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Gubry is a branding and design agency located in New York city with awarded creative talents...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
We are a small web developing agency helping small businesses and start-ups improve and grow their online presence. By being the most affordable agency ever, we make sure, everyone can look professional online and get the highest value...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Leszno, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
A team of friendly, local, award-winning creative web developers and designers. Our clients love us!...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Shallbyte Limited delivers high-quality websites tailored for small businesses at an affordable price. As a comprehensive solution provider, we meet all your website needs efficiently and professionally...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Warrington, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
I'm a web developer based in Golden Grove, Adelaide, SA, proudly building websites for businesses throughout Australia. Whether you're running a local service or launching something new interstate, I offer custom-built solutions that suit your goals and budget...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- IT Services
- Location
- Adelaide, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Praferosa Web Works is a web development studio based in Silang, Cavite. We specialize in creating fast, responsive, and mobile-friendly websites for small and medium-sized businesses across the Philippines. Our sites are hand-coded using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring speed, reliability, and a...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Location
- Silang, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a systems development company based in Yonago, Japan, specializing in building web apps for businesses.Our team of engineers and designers are experienced in creating elegant solutions for a variety of business needs, and we are looking to expand overseas.If you are looking to build something, we...
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- Web Design
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Yonago, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We grow small businesses online presence through Web & App development paired with an all in one marketing and business management dashboard...
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- 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
Custom web design, local SEO, and email systems for service businesses who are done waiting for the phone to ring...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Kim Scotland Web Design is an inclusive and accessible web designer for small service based businesses. Through bespoke design packages and ongoing care plans I turn underperforming websites into strategic tools that book clients, automate admin and better user experiences for everyone...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Rotherham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Varun Digital Media is a digital marketing, SEO, web design, and web development agency helping businesses strengthen their online presence and generate measurable business growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- South Plainfield, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Heeger Designs is a creative digital agency that offers a full range of services, from branding and graphic design, to web development and e-commerce, to digital marketing and analytics...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $92/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are an award-winning branding studio, based in Santiago de Chile, making good design every day...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Santiago, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hand-coded websites, local SEO, Google Business Profile and promo videos for small businesses – from Lübeck, Germany...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Video Production
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Lübeck, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Shilling Digital is a boutique, owner-operated digital studio delivering high-performance web development, local SEO, content, and branding solutions. By leveraging modern tech, we build blazing-fast, custom websites tailored for growing businesses. Skip the agency overheadpartner directly with a dedicated...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Warsaw, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
PolyWood Studios is a digital design agency offering bespoke solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. Our services include: Website Design & SEO, Logo Design & Branding, Blogs & Copywriting, Graphic Design & Illustration and Social Media Management...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Innovative Solutions Group provides website and marketing solution. ...
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- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Helena, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
SHOPNO IT is a one-stop IT solution to all your needs. Shopno IT ventured its journey in 2015 with a mission to provide software, ecommerce, website and mobile application solutions from a single and unique platform. It aims to ensure best quality solutions with minimum budget...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Managed Services
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We provide next-generation data platforms and IT Services to companies. By utilizing our platforms, companies can expand their awareness and outreach capabilities, thus increasing their customer and investor base. We accomplish this mission via our media outlets and a unique Digital Media Boost technology...
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- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Saint Francis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Our goal is to create meaningful and impactful experiences for our clients to stand out in today's competitive market. Whether you are a startup or an established company looking for creative services, iCreativeStudio has the expertise to deliver exceptional results that will drive your business...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Video Marketing
- Branding
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $9/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Soap Media Inc. is one of the highest rated digital marketing agencies in Ottawa. Contact our SEO company in Ottawa and get your website to the first page of Google with our local SEO/SEM Services...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
A results-driven company creating robust,unique and tailored software solutions...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
To improve the advertising industry's level, MIDISINI is ready to serve customers by establishing branches in all countries of the world...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
90 Degree is a full-service branding agency. In business since 2011, we help business stakeholders build strong brands that convey quality and inspire loyalty...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a marketing agency for small businesses. We will become part of your team, and although your time is as valuable as ours, we want to work shoulder to shoulder with you to make sure we truly deliver what you want and your business needs...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
8CLICKS takes over everything, from an impression and concept development to realization. We believe in traditions and incorporate them within our innovations. All our web developments are mix with a unique creative soul and functional solutions. The Client is the soul and heart of any project. Our...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Freelance Consultancy and Certified Google Partner with over 20 years experience in Digital Marketing and Communications. Independent and bespoke Online Marketing Strategies that are Cost Effective and Results Driven. Unique and Custom WordPress Websites, Search Ads and Social Media Management. Increasing...
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- Web Design
- Advertising
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Orbizen Limited is a future-focused digital technology company founded in 2023, dedicated to building innovative, AI-powered solutions that empower businesses to scale and succeed. From web and mobile development to automation, SaaS platforms, and enterprise systems Orbizen delivers tailored digital...
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- Web Design
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
APlus Net Solutions is an SEO company specializing in online marketing services. The SEO consultants employ proven techniques, advanced technology, and a network of specialists to deliver effective online marketing results...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Cameron, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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
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
WebCastle is a global digital agency committed to driving digitalisation through skill and innovation. We deliver bespoke solutions that expand, enhance, and transform businesses, creating powerful digital experiences that take projects to new heights...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Kochi, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
I'm UX/UI designer and developer on Webflow. What clients say about me: «An excellent specialist. Completed and exceeded all tasks. Exceeded all expectations. I recommend her for serious projects». I have a passion for creating intuitive, user-friendly and creative interfaces. I can help to bring your...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Sumy, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Crazy Raccoon Web Design is a vibrant and innovative company that leaps ahead of trends with a playful yet professional approach. We are passionate about transforming your ideas into unique, interactive digital experiences. We craft bespoke web solutions with a focus on stunning visuals and user-friendly...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Hillclimb Design is a full-service web design and digital marketing agency dedicated to user-centered design and data-driven strategies. With expert solutions tailored to your business needs, we help you stand out in the competitive digital landscape while achieving measurable growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Mercer Island, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Need to expand your audience? Want to increase your ROI? Contact us today for a free personalized quote. Whether you’re selling cookies, haircut, or round-trip tickets to the moon, we can help you reach the right audience...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Standard American Web™ Consulting and eMarketing has been the leader in providing businesses a unique and profit-driven online presence. We have been serving the MS Gulf Coast & now have 8 offices nationwide. "We are a 'Full-Stack web consulting firm' and we build amazing webs...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Biloxi, Mississippi
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $46/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
AwsQuality is a technology consulting company helping businesses design, build, and scale reliable digital solutions. We work across Salesforce, AI, Cloud, DevOps, Mobile, and Web delivering measurable outcomes through engineering quality, transparency, and long-term partnership...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Ruston, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Imandy Designs is a Nairobi based web design and development agency helping businesses across Kenya build a powerful online presence. We specialize in custom website design,ongoing web maintenance and SEO services tailored for startups, MSMEs, SMEs,NGOs and growing brands...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Creation01 is a brand and web design studio in Almere, the Netherlands, founded in 2021 by Fabio Baromeo. I build brand identities and websites for B2B service providers and small and mid-sized businesses. Strategy first, custom work only, fixed prices from 500...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Almere, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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!...
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- 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
Since 2014, Jump Suit Group has been generating leads for our clients using social media and Google. We use a unique mix of the advertising tools available and customized content to drive brand awareness, website traffic and sales...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
London based full-service digital marketing agency focuses on online marketing and search engine optimization services for all businesses across all sectors. Also, WordPress specialists will help grow businesses with custom-made solutions at an affordable price...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a friendly yet professional full-service web design agency based in Berkshire, just outside london...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Crowthorne, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a customer-oriented web design studio. AIT builds, hosts, and maintains tens of thousands of websites and is a two-time INC 500 company that has been in business for over 20 years.We do not mass produce “cookie-cutter” websites. Everything is custom and unique. We start work with a deep...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
We are more than a web development agency, We are creating unique websites for our allies to make them highlight over the big Internet ocean. Become the future with Us...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SeaFlow Studio is a direct-to-client Social Media agency. We help small businesses to find their voice and define their identity, increasing brand awareness and connect with their audience...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Italian AI Marketing agency specializing in building custom websites, e-commerce, brand identity, B2B lead generation, Mail Marketing and AI Agents...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Location
- Bergamo, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
It's Just eCommerce is more than an agency: we are sales conversion experts, Google masterminds, automation wizards, and web developers who collectively believe that the best approach to eCommerce marketing is not only through branding, but through constant testing, optimization, and crafting systems that...
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- eCommerce
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/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
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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