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Foreman Creative doesn't just design-we build solutions that empower your company, strengthen your brand, and drive measurable growth. From bold branding and custom websites to strategic marketing and digital innovation, every project is crafted with a clear purpose: to position your business for long-term...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
7UKI Studio is a design studio making brands & websites that actually work. No jargon, no ego just thoughtful solutions built to last...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
KS Global is the fastest-growing digital marketing companies in Malaysia. KS Global offers effective, fast consults on web designing and SEO options, working closely with its clientele to cater to their every need. Every client is treated to their unique needs to ensure full potential of their online...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Brand Guru Genius is a strategic brand consultancy specializing in Digital Authority for municipalities, destination marketing organizations, and service-based businesses. We help organizations build compelling brand narratives and execute data-driven digital campaigns that drive measurable results...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Creative & Modern Web Studio and we can help your business develop. The Upper Code is a leading full-service UI/UX and Ruby on Rails (RoR) development company based in Lviv, Ukraine ...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $32/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a results-driven digital marketing agency located in Tampa, FL. Our mission is to help businesses thrive online with high-impact SEO, Google Ads, web design, and local marketing strategies. Your investment matters, and we make sure it works hard to deliver measurable results...
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- PPC
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Fixmywebs are the leading website design & development company in the United States, offering a wide range of services including complete company branding, SEO services, mobile app development, and much more. You will get best SMM services (social media marketing), and search engine optimization that are some...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Leandro, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Together with you, Creative Storm will develop efficient strategies for marketing and public relations. We are grateful to each of our customers for allowing us to portray their businesses in a way that highlights their distinctive qualities. There are numerous different options available in today's market...
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- Web Design
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Metafic, we deliver cutting-edge digital solutions, from Low-Code and Mobile to Web and AI-Driven Apps, along with Custom Software and Unlimited UI/UX Design Revisions on a subscription basis. With a 97% on-time delivery rate, we have completed over 500 successful projects worldwide...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $21/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Web Design, SEO & PPC that generates more revenue. It's what we do. We walk with you through your journey, and that's why we have become a leading web design and digital marketing agency in South Carolina over the past 13 years. Whether you need a new logo design to rebrand or start your business or you are...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Johns Island, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We transform business strategy, brand and design agency for ambitious companies. We aim for bespoke solutions for brands that seek more than just being "different". Strategy-led creativity, a human-centered approach, and commitment to results...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
KAY Studio, represented by Jannic Koch, an independent Senior Digital Designer who delivers results for award-winning agencies and fast-moving brands. Shortlisted for the Scandinavian Business Awards '25...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Techwaresoft offers innovative digital solutions including web development, SEO, social media marketing, and custom software development to boost business growth...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
ProWebsite.be is a web design and SEO-focused agency that helps small and medium businesses build professional, high-performing websites while improving their visibility on search engines through tailored optimization strategies...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- Mol, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Route4Design is a creative agency specializing in web design, app development, and AI-driven solutions. Their expertise blends innovative aesthetics with powerful functionality, delivering cutting-edge digital experiences tailored to each clients needs...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Sarstedt, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Best Web Design is a leading Web Design Company Johannesburg, trusted for modern and high-performing Website Design Johannesburg. As a professional web design agency Johannesburg, our skilled Website Designers Johannesburg create fast, user-friendly websites for businesses. We help brands stand out online...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Randburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Provocative and immersive marketing and design solutions that do more than build a brand. We exist to ignite and excite the minds of buyers through strategic, viral, 360-degree marketing. With a team that possesses over two decades of experience (and every generation in between), our solutions are...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
A creative digital agency founded in 2009, headquarered in Scottsdale, Arizona specializing in web design, branding, digital marketing and more. We offer a comprehensive suite of services including e-commerce, SEO, SMM, SEM, UI/UX design and custom software development...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Queen Creek, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We know that the synergy of marketing tools multiplies their effectiveness for business. At Serenity Agency we work on marketing comprehensively...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to Otto Media, a dynamic SEO driven marketing team based in Canberra, dedicated to transforming the digital presence of small to medium-sized businesses looking to scale their business organically.We understand that not every business can afford an in-house marketing expert, but every business...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Canberra, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Buszewski.com is a solo web design/development agency founded by Tomasz Buszewski. The main focus is quality and simplicity, no overblown CMS or templates, just what you need, tailored to fit you best...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Forge Digitalis a Vancouver based web design and development studio that focuses on modern mobile first SEO optimized as well as AI search optimized websites...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We offer a level of customer service that is second to none! We take pride in our ability to satisfy our clients and deliver a finished product that they love. Our team of web design experts enjoys working together to create unique, custom websites that perfectly reflect your brand. Plus, we're here for you...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Location
- Flagstaff, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Zehlm Web Development, LLC is a North Carolina-based web design and development company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Morganton, NC. The company specializes in affordable custom website design, SEO, ecommerce development, responsive web applications, CMS platforms, database integrations, and digital...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Morganton, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Action Digital helps businesses grow their online visibility through smart digital strategies, custom WordPress websites, and SEO optimization. Based in Portugal, we deliver personalized and results-driven digital solutions...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Loulé, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Webocta Experts in Technical Optimization & Digital Excellence. We specialize in delivering innovative, results-driven digital marketing strategies tailored to enhance brand visibility and business growth. Our services include Website Development, SEO, PPC, Social Media Management, Content Creation...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
KingIT Solutions is a cutting-edge tech powerhouse specializing in Web3, blockchain, and white-label solutions. From NFT marketplaces to decentralized exchanges and online casino platforms, we deliver scalable, high-performance products tailored to the digital economy...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Burnham-on-Crouch, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Mecexis is a custom software development studio based in Manresa (Barcelona), active since 2012. It designs and builds web and mobile applications, B2B e-commerce, management systems and artificial intelligence solutions for companies and startups. It integrates artificial intelligence into its clients' real...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Manresa, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
BeeWeb is a software development company with 10+ years of experience in building digital products for businesses worldwide. We have extensive experience in the market starting from MVPs to large enterprises.On our YouTube channel, you can watch video reviews from our clients.https://www.youtube...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
ForgeSky is a premium digital product agency specializing in websites, web platforms, mobile apps, desktop applications, and scalable digital systems. We combine modern design, clean engineering, and performance-focused development to build products that not only look exceptional but solve real business...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We build a lot of things. Strategies. Brands. Campaigns. Futures. But our ultimate goal is to build something bigger, deeper and more long-term than any transaction or click-through. We work extra hard to build meaningful, lasting relationships - the kind where everyone wins. It's better together...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Reston, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Appnova is a full-service creative design agency with 20 years of experience in creative, eCommerce and digital projects. Based in London, New York & Rome, we create tailored solutions and deliver inspiring digital experiences to build brands...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Labyrinth Brand Co is a digital agency that helps modern brands become clearer, more credible, and easier to discover online...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
GrupaTAKA is a marketing agency built by a dynamic team of specialists with diverse skills, experience, and perspectives on marketing. For over 10 years, we have helped grow more than 40 brands through comprehensive communication strategies and full implementation. We combine strategy with execution...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Gliwice, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At PixelDrip, we specialize in empowering individuals and businesses to establish a compelling online presence through our expertise in website design and SEO-driven content creation. Our tailored solutions enable clients to shift their focus towards business growth and advancement, knowing that their digital...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Hemphill, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We understand that your website embodies your vision and objectives, which is why we handle each project with exceptional care and commitment. Our passion lies in crafting distinctive and effective web design solutions tailored specifically to you, and well support you through every stage of the process...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Specbee pairs UX and UI design with Drupal engineering, so the interface a client approves is the one that ships, without a rebuild in between. The team has worked this way since 2015, across new platform design, enterprise redesigns, and rescues of projects that lost their way with another agency...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We're an AI creative agency in Los Angeles producing AI video, social content, websites and marketing automation for brands. Creative direction first...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
iMiMDesign™, a sub-unit company of iMiMofficial, dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality of Graphic Design & Web Designing services including App Development and other IT related services at the lowest price possible today without any type of compromise in quality. We are turning your...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Malda, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Swank & Co. helps businesses of all sizes design and launch stunning, interactive sites. Let our team walk you through the process to get your website up and running in just a couple of weeks...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Vincennes, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a media agency based in Stockholm, helping companies across Sweden grow through web development, SEO, GEO, AI automation, and media buying, with precision and measurable results...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Since 2013, Nicolas Tilly has been teaching courses and conducting research programs at ÉSAD Orléans and ICAN in Paris. He also leads workshops at art schools both in France and internationally and serves on diploma juries...
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- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bookswarm is the UK's only digital agency exclusively focused on delivering projects for publishers, authors, and professionals in the literary world...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- Lamarsh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
West Avenue is simple & effective digital design & development studio based in Basel, Switzerland back in 2020 by Ksenia Snegireva...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Basel, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Abby Dubouzet, I'm a professional UI/UX Designer at the tech startup Telemondo, specializing in creating clear, streamlined user experiences...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Davao City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Through strategic design, we collaborate to uncover the essence of your brand and transform it into a distinctive and unforgettable experience...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Verdello, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
You Like It Your website, your style!At You Like It Webdesign, we create custom websites that perfectly match your vision. Whether you need a sleek business site or a creative portfolio, we ensure a user-friendly, modern, and responsive design. Your ideas, our expertise lets build something great...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Bree, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Andrew Mukuye, I'm a Product Designer & UX/UI Designer. I'm a dedicated problem solver with a passion for designing products and experiences that are functional, user-friendly, and visually engaging...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Kampala, Uganda
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I'm Kendric Smith - Freelance Senior Visual Designer and Art Director with over 16 years of experience specializing in digital, web, and app design. Throughout my career, I've worked for Fortune 500 corporations and start-ups worldwide delivering impactful design solutions that drive success...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Box Water Estudio is a creative studio specializing in graphic design, branding, and visual communication. Focused on crafting unique and impactful identities, the studio collaborates with businesses and entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life through thoughtful and innovative design solutions...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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
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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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