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Level Up is a US-based, AI-native marketing agency built for established service businesses that want measurable results, not busywork. Senior US strategists lead every engagement, backed by an AI-accelerated workflow that moves faster without cutting corners. We specialize in SEO and content that rank in...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
CoreBrand es un estudio de branding, diseño y soluciones digitales. Trabajamos con empresas e instituciones en el desarrollo de identidades visuales, sistemas de marca, diseño gráfico, UX/UI, sitios web y experiencias digitales. Combinamos estrategia, diseño y tecnología, con un enfoque cercano y...
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- Junín, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
Varteic Digital Solutions is a web development and SEO agency built for small businesses, startups, and growing brands that need more than just a website they need one that gets found. We handle custom web development, site design and UX, technical SEO, and ongoing optimization as one integrated team, so...
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- Location
- Kwara, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nonfiction is a branding and graphic design firm helping big thinkers, changemakers, and tomorrow-focused organizations achieve their futures through brand strategy and visual identity systems...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Copenhagen creative digital agency for branding, immersive websites, film and photography. We help startups, scaleups and global brands like PUMA and Sony Music grow brands that people remember...
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- Branding
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AI-native digital product studio. We help founders go from idea to live product in weeks not quarters. 100+ products shipped since 2015...
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- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
VividSpark is a design studio that aims to inspire and grow your business through web design, print design, infographics and branding. We are here not only to make your business look good, but also to help create the right connection between you and your current or desired audience...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Nanaimo, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
A collaborative design company, Design Tribe goes the additional mile to assist customers in determining the path that they want to go with both their brand and their marketing. We pride ourselves on being able to provide original and insightful responses to challenging topics. Providing full-service design &...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a service agency in matters of business organization and promotion. Superheroes corporation creates and accompanies businesses, does full branding and marketing strategy, creates sites, and promotes them online...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
UNIMAGE COMMUNICATION stands as a global design agency based in Lyon, France, specializing in website design, web development, graphic design, and video production. Catering to small and medium-sized businesses worldwide, our expertise lies in crafting sites that prioritize efficiency, ensuring an ergonomic...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Civrieux-d'Azergues, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
United by clarity, driven by outcomes. We build products that performs. Every decision we make is grounded in strategy, powered by data, and executed with purpose. We don't just chase trends Were here to create measurable impact...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nutshell is a french partner focused on building efficient softwares from idea to real-world solution. Dealing with international customers (hello London!), we'd be happy to discuss with you to provide our expertise with our English-fluent engineers. Reach out now by email at hello@nutshell-lab.com...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Services
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Lille, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Click Marketing is a digital marketing agency, with a presence in Guatemala and Mexico with more than 19 years of experience, we provide comprehensive services that challenge current models...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Guadalajara, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Delighting Clients Since 2013. As a creative digital marketing agency in Glasgow, we offer a range of competitively-priced marketing and design services to help you promote your business, increase sales and boost profits. Our local and remote team comprises of experienced design, development and marketing...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We believe in using design to bring your creativity into reality. And with inspirational designs through various mediums to better communicate your brands key messages with important stakeholders...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Custom software development company established in 2016 with offices in Montenegro and Switzerland...
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- Software Development
- IoT
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Our greatest value lies in a holistic approach to every project we undertake. Our team, composed of specialists from various marketing fields, allows us to view a brand from multiple perspectives simultaneously. We specialize in design, branding, marketing strategies, website design and implementation, social...
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- Digital Services
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your creative partner for impactful design, meaningful audience engagement and scalable solutions tailored to your goals. Senior designer & experts Guaranteed satisfaction Guiding sustainable actions...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Wavre, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Selvinx engineers B2B websites as revenue engines, not digital brochures. We diagnose your Pipeline Leak before writing code. Senior-only execution, radical honesty, and provable ROI. We tell you not to hire us if a rebuild isn't needed. Stop buying pixels...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- SEO
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
REEA Agency
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Reea is a full-service software development and web design agency that brings together strategy, creativity, and technology to build impactful digital products and brands. From custom software and digital platforms to branding and design, the agency operates at the intersection of innovation and execution...
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- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Târgu Mureș, Romania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Inprese is a results-driven digital marketing agency that helps businesses grow their online presence through data-driven strategies. The agency specializes in SEO, Google Ads, and social media advertising to drive targeted traffic and measurable results. By combining performance marketing with continuous...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Jaarvis Technologies is a leading software development company in Australia, offering IT consulting, AI solutions, SAP Commerce, and managed IT services...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- IoT
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Red Lion & Company is a Google & Meta Certified Partner digital advertising and AI transformation group, with roots going back to 2016 when Red Lion Marketing was established in the United Kingdom. Operating as Red Lion & Company since 2021, we work with medium-sized businesses across Africa and...
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- Video Production
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- Location
- Tunis, Tunisia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Owner-led communications agency in Bern, Switzerland. We build brands and run campaigns for associations, NGOs, public institutions, SMEs, tourism destinations and hotels. Strategy, branding, copy, photography, film, websites and apps come from one team. Thirty years of agency craft combined with AI...
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- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Bern, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Pantheon Digital is a South African digital growth company that helps established businesses increase revenue by fixing gaps across the customer journey. We provide custom website development, SEO, AEO, GEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, conversion optimisation, analytics and tracking. Our focus is...
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- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Vereeniging, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SDTEKH is a Bangladesh-based technology solutions company helping businesses simplify operations through ERP, software development, business analytics, AI, and digital transformation. With expertise in SAP and Odoo, our team delivers practical, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions tailored to...
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- ERP Consulting
- Business Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Digital Services
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- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As a leading Digital Marketing Agency, RepIndia combines creative excellence with technical expertise to drive global success for brands. Founded by industry veterans with a vision to bridge the gap between creativity and technology...
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- SEO
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We specialize in assisting you in creating an exceptional digital project that enables you to bring your business or idea online and expand your reach beyond the local market to the global stage. Our comprehensive IT services include developing websites, web applications, mobile applications, and AI Solutions...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Rajkot, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TechSingularity is a software engineering and AI development company delivering custom software, SaaS platforms, enterprise applications, and intelligent digital products. Since 2008, we have combined full-stack engineering, AI, cloud, DevOps, and security expertise to build scalable technology solutions for...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Custom software, web and mobile apps, CRM platforms, data science and managed IT one partner from strategy through launch and support...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Kanpur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Brands that connect, act, and serve like friends and neighbors tend to win and tend to grow. That's why our every move is guided by Brand Anthropology. And why we create work that connects like friends and neighbors by understanding friends and neighbors, even those inside the brand itself...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
300+ realized projects15+ countries300 000 hours of development96% happy customers100% developers with Master Degree in Computer ScienceWe deliver:Apps with a deep feeling of user experienceMix of the latest technologies and skills for your web projectAwesome design of your idea...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- AI Development
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Full Service Agency for software design and development, graphic and web design and marketing...
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- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
At 10Pearls, we have an inclusive and collaborative work culture that inspires innovation, drives excellence, and unlocks a team member’s true potential through focused development, shared mission and a sense of community. We value our team as our greatest asset and we ensure everyone is respected...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Vienna, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
We lead digital growth in Panama. Hundreds of companies trust DigitalWeb as their digital agency to achieve results that boost their business and strengthen their presence in the digital world...
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- SEO
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Panama City, Panama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Advertas helps our clients succeed in the tech marketplace. We go beyond traditional marketing - leveraging processes, data, and customer touchpoints to sharpen their competitive edge and boost success. Our mission is to make sure they stay one step ahead!...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are OrangeSprocket, a Digital Branding, Marketing and Web Design Agency founded in 2005.We are based in New Brunswick, Canada...
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- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Fredericton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Kiquix is a forward-thinking design agency, emphasizing a data-driven and user-centric approach. We specialize in creating digital products that are not only aesthetically appealing and functionally efficient but also rooted in sustainability and inclusivity. Our work spans various platforms, focusing on...
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- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Birkirkara, Malta
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a technology development company and we do both custom projects and SaaS products...
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- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Tlaquepaque, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Reequest specializes in branding and marketing, offering comprehensive services from concept through communication strategy to the creation of websites, graphic designs, films, or animations. We prioritize building lasting, partnership relationships, ensuring that clients feel like part of our team and...
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- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Łódź, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CRE8 Media is a Melbourne-based creative design and development studio specializing in innovative solutions. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional results that elevate your brand's presence and impact...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Thomastown, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $280/hr
DevOps as a Service is our main direction. We support the life cycle of the developed service and/or software product in accordance with all recognized international standards for the development and maintenance of software products...
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- DevOps Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Founded in 2020, Cibato has quickly established itself as a leading provider of cutting-edge digital marketing and IT solutions. We are a passionate team of over 15 professionals, each with their own unique expertise and experience, working together to create customized solutions that drive real res...
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
Bluesoft is a Digital Marketing Agency in Lisbon, specializing in SEO and IA. It's with us that you reach the top of the Google pages...
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- Digital Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We don't just make it look goodwe make it convert. Most agencies separate design from marketing, resulting in beautiful websites that fail to generate leads. We fuse high-level creative direction (UI/UX) with relentless performance strategy (PPC, Conversion). Every pixel and ad dollar is aligned to one...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Hayes, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
iHeart Digital is a South African agency driving business growth through smart strategy, creative content, and performance-led digital marketing that delivers measurable, real-world results...
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- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Randburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Sample Digital Lab is a London-based growth marketing agency built for SMEs and B2B brands. We don't run isolated campaigns we build connected growth systems that combine SEO, Google Ads, paid social, content marketing, and analytics into a single revenue-driving engine...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Alchemi Media is a Canada-based digital marketing and creative agency helping businesses strengthen their online presence through strategy-led marketing, social media, content creation, web design, and advertising. Headquartered in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, the agency combines creativity, automation, and...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Vaudreuil-Dorion, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FINEST AS is an Estonian IT consultancy with 25+ years of experience building custom software, e-commerce platforms, and enterprise systems that genuinely improve people's lives. ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, Microsoft Solutions Partner, with clients including government agencies, banks, and energy...
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- Software Development
- IT Services
- eCommerce Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We build our own style. We dont just follow trends we remix them. From brand identity to video and photo production, we deliver a full 360° service. In short: We mix, build, and serve your brand at its best...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Ankara, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
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What should I ask before hiring a web design company?
Ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.
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