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We design and market websites for a great user experienceWe make it easy for your users to find, do or buy whatever they need. Desktop, mobile or tablet - from User Experience design to Conversion Rate Optimisation, we can help.As expert marketeers we can call on over 20 years knowledge of SEO & Pay Per...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Advertising
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

PT Okular Kreasi Artaguna
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Okular implements value proposition as the foundation of its visual and communication brand strategy. Through consistency in goal and delivery, a brand is designed to give lasting experience to the audience...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Package Design
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- Location
- West Jakarta, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Grafika.by.K is a UK-based digital growth studio helping small and growing businesses improve how they are found, understood and trusted online. We combine website design, UX/UI, SEO, conversion optimisation and AI-assisted analysis to create clearer, stronger digital platforms built around real commercial...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Purton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
As a creative professional, I am inspired by the power of visual design and creativity to engage audiences all around the world...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Regole Design is a renowned graphic and web design firm, recognized for its distinctive and impactful visual communications...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Tocographic is a Canadian creative agency specializing in innovative design. We focus on blending creative design with marketing strategies and modern technology to enhance our clients digital presence, boost customer engagement, and drive growth in sales and business development...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Great Ape Digital is a data-driven marketing agency creating global and local strategies since 2011. We help brands grow through digital marketing, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) improving visibility across search engines, AI platforms, and emerging discovery...
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- Digital Marketing
- AEO
- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- Stourbridge, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build custom software, mobile apps, and web platforms for companies that need reliable, scalable solutions. Our team works end-to-endfrom strategy and UX to development and deploymenthelping businesses launch products faster and improve their operations through technology...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Since its founding in 2020, Hanseatic Media Harbour GmbH has supported clients across project management, consulting, strategy, design, and the development of websites, online shops, and applications. Driven by a strong and professional company culture, the team goes beyond being just a service provider...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Icebreaker Agency provides web design, local SEO, and paid search advertising built explicitly for home service businesses and trade contractors...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Venüs Agency is an Izmir-based digital marketing agency offering web design, SEO, social media management, performance marketing, AI consulting, branding, and creative production to help businesses achieve measurable digital growth...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- İzmir, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
I build multilingual websites on Next.js, Sanity and WordPress, and I run their technical SEO myself. Clients work with the person writing the code: no account manager in between, no separate SEO invoice arriving three months after launch. Core Web Vitals, hreflang and structured data are decided while the...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AEO
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Indianapolis brand strategy and design studio helping mid-market businesses own their advantage and build a brand worth championing...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000

Notorious Agency
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Notorious Agency is an award-winning Italian creative agency specializing in brand management, integrated communication, and creative direction. Based in Castelfranco Veneto, the agency partners with ambitious companies that want to strengthen their market positioning through impactful branding, advertising...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Castelfranco Veneto, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Desiq is a leading Ghanaian firm specializing in web design, branding, marketing, and software solutions for businesses worldwide. Desiq goes beyond services, acting as a long-term partner to craft strategies that drive sustainable growth...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Design Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- Takoradi, Ghana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Web Design Cebu Philippines represents a collective of freelance professionals headquartered in Cebu, Philippines. Our ranks consist of highly seasoned developers, designers, and creative talents, boasting an extensive track record of over a decade in the industry...
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- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- City of Naga, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a customer experience-led digital transformation agency that delivers exceptional and tangible outcomes for our clients. We strategize, design, build, support, and optimize your digital experience. Our services are flexible to your evolving requirements, with transformation and delivery foremost in our...
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- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a 6+ year-old design agency. As of 2026, we have been working with global brands for their design requirement. Having completed 20000+ unique projects from 150+ countries across multiple industries...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Evinent GmbH is a software development company focused on legacy system modernization and custom enterprise solutions. We help mid-sized and large businesses improve outdated systems, streamline operations, and build scalable web and mobile platforms...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Grasbrunn, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Comvert Marketing is a Creative Studio centered on design, committed to delivering genuine experiences for our clients and their audience. We firmly believe that outstanding design and marketing effectively convey your distinctive value proposition in a manner that deeply connects with your ideal target...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Kitchener, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are 8px Studio, a full-service digital agency. Our skilled team provides end-to-end solutions to take your business from 0 to 1, whether your needs are in design, development, marketing, strategy, or anything in between.For a more detailed overview, schedule a call at cal.com/8pxstudio...
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- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Money Wise Websites Inc is a Calgary-based web design company that builds fast, affordable websites for small businesses. Our 5-page business website package is $999 CAD currently 50% off at $499 as a launch offer. Every site is mobile-friendly, professionally designed, and built to turn visitors into...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At SymSoft Solutions, we're experts in delivering exceptional user experiences through UX design, meeting accessibility standards, personalized data-driven solutions, and robust enterprise applications backed by in-depth business intelligence...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Off the Ground: Your Aviation Marketing PartnerWe specialize in aviation and aerospace, crafting tailored strategies to help your business soar. With industry expertise and innovative solutions, well elevate your brand and drive growth.Ready to take off? Contact us today and lets reach new heights...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- SEO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Growth Local is a certified ServiceM8 partner and GoHighLevel expert based in Melbourne, helping tradies and service businesses streamline operations and grow. We implement smart job management, CRM, websites, automation, bookings, and review systems, turning manual processes into efficient, profitable...
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- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
TopDogWeb, a digital website design and SEO agency based in the city of Bath, UK. Building websites for clients that not only look visually stunning, they are also built with the end user in mind...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Bath, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Futur Web Media Ltd is a UK Shopify agency that helps ambitious ecommerce brands design, build, migrate, and optimise high-performing Shopify stores. The company provides Shopify web design and development, custom integrations, migrations, conversion rate optimisation, SEO, ongoing growth support, and Shopify...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce
- CRO
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- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zeus is a design studio in which we help brands with their digital image. We create experiences that generate results...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Florida City, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We aim to craft impactful stories for our client-partners by building trust, understanding their vision, and working closely with themhighlighting their strengths while openly addressing areas for improvement. To create meaningful brand narratives, we prioritize empathy for our audience, honesty with our...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Rockford, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're your strategic partner for crafting your brand's narrative and making a memorable impact in your industry...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Blast & Aftermath is a creative branding studio that approaches brands through the lens of behaviour and culture. Acting as brand behaviourists, they design distinctive brand identities and craft compelling brand content across multiple disciplines, including design, film, and motion, to shape how brands...
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- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Bo Cong Anh Agency, our people are our greatest asset. We foster a work culture rooted in passion, collaboration, care, respect, and responsibility...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded in 2017 in Gaziantep, Turkey, Cool Media is a full-service 360° digital agency built on one belief: great brands are not born they are built. We partner with brands across Turkey, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond helping them define who they are and how they show up in the world. We craft...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Gaziantep, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We provide SEO, Reputation Management, and Website Design For Small Businesses...
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- Reputation Management
- SEO
- AEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
End-to-end exhibition stand design and build services, created to help growing brands stand out with confidence...
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- Design Services
- Event Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Product Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Amstelveen, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Meyi Cloud Solutions is a distinguished AWS Select Consulting Partner, Meyi stands at the forefront of cloud transformation. Our dedicated mission is to propel businesses into a future enriched by the boundless capabilities of the Cloud. With a relentless commitment to excellence, we guide enterprises on a...
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- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Puducherry, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We're here to make life easier for organizations through strategy, design, and brand culture creating meaningful connections and opening the road to innovation. It's not just about business. Its about a journey of discovery, energy, and transformation for your brand and for the people behind it...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Caxias do Sul, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Webrooks Solutions is a full-service web development and digital solutions agency with over 10 years of experience delivering scalable, high-performance websites and applications. We specialize in HubSpot (CRM & CMS), WordPress, Shopify, and custom development using modern technologies like React, Node.js...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Avensys: Far more than a conventional digital agency, we proudly assume the role of your unwavering navigator through the dynamic and ever-evolving digital terrain. Rooted in the principles of servant leadership, our approach seamlessly integrates technological expertise with a genuine dedication to your...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Koprivnica, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Custom software solutions, software products, websites, social networks, digital marketing, consultancy...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Podgorica, Montenegro
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Slade Marketing, we prioritize your business. We provide solutions that not only attract new customers but also boost engagement and leave a lasting impression on your brand. From web design and hosting to logos and social media, Slade Marketing covers all your digital needs!...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Trace is a web design and digital growth agency helping US small businesses turn their websites into their #1 sales asset. We specialize in high-performance custom websites, SEO, AI automation, and e-commerce development built to convert visitors into paying customers...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Selden, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Heights Digital is a design partner for climate-tech startups sand impact-driven businesses. We help founders scale faster through lean, high-converting UX/UI and brand design, without wasting precious runway. From MVPs to pitch decks and scalable platforms, we deliver fast, reliable design support that turns...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Four Columns offers services such as SEO, Web design, Social Media, etc. From strategy to the web to video to social media to advertising to design to public relations to SEO and anything else your company wants to effectively engage in from a marketing perspective - Four Columns has done it all...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Waco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Julian Teal Graphic Design is a professional design firm specializing in design, illustration and advertising. Clients include local, national and multinational companies in retail/merchandising, real estate, computer technology, financial, chemicals, medical, energy industry and services, cosmetics...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Studio Motif stands as an artisan sanctuary, extending its creative arms to Western Canada and beyond, fostering a symphony of design for diverse global clients. Our raison d'être lies in sculpting not just visually appealing but also highly functional brands, resonating deeply with businesses and...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
AdLibrary deine All-in-One-Agentur für Creative Social Ads...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Pforzheim, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We create professional SEO-optimized, mobile-friendly websites to improve search rankings, brand visibility, and customer engagement in Calgary and area. At Media Eye Studios, we specialize in partnering with businesses of all sizes, including not-for-profits and small home-based ventures. Our professional...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Apron is a strategy design and innovation company driven by change, centered around people, and committed to creating unique experiences through the effective use of technology.Apron offers digital and mobile solutions, applications, products, services, and interactive experiences...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Üsküdar, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are an independent, multidisciplinary graphic design and creative direction studio specializing in sharing stories and experiences...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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.


















































