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Studio Aurora is a premium design and development agency built for founders who refuse to settle for average. We believe your digital presence should be an aggressive growth lever, not a static business card. By operating at the intersection of high end aesthetics and technical performance, we transform bold...
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- Manila, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
En FINMI, tu agencia de marketing digital y desarrollo web, diseñamos y ejecutamos soluciones integrales enfocadas en el crecimiento de tu marca. Integramos estrategias avanzadas de posicionamiento SEO, publicidad en Google Ads, gestión de redes sociales y desarrollo de sitios web con alto impacto visual...
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- San Miguel, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MP Launch helps tradies and small businesses get found online. We're based in Adelaide and work with businesses across Australia. Our Launch Package builds your website for a fixed price. We also run local SEO and AI search visibility, Google Ads, Facebook and Instagram ads, and social media...
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- Web Design
- AEO
- SEO
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- Adelaide, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
Futur Web Media Ltd is a UK Shopify agency that helps ambitious ecommerce brands design, build, migrate, and optimise high-performing Shopify stores. The company provides Shopify web design and development, custom integrations, migrations, conversion rate optimisation, SEO, ongoing growth support, and Shopify...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce
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- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DHMO is a modern digital agency helping brands grow through smart strategy, thoughtful design, and cutting-edge technology. We craft digital experiences that connect with people and deliver real value. From branding and websites to advanced development, we turn ideas into impactful solutions. Our team blends...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hradištko, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded in 2017 in Gaziantep, Turkey, Cool Media is a full-service 360° digital agency built on one belief: great brands are not born they are built. We partner with brands across Turkey, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond helping them define who they are and how they show up in the world. We craft...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Gaziantep, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Wedge Studio is an independent brand and design studio with offices in Montreal and Los Angeles that creates distinctive brand worlds for consumer products, lifestyle brands, and cultural organizations. Combining strategic thinking, storytelling, and visual design, Wedge helps companies build memorable...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We provide SEO, Reputation Management, and Website Design For Small Businesses...
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- Reputation Management
- SEO
- AEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ConvexSol is a distinguished software development company that transforms innovative concepts into exceptional products. We deliver highly effective solutions across various cutting-edge technologies...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Search Focus present a unique service to our clientele which works. We have confirmed results with dedicated customers and we have achieved national accolades for both our web development and Search Engine Optimisation services...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Wigan, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Colorado Web Impressions is a local, well-experienced, and Christ centered, Colorado Digital Marketing agency. By being a “One Stop” agency, we replace the need for you to work with multiple companies. This saves you money, time & stress. With us, there is one hand to shake and work gets done! Our desire...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Unbox Product Design is an international award-winning, full-stack product development firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in industrial design, product engineering, branding, prototyping, and manufacturing...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing Charlotte is a full service digital marketing agency that provides web design, PPC, SEO, & consulting services to small to mid-sized businesses. We primarily work with businesses right here in Charlotte but are open to taking on clients nationwide. We have but two priorities when it comes to...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elevated Business Solutions is a marketing and consulting agency focused on helping businesses grow with clarity and purpose. We specialize in customized strategy, digital solutions, and hands-on consulting that empowers brands to overcome challenges and unlock new opportunities...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kake Multimedia provides development and consulting services to businesses and organizations of all sizes ranging from start ups to exit planners. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you succeed...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Plainfield, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fuze7 Marketing is a team of digital marketing channel experts, strategic thinkers, and data-driven marketers focused on delivering measurable results through deliberate, well-executed campaigns...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SEO for Home Service helps HVAC, plumbing, roofing, electrical, landscaping, and other home service companies rank higher on Google, get more calls, and book more jobs with proven SEO and Google Business Profile strategies...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Parrish, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ravehearts is a results-driven growth agency combining strategic marketing, high-performance software development, and discreet white-label execution. Our work is simple in purpose: build campaigns that sell, tools that last, and partnerships that scale...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Pristina, Kosovo
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Blink is a Hull-based digital agency founded in 2008. Our four-person team helps businesses with website design, development and digital marketing from our office at Hesslewood Country Office Park...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
My name is Klaudia Grochowska-Pawłowicz. On the Internet you will meet me under the pseudonym Euflonica...
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- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
We create systems and websites that help your business grow. From e-commerce to custom platforms, we help businesses like yours sell more...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Target River Marketing is an award-winning, full-service marketing agency with multiple locations including Salt Lake City, Utah. Our agency provides a variety of services that include offline strategies such as television, radio, billboard, and direct mail and online marketing such as paid social media, paid...
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- Digital Strategy
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- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We offer website design, digital marketing and SEO services to small businesses all over the UK...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fire Source Media was started in 2012 with the goal of bringing industry-leading web design & digital marketing solutions to our clients...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- Waco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cloud9 is a digital agency that brings together strategic thinking, creative design, and technical excellence to deliver transformative digital experiences. With over two decades of industry experience, the agency has established itself as a reliable partner for brands seeking impactful digital solutions...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Espoo, Finland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
J.D. Netto Creative, a boutique agency with over ten years of expertise, specializes in comprehensive branding strategies and development. Our skilled team excels in crafting visually captivating graphic designs, user-friendly web designs, and engaging copywriting that connects with audiences...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketing LTB is a team of passionate marketing experts dedicated to helping businesses grow their revenue through data-driven strategies. With years of experience in the industry, we specialize in performance marketing, SEO, content marketing, conversion optimization, and other services to deliver measurable...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Leading web design & SEO agency for the Spokane area. We offer custom websites & expert local SEO to rank your business higher & attract more customers...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Spokane Valley, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tree Service Marketing Agency helps tree care businesses grow by offering specialized SEO and Web Design services. We create custom, mobile-optimized websites that convert visitors into customers, and we enhance local visibility to drive qualified leads and revenue growth...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Location
- Katy, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Comart Studios is a design agency based in Karachi with more than 50 years of experience in branding, packaging, and print design. We work with global and regional brands to create designs that are clear, consistent, and production-ready. Our team has strong expertise in FMCG packaging and printing, handling...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We help home service businesses grow with expert review and reputation management, web design, content writing, SEO, Google Ads, and social media marketing to drive leads and boost online visibility...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Brandconn Digital, based in India, excels in web design, development, and tailored digital marketing. With a 75+ member team, we've successfully designed and developed 2000+ responsive websites, achieved 10,000+ first-page Google rankings, and managed Google Ads budgets exceeding $1 million...
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- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Smart Marketing Works is a specialized marketing agency dedicated to assisting businesses within the building products industry fulfill their marketing requirements. With a focus on tailored strategies and industry expertise, we provide comprehensive solutions to elevate brands and drive growth in this...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Stone, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Tradesmen Agency is dedicated to getting more leads for home service companies. Were the Leading PPC Experts Dedicated to Your Business Growth. Maximize ROI with Highly Effective Campaigns, Quality Leads, and Laser-Targeted Advertising Strategies...
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- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Enovista Digital Ltd. empowers brands with data-driven digital marketing, tailored web development, and dynamic design services. Our solutions optimize online presence, driving measurable growth and engagement to achieve your unique business goals...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Meriden, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $19/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We have been creating and executing next-level digital marketing results for small and medium-sized businesses since 2001! With over 40 different services, TechWyse will deliver high-quality assets that produce revenue-generating leads...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- CRO
- UI/UX Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Heart of Texas SEO is a Central Texasbased digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, local search optimization, AI/GEO visibility, and content-driven growth for service-based and blue-collar businesses. We help contractors, home service companies, and professional firms improve visibility across Google...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Mount Calm, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The world's leading companies have entire departments focused on Graphic Design and Website Design for their brand. We believe yours should as well...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Issaquah, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Inner Spark Creative is a results-driven digital marketing agency offering SEO, Google Ads, web design, branding, and LLMO (Large Language Model Optimization). We serve law firms, home services, healthcare, multi-location brands, B2B, and more with creative, transparent, growth-focused strategies...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Auburn, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Doublespark Internet Marketing, based in Cambridge, is a leading UK SEO agency offering tailored digital marketing solutions to businesses of all sizes, from startups to large multinationals. Their services include SEO, PPC management, Google Analytics, brand strategy, conversion rate optimization, online...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Lawn & Land Marketing is THE digital marketing for the the green industry. We specialize in generating leads for lawn care, landscaping, hardscaping, and other green industry businesses by getting your digital marketing right. Become the best known green industry service provider in your area!...
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- Digital Marketing
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- PPC
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We develop a wholistic marketing strategies that help to systematize your business as it grows. You get support that makes your website and marketing feel simplenot overwhelming. Your vision guides every step of the process...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Nampa, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vetsweb offers clients a clever fusion of knowledgeable graphic designers and specialists in digital marketing...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Katy, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Aidan James is a creative agency that brings brands and people together with a multidisciplinary approach, combining strategy and creativity to build brand experiences...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
From creating and optimizing your website to stepping in as your Marketing partner, Fellswood Creative helps you grow your business and achieve your goals...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Melrose, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strategiczni.pl is not just a marketing agency. It's strategic ally in Wroclaw, Poland, designed to propel your business goals. We specialize in IT, e-commerce, healthcare and legal sectors, delivering tailored, industry-specific marketing strategies. Our services range from SEO and targeted advertising to...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are full service digital marketing and web development agency. We specialize in creating effective strategies to engage your online audience and drive success...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We deliver all-inclusive digital marketing services for restoration, abatement, and home service companies in the US and Canada. You run the business, we'll handle the marketing strategy and execution...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Southington, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to CDT, the place to go for all your web design and digital marketing solutions. At Canadian Development Technology, we specialize in crafting websites not look visually appealing only but also function smoothly and are user friendly with mobile responsive layout!...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- London Ontario, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Fast Hippo Media is a full service digital marketing agency in Dallas, Frisco, Colorado Springs, and Plano providing web design along with SEO, SEM, Social Media Marketing and more. Success online is dependent on so much more than just web design...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Farmers Branch, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
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What should I ask before hiring a web design company?
Ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.
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