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Custom software development company specialized in web, desktop and mobile development, UI/UX design, CRM integrations...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We love creating projects that people enjoy and helping solve user and customer problems. Our value lies in a professional team with a creative approach and design thinking...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We specialise in crafting compelling visuals and powerful brand identities tailored for mid-sized to large companies. Our creative approach blends strategic thinking with striking design to help businesses stand out, connect with their audiences, and elevate their presence across all media...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Transforming business through bespoke software, Jahnel Group excels at creating impactful applications, especially in sectors like finance, healthcare, and media. Our skilled developers specialize in digital product design and development, from UX/UI to web and mobile applications, backed by expertise in...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Cloud Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Schenectady, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Psychoactive is a global digital design studio based in Wellington, New Zealand, working between disciplines as "Digital Amphibians". We design and build high-performance, immersive, animated websites for ambitious brands that want to push the web further. As an AI-era studio we pair custom AI-assisted builds...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
CrustLab is a versatile software development company that excels at solving complex problems. While they have a particular focus on the betting industry, they also provide solutions for fintech, healthcare, IoT, and startups...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
AwsQuality is a technology consulting company helping businesses design, build, and scale reliable digital solutions. We work across Salesforce, AI, Cloud, DevOps, Mobile, and Web delivering measurable outcomes through engineering quality, transparency, and long-term partnership...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Ruston, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
BraneBox builds fast, modern websites that make strong first impressions and turn visitors into paying clients. We combine clean design, cutting-edge technology, and SEO-ready structure to deliver websites that work as hard as your business does...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Venturis, an acclaimed tech company, excels in the digital realm, offering diverse services aimed at delivering genuine business value. Our expertise spans digital marketing, Google Ads, SEO, behavioral analysis, social media, website development, project and program management, influencer marketing, and...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hokksund, Norway
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a boutique graphic design studio founded in Warsaw in 2011, where our design ethos revolves around the fundamental principles of "less is more" and "form follows function." Our meticulous approach to design caters to both large and small clients, addressing their needs for both digital and print...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Hey! My name is Ashley Porciuncula, I'm an award-winning creator, entrepreneur, gamer, storyteller, and serial doer...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Optimus Vox is a Belgrade-based digital agency delivering SEO, web, and e-commerce solutions that scale. With 20+ years of experience, we turn complex digital goals into measurable growth for brands across markets...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're your web agency from Koblenz, supporting companies and brands with strategy, web design, development, and SEO. Our focus: websites that are clearly structured, load quickly, and deliver impact. With a blend of design, technology, and performance optimization, we deliver digital solutions that create...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Koblenz, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SaaS International is a top-rated digital marketing, web design, and SEO company in Dubai, UAE. We create modern, responsive websites and deliver data-driven marketing strategies that increase visibility, engagement, and conversions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Merqio is a creative studio that helps brands stand out and grow. We craft branding and graphic design, build fast, SEO-ready websites, design intuitive UI/UX, run performance-driven digital marketing, and produce video & motion graphics that tell your story. Strategy first, design that converts, measurable...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Satkhira, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
A-WD is a web development studio based in Thessaloniki, Greece, serving small businesses across the UK and Europe since 2017. We build custom WordPress websites, WooCommerce e-shops, and bespoke plugins always from scratch, never from templates. Every project is handled directly by an experienced developer...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Kalamaria Municipality, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
We’re a creative collective with deep roots in digital branding and inbound marketing. We’re here to help your business find a fresh way forward with a strategic, results-driven approach that will make you — and your customers — true believers...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Salt River Technologies LLC specializes in development, maintenance, and website security for WordPress. We empower businesses, bloggers, and e-commerce platforms with fast, secure, and customized WordPress solutions. Our offerings ensure your site stands out, stays secure, and runs smoothly...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Gilbert, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Vistas AD Media Communications Pvt. Ltd., based in Bangalore, has been delivering creative and technology-driven solutions since 1997. We specialise in advertising, web design and development, e-commerce, digital marketing, SEO, and marketing collateral design for clients worldwide...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are firm believers that getting to know your company through and out is the first and most critical stage in the software development process. For this reason, our technical abilities will place a heavy emphasis on the influence that the software will have on your company as well as the aims that your...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ManekTech has been recognised by Microsoft for offering best-in-class solutions to customers, recently announcing its achievement of Microsoft Certified Partner Gold status as a Application Development. ManekTech is a full services Mobile Apps and Software Development company, a company of humble beginnings...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Texas City, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Helping startups build digital products faster & better. We design and develop quality mobile and web applications for early stage startups faster and cut their time to market...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Walnut, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Sydney-based digital growth partner. We build high-converting e-commerce stores and implement smart AI automation to help ambitious brands scale faster and operate more efficiently. From lightning-fast Shopify Plus websites to automated business workflows and high-performing design, we handle the complex tech...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Oran Park, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a creative digital agency focused on offering solutions that improve business performance and profitability...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Lilongwe, Malawi
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Having years of experience in providing Software Development services globally, we have a team including designers, developers, strategists, quality analysts, and marketers. we promise you can be assured of getting a tactically designed and meticulously crafted solution; allowing you to maximize your return...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A Global Brand Consulting & Transformation Company | Top Branding Agency 2025 Recognition | A 2024 Global Recognition Award Winner | Made for the Uncommon...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Generis is a team of 19 specialists from various fields: design, marketing, copywriting, project management, and PR. We are different. Our knowledge is diverse. We have worked in creative bureaus, cryptocurrency projects, as well as traditional and virtual businesses...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Advertising
- Web Development
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- Location
- Porto Salvo, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
NAPA Global is a premier provider of software development and IT services, established in Da Nang city (Vietnam). Sharing the same passion for technologies, we are devoted to building quality products and solutions trusted by our partners and clients worldwide...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Da Nang, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Based in NYC, InklyDesign crafts visually striking, sales-driven designs. From branding to viral content and websites, we deliver impact without breaking your budget...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
KAMORA is a small software studio founded in 2019 and based in Da Nang, Vietnam. We are NOT an AI agency, but a real company with real people doing real work. Over the years, we have built solid and in some areas, unique experience developing apps across a range of industries, including booking, travel, event...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Da Nang, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
iB Arts Pvt. Ltd., an ISO 9001:2015 certified IT services provider, has been powering global businesses to success for more than seven years! Our specialized spectrum of offerings from web design & development and mobile app development to digital marketing and branding solutions caters to all types of...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Software studio in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. We design and build native iOS and Android apps, web platforms and the back-end services that run them, then take them through store review and launch. The engineers who scope your project are the ones who write the code. Recent work includes Little Wins, a...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 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...
Top Services:
- 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
Cherry Hill Web Design specializes in creating websites that generate leads, providing a powerful online presence for your business. We take care of all aspects of website management, allowing you to focus on running your business while we ensure your digital platform performs at its best...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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
We're an AI creative agency in Los Angeles producing AI video, social content, websites and marketing automation for brands. Creative direction first...
Top Services:
- 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
We're Absolute Digital Media, a multi-award-winning independent digital marketing agency specialising in growth for regulated and competitive sectors. We partner with brands worldwide that need expert support in industries where compliance, trust and performance all play a critical role...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- eCommerce
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Wireframes Digital is the leading SEO agency in Mumbai. We will build the brand and scale it exponentially with you. Joining forces with top SEO services in Mumbai can help your business continue to grow and earn more revenue. We have a team of SEO professionals to assist you in expanding your Reach...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects 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
Hey there! My name is Shalinka Kudahetty. I'm a professional UX/UI Designer and writer currently based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I'm a UX/UI designer with seven years of experience crafting websites, e-commerce platforms, and mobile applications. I focus on designing in Figma and developing in Webflow, blending creativity with a results-driven, hands-on approach to every project...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Radom, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Matt Karbowski is a product designer with extensive cross-functional experience across fintech, SaaS, and gaming. He creates scalable, user-focused solutions for intricate payment systems, merchant platforms, and advanced analytical dashboards...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Białystok, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Luca Volino is a Senior UX/UI Designer with over a decade of experience creating digital experiences and tackling complex challenges. He specializes in web applications, SaaS platforms, and mobile experiences...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Welcome to the dominion of Cerdonis Technologies LLC, the towering giant in game app development and React Native development. From the US, we've etched legendary tales in digital solutions since 2015. With us, your grandest visions take flight in the digital realm...
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- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
At Celestial Infosoft, we have a strong commitment to offering quality-oriented, exclusive products and services that suit our customerss needs. Our focus is on your satisfaction, and we do all we can to ensure it at every level. Through our aggregated experience in many industries, we can guarantee...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Behind every great victory of an elite driver, there is an innovative team. They don't win by themselves, they achieve victory thanks to a perfect synchronization between the vehicle, technical team, technology, innovation, and driver. At Interfaz, we do the same with synergic innovation: we join forces to...
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- Software Development
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Cloud Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Fluid is an award-winning independent full service creative agency that has, for 30 years, provided the worlds most famous entertainment brands with beautiful and strategic campaigns...
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- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Motto® is a strategic branding and digital agency that helps global brands and daring startups scale, disrupt, and lead. From strategy to identity, we build bold, standout brands that win hearts and markets...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $400/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Creative agency since 2011, specializing in branding, web design, UI/UX & digital solutions for gaming, gambling & betting. We deliver high-performance, tailored design and marketing strategies for global brands, blending creativity, technology & innovation...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Crotone, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
404 Friends is a software development studio from Georgia that designs, builds and ships websites, mobile apps, games and AI products end-to-end. We work in small, senior teams on fixed-price projects, taking products from first prototype to App Store release, hosting and ongoing support. Startups and growing...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects 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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