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We are an Information Technology company that provides both business and personal solutions in a Global Market. Housing a team of inhouse developers, designers and marketers we can work on various technologies suitable to your needs...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Rebrandt® — We make your brand a masterpiece...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Alkmaar, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We empower your brand's reach with effective strategies and innovative ideas, providing support and consulting for each business stage...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $29/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brian White is an award-winning user interface, brand identity designer, and illustrator enhancing big brand presence and breathing new life into small businesses...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lawrence, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
appleute is a venture-driven product studio...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hammelburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
CodeFreaks is software development Agency specializing in designing, building, and delivering high-quality digital products for Startups...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Milton, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Ajwa Services positions itself as a one-stop AI service provider, offering a comprehensive suite of AI-driven solutions and consultancy to elevate business operations. Their commitment centers on delivering innovation, customization, reliability, and 24/7 assistance to clients...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- HR Outsourcing
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Labpics is a design-driven creative studio specializing in branding and digital product design. We combine strategy, aesthetics, and technology to build distinctive identities and intuitive user experiences. Our award-winning work helps companies stand out, scale, and create meaningful connections with their...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
New Lemon Studio is a boutique B2B Framer studio specializing in development, training, and ongoing website support...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Stralent Consulting is a boutique consulting firm working at the intersection of business strategy, brand strategy and transformation. We help organizations define where they want to go, how they create value, and how that value is understood and experienced by the people they serve...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Oakville, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nucleosys Tech is the Best Digital Marketing Agency in Pune, employing a talented team of website and digital marketing with eCommerce experts. Their main focal point in web development is eCommerce. As one of the top website development and digital marketing agencies in the country, weve been working on web...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Founded in Chapel Hill, CH Web Agency is a trusted multidisciplinary team with advanced training in human-computer interaction, user research, computer science, and quality assurance. We deliver some of the highest-quality WordPress websites in North Carolina, backed by strong customer service...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Embedded strategic design support for aerospace, defense and deep-tech companies. We act as your creative's team, creative team and handle all design requests...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Skopje, Macedonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Techuz offers a complete suite of premium web and mobile solutions, encompassing everything from UI/UX to wireframing, website creation, web App, AI development, mobile app development. We ensure an exceptional client experience by combining intuitive design expertise with exceptional service...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Fractional head of digital, I partner with businesses to take complete ownership of their digital landscape. When I step into a business, I understand the core mechanics, build the necessary infrastructure, and execute until we see real ROI. So you know your digital is in the right hands...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Software Alliance, a trusted partner in software development and IT services. We empower businesses with tailored, scalable solutions. We are an award-winning digital development company committed to providing AI-powered tech solutions...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Blockchain
- AI Development
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
InventorSoft is a custom software development company based in Ukraine, specializing in healthcare software development, education software development, and data analytics platforms. We also have extensive experience across Fintech, Supply Chain, and other SaaS-driven industries...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Chernivtsi, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Kreativa Group is a Miami & Los Angeles based, boutique growth marketing and creative agency specializing in transformative growth for our clients. As your growth partner, your goals are our goals, were obsessed with your success!...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Playback Studio is a creative production partner built for brands and agencies that need high-performing creative without the overhead of growing an in-house team. Rather than operating as a traditional design agency, Playback integrates strategy, creative production, and performance marketing to de...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We help brands, marketing teams, and creative agencies solve their design and technical challenges with high-quality solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
For a decade, we have been committed to turning ideas into reality! Since our inception, we have nurtured an ideal: to channel ideas into projects that not only come to fruition, but also contribute positively to society...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Brasília, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $270/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creative agency from Rotterdam for branding, websites and apps. We bring branding and digital together in experiences that move people and drive results. Always beyond the expected...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DashDevs is a fintech software development and product engineering company with 15+ years in regulated fintech and 100+ financial products delivered. Creator of Fintech Core, a composable fintech infrastructure and orchestration platform that typically gets products to production in 12 weeks...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Constant Concepts is one of the leading web and mobile application development companies located in Scottsdale, AZ. Contact us today to enhance your digital presence...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- Design Services
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Alarab Agency stands as a distinguished Dubai-based Mobile App Development company, certified and recognized for its pioneering role in software design and development innovation...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Blockchain
- Web Design
- IoT
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- Location
- Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Making complex products simple, useful, and human...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Maaketto is a Dubai-based branding, events & AI marketing agency. Founded in France in 2018, now leading our Middle East practice from the UAE. 143+ projects across 16 countries. Bilingual delivery in English and Arabic...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Stfalcon has been developing custom web services and mobile apps with an AI-powered team. Our projects have included MeinfernBus and Ecolines (coach operators in Europe), Nova Post (the top private parcel delivery service in Ukraine), 112 (an emergency response service similar to 911 in the USA)...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- DevOps Consulting
- IoT
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
King of CMS Consulting delivers innovative software development, AI solutions, eLearning platforms, and digital transformation services to businesses around the world...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
ANODA is UX Design & Development agency trusted by Saas & Enterprises...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
NEXTAP Solutions is a software studio from Pardubice, Czech Republic, founded in 2014. We work as a long-term product partner for startups and scale-ups, covering mobile development, web development, backend development, UX/UI design, and AI integrations. Most agencies optimize for the handoff; we optimize...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Hue & Machine is a product design company for SaaS and enterprise software, specializing in UX audits, accessibility compliance, and data-dense product design. We modernize live fintech, healthtech and enterprise platforms in phases, usually starting with a fixed-scope Product Audit from $8,000...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- CRO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Absolute Websites is a web development and digital marketing company in Cyprus. Our expertise reside in web design, web development and search engine optimisation (SEO)...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Over the course of these 10 years we have learned of each project, client and challenge that has been presented to us presented, has allowed us to grow and expand our knowledge and experience, in order to being able to add new experiences and improving results in the work we do.We believe in what we do...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pimm Sthlm is a communication and design agency located in Stockholm that provides solutions to help clients engage their audience, increase sales, and accelerate business growth...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Yellow Slice is a result-oriented UX/UI design studio rooted in Mumbai. The design is not just about Aesthetics, it got to solve problems and it can impact the businesses largely.An innovative UI/UX agency that combines strategy and creativity to map your simple and immersive user experience...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $2500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a full-service eCommerce agency, certified partner with Magento, Shopify, and BigCommerce.We do pretty much everything around eCommerce: solution architecture, web development, design, UX/UI, data migration, custom development (apps/modules), 3rd party integrations (ERP, CRM, PIM...)...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chandler, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
This January is an indie creative agency building brands that have to earn attention instead of buying it. Our design, creative, production and media buying teams sit side by side. Clients include Lufthansa Group, GRVTY, the International Spy Museum and ZURU...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At MWJ, you can choose from our à la carte menu of B2B marketing services each month, tailored to your Tech/IT needs. From foundational insights to content and digital strategies, select the magic that suits you best...
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Ui Nest is a product design agency helping startups and digital brands build high-performing experiences. We design UI/UX that drives real business outcomes conversions, adoption, retention, and scale. From research and flows to clean interfaces and scalable design systems, we transform ideas into products...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Revolt Digital
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Designing and building digital products that drive measurable business impact...
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- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Significa is an award-winning digital product design and development agency based in Porto, building beautifully functional digital products for clients across the globe...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Porto, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Vovi Studio, an acclaimed creative agency, specializes in shaping visionary brands into the icons of the future. We hold the belief that innovative concepts merit elegant expression...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital Gravity KSA is a leading web development and design agency delivering affordable modern and responsive web design services in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Whether youre looking to outsource a critical project or scale your technology team, SOLTECH can help. With nearly 30 years of experience and a forward-looking approach that leverages AI tools, we help our clients build smarter solutions and accelerate results...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Delivering world-class products to Fortune 500 companies and cutting-edge startups for over three decades, we have navigated every economic climate, optimizing production costs to provide our clients with exceptional ROI...
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- Software Development
- IoT
- AI Development
- Wearables
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Hey! I'm Carol, Strategic, Visual and Digital Designer located in Brazil that wants to come your ideas to reality with the best design business solutions. Let's have some coffee and talk about how you will impact the world today!...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
GNV Web Design helps ambitious companies turn their websites into reliable, high-performing engines for growth. We combine technical expertise, data-driven strategy, and clear communication to deliver measurable results you can see...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- SEO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Gainesville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Suzaku Productions is a creative agency, based in Bangkok, Thailande. We are french, we do very good job and we don't complain all the time."Your B2B website partner. Strategic design and development, global reach."...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- bangkok, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Kubecodes builds high-performing websites, apps, and digital solutions that help businesses grow, automate, and scale with confidence...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- North Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
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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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