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A smarter way to grow.
Addison Clark is a full-service marketing agency designed to operate alongside your business. We take a holistic, functional approach to marketing, bringing a massive number of services together under one roof to drive real business outcomes...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Customer Focused, Full Service Marketing Agency
Zephi is a customer focused marketing agency that helps businesses of every size grow by delivering creative and tailor-made marketing solutions. We develop future-proof strategies and solutions to grow with your business. Whatever your requirements, large or small, Zephi can offer you the perfect solution...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Rugeley, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $48/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Done Right
Padilla builds brands. Protects reputations. Creates high-impact communication strategies. And delivers fresh ideas that inspire action among consumers, investors, employees, community leaders, and other people pivotal to our client's success...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Video Production
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Comet Creative is a full-service creative agency.
For over thirty years we’ve created dynamic connections between clients and their ideal customers. Our branding creates memorable experiences that add business value...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Silicon Valley Branding & Design Agency
Design in Mind is a Silicon Valley creative agency that prides itself on custom design solutions for every client. Since 2002, weve helped companies of all sizes and industries build, refresh, and scale their brands against key business objectives...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Strategy-first. Design with purpose.
Mighty Fine Co. is a senior-led creative agency blending smart strategy with standout design, storytelling, and web experiences built from scratch. No templates, just work that connects with the right audience and sparks action...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Softwyre offers a wide variety of IT services to help our clients maximize the potential that technology offers their businesses...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- AI Development
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- Location
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Marketing, Design, and Advertising Agency based in Las Vegas and Miami
SKC Group is a full-service digital marketing and advertising agency that specializes in everything the digital and traditional media world has to offer. Our clients trust us as an extension to deliver quality marketing and effective campaign messaging to their brand's audience. SKC consists of several...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Return on Knowledge
Netscribes is a global data and insights firm that helps meet the sales, marketing, product development and innovation needs of some of the world’s largest organisations...
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Your Guide Through Your Digital Journey
We look after the digital side of your business, so you can focus more time on what you do best. We believe in utilising a holistic approach when it comes to online marketing. Other than sounding fancy, this means that we advertise your business on a range of different digital platforms to test what resonates...
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- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- South Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are in business to help your business grow.
Zimmer Communications is an award-winning AdTech team with expertise in radio, magazine, video and audio production, SEO/SEM, and web development. We start with your business' goals and vision of success and customize a plan for growth. We know how to generate ROI and have the tools to make it happen...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Columbia, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
On the Right Side of Change
Gray Area is a premier full-service marketing & branding agency specializing in emerging industries...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Award-winning design. Strategic content. And the data to prove it delivers.
The Stoke Group is a digital marketing and content creation agency with a focus on B2B tech. We’re an agile, client-first agency built for the new world of digital experience. We bring together content strategy and development, creative design, and performance analytics to deliver outstanding digital...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Salem, Utah
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Our vision is to create 100,000 skilled jobs for Africans by 2028
Meaningful Gigs is a tech-enabled marketplace that connects skilled African designers with companies seeking high quality digital design. The company has built a strong community of African designers for Creative, Marketing, and Product teams who want to hire highly skilled and diverse designers...
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- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
Telling Authentic Brand Stories since 2002
Were a fully integrated brand agency. We harness the power of storytelling to craft audience-first narratives, with data-led campaigns designed to drive a positive return on your investment...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $128/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing Services to Grow Your Business
Struoweb provides all-inclusive Digital Marketing Services. As simple as it might sound, we do whatever it takes to help you get more clients...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Video Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kihada is a branding creative agency. We are here to help you bring big ideas to life.
We focus on digital advertising: film and digital photography, bringing your ideas to life...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Video Production
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
One Stop Shop for Your Marketing and Technology Needs
Offering Digital, Development, and Chatbot Solutions. Pravaah Consulting is a Silicon Valley-based, full-service digital agency. Our purpose is to help SMBs and startups leverage the power of digital to scale new heights. We bring the best practices and tactics adopted by the Fortune 50 companies to the SMBs...
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- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Dublin, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We take your business to the next level
Mobyle is a full service digital agency providing web design and development, app development, SEO, digital marketing and branding, videography, photography, social media, content marketing, and graphic designs. We are an award winning agency and we take pride in making sure we provide the best digital...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Custom website design, development, and support
WebArc Technonlogies is a website design, development and support company based in Pahrump, Nevada. We deliver high quality solutions to small and medium size businesses, e-commerce merchants and marketing agencies in Nevada and throughout the U.S...
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Pahrump, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MCGUINNESS MEDIA & MARKETING is an award-winning, full-service advertising agency located in Rhode Island. MMM has been providing effective and comprehensive marketing solutions to clients since 2012. Current regional and national clients include Twin River Casino Hotel, Tiverton Casino Hotel, Hard Rock...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Media Buying
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Warwick, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We get stuff done
Omaha Advertising is your Constant Contact representative, fully trained and certified in their email marketing and digital marketing products...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- Video Production
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- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
our mantra is to be ahead of the game
“Problems are only opportunities in work clothes.” Henry John KaiserOur job is to recognize and analyse them, because being proactive is a guarantee of success. If you are wondering why a communication agency must act as protection rail for businesses, we are not surprised. Solutions come later. Finding...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Parma, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Made by hand
Tom, Dick & Harry is Chicago's craft agency. Smaller. Fussier. Naturally friendlier...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Advertising
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Create & Collaborate
Branding and packaging agency specializing in food and beverage clientele...
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- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Integrated Marketing for Sustainable and Purpose-Filled Brands since 2008.
Envolve Strategies began in 2008 as a pure bred agency rooted in sustainability, conservation and the environment. Our core DNA remains, but we now also serve a host of clients who do good every day in healthcare, wellness, technology, community development, tourism/travel and more...
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- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
STA is a full-service advertising agency
We are proud to be a small but mighty team. Sean Tracey Associates is made up of Creative Directors and Thinkers, Video Producers and Editors, Researchers, Designers, Digital and Media Strategists, and Account Executives. We're all a little bit different. We each have our area of specialty. But we pride...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We make outstanding brands stand out
Branding, digital and marketing expertise on an international scale...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
As a digital marketing agency in the creative hub of the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, were a perfect blend of the right people in the right place. Were a team of individual experts and ideas, mixing together to make something more powerful. Are you ready to join us on that journey?...
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- SEO
- Advertising
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Leeds Digital Marketing are not your average digital marketing agency, we are your secret weapon!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Video Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
DO DIGITAL AGENCY | YOUR DIGITAL PARTNER FOR STATIC, MOTION AND INTERACTIVE 3D CONTENT.
DO DIGITAL AGENCY | YOUR DIGITAL PARTNER FOR STATIC, MOTION AND INTERACTIVE 3D CONTENT. HELPING BUSINESSES, ORGANISATIONS AND DESIGN AGENCIES HARNESS 3D TECHNOLOGIES BY CREATING EXTRAORDINARY VISUALS & ENGAGING EXPERIENCES...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Profici, our approach is relationship-driven. We regard ourselves both as consultants and members of your team, geared to provide you with positive outcomes at an early stage...
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- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Marketer Developer is the best digital marketing and web Development Company in Liverpool, UK. We offer a wide range of services including digital marketing, web development, graphic designing, and content writing services...
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- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
AdTorque Edge is Australia's largest, full-service marketing, tech and consulting agency for the automotive, leisure and lifestyle industries...
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- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
- Branding
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Where Your Missions Becomes Our Mission
Pinnacle Communications is a marketing agency that works to create positive change...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Websites That Convert. Marketing That Works.
Type B Studio provides digital marketing services & conversion-focused websites to small businesses throughout Washington State (and beyond!)...
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- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Enumclaw, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Websites that rank and marketing that profits
People will never know your great work as a doctor if they can't find you online, or worse, if they quickly abandon your website. Our web design and marketing experts do the heavy lifting so you can focus on doing what you know better than anyone else serving your patients...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Marysville, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Precision in Every Message.
IDX is a global digital communications and performance agency combining storytelling, technology and data to help brands communicate clearly, build trust, and drive measurable growth...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Our passion, Your results. Your goals, Our solutions.
We drive the growth of your business online...
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- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Adding Vitality to your Campaign
At Juice Consulting, we add vitality to every single campaign we take on. AKA, we bring the JUICE! We strive to be one of the hardest working PR and marketing agencies in Austin, Texas and have a long-standing commitment to client satisfaction. We aim to be on the bleeding edge of the cutting edge as a...
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- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We Can Help Transform Your Business With a Free SEO Audit.
Founded in 1987, On the Horizon Communications is a full-service digital marketing and Advertising firm skilled in helping your business make a meaningful and measurable impact. From social media marketing to public relations, our expert team can assist in strategizing the most efficient way to spend your...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Visalia, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Design Web Packaging
For more impact, enhanced shelf appeal or a fresh new look, contact Connor Kenyon Design. We provide all types of creative services to business - wherever your brand or message is seen...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Enjoy your brand
Cacao Design is a small Italian agency able to cover all brand needs: logo and VI, brochure and catalogs, packaging, video, and web design. Located in Milan, born in 2004, and still in love with what she does ;)...
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- Print Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
think BIG. start SMALL. work SMART
BAM Marketing full-service marketing and advertising agency...
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- Public Relations
- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Expertise and Results in Digital Marketing & Development
IntlTech is a Toronto-based digital marketing agency that specializes in transforming businesses through the power of technology. Our comprehensive services cover all aspects, from global and local SEO optimization to PPC campaigns, SMM management and FB&Insta ads setup — plus professional website...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Distinctive Brands Win with Us at McAdams Group
McAdams Group's branding approach focuses on helping brands stand out and make an impact, separating them from their competitors in the market. With a track record of success across industries like medical device, healthcare, real estate, restaurant marketing and hospitality - McAdam Groups has established...
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- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ensuring Success through Creative Ideas
Our remarkable group of Overachievers, Creative Geniuses and Dog Lovers is unparalleled when it comes to crafting captivating BRAND STORYTELLING!...
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- PPC
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Branded Marketing Blended with Creativity
At twentytwo & brand, we don't just create any old brands - we craft identities that stand out from the crowd. Our team of experts specialize in utilizing design, branding and communication to make sure your message is heard loud and clear. With an eye for innovation and a passion for renewables energy, our...
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- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Royal Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Launching Products With A Purpose
Harbinger's 30+ years of legacy of excellence has enabled us to become a trusted resource for launching and brand-building services in Canada.Our experienced team is comprised of marketing, communications and creative professionals across multiple industries—from beauty/personal care to food & beverage...
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- Event Marketing
- Package Design
- Content Marketing
- Design Services
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Where Big-Picture Strategy Meets Impactful Creativity
The Timmermann Group is a one-stop shop for all your digital marketing needs. Our knowledgeable and experienced team in St. Louis specializes in creative problem-solving through innovative strategies, website design, SEO, PPC campaigns, social media management and analytics to help you reach measurable...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Creve Coeur, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
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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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