experience, Beth leads our team in crafting stunning online spaces and providing supportive, criticism-free editing to elevate your work...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Hope, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Websites That Work, SEO That Sells
Hussein Swaleh Design delivers high-quality, user-focused websites tailored to drive results...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Weve Been Creating High-Quality, Search Engine-Optimised Websites
Hot Igloo Web Design is a long established digital agency based in central Scotland, serving clients across Livingston, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. Founded in 2004, we create high quality, search engine optimised websites that help businesses grow. With over 22 years of experience in SEO, WordPress, and digital...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Bathgate, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Build Awesome Websites
Webzang is a person-centred, ethical web design agency creating awesome websites, digital strategy, SEO, apps & integrations, logo and branding and Pay As You Go Web Support hours. We have up-front transparent pricing, no contracts and help you create brilliant websites and train you how to update and manage...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Frome, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
The All-Inclusive Branding Package For Your Business.
At Logotype.ie, we understand the importance of a strong brand identity in today's competitive market. Our award-winning designs, coupled with a 48-hour turnaround time and unlimited revisions, guarantee satisfaction and excellence. With our 100% money-back guarantee, you can trust us to deliver results that...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Helping Small Businesses Grow
Mango Madness Digital Agency Ltd. Is a leading Saskatoon based agency specialising in web design, Google PPC, SEO, and reputation management. Our team of experts also offer sales training, business consultancy, and AI-assisted web chat services to help businesses thrive online...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Saskatoon, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Vision, Value, Victory
Team313 is a London-based digital agency helping local businesses grow through high-performance websites, professional branding, social media management, and Google Business Profile optimisation - delivering digital solutions that drive real results...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Lubbocks Trusted Web Design & Development Company
Web Design Lubbock TX is a full-service digital agency that specializes in custom website design, SEO, and digital marketing for businesses in Lubbock and surrounding areas. The agency creates visually appealing, responsive websites that are optimized for performance, search engines, and user engagement. By...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Lubbock, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Simple WordPress Solutions That Just Work
Your one-stop destination for expert WordPress development! We specialize in creating custom websites that are functional, user-friendly, and designed to help your business grow...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Conversion-first web redesigns, delivered fast.
GoWeb Global transforms underperforming sites into fast, maintainable growth assets. We pair crisp UI and conversion-focused copy with meticulous engineering Framer and WordPress builds tuned for Core Web Vitals, accessibility, structured data, and technical SEO. Clients typically see clearer messaging...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Web Design Arranged Down to the Last Detail
Since 1995, Welldotcom has been the trusted technical partner for businesses that need a professional website without the fuss. We are specialists in Joomla, WordPress, and the YOOtheme Pro frameworka combination that guarantees a fast, secure, and easy-to-manage site.We offer the complete package: from...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Nooitgedacht, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Transforming Brands with Powerful, Result-Driven Web Experiences
Website Tunnel is a leading U.S. web design agency creating powerful, result-driven websites that elevate brands. We deliver innovative, high-performing solutions tailored to your business for seamless functionality, great design, and real growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We Build Brands That Can't Be Ignored
We believe every brand deserves a strong online presence that attracts attention and delivers real results. What started as a passion for design, technology, and marketing has grown into a full-service agency creating high-performance websites, effective SEO strategies, and memorable branding. We combine...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Realweb, Real Results
Realweb Website Design Sydney is a web design agency that has been helping businesses of all sizes since 2010. Our team of experienced web designers and developers will create custom websites that meet your business's unique needs and goals, and we offer various hosting plans to fit your budget. We provide...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Bella Vista, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Local web design company in Hull
We bring stacks of experience to website design including search engine optimization skills (SEO) and have managed to gain results for clients businesses which provide more opportunities to them as a result. Our main goal is to provide a pleasant experience for potential customers who decide to visit your...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Black Label Branding is a full-service creative agency helping brands stand out through strategy, design, and storytelling. We blend innovation with intentionbuilding distinctive visual identities, marketing campaigns, and digital experiences that drive real results...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Effingham, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Design. Identity. Impact.
Design studio «SOLASS» was founded in 2002. The team of our design studio consists of specialists in the field of graphic design, advertising, animation and WEB-programming...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Cherkasy, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Elevate Your Brand Digitally
Delivix is a dynamic IT Development, Design, and Marketing Agency, dedicated to empowering small businesses worldwide by enhancing their online presence. We specialize in creating innovative, customized digital solutions that drive business success and growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Building Brands With Code, Design & Creativity
At The City of Code, innovation meets precision. Were a full-service digital agency dedicated to transforming ideas into powerful digital experiences. Whether youre launching a startup or scaling an established brand, we build the foundation that drives measurable success...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We Can Make Your Brand Berry Memorable
SocialBerry is a small, husband-and-wife web design studio run by Chris and Paulina. We create fast, modern and SEO-optimised WordPress websites for UK small businesses. Our work combines clean design, UX thinking and technical SEO, ensuring every site is fast, mobile-friendly and ready to rank. We also...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Coalville, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Castleview Creative in Edinburgh builds powerful websites and SEO strategies that drive.
Castleview Creative is an Edinburgh-based web design and digital marketing studio providing modern websites, SEO, and branding for businesses across the city and surrounding areas. We help clients in Dalkeith, Mayfield, Leith, Bonnyrigg, Musselburgh and East Lothian grow online with fast, responsive sites and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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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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