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Delite Web Design specializes in creating websites with the perfect balance of design and functionality. We will help you achieve a beautiful, state of the art website that will drive business. Your website will showcase your ability to give potential clients exactly what they are looking for...
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- Eagan, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Waymakrz is a creative design agency based in Dortmund, Germany specializing in modern website design and branding solutions, helping business to stand and form impactful business presentation...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Dortmund, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We offer expert marketing services: website building, SEO, social media management, email marketing, campaign management, and graphic design. With experience across Australia, New Zealand, Australia, French Polynesia, and New Caledonia, we help grow your business...
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- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
White Mountain Codeworks is a Tucson-based digital agency specializing in custom-built websites, web apps, SEO, and brand identity. We design and develop fully responsive, high-performance digital experiences tailored to your business goals. Our services also include search engine optimization, logo design...
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- SEO
- Creative Services
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- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
An independent digital partner since 2001, Southampton Web Design delivers fast, affordable web presence solutions offering everything from starter websites to database-driven ecommerce, backed by competitively priced UK-based hosting...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Boost your business with data-driven digital marketing from Californias top agency. Marketing Powerhouse offers comprehensive strategies including SEO, social media, PPC, content marketing, web design, and brand management...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
EDS SEO Digital Marketing is a specialized digital agency that has been providing brands with data-driven, measurable growth since 2015. With AI-enabled SEO (AEO, GEO, LLM Optimization), we ensure you rank highly not only on Google but also on AI response engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Ankara, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Cresari is a top digital marketing agency in Nairobi, Kenya helping businesses grow through SEO, branding, web design, and social media strategies...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Talentum Digital is digital marketing agency that helps businesses improve their online presence through tailored strategies. It offers services such as SEO, GEO, paid advertising, social media management, web design, and content creation, focusing on delivering measurable results and personalized solutions...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Webvise is a Halifax-based web design and development studio that creates fast, search-friendly websites for trades and service businesses across the UK. The company offers website design, hosting, WordPress migrations, booking systems, local SEO, and Google Ads management through a simple one-time fee model...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Saltline Studio is a one-person web design and digital marketing studio based in Port Macquarie, working with small businesses along Australia's East Coast from the Sunshine Coast to Sydney. The studio builds custom websites with search optimisation included from day one, runs organic growth partnerships for...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- AEO
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- Location
- Port Macquarie, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Every great book starts with a spark of imagination and the right support to fan the flames. At Books Publisher, we believe your story deserves to be told. Whether youre sitting on a half-finished manuscript or a fully formed idea, were here to guide you through every step of the publishing journey. From...
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AI Webmaker helps you draft websites in minutes, followed by a team of professional web builders, to bring your website to live in minutes. We combine AI tools with human talent to bring businesses online...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Delaware City, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We build fast, modern websites and digital solutions that help Australian businesses stand out, engage customers, and grow online...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Parramatta, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Northcave is a web design and development agency in Dhaka. Tell us what your business needs and you get a free, working draft of your website at a real link within 612 hours. If you love it, we build the rest...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Partners Advertising Private Limited is a national brand management consulting agency & North India's leading advisor on brand strategy...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Chandigarh, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
TechAuditPros is a leading white label SEO agency offering outsource SEO services, SEO outsourcing services, technical SEO, link building, local SEO, and website optimization for agencies and businesses worldwide. As a trusted SEO outsourcing company India, we provide scalable, cost-effective solutions for...
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- Location
- California Hot Springs, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
From the home based business who dream of something bigger to the brick and mortar that wants a stronger internet presence Web Design by Brandon McCloskey offers the same high impact website. The home based business will look as though they are brick and mortar and the brick and mortar will feel like they've...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistant Agency...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Murphy, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Ideary Works provides reliable website maintenance, accessibility support, audits, code fixes, and web design improvements for businesses that need practical, long-term website care...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Brand Street Agency is a comprehensive design firm that specializes in the art of storytelling to create impactful branding. By captivating audiences through storytelling, we establish an emotional connection that fosters trust and showcases the true value of our clients' brands.We collaborate with...
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SK Teckno is a web design and development company helping businesses build fast, modern, and conversion-focused online experiences. We create responsive business websites, eCommerce stores, booking systems, custom web solutions, and WordPress websites, with support for SEO, performance, security, hosting...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cypress, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
2Coins is a Buenos Aires-based advertising, marketing, and public relations agency...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Groot Technologies is a trusted software development company in Ahmedabad, offering expert-level web development, mobile app development, 3D animated website development, and custom software solutions...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
A Rockhampton Marketing Agency aimmed at helping local businesses thrive...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Rockhampton, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create modern, responsive websites for businesses, combining clean design, user-friendly interfaces, and SEO-friendly structures to boost online presence and conversions...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Radolfzell, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Code Creators is a dynamic SharePoint development company that specializes in creating innovative solutions for businesses worldwide. With a comprehensive range of services, we offer SharePoint consulting, custom Power BI development, Microsoft 365 and Copilot services...
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- Web Development
- Big Data Analytics
- AI Development
- Web Design
- IoT
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Annex Graphics is a full-service creative agency helping businesses build stronger brands through strategic graphic design, web design, digital marketing, SEO, printing, and promotional products. Since 1991, we've delivered creative solutions that drive results and lasting impressions...
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- Location
- Hamilton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Transform your business with our expert services tailored to drive growth and innovation.At S-Square Solutions, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge solutions that elevateyour brand, streamline operations, and propel success in the digital landscape. Fromdigital marketing strategies to bespoke web...
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- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Walsall, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Dentists Marketing Company, we take the stress out of marketing so you can focus on what you do best creating healthy, confident smiles. From SEO and Google Ads to stunning websites and social media, we craft strategies that bring real patients to your door. Our team understands the dental industry inside...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Identitate Brand is a Romanian creative agency specializing in branding, visual identity, and strategic design solutions that help businesses build authentic and memorable brand presence...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Advertising
- Web Development
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- Location
- Iași, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Globe Runner is a Texan boutique agency that's been serving digital goodness since 2008. Our services include search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), content marketing, advertising (PPC), branding and marketing automation...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Thought driven creative design & marketing solutions that drive human behavior...
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- Web Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Peige 360 is a digital agency that helps businesses of all sizes improve their market position through beautiful and effective websites and website maintenance. Our team of skilled professionals creates visually appealing websites that drive growth and customer engagement...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Umhlanga, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We're a growing Canberra-based digital agency that provides professional-level web design, search engine optimisation (SEO) and digital marketing solutions for small businesses. We're addicted to seeing up-and-coming businesses take off and grow. That's why we pride ourselves on providing a valuable...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Canberra, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Yellow Byte, we put people first and focus on crafting solutions that truly matter. Our mission is to help businesses reduce time spent on low-value tasks, boost profit margins, and overdeliver for their clients. With values rooted in human connection, transparency, craftsmanship, and results-driven...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Mitra Consult OÜ, your local web and design partner, we specialize in a broad spectrum of creative services designed to actualize your concepts. Encompassing everything from web design and development, to graphic design, branding, and innovative packaging solutions, our adept team stands ready to bolster...
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- SEO
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Your website is the core of your marketing. A poor site leads to poor results!Were here to help business owners succeed, starting with a great website!...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We provide marketing for contractors across Canada, from high-conversion websites to gaurenteed leads we've helped over 100 contractors scale their businesses and reach their financial dreams...
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- PPC
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- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
DotCom Digital Real Estate is a leading digital marketing agency serving clients in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Specializing in Website Design, Google Business Profiles, Monthly SEO Services, Social Media Ads and Google Ads, DotCom Digital Real Estate helps businesses increase their online presence and...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Gallipolis, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Web Partner is South Africas. Leading Web Design Company building long-term relationships by offering premium, professional & affordable pay monthly digital management services...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
- Cybersecurity
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- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Stoke Web Design work closely with clients to develop exciting websites for small to medium businesses in Stoke-on-Trent...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Managed Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ZMZY Tech Solutions is a U.S.based IT and automation company helping businesses scale through smart, secure, and efficient technology. We specialize in Web design, App design, Logo and brand identity generation and launch, workflow automation, AI integration, and digital infrastructure for small to mid-size...
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- Web Design
- Managed Services
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Whether you are just starting your business, want to renew your look, create a new professional website, or expand your marketing materials, I am looking forward to helping you. I focus on making the process easy, time-saving and affordable through fluid communication that will get us from rough ideas to...
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- Location
- Jaén, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Cyntrix is a web design agency focused on connecting brands with their customers through clean, modern, and effective websites...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Eagles Media is a U.S.-based digital marketing and SEO agency offering comprehensive SEO, AI-driven search optimization, and results-focused marketing solutions. The company supports businesses across all 50 states and international markets, helping both local and global brands enhance their online presence...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Orland Park, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Granados AI is a Guatemala City agency that builds professional websites from scratch and implements AI automation systems for businesses across Central America. We deliver websites in 7-10 days with no setup fee, and our AI services include WhatsApp chatbots, voice agents, Make.com automations, and CRM...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Guatemala City, Guatemala
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
WelchCreative is a one-stop shop for award-winning marketing, design, and copywriting services for print and online projects with support from concept to launch and beyond...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Euro Digital Technologies LLC proudly represents a Complete IT Infrastructure and Software Solutions Under One Roof, with a state of art Infrastructure and Technical Expertise in the field of Information Technology. Euro Digital has emphasized on performance, high quality as per globe standards...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Revenue Crew is a revenue-focused digital marketing agency helping businesses turn visibility into better leads, bookings and measurable growth through SEO, Google Ads, websites, content, AI search optimisation and conversion strategy...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Boksburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- 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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