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Webris.ro is a leading web development agency in Iași, Romania, dedicated to crafting custom websites and eCommerce platforms. We combine innovation, performance, and elegant design to create seamless digital experiences that elevate brands online...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Iași, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a specialized web design and digital marketing agency creating modern, high-performance websites that help businesses grow visibly and sustainably. Based in Waiblingen near Stuttgart, we support companies across the German-speaking region with strategic, results-driven digital solutions...
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- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Waiblingen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Coral Coast Web is a Cape Coral-based web design studio building fast, custom websites and local SEO strategies for small businesses across Florida...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Cape Coral, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
MONARK IT is a Moroccan digital agency specializing in custom web developement, high-performance mobile applications, and AI-powred solutions. From crafting modern interfaces to automating complex business with artificial intelligence, MONARK IT Pratners with startups and enterprises to accelerate their...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Marrakesh, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Book Publishers Organization provides professional ghostwriting, editing, and publishing services tailored to authors of all levels. Our in-house team of skilled writers delivers original, high-quality content across multiple genres. We focus on understanding your vision and transforming it into a compelling...
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- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
No Worry Websites and AI deliver worry-free digital solutions with no upfront costs and websites from £34.99. We build professional, pay monthly websites that grow your business and smart AI robots that can call customers, book appointments, and pull info straight from your sites. Simple, all-inclusive...
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- Web Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Wellingborough, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $34/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Morshed for Business Development Company It's an alliance that includes a group of independent experts and innovative companies that provide creative solutions in the field of (Public Relations "PR", Government Relations "GR", Mass Media and Public Policies). With more than seven productive years of...
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- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Baghdad, Iraq
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital design studio dedicated to pushing startups and businesses forward through building carefully crafted digital experiences...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce
- Product Design
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Creative website developer in Grimbergen near Brussels (Belgium) with graphic skills offers full web development service including hosting for your business...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Grimbergen, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At EAD®, we go beyond designwe build brands. With six years of experience working with visionaries and industry leaders, we blend creativity with business strategy to craft impactful identities. Our expertise spans logo design, web development, and everything in between, powered by top-tier software and...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Springs, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Daring Designs specializes in web development and design, creating unique digital experiences for clients...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Guarida Studio is a small, deliberately-sized team working with direct communication and close attention to detail. We go beyond identity getting close to each client's business to design brands built to grow, adapt, and hold up over time, because we believe good branding improves both businesses and lives...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
wpwp.bz is a custom WordPress development agency specializing in high-performance websites, scalable WooCommerce stores, and AI-driven solutions. We help eCommerce brands, enterprises, and startups transform their online presence with tailored development, optimization, and automation...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dnipro, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
David Pickup Highly effective SEO for small business in LeedsWe are a full service digital marketing agency delivering highly effective online marketing solutions, with a strong focus on SEO and digital growth. As a trusted SEO Company in Leeds, we specialise in affordable SEO Leeds, SEO for small business...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- SEO
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Serratos Web (SW Software) is a web design and digital solutions agency specializing in custom website development, branding, e-commerce, SEO, UX/UI design, and digital marketing. The agency helps businesses establish a strong online presence through strategic, conversion-focused digital experiences that...
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- Cybersecurity
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Zapopan, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bepro is a visual solution services agency based in Beirut. We set out to build an agency that could be measured on the quality of services and success of our ideas. We develop designs and visual strategies to serve the clients' desires and accomplish their business objectives...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Símbolo is a digital marketing agency that helps brands increase visibility, generate qualified opportunities, and improve digital performance. We combine SEO, paid media, web development, AI solutions, and strategic content to create growth-focused digital ecosystems. Our team works with companies across...
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- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Medellín, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Abacus Mission is to add value to Humanity. We aim to empower our clients with the best possible IT solutions. We offer digital solutions like Website Design & Development, App Design & Development, SEO, and QA which would further enable our clients to serve humanity...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Partner with LogicLeap IT Solutions today and embark on a transformative journey towards an empowered, efficient, and future-ready business. Let us be your guide as you navigate the dynamic landscape of IT to achieve your business objectives...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- IT Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
KeyRealSeo is a SEO Agency that will help your online business to get leads from your website...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a premier website design company based in Accra, Ghana. We specialize in website design, SEO, website redesign, and digital marketing, offering top-notch solutions to elevate your online presence and help you stand out in the digital landscape...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
GAZE is a Brisbane-based design studio that works with small businesses to create bold brands and packaging that pops. Because your brand is meant to be seen...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Hamilton, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We turn ideas into results, blending strategy, creativity and technology - every project is built to deliver real, measurable value on a foundation made to last...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ayudamos a startups y empresas tech a validar y estructurar productos digitales antes del desarrollo, con prototipos funcionales, testeables en tiempo real, ahorrando tiempo, costos y errores de producción...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
A specialized studio for those who see the difference between good and great. Web, brand and marketing owned by the same people. Your site loads fast, your brand holds up everywhere a customer meets it, and your campaigns land on pages built to convert...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Teckgeekz is a results-driven digital solutions company specializing in AI-powered applications, high-performance websites, and scalable SaaS platforms. We help businesses in travel, technology, and global markets boost efficiency, enhance user experience, and increase ROI through smart automation, modern...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Unbind Media is a digital marketing firm that helps companies connect with their target audience by using tailored, results-driven techniques. By our innovative, customized solutions, we assist you in attracting your target audience, converting leads, and expanding your company. Our concern with SEO ensures...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hey all. My name is Julio Pineda. I'm from Hesperia, California. I have been a Graphic and Web Designer for about 12 years now. I love what I do!...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Hesperia, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
J&J Virtual Marketing specializes in providing website design services and website management solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Our offerings are crafted to bolster your online presence, ensuring easy accessibility for your customers, and facilitating seamless interaction with your...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Ladyville, Belize
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
UI/UX design studio for SaaS products, mobile apps and startups...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Chernivtsi, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $32/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GM SEO Services is a results-driven digital agency helping ambitious businesses win more customers through search. We specialise in ethical, proven SEO strategies that boost visibility, increase enquiries, and turn clicks into paying clients. From local SEO campaigns to national growth strategies, our work is...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Location
- Larkhall, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
BrightPixel Studio is a digital product design and development agency specializing in UX/UI design, mobile apps, and SaaS platforms...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Cherkasy, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative spirit and understand what it takes to build websites that work as hard as you do...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Winchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Presentation Designers UK builds slides that get real results. We work with brands like Citrix, Savills, and Primark to deliver pitch decks and corporate visuals that communicate with clarity and purpose. With 250+ in-house designers and a zero-missed-deadlines policy, your story gets the edge it deserves...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- VR/AR
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $67/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Riala Studio LLC
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Based in NY, a small agency working on digital products for launch and visual concepts streaming from healthcare, fitness, and biotech...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Established in 2023 by seasoned industry experts, Taillight Branding goes beyond simply creating differentiated brandsas many agencies claim. Instead, they focus on building brands that spark emotional connections, drive action, and remain memorable to audiences worldwide by telling each client's unique...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Littleton, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sidewave is a forward-thinking digital agency specializing in creative technology, branding, web development, and immersive digital experiences. The agency combines strategy, design, and innovation to help brands build impactful and future-focused digital identities...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Verona, Italy
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
8PEACH is a brand marketing agency based in Toronto, Canada, delivering branding, web design, social media marketing, and content production for startups and growing businesses across Canada and internationally...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We transform dialogue into strategy, strategy into creativity, and creativity into a working brand: connecting with people, with clarity of business, and initiative in implementation, from identity and packaging to communications...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Rank Locale is a results-focused digital marketing agency that helps businesses strengthen their local online presence through strategic SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, citation management, and website growth solutions...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Delaware, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
TechStride Solutions is a digital agency crafting high-performance web and SaaS products. We combine clean architecture, intuitive UX, and strong visual identity to build solutions that are both scalable and impactful. Our approach focuses on balancing technical excellence with clarity of experience and brand...
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- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Agadir, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BitCodeSolution boosts your business with super-smart software solutions, business marketing, making innovation and growth a breeze. Were not just any software folks, were here to customize services that fit your unique needs...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Temecula, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Marquee Solution is a Leading Creative Web and Mobile Development company based in Australia and India,with over 11+ years expertise in custom web and mobile applications development...
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- Creative Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AGI Tech Global helps brands across the USA grow online with thoughtful design, search visibility, and code that speaks to real-world needs...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
H Creation emerged from a deep passion for turning ideas into memorable visual experiences. As a digital agency, we blend design, technology, and innovation to craft distinctive projects that inspire, engage, and build meaningful connections...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Curitiba, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
P2D Labs (Pvt) Ltd is a technology-focused digital agency delivering reliable software, web, and product solutions for startups and growing businesses. We specialize in transforming ideas into scalable, well-engineered digital products through thoughtful design, clean development, and practical...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Custom web and mobile application design and development...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Springdale, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dev Loader is a founder-led Laravel development studio operated by Dev Loader, LLC, a US-registered company in Washington, DC. We rescue stalled Laravel SaaS applications, upgrade legacy codebases, and build narrow SaaS MVPs. Core services: application takeover, Laravel version upgrades, performance...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
PIASTRA is a Vienna-based digital agency helping businesses design, build and improve digital products that directly support growth. We create high-converting websites and e-commerce experiences, develop custom integrations and automation, and implement practical AI solutions for customer communication and...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Velon Media is a digital marketing agency in Cyprus, specializing in digital marketing strategies that help businesses strengthen their online presence and achieve measurable growth. Our team has worked with multiple businesses across different industries, supporting campaigns that have contributed to...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- PPC
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Nicosia, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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
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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