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Since 2008, weve been helping brands enhance their digital offering. We provide bespoke web design, brand development, marketing support, and consultancy to help you achieve your digital goals. As a small digital agency based in Yorkshire, we pride ourselves in the way we approach digital solutions...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Huddersfield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
No-BS consultancy helping SMBs untangle messy marketing, cultivate clear brand strategies, and expand into untapped markets...
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- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
techtonnik is a software development agency that offers world-class, on-demand solutions. We are fully prepared to tackle any kind of request you send our way! There are no impossible obstacles for a well-oiled machine...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Mladenovac, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Alder Creek Digital helps small businesses stand out and attract more clients by building a strong, professional online presence. We specialize in showcasing your business with the same professionalism and impact as industry leaders, helping you compete confidently and grow...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Allison Park, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brand Alchemy Marketing is a Dallas-based agency transforming underperforming marketing into measurable business growth. Founded by a former VP of Marketing with 15+ years of experience leading strategies for startups and billion-dollar brands, we bring a unique blend of data-driven strategy and bold creative...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital agency from Graz, Austria: Web design, branding, marketing, content, AI & automation, AI mentoring and workshops. AI-powered, fast, no compromises. 500+ completed projects...
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- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Graz, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Vanilla Circus is a UK-based digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, content marketing, AI search optimization, and organic growth strategies. The agency helps businesses improve their online visibility, attract qualified traffic, and generate sustainable leads through data-driven search marketing and...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Ripley, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
AiBoost Marketing is a London-based agency focused on Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) — making brands visible inside AI-generated answers from tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google SGE, and Bing Copilot. We combine technical SEO with entity building, structured data, and citation strategy so that AI...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Scandinavian design and technology agency committed to innovation and collaboration. For over fifteen years, Aino has helped brands find their inner voice and stay relevant in a sloppy digital world ruled by sameness...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
At UNI Marketing Agency, we specialize in assisting businesses in identifying their unique growth formula and ensuring widespread awareness of it. With a partner-centric approach, we think, act, and celebrate alongside our clients, fostering collaborative success at every stage of their journey...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Metamorphosys is an expanding full-service Creative & Digital Agency that brings together expertise in strategy, marketing, design, and people engagement. With a strong foothold in emerging markets, the agency excels at delivering comprehensive solutions across these domains...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Tangerang, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Craig Valentino, with close to 20 years of experience in design, branding, and art direction, I've crafted impactful designs for brands of all types and sizes, working across agency, freelance, and in-house roles throughout my career...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Hudson, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Mad Genius is a dynamic blend of design, web development, brand strategy, digital advertising, TV and video production, animation, media, and more all seamlessly integrated under one roof. We are based in Ridgeland, MS...
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- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Ridgeland, Mississippi
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create deeply engaging interactive experiences that connect you with your customers...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
PULSAR is a group of 3 specialized agencies :- Pulsar Insights: improve your visibility branding, communication & leads generation- Pulsar Agency : improve the attractivity of B2B sites- Pulsar IT : improve the productivity with O365 tools (Sharepoint Intranets)...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Luzarches, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We drive growth and audience engagement. We holistically cater to brands and harness the power of social media, by balancing both brand building and performance strategies...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
What is your company's objectives and who are the clients it needs to serve? The correct brand story bring two answers together. That's where Absolute Designers comes in. We've been telling brand stories for almost two decades. Whether professionals trying to improve their position in their local market to...
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- Design Services
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Haddon Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Crazy Caracal is your one-stop marketing solution specialised in helping start-ups and small businesses to create a strong brand online and offline...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Oakes Creative House is a boutique marketing and design agency serving small business owners as well as solopreneurs alike. We specialize in solving the problems that stand in the way of entrepreneurs achieving the success and brand recognition they deserve. Our key services? Marketing Planning, Branding and...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Created in 2022, our boutique marketing agency in Raleigh, NC provides a personalized approach to help small to medium-sized businesses grow by strengthening their online presence. Most of our efforts are centered around search engine optimization, digital marketing and local search marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rubik delivers quick, efficient, and high-quality design solutions with a no-code approach. We help businesses turn ideas into seamless digital experiences fast. Our team specializes in intuitive, scalable, and visually compelling designs that eliminate complexity and accelerate growth...
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- Design Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Precision-built websites that rank, load, and convert because first impressions arent just visual, theyre technical...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Alcinder Tech is a Dhaka-based web design studio crafting high-performance websites, eCommerce platforms, and digital strategies that drive real results. We blend creativity, code, and conversion-focused design to help brands grow online...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Paris based growth squad that weaponizes data to turn e-Commerce stores into revenue machines fast...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
EZWebOne is a web design and digital growth agency helping businesses turn their websites into measurable growth tools. We design fast, conversion-focused websites and support them with SEO, CRO, and automation strategies that attract, engage, and convert the right audience. Our approach combines clean...
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- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Savage Solutions is a results-driven digital agency specializing in custom website design, SEO, and online marketing strategies that help businesses grow. We combine creative design, powerful technology, and data-backed marketing to build high-performing websites that attract customers, increase visibility...
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- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FAUST4M is a creative direction and branding studio founded by Inès Vazquez in Perpignan, France. The studio builds complete brand identities from strategic positioning to visual systems, web design and art direction...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Perpignan, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
KL-based agency blending AI automation, creative marketing, events, and our proprietary AI Persona Engine into one growth system...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Kings Digital Media, we dont just build websiteswe solve business challenges. Our services combine technical excellence with strategic insight to help you outpace competitors and exceed customer expectations...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AI-powered websites, booking systems & B2B platforms...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- İzmir, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WebOn помага на бизнес собственици да бъдат видими техните бизнеси онлайн. Създаваме сайтове, SEO стратегии и дигитално съдържание, които не просто изглеждат добре, а...
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- Business Consulting
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Vefogix is your trusted partner for enhancing online visibility through strategic content marketing and high-quality link-building solutions...
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- SEO
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Stefano Fresch is a freelance UX/UI designer and Webflow developer specializing in custom-designed, high-performing websites and digital experiences. He provides Webflow development, UX/UI design, graphic design, branding, SEO optimization, and website maintenance services for startups, SaaS companies, small...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Blagnac, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Independent design agency in Amsterdam. Brand identities, UX/UI and e-commerce experiences for Ekster, Farmer Gracy, Paradiso and many more. Balancing brand experience and conversion since 2010 from Amsterdam...
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- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
SEOSTUDIO is a Germany-based SEO and AI Search agency with more than 25 years of experience in search engine optimization, online visibility, and digital strategy...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AEO
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- Location
- Kirn, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
GrowMera is a digital marketing and business growth company helping businesses build stronger acquisition and conversion systems through strategy, B2B lead generation, SEO, paid media, website development, social media, motion graphics and Mera AI...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Uppsala, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
GL Infotech is a result-driven, full-service digital marketing agency that helps businesses of all sizes increase online visibility, attract quality leads, and grow revenue. Our services include search engine optimization (SEO) to improve rankings and organic traffic, performance marketing to generate...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AEO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Kemana is an award-winning global ecommerce agency helping B2C, B2B and marketplace brands design, build and scale digital commerce. Services include ecommerce platforms, mobile apps, UX, integrations and managed services across Shopify, Adobe Commerce, Salesforce and cloud technologies...
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- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Octapus is a technology-driven business solutions company focused on helping startups, entrepreneurs, agencies, and enterprises accelerate growth through a unified ecosystem of digital services.The company combines technology, AI, digital transformation, branding, and business growth solutions under one...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ajman, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
"UX/UI · Web Design · Development · SEO · AI Automation"...
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- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Newmarket, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
From Bollywood to Start-ups. International Foundations to Established Companies. Tactics has helped businesses increase their revenue, decrease their costs and nail their marketing across the globe. We have worked with diverse clients across industries, preferences and needs...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
AMSDigital is a digital agency. We enhance the visibility of our clients' businesses and their brands and generate a competitive edge by using innovative marketing strategies, creative advertising. and latest technologies...
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- SEO
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Eden Tech Innovation is an India-based IT services company building production-grade software, AI, and cloud solutions for businesses worldwide. We work across custom software and SaaS, applied AI and automation, web and mobile development, cloud, DevOps, and cybersecurity. From a multilingual voice-AI...
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- CRM Consulting
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Dharwad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are CREATIVE LEMON! A professional design studio founded by Jelena Senicic. Designer with great potential in branding, illustration, packaging, and web design. Based in Belgrade, there was a chance to create a strong background of more than 20 years of advertising experience...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Increasio specializes in headless technologies, API integrations, headless CMS, Jamstack website development. We can help you to build lightning fast, secure and scalable solution. Our team seamlessly migrate from any technology to cutting-edge Next.js, Gatsby.js, Svelte frameworks...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We've serviced a range of clients from all around the world. We specialize in web and print design, social media, search engine optimization, identity branding, e-commerce, and superior client service...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Amarillo, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49

Falzone Studio
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Welcome to Falzone Studio! We are studio has a strong artisanal vocation in it's approach to design and privileges research and experimentation with natural, unusual and curious materials that are able to suggest a tactile graphical experience...
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- Branding
- Advertising
- Web Design
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- Location
- Rimini, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A creative studio, focused on branding, from concept to implementation. No brand is to small. Founded on the love to design the need to create and the want to Empower. We understand what it takes and that no two business are the same, that's why we get to know you, your brand and your goals and pull from...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Studio B2302, founded by graphic artist Simon Becker and based in Berlin, specializes in creating corporate identities, editorial design, illustrations, posters, typography, and digital work. While working with both national and international clients, Studio B2302 maintains a primary focus on printed...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Karlsruhe, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Frogjuggler is a web and graphic design agency located in East Sussex, dedicated to creating delightful logos, building brands, and crafting websites that enhance customer satisfaction and business success. Despite its small size, Frogjuggler offers personalized attention to every project while being...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Hailsham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
What are the best web design companies in 2026?
What should I ask before hiring a web design company?
Ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.


















































