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.
Digital Terroirs is a marketing and communication agency specialized in the wine industry. We work with some of the most respected wine companies and not just producers but distributors, importers and wine shops. We engage brands and consumers, customizing our approach based on our client's needs, through the...
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- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Public Relations
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Mealhada Municipality, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Transformation Company
We strive to build products for Global Startups/Mid-sized business and be a part of their success story. We love Startups, we understand them. We understand the life of high ambitions, scarce resources, limited time and an unparalleled excitement...
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- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- North Brunswick Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
Achieve All of Your Marketing Goals
As a leading Orlando advertising agency, were here to give you back time, enhance your sales efforts, and offer actionable advice through carefully considered, results-driven marketing strategies. Its our job to help you tell your story, connect with your audience, and tap into new opportunities. You tell us...
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- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Visually Stunning, Emotionally Compelling Storytelling
Ezra Productions is an award-winning, woman-owned creative agency and commercial video production company with offices in West Hollywood, California, and New York City. Founded in 2012 by Jillian Ezra, the agency crafts high-end branded content, corporate films, social and promotional videos, and...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- West Hollywood, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Thompson and Co. Public Relations is a national PR firm specializing in brand messaging, media relations, social media strategy, event coordination, crisis planning and more for a wide range of industries and non-profit clients. With offices in New York City, Houston, Texas, and Anchorage, Alaska, our...
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- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- SEO
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- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Innovation Meets Global Strategy
Pier2 Marketing is a full-service marketing and branding firm headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Houston, Seattle, New York, Amsterdam, Mexico City, and Lviv. The agency delivers 360° marketingfrom strategy and market research to creative design, digital execution, and international campaign...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
J. Murray & Associates is a full-service website design and marketing agency located in the Chicago suburb, Downers Grove, Illinois. We offer a wide range of services from marketing collateral to digital marketing including website design and development, SEO, video, social media marketing and more.. For over...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Our agency provides professional digital marketing services in Egypt.
We at Green Mind Agency understand the need for digital marketing solutions and have provided them to our clients since 2014. Our digital media agency offers a wide range of services to our clients, from web development to content writing to social media marketing and everything in between...
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Transforming Your Business Through SEO
SEO Houston Pros is a leading provider of search engine optimization and local SEO services. We thrive on delivering the vital visibility our clients require to excel. It's one thing to promote SEO expertise, but it's an entirely different feat to embody it and demonstrate the ability to rank our own company...
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sherpa is a Brand & Design Agency. We build brands. We refresh brands. For corporates which need to reconnect with their markets. And for ambitious businesses looking to stretch themselves.Our clients understand that their brands differentiate them from competitors. And brands build equity. Brands retain...
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- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
Design-Led Strategy. Marketing That Moves.
Icarus Marketing is a UK-based digital agency that combines thoughtful web design, effective SEO and integrated marketing campaigns to help small and medium-sized businesses stand out and grow...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Holywood, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SHARP are a brand response agency with a unique working methodology.EXPERTLY LED CUSTOMER COLLABORATION THAT FUELS BRAND ADVANTAGEWe start with the end-user, literally – and we mean it.Starting with our unique working methodology 'Co-Create by SHARP, we mobilise your consumer with cross-functional...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Huddersfield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We create beautifully distinct brands and retail environments that will turn heads, capture hearts, sell products and inspire loyalty. Our people combine outstanding creativity with the sophisticated commercial strategies needed to bring brands to life and deliver tangible results...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a boutique integrated communications agency that loves digital. An experienced bunch of people who are passionate about how brands engage with their audience.Our approach combines clear strategic insight with inspiration-led creativity and real geeky technical ability to create great campaigns. Whether...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Heddington, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
As a business, you have something to say. We can show you how and where to say it, to achieve your business goals.We provide creative, cost-effective marketing communications and advertising that put businesses in-touch with their audienceBusiness-to-business and business-to-consumer marketingStrategic...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
InspiMate Enterprises is a Creative Digital Agency based in Kenya, the ICT Hub of Africa. We create perfect brands, vibrant identities, exceptional websites, eCommerce systems, multimedia content, and bespoke software applications. Adopting a synergy of Technologies, Multimedia & Creative design, our...
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- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our "Google esque" approach to working environments helps to develop creativity. Staff can relax in a hammock, shoot some pool or even play on a game console... when they're not working on your project of course.We have always strived to adopt a transparant approach whe working with all our clients. This is...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Edinburgh based creative agency, with specialism in food & drink packaging and branding design.
We are an independently owned visual brand strategy and design agency. We specialise in creating effective design solutions for food and drink brands and believe in the power of partnership.We specialise in brand startegy, brand creation and packaging design, but our services extend to experential, POS, ATL...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creating Custom Integrated Marketing Solutions for You.
Noir Marketing & PR is a woman owned creative agency based in Dayton, Ohio, founded in 2012. The firm specializes in integrated services including branding, graphic design, web design, photography, social media, media planning, event production, and public relations tailored to small and midsized businesses...
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- Public Relations
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Dayton, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Helping you grow your business.
Fusion is a motivated group of seasoned marketers who delight in generating revenue for our clients through campaigns and project work. At Fusion, we have tried and tested procedures, therefore we are very good at delivering what we promise, when we promise, and within the authorised budget...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full service digital agency, delivering top tier solutions for companies of all sizes. With an aim to make expert business applications affordable, DesignFort allows you to dive into a wide network of application solutions for your business...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Binaria is a Digital Marketing Agency with more than 20 years experience. We started back in the day when doing banners was innovative and online advertising was offline marketing’s little sister. Nowadays we’re doing a lot more: Inbound Marketing, SEO, Adwords, Social Media, Development, Media… and you...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Resolution Studio is a creative branding and communications agency with amassed talent and experience in branding, website design and development, graphic design, illustration, and above the line advertising campaigns...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
2120 is a creative agency that harnesses the power of CMSs like WordPress to build engaging platforms that drive visitor traffic. Using Google AdWords, Bing Ads & other mediums, this design-infused marketing team establishes a solid online presence...
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- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Vienna, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Marketing for Law Firms
Rocket Pilots is a digital marketing company specialized in Law Firm marketing. We are best known for honesty, integrity, transparency and delivering results to premier Law Firms...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We create WEB solutions that boost traffic and conversions without increase in budget.
We provide web marketing and web programming services. Our main aim is to create plan, based on in-depth analysis and execute it without increase in budget. We worked with diverse projects in different countries like Lihuania,USA, Russia, Germany...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- PPC
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Aspirational Product Design, Branding, and Innovation Made in Los Angeles
We make brands, products, and experiences people love. We shape the future through impactful design and disruptive thinking. We make companies indispensable to consumers through brand strategy, innovation, and execution...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Torrance, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Kick Media Is a local agency committed to SMB's. they specialise in SEO, SEM, and Social...
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- PPC
- eCommerce
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Boost your productivity at work.
We are an Oslo-based internet marketing agency that offers services ranging from SEO, PPC, Content Marketing and Advanced Web Analytics...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Oslo, Norway
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Great Brands Transcend Visuals to Deliver Meaningful Experiences.
Ilona Studio is a creative consultancy firm specializing in branding, marketing, and communications solutions. Our diverse skill set straddles the worlds of photography, design, editorial, strategy, and technology...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The relentless pursuit of brilliance
We are a creative, design, and digital agency that always believe more is possible...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Harrogate, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
inspired people. strong teams.
MAGO is a creative agencie dedicated to create a strong bond between brands and their employs. We use our proprietary methodology to transform companies culture using storytelling, marketing and internal advertising...
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- Advertising
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
THE HEARTBEAT OF YOUR BRAND
ATKASA, a leading Digital Marketing Agency based in South Africa, combines progressive, data-driven thinking with in-depth knowledge garnered from our many years’ experience within the digital marketing space. Which translates to outstanding, meaningful and measurable results for our clients...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Roodepoort, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Big agency thinking without the big agency bull.
We were founded by John Muller. He was renowned for his kick-ass design work. Jim Brown joined the shop in 2005 and put an emphasis on strategy and media. The result was the perfect combination of strong creative blended with even stronger thinking...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
OVOC creates uber cool and trendy brands
We are an award-winning, socially conscious global brand agency established since 2003. We love working with leaders and inspired individuals who has a purpose to share with the World. We are here because we believe in you, your potential, your dreams, goals and aspire to help you become number 1...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Packaging Design & Branding
We are a multidisciplinary design studio based in Ecuador - South America. We focused on brand development and packaging design with more than 17 International design awards...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Quito, Ecuador
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creating Success Online
Saltmedia is a website development, SEO, and graphic design agency. We combine beauty with results to help business and organizations experience online success...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Grande Prairie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
Business Growth. Simplified
Full Service Digital marketing agency focused on driving bottom line revenue growth for our clients through holistic online marketing campaigns...
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- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Where Ideas Meet Technology
We provide support as the tech department of our clients.We revolutionize the technology industry with quality and ethics.We breathe life into ideas in this big playground of ours, and yours...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
A Global Consultancy That Helps Clients Find Uncommon Growth in the Face of Disruption.
At Prophet we help our clients grow by harnessing the collaborative power of design to bring ideas to life. Our team believes great design is the result of a multidisciplinary approach; where business strategy influences brand expression & where customer needs define new & engaging brand experiences...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Dramatic Simplicity™
Davis creates iconic visual brands that are memorable and compelling; brands that connect emotionally to consumers and drive our clients' business performance. Davis builds world-class North American and global brands, and has for 45 years...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
We design brands and create brand experiences through visual identities, communication, products, and environments...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Singapore-based agency helping businesses succeed online through an efficient website
fewStones specializes in delivering great website experiences through the whole journey of the visitor, from acquisition to conversion. Services include: website creation and management, SEO, web maketing campaigns, content marketing, animated videos, graphic design & more. A true one-stop solution!...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Define Your Unlimited.
Your goals need (and deserve!) a unique blend of creativity, analytics, and technology. We'll build a plan together to exceed your marketing, branding, design & UX, and technology goals...
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- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We transform business through creativity
We are a unique creative agency. Widely recognised as the industry leader in creating integrated, live, physical, and digital experiences. We are passionate about people, entertainment, technology and innovation...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Full Service Advertising Agency
We are a Full Service Advertising Agency that provides strategic, traitional media, digital media and creative solutions to our clients...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
In Dimedia we are committed to software and mobile app development for business users. We are designing and developing websites, web shops and providing full digital marketing service for our clients. In our work we are focused on creating the innovative solutions based on our clients’ needs...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
without digression there can be no progression
Mike Rock, brand identity designer and creative director based in Dubai, UAE. 20+ years of experience. Specialises in visual identity, brand systems, and strategic brand development. Works with businesses across the UAE, GCC, and globally. Studio located at Al Saaha Building, Dubai. Contact: hi@m...
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- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Bur Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
TOUGH, BUT GENTLE. HUMBLE, YET BOLD. SWAYED ALWAYS BY BEAUTY AND TRUTH.
TOK/ DGTL is a full-service communication agency with over 3-years of experience in Digital, Creative, Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tirane, Albania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Independent Creative Agency Dedicated to Premium, Luxury and Lifestyle Brands
forceMAJEURE Design is an independent award-winning creative agency specialized in brand creation, brand renovation, product design, and innovation...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- 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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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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