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Pansyer is a technical web development and UI/UX agency dedicated to building the digital backbone of modern brands. We bridge the gap between pixel-perfect design and enterprise-grade performance, specializing in high-speed Framer, Webflow, and Shopify ecosystems...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We operate with tech teams specialized in designing, developing, testing, deploying and maintaining tailored software to meet the specific needs of its customers, with a range of services related to the software development lifecycle...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Manaus, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
JCL Eletronic is a Brazilian product engineering company that builds apps, SaaS platforms, and custom electronics under one roof. We design the hardware, write the embedded firmware, and develop the software that connects it, so clients get one accountable partner from first prototype to a market-ready...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- AI Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Franca, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a a brand launch studio. We build complete commercial systems that sell...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Computer Tommy is a web design and digital solutions agency focused on building fast, SEO-friendly websites, local search optimization, custom tools, and practical AI solutions for small businesses. The company emphasizes straightforward pricing, quick delivery, and websites that clients fully own without...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're a creative agency, specializing in pinpointing blind spots and creating opportunities for our founder led, direct to consumer partners...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A Rockhampton Marketing Agency aimmed at helping local businesses thrive...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Rockhampton, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Valaya Technologies is a results-driven digital marketing and web development company focused on helping businesses thrive through tailored digital solutions and innovative strategies. Their services include creating fast, mobile-responsive, and SEO-optimized websites that reflect your brand and drive...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Rajkot, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We are proudly boutique, that means we're deliberately compact so we can work closely, think deeply, and deliver with care...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Lethabong, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Our focus is on assisting entrepreneurs and small business owners in navigating the complexities of web technologies. We provide exceptional web solutions that not only meet customer needs but also achieve high rankings through fast, aesthetically pleasing page designs...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Renowned as one of Singapore's best website design and web development companies, we empower businesses with interactive, user-friendly, and feature-rich websites. Quality is at the heart of our website design process...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Immersive Mobile Designs specializes in crafting innovative, custom software solutions that drive business growth. With expertise in mobile app development, web design, and enterprise software, we transform ideas into impactful digital experiences. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, scalable products...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Meridian, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
ProBranding is an independent brand design studio dedicated to crafting impactful brand identities for small and medium-sized businesses, founded back in 2014 by Matei Rădulescu...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Build Grow Scale stands as a trusted leader in e-commerce conversion rate optimization (CRO) with over a decade of experience. Their innovative Revenue Optimization process focuses on enhancing the entire customer journey to maximize conversions, elevate average order value (AOV), and minimize cart...
Top Services:
- CRO
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Deerfield Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital Operative (DO) is an award-winning, full-service, digital commerce agency with over 12 years of experience in providing innovative solutions to help our clients pursue business growth.We've joined forces with 85Sixty.Our agency capabilities include strategic planning, design, UX, digital...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Appotype is a European software development agency. Our specialty is medical-grade software. We build software engineered to meet Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) standards, in line with EU MDR, IEC 62304, and ISO 13485. We deliver web and mobile apps, IoT, and AI for healthcare and medtech...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Compliance Solution
- IoT
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Identitate Brand is a Romanian creative agency specializing in branding, visual identity, and strategic design solutions that help businesses build authentic and memorable brand presence...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Advertising
- Web Development
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- Location
- Iași, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
ONEXT takes pride in delivering quality-focused software products that improve the online success of businesses. We provide a range of professional solutions and services, specifically CMS & eCommerce Website, Web app and Mobile Apps that aid in the innovation and success of your online business...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- IT Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Viet Tri, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
Vide Infra is a digital agency with 20 years of experience and a team of 30 professionals. We provide exceptional UX/UI design, web design, and web development services to clients worldwide, with a proven track record of success working with top-tier international clients. d web solutions for prominent EU...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Software Development
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- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Award-winning website design and development across the UK and beyond...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Basildon, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Dev Shop specializes in custom software development, offering innovative solutions to help businesses grow and scale efficiently...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Verona, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
QuantumByte IT Inc. delivers forward-thinking digital solutions, specializing in custom websites, apps, software, IT services, SEO and digital marketing Services. Our expert team blends innovation with strategy to help businesses thrive in a fast-paced digital world...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- IT Services
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dartmouth, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At AV Social Strategies, we work with organizations to craft their brand story, engage their audiences, and establish relationships in their community through creative design, website development, search engine optimization and digital marketing. We also offer video production and content creation services...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Welcome to WEBiyan! As a leading web design and development agency, our dedicated team of UI/UX designers, web specialists, and development experts works together to deliver seamless, engaging, and high-impact digital experiences...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Joypurhat, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web Partner is South Africas. Leading Web Design Company building long-term relationships by offering premium, professional & affordable pay monthly digital management services...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Dolphinweb is a leading web design agency located in Sydney, Australia. We specialize in delivering tailored digital solutions that elevate brands and enhance user experiences. Our team combines creativity and technology to build visually stunning, intuitive websites that drive engagement and growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Print Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Altitude Marketing delivers data-driven digital marketing solutions tailored for UK businesses. Our expert team specializes in SEO, PPC, social media, and web development strategies that generate qualified leads, increase online visibility, and drive sustainable revenue growth. We combine creative...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Haven Media Solutions is an Atlanta-based digital marketing agency that helps businesses strengthen their online presence through smart, focused strategies. Our core services include pay-per-click advertising and custom web design, with every project built around performance, usability, and real business...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Buford, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SAOMA Shopify Studio is a conversion-focused Shopify agency serving Canadian brands. We design and optimize high-performing Shopify stores that increase trust, improve user experience, and maximize sales...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- CRO
- SEO
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BEEDEV is an Australian-owned digital agency specializing in web development and online solutions, supporting businesses nationwide since 2016. Based in Sydney, the agency partners with companies of all sizes from emerging startups to established enterprises to create strong digital foundations that enable...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Parramatta, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elly Agency Digital Marketing & SEO Experts in Tunisia. Boost your online presence with Elly Agency. We specialize in website development, SEO & SEA, graphic design, and community management to help your business attract qualified clients and increase conversions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Ariana, Tunisia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Ingenious Tech Group, we create logos, brand identities, and stunning websites that help businesses stand out. From UI/UX design to digital graphics, we focus on creativity, quality, and user experience. Our designs are tailored to each client, making your brand memorable, professional, and impactful...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
ECOMPLIX is a conversion-focused Shopify design agency helping entrepreneurs and ecommerce brands launch, grow, and scale successful online businesses. We specialize in prebuilt Shopify stores, custom Shopify design, Shopify development, landing page creation, store redesign, migration, and conversion...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Altamonte Springs, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Professional Arlington web designer company offering custom web design, mobile website design, website development, and maintenance services in Arlington, TX. [ arlingtonwebdesigner.com ]...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Arlington, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution by building scalable, adaptable software designed around your operations, reducing wasted time, avoiding costly rebuilds, and supporting long-term growth...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hostious.io helps Danish businesses build, migrate and run WordPress and WooCommerce sites. Services combine website and webshop development with managed hosting, professional email, VPS/cloud infrastructure and direct Danish support...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Nibe, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a branding studio that stands for simplicity and clarity in the creation of unique brands. A strong brand identity is not created by chance - it is consciously defined...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Dortmund, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Adds2Marketing helps ambitious brands secure visibility in the new AI-driven search era. With our LLM Intelligence Monitor, we track how often your brand is mentioned in ChatGPT, Copilot, Perplexity and more, benchmark you against competitors, and deliver clear actions to improve...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We provide AI driven services for creating applications for the web, iOS, and Android. We offer a one-stop shop where we analyze your needs and design a solution that leverages all three of these key areas...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- DevOps Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Sengunthapuram, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Our primary aim centers on enhancing the relevance, visibility, and conversion rates for our clients through the implementation of comprehensive digital strategies. Our agency specializes in the domains of digital marketing, advertising strategies, and brand identity development. We collaborate closely with...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pride Web Technologies is a top digital marketing agency in Hyderabad, specializing in Website designing, SEO, Google Ads, social media marketing, and website design. We help businesses grow their online presence, drive traffic, generate leads, and achieve real ROI with smart digital strategies...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A Creative Agency that can digitalize the base of your business in real world overnight. Digital Marketing | Branding | 3D Models I Web Development | Admin Services | Data Entry | Graphic Designing | Software Development...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Leven Inc. is a creative digital agency that transforms ideas into results through smart ad campaigns, powerful websites, and sleek mobile apps designed to grow your brand in the digital age...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Aplitap is a digital agency based in Zagreb, Croatia, helping businesses grow through web development, SEO and digital marketing. We build WordPress websites, custom web solutions and landing pages, improve organic search visibility, and support brands with digital advertising and online marketing...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Drealm builds fast, custom websites, e-shops and web platforms for businesses in Estonia, with SEO built in from day one. Fixed price, in writing...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
impltech is a berlin-based software development services provider. Since 2017 we've been helping companies from EU and USA grow by developing world-class web and mobile software solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Artware
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Artware is an independent award winning creative agency located in beautiful Greece. Our focus is on Branding, Web design and Content Creation...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Kavala, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a digital agency providing a wide range of premium services to small and medium sized businesses with a focus on WordPress websites and e-commerce webshops that generate a high return on clients' investments into them. We're UK based and work with businesses of all sizes from across the country...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Uppermill, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Inventos Solutions provides innovative IT services, helping businesses streamline operations and achieve long-term success...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We activate the right levers to accelerate your growth and exceed your lead generation goals. Specialized in cybersecurity and IT, we offer a full range of web marketing services tailored to your needs: Lead generation, WordPress, Webflow & Website Creation UX/UI design, Technical & general content writing...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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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.
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