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Advanced Team is an award-winning creative web design studio specializing in 3D, WebGL, and premium digital experiences. CSS Design Awards Studio of the Year 2019. 10× Awwwards Site of the Day more than any studio in Eastern Europe. 93+ international awards total...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dnipro, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
An ecosystem for B2B/ B2B2C websites on multiple platforms with robust technology and a customer-oriented mindset...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Starter Refresh and Full Site Rebuild first drafts typically target 72 hours after kickoff. Custom Studio Buildfirst reviews typically target 7 to 10 days. Final launch timing depends on content, integrations, review requirements, and approvals...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- AEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Synapse Team will help your business increase the effectiveness of your company with the help of our industry-leading outsourcing and outstaffing solutions. We make high-quality IT expansion possible by providing knowledgeable employees, adaptable service, and reduced operating expenses...
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- IT Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Shopify Plus & eCommerce Growth Agency | Conversion Rate Optimisation Experts...
Top Services:
- CRO
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Questar Studio is a multidisciplinary creative studio crafting distinctive brands, websites, digital experiences, motion, and visual content for modern businesses...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Were WEB0 a boutique digital studio turning visitors into customers with custom, high-performance websites and strategic, brand-driven experiences. No templates, just tailored craftsmanship. Ready to elevate your digital presence?...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Location
- Ghent, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Heseven, your trusted partner in e-commerce excellence. Since 2018, we've been providing top-notch Shopify solutions globally, helping businesses of all sizes thrive in the digital marketplace...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Webhance Digital is a professional, affordable, and highly creative web and graphic design studio located in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. We specialize in crafting stunning websites, beautiful logos and branding materials, and eCommerce sites designed for high conversion rates...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Empowering businesses with seamless development and captivating design solutions, we streamline your digital presence while you focus on growth...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Vizuelo is an end-to-end digital partner. We design, build, and host high-performance websites in a single ecosystem. By owning the entire stack—from design to server infrastructure—we eliminate downtime and technical blame-shifting, ensuring your site stays fast, secure, and conversion-ready 24/7...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Its On Media is a leading web and mobile app development agency, specializing in innovative app design, development, and seamless digital transformation...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Fresno, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Web Designs Detroit, our goal is to minimize inefficiencies and maximize ROI, leveraging our savvy and seasoned team to establish your business's presence in the ever-expanding digital realm. With our turnkey solutions, you can surpass competitors and assert market dominance effectively...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
As a full-service firm our clients rely on our capabilities of strategy, design and technology to create communications that define and differentiate themselves from their competitors...
Top Services:
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Norwalk, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We build digital brands for boutique hotels and restaurants direct booking websites, launch strategies, and marketing that fills rooms and packs tables...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Web Honey Digital is an Australian based web design business, specialising in creating visually appealing and user-friendly websites. Web Honey Digital focuses on helping clients improve their website presence through creative web design, development and brand identity...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Dynnyrne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BLACKT is a creative design & development agency from Paris.We craft bold brands and digital experiences that stand out, connect, and perform.Make digital impact ️...
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
R.I.S.E. Online Marketing Strategies helps local businesses by creating customized strategies based on their target markets and industries so that they can grow faster...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Poughkeepsie, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Norsu Media Group are experts in SEO & paid media. Our SEO campaigns produce hundreds of millions of impressions and clicks for our clients. We spend multiple six-figures per month on ads and generate millions in revenue for our clients, who range from small, independent stores to S&P100 companies...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- eCommerce
- Advertising
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- Location
- Chipping Campden, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ayatas Technologies is a digital commerce agency, boasting a robust legacy of 15 years marked by unparalleled experience, unwavering expertise, & a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. Specializing in website design, e-commerce solutions, and custom software development...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
An interdisciplinary design and creative consultancy shaping tomorrows brands, products and experiences...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Venice, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We're a boutique agency for the entrepreneurs, the movers, the shakers, and the change-makers. Think of us as an extension of your company, your on-call creative team. We are the raw materials of your brand: designers, coders, writers, producers, and cultivators of the creative landscape. We've helped build...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
YetiWeb is a Polish web design and development agency that builds modern, strategic websites focused on business goals. We craft WordPress sites, landing pages and custom solutions designed to convert visitors into clients. Each project is tailored to support growth, SEO and mobile performance. From planning...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Koszalin, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Saeculum Solutions
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Saeculum Solutions is providing Web Development And Software Development Services. We also specialize in Angular & React js Development Online Visit us at: https://saeculumsolutions.com/...
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- IT Services
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
We are a company dedicated to producing websites that are both professional and affordable (from 197 ). Our team works closely with clients to create custom websites that meet their needs while ensuring that costs stay within their budget...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Power On Web Design pride ourselves on the personal touch. We love what we do, building slick websites that function easily and drive sales and growth for our clients. We work with businesses of all shapes and sizes...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Full-service ecommerce agency helping Shopify stores and DTC brands grow with powerful marketing, strategy, and support...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- PPC
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WEDO Creative, a strategic digital marketing agency in Armenia, specializes in innovative design solutions that captivate global audiences. With its comprehensive expertise, the agency breathes life into creative projects. Its culture fosters unity and bold ideas, pushing the boundaries of design to leave a...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Bingo Digital Marketing is a full-service web design and digital marketing agency based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Founded in 2015, we specialize in building high-performance websites on WordPress and modern static stacks (Astro + Cloudflare). Our services include custom web design, SEO, Google Ads...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sparktopus is a global IT services and consulting firm specializing in web design, web development, mobile app development, AI integration, cloud services, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and more...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Polarzee is a digital agency specializing in custom website development, e-commerce solutions (e-shops &more), SEO& GEO , Google Ads, and advanced digital tools that help businesses grow online. We create fast, high-performing websites, online stores, and smart technology solutions tailored to each business...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We are a full-service, brand-first creative agency specializing in advertising, branding, business consulting, design, and content creation. Our mission is to connect brands with customers in game-changing ways through innovative strategies, impactful storytelling, and visually compelling content...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At Coco Solution, we are a full-service digital marketing agency that combines creativity, technology, and data-driven strategies to deliver measurable results. We specialize in SEO, web design, social media, and branding, empowering businesses to stand out in the digital world. With a client-focused...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
At Rapid Fire, we craft exceptional Webflow websites for ambitious businesses that want to stand out online. We craft exceptional Webflow websites for ambitious businesses. We don't just build websites, we empower businesses with scalable, user-friendly solutions and the knowledge to keep growing...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are a one-stop shop for all of the digital business needs. We have an exceptional track record and have helped dozens of business to go from startups to medium sized business. We take pride in our work and understand that our customer success is our success. Currently we have a 200% growth year after year...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Email Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Auburn, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
WebHipsters is web & marketing agency from Romania, with huge experience in diverse project in online within Romania and other countries. We can support our clients with a full range of services arround web development and online marketing...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
If you think AI marketing is just chatbots and automated emails, you're missing the bigger picture. Real AI marketing uses machine learning to make thousands of optimization decisions that would take human marketers months to figure out...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
As a people-first marketing agency, Cowire achieves measurable online growth for ambitious entrepreneurs by focusing on what really works...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Boortmeerbeek, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Magecom helps online businesses thrive and develop. We are an agency with 9+ years of expertise in ecommerce, Magento/Adobe, Shopify, and Shopware partners...
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- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Fobbing, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Full-service agency specialised in complete digital brand transformations and ambitious connected growth strategies...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
We are Garden, as unique London based branding agency who help new and existing brand become new and exciting brands...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
We develop industry-leading ecommerce design, builds and marketing solutions to enhance business and increase conversions...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Aventura, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We help businesses dominate Google, Maps, Reviews, and AI Search so more qualified customers choose you over your competitors...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Mystique Brand Communications is a Toronto-based brand-first growth agency helping small businesses clarify their message, strengthen their digital presence, and attract better customers through branding, websites, SEO, lead generation, and marketing strategy...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Our combined international experience forms the foundation of our expertise. Spanning diverse fields, we bring together our know-how to connect with your project and create innovative solutions.Our services not only ensure legally compliant and fully compatible implementations. By merging different areas...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Fürth, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a web development and design agency primary focusing on Shopify and e-commerce. Focusing on your business growth, we blend expert Web development, innovative Ecommerce solutions, and strategic UX/UI design. Whether you're launching a new digital storefront, optimizing an existing platform, or scaling...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Italian Brand Advisory and Brand Governance firm based in Rome and Milan, working directly with CEOs, founders and boards on brand decisions...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Creative Services
- SEO
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
NeoDimensional is a US design and development studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a second studio in Sylhet, Bangladesh. One team of seven designs in Figma and builds in React, Next.js and WordPress: marketing websites, web apps, booking platforms and custom software. Every project has a fixed price...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
FlutterLab is one of the first Flutter-focused Software Development companies been developing with Flutter since the first open beta in 2018...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- IT Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
TD Creatives Singapore Expert in web design, SEO & AEO. We build fast, user-friendly sites that rank higher & drive growth...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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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
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What should I ask before hiring a web design company?
Ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.
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