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Located in St. Catharines, Niagara region, we specialize in helping small, medium and large businesses with their local search engine optimization (SEO) efforts...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- St. Catharines, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tired of wrestling with generic software and messy spreadsheets? We create tailored applications that mirror your exact workflow, automating repetitive tasks and boosting your team's efficiency. Own a powerful asset that removes bottlenecks and prepares your business for future growth...
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- Software Development
- Managed Services
- Web Design
- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Serkan Hursgunel is a senior brand and product designer, as well as a Framer expert, based in Atlanta with over 15 years of experience. He helps global clients turn ideas into bold, intuitive, and visually compelling digital experiences...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Diego Fresno is a freelance SEO consultant and Google Ads expert based in Gijón, Asturias (Spain). I work directly with businesses no account managers, no juniors, no layers of management. My focus: organic search growth, local SEO, Google Ads campaigns and professional web design. Over 15 years helping...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Location
- Gijón, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Graphic design, branding, internet solutions and marketing company. Specialized in website creation, SEO, paid traffic Meta and Google Ads. Solutions for small, medium and large companies...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Code Sync is an entirely in-house digital agency delivering branding, marketing, web design, and development solutions for start-ups and established companies alike...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
White Design Studio supports small to mid-sized businesses and individuals by delivering effective communication toolsranging from branding and logo design to brochures, catalogs, and more. The studio also specializes in website creation, video production, and both corporate and promotional presentations...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Villasanta, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Cybertize Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is one of the top tech agencies in India...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We're building great web apps for great businesses...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Minsk, Belarus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $27/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We create brands not just logos and ads.We bring new ideas to the table.We provide guidance on innovative ad tech.WE KNOW YOU JUST WANT TO SEE RESULTS...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Strategy-led web design studio based in Pretoria.We design and develop SEO-driven WordPress websites, helping growing businesses attract the right audience and turn traffic into measurable growth...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are experts in what we do and we become experts in what you do. Focusing on a few key industries, we ensure we are your well-versed champion. We deliver senior level expertise every single day. We don’t pull the ‘Bait and Switch’… ever. The W+A expert you meet on day one remains with you...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Video Production
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Arlington, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Bower Web Solutions provides end-to-end web design and digital marketing solutions. We specialize in building, maintaining and improving commercial websites and enabling our clients to use digital media —from content marketing and SEO to paid search (SEM) and social media marketing...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Ringwood, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vetsweb offers clients a clever fusion of knowledgeable graphic designers and specialists in digital marketing...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Katy, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Trade Fair Support, Exhibition Support, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce Management, Market Research...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
FreshTech is a product & service IT company with 19 years of experience. We create solutions that simplify work, business, and life. Digital product launch, business process automation, AI implementation, mobile development, and UI/UX design...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Aidan James is a creative agency that brings brands and people together with a multidisciplinary approach, combining strategy and creativity to build brand experiences...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Elevate your online visibility with Skyward Digital, a premier digital marketing agency based in Melbourne. Reach out to us today to optimize and elevate your business presence...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Collingwood, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
IT Rock | Specialists in Loyalty Architecture | Web3 & Blockchain | Technology PartnersWe build digital products that break the rules. We specialize in designing loyalty architectures for companies, integrating the power of Web3 with the security of Blockchain...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Crikey Web is a Tamworth-based web design agency helping small businesses across Australia get online, get found on Google, and generate more leads. We offer professional web design, SEO, Google Ads, social media marketing, hosting, and website maintenance all with no lock-in contracts. We're a loca...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Tamworth, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Were a customer experience design agency that connects brands to consumers through digital interfaces, enabling best-in-class customer experiences that deliver business growth. Launching digital experiences that transform companies and industries. In order to stay competitive in an ever-evolving landscape...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Go Top Digital Marketing provides Google, linkedin, Amazon and Meta advertising, SEO and Web Design services in Israel...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Ramat Gan, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a development agency working at the intersection of design and technology. We identify and implement tailored solutions to elevate your online presence to new heights. Anywwwhere was born out of the shared passion of two freelancers for the digital world. After spending three years in the United...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Châteaubriant, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Phase 56 here. We dont just create, we conjure. From UX/UI that moves minds to motion, we build what others dream of. Now with sharp Copy and smart SEO in the mix. We dont follow trends. We set them. Your vision, our craft. Explore our Exclusive Offerings...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Niš, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PICTAU is a digital agency that specializes in UI/UX, web design, and web development services. They are skilled in all the latest front-end technologies and tools, including Rive, Three.js, WebGL, WordPress, and more...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Binōme, we help brands, entrepreneurs, and companies stand out digitally with a personal, creative, and strategic approach. We create websites in Webflow and WordPress, branding, UX/UI design, and motion design. We have over 13 years of design experience and five years of working on international...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
INFINI Marketing is dedicated to expanding your business through our innovative MAPS approach. Based in Houston, we offer results-driven marketing services tailored to your needs. Our services include digital advertising, SEO, web design, branding, graphic design, photography, and videography. We fo...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Tillerstack is a comprehensive Field Service Management solution designed to optimize workforce operations, schedule technicians, track jobs, and enhance customer satisfaction with real-time updates...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- SEO
- Software Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Biondo Creative is a digital marketing agency serving Philadelphia, PA, Delaware County, Chester County, Montgomery County, Bucks County and the surrounding area. We offer Website Design, Logo Design, Google Ads, SEO, and Social Media Marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Yardley, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A modern digital studio building high-performance websites, SEO systems, and growth platforms for brands that want real results not just visuals...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Roseville, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ukuthula Sales Solutions helps businesses grow through smart systems, qualified leads, and structured marketing. We help rescue struggling businesses by identifying growth blockers and rebuilding momentum. We also help established businesses expand their horizons with proven strategies, automation, and...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Leaders in Digital is a female founded, AI First visibility consultancy helping global brands transform how they are discovered chosen, and scaled. Headquartered in Dubai with a presencce in London as well...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Pixerts is a B2B Industrial & Manufacturing Web Design & Marketing Agency. We make a bridge between engineers & manufacturers and provide technical, modern website design and marketing services...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Bogura, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
18 years of building digital platforms that actually work. No fluff. No filler. Just senior-level design, strategy, and execution that moves the needle...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web Builder Ltd is a leading London web design and development agency specialising in custom websites for businesses across London and the UK. We create professional, responsive, and SEO-optimised websites that help businesses increase online visibility, generate qualified leads, and drive sustainable growth...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vayes is a full-service digital marketing agency dedicated to turning online presence into measurable business growth. We specialize in performance-driven SEO, ROI-focused PPC management, custom web development, and advanced analytics. By combining technical precision with market strategy, we help brands...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
86interactive is an independent boutique design studio founded in Lima, Peru, in 2008. We combine strategy, branding, UX/UI, web and software development, digital marketing, and content production to build meaningful brand experiences. Our approach is personal, flexible, and tailored to each business. With...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
mindmelt is a Frankfurt-based advertising and digital agency combining brand strategy, design, web development, SEO/GEO, content, digital campaigns and AI. Since 2002, we have helped mid-sized companies and B2B brands sharpen their positioning, improve digital visibility and turn complex offers into clear...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
LMH (Lokal Media House) was first launched as a video and photo production company producing captivating media for our clients. With the demand for additional services and a highly skilled team, LMH expanded into a full-service marketing and media agency focused on not only creating beautiful media for our...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Myware stands as a Singapore-based company specializing in Software, Website, and Mobile Application development. We firmly adhere to the belief that the individuality of each company necessitates a unique and customized software solution to efficiently manage their day-to-day operations. At Myware, we...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Eleonora Laas Design Studio is a team of skilled professionals specializing in design, advertising, and digital technologies...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Advertising
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Innovations is a leading web and mobile app development company delivering custom digital solutions for startups, SMEs, and enterprises worldwide. With 12+ years of experience and 300+ successful projects, we specialize in website development, e-commerce solutions, Android & iOS apps, SaaS platforms...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We specialize in strong strategies, engaging design, and effective communications to craft compelling creative executed with purpose and intent. We are compassionate and responsive, and consider those we work alongside as partners and co-collaborators...
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- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
David Vatine Ltd is Israel's #1 performance marketing agency. With over 104M in client revenue in 2024 and 329K+ leads, we deliver high-ROAS paid campaigns across Meta, Google, TikTok & YouTube. Google & Meta certified, 1,000+ 5-star reviews, and 20+ years of results. We don't just talk performance - we lead...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Netanya, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nebrex is a Calgary-based technology company that helps small businesses generate more customers through connected websites, AI-powered lead capture, and automated follow-up systems. The company focuses on solving common growth challenges such as slow response times, missed leads, inconsistent follow-up, and...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $54/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create websites from one page brochure sites all the way up to 5 figure animated sites and sites with built in workflows to save your business time...
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- Web Development
- Design Services
- SEO
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Uckfield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Engineering Intelligent Products for Enterprise Growth...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
The #1 Unlimited Product Design and Creative Growth Subscription Service in the World!25 Years. 800+ Projects. 50+Mn units shipped. $500Mn in net new revenue, delivered.We take on global design challenges with ambitious brands and businesses of all sizes. The results: record sales, global relevance...
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- Product Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a woman-owned community focused full service branding and web design agency...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
AntheDesign is a French web design and digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, web development, and online branding solutions...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Attichy, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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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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