Browse leading web design agencies that create high-performing websites built to engage users, strengthen your brand, and support business growth. Compare agencies to find the right partner for your goals, budget, and technical requirements.
AdvanceGro. Your Digital Marketing Choice.
AdvanceGro is one of the leading Digital Marketing Agencies in North America which offers a suite of customized services that guarantee improvement in your online presence. Customer satisfaction is our prime goal which allows us to convert prospects into happy customers. We are proud to work with clients from...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- St. Stephen, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're your premier events, marketing and public relations agency for our nation's leading manufacturers, professional services firms and associations...
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- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Medstar Media is the marketing agency behind the nation’s leading aesthetic providers.
Medstar Media is the marketing agency behind the nation’s leading aesthetic providers.Our clients include the #1 sellers of CoolSculpting, EmSculpt, Lasik, Invisalign, and more...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- South Jordan, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Take Your Business to the Next Level.
As a business owner or entrepreneur, you work constantly to grow your dreams of success. Our online marketing and web design agency in Los Angeles makes it easier by providing you with the proven strategies and resources you need to reach more people, drive massive traffic, and skyrocket profits – all at a...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Work Less. Earn More.
QCKBOT is a Houston-based digital marketing firm specializing in SEO, PPC, and automation. With a data-driven, AI-enabled approach, they help e-commerce and tech companies scale their traffic, improve conversions, and streamline operations by automating repetitive workflows...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Missouri City, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web, Social & Branding.
Stacks Creative is a social media & digital branding agency specialising in, results-driven social campaigns and aesthetic digital branding solutions...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Maximizing Your Targeted Demographics Is a Must!
Five Dog Solutions knows that the integrity of your company’s online presence is of the utmost importance...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Amarillo, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital Strategy. Creative Impact. Real Results.
Every customer is unique. That’s why we customize every one of our digital marketing campaigns to fit your brands unique needs. Whether it’s a small strategy or a comprehensive effort, we’ll sit down with you, listen to your requests, and prepare a customized plan that will help you succeed...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Amarillo, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Promofuse is a graphics and advertising company located in Lubbock, TX. We specialize in graphic design, custom apparel, web design, print collateral, and promotional items...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lubbock, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Big branding for small budgets
Do you have a website or are needing one? These days you have to look the part with a professional image, web and email address. We can help get you noticed in all the right ways...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Social Media Marketing In Portland
Zambuki is one of the marketing companies in Portland Oregon that helps local businesses address the challenges they face online and in the marketplace. Our foundational marketing products allow businesses to build a stronger presence, connect with more customers, and grow a stronger brand...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Largo, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Partner for Product Experience and Go-To-Market Success.
Innovatemap is a product and go-to-market partner for high-growth tech companies. We help leaders accelerate success and fill gaps with research, strategy, and design services...
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- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Dental Marketing, Websites and Patient Education
Optio Publishing provides digital marketing campaigns, website design and development and patient education products exclusively to dentists...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Business Consulting
- Web Design
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- Location
- Halifax, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Bquadro is a full cycle internet agency. We are engaged in the creation of websites, promotion in search engines, work with contextual advertising and social networks, development of complex high-loaded online portals. A separate area of activity is the creation of their own Internet projects...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We provide online marketing that brings traffic to your site and a web design that converts visitors
Website design and online marketing services for local or national businesses looking to update their online presence or increase their online sales...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Post Falls, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Business is better when you're connected.
Spectrum Marketing Group is an independent multi-media marketing & design agency located in New Bedford, MA...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New Bedford, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
We Make the Web Work
Vertical Web is unique digital marketing agency that provide a full service one stop agency to handle all your hosting, design, seo and internet marketing needs...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Agile Digital Strategy - The Science of Sales & The Magic of Marketing
Full suite Digital Marketing Agency providing services to grow your business online, from SEO, PPC Ads Management, Digital Audits & Strategy, Website Design and Social Media Marketing. Based in beautiful Ireland, we service national & international clients. Friendly staff to help grow your business!...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Shannon, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Helping businesses have a greater impact on the world
We are an award-winning digital marketing agency that specialise in supporting SMEs. Wild Marketing was formed in 2010 by a group of people who are passionate about web design, digital advertising and social media.Most of our clients know how important it is to have a quality website that represents their...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
C+L Creative is a Anchorage Public Relations & Social Media Agency. We offer a wide array of creative services...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Connect + Power Your Brand
RAIL + STEAM is a brand strategy and digital marketing agency stationed in Omaha, Nebraska...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Building Brands That Inspire
Brandspire is a digital marketing agency headquartered in Youngstown. We specialize in creating digital experiences that strengthen businesses. Because we are a small team, we consider ourselves to be a true extension of your internal marketing team...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Youngstown, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BillyKnows Smart Design, Strong Brands, Lasting Impact.
BillyKnows is a creative design agency that builds websites and brands in Greenville, SC. Services include branding and communication strategy, digital experiences, and content development...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Seneca, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Slicks Graphics we continue to push the envelope developing solutions for blue collar business owners looking to grow their business. From custom vehicle graphics or trailer wraps, to a new sign and even digital marketing services, our products have one goal. Thats to make noise in their markets...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Morrisville, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Helping Businesses Thrive Online with Websites, Email, and Marketing Solutions.
More than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world trust us for their website, email, hosting, and other online services...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bellevue, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Because Your Company Deserves It!
Kinetic Curve Marketing Agency is a full-service branding and marketing agency providing inspiring creative, based on the goals of our clients.Our clients range from real estate and hospitality to luxury and lifestyle.If we got you to our website, we can get the right prospects to you...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Prosper, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our purpose is to put small businesses on the map!...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital Marketing Agency focused on Your Success Through Innovative Campaigns...
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- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Were a full service digital agency based in Aberdeen. Well help you grow your business with our exceptional design, strategy and marketing services...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Purple Imp, where the devil is in the detail. Born out of a deep desire to do better, go further, achieve more and create something remarkable, Purple Imp is a digital marketing agency with an edge...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Dundee, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Whitelabel SEO Agency
World Web Experts is a digital agency that helps businesses build, manage, and grow their online presence. It provides web development, design, and digital marketing services tailored to each clients goals, with emphasis on user experience, performance, and measurable results...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
GK Web Agency is based in Australia. We specialise in website design development & ecommerce sites. Our team works 24/7 with you to design the best website...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Web Design & Full Stack Development Services
London based web design & development company offering high end websites for commercial clients...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Real Estate Support, Moving You Forward
STAFFLINK provide the structure and organisation to run your Real Estate Agency more effectively. Our Real Estate Software, Support Staffing and Digital Marketing provide great results and will improve your customer satisfaction, employee efficiency and profits...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- HR Outsourcing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bowen Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
High performance digital marketing
NVX is a Digital Marketing Agency in Florianópolis. 17 years in the market with a focus on strategy, design and web development...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Florianópolis, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Were a dedicated team of digital marketing experts, creatives, developers & SEO specialists. We help local businesses spend smart on digital marketing and outpace the competition...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We help our clients make waves.
Kota Marketing is a full-service digital marketing company, based in the Hamptons, serving the world. We provide kick-ass web design, social media, and graphic design services to clients of all shapes and sizes...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Southampton, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Be Unstoppable.
At Unstoppable Start Studios we keep it simple - these are the services you need to keep your brand in place and within budget...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Marietta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
I'm a Scientist turned self-taught Creative SolopMy scientific background has allowed me to streamline my design approach such that it ismethodical and precise. Years of applied experimenreneur. I took the bold and scary moveof making a career pivot and here I am, exactly where I should be, doing what I...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Harare, Zimbabwe
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
PSP stands for People, Systems and process. Our value is that these three fundamentals must work in unison for your company to achieve your goals. That's what we're here to do. We take pride in understanding your organisation and identifying how your digital project will provide you with genuine business...
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- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Cybersecurity
- Web Design
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- Location
- Spalding, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Based on a true story.
Harris & Ward is a Digital Marketing and SEO Agency that specializes in Small Business and Healthcare Marketing for Dentists, Chiropractors, Veterinarians, and More...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Marketing & Design for Every Budget
Crunch Fource is an experienced full service digital agency who values your business and your goals. Trust decades of Brand and Marketing experience with proven results and engaging strategies. With decades of experience under our belt you won't find a more well versed team!...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Yorkton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Focusing On Results
We Are All The Way Up Media, An Internet Marketing Company Located in Toronto and Vaughan. We Specialize in Web Design, SEO, PPC, Social Media and Content Creation...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
Helping Small Businesses Grow.
When you choose your internet marketing service, you will get a customized marketing plan that fits your companys needs and goals...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Always experimenting, always original!
_hello world! We are a London-based iterative process driven design studio. andbetween is our way of saying that the magic happens in the middle the sweet spot where imagination meets action and meaningful innovation comes to life...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Graphic design, art direction and packaging that traces beautiful stories for brands.
We are a specialized graphic design and art direction studio located in Barcelona. We will work hand in hand with you to guarantee a timeless, functional and exclusive end product. Regardless the format, we will adapt to your needs and to your desires. For us, you are unique and special and we wish to help...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
Full Service Digital Marketing & Web Design Agency
AdWorx Media offers services such as Web design, Web development, Online Marketing, SEO, PPC, Digital services, etc...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Waco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
REDISCOVER YOUR BUSINESS
Waterfront Media is a team of designers, programmers, strategists, and visionaries dedicated to helping businesses express themselves and better communicate with their customers. We help businesses and brands achieve their goal through exceptional design, consistent branding, and creative marketing &...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Camden, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Traffic. Leads. Sales.
Maximize Digital Media help Business Development & Sales Professionals get a steady flow of high-quality leads, in 3️0️ minutes a day...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Lakeland, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Matching Businesses with Success.
BizMatchery is a boutique digital marketing agency specializing in digital marketing strategy, web design, content marketing, lead generation, SEO, Paid Ads, and overall business development...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Ogden, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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Everything You Need to Know About Website Design Companies
What can a website design company do for your business?
A professional website design company does more than make a site look good. They build a foundation for your digital marketing, credibility, and conversions. Your website is often the first impression people have of your business, and that impression forms almost instantly.
Here is how a design partner impacts your business, supported by data.
Strong First Impressions and Credibility
Your website’s appearance directly affects how people judge your business.
- 94% of first impressions are design-related, meaning users judge your company’s reliability based on visual design before reading content.
- 75% of consumers judge a company’s credibility based on its website design alone.
- Users form an opinion in just 50 milliseconds (0.05 seconds), which determines whether they stay or leave.
Expert website design helps establish trust immediately.
Better User Experience and Higher Conversions
Web design companies structure your site to guide users toward taking action.
- A well-designed interface can increase conversion rates by up to 200%.
- 88% of users are less likely to return after a bad user experience.
- Every $1 invested in UX can return $100, equal to a 9,900% ROI.
Good user experience directly improves results.
Mobile-Friendly Responsive Design
Most users now browse on mobile devices, and poor mobile design drives them away.
- 57% of users won’t recommend a business with a poor mobile website.
- Google uses mobile-first indexing, meaning mobile performance affects rankings.
- 85% of adults expect mobile websites to perform as well as or better than desktop.
Professional responsive web design ensures your site works across all devices.
Faster Performance and Better Speed
Speed affects whether users stay, leave, or convert.
- A 1-second delay reduces conversions by 7%.
- Bounce probability increases 32% when load time rises from 1 to 3 seconds.
- 47% of users expect websites to load in 2 seconds or less.
Better Search Engine Visibility
Website structure and technical setup directly affect search rankings.
- 70–80% of users ignore paid ads and focus on organic results.
- 61% of marketers say SEO is their top priority.
- Websites on Google’s first page receive 91.5% of all traffic.
Expert web design companies build your site so search engines can properly crawl, index, and rank it.
Is it better to hire web design agencies or freelancers?
Hiring a web design agency is usually the better option for businesses that need a reliable, scalable, and strategically built custom website, because agencies provide a full team, structured processes, and broader expertise than a single freelancer.
| Factor | Web design firm | Freelancer |
| Team expertise | Full team covering web design, web development, UX design, and digital marketing | One person with limited specialization |
| Project scope | Handles complex custom website projects and integrations | Better suited for small and simple websites |
| Reliability and continuity | More stable, with backup team members if someone is unavailable | Risk of delays if the freelancer becomes unavailable |
| Strategy and business alignment | Focus on user experience, conversions, and long-term growth | Often focused mainly on design or technical tasks |
| Process and project management | Structured workflow, timelines, and quality control | Process varies and may be less formal |
| Support and scalability | Offers ongoing web design services, maintenance, and future upgrades | Limited support and availability after launch |
| Cost | Higher upfront investment but better long-term value | Lower upfront cost but higher risk and limitations |
Why is an agency the better option:
- Provides a complete team covering all aspects of website design and website development
- Delivers more strategic design aligned with your brand and marketing goals
- Ensures higher reliability and consistent project delivery
- Supports complex features, integrations, and scalable custom website builds
- Offers ongoing support, maintenance, and future improvements
- Reduces risk compared to relying on a single individual
How to choose the best web design company?
Choosing the best web design company requires structured evaluation, not just comparing visuals or price. The right partner should demonstrate relevant experience, a clear process, and the ability to deliver a custom website that supports your business and digital marketing goals.
Follow these steps to choose a web design partner:
- Define your website goals
Clarify what type of website design you need, required features, and business objectives so you can evaluate agencies against clear requirements. - Research and shortlist agencies
Focus on agencies that specialize in your industry, custom website design, or project type, not generalists without proven expertise. - Review their portfolio
Evaluate the quality of their design, user experience, and whether their custom website projects match your expectations and complexity level. Check live sites rather than beautiful images in their case studies. - Check client reviews
Consistent positive feedback (reviews, testimonials, ratings) shows that the company delivers reliable web design services and manages projects professionally. - Evaluate their capabilities
Confirm they can handle required website development, integrations, responsive web design, and any related digital marketing needs. - Assess their approach
Professional web design agencies follow structured workflows and communicate clearly about timelines, deliverables, and responsibilities. - Send a detailed Request for Proposal (RFP)
An RFP allows you to compare proposals based on the same web design project scope, pricing structure, timeline, and deliverables. - Compare proposals
Look beyond price and evaluate their strategic thinking, user experience approach, and ability to support your long-term growth. - Speak directly with the team
Confirm who will handle the web design and web development, and evaluate their expertise and communication quality. - Sign a contract
The contract should clearly define deliverables, timeline, payment schedule, revision limits, ownership of the custom website, and post-launch support. Avoid agreements with vague scope, unclear ownership, or no defined process for changes and additional costs.
What red flags should you avoid when hiring a custom web design company?
Hiring the right custom web design company is critical because the wrong partner can waste your budget, delay your launch, and leave you with a poor-performing website. These red flags often signal lack of experience, poor processes, or hidden risks.
- No proven portfolio or real client examples
Professional website design companies should show live websites they designed and built. If they only show templates, generic mockups, or unavailable links, they may lack real experience. - Unclear pricing or vague proposals
If the quote does not clearly explain what is included in their web design services, you will likely face extra charges later for basic deliverables like revisions, integrations, or support. - Promises of extremely low prices
Prices far below market rates often mean shortcuts, template reuse, poor user experience, or lack of proper website development. - No defined process for design and development
Reliable design agencies follow structured steps like discovery, wireframes, UX design, development, and testing. Without a clear process, projects often become disorganized and delayed. - No discussion about your business goals or digital marketing
A serious partner will ask about your audience, marketing, and online presence. If they only focus on visuals, the final site may not support growth or conversions. - They do not explain who owns the website and files
You should fully own your custom website, design files, and content. Some web design companies keep control, making it difficult or expensive to switch providers later. - No mention of responsive design or mobile optimization
Modern website design must work across devices. Ignoring responsive web design leads to poor performance and lost users. - Poor communication or slow responses
If communication is inconsistent before signing, it usually becomes worse during the web design project, causing delays and frustration. - No plan for support, maintenance, or future updates
Websites require ongoing care. An agency should explain maintenance, security, and update options after launch. - Guarantees of instant results
No web design company can guarantee immediate search engine success. These promises often indicate misleading sales tactics rather than real expertise.
What questions should you ask before signing a contract with a web design agency?
Before signing a contract with a web design agency, you need to confirm their experience, clarify exactly what they deliver, and understand how they will execute your web design project. These questions help prevent scope gaps, unexpected costs, and delivery issues.
Relevant background
- What types of website design projects and industries does your web design agency specialize in?
- Can you show recent examples of custom web design and custom website projects similar to ours?
- Has your agency received any industry recognition, such as a Webby Award, or worked with notable clients?
- Who will be directly responsible for the design and web development work on our project?
Services and Processes
- What specific web design services and website development deliverables are included in the contract?
- What is your complete web design project process, from strategy and UX design to launch?
- How many revision rounds are included, and how are additional changes handled?
- Do you provide related services like search engine optimization, content marketing, or ongoing maintenance?
Related to Your Project
- What timeline should we expect for our custom website design and launch?
- What content, assets, or approvals will you need from our team during the project?
- How will you ensure the site supports our digital marketing goals and attracts potential customers?
- What happens after launch, and will you provide ongoing support, updates, or future website redesign if needed?
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DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
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 range between $5,000 and $60,000+, depending on complexity, features, and level of customization. Their projects commonly start around $10,000 to $15,000 and can exceed $50,000 for advanced websites.
Here is a general breakdown:
- Basic business websites: $5,000 to $15,000
- Custom business websites with advanced UX design: $15,000 to $30,000
- Ecommerce and complex custom website projects: $30,000 to $60,000+
Several factors influence what website design companies charge. The biggest cost drivers include the number of pages, level of custom website design, and required web development. Features like booking systems, ecommerce functionality, or integrations increase the price because they require more design and development hours.
In addition to the initial build, many web design companies charge ongoing maintenance fees ranging from $1,200 to $12,000 per year, which cover updates, security, and performance improvements.
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
About The Author and Expert Reviewer
Robert de Wit has a diverse background in advertising, marketing, IT, and healthcare. With a history as both a copywriter and a video game journalist, he specializes in SEO, long-form content creation, and crafting compelling copy that drives results. Currently, he writes about website and interface design at DesignRush, delivering the latest industry insights and analysis.
Sergio is a technology leader with over six years of experience managing global teams and delivering projects across fintech, sportstech, and B2B platforms. At DesignRush, he drove product growth and development execution, building tools that speed up processes by 95% and cut costs by 35% while maintaining full uptime.
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